Taradale.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume I, Issue 6, 1 December 1910, Page 14

Taradale.

Vicar: Reo. A. P. Clarke. The Bishop held a Confirmation Service at S. Michael's Church, Puketapu, on Sunday, 23rd October, when 2 male and 13 female candidates were presented by the Curate, Rev. G. W. Davidson. The attendance was very large, including many relations of the candidates. The Bishop's address was most helpful and impressive, and very much appreciated by old and young alike. A Japanese Fair and Sale of Work was held m the Puketapu Hall on Wednesday, 26th October, and was successful beyond expectation, about £50 being netted. . At the close of the service on Sunday evening, 6th November, the Vicar admitted Messrs. J. H. Walker, A. Burr, and Samuel Harris into the C.E. M.S. A Farewell Social was given to Rev. G. W. and Mrs. Davidson m the Puketapu Hall on Monday, 7th November. , During the evening Mr. Joseph Bicknell, on behalf of the people of Puketapu and surrounding district, presented Mr. David* son with a purse of sovereigns, and Mrs Davidson with a pair of silver-mounted vases, and m doing so expressed the great regret of the people m losing the guests of the evening. Mr. 0. McCutcheon, People's Warden, presented Mr. Davidson with a travelling rug, and Mrs. Davidson with a handbag, both on behalf of Parishioners. Mr. McCutcheon, as well as Messrs. Ballantyne, C. Codd, and McLeod spoke eulogistical! y of the Curate's work, and expressed the heartiest good wishes of all that happiness and success might accompany him and his m Tologa Bay. The Vicar spoke of the earnestness and devotion Mr. Davidson had thrown into his work, the valuable assistance he had been, and said how sorry he was to lose him. Mr. Davidson replied feelingly to all that had been said. . . . A pleasant evening was brought to a close by the singing of " Aitfd l^ang Syne."

Mr. Eccles McCutcheon, Headmaster of Pukahu School, has, with the Bishop's approval, been appointed Lay Curate of the Parish. Mr. McCutcheon is no stranger to us, having lived the greater part, of his life amongst us, during which time he has endeared himself to all who have known him. We may consider ourselves fortunate m having obtained his services. Rev. F. C. Long took both services at All Saints', Taradale, on Sunday, 23rd October, and Parishioners were pleased to hear of his future work m India. It is to be hoped the CM. A. will be well supported m their effort to Bend Mr. Long and others to the foreign field. Rev. U. P. Cowx, of Waipawa, occupied the pulpit at All Saints' on Sunday evening, 30th October, and Rev. C. Saunders, of Westport, on Sunday morning, 6th November. List of gifts for S. Michael's Church, Puketapu : — 1. Font, from Sunday School Children; 2. 2 Side Lamps, Mr. George Howse ; 3. Chancel Carpet, Mrs. Balharry ; 4. Communion Table, Mr. W. Shrimpton ; 5. Lectern and Prayer Desk, Mr. Davidson's old Club boys, Palmerston North ; 6. Back Seats, Mr. W. J. Brown ; 7. Prayer Desk, Dr. Henley ; 8. Kneeler, Taradale Parishioners ; 9. Cocoanut Matting, Mr. A. Boggs ; 10. Hymn Board, Mr. Allan Norris ; 11. Book Shelf, Mr. C. Brown.