Waipawa.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume I, Issue 6, 1 December 1910, Page 15

Waipawa.

Vicar; Rev. H. P. Cowx, M.A. Curate : Rev. S. Collier. The Rev. F, C Long paid a farewell visit to Waipawa on October '26 before proceeding to India to undertake Missionary work m connection with the Church Missionary Society. He was entertained by the Gleaners' Union at a social, where he gave two short addresses, one on the work' he was about to engage m and the reason why he was going forth, the chief being the great need for more workers m India and the urgent call for reinforcements , and the other on "The Life and Character of Mahomet." Mr. Long is well-known here, for he was formerly one of the masters of Te Aute College and a Lay Reader m the Parish. His educational abilities and experience will make him a useful helper m the Edwardes College, Peshawar, where he will at once begin work by conducting daily Bible Classes m English and assisting m the teaching and. control of 26 University students and 300 boys, sons of Hindu and Mahommedan gentlemen. At the conclusion of the social he was solemnly commended to God m prayer and was assured that though going far away he would often be remembered by Gleaners and friends m this Parish. The final message given to him was " Faint not, fret .not, fear not," for the Lord would be with him and give him good success. The Rev. W. H. Bawdm, formerly Curate of Waipawa, revisited the Parish on his way to Synod and preached two very earnest and helpful sermons. His many friends were delighted to see and hear him once more. Church Improvement. — S. Peter's Church will soon be lighted with gas, the expense being borne by a number of Parishioners, who have contributed liberally and willingly towards this object. The Vicar desires to thank all the donors and to assure them that he greatly appreciates their care for the House of God. The Ladies 1 Guild is busy preparing for the Sale of Work to be held m the grounds of Mr. H. M. Rathbone (kindly lent for the purpose). The proceeds are to be devoted -partly to Foreign Missions and partly towards Parish expenses, so the assistance of friends m every part of the Parish is respectfully requested by the Vestry.