S. Andrew's, Port Napier.
Vicar: Rev. 0. Dean. * A very interesting and largely attended service was held m our Pariah Church on Sunday evening, February 4th (Septuagesima), when three new members were admitted into our flourishing Branch of the Men's Society by his Lordbhip the Bishop of the Diocese. They certainly looked "stalwarts " m a physical sense and, from their record, they are evidently "stalwarts" m a greater way. The Bishop gave a very thoughtful and useful sermon, which was listened to with close attention. Our annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held on February 18 th (Quinquagesima Sunday) and were very largely attended, the Church at night being crowded. The Vicar (Rev. Oliver Dean) preached at both services : In the morning on " The Feeding of the Five Thousand," m the evening on " God's Promise to Noah." The Church was very beautifully decorated with numerous gifts of fruit and produce, for which we desire to thank many kind friends. The offertory was m aid of the Church Pension Fund, and was liberally responded to at both services. The fact was mentioned m the Notices that Parishes poor and small have to contribute as much to this fund as Parishes which are large and wealthy. The severity of this rule seemed to touch the sympathies of the congregation and shew itself m the offertories. A Harvest Sale and Gift Competition was held m our S. Andrew's Parish Hall on Tuesday, 20th, m aid of the Parish Funds. The affair was very successful m every way — m attendance, financial results, liberality of gifts, and last, but not least, the heartiness and willingness with which everyone "gave a hand. The stalls were weighed down with a most varied assortment of things "good to eat," from the homely carrot and tender chicken, the rosy apple and the luscious pear, to the "sweet" of every kind displayed on a beautifully decorated lolly stall ; and, as was most appropriate m a seafaring Parish, the denizens of the deep were represented by delicious soles and flounders, fresh from their native element, and smoked fish of various kinds. The thirst of the assembly was amply provided for by afternoon tea galore and a most attractive "bar furnished with all sorts of temperance drinks. Brisk business was done throughout the
day, there being a large attendance both morning and evening. Great interest was excited by various competitions for which some valuable prizes were given, especially those donated by Messrs Edgely and F. Smith. In the whole organisation and success of the proceedings the benevolent and energetic hand of the O.E.M.S. was plainly visible, ably assisted by the more delicate but very useful fingers of the Mothers' Union and Girls' Friendly Society. " Many hands make light work."
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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume II, Issue 9, 1 March 1912, Page 141
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