Waipukurau.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume III, Issue 8, 1 February 1913, Page 121

Waipukurau.

Vicar: JRev. F. W. Martin. Curate: Rev. H. Collier. We are pleased to, hear that Mrs. Martin is now able to leave the local THospital, and hope she will soon be well again. A Garden Party was given on Tuesday by Mrs. Jack Hobson at her residence, "Pukerua," Hatuana, m aid of- S. Mary's Garden Fete, and took the form of a "Book Gift" afternoon. About 50 guests assembled, and spent a most enjoyable time, and the book stall will benefit to a considerable extent. Another Garden Party was given on Wednesday afternoon, also m aid of the Garden Fete which is to take place on Wednesday next m the vicarage grounds. For months past an energetic committee have been worthing hard for the different stalls, and given a fine day, it should prove a very great success. We hope to raise a substantial sum to help the Vicarage Re-building Fund. TAKAPAU. The annual garden fete took place m the beautiful grounds of " Oruawharo," kindly lent for the occasion by Sydney Johnston, Esq., early m December. The day being fine, tempted a large number of visitors from- all parts of the district, thus making it one of the most successful gatherings yet held. The Ladies' Guilds of Takapau and Ashley-Clinton have every reason to be proud of the results of their splendid efforts, and our heartiest thanks are due to Mrs. Sydney Johnston and her band of willing helpers who so materially added to the success of the fete. A word of praise is also due to the voluntary and acceptable assistance renidered by Mr. Palesen and his orchestra. The Church Committee, as a result of the above effort, have banked £100. His Lordship the Bishop held a Confirmation m S. Mark's Church, when six candidates were presented for the " laying on of hands." Bis Lordship delivered an inspiring address which cannot but prove helpful to the candidates and those present. Previous to the Confirmation, the recently acquired font and two memorials were dedicated. The services on Christmas Bay were well attended, the number of Communicants being most encouraging, and the Church was very prettily decorated.

ASHL& Y-CLIN TON. Christmas service was conducted by the Vicar. The hail was beautifully decorated by willing helpers, and a large congregation toouc part m the service. RUAHJLNJS. Special Christmas service was conducted m the schoolroom, followed by a celebration at which a most encouraging number partook of the Blessed Sacrament, the large percentage of men being very noticeable, which is the general rule here at all services. LUNSBALE CHURCH. The above Church was very nicely decorated' for the Christmas service, which was heartily joined m by a very good congregation. The Blessed Sacrament was administered here also. We iiave just received from) Mrs. A'JDeane a handsome donation of hassocks for use m S. Mark's Church, and take the opportunity of thanking Mrs. A'Deahe, on behalf of the congregation, for her kindness m supplying a long-felt want. BAPTISM. Godfrey Hunt Carter.