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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume V, Issue 2, 1 August 1914, Page 23

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Vicar: Sev. G. W. Davidson. The annual meeting of parishioners was heid m the Town Hall and a very representative gathering, it was. The balance sheet was approved m general lines, the Vestry to adopt same> at their first meeting. Although the liabilities amounting to £850 or more or less seems heavy, still after all there has been raised some £1,200 m twelve mlonths, so that surely another two years should see a parish free of debt ready for other necessary forward work. Since

the closing of . the financial year, June 30th, some £200 has been received for the Vicarage Fund mostly from Tie Aute friends and their relations. The Vestry are. only too thankful for the smaller amounts as well, because all should do their share if it be only a shilling or two. The Vicar nominated, Mr W. T. Williams as his Church officer and Mr Geo. , Clark was elected as people's Church officer. The Committee consists of the following :— Messrs Clark, Billon,. Fletcher, Haycock^ Hole, Megsoii, Ludbrook, Langridge and Gk Williams. Mr Geo. Coldham Williams was elected Synodsman m place of Mr Warren who has gone to England. A. pleasant social evening was spent as a wind-up to the annual business meeting. The social rescue committee, has got to work and the Vicar hopes the parish generally will back up Miss Keith of Te Aufe- Pukehou who is omr representative on the 1 ; Central Committee. Each family m the parish ought surely to give a sum of money according to their ability for the Church has been remiss m this department of work. Mrs Davidson and the Vicar wi,l be glad to receive and acknowledge any donation.