S. Augustine's, Napier.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume V, Issue 5, 1 November 1914, Page 58

S. Augustine's, Napier.

Vkar: Rev. Canon Tuke. The Mothers' Union had an interesting meeting last month, when the Rev. t. Fisher, Vicar of Ormondville, most kindly came at short notice and gave an address dealing fully on some interesting points m Church life and doctrine. At the after-meet-ing Mrs Gardiner read a Paper m the Schoolroom, and, an instructive and helpful time was spent. Deaconess Esther Brand vyill pay her first visit to our branch this week, when we hope we shall be able to record, a good attendance. The Dorcas meeting is held each Friday afternoon from two o'clock till five. Already sufficient clothing has been prepared for the Belgian fund to fill one large case. Any friends who will come and help at these meetings wilL be welcomed. Afternoon tea is made* and the working party, under Miss Faulknor, is a busy, happy - and capable one. The choir is rightly commended for; its valued and efficient service, bu^ \t

needs more male and female members who will attend regularly both morn,ing and evening, There are several with good voices m the congregation who are invited to j oin and make 0 early application to Mr H. L. Harston, Choirmaster and Organist. Each Thursday evening Intercessions are offered for all engaged m the great European war. So. far our people have not responded to this call of God to the Christian world to gird His heavenly armour on against the tyranny of arrogant militarism with the base intrigue, cruelty and dishonour it carries m its train. If ever the Empire needed faithful men and women of prayer and supplication it is to-day. If we realised the magnitude of the interests involved and what the issues of this war mean to our nation, we should be coming to our week-day Celebration and Thursday Intercessions. The G.F.S. is looking forward to a visit from Deaconess Esther Brand this evening. Many parishioners might join m taking the monthly Church Magazine which includes " The Dawn of Day " for the small sum of threepence per month. It affords plenty of good reading and keeps one abreast of the work going on m the Church. Confirmation Classes are held weekly m preparation for Sunday, November 22nd, when our Bishop will hold his first Confirmation m the •Church. The Vicar asks for much prayer for those offering themselves. Influenza has been very rife and has visited the town m a severe form. Many parishioners have been seriously ill with it. BAPTISMS. " Suffer little Children to come unto Me, and forbid them not." Sylvia Nancy Parnell. Rosina Jean Phillip. James Hammond Byford. David William Rench. MARRIAGE. " Heirs together of the Grace of Life" George Henry Pullen to Alice Wright. BURIALS. "Blessed are the dead which die m the Lord.'" Pauline Mary Tankard, 32 years. William Springfield, 62 years. Florence Minnie Joyce Whittingham <6£ years. Olive May Sehofield, 24 years.