S. Augustine's, Napier.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume VIII, Issue 1, 1 July 1917, Page 7

S. Augustine's, Napier.

Vicar : Rev. Uric D. Rice, M.A.

.The Annual Meeting he held this month, and alt parishiqnersi'inT eluding women,, are urged to 'attend ianxi thereby show their interest in; the Welfare 'of the Church of F'which they axe a part. 'The meeting is not. just for the clergy and Church officers, but the attendance of all is a spiritual duty surely, if they realise what the ' Church is. It is not just a business meeting, imt spiritual matters may be discussed ; the Vicar will give a survey of the life of the Churph for the paßt year, with plans for the future. The meeting will be followed by a, social gathering. : Durin g th c past month the Vicar was away takings Mission at Takapau;' duriijg llis absence'the services were very kindly taken' by the Rev. J. Hobbs, to whom we are very grateful. '. •' By arrangement with St. Paul's Gymnaei&o Club a gymnasium for young men is held In the Schoolroom every Friday; evening, ancps much appreciated by some of our young mep. New members will be glaclly welcomed ; the subscription is 5/- for those over 16, and 2^6 for those under 16. About thirty members of our G-.F.S! are attending the Physical Culture classes taken by a professional Instructor, and are most energetic and enthusiastic. A good number did not take any part m the Annual ]G;E,S. Festival on June 21st. Our brarich/has' a splendid syllabus of meetings arranged for the year, and .members , are urged to show their appreciation by attending regularly, and realising their responsibility as members of this world-Ayide society for developing the highest Christian character. . . ! • Lately, several names on our -; " Honours List h ave . had to be . , transferred _tp the number who have given their lives :f or us ,m the war: the latest name is ..-, Herbert Kaye, who grew up m the parish, and is weilfknown for his steady. and estimable character!,: ."We offer our sympathy and prayers for .his family.in their sorrow. V.