St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XI, Issue 12, 1 June 1921, Page 282

St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Vicar: Rev. R. T; Hall. Assistant Curate: Rev. 0. Gibspn. The Gleaners' Union met. in '.'April. Miss King's resignation of the secretaryship was accepted with regret, her duties being taken up by Miss Fulton. The usual meeting of the Mothers' Union was held on /May 3rd, Deaconess Esther giving a short ■ address after the intercession's. On Ascension Day celebrations of the H.C. were held at .7.30 and 10.30 a.m. In the evening there was Choral Evensong and address at 7.30. The Hastings members of the C.E.MiS. attended a joint, meeting of vthe local branches m Napier on May 6tti, afrd benefited by a common inspiration and enthusiasm. The ordinaryi'monthly meeting was held on

May llth, when Cancan Maclean spoke on the "Ideals and Aims' of the C.E.M.S.", The Renewal on the Sunday after Ascension Day was an' inspiring one, 17 men renewed then, and two more have done so since. Deaconess Esther is giving several lectures on " Sunday School Work" to the teachers, and this should be of great practical help. We are glad to have the Deaconess with us, and feel sure that she will be of great service to the parish.