Otane.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XI, Issue 12, 1 June 1921, Page 284

Otane.

Vicar: Rev. G. W. Davidson. The Lenten services were very fairly attended — the Holy Week ones disappointing 1 , although' the Vicar prepared addresses, but Good Friday services were almost good, the Lenten offerings amounting to over £6, were devoted to Jerusalem and the East Mission. - Easter was splendid throughout, with the help of the Rev. H. Blathwayt. Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 and 11 Otane and 9.30 at Pukehou, nearly 100 communicating and many others taking part m the services. Great care had been taken with the churches at Otane and Pukehou, where, despite the dearth of flowers worthy decorations were made to mark the joy of Easter. The Vicar would like to express his gratitude for the generous Easter offering's handed over to him-— generous m spite of the depressed times and financial worry. On Easter Tuesday, at the Otane Recreation Ground, a jolly picnic was held by the St. James ' Anglican Sunday School. A hearty invitation had been extended to all children and residents of the district, and children numbering 77 sat down to 1 lunch and considerably over 100 for tea. A fair sprinkling of parents and older friends was present and a thoroughly happy day was spent. Mrs Davidson, superintendent, and" her helpers managed splendidly, the Vicar assisting as usual. The prize and expenses fund ,was materially helped by Miss L. Williams and Mrs Gordon Williams, also Mr Bull, who kindly sent six dozen buns free and extra — of course many other friends and parents also helped.. The toys were provided by the late Mrs Soley and Mr y - — and proved a source of. great joy to the children, and the Vicar had difficulty, m awarding some 60 prizes amongst' over 100 children. The Vicar has a bill m for £7 17s for the " Church Gazette," and has only received 33s towards same. He

will be obliged to cut off the list those who have not paid and find the money himself up io date. : .