St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XII, Issue 6, 1 December 1921, Page 332

St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Vicar: Rev. R. T. HalL Assistant Curate : Rev. 0. Gibson. .->■■" •.''.'•'■•-'' ' ; ' > The Gleaners' Union met as usual m October, when the Study Circle was continued. October 31st being the Eve of All Saints, there was special Evensong and address. Miss Fowler paid a visit to . the G.F.S. on November 3rd, and gave an interesting talk on the aims and ob- . jects of the Society. , , The monthly ■ meeting of theC.E.M.S. was held on November 9th, when Bro. E. H. Williams read a valuable paper on -" Church and State." Friday, the 11th, bemg Armistice Day, the memorial^tablet to members of the congregation ..who - fell m. the. late war, was unveiled by the Vicar. Efforts have now been commenced to establish the new Sunday School m the Parkvale district, and it has.been decided to raise funds by means of a shop early m January. The Confirmation will be held on December 14th. The day following has been fixed for the Sunday School ' prize distribution. ' ■• i A monthly evening service is now being . held \&i Paki Paki. j The last •' :•■■ '"" "'.'■.• : '"' .■'•■''• / '.' ■' '

service m November was oolite a splendid one, the Church being well filled, and we hope that such a response will, continue.