St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XII, Issue 12, 1 June 1922, Page 380

St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Vicar: Rev. R. T. Hall. Assistant Curjate : Rev. 0. Gibson. The opening- service of the G.F.S. was held on April 20th, wheii a very fine address was given by the Rev. J. B. Brocklehurst. In the absence of Mr Gibson, the Rev. F. Bennett kindly assisted on May 7th, taking- the evening* service. The annual meeting was held on May 10th. There was a good attendance of parishioners, about 200 being present. Mr E. H. Williams was re-elected Vicar's* warden, and Mr G. Ebbett people's warden. The following were elected vestrymen: — Messrs McNeil, Holderness, Hamilton, Vyner, Morrison, Kirkham, Fowler, Hallett, Glenny, and Dr. Tosswill. The statement of accounts shows a small credit balance on the year's working. The usual monthly meeting of the Gleaners" Union took place m April, Miss Kenway reading a very interesting- par>er. . |E Social afternoon was organised by the Mothers' Union on May 2nd. Musical items -were rendered, and altogether a most successful and enjoyable time was., spent. .. . •• r Before leaving Hastings for Australia Mrs Anderson, - who, until recently w,as treasurer of the G.F.S., was made the recipient of a parjting gift by members of the Society, litrs Anderson and family carry with them the best wishes of the congregation. . The Sunday School children g-ave a. very successful concert on May 16th, the hall being packed to overflowing. '...■/'