Taradale.

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

Tar ad ale.

Vicar : Eev. . Canon A.. P. Clarke.

Mr John Harrison, a -very old identity, died at his residence a few weeks ago. Our sympathy goes? out. to his

widow and "daughter, who survive him. The Mothers' Union is supplying a long felt need m the parish. Twelve members were admitted by the Vicar at the last service. Dean Mayne gave a most helpful address to the mothers afterwards. The annual meeting of parishioners was held on Wednesday evening, 17th May. The night was dark and threatening, notwithstanding which there was an excellent attendance of Ataishion.ers, whose manifest interest proceedings augurs well for the Kfture welfare of the parish. It was found that "the slump" had affected the finances, the balance-sheet showing a debit of £33. Some £15 of this amount, however, has -come m since 31st March. The various elections resulted as follows: — Synodsman, Mr Oliver McCutcheon (re-elected) ; minister's warden, Mr F. W. Wiseman; people's warden, Mr A. E. Turner Williams (re-elected) ; vestry, Messrs 0. McCutcheon, G. Harpham, J. H. Langley, S. Harris, H. Harris, R. Saunders, Hay-Chapman, C. Brown, A. B. Davis, and E. P. Clarke; auditor, Mr H. Bull. . Votes afterwards were passed to lay-readers Messrs R. Marsack, A. E. Turner-Williams, A. H. Burr, 0. Hallett, H. J. Hull, F. Smith, H. J. Savory. Mr A. E. Turner- Williams gave a most interesting account of the General Synod held m Auckland. Votes of thanks were passed to the auditor, Sunday school teachers, organists, choir, and the ladies. The Vicar thanked all faithful workers. A recitation, several musical items, and refreshments assisted towards a pleasant evening. Would subscribers kindly note that subscriptions to ''Church Gazette" for 1922 are still m several oases overdue?