St. Augustine's, Napier.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XII, Issue 12, 1 June 1922, Page 381

St. Augustine's, Napier.

Vicar: Canon E. D. Rice.

There were 65 voters present at the annual meeting on May 3rd, and an enthusiastic meeting.. The Vicar's report showed that never before have there been so many communicants coming regularly; .the number of communions made during the last four years were 2538, 3419, 4194, 4729. The other congregations had also largely interested. There was a credit balance of £50, and £236 had been sent to Missions and other outside objects.

The Sunday School numbered 400 with 27 teachers, and there were nearly 70 m the Young: Men's and Young Women's Bible Classes. During the year there were 93 Baptisms, 31 Marriages and 27 . Burials. The following officers were elected :*-*•

people 's warden, Mr W. F. Lydf ord ; vestrymen, Messrs T. Faulknor, R. Marsack, T. Rouse, W. Kaye, G. Des Forges, G. Cooke, P. Macfarlane, R. Tinning, H. Newbigin, and S. Lydford; Syndsmen, Messrs H. Savory and R. Thorp; auditor, Mr H. Bull. It was decided to set out at once to raise the balance required to build the new porch, stone fence and lych gate. ; * A ju-jitsu and boxing class has been started by Mr H. Bowen for the, members of the Young Men's Bible Class.

The Sunday School concert and prize-giving was held on May 10th, and. about 180 prizes were given, including 24 for most regular attendance at church on Sunday mornings.