St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XIII, Issue 3, 1 September 1922, Page 402

St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Vicar: Rev. R. T. Hall. Assistant Curate: Rev. 0. Gibson. The G.F.S. held a successful cake and produce stall m July, when £16 was obtained for the Hostel Fund. The monthly lecture to the Gr.F.S. m August was given by Dr. E. Boxer, who dealt m a very able and interesting manner with the basis and progTess of modern medical research. The Mothers' Union met on August Ist. There % was a splendid attendance, and all present enjoyed an address by Mrs Crompton-Smith, of Hayelock North, on ' ' The Training of Children m Obedience." A successful social rally was held by the C.E.M.S. on August 2nd, when 30 men ' were present. ■ We hope that this will be only the first of many such gatherings, and. we ask all our men to join m the work of the Society. Fellowship' and service is our motto. In future on Thursdays there will be a celebration of the H.C. only on alternate weeks, viz., the Ist, 3rd and sth. Confirmation classes are held as follows :— Senior girls on Monday, 7.30 p.m.; women on Wednesday, 2.30

p.m.; girls 5 p.m."; lads 7 p.m.