Parochial Notes.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XIV, Issue 1, 2 July 1923, Page 279

Parochial Notes.

Ormondville. (Vicar: Rev. F..W. •Whibley). : : "' :

'.' On Trinity Sunday two .stained glass windows were unveiled t in, ;|he Church of the Blessed Saviour, ; Makotuku. The) scroll oh each' contained the words, "A; thariksoffering. : for those who. served and returned/ to us m safety,' 7 "A thanksgiving for Peace. ' ' There are three, windows m the chancel, the centre one had. been filled m with, a beautiful window four years ago and unveiled by the Bishop "To. the Glory of God, and m memory of six Makotuku soldiers who fell during the Great War." 1 Also 'on Trinity Sunday gifts "of two brass candlesticks and vases were dedicated, these were given by a parishioner m memory of a sister. . ' / . The annual meeting was held „;on Tuesday, May 29th. .. Our Ticar be-' ing too unwell to attend; the ;p.e^P^' a warden, Mr -R. J. Whiblcy£%bk the chalr^. The balance-sheet read very favorably, for there was a deficiency last year, and this year ended with a credit balance. It also showed that £85 12s 4d had been- paid to thq'Biocesan Treasurer for missionary ; work and St. Mary's Home., This. increase m general and special: offertories is an index that many of bm k people are giving back to God as. He has blessed them. . I. Mrs Allen and her family who h>ve resi^pd here for 30 years have, >we regret to say, left the district^ they had been most active m chur^kr^work, and also m everything for tKe^gbod of Ormondville. The Vicar's report spoke : of, his gratitude to the three lay readers for their help, Messrs T. Fothergill, Bi H. Jones and C. W. Pearce, and to, all others who had helped to make r :the - church 's, yea j : pass •so pleasantly

Thank's were given to the vestry of John*, Napier, for the gift of two very fine windows to replace those blown m during a gale at Ormdndville, The Arehdeaeon of Hawke's Bay hftd been invited, and said that he was glad to be able to attend parish ■ m'eetingp, it gave hini a great op^por-r stuijity of meeting the ' parishioners, and also to gain a first hand knowledge of the working of '. the parish. 'lie expressed himself' as pleased with the work of the OrmondVille district -and was thanked for his attendance and encouraging 1 words- and the hope '-expressed that he would come to the meeting next year. - -■;■• It; was "resolved on the motion of Mr "W. J. Williams seconded' by Mr A. Bayliss "That this meeting of the parishioners has heard with great-.re-gret of the illness of the Vicar which ' prevented his -attendance at the annual'meeting and desires'to express to him 'their earnest hope for a speedy reebyery, and to assure him of their continued loyalty and support." There was a good attendance, .the ladies had thoughtfully provided afternoon tea thus giving an opportunity for a nice social chat after the business of the day. ' HaTdock North. (Vicar : Rev. Canon K. E. Maclean, 8.A.) In the beginning of this month we had the pleasure of welcoming bur Vicar, m first grade form, on his return after an absence, of five months. The parish is most thankful for his complete restoration to health, and. is ready to do all it can to help him .m the important work that the" world demands from the Church, m these times, big with possobilities. Canon Maelean came straight from th© Congress which had: been quite an • inspiration, and, like other priests throughout New Zealand, is prepar-. , ing for the coming- of the Hickson mission. What he heard at - the Congress has given him a certainty of its tremendous spiritual power, which must, be used to the utmost -to help ■not -billy the sick m body, but also the .gick m soul. ■ The parish, through the vestry, gives its heartful thanks to' those who kept "things going' through the difficult pei'iod of the vicar 's absence 'r— especially to the Rev. J. B. Brocklehurst. and Archdeacon. Simkin. The latter, was most devoted m .his labors, ■ and Lent came out twice a •week,, and gave most helpful addresses during the Three Hours on Good Friday. Even- during the busiest time of his work m Napier ■ when he was making out the Dio.eesan financial accounts of the year he never the needs of Havelock, and won his way to pur hearts fey Ms unvarying kindness, and .his~c(ejv. Bd»gs oj S<smay always

be sure of a warm welcome here, whether m home or Church. Cljfte. ; (Vicar: Rev, T. Fisher). ■•The- annual meeting has been held at j last ! on June 18th; it was a happy affair entirely, and a good attendance from both Clivc and the Grange. The same omfcers continue, with the .exception that Mr Gedrgei Frederic Roach is Synod "representative. srs Claud V. Prewett, Robert V. Cushing and John V. Gushing and. Mrs Mills have been added" to the vestry. ' Some important ' business was : put -through and some excellent music- followed, with aji_ elegant ar-. ray .of refreshments. The Venerable Archdeacon Simkih was" present, and aided much m helping to the success of the evening. : The : Rev. F. A. Bennett was cordially : welc6me.d ."after his long illness, and hfe strenuous work at the Wellington Missionary Exhibition; his friends at "dive will hope to hear from him some, details of this last,- before long. Deaconess Esther came oh ' June 14th, and started the Mothers' Union and the Girls' Friendly Society for the season. , Appreciative thanks are accorded to Revs. F. A. Bennett, R, T. Hall, 0. Gibson, and Messrs A. J. McLean and A W. Hamilton for their ready help, while the Vicar was taking services at Clive Grange. Otane. (Vicar: Rev. G. W. David- • son) . . The Vicar, was .fortunate m being able to go to the Church .Congress for part of his holiday^ - and . deems himself a fortunate man to have had that luxury is returned back to work thoroughly rested and- refreshed.. The band of . lay-readers kindly took all services for which he is grateful, 'Mr A. M. Williams, Mr G. Williams, and Mr Spargo, Canon Arthur Williams also doing his part after the Congress," where he spoke ably on spiritual healing and Mr J. M. Hickson's work, and mission. It .makes one proud to hear, both- the Canon and Dr. Felkin from our. own Diocese speaking.- so . well and ably-.... ■ The Otane Sunday School, under- • Mi- Langiidge, is going m . for improved methods of teaching and . we look forward to good results—enthusiasm: m superintendent and - teachers means much. The Vicar has . a Leuten .denial and fines amount . for St. Hilda's Home from a . country, family. The Elsthorpe folk are working •brightly for a sale to be held on. July 6th when the. amount raised "will be deveted to church painting and ground improvements, and probably a fair amount over for the vestry, for the car and for vicarage needs. Miss Macaulay still works.. the. large Sunday School, of 42 children single-hand-ed j " b\it Mrs. Cheer and' her daugh fcer

E,{sie are kindly taking 1 the^qrgari for our own church services, jMissMacaiilay still acting for the Presbyterian services. ' ■/-•■, ■V 1 ;■' '>/.;■:* f^' ; St. Matthew's, Hastings, (VJcar: Rev. B, .T. Hall. | ; Assistant Curate: Rev. 0. Gitiso'n).. . : - % r- The Annual. Parish Meeting : wSs held on May 30th, some 200, people being present. The Vicar nominated Mr H. 0. Baird as his Avar den, Mr. v T. H. Gill was elected . People's Warden. The following comprise the vestry : Messrs G. Ebbett, : J. Mxirrison, ; H. Hblderness, E. J. W. Hallett r J, H. Kirkhani, W, S ; Averill, A; F; Glenny, S. A.Vyner, T. B- McNeil, and Br. Tosswill. Mr.W. ,S. Averfrl has been appointed Hon. Treasurer; - 1 The Rev!- 0 . Gibson is leaving- the parish^ after over 1 3£ • years' : service, • for Masterton. .' ' ■ ! ;; 4u The monthly meeting of the- Moth-e-rs^Uhion- Avas held on June sth, the Deaconess giving" an address 6n the work of the Church Cfbiigress. The Missionary Guild met on June •6th, there being a fair attendance: . Oh June 15^h the parish had 'the privilege and pleasure of a visit from the Bishop of Dornakal. -The bishop, unfortunately, was not well, but his short address was very much enjoyed. He; was afterwards entertained '"to supper by members of the C.E.M.S.' The C.E.M.S. met on June 13th, when the Vicar read ' ; a" paper on "Church Ceremonial" -to" 1 a/ . good sized and interested gathering. ' ■' The Deaconess and Miss Sanders are leaving us after rendering faithful service. We wish them all happiness And ,. success m their ' 'future . work. '"*,'■ ' •-: • . ■''.;■*.■' -•'''" -"