Otane.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XVI, Issue 4, 1 October 1925, Page 4

Otane.

Well done, Elsthorpe! The sale of •work was^again -successful;, £100 is a very good sum to raise, and we hope the sheep; drive to be held later; \frill swell the aaqount;.. Our share, being

half the nett proceeds, is all being spent on the church grounds and general improvements. f , Those who have seen the work done will admit the money is being well spent. Our very best thanks are due to Mrs Cyril Williams and Mr Wilder, not only for the method of beautifying the grounds, but also for the time and attention given to.it. Again our thanks should be given to all helpers, who have made it possible, through the^ sale of work, to carry out this beautifying scheme.

A memorial window was unveiled on September 6th, at Omakere, m memory of Lieutenant Allan Douglas Williams, son of Mr A. M. Williams, of Pukenou, and Noel and Selwyn Williams, sons of Mr G. C. Williams, who were killed m the late war. It has been said we are "a dumb people"; perhaps we are. Words cannot express the esteem m which these cousins were held. When words fail, action often leads the way. The large congregation that gathered for the unveiling was a tribute to three, who won and' still hold a silent place m memory. The tablet erected by friends m memory of Lieut. A. D. Williams and the window will speak to all who worship there, of our Lord's sacrifice and the sacrifice of those m whose memory they are erected. "Still through the veil, the Victor's pitying 1 eyes Look down to bless pur Lesser Calvaries. ' ' •Sunday School. — If the fine weather continues, the contractor hopes to have the Otane Sunday School finished about the middle of October. This will fit m nicely for the Bishop's visit early m November, when we hope to have the official opening. The shop held m Otane realised just over £30. We have for sale a set of double harness and a buggy, which have been given towards the Sunday School funds.