Te Karaka

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XXI, Issue 1, 1 July 1929, Page 14

Te Karaka

Vicar.— The Rev. W. S. G. Cameroii. The annual general meeting of parishioners was held m the Parish Hall at Te Karaka on May 31st., when, despite a very cold night, there was a very good attendance. The report showed that there was much cause for thankfulness to Almighty God. The number of Communions' made once more exceeded all previous years, as also the offertories, both general and special, and the contributions to the Stipend Fund , and the amount raised for Missions, which "Duplex" largely assisted. Further,, the Sunday Schools had maintained their good work and in-

creasedlin number ;to six. There was also an increase, m (the number- of teachers. The building of the Parish Hall and the excellent assistance rendered to the Church "At Home" and "Abroad," by the St. John's and Waiapu Ladies' Guilds provided added cause for thankfulness. Wardens and Vestry for the ensuingyear are: — Bishop's Warden, Mr J. (). Appleton (re-appointed) j People's Warden, Mr L. H. Maclean (re-eiected) ; Vestry (Elected by ballot) : — Measrs 11. D. Dymock (secretary), C. W. Bousfield', A. Buckingham, H. Dobson (reelected), A. C Lucas, R. Newman, and F. A. Ball. Interest m the cause of Missions has been stimulated by the recent visit of the Rev. F. C. Long, Organising Secretary, N.Z. Anglican Board of Mis>sions. Addresses were given to the Ladies' Guilds at Te Karaka arid Waipada and to the school children at Puha. Public; lantern lectures were given at Te Karaka and Whatahihi. At each the attendance was good and an excellent impression made. The general concensus of opinion is that his two days' viisit wa s too short. Repeating their successful venture of last year a small committee of ladies under the efficient leadership of Mrs L. H. Maclean, held a successful and most enjoyable ball at Puha on May 24th. On May 80th a concert, organised by Mesdame B R. H. Shanks, F. Jones, and Miss E. Arnott, under the auspices *of the Ladies' Guild, Waipaoa, was given m aid of the Sunday School m the Kaitaratahi Hall, the nett proceeds exceeding- £8. The programme, which consisted of items given by the local children and Miss N. Whitbread, Gisborne, and a gramophone recital by Mr J. Chrisp, Gisborne, was thoroughly enjoyed, each item being accorded a good reception. We appreciate very much the help which the above functions have given.