PORANGAHAU.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XXI, Issue 14, 1 October 1931, Page 7

PORANGAHAU.

The Rev. W. S, G. Cameron. The Annual Meeting was well attended, each district being represented even to Weber over 30 miles away. The Report showed a large increase m the Acts of Communion for the year and increased offertories and subscriptions. Religious Instruction m State Schools had been extended to Mangaorapa and Wallingford and the class maintained at Porangahau. There was a debit balance of about £63, but this was not surprising seeing that Earthquake Repairs and Renovations to Vicarage, (mainly incurred February, 1930), cost over £130 and car repairs about £50. Appreciative reference was made to the Annual Fete at Wallingford excellently organised by Mrs J. D. Ormond for the Church Building Fund there and thanks were extended to all helpers and to Mr and Mrs Ormond

for the loan of their grounds which so admirably suit such an occasion. The Vestry for the ensuing year are: — Vicar's Warden, Mr J. D. Ormond; People's Warden, and Treasurer, Mr G. M. Sargisson; Mrs Paul Hunter, Mrs F. Herrick, Messrs L. G. Crosse; A. W. S. Longley; C. Nairn, H. E. Wall; R. St. Hill-Warren; R. P. Wilder (all re-elected) and P. Hunter, Synodsman, Mr A. W. S. Longley. Regret was expressed that Mr R. P. Wilder, who had represented the Parish so well and for several years as Synodsman, could not continue to act m that capacity owing to lack of time, and a motion of thanks and appreciation was accorded him for his past services. Messrs R. P. Wilder and J. D. Ormond Jnr., have been licensed as LayReaders and the Service of Admission will be held shortly. We congratulate the latter on being chosen out of several candidates to carry the Reform banner for his electorate. Keen churchmen are greatly needed, m Parliament to-day. The Ladies' Guild formed some months back are doing good work and busily preparing for the. Fete to be held m the Vicarage grounds on Saturday, December sth, which the Bishop has kindly consented to open. They invite all Parishioners and ask for their generous support. The Officers of the Guild are: — Working President: Mrs W. S. G. Cameron; Hon. Secretary, Mrs P. Canning; Hon Treasurer, Mrs H. E. Wall. Vice-Presidents: Mrs Paul Hunter, Mrs G. M. Sargisson and Mrs E. White. Committee: — Mesdames Percy Hunter, J. W. Cook Sni'., S. Board, Mrs. Somerille, and Miss Sargisson. An outstanding success was the dance organised by Mrs F. D. Herrick, "Tautane," held at Herbertville recently, the Wainui Hall being crowded and about £51 being netted. Much hard work was undertaken mainly by the ladies of the district, m decorating and getting the hall ready. To all who worked so hard and gave so generously by way of donations, refreshments, hire of hall and hire of orchestra from Danevirke we extend sincere appreciation and thanks. The report of the Fancy Dress Dance at Wallingford held on the 10th inst., has unfortunately to be held over until the next issue of the Gazette.