ORMONDVILLE.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 25, Issue 8, 1 August 1935, Page 5

ORMONDVILLE.

(S. B. R. Corbin) The annual meeting of parishioners was held on the 16th inst, there being a representative gathering from each centre, where local meetings had been held previously. After opening the meeting mention was made of several members who had passed to their rest during the year. Some of these had been zealous workers, and by their departure opportunity was afforded younger members to carry on their work. As a mark of respect the meeting stood m silence, which was ended with a prayer for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. The Vicar's report, and one from the Sunday schools, together with the balance sheet, were read and adopted. A short discussion followed. Mr. L. J. Skennan was elected Vicar's Warden and Mr. E. T. Poulton People's Warden. Two vacancies on the vestry were filled by Mrs. J. H. Newling, for Ormondville, and Mr. S. Drew for Matamau. The general workings of the parish appeared to be satisfactory. Congregations were encouraging, and having been able to repair and paint our churches, and accomplish other necessary work, it was very pleasing to know that the bank overdraft was only £17. The missionary quota had been reached — the first time for several years. This was chiefly due to the contributions received through missionary boxes. Some new boxes were taken home after the meeting. The number of subscribers to the Church Gazette has increased and four more copies were ordered. There are still several items at the centres which need attention, and it is hoped the necessary requirements will Be fulfilled this year.

Mr. R. Hi Jones; ofi: Ormondville, who has served for many years as a lay reader, has left the district. We trust some gentleman will offer his services and carry on this service for God. ■■•.-. Thanks were expressed to St. John's, Dannevirke, for gifts of altar hangings, which have been renovated to suit our requirements; to Mrs. A. Barnes for a generous gift of an altar book and carpet for the sanctuary; to lay readers, Sunday school teachers and organists' for their devoted 'services'," and to all those who m their various capacities have helped forward the work of God m the district during the year. After the close of the meeting a very nice afternoon tea was dispensed by members of the ladies' committee.