TO LAG A BAY.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 25, Issue 8, 1 August 1935, Page 6

TO LAG A BAY.

The annual meeting of parishioners was held m the Parish Hall on Friday, July 19th, when over sixty .pjeople were present. It was the best attended meeting since the opening of the church. The Vicar's report, which only covered from February 10th, the date of his institution, was one of progress and thankfulness to Almighty God for blessings bestowed. The statistics showed a big increase m Church attendance, particularly at the Holy Communion and at the country services. Work was extended m the form of a weekly Sunday school and church service monthly at Wharekaka and a monthly church service at Anaura. The report concluded with thanks to the churchwardens and vestry, all of whom had signified their intention to present themselves for re-election, and to all who had worked so hard to help the Vicar since his coming among them. The churchwarden's report and balance sheet was very satisfactory, the

balance sheet showing a marked improvemenf m the .. financial position since the beginning of the year 1935. The report thanked the various people for gifts to the church and work so well done. Since the coming of the Rev. F. L. Parsons to the parish as Vicar new cocoanut matting was given for the church aisle, new choir surplices were made, the altar hangings were cleaned and renovated, end new hymn-books for the use , of visitors have been provided. The report went on to say that, although expenses had been high, yet the bank overdraft was reduced, and the future looked much brighter, but all help was needed to further improve the financial position, and to do this the systematic method of giving per the duplex system was strongly advised. 'The election of officers for the year resulted m the following gentlemen being elected. The Vicar announced that Mr. H. L. Tempest had accepted appointment as his warden. Mr. A. Sharpe was elected unopposed as

people's warden. The vestry to be Messrs. Shelton, Prebble, Craill, Spence; de Montalk, Biles, Appleton, Badham, S. Thornton and Dr. Weeks. Mr. Mace was elected auditor. A most enthusiastic meeting terminated by the Vicar pronouncing the Benediction. A social gathering then took place, which was most enjoyable. Vocal items were rendered by Mrs. G. W. King and the Vicar, and a one-act play was presented by Mrs. Parsons, Misses M. and M. Holmes and Messrs Papeand Scott. For the rest of the evening dancing was indulged m. Supper was served by, the Ladies' Guild.