ORMONDVILLE.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 25, Issue 12, 1 December 1935, Page 7

ORMONDVILLE.

(Vicar: Rev. S. B. R. Corbin) Continuing the custom of receiving offerings of eggs for the Children's Home, over 40 dozen have been for-

warded. Letters of thanks were read at subsequent services, and were much, appreciated. Offerings at Ormondville Church are to be received in Advent. This custom started here, the gifts being the result of self-denial on the part of the children, to help their little friends at St. Hilda's. A branch of the Mothers' Union is now established in this parish, at Makotuku. Six mothers have been admitted, and three others are desirous of becoming members, this year. Addresses given by Deaconess' Esther Brand and Mrs. A.JBarbor have given great encouragement to the ' branch. Mrs. A. N. Martyn is the enrolling member, to whom all communications should be addressed. ■ The thanks of the Matamau congregation are due to Mrs J. McDowell for the magnificent way she has worked to raise money for two sets of new altar hangings (green and white) for their church; also for many hours of labour spent in the church grounds. These have been laid out as a beautiful garden, with shrubs and flowers, which makes a worthy setting for the house of God. During the month we had a visit from Archdeacon Maclean, when he visited our five churches. Mrs. A. Holden, of Makotuku, has kindly offered the use of her grounds, "Rakaiatai," for a garden party, to be held on January 29th. Gifts of all kinds and the help of those interested will be welcome.