TAURANGA.
The funeral of the late Archdeacon Chatterton took place at Tauranga on Saturday, July 18th, and was attended by friends from Tauranga, Rotorua and other districts. The Service m Holy Trinity Church was an impressive one, both choir and congregation taking a full and reverent part. In addition to the Tauranga clergy the Rt. Rev. The Bishop of Aotearoa, and the Revs. S. F. N. Waymouth, W. Lea, M. M. Tumatahi, E. A. McCutcheon, G. F. Oulds, and D. Rankin were also present. The Service was taken by the Rev. O. S. O. Gibson, the lesson being read by the Rev. E. A. McCutcheon. The Bishop of Aotearoa spoke feelingly of his long connection with the Archdeacon and of the loss which the whole church had suffered m the passing of one so notable for his saintliness and great gifts. On the Sunday following, Memorial Services were held m Holy Trinity Church, and there was evidenced the great affection and esteem which Archdeacon Chatterton had inspired. Tributes to his life
and work were paid by the Vicar m the morning and by the Bishop of Aotearoa at Evensong.
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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 26, Issue 8, 1 August 1936, Page 7
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