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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 27, Issue 4, 1 April 1937, Page 6

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The exterior of St. James' Church has been painted, and the walls inside have received a coat of oil and varnish. The renovation of the interior was necessary, owing to the spraying of the walls some seven or eight years ago with disinfectant, m order to exterminate a plague of insects which infested it, rendering the walls unsightly. The contractor has made an excellent job of the work. Pulpit and Lectern Falls of white damask have been given by our linked branch of the M.U. m England, St. Mary's, Wallasey, as a Christmas gift, and a parishioner has given a violet set as a thanksoffering. Another parishioner has embroidered a violet burse and veil, and is at work

on a red set, and both these sets will be used at all Communion services throughout the parish, while another has promised a new hymn-board. We are grateful to the donors of these gifts, which were all badly needed.

The number pf Communicants at the early celebration on the Sundays m Lent has been very encouraging. The attendance at services at Omakere has also improved. With the due observance of Holy Week and Good Friday a happy and joyful Easter is assured.