PARISH NOTES.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 27, Issue 5, 1 May 1937, Page 1

PARISH NOTES.

Waipukurau. On April 6th the Takapau and Waipawa Mothers' Union joined th.c local branch m the world-wide corporate Communion, and were entertained to morning tea after. The Rev. H. R. Blathwayt was the celebrant. The Vestry has accepted the tender of Messrs L. Hawke and Co. to instal tubular heating m the Church: it is a very necessary improvement, which has been postponed for some years owing to the financial depression. In sending out the annual appeal for funds the Churchwardens have asked the parishioners to meet this extra expense. Sunday, May 30th, is the day for the retiring collections for the Church Army, which is doing such a wonderful work for Christ's King-, dom, and deserve the liberal support of the whole Church. The sum of £3,000 is required to put its work m New Zealand on a sound footing, and will be mostly used m training New Zealand men and women for the work. Many suitable candidates have volunteered, but their training is held up through lack of funds. On April 16th our branch of the Mothers' Union was most hospitably entertained by the Waipawa branch, and a very happy time was spent. Tolaga Bay. Mrs Balfour, vice-president of the Gisborne branch, very kindly came

up and gave a talk at the last meeting of the Mothers' Union. She gave an interesting outline account of the history and development of the Union, and emphasised the point that if members wish to make a success of their branch, they must not simply expect to get something out of it, but must be willing to put effort into it too. At this meeting we had our first admission service, when eleven members were admitted by the vicar. The services at Pouawa and Mihiwhetu have been very well attended lately, "full house" being recorded on two occasions. We hope to hold our Corornation Service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 9th, m the Parish Church, when the Vestry has invited members of local bodies to attend. Ormondville. What might have resulted m the Vicarage being -burnt down was checked m its early stages by a friend passing by. Owing to a neighbouring fire the fence at the back of the vicarage caught alight and also the hedge. When the vicav .returned- from services m the country, the hedge had disappeared and the verandah was covered with ashes. Forty- two feet of new iron fence has now been erected. We regret to state that Miss Annie Webb, pur Sunday School Superintendent and valued worker, who has been ill for a few weeks, has been removed to Wellington for special treatment. We hope she will soon be restored to health. Mothers' Union meetings have started again, and members are preparing for a busy year. Mrs Martyn, the enrolling member, having been transferred to another district, Mts J. Palmer has been appointed to succeed her. Captain Kee, of the Church Army, has been with us recently and delivered interesting addresses and showed lantern slides illustrating C.A. work both m England and New Zealand. His visit was greatly appreciated, and many renewed happy memories of his former mission. Owing to unforseen circumstances. Miss Eva Brabazon, who has been organist at Norsewood for several years, has found it necessary to resign. We have placed on record our appreciation of her valued services. On account of infantile paralysis.

the garden fete which was to have been held m January had to be postponed. In lieu of this a "Paddy's market" and dance is to be held m the Ormondville Hall on May 7th. It is sincerely hoped that all friends and supporters will rally round and make this event a great success. • Gazette subscriptions are now due. We hope these will be sent m before the end of the month. The vicar will be inducted to the charge of St. George's, Thames, on May 25th and expects to leave Ormondville on 20th inst. (S. B. R. Corbin). - Woodville. OBITUARY— MRS ANNIE WESTOBY Mrs Westoby came to Woodville with her husband 57 years ago. She was always a keen Church worker, being president of the Ladies' Guild for 13 years. It was largely due to her business ability that the Parish Hall and new Vicarage were built the. latter free of debt. She was never happier than when out m her garden amongst the flowers. She was an original member of the Sanctuary Guild and always did more than her share when decorating for Church festivals. It seemed most fitting that her funeral should take place on Easter Tuesday while the Church was still decorated. Mrs Westoby was always an ardent worker for the Holy Trinity Bazaar and Bulb Show.