PORT AHURIRI: S. Andrew's

Waiapu Church Times, Volume I, Issue 1, 1 July 1907, Page 6

PORT AHURIRI : S. Andrew's

Vicar : Rev. Oliver Dean.

The ancient and solemn rite of confirmation was administered to a number of young men and women m St. Andrew's Church on Sunday afternoon, June 9th, by his Lordship the Bishop. The church was crowded. The service was a very impressive one. St. Andrew's Church has been built about twenty-three years. The great mistake was made of lining it with white pine. As a result the lining of the walls is badly injured by "' the borer." The Vicar, Rev. Oliver .Dean., has taken the job m hand of raising £200, the estimated cost (roughly) of completely restoring the fabric. This will include the painting of the church outside, the re-lining with seasoned heart of limu, and roof and walls, the building of a vestibule and some alterations to the vestry. The result will be practically an almost new church building, which should last the district for many years. It has been resolved not to start the work until every penny of the cost is either m hand or distinctly promised. The Vicar has met with a hearty response to his appeal, well nigh all the amount being either already- collected or promised, including m the latter category some help from the Foster Trust. A few pounds are still wanted, however, to make up the required sum. He would be thankful if any church friends would kindly send along a little to make up the deficiency. A series of church socials are held every four weeks during the winter season. They are much appreciated. The Women's Christian Temperance Union are about to meet a long-felt want at the Port by the opening of a Sailors' Rest. Oh the motion of the Vicar, who is one of the committee for the carrying out of the work, it has been decided to purchase a section m a most- convenient and suitable position near Thompson's store. There is strong reason to believe that freehold can b© acquired at a very reasonable sum, and probably by the time this article is m the hands of your readers- the matter will be definitely settled. The cost of land and erection of reading-room and social hal! will need a considerable sum, but as . the object is a most praiseworthy one the Vicar earnestly appeals to the church people of the diocese to help him liberally m the matter. Cheques posted to him. for the purpose addressed Rev. Oliver Dean, Park Road, Napier . will beimbst thankfully acknowledged. , ''■ '<:*''!. .... '.': '-.-'.'■,'