TOWN METHODISTS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 62, 6 April 1943, Page 5

TOWN METHODISTS

REV. AND MRS G. V. THOMAS HONOURED

WELCOME HOME AND PRESENTATION

It has not often been the lot of the local Methodist community to fulfil tlie pleasant task of welcoming home, a Minister who has taken the 'big step' and married whilst in the course of his ministry here. Thi<s course however, made all the more pleasing on account of the fact tj'hat the bride in question wap a wqII known and popular young lady, has been vigorously pursued by the church folk during the past week. The first occasion was a representative gathering in the local Sunday School Hall when brother ministers, in the persons of Rev. H. Hogg (Presbyterian) and Rev. J. C. J. Wilson (Anglican) attended. Both gentlemen spoke congratulating Rev. and Mrs Thomas and imparting homely advice to them In the process. Mr W. Ward, on behalf of the congregation then presented a fireside eliair and tea waggon, which he said would, convey to Rev. and Mi's Thomas some tangible measure of the good wishes of their friends in Wliakatane. Responding Rev. Thomas said that both lie and his wife deeply appreciated. the kindly thoughts behind the gifts and trusted that there would be many opportunities for them to be used upon Occasions of their friendly visits. A tasteful supper terminated the proceedings. Ladies' Afternoon A gathering at Mrs A. J. Canning's residence last 'week took the form of a pantry afternoon when Mrs Thomas was presented with a large pile of neatly wrapped gifts for wliicli she conveyed the deepest thanks. A further .presentation lias also been made. from, the Social Club.