HEARTFELT THANKS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 48, 2 July 1947, Page 4

HEARTFELT THANKS

LETTER FROM ENGLAND WHAKATANE FOOD PARCELS Typical of many sincere letters of thanks that are being Teceived from England is the letter dated May 9 which members of the St. George’s Anglican Church, Whakatane, have received frcm the Rectory, Penshaw, Philadelphia, County Durham. This letter, which is published in the Parish Magazine will certainly be of interest to all in this district, is as follows:

“Dear Mr Armstrong and Members of the Church of St. George, Whakatane, I am writing to acknowledge with deepest gratitude the arrival of parcels three, four and five, which have been delivered to us this weekend.

“I can assure you the contents will be greatly appreciated by the mothers of this parish. We try to divide the goods as fairly as possible and you would be touched to see the joy and relief on the faces of the recipients as they happily claim their share. It is most noble and generous of your congregation to show their Christianity and brotherhood in this manner and we hope you will all be richly blessed. “We are so weary in this old country, which used to be so rich in everything, of being constantly short —not only of food—but coal, footwear, clothing and now even bread. We had so hoped that when the war was actually over, things would speedily improve, but instead, alas, they have gone from bad tcf'worse in many directions. Do pray most fervently, good people, that wars may cease and God’s Kingdom come —for it is only when one has lived through two great wars as we have, that one realises the untold misery and devastation that they cause and the tremendous set back to civilisation and good. “We are greatly concerned about the large amount of postage Which you are having to pay on the parcels of food you send. We feel this is not quite fair to you and will possibly be a drain on your finances. Do you think it would be advisable for us to take a collection and try to der fray-the amount? We certainly would like to show our appreciation of your kindness in some practical way. “Please convey our heartfelt thanks to all your people. God bless you all. Your sincerely, (Sgd) ELSIE K. SUTTON, M.U. Enrolling Member. The above indicates the urgent need for the continuance of efforts. The postage on the parcels will be paid by the Vestry as hitherto, states the Parish Magazine.