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CANON WILFORD.

ILLUMINATED ADDRESS. IRIBI'TE FROM ST. GEORGE'S hospital. I o e.ijji ess their teeiiiig towards Ration J. Wilford and Mrg Wilord on their departure for a year's to England, representatives of the executive of Ht. George's Hospital, of the Order 01 St. Teresa, of the miiaiiiir stalf ui' the hospital, and ot tie friends of Sc. George gathered 011 .Monday evening. Mr George Gould, chairman 01 t-iiO executive, said how sorry they all were to lose tli.j inspiring I'uree and presence of Canon Wilford, even for a snort period, though they all recognised the wisdom of his withdrawal n ouj the strain of his and Mrs \\ ilrord s sad experience in recent days, the executive liad put its feelings forinto words winch lie could asli the ('anon to listen to and receive. *l'ii illuminated address, executed at the Canterbury College School of Art, was then read to the Canon. lo tin; Iteverend John Russell Wiltord, 11. IJ., Canon of Christchureh Cathedral, principal uf Christ's College Collegiate Department. ''Me, the members, of t-11 o exeeutive of St George's Hospital, Chn'.stchurch, New Zealand. the religious and nursi'lir stalf associated with tlto hospital, respectfully desire to place on record our earnest and sincere appreciation of all you ha <e tic on to the foundat ion, and are to the development, ul t-be work of this institution. "We would testify to the faith, wisdom. and courage shown by you, which have so inspired the Church, and all those associated with voii in the re vivnl and exercise of the Church's mini&trv of healing, and the care of the sick and in jured in our midst. VV e believe that you have been singulurlv endowed by God for this work. and we would bear witness to the n-s|<onse you have made to the Divine Urge, nt once the inspiration and encouragement t"> the in any von enlisted to vour fellow workers—the friends of i>t. George. The indomitable faith and confidence which enabled you so heroically to face and overcome all obstacles. and led others to follow von are a nrecinus tradition not onlv_ in Christchureh. hut throughout. New Zealand, of the s"ccessf'd movement, to found find establish a Church of England Hospital. ''We desire aNo r-> mention with sincere the devotion and wisdom with which you drew the relitrious order of nurses ( o (he hoyoital and inaugurated the Order oi St. Teresa, for work here and throughout the province. We pray that., with the good Hand of God upon it. the Order may grow and prosper, and carry on the work of the Good phvsieian amonu His sick and afflicted throughout New Zealand. "We wi-h von and -.u' •• •! so sympathetically associated with vour noble work, a peaceful and restful iournev to anil soiourn in the deal Motherland, and we look for vour speedy return, consoled and revived after a severe trial in the inscrutable Providence of the God of Dove, to lend us to fresh conquests for His Glory, and the building nn and extension or His ace-long Kingdom in these bright Islands of the Southern Pacific.

"We subscribe ourselves, yours respectfully and affectionately: "For the executive —George Gouln. "For the Order of St. Teresa— Afother Alice. "FOl the nursing staff —Margaret Thwaitu-. _ B , "For tho friends of St. George —*• G. Hiatt." Canon Wilford replied, thanking those present for their kind message and for their Food wishes. He briefly set out th» vision lie hod regarding xt George's Hospital, and assured the c-ecutive that there was no real obstacle to its realisation. . Canon and M»-« ""'ilford leave this evening for Enodand.

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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20095, 26 November 1930, Page 15

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CANON WILFORD. Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20095, 26 November 1930, Page 15

CANON WILFORD. Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20095, 26 November 1930, Page 15

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