ST. HILDA'S CHURCH.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1109, 24 April 1911, Page 8

ST. HILDA'S CHURCH.

The annual report of St. Hilda's Anglican Church, Island Bay, to bo presented at the annual meeting of parishioners to-morrow evening, states:— The churchwardens and vestry express their sincere thanks for the very satisfactory position of the parish. A marked improvement lias been shown in the attendances at all services. The Mission of Help proved a time of spiritual refreshing to thoso privileged to attend. This parish was exceedingly fortunate in having the services of the Rev. 11. R. W. Farrer, M.A., Rector of Bridport, as its missioncr. It was abundantly manifest from the outset that ho was eminently fitted for the work, and lie won the hearts of all with whom lie came in contact. The larger services were held in the Assembly Hall, ,inl fj.o congregations were without doubt ' ii:e largest religious .gatherings that have ty-2i been seen in Island Bay. Many cf us who took part in that mission Lave canst to thank God for tho spiritual benefits derived therefrom.. In the Sunday School, the choir, the Church of England Men's Society, the Mothers' Union, and St. Hilda's Club there exist a keen interest and a promise for great help in the advancement of the cause wo all have at heart. A now church has been erected, in which most of us have already had the privilege of worshipping. Tho money available would not permit of more than the nave of the ultimate church being built at present, it being tho intention that two side aisles and a chancel should bo added in brick as soon as the attendances warrant that step, and when sufficient funds are forthcoming, and we strongly recommend that measures be taken to increase the seating accommodation as soon as circumstances will permit. As regards the financial side of this venture, we wish to sincerely and gratefully thank all those who have • so generously assisted, but also ask every member of .the congregation to continue to give all possible support to this means of glorifying AlmiKhty God. • We desire to place on record our appreciation of tho splendid efl'crt ni".de by those responsible for promoting and carrying to such a successful issue the bazaar held last November, in aid of the Church Building Fund. AVu are specially indebted to tho following clergy for valuable assi'tauco rendered during the year:—Tho Bishop, Archdeacon Fancourt, Archdeacon Toogood, the Revs. Sprolt, Russell, Hansell, Wynne-Bond, -Sykes, Compton, Kayle, M'Connel, Pont, Young, Dean, Tobin, Mutter, and Jenkins; to the Sunday School teachers; the Sustenlation Fund collectors; the members 01 the choir, and particularly their esteemed organist and choirmaster, Mr. F. J. Proctor, and to all who have so willingly assisted in the work of the church generally. The work of the Sunday School has been greatly blessed. Throughout the year the attendances have been most satisfactory. The staff at present consists of twelve, including the superintendent and the secretary. The number of names on the roll is 138; of these as are in the main school and 50 in the infant kindergarten. During the year IS children hnvo left, while I" have joined u=. The school has been entirely selfsupporting. No fewer than 80 reward books have been given to those scholars who earned them by their marks. Tlio superintendent (hanks the secretary anr! tho teachers for their loyal and generous he!u in the school work,- >

ST. JAMES'S, HUTT, The annual meeting of the parishioners of ;-it. James's Church, Lower lluir, was Jield on i'riday. The Her. J. Jones presided and there was a good attendance,. The report and balance-sheer, which showed a marked improvement in nllcndance, _ finances, and tho life of the church, were adopted. • Officers for the year were elected as follow.—Clergyman's churchwarden, Mr. V. de J. Clcrej people's churchwarden, Jlr. D. 11. Yeats; vestry, Messrs. J. 0. Anson, T. 11. Wilson, t. Evans, It. G. House, 'J.'. T. Natusch, JI. Welch., T. I Ru.«?ll, Dr. Purdy, 11. Staple?, and G. Aldous; synedsmen, Dr. Purely and D. M. Yeats WELLINGTON BROTHERHOOD. The Wellington Brotherhood wet yfslorclay afternoon in the Druids' Hall. Mr. \Y. S. Bedford was in the chair. The .speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. Islamites, who gave some interesting experiences of slum work in London. She instanced the striking signs on every hand in and around London of stupendous wealth, and on the other of the cruellest poverty and starvation. Mrs. Blamires save instances also of the hold the beer-shops had of the poorer classes. Nothing, she said, would lin effective in the \iay of reform until the drink problem was solved. There were those who would welcome drunkenness in others because it helped their financial standing. Socialism should bo introduced, but the Socialism of the Christ who had striven to uplift all men. In New Zealand there was an opportunity to keep out the darkness of the Old Land and improve the conditions of mankind. Mr. Chuck, of Blenheim, pave a recitation, and votes of thanks were accorded Jlrs. Blamires and the chairman. A NEW CHURCH. On Sunday next, at Ohakune, the nsw Anglican Church of St. John will bo opened for public worship. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. Harvest thanksgiving services wero held at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Willis Street, ycslorday, a very largo congregation all ending, the evening service, when the vicar occupied the pulpit. The. Rev. A. W. H. Cnmpton was the morning preacher. The building was tastefully decorated with fruit, vegetables, and flowers, which are being sent to St. Mary's Rome, Karori. The anthem at the evening service was "Glorious is the Lord."