PARISH OF ST. MARK

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 183, 29 April 1920, Page 2

PARISH OF ST. MARK

Tho churchwardens and vestry of the parish of St. Mark, Wellington, in their report for tho year ended March 31, state that tho vicar, Rev. C. F. Askew, is still in England, but it is hoped to welcomo him home before the end of the venr. The parish owes a debt of gratitude to the Rev. A. T. B. Page for tho able manner in which ho has car-, ried on the work during tho past year. Tho finances of the parish aro fairly satisfactory. there boing a credit balance of £69 lis. 6d. for tho year. This balance is due almqßt entirely to the sucoess of tho annual sale of work. General offortories and pew rents show a decided falling off; on the other hand it is pleasing ,to note that parishioners have responded most generously to all special appeals made. St. Mark's Church School, under Miss Holm, continues to maintain a high standard both in at. tendance and work. The sale of work held in October showed a credit balance of X'i)os. The Parish Trust Board's statement shows a total of £61503 lGs. Hd. to credit of the rebuilding fund, an ine reaso of .£27 4s. during»the year. The Missionary and Benevolent Society increase of .527 4s. during tho year. Thanks aro accorded Miss Chatwin and all who helped in this work. Tho Sunday school continues to do good work, although at presont hampered soniowhat by lack of teachers. A young men's Bible class has bfen formed under tho leadership of Mr. A. Birch. The thanks of the vestry are accorded tho choir members, Sunday school workers, innganino distributors', decorators, bellringers, tho various parish societies and guilds, and all others who have helped in carrying on tho work of the parish!