ANGLICAN MEMORIAL CHURCH.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1923, Page 2

ANGLICAN MEMORIAL CHURCH.

FOUNDATION STONE TO BE LAID. There was a numerous attendance of the parishioners of All Saints’ Church at the schoolroom last evening, v.hen the Vicar, Revd A. C. Purohas, presided. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted, and the church officers elected. In respect to the financial side of the Church it was resolved to initiate the duplex envelope system with the object of assuring regular income throughout the year for church maintenance and missions. The question of the Memorial Church was then considered. It was reported that by* June over £2,000 would be available, and a sum could be borrowed from the Church I‘unds which would give over £3,000 for a commencement, and according to the estimates this would permit of the east end being completed, and tho nave as far as tbe south .vestry being constructed of the material proposed, and -also provide funds for a temporary west end. Messrs AVard and Keller, represent, ing the Church Committee, explained the scheme in mind and after a general decision, on the motion of the two gentlemen, it was resolved to proceed with the work. A capable working foreman is available to tako charge of the stone work. The stone will be drawn from Rinut Flat, and dressed. The matter of general arrangements was left to the Committee, and it was further resolved that on the occasion of the visit of Archbishop Julius in about two months’ time, to ask his. lordship to lay the foundation stone of the new church, the Committee to persevere steadily* with the work of erection. A'cry cordial votes of thanks were passed to the A ioat*, Mr AA ard (layreader and choirmaster), and the Church officers, and Sunday School teachers, for their good work during the year. It was stated that in a few months’ time a Curate would he availaide to assist in the Church work of the district. It was reported by Mrs Mackay that the Ladies’ Guild would continue the effort to raise funds, and special entertainments would he organised. The matter of a bazaar was deferred sine die, hut other measures would he taken. -Miss Davies (organist.) and Mr AA’ard (choirmaster) were invited to arrange for a monthly organ recital during the winter season. Suggestions were invited io further the Church work, and matters were brought forward, including the revival of the annual Sunday School picnic. A very cordial meeting, presided over very brightly by the A icar, was brought to a close by the pronouncement of the benediction.