HIKUTAIA.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4583, 6 July 1923, Page 3

HIKUTAIA.

CHEESE FACTORY. At the end of last week Mr H. Gii mer and family left Hikutaia for Orini, Mr Gilmer having been appointed to the management of the cheese factory at the latter place. Din Ing his twelve months’ residence here MEr Gilmer proved to the saiisfacJon of all his undoubted ability as a cheese-maker. Confining himself almost entirely to his work, Mr Gilmer took little, if any, part in the public or social activities of the place. Mi A. E. Faville, who has acted as - assistant to Mr Oilmen, has been appointed manager of the Wharepoa. factory, which is in rpocess of reereetion. CHURCH. Service was held, in St. Mary’s (Anglican) Church on Sunday last, the Rev. F. B. Dobson officiating over a fair congregation. After service a meeting of parishioners was held, the chief subject of consideration being the division of the parish as suggested by Bishop Averill, who recently visited the district. The idea was to split the parish in two, it being afc present too extensive for the effective ministra- ’ tions of one clergyman, In the division the matter of finance was of considerable importance. Mr Dobson invited discussion. From the remarks of several speakers it, was evident that the separation was in accordance with the opinions expressed, and the following motion, proposed by Mr A. R. Robinson and seconded by Mr W. H. Attey» was car " rjed unanimously: “That the Hikutaia parishioners heartily support the suggestion of Bishop Averill with regard to the divisions of the present unwieldy parish, and pledge themselves to do their utmost, to subscribe such quota as will tend to raise the minister’s stipend to the minimum of £3OO per annum.” ; It was stated that the subscription list showed that £25 Ils stood to th? credit of the stipend fund. Of this; twenty guineas had been paid over, so that the cash balance on hand was £4 Ils. Several subscriptions promised had noit yet been paid over, so ( that when the list was completed the to! al should approximate £3O. Mrs I. M*. Murdock stated that the nee proceeds of the social organised in aid of the painting fund was £9. With Mr Walters’ generous donation of £5 there was some £l4 in hand to liquidate the account. Mr Dobson expressed his gratification with the result of the labour of the ladies, who received a cordial vote of thanks. The erection of the substantial fence round the church section wa? extremely gratifying, said Mr Dpbson, and lie and the congregation were greatly obliged to Mr A. W. Alley, who had supervised and paid for all work done. This voluntary labour on Mr Alley’s part was very welcome ai this juncture, .when the finances had to be carefully nursed, so that the work not only was a valuable dona- . tion but came at a most opportune time. Mr Alley was cordially thanked. Mr Dobson invited as many as could to.attend the meeting at, Paeroa •n Thursday next, when the question of the division of the parish would ; be considered. SCHOOL. j The royal message to the children of the Empire was eagerly listened to by the pupils of the Hikutaia school, and they were more than delighted to hear the voices and listen to gracious advice of their King and Queen. The King’s message, clear, distinct, and simple, and the Queen’s sympathetic words struck a responsive chord and made everyone feel, as Their Majesties intended that they, too, formed an integral part of that great community of ; free peoples that constitutes the Empire. The National Anthem and “Home, Sweet. Home,” as played by the band of the Coldstream Guards, was also enjoyed. The little ceremony was effective and proved an interesting lesson in civics.