WELCOME SOCIAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1300, 22 September 1914, Page 3

WELCOME SOCIAL.

A welcome social was tendered to the Rev. W. and Mrs Rains by the parishioners of All Saints’ in the schoolroom last evening. The affair was organised by the Ladies Guild and the programme by Mr R. T. Betty. The stage was tastefully decorated with greenery and flowers. The attendance was large and included representatives of other denominations. The proceedings were opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Mr° Boyes (peoples warden) presided and at a suitable juncture extended a cordial welcome to the new vicar. In responding to the welcome, the vicar asked for the co operation, sympathy and loyalty of parishioners in his work. N o two men possessed the same temperaments or methods of work and they may see differences in this respect, but he asked them to give him credit in whatever he did for having their spiritual welfare at heart. He thanked them for the alterations that had been effected at the vicarage and hoped they would work together in goodfellowship and harmony. On behalf of Mrs Raine and himself he thanked them for their kindly welcome, Mrs Raine was presented with a handsome floral bouquet. The following con tributed items, which were much appreciated :—Mesdames Guilder, T. Robinson, Leary, Freeman, and Boyes ; Misses Kempton and King and Messrs Jenks, Buglass, Barr, Hornblow, Signal, Collins and Simmons. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Boyes, Misses Betty, Jenks and Collins and Mr Collins. Mr Boyes thanked all those who had contributed to the programme. The ladies provided refreshments.