ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH.
SOCIAL AND PRESENTATIONS. A very pleasant social was held under the auspices of All Saints’ vestry in the schoolroom on Thursday evening, when occasion was taken to present illuminated addresses to the Rev. W. H. Walton, vicar, in recognition of his services during a. period of ten years—a record in point of length of service of any vicar dn/ithe parish—‘and Mrs. C. 'Symons from choir members. Several apologies for unavoidable absence were received.
Mr. W. Harris, on 'behalf of the vestry, in presenting the vicar with the framed address, referred to the recipient’s devoted service both spiritual and pastoral. The address was as follows: — “Presented to the Rev. W. H. Walton. We, the undersigned members of your vestry on behalf of vonr congregation, wish to extend to you, as ©nr .vicar, some recognition of the valuable service you have rendered during your 'ministry among us. Your devotion to the service, your ever-readiness to administer to the S'iolk and needy and your influence for good among the members of your 'Congregation, we feel, should receive some recognition, however small. Wc pray that God will continue to bless your efforts and give you health to carry on your wPrk in his service. Very respectfully yours.” ('Signed by all vestry members). In accepting the address, Mr. Walton said he bad been taken by surprise. He appreciated the token of love and esteem. His reason for remaining in Foxton so long was (because of his love for the chulrch and those connected with it.
The vicar then presented Mrs. C. H. Symons with an illuminated address, and in doing so paid a tribute to that lady’s devoted service to the choir and church. The .text of the address was as follows:—
“To. Miss A. M. T. Williams. We, the undersigned members of All Saints’ Church Choir, Foxton, desire to extend to you our best ■wishes on the occasion -of your marriage. Your devotion, to the Service of Praise has been an inspiration, to us and your efforts in connection with the social side of the choir has made this adjunct of church life a real pleasure. May God grant you health, and happiness in the future. Very respectfully yours.” Signed by vicar and all choir members).” In returning thanks Mrs. Symons was greeted with prolonged applause. She feelingly referred to her association with the choir and said it would not he necessary for her to think of the gift to be (reminded of the many pleasant associations with her fellow choir 11*111liers. Nevertheless, it would always be treasured and would form a link with those pleasant memories.
Both framed addresses were the woilk. of Mr. F. Harris and were of a* partie.ulaliiy artistic nature. During the evening games, dancing and competitions were indulged in. The competitions were won as fellows: —Quoits (ladies), Miss L. Martin; (gents) Mr. L. King; Monte /Carlo dance, Misses B. Crowe and 0. Yorke; wofrd competition, Mrs. East. A vocal item was rendered by Miss Wilson and a recitation by Miss W. Harris. A tasty supper was handed round by the ladies and the singing of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant gathering to a close.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3979, 3 August 1929, Page 2
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530ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH. Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3979, 3 August 1929, Page 2
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