S. ANDREW'S, CAMBRIDGE. Annual Meeting of Parishioners.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1960, 29 January 1885, Page 3

S. ANDREW'S, CAMBRIDGE. Annual Meeting of Parishioners.

Thb annual meeting of the-iiaiHhJonprfe of S. Andrew's, Cambridge, took place at the school-room on Tuesday ev«hjng*last r The Vcn. Archde.u»n Willis was in the chair. The minute* of the last general meeting were read and continued, after which Mr T. Welli read the annttfl report and the Yen. Archdeacon Willi-* the b.U.mce-sheet, as follows :—: — Rkpokt ok the Vehtrv ov S. Andrew's, Camdridoi, AktiieYkmi Endincj Dkc. 31st, 18.54 :- ' On presenting this their annual report, the Vestry invite the parishioners to join them in heartily prai-mg (iod for Hh mercies and favours of the past year, by Baying, with the Psalmist of old, " Thou crownost the year with thy goodness, and thy clouds drop fatnes«. Blem ye God in Uw congregations." For though our district has paused through another year of financial depression, yet in almost every element of church life and work there is progress and improveinnet to report, with also a hopeful near future before the parish. The Vestry would »g-»in give all the glory nnd praise to the Hea\enly Sower for this further manifestation of His benefits.

Ciiuucm Likk.— The Incumbent h deeply grateful for the visible signs of incre.i»ed spiritual life in the parish, as evidenced in grp.iter numlwr-t who t.vke a more lively interest in church work— for example, in the choir, the Ringers' (Juild, and in church decoration ; ,iNo in the more regular ;ittcndunce of many at divine worship, and, above all, in the increase in the number of communicant. There was .ilso an incre.wo thin year in the number of young people presented to the Bishop for continuation. The tot.il numtier was 22, the proportions being 8 male* and 14 female!*.

EvGUSH MmsioKEßS.— Groat hope* are entertained that all thiirwiH shortly receive a fresh stimulus from the exacted visits (if tho English Minsioner*, the Key Messrs Bodington and Mjtoon, two clergymen of experience and great power, who have twen invited to vi»it New Zealand. Arrangements have been made by the Primate nnd nur Bmhop with the Bishop (if Lichfield for these clergymen to conduct a series of mission nervices in Canterbury and Auckland, and it is anticipated th.it the clnef centres in Waikato will form a part of their field of operations. The devout piuyers, with all the personal interest and attendance of all in the parish, are earnestly nolicited to help make the result of their visit a great and permanent work.

OuT-oisrnitTrt.— Through the kind help of the IJUhoD and the Auckland clergy, assisted by the funds of the Home Mission, and contribution* from the diutricta themsehcs the Incumlwnt has held service* at Morrinsville, Matamata, Richmond, and Lichfield, and these have been supplemented by the lay readers— viz., Mr Halcombe at Lichfield, Mr Hunt at Richmond, and Messri Ozanne and Cholmondeley at Morrinsville. In the services held it Tamahere, the Rer. R. O'C. Bi«n» has continued to take the same part that he took last year. There seems to be a call for service* at Oxford, and in the new di.strictofTauwhare. More frequent services •hould alto be held in Cambridge West, and as soon an possible, and at Tuotaoroa, when the proposed Hchool-home iH built. There is much encouragement fur further work in these aH in other also of the ont-distticts, and if the services of an earnest coadjutor to the Incumbent can lw obtained, it is not ea*y to estimate how much the work can be extended.

Assistant Ministeii.— Continued effort ha« Iwen made to secure the services of an amtiitant Minister. Great difficulty hai been experienced m finding a suitable man, but there is every reanon to hope that this is at last overcome, and that an appointment will l>e at once ni.ide.

Archoeacosky Visitation, Aroha and Mokhinsvillk. — The Aroha division of the Archdeaconry wan recently \isited by the Archdeacon to make preparation for the Appointment of a resident minister. The never.il dintrictB, Waiorongomai, Aroha, Waitoa and Morrinsville, cordially welcomed the effort, and agreed to contribute to the stipend. When thin «ipi>ointmcnt is made (which probably will be shortly), Morrinaville will again form a part of the Aroha change 1 . Mvoiuh. — Last year gratification and much hope was expressed <it the de->ne shown by the Maoris in our near settlomenU for resuming the services of the Churoh which they have been estranged from for nearly 20 years. This h.w been more th.m realised in the reception by Tawhiao »nd hix people at Whatiwhatihoe of Archdeacon Clarke and the two Ngapuhi missionaries, the Revs. Henata Tangata and Wiki P.n>. On the occasion referred to the church flag w.w hoisted by the native*, service^ were held and well .vttemled, and every aurfistance given by T<twhiai> and Inn chiefs. Under the very able direction of Archdeacon Clarke, _ what may WM not witness in this direction if he can be supplied with the necensary means for his work !

Susnw School. — Mr Sanders still nupcrjntench thflf Monday-school, and the remark* of lnat year'i report on efficiency and profrrca will again apply. There aro now five Sunday-scboolH in the Cambridge Parochial district, in which inoro or less good work in being done. The library of 8. Andrew's has been constituted a district library, and arrangement! will be made for Mending out loans of books to the other Bchooln.

OnrH \n HojtE. — A few ladies of the district met regularly to work for the Home, and at XmaH a good parcel of clothing was ■ent to the institution.

Choir.— At pi went the choir is numerically stronger than it has ever l>een l«foro, and with practice the same state of efficiency may be hoped for that it attained under Mr Beale't* conductorship. Mrs Chitty, who hiiH been unwell for a month, again officiates as organist, and it is hoped with her health fully restored. During her Absence, Misa Wilson kindly tilled the office. On Mr Moore leaving the district in July last, the ineinlwrs of the choir prevented him with an address and testimonial in recognition of his choral services. He hao recently returned, and is again doing good work in the choir. iNCUMniwr'rt Holidat. — -Immediately after the font annual meeting, the state of the Incumbent* health necessitatt d rest nnd change, and he now desires to thank the parishioner*, the Bishop, and other friends whose kindness aKsi*tc<J in arranging for his holiday, which enabled him to vitit the couth finfl Auntrnlm. TH *Vk« »>OI{ lilH.ur &('.— He desires also totltank very warmly those who, through Mr K. Hewitt, recently presented him with A handsome bnggy, harn»-«rt, kc. ArrKMMM I*.—1 *.— The a^er.ige attendance nt cliurch haH l«en alnmt the Maine as for last year, whilst tlio steady increase in the niim)K»r of communicants has been most gratifying. There were 48 baptised and 22 confirmed. Tho marriages were 2 and the burials 10.

Chi'hch and oohool.— Tho whole exterior wood work of the church and school, together with the entrance Rates and fencing, have jiwt been painted. Every care han l>een taken to ensure the work being done in three coats of best material. The contractor haa completed the work ■ince the beprinninpr of the year in a manner satisfactory to the Vertry and creditable to himself. The cost of this work was £05 7n 3d. The acoustic properties of the church have been much improved by hanging 12 largo banners on various parts of the walls. These wore the work of a few kind ladies.

Ai-TAR Fkontaia — SnlMcriptiona amounting to £(> (to towards completing the se t of alter fronUlH for festival and other occasions were received during the year, And the amount was remitted to friends in England to Belect material*. There haH been some unexplained delay, but it is hoped that they will shortly arrive and be ready for use.

I\suh\nck. — Both the building*, fenccn, cat*", &c., arc in Rood repair. The church, the L 'U», and the ch)irch furniture are mgured for £2,'>00 and the school for £300.

l'jytftoNAfiK. — me parsonage i» lnmjieu for £350. Thi» building is also in good repair, but increased accommodation i« much required to provide fnr thf requirements of the growing family of th»> Incumnrnt.

Bkfxs.— -At the date oj toe muz annual meeting the new peal of bells had ju^t nrrived. The work of dismounting and returning the- old peal, and erecting the new one, wan entrnitcd to Mr I). Bichardgon, who carried it through with economy and despatch. The additional cost of theno Im*llk. and the work here referred to, wan £138 ltfs 7d. The new peal giveh Hatinfactioii, and l«*ifi« wo nnicli larger, it* chiming Hound Ih rqiml in volume to tho ringing nound of the o|il ono. The grox« u-efght of tli«- peal i« tt e^t., and of the 1 irgt^t lwll alciut 15 cwt, «nd it* <iz" — fii.»iii. f 3ft !)111 '. depth, 3ft sni. After deducting the amount allowed bv tho ni.ikoM f<»r the upturned Imillh, tlie pronent >«>IN, with .ill tlitiu fittiugb comj)l«to .us (lie/ \)w bws (iu«lml»njf t]w «»y XW

for the chiming machine) cost £."KX), all of which has been paid, mainly through the untiring energy of Mr E. Hewitt. Rinckb's (iun.n.— Many of the old member* of the guild have left the district, and some inontns back the numben were very low, but recently several new members joined, and under the able conductorship of Mr Jas. Webber are making good progress. There is reason to expect that the guild will be stronger this ye.v than c\er.

Finvnck.— Summarising the figures of the balance-sheet, the grew*, church rewntio for tin* ye.ir amounted to £f>32 .">■. Id, .uid e\penditure for same period to £1531 12s (id. The li ibilitie-. o>er caijh in hand on 31*t December la>t amounted to £33 7-*, and to this should U> added the amount of painting contract, &c, £M7< 3d, pquallmg £9S 14* 3d. From this deduct £X> 14>, Lwing the amount due for promised .subsciiptions, and the nett indebtedness st.mds at £13 03<\. The only other debt on the church property of the district is the £600 loan on the new church. All things considered, the vestry feel this m.iy be considered a satisfactory htatenient.

EsTIMVTKD RKCKIPTS AND hXPENDTTriti: FOR 1885.— Expenditure— Debit balince, £33 7h ; painting, £<iT> 7s 3d ; incumbent, £280 ; cur.ite, £200 ; contribution to hotw i rent for cur.ite, £20; org.inixt, £J0; M-i^or, | £25 ; gardener, £5 ; m>*ur.inw, £V.) ; light me, £9; Mundiies, £35; intou-t .md sinking fund on church loan, £!)8. Total, £80« 14s 3d. Receipth— (ieiu'i.il offeitoiies, £225; xc.it rents, £100 ; contributions fiom out-districts, £185; Home Mission, £50; rent, Sunday-school, £12; Mil».crijition to Htiiieiul fund required to Uilanco, £287 14s 3d. Total, £80!) 14s 3d.

Thanks — The thanks of the parishioners arc due to the Rev. ,T. S. Hill for his lecture, the proceeds of which were added to the building fund ; to Messrs Dyer .vim! Clntty for their nemces as lay-readers; to Mr Saiuleis and liis staff of Sunday-school teachers ; to Mm Chitty and Miss Wil-on for their sen ices as organists to the choir; to Mr James Webber and the ringer's guild ; and to Mr E. Hewitt for his continued persi'% erance and energy in church finance, as also in the general woik of the church. The vestry clo*o their report with feelings of deep gratitude, mid with confidence and prayers for the futuie. Wm. N. De L. Willh, Chahman.

The Yen. Archdeacon Willis took a review of the past, and expressed his gratified astonishment at the progress made by the church, and looked hopefully forward to the future. The Yen. Aichdeacon here drew attention to that portion of the report relating to the proposed appointment of an assi-tant minuter, and expressed hia opinion that thore will Ixj no great difficulty in meeting the proposed increased expenditure, and mentioned that in \iew of the additional attention that would be devoted to the spiritual wants of the out district*, greatly increased subscriptions might I>e expected therefiom. Mr T. Wells mo\ed the adoption of the report and balance - sheet, which wan seconded by Mr H. W. Moore, and carried unanimously. Mr J. S. Buckland proposed, " That this meeting hears ■with great satisfaction that there ii ft near prospect of an assistant minister l>eing appointed, and authorises the vestry to incur the necessary liability." Seconded by Mr U. Dickinson, and carried unanimously. Mr J. li. Little proposed, "That this meeting desires to convey its best th.ink-H to the Sunday-school teachers, lay readers, the organists »nd members of the choir, the vestry, and the guild of ringers, for their valuable feervices during the past year, and also to the Rev. J. Hill, for the lecture kindly given in aid of the building fund." Seconded by Mr W. S. Stewart ana carried unanimously. Mr R. W. Dyer proposed "That this meeting tenders it best thanks to Mr J. S. Buckland for the use of hi.s grounds at the annual Sunday-school gatherings, :md also for hiii many other acts of kindness on the name occasion." Seconded by Mr T. Wells, and carried with acclamation. The Minister's stipend for current year was fixed at £280. Mr T. Wells was appointed Minister's Warden, and Mr Edw ard Hew itt elected People's Warden. The following gentlemen were elected as vestrymen for the ensuing yrar :— Major Wilson, Messrs R. W. Dyer, F. J. Sanders, J. S. Bucklnnd, CJ. Dickinson, T. Hicks, James Young, J. S. Bond, and W. S. Stewart. Messrs J. B. Little and J. W. Merrick, were appointed auditors for the current year. A warm vote of thanks to the Yen. Archdeacon Willis, for the way m which he had discharged his manifold duties during the past year was carried vv ith acclamation. A vote of thank to tho chair, and the hinging of the Doxology, brought the meeting to a close. At a meeting of the vestry held subsequently, Mr Y. J. Sanders was re-elected secretary and treasurer. This was all the business.

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nuNKRAi IL'M). Receipts. £ s. d. £ s. d I"o Balance at credit — Jan. 18S4 8 „ Subscriptions to stipend and general fund ... 117 8 1 „ ContnbutioDS from out districts 52 10 9 „ Scat rentt 53 3 0 „ Offertories— General ... IS3 1 6 „ do. Special . 31 3 5 214 4 11 „ Collections for Sunday School 15 1 0 „ Rent of school 13 0 0 „ Sundries 10 0 £409 0 2 Expenditure. £ s. d. £ s. d. By Stipend and salariesClergyman 220 3 4 Organist 20 10 0 Verger 25 0 0 Gardener . ... 5 0 0 279 13 4 „ Locum tenrns— Jan to March ... ... 30 11 9 „ Parish contributions — Sunday-school ... 16 0 0 Building Fund 15 1!) 7 Pension Fund 8 10 7 Home Musion .. . 0 C 11 Melancsian Mission ... 5 3 9 52 0 10 „ Improvement to property—Church . . 8 7 ."■ Parsonage 10 1 5 18 0 2 „ Lighting 8 1 10 „ Insurance 18 7 6 „ Sundries 3J 15 9 „ Balance at credit ... 2j 9 0 £408 0 2 BL'itdivg riVD. Receipt. £ ' <!• To Balance at Credit— Jan. ISS4 ... 1J 2 2 „ Offertories 15 19 7 „ Proceeds social gathering (gross) . . 25 9 6 " Proceeds leciure, &c. (nctt) 4 11 6 6"i 2 ') Expenditure £ s d By lntoro't on loan to Tulv Ist 4b 0 0 „ Expenses vici il gathering .. . . 413 9 „ Balance at credit — December ... 12 9 0 c:> 2 9 nptr. fcvd. Receipt 1 ; £ s d Io Balance at credit— Jan,, 18S1 ... 11 S !t „ Donations 117 10 0 „ Balance at debit— Dec, 1881 ... 813 10 1.17 18 7 Expenditure. £ s. d Hy extra co^t of new bells, including freight and hanging 137 IS 7 U 7 18 7 ASSI TS AND LIAIIII ITIKS Jess liability balance of loan £600, December 31st, 1884 ) Assets £ s. el Io Cash in Hank and band to date ... 50 (i 2 " Seat rents due (good) 4o 0 0 " Subscriptions (say) 40 14 0 Balance U 0 3 154 0 6 Liabilities. £ s. d. By Unprescntcd cheques, See, to date... 24 2 0 „ Salaries 31 13 4 „ Interest on loan 24 0 0 „ Sundry \ccounts 8 17 10 Painting Church and School, B,c, . . 6.) 7 3 154 0 5 Audited and found correct. Jonv L. Sot tier ) .1.. , ii w n, „„ I Auditors.

SrATBMi nt or Rnrpins and Kxpkndituri- ior th« Vlar fmmno Dpc 31st, 1884.