TE AWAMUTU. Meeting of Parishioners of Anglican Church.
A Mi;i?nK<; of the paiishioners of the variouh Anglican Churches in this district was held in S. John's Clmrch on Monday evening for the purpose of prebenting the Rev. K. J. Philips with a testimonial and iv p«p»c of sovereigns on the occasion of his depaituro from the district. The Yen. Archdeacon Willis occupied the chair. On behalf of the church members, Mr Teasdale in a few well-chosen words expressed the .sincere regret of those present at Mr Phillips leaving the parish. He paid a high tribute to the reverend gentleman's discharge of his duties and read the following testimonial. To the Rev. K. J. Phillips, curate of S. John's Anglican Church. Rkv. Siu. — We the subscribers to tin-* testimonial, members of your Church and vestries, ha\e received the notice of your resignation with feelings of sincere i egret. We therefore wish you to know that it is our desneto rucoul the fact of your having striven as a Christian clergyman to do your duty to us without fear, favour, or partiality, and as in thought of liod. Wo are awaie that your position necessarily brings with it responsibilities, trials, and difficulties of no mean order, which you have boldly met and surmounted. Ah regards St. John's in particular, you have in every way improved the appearance of our Church and its surroundings which is sufficiently patent to all. In 1 elation to the choir, you and the members of your family have been most assiduous in assisting to render the sor\ices of the Church in a grand and impressive manner bo far .is the limited means at your disposal allowed. The crowded state of our Church at the festi\al services has on many occaions severely taxed the energies of your vestry, and the people htne conclusively shown thereby a keen appreciation of the high class music furnished at such times. In other parts of this district the results of your labouis are apparent. The new church at Kihikihi may be quoted as a c ise in point, having been erected .during your curacy. At Alexandra also the improvements to the Church of S. Saviour aie most noticeable and of an eminently artistic order. At Rangiaohia again the church has imdeigone many important improvements In fine, the energy displayed by yourself in these and similar affairs, needs no comment. In conclusion, we hope that the blessing of (Jod may rest up.ni you and the member* of your family, granting to yon success in your future undertakings, and to them the .satisfaction of .seeing and shaiing in your increased usefulness. An a slight token of our sincerity we ask you to accept till** testimonial, with the accompanying purse. —Subscribing ourselves on behalf of the vestiies and parishioners, yours faithfully, S'r. John's :— Thomas Hunt, J. B. Teasdale. —Churchwardens. Sr. Paul's; -A. J. Bertram, C. J. Storey. — Churchwarden*. ST. Saviolk's:- Edward Millington, S. A. B. Cupel. — Churchwardens. Cuiu.sr CmiiCH : John Hutchinson, J. Q. Tristram. - Churchwardens. Mr Phillips -expressed his pleasure at this very evident expression of kindly feeling and goodwill on the part of his parishionei s. Ho said lie w.is pleased to see that ht.s efforts in the matter oLspiiitual education had bacn appreciated, and he thanked all those who had assisted him in this matter. In conclusion, he thanked them for their f ffection and esteem. The address, which was illuminated by Mr J. L. Mandeno, was greatly admired by "omyone; it was beautifully done, and reflects "the highest ci edit on the skill and taste of Mr Mandeno. After the business of the presentation, Archdeacon Willis said he- had been directed by the Bishop ;to confer with the parishioners a.s to MrPhillips's successor. After a good deal of discussion the meeting -.broke up without any result, the matter lwing postponed till the annual meeting.— (Own Correspondent.)
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2106, 7 January 1886, Page 2
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873TE AWAMUTU. Meeting of Parishioners of Anglican Church. Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2106, 7 January 1886, Page 2
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