TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume 2632, Issue 2632, 25 May 1889, Page 2

TE AROHA.

St. Makk's Vacancy.—A meeting of vestrymen connected will) this charge, was held on Tuesday evenint; at the Church hero. Amongst those (.'resent were Messrs Hunt, Uox, Jackson, Roper, Horrell, Winstone, Heathcote, Lawlor, Ahier, Uobson, Marsden, enough, Pine, llaskett, and a few others. Mr Hunt was appointed chairman, and briefly stated that the object of the meeting was to discuss the matter of nominating to the Bishop the Rev. Mr Evans a.sa very suitable clergyman tor tho duties ; the trustees at Te Aroha, ho understood, considered Mr Evans a good man, and have therefore called this meeting together. Mr Ahier said he thought it was only right to mention that he had received a letter from Mr Marshall in which he mentioned the name of the Rev. Mr McLean of Hastings, and highly recommendod him as a suitable man. The clergyman referred to would require £220 per annum and a free residence, he is 31 years of age and unmarried. Mr Pine was of opinion that Mr Evans would be the right man for the district, and enquired if he hud been communicated with. The chairman pointed out that all the vestry could do would bo to rccomtnend him to the Bishop, as tho appointment rested entirely with him. Prom what he (the chairman) had seen of Mr Evans, he thought he would bo able to increase the services, and they should do their best to secure him. Mr Ahier stated that Mr I'jvans would bo agreeable to perform all I he duties for £200, and house rent, and on going into ways and means to provide this amount, the following was the approximate reckoning, from To Aroha, £100, Waiorongoinai, £40, Shaftesbury, £'30, Morrinsvillo, £20, «- < leaving with tho Home Mission grant, To Aroha West and Waitoa to make up the deficiency. Mr Lawlor lecommended that the settlers at Waitoa be visited by the clergyman, and he had n > doubt they would soon get a congregation together. Lately they had been a good deal Wesleyamsed. Mr Winstone thought it was not wise to speculate on the future, but ho hoped he was only a croaker. He thought that instead of guaranteeing £230 a year, they should guarantee £150, and as much more as possible. Mr Ahier dissented, Mr Winstone suggested £173, and house rent. Mr Lawlor was certain Mr Evans would not come for tho money, as he has an offer from tho South of £300 and a parsonage, Vnt was afraid his health would not stand the climate. It was then resolve:! on the mr.tion of Mr Cox, seconded by Mr L'ine, that the name of tho Rev. .Mr Evans be recommended to the Bishop as a suitable person to till the vacancy, and that he be requested to appoint Mr Evans at a salary of £200 per annum and house rent £30. After talking over some other business the meoting terminated with tv voto of thanks co the chairman,