November 1943

There is a wonderful fellowship which draws together those who are engaged in a great and worthy enterprise. We are feeling that in our parish as the building campaign proceeds. We have been called upon to undertake a mighty task, under most difficult circumstances. A wise man once said: “Where the will is absent, excuses are not lacking.” With us the will is not absent. We have been called upon to show the place God has in our lives. The Church which will one day stand as a real witness to your answer must be a real spiritual power-house, for it will be the result of gifts of sacrifice and love made by people whose religion stood the acid test.

Your sincere friend and Vicar,

E. J. RICH.

REBUILDING CAMPAIGN

We have come to another milestone on the road. Six weeks ago we launched the crucial intensive campaign for funds. The circular went out. Its message did not pass unheeded. Another £1000 have been added to the fund which now stands at £5908 0s. 1d. in cash or its equivalent, with promises amounting to a further £1169, so that the grand total is now £7077. This is indeed encouraging, but there are more milestones yet to be reached.

So the second mile has started in this part of the campaign. At this moment, members of the Vestry, assisted by other parishioners, are engaged in a personal canvass. This is the most vital part of the whole campaign, and the response is going to help or mar the effectiveness of the work of our parish for years to come. We believe that it will be “help,” not “mar.” Our people will not fail the test.

For it is our test. Servicemen overseas have written of that. They speak of the thrill it gives them to know that we at home are proving that we are really fighting for Christian principles by tackling the hard task of providing the money required to rebuild the symbol of our faith. Actually some 20 men and women in the Services have sent donations. They do not want the House of God to be the last place in Masterton to be restored. Their religion means more to them than that. Their religion is our religion. Their church is our church. We must not fail them.

Now is the time to act. We have a hard task. But we can do it--if everybody helps. Let gifts of sacrifice and love build the new St Matthew’s. Please send your donation to Archdeacon Rich or to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr H. A. R. Dunderdale, Perry Street.

PARISH NOTES

Sunday, 5th December, is the day for the annual collection for the Maori Mission. Let us do our best for the Mission that day.

The Archdeacon will be absent from the parish for about 10 days from 4th November, attending the General Synod in Auckland.

On the first two Thursdays in November, the usual Thursday morning services at St Matthew’s will not be held.

The Rev. Hepa Taepa will conduct all the services at St Matthew’s on Sunday, 7th November.

Last year, in spite of our special problems, the parish contributed £161 5s to missions−more than the previous year. The General Secretary has written thanking the parish for this help.

An outstanding recital was that presented by the pupils of Miss Beulah Hirst. The proceeds are being given to the Rebuilding Fund. We appreciate this help.

THE REV. J. E. JONES

Six years have passed since Mr Jones left this Parish to work in India, but he is still remembered by many parishioners. At present he is touring the South Island, telling of his work in Bengal. He will visit Masterton for Sunday, 14th November. On that day he will preach at St Matthew’s at 11 a.m., and at Kuripuni at 7 p.m. Let us all come and give him a real welcome home.

BRICKS

Yes−a tremendous number of bricks have been sold, but there are still plenty left. These bricks, salvaged from the Church, have gone far and wide over the Wairarapa. A large number have gone to farms for sheep-pens, cow-bails, etc. They are being sold at £5 per thousand, and Mr C. R. Mabson will be pleased to hear from anyone who wants bricks. Just ring 1720 or 1761.

KURIPUNI NOTES

Following the evening service on Sunday, 17th October, a welcome social was extended, in the Epiphany Hall, to Capt. H. Sutcliffe, C.A. There was a splendid attendance. Short, happy and sincere speeches of welcome were given by the Archdeacon and Messrs Kemp and Boddington. Capt. Sutcliffe suitably replied. Supper was served, and all felt that a new and happy chapter had opened in the life of the Church of the Epiphany.

The sudden passing of Miss A. Ashwell, while on a visit to Wanganui, came as a great shock to all her friends in Masterton. Her gentle and kindly nature endeared her to all, and we shall miss her at the Church of the Epiphany where she worshipped and for which she had worked so faithfully.

The annual effort of the Epiphany Ladies’ Guild will this year take the form of a Garden Fete with Bring and Buy Stalls, to be held in the grounds of Sedgley Home, on Saturday, 20th November, from 2 to 5 p.m. This promises to be a particularly happy function, and we ask for the whole-hearted support of all members and friends of the Church of the Epiphany. The Guild has decided that this year the whole proceeds will be given to the Rebuilding Fund of St Matthew’s.

C.E.M.S.

The study book, “The Ten Commandments in the 20th Century.” is proving excellent. Live questions are presented and give rise to keen and worthwhile discussion. Last month, Mr R. Brooks presented the chapter dealing with “Property.” At the same meeting some social problems were discussed and suggestions for reform were made. The next meeting of the branch will be held on Monday, 1st November, at 7.45 p.m., in the Parish Hall. The subject will be “The Sanctity of Human Life,” and the discussion will range round such matters as the death penalty and the justification and causes of war.

SALE OF WORK

Week by week through the winter months the Ladies’ Guild have been meeting and working in preparation for their annual Sale of Work. The Sale will be held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Church Street, on Wednesday, 24th November, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All the usual stalls will be there, laden with good and useful things. Afternoon tea will be available. Come and make the Sale of Work a record success. Never was it needed more. We want everybody in the Parish to have a share in this great effort. Help the stall-holders stock their stalls, and come, everybody, to the sale on Wednesday, 24th November, in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Church Street.

BISHOP BADDELEY

The Bishop of Melanesia, with headquarters in the Solomons, is living up to the reputation he won in the first World War when he was awarded the D.S.O. AND M.C. He has had many adventures but refused to leave the islands in dangerous days. Both Australians and Americans have paid high tribute to the value of his work and to his heroism. They give high praise to the Natives trained in the Mission field who have played a glorious part against the Japanese. Bishop Baddeley is making a hurried tour of New Zealand, and he will speak at a meeting in St Matthew’s at 7.45 p.m. on Friday, 19th November. This is an opportunity not to be missed. The Bishop has a stirring tale to tell. For the sake of that story and as a tribute to the Bishop himself, let us all come to the meeting.

MAGAZINE DONATIONS

Mrs W. S. Dickens, 4/-; Mrs Spencer 3/-; Miss K. King, 2/6; Mrs Harker, 5/-; Mrs Woollams, 2/6.

“Church and People” : Mr S. Taylor, 2/6.

DEAN WARREN

Those who heard the Dean of Christchurch speak over the air about his recent experiences in America, will be delighted to have the opportunity of hearing him in person. The Dean met representatives of many nations in conference, and he has a vital message about the American war effort and world plans for the future. The Dean will be the speaker at a public meeting to be held in Knox Hall, Masterton, on Friday, 26th November, at 8 p.m. It is worth making an effort to be present at this meeting, over which the Mayor will preside. Matters vital for New Zealand and the future of the world will be dealt with by Dean Warren.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT

We all missed this popular event last year. The earthquake made it impossible. This year, however, teachers and children were determined not to miss again. It has been hard to have practises without the old facilities of the Parish Hall, but, undaunted, they have had their practises and this year’s concert promises to be one of the best ever held. It will be held in the Methodist Hall on Thursday, 18th November, at 7.45 p.m. We hope that all parishioners will show their appreciation of the splendid spirit of our teachers and of the children by coming in full force to the concert, and so give the children a packed hall.

BIBLE CLASS DANCE

All the arrangements for this were carried out by the committees and it proved a record success. It was a very happy occasion, reflecting the happy fellowship which youth share in the service of the Church. It was good to see everybody else had a happy time. The only regret was that it wasn’t held in our own building--but the time will come when the Parish Hall is once again the centre of the social side of our youth work. We congratulate all concerned on this splendid success. Bible Class members are grateful to Mesdames Bennett and Thomson for help in the kitchen, and to Messrs A. O. Jones and C. R. Mabson for help at the door.

BAPTISMS

August

28 Barbara Pauline Unsworth

Beverley Margaret Anderson

Cherille Jocelyn Anderson

September

5 Dorothy Cecilia Bell

10 Neil Ross Gray

11 Warren Mervyn Williams

12 John Oswald Percy

Elizabeth Ann Durie

19 Henry Arthur Christensen

25 John Clarence Harding Wikaira

Alan John Taplin

Margaret Ethel Taplin

Doreen Jean Taplin

October

17 Janet Eleanore McDonagh

24 Lorraine Marguerite Barr

MARRIAGE

August

31 Lloyd Lawrence Bigley and Patricia Bonnie Childs

31 Athol Edgar Saunders and Nancy Lillian Pilbrow

September

4 Thomas Edward Corlett and Bessie Rosina Hill

4 Charles Kenneth Hinder and Beris Myra Boyes

11 Thomas Archibald Gray Garner and Margaret Isabelle Wilkinson

15 Alan James Henderson and Jean Dodgson Voyce

18 Gordon John Duff and Ola May Eddy

18 Richard Stewart Benner and Pamela June Heffer

18 Richard Stuart Benner and May Thompson

October

2 Roger Montford Minton and Una Doreen Davies

2 Norris Richard McClelland and Sina Jensen

9 Robert Raymond Frederick Ryan and Alice Amy Eton.

BURIALS

September

6 Walter McAliece

9 William Thomas Perkins

29 Herbert Millington

October

1 Edward Richards

13 Agatha Gertrude Keith

Charles Nicholson Cole

Charles Frederick Major Leach

14 Elizabeth Carey

27 Thomas Gadsby.

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