KING'S SCHOOL CHAPEL.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 283, 29 November 1928, Page 8

KING'S SCHOOL CHAPEL.

DEDICATED BY THE PRIMATE. "NO EDUCATION APART FROM RELIGION." Under the name of the Holy Child a new chapel was dedicated at King's School, Remuera, this morning. Archbishop Averill performed the ceremony in the presence of a large assembly of pupils, parents and teachers. "There can be no true education apart from religion," said his Grace, in a short address to the boys at the conclusion of the service. The Archbishop took for Us text "This is none other but the House of God, .and this is the Gate of Heaven." While they were all grateful for the assistance which the vicar of St. Mark's and the vicar of St. Aidan's had so generously given In the past, they realised that the school must have its own chapel.' It was a necessary part of the school,' as there could be no true education' apart from religion. ! This itas the fourth chapel his Grace j had dedicated within the past year or so. First there had been the dedication of King's. College chapel, which many of the boys present that morning would know better in years to come. It was one of the most beautiful chapels in the world. Then there was thp chapel at the Diocesan Girls 1 * School.' Like the one at King's College, it overshadowed all the- nearby buildings. There was also a remarkable little chapel at a school near Hamilton, which had been built with concrete' blocks made by the pupils. His. Grace thought that a beautiful and wondexfuj thing, because the boys had made a sacrifice in making the blocks with their own hands. King'i School now had a chapel which was a credit to the school. It had been made possible by the inspiration of the headmaster and the sacrifice of the boys, many of whom had contributed from their pocket money to the building and its furnishings.' Those boys should feel proud that they had had a hand in the erection of a chapel to God's glory. His Grace said the chapel should be regarded as God's drawing room. In an ordinary house the drawing room was the place to which one withdrew. So with a church or chapel—one withdrew there, to be in the presence of God. "Here you will always And God's special presence," his Grace assured the lads. "Here God will hear your prayers and accept your work."

In formally dedicating the chapel at the request of the headmaster, Archbishop Averill said: "My dear sons, we know that from ancient times devout men have desired to build and set apart houses of prayer for the public worship of God in order that the people may gather, as one family, in reverence and humility to honour His name and to seek His grace. Such pious works our Heavenly Father hath ever accepted and prospered with his blessing. Let us, therefore, not doubt that He will approve our purpose in dedicating this building to His honour, in the faith of Jesus Christ, and let us pray that He will grant His blessing on this our undertaking." Prayers were said for all who should worship within the chapel, for those who will be baptised, confirmed and joined in holy matrimony within its walls, and for those who shall participate in the Holy Sacrament of the altar. Archbishop Averill pronounced the words of dedication: "In the faith of Jesus Christ we dedicate this chapel under the name of the Holy Child, to the glory of the ever blessed Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen." The headmaster, Rev. J. G. Castle, was congratulated on the success which had attended his efforts in bringing the chapel to completion. An old stable, of fine heart of kauri, was utilised as the basis of the fabric, and the result is most pleasing. The architect was Mr. Paterson, and the builder Mr. J. Ellingham. About half the total cost of £350 has already been donated. Parents and pupils made gifts of ornaments and furnishings in the sanctuary. Members of the King's College Old Boys' Association are invited to attend the opening of the chapel at 7.30 to-night.