NEW PRIMATE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 285, 1 December 1928, Page 9

NEW PRIMATE.

FINAL CONFIRMATION.

Objections To Appointment Of Dr. Lang Ruled Out.

OATH OP ALLEGIANCE TAKEN.

(Australian Presa Assn.—United Service.)

(Received 11 a.m.)

LONDON, November 30.

The final ceremony for the confirmation of the new Primate was held at Dick Whittington's church, St. Mary le Bow, before a court of seven Bishops, presided over by the Bishop of London, Dr. Winnington Ingram, and in the presence of the Lord Mayor and aldermen. Dr. Cosmo Lang took the oath of allegiance. The court then considered objections from the Protestant Alliance, several clergy, and also Mr. J. Kensit.

Most of the objections complained that Dr. Lang tolerated Romish practices and approved the use of the 1928 Prayer Book, despite the Parliamentary rejection.

Another said Dr. Lang is not sympathetic towards the principles of Reformation and encourages medieval usages and doctrines. When the objections Were heard Dr. Winnington Ingram announced that the court would proceed with the confirmation as no legitimate objections were entered.

The archbishop took the oath of allegiance to the King, kneeling. He then stood up and pronounced a declaration against Simony and his assent to the 39 articles of the Book of Common Prayer and the Church's doctrines.

He then signed tnem, using the official title Cosmo Cantuar for the first time.

Thereafter the Bishop of London formally inaugurated the Primate by announcing that the court had confirmed his election.

Dr. Lang became St. Augustine's 97th successor. He held up the Canterbury Cross in his left hand, faced the congregation and pronounced <his blessing.

After the ceremony "No Popery" pamphlets were distributed in the street, but in view of the annoyance given to the .recipients the police intervened.