ANGLICAN SYNOD

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16654, 15 October 1919, Page 8

ANGLICAN SYNOD

OPENING SESSION.

The first session of the-twenty-third Synod of the Diocese of Christchurch was opened yesterday afternoon in tho Diocesan Library, Christ's College, under the presidency of the Right Rev. Churchill Julius, Bishop of Christchurch. There were also present:— Clergy: Very Rev. C. W. Carrington, Dean of Christchurch; Ven. H. E Enaor, Archdeacon of Akaroa; Ven. P. is. Haggitt, Archdeacon of Christchurch; Ven. J. A. Jacob, Archdeacon of Timaru and Westland; Revs. W. S. liean, A. L. Canter, P. Carrington, E. E. Chambers, G. W. Christian, P. J. Cock 3, T. M. Curnow, F. Duimmge, F. P. Fcndall, O. Fitzgerald, C. A. Fraer, S. Hamilton, L. Hard, J. R. Hewland r -S. Hinson, J. Holland,. A. Hore, W. P. Hughes, A. H. Juiiua, J. A. Julius, W. F. Knowles, C. W. I. Maclaverty, H. H. Mathias, E. K.. Mules, C. G. Mutter, G. B. Nanson, A. H. Norris, C. C. Oldham, W. H. Orbell, C.. E. Perry. A. J. Petrie, E. C. \V. Powell,/ H. T. Ptirchae, H. Purchas, I>. Raokin, F. R. Rjvwle, P. Revell, H. N. Roberts, J. H. Rogers, C. L. Sparrow, F.' N. Taylor,,C. A. Tobin, E. Webb, J. R. "VVilford, H. A. Wilkinson, H. Williams H. N. Wright, H. T. York, J. R. Young, E. N. Blakist'on, T. H. Clarke, J. F. Feron., G. W. H. Harding, H. G. J Hay, 11. S. Leach, S. Parr, E. H. Shore, W. H. Styche, and J. I'. Wiseman. (Jmciating clergy: Revs. H. Williams T. J. Jasper Smy the, Ohas. Co-itea, F. R. inwood, H. P. Pritchett, and H. Stacker. Laity: Messrs J. C. Adams, H. D. Andrews, G. W. Armitage, S. J. Bailey, H. M. Bannehr, W. C. Bean, W. E. D. Bishop, G. E. Blanch, A. Boulnois, J. R. Cameron, F. W. Carpenter. W. Chapman, C. H. Clibborn, . • O'Donel Davis, W. B. Dixon, C. Ferrier, T. Gordon, W. Hall,, E. S. Hamilton, E. Hassall, E. G. Hogg, T. Hughes, A. J. Inwood, W. G. Jamieeon, P. H. J oimson C. E.' Jones, C.' E. Jiay, H. A', le Cren, C. W. Lecte, W. Mfles, J±. W. Palmer, H. Righton, E. J. Ross, J. E. M. Rountree, T. W. Rowe, R. W. Simpson, S. Smith, H. B. Sorensen, G. H. Stening, J. H. Upham, G. E. Way, S. Weld, C. J. Willis. H. H. Fisher, C. Lord, K. Matheson, and Dr. A. C. Sandston. Mr Jas. W. Heridersonj representing the" executive of the Provincial Board of Missions, "Wellington, was welcomed' and given a seat in the Synod. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. . The President, in his address, said that thankfulness must fill all hearts that tho long night of ruin and destruc-' tion was ended, and the day of reconstruction had begun. "Industrial trouble," his Lordship continued, "is the natural consequence of unrest, and an enormous expenditure of borrowed money. It cannot be expected that the industrial classes will settle down again to the ill-paid drudgery of the past. Tho recent strike in England, most happily ended, suggests some wholesome lessons, and affords some ground for hopo. Thd almost unexpected firmness of the Government, not inconsidorate of the claims which it opposed, the "steadiness of the people, and, may I not add, the moderation restraint of the workors, encourage the belief that a solution of these problems will be found." Referring to the problems before the Church, his Lordsiiip said that the Lambeth Conference, convened for next July> would be an occasion of vast interest and importance. If he were permitted to visit England again, and attend the conference, he might have something to say more worthy of their consideration. "The weakness and i failures of our work in the last few years," he continued, "have led us to realise as never before the disastrous consequences of disunion, while the Eractical sympathy and brotherliness etween chaplains at the front, of all denominations, lead ub to hope that reunion cannot be impossible to men of i Faith and Prayer. If. the realisation ! of such hopes is yet far distant, tbero * is nothing to forbid at this moment a closer union in social service. We do not think the less of the splendid efforts i of our own Church Army and other ' agencies when we acknowledge the magnificent work done by the Y.M.C.A. But the religious side of its work is far from satisfactory, at least in the opinion of most Churchmen. May I say without offence that we could cooperate most heartily in the social work of the Y.M.C.A. if, without loss | of its Christian foundation and characj ter. it gave itsolf to social work alone."

Denling with changes since last Synod, his Lordship gave a most hearty yrelcome to the chaplains returned from service in England, Branco, and Palestine. All were back save Bryan-Brown, ■ who lay buried .in France, and. MacKonzie Gibson, who was not likely to return for another year. He was proud of the men they sent out and thankful for the work which God enabled them to do.

In connexion with the educational activities of the Diocese, bis Lordship said that thq hostel at Bishopscourt had passed through troubled times, but was now doing well. Synod would be glad to hear that Miss Pughe was coming out from England at the end of the Tear to take charge. Thanks were due to Miss Baker for the able manner in which she had conducted the hostel during the interval. In their need of women specially trained and expert in rescue work, they were looking to Boston for four members of a community who were coming to Christchurch. at the end of the year. Before very long he trusted that they should haye -a home, established in the outskirts of Christchurch. in which the most unhappy members of society may find the help they need. These good women, coming to New Zealand, asked nothing for themselves but food and clothing, but they would want the co-opera-tion of the Church in the establishment of their homes. He earnestly commended them to the sympathy and prayers of Church people throughout the Diocese. ' _ ... "Many years aao. his Lordship

i deled, "one of our lay readers. Mr T. I. Smail. offered himself for service in ■>ur police courts, gaols, industrial schools, and other institutions. He was appointed Lay Evangelist, placed under the direction of the Bishop, and maintained, in part by us. and'in part by a committee of good Christian men of our own and other communions. Frequent testimony of the value of his labours reached me from time to time. He passed to his rest this year. The Standing Committee has now taken up the work and has enabled me. with the resistance I already rereived from the Rhodes Endowment, to appoint the Rev. Percy Revell as City Evangelist, a post for which he has many qualifications. On the motion of the Dean, seconded by the Ven. Archdearon Ensor, t!-e President was thanked for his address, and it was ordered to be printed. SYNOD OFFICERS. The Rev. J. R. Hewland was elected clerical secretary, and Mr Henry Highton. lay secretary. Mr H. D. Andrews was elected chairman of committees: and Mr Thomas Gordon, clerk of committees. SELECT COMMITTEES SET UP. A select committee, consisting ot the Dean, Canon S. Hamilton, Rev. C. A. JYaer. Mr G. Stenning. and Archdeacon Haggitt. was appointed to consider what steps if any, should be taken for the settine up of a Board of Missions for the Diocese. On the motion of Rev. F. N. Taylor, a select committee, consisting of the Ven. Archdeacon Haggitt, Revs. J. H. Rogers. F. N. Taylor, P. Revell, P.Carrington, F. Dunnage, J. A. Messrs McCarthy, Jamieson, Sorensen, 'Broadhead, Simpson, Biltcliff, and Hassall. was set up to consider and report upon the ways in which the Church may best commend the teachings of Christ to those who are seeking to solve the problems of industrial life: BILLS INTRODUCED. A Bill to amend the Diocesan Synod Election Statute, and a Bill to amend the regulations for the management of the Church of England Cemeteries in the Diocese of Christchurch. were introduced and read a first time. church Property trust SUBSIDY. I Mr W. C. Bean moved the approI priation of the Church Property ■Trust subsidy, a total of £4344 Os lOd. i Hie" Rev. E. K. Mules moved an ' amendment to the effect that the resolution be referred to a select _ committee to take into consideration the question of devoting some of the subsidv to providing stipends for curates. On a division the amendment was agreed to,' the voting being:—Ayes: Ciergy 34, Laity 23. Noes: Clergy 17, Laity 15. Mr Bean's motion-was referred to a select committee, consisting of Canon Wilford, the Revs. Mules, Rogers, Parr, and Messrs Clibborn and Bannehr. ■ OTHER BUSINESS. On the motion of the President, the boundaries of the Parish of Avonside wore altered. FOREIGN MISSIONS. At the evening sitting the Dean moved the adoption of the report of the Diocesan Board of Missions, and in doing so regretted that the contributions showed a decrease. Referring to the future of the Pacific he said that it was most important that China and Japan should be Christianised. Mr G. Stening seconded the motion, and emphasised the fact that the present time, following the conclusion of the great war, was opportune for renewed missionary effort. . The discussion was continued by the Ven. Arcihdeaoon Haggitt, and the Revs. F. A. Crawshaw and S. Parr. Mr J. W. Henderson, of the Wellington Diocese, and a member of the Provincial Board of Missions, at' the invitation of Synod addressed the members and explained that the Board waß not to be looked upon as a new organisation, but as an effort to coordinate the missionary work of the Church. The motion was agreed to unanimously, PENSION FUND. Mr"E. G. Hogg moved to the effect that the annual amount payable _to annuitants from the Augmentation Fund be postponed till Synod received the next quinquennial actuarial -resport on the state of the Pension Fund. He referred to the proposals to institute a Provisional Pension Fund, which he favoured as making better provision for the widows of clergymen. After discussion the motion was agreed to. Synod adjourned till 4 p.m. to-day. BAND OF HOPE UNION. ♦ ANNUAL COMPETITIONS. The annual Competitions of the Canterbury Band of Hope Union continued at the Choral Hall last evening, the hall being well filkd. Mr T. W. "West was in th« chair. . The classes judged were as follows:—Pianoforte Duet (class B), Vocal Solo (class B, girla)' recalls, Young Peop'e'a Chorus, Recitation (clas» C, girls), recalls, Dialogue (section II), Recitation • (class O, •boys), Scarf Drill, Sacred Solo (section 1.. firla, recalls), Dumb-bells (section I.), Voc.il 010 (class C, boys), Recitation (cass D.. male). The items were well given; and showed careful preparation on the part of the competitors. The final results of Monday's programme are as under:— PIANOFORTE DUET, . class C (Union election), "Salut d'Armour" (Elgar). Gwon and Arthur Reim (Union), 72 points 1 Vera and Olive Davidson vKnox), 70 points .. •• •• ..2 CLUB SOLO, Section 11. Mis* Winnie Cousins (Sydenham United), 85 points .. • •• .. 1 RECITATION, class B. Girls (Union Selection, "The Faithful Bird," W. Cowper.) Kathleen Philpott (Riccarton United), 86 points .. •• •• 1 Edna Lindsay (Linwood Presbyterian), 81 points. .. - . .. ..2 Annie Woallans Baptist), 77 points .. .. •• . ... 8 Phyllis Newth (Riccarton United), 76 points .. .. .. ..4 VOCAL SOLO, class B, Boys (Own Selection.) Eric A. Muireon (Madras street Methodist), "Mother Machree," 80 points 1 Roy Campbell (Opawa Methodist)," Homeland," 68 points .. .. 2 Erk> Milne (Riccarton United), "Blue Bells," 66 points ... .. 3 SACRED SOLO, Section 1., Boys (Own Selection.) Jack Townsend (Woolstoij. "Ho "Wipes the Tear from Every Wfe," 70 point® 1 Roy Campbell (Opawa Methodist), "He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye," 67 points .. .. •• ..2 Jack Mounsey (Riccarton United), "Jesus, Lord Je©Uß," 60' points ..3 PIANOFORTE SOLO, clars C. ( Union Selection) "Berceuse" (Paul Ambroise). Bessie Pollard (Sydenham United), 77 points .. . • ' ••. .. 1 Vera ' Coupland (WooJston), 75 points .. 2 Doris Pepper (Woolston), 70 points .. t Florrio Mardon (Edgeware), 70 points .. I ACTION SONG, Section 11. Knox, "The Song of the Sailors," 76 points .. •• •• 1 ESSAY COMPETITION, Section I. Bessie Pollard (Sydenham United) .. I Elcie Bartlett (Sydenham United) .. 2 Alice Bartlett (Sydenham United) 3 ESSAY COMPETITION, Section 11. %!*>«» Eileen Simmens (Knox) .. .. X HUMOROUS RECITATION, Section 11., Female (Own Selection). Miss Mabel Lewis (Zion), "A Lecture by One of Her Sex," 76 points .. 1 Wigg Gladys Dickson (Riccarton United), "Mr Brora has His Hair Cut," 65 points .. . - • • "2 CONCERTED RECITATION, Section I.

, (Own Selection.) Sydenham'' United, "Wanted," 64 paints 2 The Competitions will be continued tonight, when a. programme, consisting of tableau, pianoforte eolo cla£S B, recalls, vocal solos, hoop drill, dialogue section 1., violin solo section 1., humorous recitation eection 1., song in character section will be given.