DUNELM SCHOOL.
CHAPEL CONSECRATED. - His - Lordship Bishop West-Wat.son performed the consecration ceremony in the new chapel at Dunelm School last evening. Many old boys -of the school were present, as well, as -Mr C. E. Ferris, headmaster of the school; Rev. H. N. Wright, vicar of Lower lliccarton: and Air A. E. Flower, of Christ's College. The is a neat structure lined inside with 'dark panelling. In the eastern wall is yet to be placed a stained-glass window sacred to the memory of the late Mr C. L. Wiggins; founder and, first headmaster..of the school. A short but fitting service of dedication was held last night. The Bishop in his sermon said that the erection of the chapel was a great act.of faith, and wag witness that all the events in the life of the school, were dedicated to God. .■ . ■ "What does' it mean ?" .he asked. "We must not divide our life into the religious in chapel ■ and the secular outside of it." The chapel served to show all that whatever they did it was dedicated to God. They must remember that lin games, -in studies, and in social life.
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Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19285, 14 April 1928, Page 16
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