ORGANIST RESIGNS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 2, 4 January 1937, Page 10

ORGANIST RESIGNS

CATHEDRAL CHOIR ADULT MEMBERS FOLLOW SUIT (By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. Following.on the resignation of Dr. J. C. Bradshaw, organist of the Christchurch Cathedral, it is understood that nearly all the adult members of the choir have tendered their resignations to Dean Julius. Dr. Bradshaw's resignation takes effect in March, but it is understood that the choristers have asked to be relieved of their duties within a month. Dean Julius said this morning that he had nothing to say concerning the matter except that the Cathedral Chapter would not hold a meeting until next month. . Dr. Bradshaw's resignation was tendered, it is believed, partly on account of a difference between him ann the Chapter in regard to the disciplining of choir boys. Some of the boys parents are said to have complained that choristers were given impositions for misbehaving and were kept up late at night writing lines. It is understood that Dr. Bradshaw tendered his resignation, but the Dean and Chapter asked him tci consider the matter for a week. Dr Bradshaw. however, according to the report, did not withdraw his resignation, and it was accepted by the Chapter. It is stated that the action taken b> the adult members of the choir in tendering their resignations was due to sympathy with Dr. Bradshaw.