STRANGE CHURCH SERVICE.
/ BEAT OF TOM-TOMS. NEW YORK, Nov. 24. OncQ again the Rev. William Guthrie, rector of St. Mark’s, in the Bauwerie, is the centre of the limelight because of a strange form of worship he has introduced into his church. Mr. Guthrie came into; conflict with Bishop Manning, who is in charge of the diocese, because he persisted in holding ritual dances in the church. Eventually he was forbidden to. do so. Now the rector is using Indians in his services. With the altar unveiled, two Indians lead the congregation in prayers, while lights are flashed rhythmically through heav.v incense. The intermittent, beat of tom-toms (native drums) heightens the already colourful service, as the congregation follows the intoning voices of the Indians. . . , . ,Before the service began the pastor warned the congregation to keep perfectly quiet in order not to disturb the “soiritual mood.” Bishop Manning declined to comment on the new service.
1 I would have held the service, even if the hi shop had disapproved.” said Mr. Gutlu-ie. “T am creating beauty. Those who op nose mv programme would understand if they studied it.”
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 10 December 1924, Page 3
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