LATE CANON KNOWLES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17273, 14 September 1916, Page 4

LATE CANON KNOWLES.

THE FUNERAL. The. funeral of tho late Canon France Knowles took place from his late residence, 19, Gloucester Street., yesterday afternoon. A short service was hold at the Cathedral conducted by Bishop Julius, assisted by the Rev F. N. Taylor, vicar of St Luke’s Church, and tho Rev F. R. Inwood. Thfero was a representative attendalien of all branches of tho diocese, including the Standing Committee of tnc Synod; Cathedral Chapter, Cathedra choir, Cathedral sidesmen. Cathedral Bellringers’ Society, Church Propel y Trustees, Diocesan Choral Association, clergy and laymen. w n . Luo bearers were Alessis Jx. at land and G. E. Way (Ohurck Property Trustees), G. A. Thompson and b. 11. Alathews (Diocesan offico staff), ib. KWebb (Christ’s College) and E. G. Hogg (Diocesan Standing Committee). On arrival at the Cathedral tho choir met the coffin amid the tolling ol muffled bells, and the anthem Happy and Blest are 'They ’ (Mendelssohn) was played by Dr Bradshaw. Hie body was placet! on tho chancel steps, and tho burial service was commenced. The choir sang tlio the 90th Psalm, and Bishop Julius, who conducted the service, read the lesson, which was tnken from the fifteenth ehapter of tho 'first epistle of St laul to the Corinthians, beginning, “But now is Christ risen from the dead. Ihe congregation then sang the hymn “On the Resurrection Morn,” and after prayer by the Rev F. N. Taylor the choir sang the anthem. As the cortege was leaving the Cathedral for the I, inwood Cemetery, Dr J. C. Bradshaw played Alendelssolm’s “I'uneral Hymn.” Tho cortoge then proceeded to" the Limvood Cemetery, where the Bishop conducted tho service at the graveside. Among those present wore Dean Carrington, Dean Harper, Archdeacons Gosset and Jacob, Canons Purchas, and Bean, a representative attendance of clergy from all parts of tho diocese, Messrs H. W. Bishop and E. J. Ross tChurch Property Trustees), T. W. Rowe, C. Hastings Bridge (Diocesan. Standing Committee) and H. H. Cholmondeley and G. Jones (St Saviour s Orphanage), the Hon C. A. 0. Hardy, M.L.C., arid Messrs A. limes, H. B. Lane, T. Stone, T. I. Smaill, W. L. Clirystall, R. W. Simpson (Tima?u), C. J. Cooper, E. W. Soager and A. J. Alorton. ■Wreaths were sent by Mrs G. L. Beath. Airs M’Dougall, Aliss Kiver, Airs Alills. the Misses' Saunders, the Misses Packer. Air and Airs Strouts. Air AY. H. Hargreaves, Miss Hargreaves, Air and Mrs G. A. Thompson. Air and Airs Austin Alabaster, Air and Mrs W. AVest lvnowles. the Christchurch Diocesan Choral Association. Air’F. IT. Garrick Air and Airs AV. Beadel. Airs 11. J. Knowles, Airs T. Edwards, Aliss Siiicox, 'All's and Miss Perry. AN APPRECIATION. Tho services of the late Canon Knowles as diocesan registrar and secretary were invaluable to the diocese, said a clergyman yesterday. Canon Knowles was a man of sterling character, and of considerable ability in ecclesiastical administration, possessing a very full and complete knowledge of the church history of tho dioceso. Having been one of the pioneer settlers of Canterbury, Canon Knowles had an intimate knowledge of church matters from the beginning of the Canterbury Province, which entitled him to be regarded as an authority on such matters in later administration. His close official connection with the Church Property Trust estates enabled him to give invaluable assistance readily in all matters affecting tho business of these estates. His office in the church was no 'sinecure. Throughout his long official period, and up to recent years, he was widely known throughout the diocese as a willing helper on Sundays in taking tlio duties of invalided clergymen—no' light addition to his work in the diocesan offices during the week. His courteous manner and prompt business aptitude were marked features in his relations with clergy and laity alike. Tho warm appreciation of tho late Canon by church people especially was feelingly expressed by the Bishop at ihe meeting of the Standing Committee on Tuesday evening, when a resolution was passed expressive of sympathy with the Canon’s family, and of the high esteem and sincere regard in which the committee, ns representative of the church in this diocese, cherishes the memory of so useful and laithful a servant of Christ.