THE CHURCH AND THE EDUCATION ACT.
[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ELLINGTON, Monday. At a meeting of the Diocesan Synod this evening, Mr. C. Rouse Marten moved his motion ro the private Schools Bill, urging upon all Church memberd to vote for those Diem hers at the general election who will *upp.irt such a measure. Mr. Marten said the resolution was the outcome of a meeting held during the recess, and he was (imply the mouthpiece of the committee. The Rev. Coffey seconded the motion. Mr. ilellicoe spoke strongly against the motion, saying that it was undesirable that the Church should be mixed up in politics to such an extent. Mr. Coffey said the typical Parliamentary man feared 110 God. All ho (eared was his constituents. The Rev. Mr. I'aigemoved an amendment, that the Synod pass on to the next order of the day. Mr. Richardson seconded the amendment, which was lost by 19 to 21. After a short discussion, the motion was lost by -3 to 17. '
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8386, 14 October 1890, Page 5
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