WAIKATO SYNOD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19991, 6 July 1928, Page 14

WAIKATO SYNOD.

STATISTICS OF DIOCESE.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO MISSIONS

CARE OF ORPHAN CHILDREN.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON, Thursday

Tho Waikato Diocesan Synod resumed its third day's sitting this evening, Bishop Cherringlon presiding.

Statistics were submitted showing that there were 27 parishes and parochial districts in the diocese, 64 churches and 179 other places where services were held. There wero 32 priests, 6 deacons and 45 lay readers. There were 139 pupils in Church schools, 3059 Sunday School pupils and 221 Sunday School teachers in the diocese.

Receipts for parish purposes for flic year totalled £15,914, including receipts from endowments, £972; offertories, £7655; and subscriptions, £3231. Receipts for diocesan purposes totalled £2917 and included general diocesan fund, £392; Maori mission fund, £569; other purposes, £1955.

Tho Diocesan Missionary Committee reported that in response to tho appeal made by the New Zealand Board of Missions contributions to foreign missions had totalled £794 during the year. Tho committee recommended that in no case should a parish quota be increased this year. Tho bishop said he had asked the Board of Missions not to make the Waikato Diocese's quota more than £7OO, as more than this could not possibly bo raised. Tho diocese had managed to raise nearly £BOO, so he thought it had dono very well.

Authority was given for the sale of a piece of land at Gordonton, which had been set aside many years ago as a church site. The area was not now considered suitable for the purpose, another site having been secured. The price was quoted at £3O, the proceeds, to be devoted to the building of a church at Gordonton. Tha Rev. J. W. Robinson (Huntly) gave notice to move, "that in the opinion of the synod it is desirable that provision should be made for orphan and destitute children by our Church in this diocese, either by the establishment of an orphan home, the boarding out system or any other suitable method, and that if considered advisable the necessary steps be taken."

The third reading of the bill defining the boundaries of the parish of St. Mary, New Plymouth, was passed. The motion brought forward by Mr. Lysons yesterday expressing appreciation of the Rev. F. G. Harvie's services and regret at his loss to the dioceso wr.s carried without dissent.

The following elections took place:— Pensions Board: Dean G. R. Harnett and Mr. F. Harris, Assessors to Bishop's court Archdeacons F. G. Evans and E. M. Cowie, Canon G. H. Gavin, the Revs. H. R. B. Gillespie, H. E. Jones, R. H. Trill, Messrs. G. R. Stead, F. Harris, D. Hay, K. S. Caldwell, E. S. Rutherford, and A. B. Whyte. Diocesan Missionary Committee: Canons J. A. Kayll, E. K. Strong and E. S. Wayne, and Messrs. F. M. Strang, F. Harris and L. B. Gilfillan.

THE STANDING COMMITTEE

BISHOP'S WARM TRIBUTE,

[BY TELEGRAPH. OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Thursday.

Considerable interest was taken at the meeting of the Waikato Diocesan Synod this evening in the election of the Standing Committee. There was a large attendance of the public whpn the election took place. The following were elected:—Archdeacons F. G. Evans and E. M. Cowie; Canons J. L. A. Kayll and G. H. Gavin, the Revs. Lionel Harvie, R. L. Connolly, F. W. Wilkes and K. Hadfield. Messrs. A. E. Bruce, H. G. Corbett, D. Hay, T. G. Hirst, F. Harris, J. R. 0. Lockhead, E. S, Rutherford, C. R. Stead, J. T. Wynyard and G. W. Seton.

When the election had been announced Bishop Cherrington said practically the same Standing Committee that acted last year had been returned. He was most grateful to the old Standing Committee. It had worked under most trying and difficult circumstances and had given of its best in time, advice and support. The bishop said he did not think meiri.bers of synod realised the trouble the committee took regarding the affairs of the diocese. Its meetings occupied more than a full day in dealing with the affairs of a new and in some ways a difficult diocese. It had taken great pains and had explored every avenue in its efforts to place diocesan affairs on a satisfactory basis. The bishop assured synod that he had been anxiously concerned to identify himself with Standing Committee. He paid a tribute to the committee's integrity and reliability. Regret was expressed by the bishop that some members had not sought re-election and he heartily welcomed the new members. He hoped and trusted that the new committee would work together to achieve success in the months to come. (Applause.)

STIPENDS OF VICARS.

RESOLUTION BY SYNODSMEN,

[:by telegraph.—OWN correspondent.] HAMILTON, Thursday. A laymen's conference was held in connection with the Waikato Diocesan Synod this morning. The following resolution was passed:— "That this meeting of synodsnien favours the proposal that the stipends of all vicars should he raised to £350 when such action is possible and recommends the proposal to the serious and sympathetic: consideration of all vestries concerned." This afternoon members of synod and their wives and a number of Hamilton residents were entertained at a garden party at Bishop scour t by Bishop Cher4'ington and Mrs. Cherrington. The weather was fine but cold.