KING'S SCHOOL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20117, 30 November 1928, Page 12

KING'S SCHOOL.

PROVISION OF A CHAPEL. THE DEDICATION CEREMONY. ARCHBISHOP AVERILL OFFICIATES The new chapel at King's School, Remuera, was dedicated yesterday morning by Archbishop Averill at a short service, which was attended by a number of parents and friends of boys at tho school. Tho service was conducted by the headmaster, tho Itev. J. G. Castle, while Canon 11. K. Archdall, the headmaster of King's College, read Hie lesson. Tho urchbishop was attended by the Rev. G. 0. Cruickshiink, vicar of # St. Mark's, Remucni, while Archdeacon G. Mac Murray and (ho Revs. D. W. Coleman, G. Coats and A. W. Payne were also present. The short sermon was given by Archbishop Averill, who said this was the day to which all connected with the school had been looking forward, the day when the school had its own chapel. God must have his proper place in every school, just as in nil other activities of life. Thero could bo no true education apart from religion.

"Wo aro chiefly indebted for this chapel to tho inspiration of your headmaster," continued the archbishop. " Almost above all, however, wo arc indebted to you boys for your help in building and furnishing the chapel. It will always be a sourco of joy to you to know that you had a part in erecting this building and giving your contributions so that it might be dedicated properly furnished." In conclusion he explained to the boys tho real meaning of the ceremony of dedication, changing what was formerly an ordinary building into a church.

A service was held in the chapel last evening, at which a number of old boys of King's College were present. The headmaster conducted the service.

The chapel is a wooden building of simple design standing near the road to the cast of the main block of school buildings Externally it is plainly furnished, the only adornment being arched porches at tho doors and a small belfry in the middle of the roof. The building is long and narrow, tho pews being arranged lengthwise, facing each other. The interior is finished with darkstained panelling, the furnuiture being of the same colour. A feature of the building is the steeply-vaulted roof. The chapel is fenced oil from the other school property, one door in the end porch only giving access to the school grounds.