THE PRIMACY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 8964, 15 April 1890, Page 5

THE PRIMACY.

FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS, The Bishop of Nelson arrived in Wellington from Christchurch on Sunday, and had interviews yesterday morning with the Bishop of Wellington and with the Chancellor of the Wellington Diocese (Mr Quick), when the arrangements relative to the coming election of a Primate were fully discussed. Bishop Suter finally decided to convene the special session of the General Synod for Wednesday week, the 23rd inst., a day earlier than had been previously proposed. This will enable members from Auckland, Taranaki, and Hawkes Bay to arrive by the through train on Tuesday night. With regard to the place of meeting, a question arose whether the Diocesan Library or the Exchange Hall would be the more convenient place. Bishop Suter, however, was in favour of the Diocesan Library, and it was agreed to ask the Standing Committee to authorise its use for the purpose. As the total number of members does not exceed that of the Wellington Diocesan Synod it was thought there would be abundance of room. It was further decided that there should be a celebration of the Holy Communion, at •St. Paul’s Church, at 8 a.m on the day of meeting, and a special evening service at 5 p.m., and that the Synod should meet at 7.30 p.m. for the necessary notices of motion to be given. The election of Primate will take place on the following day (Thursday), and if practicable also the confirmation of Archdeacon Julius’ election to the Christchurch bishopric, so that Northern members may be able to leave by Friday’s through train, and Southern members by Friday afternoon’s steamer. A special meeting of the Wellington Standing Committee was held yesterday afternoon, the Bishop (in the chair), the Archdeacon, the Chancellor, the Rev. J. Jones, Messrs K. Wilson, J. W.A. Marchant, and C. Rous Marten being present. It was agreed that the Diocesan Library should be used for the General Synod’s session, and the Bishop, the Archdeacon, the Chancellor, and Mr Rons Marten were appointed a sub-committee to arrange for the reception and entertainment of the members.