DIOCESAN SYNOD.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19001, 25 October 1923, Page 3

DIOCESAN SYNOD.

SIXTH BAY. TTh> time! session if the nineteenth Synod i>F tl 10 Anglican diocese of 1 funedin was resumed at, SI. Paulks Schoolroom yesterday afternoon tinder the presidency of Bishop Richards. Bishop of Dunedin. The Synod agreed to extend fraternal greetinfix to the Auckland and Christchurch Synods, now in session. A disfn.ss.ion on the appointment of a mmmission to report on the parish boundaries of die parochial di.-lrict. of Soulliland was ended Hy a. motion (o proceed to the next bii.-ine.-s. SUNDAV St 'I IDOLS. The Sessional Committee on Sunday SelionU presented the following report: . The Sessional Committee, like t!ie Sunday SJioel 'leafhers’ Association, deeply realise? I lie difficulties of the country clergy. whose ilnties hinder them from keeping in touch with llien- Sunday reboots, ami who arc hared with the further dittieulty of obtaining teacher;-, and suitable appliances. Tlir asMiciatioii is anxious to assist under those circumstances, and would welcome communication.-. from clergy ami siiperinteinlenb. which would enable R, to render help. ()«•• iiier f■> the frequent removal of families from place to place, the children rarely receive any consecutive Hist ruction. It must lie undent to the clergy that nnlc.-s some measure of uniformity in instruction i? adopted tile children must suffer, and it is therefore urged that the scheme sot forth by (ho association, with the approval of ithe Bishop. be generally adopted. The. Rev. J. IT. Rogers submitted the report, and moved the following resolution:

“that (his Synod earnestly recommends to the clergy the adoption. a,s far us possible, iff the scheme of instruction for the next three years set, forth by the association with tlie approval of the Bishop. The mover stated that, the Diocesan Teachers' •Association desired in every way to help the clergy, particularly those in the country, in their Sunday school work. They could help by giving advice on modern Sunday school methods, and by sending delegates to rouse enthusiasm. Under present conditions there might bo a most incongruous medley of teaching given to a child in any one year- if it moved to different schools. The basis of all the teaching should be the (Tmrch Cathechism. —(“Hear, hear.”) It had been set out as a basis of a three years' course, and he should show that it would be quite easy for everyone to adopt that course. The lessons extended over 28 Sundays, which left a balance of 22 Sundays in the. year. After making allowance for revision and other special Sundays that left the vicar perfectly free to use several Sundays in the year for giving instruction in any subject for which lie might have a special predilection. Ho felt the supremo importance ot a continuous course of instruction on the basis of the Catechism. Iho Rev. C. H. Siathani said that the income from a sum of £2OOO was available tor the purpose of ensuring that proper instruction was given in the Church Catechism. That fund was at the disposal of tiie archdeacons. 'The motion was carried. AN UNCOMPLETED ELECTION. Two clergy remained to be elected to the Standing Committee, and at 4 p.m. the election was proceeded with. Half an hour later the scrutineers returned and reported no election. Mr R. B. Williams moved that the Synod proceed to the next business. There was evidently no chance of cominor to a decision. The motion was seconded, and Doan Fitchett asked what would happen if the election was not completed. It waa stated in that the vacancies would be filled by the Standing Committee. Tile motion was declared carried on the voices, and the Synod proceeded to consider the Diocesan Funds Statute. DICESAN FUNDS STATUTE. The Bill to make provision by assessment instead of by offertories for certain diocesan funds was taken at the committee stage. The Chancellor later reported that there was no report, and the matter was therefore dropped. DIOCESAN INSTITUTIONS

The Sessional Committee on Diocesan Institutions reported as follows : St. Mary’s Orphanage: The good work of this institution shows that 37 children are being well cared for. We are glad to note that bequests have been made of over £6OO, which have been invested. Tho matron (Miss Farrow) devotes herself wholeheartedly and successfully to the benefit of tho children. Wo commend the annual report to the attention of members of the Synod. Home for Boys; The annual report deserves careful reading. The finances arc in a healthy condition, whilst the bequest of a farm worth over £2500 opens up possibilities of future development. All this is due to tho untiring energy of the I’cv. G. Moretou. Tho work of the manager and matron deserves special mention. Further extension is needed, and a chapel is required. Men's Mission: This report Grows the many activities of the excellent work of the Rev. V. G. Bryan King (during 14 years past) and of his coadjutor, the Rev. G. Moretou. It would bo impossible to speak roo highly of the work. We are glad that a new worker will be added after Christmas, which will enable the work to be done more efficiently'. We woidd earnestly unpport the proposal to provide suitable headquarters. Tho work of tho chaplains includes visitation of the Public Hospital, Wakari Sanatorium. Benevolent Institution, and the Caversham Industrial School. It would greatly facilitate work in these institutions if the country clergy would intimate to the chaplains the names of any parishioners or others entering the. same. Girls’ Hostel: This institution is making its way. It requires some £4OO to give it a fair start. Its usefulness will grow ns it becomes better known, and it will supply a long-felt want. As this is our first annual reference to (he girls’ hostel, we think that the committee are deserving of high commendation for starting the hostel. General; We hope, that the. Synod will not regard this report as intended to conclude the discussion of the reports of these institutions already laid before Synod. Iml rather to encourage discussion. Advisory Board ; The Bishop has acted upon the resolution of last, .Synod and called into being an Advisory Board, winch we earnestly hope will lead to the eo-ordinatiou of the social work of the diocese.

The report - was presented by the Rev. V. G. Bryan Kins', who moved its reception. He complained of the lack of interest shown by fyvnod in the .vetivilies of (he various institutions. He asked the clergy to forward to him promptly the names of any of their parishioners coming in to hospital or homes or the gaol, so that he might get in touch with them. Canon Xcvill said that Mr Trank King and the Grenslade family had promised fdOO each to the. Girls’ Hostel, so that only £?0f) was now required. The report was received. SKfAVyX C" LI. EOF. I'd). - L. D. Ritehie asked for the report from Selwvn College. Dean Fitchett. said the Bishop was the ,-aly one in a position to give such a report. Bishop Richards said Selwvtt College should nave been included in the report of the Chapter, lint for some reason the Chapter had not reported. Dean Fitchett said he had been asked to make the report from the Chapter. He sat down to do it, but gave it up in despair. Tn any case, (he affairs of the Chapter had been thoroughly discussed in Synod. CLERGY FOR OUTLYING BARTS. The commission appointed by the Bishop to consider Che possibility of a. hotter supply of clergy to the outlying purls of the diocese presented the following interim report : A homo mission brotherhood with hcadnuarters in Dunedin would need the raising of a capital sum say, £IIO.OOO. In the opinion of the commission, this is not. practicable at (he present- time. The commission is of opinion that there are outlying districts in which additional clergy might be placed if adequate financial aid were given [torn a central fund, and submits to the. Finod the following resolution “That. it. be an instruction to the Standing Committee to provide to the extent, of its ability for church extension in the outlying districts in every case submitted to it by tho Bishop.'’ Tho .attached motion was moved by the .Rev. C. W. Foreman.

After discussion. Mr H. Dawson moved ns jin onidiilnif'i'l 11 n ■ addition rifter the words 'or its ability oi the following words. “liJivine recard to oilier elainr.s on llie funds administered liy (hern.'’ 'llie motion was adopted as amended, an assurance having been civen Ibid (here was no siiKrrestion in the motion of the appointment of a paid organiser. ASSESSMENTS. dhe Asses-merit Committee reported (hat tire Diocesan HefUslnrr estimated the requirements for the year endure September 30. 1024, at £5lO, am) Unit fbe_amonnt required for diocesan funds is £7OO. Details of the assessment of eaeh parish followed. The report was adopted. THANKS. Hearty votes of thanks were aeeorded to the secretaries of Synod, to all who had provided hospitality to members of Synod, to the press, and to the president of Synod. The Synod roso finally at live minutes ter 6,