CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 2950, 28 September 1910, Page 53

CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

WELLINGTON, September 26. The first of a series of mid-day di*. courses was given to-day in connection with the Church of England mission hy r . Bishop Julius, of Christchurch. Tfcwe was an attendance of about a hundred, chiefiv young men. Canon Stuart spoke at, the next luncheon interval at I.oU to * an audience of about 200 men. Both services were accomoanied with prayer and hymns The 20 minutes meeting tor women in the Seamen's Institute was very well attended, the large hall being abou« three-parts full. Canon Stuart took the first meeting, and after a hymn and prayer gave an interesting address. Bishop . Julius conducted the second meeting. a " NAPIER. September 26. n The Anglican General Mission concludes its labours in the diocese of Waiapu tomorrow, having commenced in various . churches throughout the district on the ">»'t.h inst. The attendances at the services have been daily increasing at all ihe churches, and a notable feature has'" been the large congregations at the meet'nes of men. and the fart that many have renewed their vows after years of neglect and indifference to the claims of the Church* Open-air meetings have been successfully held, short services held almost daily in the railway workshops, and special addresses given to the children. Speaking to a reoorter to-day, Canon H. V. Stuart said the general resnonse had been very gow' and the mission was heartily welcomed. One thing , that had impressed him during his stay in New Zealand had oeen the keen in-": terest taken in the church and its welfare bv the lay members. This interest wai shown not onlv in looking after the busM ne»i connected with the church's finan< cial matters, etc., but also in the desiri and effort to extend its spiritual influence.