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ST. SAVIOUR’S BOYS’ HOME

PRIEST AS RECTOR DISCUSSION BY GUILD By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, October 19. A proposal that future rectors of St. Saviour’s Boys’ Orphanage, Timaru, should be chosen from among the priests of the Church was d'.bated at the annual meeting of St. Saviour's Guild last evening. A motion to that effect was moved by the Rev. E. Osmers (Methven), but later lapsed with the concurrence of the mover after It had been discussed. One speaker expressed the opinion that if the home was concerned only with the physical equipment of the boys It might just as well be taken over by the Government. It was made clear by speakers that the discussion was entirely on a matter of principle and had no reference to personalities. Mr Osmers urged that in the event of any future appointment of . rector of the Timaru Home a ma t able to care for the spiritual welfare of the boys should be chosen, and expressed the opinion that the post could best be filled by a priest of the Church. Mr Osmers moved: "That this meeting of St. Saviour’s Guild expresses the opinion that if at any later date an appointment is to be made to the rectorship of St. Saviour’s Orphanage, such appointment should be that of a priest of the Church.” Many of the old boys of the home had no love of the institution or their church, Mr Osmers said, and he himself knew of several who were living after the manner of the prodigal son. The speaker added that his remarks were no reflection on the present rector, but the work done by Archdeacon Jacobs and the Rev. L. A. Knight showed the value of a priest being in charge. No Applications From Clergy. Mr H. G. Livingstone said the post of rector had been advertised and members of the clergy could ' ave put In applications, but none did. He felt sure that the best man offering had been chosen. The Rev. H. I. Hopkins, the first old boy from the Timaru home to be ordained, supported the motion. He spoke of the high spiritual tone of the home in the days of Archdeacon Jacobs and Mr Knight and the different tone noticeable in the days of certain laymen. Under the guidance of a priest the boys had a better chance, of being turned out robust spiritually as well as physically. Mr Hopkins said that if the Home were to be concerned only with the physical welfare of its charges, the Government might as well take it over. They had bigger financial resources and could probably do just as well. Mr K. M. Gresson thanked the speakers for a frank expression of opinion, but sa : ' he did not think it wise that such a motion should be passed. If they had a layman who was suited for the position and a clergyman who was not .whom should they appoint? He did not think the council should be bound and believed that the best man available should be appointed. Bishop West-Watson said he understood that Mr Osmers was not particularly concerned with the question of whether the motion w'as put, but wished to give his opinion. His Lordship asked whether Mr Osmers wished to force a division, adding that he felt sure the guild would not lose sight of his remarks. Mr Osmers said he did not wish to press the majter and urged that his remarks were not intended as derogatory to the present rector. The motion was not put and the matter closed.

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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19625, 20 October 1933, Page 3

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ST. SAVIOUR’S BOYS’ HOME Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19625, 20 October 1933, Page 3

ST. SAVIOUR’S BOYS’ HOME Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19625, 20 October 1933, Page 3