THE CATHEDRAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 108, 17 September 1868, Page 2

THE CATHEDRAL.

The following is the report of the Cathedral Commissioners for 1868. It was submitted to the Synod by the Rev. Canon Wilson :— The Cathedral Commission hare to report that during the past year no progress has been made in the erection of the Cathedral. The engagement of the Resident Architect has terminated, aud his account with the Commission is cluietl. The Architect's office on the Cathedral site is now in the occupation of Mr Mountfort, architect, having been let to him conditionally, that he shrill vacate it when required, for the prosecution of the work. The Commission can only express their regret that a work commenced under the most encouraging prospects is for the present brought to a close. The hope of further progress must depend on a marked revival of commercial prosperity in the Province, and on the renewed zeal and increased libarality of Churchmen. K. J. C, Christchurch/ Sept. 15, 1868. •**-' CATHEDRAL BUILDING FUND.

Dr. £ a. d. To subscriptions raised prior to 1863, including £1000 first government grant, also, bank interest on fixed deposits 1341 19 3 „ Local subscription* to date 7828 8 6 „ Collected on occasion of laying foundations 27 0 3 „ Provincial Investment and Loan Association — repayment of loan 1000 0 0 „ Interest on £ 1000 35 0 0 „ Bank overdraft this day to balance 65 12 9 £9798 0 • Cr. By commission paid on collection of subscriptions ... 61 11 6 „ Printing, advertising, &c ... 174 15 7 „ Snndry other charges ... 418 11 S „ Foundations 5399 8 9 „ Resident architect's charges 1819 9 3 „ Plant purchased from contractor 160 0 0 „ Works carried on by day labour since 1865 635 0 1 „ Refund subscription paid in excess 10 0 0 „ Interest on bank overdraft ... 119 4 4 „ Loan to Provincial Investment and Loan Association 1000 0 0 £9798 0 9