STORM BREAKS IN WAIKATO SYNOD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18804, 5 July 1929, Page 5

STORM BREAKS IN WAIKATO SYNOD.

Per Press Association. HAMILTON, July 4. After three -lays’ peaceful session, a storm broke in the Waikato Synod this afternoon. Mr J. G. Wynyard (Te Awamutu) moved a severe vote of censure on Canon Kavll, for an article in “New Zealand Truth” supporting Bishop Cherrington. Mr Wynyard accused Canon Kayll of breach of privilege in publishing a statement regarding the Standing Committee’s resolution ex pressing sympathy with the Bishop lie added that the statement was ip complete, as there was no question of a vote of confidence in the Bishop The Rev R. L. Connolly (Te Aroha) replied \dgorously to Canon Kayll’s statement reflecting on himself. Mr T. G. Hirst (New Plymouth) supported Mr Connolly. Mr Douglas Hay objected to Canon Kayll’s and Mr Connolly’s contributions to the Press on diocesan disputes. Mr Hay added that he intended to resign from the Standing Committee. Canon Gavin suggested that Canon Kayll should apologise to Synod. Canon Kayll, replying, said he had been urged by many to publish the facts. He had resigned from the parish of Stratford in order to have free hands. The parishioners there told him that they had been urged r.ot to contribute funds while the present Bishop remained. Major J. B. Hine objected to Canon Kayll’s statement when the parishior. ers were not present to reply. Canon Kayll said: “Y'ou may pass any vote of censure you like. I shall continue the campaign as I have begun it.” He was convinced that the Bishop had done nothing to merit the abuse and hostility shown in the diocese. He offered before the putting of the motion to resign as clerical secretary of Synod. Synod deferred a vote on the censure motion, and asked Canon Kayll to continue as secretary.