ARCHBISHOP JULIUS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18364, 23 April 1925, Page 8

ARCHBISHOP JULIUS.

CANTERBURY'S FAREWELL.

TO-NIGHT'S HISTORIC FUNCTION

It will be a historic gathering in King Edward Barracks to-night—Canter-bury's farewell to one of her bestloved men, Archbishop Julius, as ho lays down the burdens of his public office. Not only will Christchurch be represented in her thousands, but the remotest parts of the Province will have their representatives—almost every parish is sending a quota. It will be a historic scene at the Barracks. There will bo the Archbishop and his clergy and his diocesan lay-workers, the accredited representatives of other Christian bodies, the First Citizen of Christchurch, the Boards of Colleges, and the humbler workers in the diocesan machine. Speeches will be delivered by chosen orators, 'flic clergy, the Jaitv and the women of his own church, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, and the chairman of the Ministers' Association, the Mayor of the City from their different standpoints and in their different roles, will pay tributo to> Archbishop Julius.

Ticket-holders arc advised to be in their places before 7.40, as no seats will be reserved after that hour. A few remaining tickets are obtainable at the Cathedral on application to the vergev this morning. At 7.40 the doors will be open to those who have been unableor forgotten to obtain tickets, and will remain open until the hall Ts filled. Seats, cannot be guaranteed to any who come without tickets, or who come after 7.40. The Woolston Band will play selections from 7 o'clock. The function will commence on the arrival of the Archbishop at 8 p.m., by the singing of "The Old Hundredth'."' The. hymn "0 God Our Help in Ages Past," will also be sung. Hymn sheets will not be provided, so any who require them are asked to bring their own hymn books. Tickets numbered 1 and 2, aomit at central entrance, Cashel street; those numbered 3 and 4 at the south-east main door, Cashel street, and number 5 and IX., at Montreal stret, where also holders of platform and special tickets must enter. Motor-cars may not be parked at the frontages of the barracks.

ARCHBISHOP AVERILL'S TRIBUTE.

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AUCKLAND, April 22,

A tribute to Archbishop Julius was paid by the new Primate at the Town Hall function in honour of his elevation to the office of Archbishop last night. Dr. Averill paid a tribute to '' the groat and distinguished man" who had just resigned the office of Archbishop. "We other bishops were children compared with him," ho said. "We looked to him for help and guidance. I cannot withhold my deep love for him. I have worked with him for 31 years, and I feel a great personal loss. Ho is so well known, respected, and loved throughout tho Dominion that he goes into retirement knowing that he is loved, respected, and thanked." Speaking of himself, he mentioned that he had just received tory letters from the Govornor-Genera} Sir Charles Pergusson, and the Archbishop of Canterbury. He cared nothing for titles, but he was glad that the Primacy had returned to its original diocese of Auckland.