CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
Yesterday a meeting was held in the City Council Hall to consider the steps necessary to form a new parish for South Dunedin. There were present the Bishop of Dunedin, the Revs. E. G Edwards and Penny, Messrs H. S, Fish, jnnr . Houghton, Haworth, 11. B. Martin, E Prosser, C. F. Reid, and Colonel Rutherford. The Bishop was elected Chairman.
In opening the proceedings, bis Lordship explained that the object of the meeting was the formation of a new parish. Tnis had been usually looked upon as an alternative of two possible plans —increasing the number of clergy in the parish of St. Paul’s, or a separation of districts. It was his special duty to take the matter into consideration, in order that that might be done which was best for the Church. Ho had carefully considered the geographical formation of the Citv, and in Ins opinion the better plan would be 'of >rm a distinct parish. When ultimately be conferred with Mr Edwards on tho subject, he quite agreed with him. It was well known that the district of Caversbam wanted the services of a clergyman, and also the district of Mornington, but neither of them separately was able to support one - nor even the two together. It therefore seemed to him that the only plan was to incorporate with Caversbam and Mornington a new district, and by this means a clergyman miffiit be supported and service conducted, in each of those centres. The arrangement must, however, bo looked upon as temporary, because efforts would not cease to bo made to make that parish and South Dunedin itself a separate parish, but for the present it would be i ecessary to appoint a clergyman to take charge of the three. At a former meeting he explained that Caversimp and Mornington Avonld he able to supply to the minister’s stipend the sum of Lit) *, and also that he was able to supplement the sum of a guarantee of LyO per annum. Taking L3OO a year as a stipend for the proposed clergyman, Ll5O would bo required to bring up the amount. He had further to state that should the Rev. Mr Penny be appointed, there would be the additional advantage derivable through his being able to act as tutor to the Theological College, and, by that moans, obtain the interest of a sum of money invested for that purpose. He could not exactly say, but he thought he might fairly set it down at LSO a year. Should that plan be carried out, he would give part of his time to the instruction of those vbo might present themselves as candi latcs for holy orders, and the district would have to make up the difference between 1,200 and L3OO a year, and, with a bouse, LIGO a year would have to be laid out. His Lordship then suggested a few plans he thought desirable for effecting those objects. Jn reply to a question by Mr Huijohton, it was stated that a house bad been secured, at a rent of LGO a year, free of all tax6s, excepting road rates, which would amount to L 3 10s a year. After some discussion,
The first resolution was proposed by Mr E. Prosser, and seconded by Mr H. S. Fjsh —“ That steps be taken by the Secretary for carrying out the conditions of clause 11, v tatute No. 4, for the formation of anew church.”
he second resolution was proposed by Mr Prosser, and seconded by Mr H. S. Fisq “ That this meeting, having heard wich satisfaction the prospects that exist for the successful formation of the proposed parish, suggest that a guarantee fund be opened for securing to the incumbent a suitable stipend, and for any other necessary expen es, and that the following gentlemen be appointed to carry out this resolution : Messrs Haworth, Houghton, G. F. Reid, Fish, and Prosser.”
The third resolution, proposed by Mr O, F. Reid, and seconded by Mr HovvJrrox, ai'as, “ That a Sub-comrqitfce, consisting of Messrs Reid, Hqqghton, Prosser, Fish, and be appointed to seek a suitable place of worship, and, with that view, wait upon the Provindial Government to obtain, if possible, the use of the Immigration Barracks, Princes street; and farther, to make enquiries as to a piece of ground for the erection of a budding,” The fourth resolution was as follows : “ That the parish comprise all that portion of the south of the City within an area bounded by the south side of Maclaggan street to its junction with Rc^r^y'styect, and thence by the ?i|de of Rattray street to the ride, to include the districts Mgyuington, Caversbam, and AnvWi’sorrs Bay, The whole of tho resolutions were carried uom eo a,
<'n the proposition of Mr Prosser, it was resolved that the Suh-Cbmmittee he requested to report on yesterday three W£e|*a the result of their labors, oj cayltev if practicable
A vote of thanks avas pas-ed to the Mayor for the use of tho Conn oil Chamber, and to the Bishop of Dunedin for his conduct of the meeting as chairman.
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Evening Star, Issue 3097, 22 January 1873, Page 3
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850CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Evening Star, Issue 3097, 22 January 1873, Page 3
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