ANGLICAN SYNOD.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 18, 20 January 1913, Page 8

ANGLICAN SYNOD.

(Per Press Association.)

Nelson, January 18

The Anglican General Synod to-day was addressed by Canon Garland, organiser of the' Bible in Schools League.

A Bill providing that the term “layman” shall mean and include church members of both sexes, moved by W. B. Scandrett and seconded by T. W. Rowe, was thrown out on the second reading by 11 votes to 33, distributed ais follows :— Bishops, ayes 1, noes 3; clergy, ayes 1, noes 17; laity, ayes 9, noes 17; laity, ayes 9, noes 13. Archdeacon Harper moved that a social service committee be set up for the province. An amendment that the question be referred to a special committee to report was carried. On the motion of Archdeacon Harper it was decided to recommend the diocesan synod to appoint a military affairs committee to assist the bishop in all church matters relating to Territorial camps and military affairs.

Archdeacon Grace moved that the time has arrived when the Maori section of the church should have representation on the General Synod of members, clerical and lay, elected from among the Maori people. After a long discussion it was decided to proceed with the next business. Speakers expressed sympathy with the idea of Maori representation, but pointed out that the Maoris were eligible for the General Synod at present, and did not desire separate treatment. Bishop Julius presided over the synod, in the absence of the Primate, who is indisposed.