CLERGYMAN AND HIS FLOCK

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 289, 1 December 1908, Page 2

CLERGYMAN AND HIS FLOCK

I XO-LICKN.SK AND RITUALISM By Telegraph,—Press Association. Auckland, November 30. St. Paul's Anglican Church was crowded on Sunday night whim tho vicar, the Rev. C. A. R. Watson, in place of the usual sermon, spoke at length on subjects which have caused some dissension in the congregation. Regarding finance he said that ,CUO was required to meet current liabilities, and they required from Ms to weekly additional to keep things going. On the subject of ritualism and temperance lie said his views had been well known when he was called to the parish eitrht months ago, and no objection had been made till recently, JJe had accepted the eaII under protest, because lu* feared his views on these subjects were not in accord with those of a large section of the parishioners, hut he was pressed to accept the call and was requested to effect reforms. This h-,» had done n» gradually and kindlv as possible. It had l>een said that lie bowed his head when passing the altar, lfo had done so tor years as an act of reverence. Notody had hitherto objected, and he had lot asked anyone else to do so. It vas a thing one would naturally do if hissing the throne of King Kdwar.l. Tow could it, he asked, he wrong to >o\v before that which was the earth!** (•presentation of the throne of <>nr leavenlv Father? I)e was there, he] aid. as a minister of the pn»d>di. and \ fould serve them gladlv. 'Mli-f." h<- 1 included, "don'l ask u\>? its mie calld to jcaeh. as o.je responsible. pko jr. he eoii<rn>gati(iu or the veMrv. but to lie Bishop and Cod not tn sivak out iy mind or not to do what is wisest fid hc>t in my judgment,!'' s