THE PROPOSED ECCLESIASTICAL CHANGE AT HAMILTON. TO THE EDITOR.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1438, 20 September 1881, Page 3

THE PROPOSED ECCLESIASTICAL CHANGE AT HAMILTON. TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — Will you kindly insert the following, touching the meeting of members of S. Peter's congregation called for the purpose of deliberating upon the advisability or otherwise of our very much respected parson being transferred to a more extensive sphere of usefulness. His Lordship tried to pave the v.n,y pleasantly and forcibly for effecting the change he desired. The worthy incumbent followed, his remarks being to the effect that he thought the contemplated change would be beneficial to the Church, Seeing the reception one dissentient met with I refrained from giving my views, not wishing to incense His Lordship. Of course, as reminded, we ought to be thankful for being allowed to have any say in the matter, but, on the other hand, there is a remedy provided; the appointment may be made, but supplies can be stopped. His Lordship could scarcely have failed to perceive that the proposed change was very distasteful to the majority of those present, and that, if carried out, -would be very detrimental to the Church so far as Hamilton is concerned. If Mr Lush cannot, or does not want to be pensioned off, why not appoint him to some small charge Vr here little exertion or activity ia required ? No doubt he is an educated man, a zealous parson and a gentleman, but this district requires one much younger, and more able to undergo exertion or endure fatigue. Even when the district is sub-divided as proposed, an energetic parson would find plenty of work. If the Rev. Lush is too old for the Thames, he is certainly not young enough for Hamilton. — I am, &c., Chukcujiax. Hamilton, September 19. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — It seems a pity that we should lose the services of the Bey. W. Caldei at S. Peters' Church. Could not our united efforts do something towards retaining him. During the time he has been with us, has not only our Church, but the v hole district progressed under his charge ; and whatever the weather may be, winter or summer, he never fails in his duty in either town or remote parts up country. Surely we want an able and energetic clergyman— ln Cambridge and other paits of the Waikato they have men physically able to do the work, and cannot a district like Hamilton afford to do the same. Let us hope that the Vestry will be able to come to some arrangement, ami at any rate consider well what change they advocate for the future welfare of the Church. — I am, &c, A PAKf.MHOXKK,