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Also the reports of the Hymnal Committee, the Registrar, and on the Anglican Forward Movement, and a Memorial from the Diocese of New Westminister concerning the ministrations of the Church to Seamen.

Moved by Chancellor Worrell, seconded by Mr. Jas. Nicholson, and Resolved:

That, owing to the indisposition of the Treasurer, his report stand over until he is able to be present,

Several notices of Motion were given.

The rules of order having been suspended, the Honorary Clerical Secretary read the following letter from the Equal Franchise Club of Brantford which was referred to the Executive Council of the Provincial Synod of Ontario.

94 Nelson St.,

The Secretary,

Brantford, Ont.,
Oct. 4th, 1921.

The General Synod of the Church of England,
Christ Church Cathedral,
Hamilton, Ont.

Dear Sir:

A number of the Church of England women have drawn to the attention of the Equal Franchise Club of Brantford, Bill 109, recently passed by the Ontario Provincial Government, dealing with the protection of the children of unmarried parents. This Bill infringes upon and causes hardship to the legal wife and mother and her children, as the following Clause shows: (1) Where an affiliation order has been made against the father of a child born or likely to be born out of wedlock, such order shall bind the estate of such father after his death and any sums payable thereunder shall be a debt due from and chargeable upon the estate of the father and recoverable at the suit of the Provincial Officer, but every affiliation order shall, as to any payment falling due before or after the father's death, be subject to review as provided in Section 21 and no action or other proceeding shall be taken thereon after the death of the father without the leave of the Judge, and the Judge before granting

such leave shall direct that notice shall be given to the widow and legitimate children of the father and to all other persons interested in the estate.

(2) Where it appears to the Judge that the terms of the affiliation order cannot be carried out without depriving the widow or legitimate children of the father of necessary maintenance, he shall vary the affiliation order to such an extent and in such manner that the widow of the father and his children born in wedlock, if any, shall be duly provided for before the child or children born out of wedlock.

It will be readily seen that the widow will be dragged into court at a time when she is most in need of sympathy and protection in order to protect herself and her children, and to establish her claim to that which, according to the wording of the marriage service, is already hers.

Under the Bill there is a Provincial Officer appointed by the Government to protect the interest of the illegitimate child, but the widow, unless she employs a lawyer at her own expense, is at the mercy of the Province of Ontario and the Judge who may be only a police magistrate whose only interest is in the securing of financial support for the illegitimate child.

It is a crime that the innocent wife and her children should be so degraded. This bill hits particularly at the widow of moderate means-too much is left to the discretion of the Provincial Officer and the Judge, see clause 31, (Sec. 2). This Section leaves it to the Judge to decide what is necessary for the maintenance of the widow and her family.

It is an insult to the married woman, who has given years of service to her husband and family, working day and night often without sufficient rest, as she has to work Saturdays and Sundays alike the year round.

We resent such legislation being framed by a very small committee of the Social Service Council of Canada, and approved and endorsed by the various Churches of Canada, without due consideration and consultation with the women of Ontario.

As the Church of England is now considering the status of women in the church we appeal to the church to right this great evil done to the women of the Province.

Yours faithfully,

(Sgd) E. M. BAKER

Corr. Sec. of Equal Franchise Club of Brantford

It was moved by Archdeacon Heathcote, seconded by Chancellor Gisborne, and Resolved:

That the Prolocutor be authorized to fill the vacancies in the Committee on Elections and Credentials.

Moved by Principal Vance, seconded by Mr. R. Campbell, and Resolved:

That the consideration of the Notice of Motion of which Dean Shreve has given notice, and which comes up as unfinished business from last Session. be postponed for the present owing to Dean Shreve being absent through an accident which has befallen him.

Moved by Archdeacon Armitage, seconded by Chancellor Davidson, and Resolved:

That a resolution of sympathy be sent to the Bishop of Fredericton, one of the most honored and beloved of the House of Bishops, on his serious illness, and that prayer be offered for his recovery.

Prayer was then offered on behalf of the Bishop of Fredericton, Dean Shreve of Quebec and Archdeacon Richardson of Huron, who are prevented from attending the Synod owing to illness.

The following telegram was sent to the Bishop of Frederickton:

The Lower House of General Synod sends most respectful greetings to Your Lordship, the motion of Archdeacon Armitage, seconded by Chancellor Davidson, of sincere sympathy and of pr yer to God for Your Lordship's recovery, was passed unanimously, the Prolocutor led the House in prayer; we all trust that Your Lordship will soon be restored to health and strength. (Sgd.) J. P. D. LLWYD, Prolocutor. Moved by Chancellor Davidson, seconded by Judge Ermatinger, and Resolved:

That the Resolutions No. 2 first two Sections and Resolution No. 5 of Judge Ermatinger, regarding Church Unity, be taken up for consideration in connection with the question of Re-union when before this House or by both Houses in first Session.

Message No. from the Upper House re the canon on the Book of Common Prayer was received.

Moved by Chancellor Worrell, seconded by Dr. Lansing

Lewis:

That this House concur in message No. 2 from the Upper House.

Moved in amendment by Mr. T. Mortimer, seconded by Dr.

Renison:

That the debate on Message No. 2 be adjourned and taken up after routine business to-morrow.

On the vote being taken on the amendment, it was decided in the affirmative.

Message No. 3 was received from the Upper House concuring in Message A from the Lower House re the Election of the Registrar.

son:

American Church Deputation.

Moved by Dr. Renison, seconded by Chancellor David

That, the Upper House concurring, the American Delegation and the Mayor of Hamilton be received at 12 o'clock to

morrow.

The rules of order were suspended that the following Motion might be introduced:

Moved by Mr. Harry Sanders, seconded by Col. C.H. Winter: That subject to the consent of the mover of Resolution 13 on a Round Table Conference, the consideration of this Motion be taken as far as possible together with the whole question of the Re-union of Christendom.

On the vote being taken it was decided in the negative. The Prolocutor appointed the following Committee on Credentials.

day.

Dean Neales (Convener)

Canon Loucks,

Rev. H. G. King

Mr. F. L. Beecher,

Mr. R. W. Allin,

Archdeacon Heathcote.

At 10 p.m. the House adjourned to meet at 10a.m. on Thurs

Oct. 6, 1921

Confirmed J.P.D.LLWYD.

Prolocutor.

SECOND DAY

Thursday, Oct. 6th, 1921.

At 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer was said in Christ Church Cathedral, and the Lower House, assembled at 10 a.m.

The Minutes of the first day's proceedings were read and approved.

Mr. L. A. Hamilton, Honorary Treasurer of the General Synod, presented the Treasurer's Report as follows:

TREASURER'S REPORT'

The following statements of account dealing with the normal accounts of the General Synod for the period from Sept. 25th, 1918 to Sept. 30th, 1921, are submitted. To these are added

statements of account dealing with the Trusts known as the "Beneficiary," the "Executive Council" and the "Primacy Expense' funds administered by the Committee of Co-Trustees appointed by the Executive Council, and charged with the receipt and investment of the moneys collected by the officers of the Anglican Forward Movement for the benefit of the said funds.

Pursuant to the Canon providing for the manner of raising the amount estimated as sufficient to defray the expenses of the Synod, an assessment was made on the several Dioceses having ten or more licensed clergymen in them. I am glad to say that the amounts apportioned on each Diocese were paid in full without question.

I desire to point out that owing to the great increase of work due to the administration of the various Trust funds, the time has come when some new method will have to be discovered by which my successor in the office of Honorary Treasurer can be relieved of the burden of work and responsibility attached to this office.

I cannot conclude this report without an expression of thanks to Mr. J. M. McWhinney for his kindness in acting as Treasurer during my absence last winter in Florida, his assistance and advice in the matter of making investments of the Funds has been most valuable.

Attached are the following statements.

I. Classified statement of Receipts and Disbursements. 2. Detail Statement of Assessments paid by Dioceses and travelling expenses paid to delegates attending Session of 1918. 3. Revision of the Book of Common Prayer.

4. Royalties on the Book of Common Praise Trust Funds. Statement showing amount received from the Treasurer

5.

of the Anglican Forward Movement for the "Beneficiary," "Executive Council" and "Primacy Expense" Funds.

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