4. To enter into arrangements with other Church Boards, Societies and Organizations in co-operation and joint action in the matter. On the moving of this amendment by Chancellor Worrell, the mover and seconder of the original motion accepted it in place thereof. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W. Allin. That the Section of the report dealing with "The Editorial Department" be adopted down to the words "set apart for the Editorial Department." (See Page 319-320) On the vote beingtaken in the Lower House it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein: Allin. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W. That the portion of the section from pages 320 to 322 of "The Report" be adopted. On the vote being taken on the Lower House it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W Allin: That the portion of the report from top of page 322 (1) Lesson Courses with the following amendment to sub-section (i) under (b) viz: Add to sub-section (1) under (b) the following: In this revision, the following facts are being taken into consideration: (a) The necessity of systematic teaching of the essentials of Christian truth and life. (b) The reduction of material to a minimum. (c) The arrangement of this material in such a way as to make the teaching both simple and effective. On the vote being taken in the Lower House it was decided in the affi.mative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin: Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W. That section (2) Short Term Courses be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R.W. Allin: That the section (3) Bible Class Course be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W. Allin: That the following be added to section (3) Bible Class Courses. The Editorial Department has just recently undertaken the preparation of courses for Young People's and Adult Bible Classes. A one year's course for the young people's classes and a one year's course for the adult classes has been arranged. The other two years of each of these courses are in preparation and it is hoped that they will be ready for use in their respective years. Special helps in the way of a Bible Class magazine are being provided for these courses. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin: Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W. That the following amendment be made to clause (3) Bible Class Courses. Add to end of report of Editorial Department the following: (c) Permanent help. With a view to the preparation of permanent help, the Department is using every means to secure a competent Primary writer who will prepare Teacher's Helps on the Primary three year course for permanent form. With this end in view the Department is offering prizes of $50.00 and $25.00 for the best sample lessons sent in by any person in Canada. It is also planned to put some of the Bible Class material into temporary book form when it has been revised after being used this year. So far as the Main School Courses are concerned, however, it is felt that they are not yet stable enough for permanent work to be attempted. As soon as the revision of the Main School Courses is effected along the lines indicated above more permanent help will be considered. On the vote being taken tn the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Mr. R. W. Allin: That the following be added to (3) “Bible Class Courses." (d) Sunday School Year. As it is the present custom of a large number of Sunday Schools to follow the secular school year, and in view of the difficulties experienced in commencing the year with the season of Advent, it is recommended that in the future, lesson schemes shall run from September to September rather than Advent to Advent. This, we believe, will make the organizing of the school more effective and will not in any way lessen the emphasis usually given to the teaching of the Church Year. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Snowdon, seconded by Déan Tucker: That this Synod approves most heartily of the action taken by the G.B.R.E. in purchasing and thus effecting the unification of the Sunday School publications, making possible the issuing of the first official Sunday School periodicals of the Church of England in Canada, and desires to urge upon the Church the absolute necessity of giving the Board its whole-hearted support in this effort in order that it may continue to improve the present periodicals and ultimately provide help of a more permanent character. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Dr. Hiltz introduced the subject of "General Matters." Allin: That the portion of the report dealing with "General Matters" down to the top of page 325 be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconded by Mr. R. W. That in view of the fact that the Religious Education Council of Canada has ceased to be an Advisory Council, and has assumed executive powers, this Synod approves of the action of the General Board of Religious Education, as set forth in the memorandum contained in this Report, and further authorizes it to continue in co-operation with the Religious Education Council only in an advisory capacity, provided the suggested change in the Constitution of the Religious Education Council is made. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconded by Mr. R. W. That the portion of the report from page bottom of page 326 be adopted. 325 (top) to On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconded by Mr. R. W. That the report from pages 326 to 328, re the Forward Movement be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconded by Mr. R. W. That the following be added at end of sub-section (4) entitled "Recruiting for the Ministry." The plan of campaign as so far arranged, will be on the following lines: (a) That a preliminary letter be sent to the Bishop of each diocese, and to the proper local officials representing the Genera Board of Religious Education, and the Brotherhood of St. And-'1 rew, asking their co-operation in the campaign. (b) That the following suggestions be made for promoting the effort: Special sermons to be preached on December 11th (3rd Sunday in Advent) on the subject of "The Call to Service," with special emphasis on the Work of the Ministry. Life Work Conferences of older boys and young men, to be arranged for December 12th, or some other suitable day in that week. (c) That a special pamphlet be prepared for distribution at these conferences on "The Call to Service," and that a Life Investment Card be issued, to be signed by those who desire to express their conviction in this matter. (d) That special articles be prepared for publication in the Church Press. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Dean Owen, seconded by the Bishop of Kootenay, That with a view to securing recruits for service and especially for the Ministry of the Church, this Synod desires to commend the proposal of the Board to launch, with the co-operation of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, a special effort this Autumn and would call upon the church to give the effort its sympathy and hearty support. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconded by Mr. R. W. That the portion of report on pages 331 and 332 be adopted with the following addition: Add to sub-section (b) the following: It is understood that the above work shall be carried out in harmony with a full recognition of the fact that the question of réligious instruction in Public Schools is a Provincial matter.. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconded by Mr. R. W. That section 6 be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Allin, Moved by the Bishop of Toronto, seconned by Mr. R. W, That the G.B.R.E. approves generally of the proposed agreement with the Canadian Churchman along lines indicated in the correspondence between the Directors of the Company and the General Secretary of the M.S.C.C., and that the Executive Committee of the Board be directed to continue the negotiations and authorized to complete an agreement satisfactory to it, the amount of the annual payment from the Board to be decided by mutual agreement and the addition of the similar resolution adopted by the Board of Missions. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmatiue, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Mr. Jas. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. R. W. Allin, That Section 7 under the head" Financial" together with the following addition: Change 7 to 8 and add the following as the first paragraph under this section. With a view to determining, if possible, a more equitable basis of apportionment, the Primate appointed a Joint Committee representing the three Boards to suggest such a basis. This committee reported at the recent Annual Meeting of the Board, and after careful consideration, the Board passed a resolution instructing the Executive to prepare an apportionment for the next three years based on the following: (a) Actual voluntary contributions of the parishes for the |