It was moved in amendment by Chancellor Martin, seconded by Rev. Canon Scott: That the Resolution be referred to the Executive Council of the Synod. It was moved as an amendment to the amendment by Rev. Principal Vance, seconded by Rev. Dr. Hague: That the following be inserted after the word "citizens" in the 4th line of the Resolution. "and being opposed to Divorce on any grounds." The Bishop of Columbia having indicated that he wished to propose a motion combining the above motion and motion No. 7 on page 97 of the Convening Circular, both Principal Vance and Chancellor Martin, with the consent of the Synod, withdrew their amendments. It was then moved by the Bishop of Columbia, seconded by the Bishop of Quebec: That the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada, being convinced that the maintenance of the sacred nature of the marriage tie and the preservation of family life are essential to the welfare of our country and its citizens, desires to call the attention of members of the Church of England in Canada to Canon V of this Synod, viz: "No Clergyman within the jurisdiction of the Church of England in Canada shall solemnize a marriage between persons either of whom shall have been divorced from one who is living at the time;" and heartily endorses the emphatic protest by the Council for Social Service at its annual meeting in October, 1920, against any extension of the present grounds for divorce in any contemplated legislation on this subject. On the vote being taken on the amendment in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. ario: Moved by Archdeacon Ingles, seconded by Bishop of Ont That the General Synod endorses the action taken by theCouncil for Social Service at its annual meeting in 1920 in protesting emphatically and solemnly against and condemning the annulment by the Superior Court of Quebec of certain marriages between Roman Catholics and members of other Communions, such annulment being not only illegal and contrary to the rights of the Canadian people, but also a menace to the moral life of the nation. The Synod rejoices that by a recent decision of the Privy Council, the highest Court in the Empire, in the TremblayDespatie case, thanks to the persistent efforts of the Orange Order, the legality of such marriages is once more confirmed. Undesirable as such marriages may be, it should be distinctly and clearly understood that they are perfectly legal, and members of the Church should be warned against any attempt made to convince them to the contrary, to induce them to go through a pretended form of re-marriage, or to sign away the rights of children yet unborn. An amendment was moved by Rev. A. H. Moore, seconded by Canon Gale: To delete all of the resolution as printed on page 97 of the convening circular and one and a half lines on page 98 at the top of page so as to read as follows: "while recognizing that mixed marriages may be undesirable, it should be distinctly and clearly understood" etc. to "unborn." On the vote being taken on the amendment in the Lower House, it was decided in the negative. On the vote being taken on the original motion in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Ingles, seconded by the Bishop. of Ontario: That the General Synod heartily approves of the good work being done by the Mothers' Union and the Girls' Friendly Society, the former in upholding the Christian ideal of holy matrimony and the latter in promoting ideals of purity among young women and girls, and urges the clergy of the Church throughout Canada to form branches in their respective parishes and missions of these useful organizations During the discussion of this Motion, it was decided to hold an Evening Joint Session at 8.15 p.m. It was moved in amendment by Canon V. E. Harris, seconded by Ven. Archdeacon Perry: That whereas the organization known as the Mothers' Union, which is fast extending its work not only throughout the Mother Church of England but to the various parts of the Anglican Communion, has as its objects: (1) The upholding of the sanctity of marriage. (2) The awakening in mothers of all classes a sense of their great responsibility in the training of their boys and girls (the future Fathers and Mothers of the Empire.) (3) The organizing in every place of a band of Mothers who will unite in prayer, and seek by their own example to lead their families in holiness and purity of life Resolved: That this Synod of the Church of England in Canada heartily endorses the formation of Branches of the Union, wherever possible throughout the Canadian Church. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Canon V. E. Harris, seconded by Ven. Archdeacon Perry: That the General Synod heartily approves of the good work being done by the Girls' Friendly Society, in promoting ideals of purity among young women and girls and urges the clergy of the Church throughout Canada to form branches in their respective parishes and missions of this useful organization. On the vote being taken in the Lower House it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Ingles, seconded by the Bishop of Ontario: That bearing in remembrance the example of our Lord, and the prominent place He gave in His ministry to protecting the weak and saving the fallen, the General Synod endorses the action of the Lambeth Conference in deploring the common apathy of Church people in regard to Preventive and Rescue Work, urges on Bishops, Clergy and all Christian people the duty of taking a more active share in this essential part of the Church's life, and heartily commends to the prayers and support of the Church all organizations and institutions which have for their object preventive and rescue work. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Canon Scott, seconded by Canon Heeney: That this Synod, recognizing the great importance of rescue work as one of the most Christ-like duties of the Church, hereby resolves that steps be taken by the Council for Social Service to make as full enquiry as possible as to what further may be done by the Church of England in Canada to push forward this cause. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Ingles, seconded by Archdeacon Heathcote: That the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada, adopting the words of the resolution passed at the last annual meeting of the Council for Social Service, is deeply moved by res ponsible statements concerning the wide-spread existence of venereal diseases, acquired or congenital, affecting a large percentage of the population. The Synod greatly appreciates the serious efforts which the Federal Government is taking to combat the evil by the formation of the Canadian National Council for Combatting Venereal Diseases. In heartily endorsing this action the Synod pledges its support to the National Council now appointed. The Synod recognizes that the fundamental work of the Church in this matter is to maintain the Christian standard of purity and to teach our young people and children the positive virtue of purity in the right and reverent treatment of their own bodies and in the relation of the sexes one to another. And further, the Synod affirms that it is the duty and privilege of fathers and mothers to give such instruction to their boys and girls; and that this parental teaching should be supplemented by guardians, physicians and teachers-ordinarily of their own sex-and by the clergy. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Archdeacon Ingles, seconded by the Bishop of Kootenay: That under the auspices of the Council for Social Service aided by all interested organizations of the Church, an effort should be made in Lent, 1922, to promote purity in the home and individual life, and that the Committee on Family Life and Social Hygiene be authorized to provide suitable literature. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Canon Vernon introduced the portion of the report dealing with Child Welfare. Moved by Dean Tucker, seconded by the Bishop of Col umbia: That the portion of the report dealing with Child Welfare pages 370-374 be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. son: Moved by Dean Tucker, seconded by Archdeacon Robin That the General Synod heartily congratulates the Provincial Governments which have already passed Mothers' Allowance Acts by means of which provision is made for needy widows and orphans, enabling the home to be kept together and the children to have the benefit of a mother's care, and respectfully urges upon the Governments of other Provinces the desirability of such legislation. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by Dean Tucker, seconded by Archdeacon Robinson: That the General Synod learns with pleasure of the establishment by the Dominion Government of the Federal Division of Child Welfare, and more recently of the Canadian National Council of Child Welfare and urges upon the members of the Church throughout Canada the duty and privilege of co-operating in every effort looking to the preservation of child life and the provision for every child in the land of the best possible opportunities for physical, mental, social and spiritual development. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Moved by the Bishop of Ontario, seconded by Dean Tucker: That the report dealing with Christianity and Industrial Life, pages 374 to 382 be adopted. On the vote being taken in the Lower House, it was decided in the affirmative, the Upper House concurred therein. Owing to the lateness of the hour and the vast importance of the subject, the Bishop of Ontario asked if he might make a substitution for the resolutions submitted on the subject of Christianity and Industrial life. While the Bishop of Ontario was dealing with the subject, the hour of 5.30 having arrived, the Synod adjourned to meet again at 8.15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11th, 1921. EVENING JOINT SESSION The Upper and Lower Houses of the Synod assembled in Joint Session at 8.15 p.m. to further consider the report of the Council for Social Service. The Bishop of Ontario continued the debate introducing the following further Resolutions appended to the portion of the report dealing with "Christianity and Industrial Life.' Moved by the Bishop of Ontario, seconded by the Bishop |