(2) To appoint a Diocesan Representative or Correspondent, clerical or lay, who would get into touch without delay with our Organizing Secretary, at No. 4, The Sanctuary; in order that they might consult together as to where and how the work of the Alliance might be promoted in the different parts of the Diocese. We are not out for a campaign in any sense of the term, but wish to work quietly and steadily to get the importance of this movement appreciated. Such a Diocesan Correspondent would be able to inform us at Headquarters what misunderstandings there may be or difficulties, and to supply us here with news of the progress of the movement in Canada. Our hope is that a National Council might be formed in Canada on the lines and for the purpose which we have adopted in this country and on the Continent. I shall be very grateful if you will help us in the way I have indicated. I am, Yours very sincerely, "HUBERT M. OXON." The World Alliance for Promoting International Friendship through the Churches. BRITISH COUNCIL. Memorandum on Means of Becoming Affiliated. In the first instance, a Meeting should be organized, to which a speaker would be sent by the British Council, and due preparation should be made beforehand by the circulation of leaflets explaining the meaning of Affiliation and the aims and methods. of the work of the World Alliance. After the Meeting each Congregation shall decide whether it will affiliate under the conditions laid down, and, if it agrees to do so, the Clergyman, Minister or other official will sign a Form, supplied by the Office of the British Council, stating the resolve of the Congregation, and will send it to the Secretary, 4, The Sanctuary, Westminster, London, S.W.1. A signed Certificate of Affiliation will then be sent from the Council, which may, if desired, be placed in some conspicuous position as a constant reminder to members of the Congregation of their solemn resolve. To The Hon. Secretaries General Synod, Church of England in Canada. Dear Sirs, We are instructed by the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto to forward to you the following memorial: That realizing the great importance of the work of the World Alliance for Promoting International Friendship through the Churches as supplementing the work of the League of Nations in the promotion of World Peace, this Synod memorializes the General Synod to make it a part of the work of the "Council for Social Service" of the General Synod to co-operate with the work of the World Alliance by promoting an interest in the work of the Alliance throughout the Church in Canada and in` such other ways as may best advance the interests of World Peace. July 3rd, 1924. 5. W. J. BRAIN, Hon. Clerical Secy. JAMES NICHOLSON, Hon. Lay Secy. Synod of the Diocese of Toronto. Re Pensions to Women Workers, &c. To the Bishops, Clergy and Laity of the Church of England in Canada in General Synod assembled: The Memorial of the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto respectfully sheweth as follows: Whereas the General Synod under Canon XVII has authorized that "Women may be set apart by the Bishop of any Diocese for the work of a Deaconess." And Whereas the Church work undertaken and carried on by Woman Workers "set apart" by the Bishops in the various Diocese of the Church in Canada has of late years greatly expanded and the number of such workers has correspondingly increased; And Whereas the Dioceses or Provinces as well as the General Synod have made, or are making, provision for affording adequate pensions or allowances for Clergymen both in the home and foreign fields who are compelled to retire from active service by reason of old age or infirmity; And Whereas, except the Pension Fund of the Woman's Auxiliary for Woman Missioners, there is no existing provision made for such pensions or allowances in the case of Woman Workers; And Whereas your Memorialists are of opinion that it is in the general interest of the Church and justly due to the Woman Workers that pensions should be provided for them as in the case of the Clergy. It Is Therefore Prayed that all necessary steps may be taken at your approaching Session in the City of London, Ont., to provide suitable pensions or retiring allowances for Woman Workers "set apart" by any Bishops for the work of a Deaconess in the Church on their becoming disabled by age or infirmity from carrying on the work for which they have been so "set apart." And your Memorialists will ever Pray. As Witness the Diocesan Seal and the hand of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese and the Honorary Secretaries of the same. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of, JAMES TORONTO, Pres. of Synod. W. J. BRAIN, Hon. Clerical Secretary. JAMES NICHOLSON, Hon. Lay Secretary. 15th July, 1924. Resolution by The Council of Social Service "Resolved that the Council for Social Service respectfully recommend to the General Synod the consideration of the question of providing pensions for Deaconesses and other workers of the Church not in Holy Orders." 6. Re THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH To the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada The Memorial of the Synod of the Diocese of Huron humbly sheweth: That at the Annual Session of the Synod held in London, Ont., May 14th to 16th, 1923, the following Resolution was passed: "Whereas the general organization of the Church of England in Canada has been a matter of growth and the growth has been without adequate care of co-ordination and perspective or of expense: And Whereas the three Boards of the General Synod as at present constituted are large, cumbrous, and expensive and as a consequence are not well attended: Therefore the time has come for re-organization in the interest of efficiency and economy." And Whereas the Executive Council of the General Synod consists of all the Bishops and of representatives from each Diocese and provision has been made for paying the travelling expenses of all its members. Therefore be it resolved: (a). That the three Boards of the General Synod, namely, the Board of Management of the M.S.C.C., the General Board of Religious Education, and the Council for Social Service should be merged in the Executive Council of the General Synod; and further, (b). In order that the said Executive Council may be constituted on a sound and representative principle and conform to the plan of representation to the General Synod, therefore be it resolved that its constitution should be amended so as to make its membership representative of the strength of the Church in the various Dioceses and to that end that Dioceses having less than twenty licensed Clergy should be represented on the Executive Council by the Bishop only; Dioceses having twenty and less than one hundred licensed Clergy, by the Bishop and one Clergyman and one Layman; Dioceses having one hundred and less than two hundred licensed Clergy, by the Bishop and two Clergymen and two Laymen; and Dioceses having two hundred licensed Clergy or over, by the Bishop and three Clergymen and three Laymen. MEMORIALS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS. 367 Wherefore the Synod of the Diocese of Huron respectfully memorializes the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada to change its Constitution and Canons in accordance with the foregoing resolution." And your Memorialist will ever pray. Signed on behalf of the Synod of the Diocese of Huron this eighth day of June, A. D., 1923. DAVID HURON, Chairman. III. MATTERS REFERRED 1. To the Executive Council: (a) Memorial of Toronto Synod re World's Alliance for promoting International Friendship through the churches. (Message 22). (b) Insurance upon Church property. (Message Q). 2. To Executive Committee, M.S.C.C.: (a) Memorial from Synod of Algoma (p. 28). 3. To Executive Committee, G.B.R.E.: Section 5 of Triennial Report re A.Y.P.A. (p. 47). 4. To Council for Social Service: (a) British Migration (p. 61). (b) Resolutions re Probation Act (p. 94). 5. To the Board of Finance: (a) Royalties on Prayer Book (pp. 28 and 92). (b) Employment of Chartered Accountant (p. 31). (c) Report of Executive Council re Synod Journal (p. 69). 6. To Committee on Pension Fund: Memorials and Resolutions (p. 91). 7. To Committee on Prayer Book Revision: Dean Shreve's Motion (p. 32). 8. To Committee on Canons: The enacting of Canons (p. 77). 9. To Hon. Treasurer: To pay all necessary Expenses of Synod, and Honoraria to Clerical Secretaries (p. 97 and 103). IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Dr. J. A. Worrell will move : That the following clause be added to the Constitution of the Synod: (28a) The Primate shall be ex-officio a Member of all Committees of the Synod. |