prominent and comfortably established parishes in Nova Scotia. The Synod continued to show its contempt toward the Island through its refusal to accept St. Peter’s as Cathedral proper for, and of, Prince Edward Island. This went hand in hand with Episcopal reluctance to transform it into a fimctional Cathedral by granting it the usual Dean and Chapter for a legally constituted Cathedral. The removal of the Archdeacon of P.E.I. from his position as a resident of the Island seemed further evidence of the flippant regard Nova Scotian Anglicans had for the importance of the Island. Successive Bishops (whether by design, or coincidence) continued to appoint men whom they knew would not be interested in staying for an extended period on the Island. This could be, and was, interpreted as a blatant attempt to thwart recognition of the DOS. as the focal point of, and for, Island Church leadership.

The D.C.S., with a few notable exceptions, itself seemed unable to grasp the true roots of the problem of its own ineffectiveness. The Secretary of the Society, Mr. Percy Pope, addressed the subject in a paper read at the February 3rd, 1897 Annual Meeting of that society, entitled "Why is not the Diocesan Church Society more effective?". A short discussion followed at which time concrete and immediate steps which could be taken to remedy the situation were discussed. The following Resolution was submitted and carried, stating:

That whereas arrangements have been completed for holding a Church convention annually, on the occasion of the meeting of the D. 0.8. and quarterly at each of the several parishes in turn, this Society heartily endorses such arrangement, and trusts that it will effect much good towards uniting and building up the Church of England in this Province.157

Cathedral Expenses for 1896-7.

Throughout the year of 1896 the Cathedral congregation strived to reduce the floating debt. Once again, however, additional expenses came up during the year which had to be dealt with. At the April Congregational Meeting it was announced that it was necessary to expend $180.00 immediately for repairs to the foundation under the organ chamber. At a special meeting called later that month Mr. Watson drew attention to the lapsed condition of the organ which necessitated a further expenditure of $40.00 to tune and repair it. The question of lighting the Church was also raised and discussed after which Mr. W.L. Cotton moved that if the Churchwardens could arrange that the Auer Light Company withdrew their lights and put in electric lights, they be authorized to do so.

157. Diocesan Church Society Rewrt. 1896.

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