The Chaplain deplores the fact that the work of the Missions to Seamen was severely hindered by the strike and the fact that for three months they were with out a launch, During the three months, July to September, 65 men attended church in comparison with 356 in, of November.
Church services at St. Andrew's were discontinued and others were held for the Navy (ashore and, afloat) instead. "The attendances at these numbered over 2,300, The total attendances at St. Andrew's were satisfactory, and exceeded those of last year, in spite of the low figures during' the strike. The attendances at Holy Communion were encourage Considering conditions prevailing, there was fan increase of more than 50 per cent. over the figures for the same period last year. The annual, service for seafarers took place in the Cathedral on Trafalgar Day. the Consular Body, the Navy and the Merchant Service being strongly represented, Only three cricket matches were possible. Dances and drives were held regularly during the winter months, as well as concerts. The Institute has been filled to overflowing and men have gone away because there was no room. the Missions was taken on February 9, last year, when, in the British Consulate drawing was called by Mr ction of the the women's branch of the ons, Members undertake to] pray and to work. Sixty acti members were enlisted as well a number of es. This or-
Banization arranges weekly dances, whist drives, concerts, Sunday night socials (after service), visits the sick in hospital,~entertains at their homes, provides motor cars when required, distributes literature amongst the various ships, arranges; church decorations maintains the various organizations in a high state of efficiency. Tt has proved itself of inestimable value by carrying on a large proportion of the! work during the Chaplain's absence.
The temporary Institute in Broad._ way is more than fulfilling its pu ose and its popularity is in no way diminished, the only grouse being! that there'is not room.
War Memorial -Fund The Seamen's War Memorial Pund is making good progress and! we have now over Tis, 9,000 invested in debentures, whilst the Stewards of the Race Club have promised to support the scheme in their usual generous manner.
'The Missions to Seamen possess so many friends and helpers that it becomes increasingly impossible thank them all. In addition to the members of the Harbour Lights'
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