Funds Are Needed For This Proposed Suva Cathedral

THIS is the Anglican cathedral that the missionary diocese of Polynesia hopes to build in Suva, Fiji. Build ing operations will begin this year.

It cannot be said that the decision to start building is an impulsive or extra vagant one. Fifty years ago the then Vicar of Suva, the Rev. Horace Packe, drew attention to the decaying condition of the wooden building which is still, to day, serving as the Pro-Cathedral of the diocese.

A building appeal was launched by Bishop Twitched, the first Bishop in Poly nesia. But since then 30 years have passed, two world wars have been fought, a world depression negotiated—and much water has run under the bridge.

As a result of the various efforts so far made, about £15,800 has been collected for building, of which sum Lord Nuffield generously gave £5,000 in 1935. But in order to build even part of the Cathedral £25,000 is required. That is why the dio cese is appealing for funds now; £lO,OOO is required.

This appeal is not launched merely with the object of giving the Anglicans of Suva a new church. Suva is a See town; moreover, a town that has grown im mensely in importance in the past 10 years. It is fitting to this new importance and dignity that there should be an ade quate cathedral in place of the ramshackle building that now serves as such.

An excellent site near the sea front has already been selected; the rest is up to well-wishers in Fiji and overseas.

Donations may be sent to the Bishop in Polynesia, Bishop’s House, Suva, or the Treasurer, Anglican Cathedral Fund, PO Box 35, Suva, Fiji.