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To answer that Lord Seely regarding one in which a charitable grant was considered, it might fairly be given, provided that the sum requested does not exceed one half the total cost: and point out that as the original organ was apparently supplied entirely by private subscription, the contribution from the Government must be considered exceedingly liberal.

C.Pd. 8. 18 Jan

So proceed; the decay of the organ was hastened by a typhoon.

Government has always been helpful in helping to repair the havoc done to Churches, Vestries, etc., by typhoons.

I should be glad if this can be granted.

Estimated cost: (£2000)

A very liberal contribution under the circumstances?

In introducing the voluntary system, it has been the practice to hand over the buildings in efficient working order, & I do not think the grant of aid towards replacing the organ in the Cathedral seems unreasonable.

When this organ was first required, it was paid for by "private subscription", though the church was then state-supported. Now that the voluntary system is introduced, the demand is made that the state should do more for the congregation than it did under the old regime.

I do not follow this reasoning. Speak to Sir R. Herbert.

D. J. 12.

I have spoken to him already.

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To answer that Lord Seely regarding one in which a charitable grant was considered, it might fairly be given, provided that the sum requested does not exceed one half the total cost: and point out that as the original organ was apparently supplied entirely by private subscription, the contribution from the Government must be considered exceedingly liberal. C.Pd. 8. 18 Jan So proceed; the decay of the organ was hastened by a typhoon. Government has always been helpful in helping to repair the havoc done to Churches, Vestries, etc., by typhoons. I should be glad if this can be granted. Estimated cost: (£2000) A very liberal contribution under the circumstances? In introducing the voluntary system, it has been the practice to hand over the buildings in efficient working order, & I do not think the grant of aid towards replacing the organ in the Cathedral seems unreasonable. When this organ was first required, it was paid for by "private subscription", though the church was then state-supported. Now that the voluntary system is introduced, the demand is made that the state should do more for the congregation than it did under the old regime. I do not follow this reasoning. Speak to Sir R. Herbert. D. J. 12. I have spoken to him already.
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