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rst Impressions ife On Windward iewed By Retired REV. W.O. HANNER The Rev. William O. Hanner 810 Oakwood drive, Vhispering Oaks, is a retired ector of the Church of the Holy omforter, Kenilworth. The {ev Harnerand Mrs. Harner ecently took up residence in he Diocese of the Windward slands for a three-month period after Father Hanner asked Bishop Woodroffe to use him anywhere there was a need. The Diocese of the Windward Islands is what is called a "Companion Diocese" of the Episcopal church's Diocese of Chicago. It is composed of three main islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. Between St. Vincent and Grenada,a distance of 90 miles, lie the Grenadines, a number of small isles thought by many to be the best yachting waters in the world. They lie at the southern end of the Lesser Antilles, off the coast of Venezuela. Each of the three main islands is about 15 to 20 mite long and perhaps 10 or 12 miles wide. Each has an area of about 150square miles (St. Lucia is a little larger) and the total land area cf the whole diocese is 550 square miles, although they spread over many miles of sea. The total population is 350,000. Over the colonial years they changed hands many times. St. Lucia has a more pronounced French influence than the rest Islands Rector of the diocese, which is largely English. A few of the pension­ ers of Father Hanner's old parish in Kenilworth provided the air fare, and the Rt. Rev. Cuthbert Woodroffe, the Bishop of the Islands, rented the couple a small efficiency apartment. Father Hanner worked for three months without salary ( he is on pension) as the tem­ porary rector of St. Paul's Church Calliaqua, on St. Vincent's island. This is where the bishop lives and has his cathedral. There are seven parishes on the island with chapels at­ tached so that about twenty congregations are ministered toby seven clergy. The islands are 95per cent black population and Father Hanner says "there is work to be done". The following are the first impressions upon arriving in the Windwards as prepared by Father Hanner for the Diocese cf Chicago paper advance. "When you come to our Companion Diocese, just what do you think cf first of all? "My first impression of St Vincent in the Windward Islands was that some of the Angelicans here have a very deep love of the Church. Beatrice Phillips of St. James' Church, Layou, was such a person. When I first met her, she was readying my house with a small army of workers. Next, she was marshalling a group d servers to prepare for a Watch Night Service to be held at 11:30 p.m. on what she called "Old Year's Day", December 31, 1971. She knew where the register was to enter services and baptisms. And she played the organ. She wafr on the job everywhere. "This impression I have of the Church here was strengthened by the Mass held at St. Mary's Church, Buc- cament. The church was literally jammed full. People sat in the deep windows, stood in the doorways, and crowded the altar until, perforce, they were administered Communion in one kind, for we had used all the w^ne that we had brought. I went down from the pulpit and stood in the midst of the congregation to preach as simply as I knew how to one of the most attentive congregations I have ministered to. In that congregation of nearly 200 persons, every face was black, every face was eager -- Christ's sheep seeking food. 'The second impression of the Island of St. Vincent was the deep present influence on this island, culturally, economically and socially of Canada. "A number of the clergy serving the Church here have come from Canada. Some have come for a short term, as I have. Some have been here for a term cf several years. Some are teachers. "When you talk with leaders in the island, you find that they have been schooled in Mon­ treal, Toronto, London (Ont.), or Guelph. The husband of the manager cf the little apartment house where we live, a large and handsome black man, president of the local Rotary, owns and operates a large chicken farm. He has his degree in agronomy from a Canadian school and is a very efficient and knowledgeable person. "A white lady, whose husband had just died and on whom I called after her sons had departed for home, said, "They have gone back to Canada. Both were raised here, but they went to Canadian universities and are now em­ ployed in Canada.' Both had married Canadian girls. "Two Canadian banks operate in Kingstown. Air Canada is the prominent air line office in the city. On St. Vincent Canada's influence is on all sides. "And thirdly, I was im­ pressed with the very great need for dental care. In this country, the older mouth is nearly toothless. In middle age, gaps are very noticeable, and even in younger persons, the vacant place that will not be filled is often seen. There are two dentists here for 100,000 people. "So here the Hanners are If anyone, individual or group, wishes to help out, I ask for gifts to repair and rehabilitate the rec­ tory of St. James' Church, Layou. It is a roomy house, pleasantly located with regard to the area it serves, but in very great need of moder- niza tion which many in Chicago would consider essentials. This house is in such poor condition that clergymen will not stay. Someone asked, 'What is the matter with that house? No one ever stops but for a few days.' I can answer that question. No one can stay. If help is given, it should be done quickly--now. "School takes up today (January 10), and all the school supply stores are full of mothers and children patiently waiting for their turns to buy pencils, paper and books. Two British frigates of the Royal Navy have passed by, a mile away from shore. A lush cruise ship comes and goes, unessential and intruding. "This is also one of the out- PAGE 13-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1972 Urge Schools To Observe Earth Week Supt. cf Public Instruction Michael J. Bakalis has proclaimed April 17-28 as "A Period erf Environmental Awareness in Illinois Schools" in conjunction with ob­ servances of Earth Week April 17-23 and Arbor Day April 28. In his proclamation, Bakalis urged all schools in thevState to plan special activities during the twelve-day period to focus on the importance of en­ vironmental quality. He said educators could also mark the occasion by assessing the ef­ fectiveness cf conservation and environmental education programs at the elementary and secondary school levels. Such programs are one of the most effective means of developing environmental awareness, according to the posts of the Kingdom, not of this world. If you are not on strike as a member of that Kingdom,come on, let's build." state superintendent. "Through these programs," he said, "students develop an un­ derstanding of and concern for actions or viewpoints which inhibit environmental quality. As well, the programs help students acquire values that sustain action toward con­ structive environmental change." Coinciding with the ob­ servances, Bakalis said, will be the appointment of a task force to begin writing a new state plan for environmental education. It will formally undertake its assignment on April 24, he said. Here & There In BUSINESS DECLARE DIVIDEND At a meeting of the board of directors cf National Tea Co., April 10, the regular quarterly divident cf 20 cents per share was declared payable June l to shareholders of record May 12. ak n ak n tj* *• t H "V'A i*v tj* *• t H "V'A 1 1* in AS' 7 v r&i f? r i spurgeons • If you sew, you've got it made at Spurgeon's! 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