CHAPTER IV

LAITY OF THE PARISH

1. Relations between incumbent and lay officials. 2. The vestry--Constitution, meetings, and voting in ancient parishes, and in new parishes--Vestries Act, 1818--Present functions--Select vestries. 3. Churchwardens--Election in ancient and new parishes--Admission. 4. Parson's or vicar's and people's wardens--Duties: (_a_) Care of fabric and ornaments of the church and of the churchyard--(_b_) Seating of parishioners--(_c_) Provision of requisites for service--(_d_) Maintenance of order in church and churchyard--(_e_) Collection and concurrence in disposal of offertory money--(_f_) Charge of church and benefice during vacancy, if appointed sequestrators--Restrictions on powers. 5. Sidesmen. 6. Church trustees. 7. Parish clerk--Appointment and removal. 8. Sexton. 9. Beadle. 10. Organist and choristers. 11. Officiating of lay readers and other laymen. 12. Other lay work--Visiting of poor and sick--Sunday schools--Church elementary schools. 13. Parochial church councils pages 65-79