The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
St. John's Church
St. John's Church, Latimer Square. Christchurch, is a handsome, substantial building in stone, and stands in well-planted grounds. The outer walls are covered with clinging ivy, which gives a pleasing and venerable appearance to the building. There are numerous windows of stained glass, and the effect of the light thus received within the church is very fine. St. John's possesses a superior pipe organ, and the musical portion of the service is rendered by a surpliced choir. Services are held thrice on Sunday, matins are said daily at 9 a.m., there is an evening service each Wednesday at 7.30 p.m., and the Holy Communion is celebrated on every festival and Holy Day.