WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 25, 31 January 1887, Page 3

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

MONDAY MORNING.

Conferonco commenced its sittings at 10. A portion of Scripture having been road, the Rev. Mr Murray led in prayer. The record of Friday's sossions was received. It was agreod that the arrangements for Homo Mission deputation for the different distiicto of the Colony should bo left for the different chairmen to brine up suggestions at a lator stage.

Auckland District.

Wesley Collec;k Balance sheet. Tho balance-sheet, in the absence of «ho Treasurer, Mr R. Hobb?, M.H.R, was reid by Ksv. R, Bavin, and duly passed. -Tho Native and Destitute Children's Mueation Iraat balance-sheet was read by Hie Key. R Bavin iv the ab3Bnce of Mr , ,"?' Tlea9ureri and passed. Tho Goneral Oonnexional Mission Proporty Trust balance-sheet waa also read by the Rev. 11. Bavin iv tho absence of Mr Edson. Treasurer, and passed.

Wanganui District,

Grey Institute Trust.—The hal-ince-sheet was road by J. Q. Georgo, Esq., of Now Plymouth, and adopted Kai Iwi Trust.— Mr AY. Tim ley read the balance-eheot, and it was adopted on his motion.

Wellington District.

Wellington Education Tkcst.— Uev. Wru. Bauinber road the balauce-ahoot and moved its aoV>ption wliich waa pasaed.

Nelson Districts.

Nkwon Trust Fund :-The balance sheet Has road by the Rev. John Crump and duly adopted.

£ CGKLAND Book Ahsooiation.— Tho Rev. R Bavin road the report of this Association, which cortified that the Sunday School Union DopiH woro now tho dopot for tho ealo of our conncctional literature with tho exception of tho periodicals, which wero still sold under tho suparvieion of Mr Ed?on. Great credit was duo to that gentlemen for tho characteristic diligonce displayed in connection with this important matter.—Tho report »aa read and npproved.

New Zealand Mktuocist.—A resolution from tho Canterbury District Meeting in relation to the locatiou of tho editor of tho "Now Zealand Mothodist" near Christchurcb, wats read by the Rev. W. Kowse, It was agreed lo delay furt.hor consideration of this matter, and to proceed to tho

Tujsolouioai. Institution (Tiikik King's RiroiiT.)—The balance-sheet, of which Mr McMaetor is Treasurer, was road by Roy. R. Bavin, and approved.—As tho principal's and classical tutors' report had already bean prosentod thoy were taken as read. Tho report of tho Committee) appointed on this subject was read by tho Rev. Mr Leo to flio effect that for tho futuro thoro be a redistribution of work at tho Institution, viz., the Rev. A. Roid Principal and Theological Tutor, Key. R. Darin Lecturer on Ecclesiastical History, Ksv. IX. It. Dewsbury English language and literature, Roy. C. H, Garland, Methodist Polity. A conversation urosu as to BOma of the dotiila of tho college curriculum introduced by tho Key. A. Reid, in which Rove. J. Berry, W. J. William*, and ethers tcok part. The Roy, K. Bavin moved that tho cordial thanks of the Conference be presented to the Rev. A. Reid for hia eminent and valuable services as Principal duri it; tho past year. The Rev. H. K. Dewsbury had pleasure in seconding the proposition, axd tho Rev. J. Barry and Messrs Moxhain (Wellington) and Snod-* grass (NoIeod) supported it with great heartiness. Key. A. Koid briefly acknowledged tho vo'.o. Tho Kov. H. Bull moved that the thanks of tho Conforenco be presented to Dr. Kidil for his valuable services as classical and mathematical tutor. The Kovs. S. Lawry and J. T. Pinfold, as former students under Dr. Kidd, heartily supported the proposition, and regret was expressed that Dr. Kidd should havo resigned his position. Tho proposition was heartily carried.—The Kov. 11. R. Dewsbury moved, " That certain gentlemen bo appointed with tho Auckland ministers as a committee for tbo onsuing year as the Exeoutivo Committee." On the motion of the Roy. G. T. Pinfold, tho name of Mr McDowell, 8.A., was addod to the Committee. On the motion of tho Roy. E Best, tho hearty thanks of tho Conference were given to the Roy. R. iJavin, T. G. Carr and C. H. Garland for thoir excellent services during tho past year as lecturers to tho European students. — Tho Roy. J. A. Taylor drow attention to tho groat service rendered by tho European ttudoDts to their Maori brethren, Tho resolutions of tho various district meot- :

inga woio tlien read and considered. — After solus convocation re tho third year's stay of tho students at tho institution counting as tho first year of probation raised by llov. A. Reid, Mr Wood read tho report of tho Committeo appointed to consider tho advisability or othorwiso of Mr Wm. Morley being eont to England. The Committee, for various reason?, considered thatitwas advisable that thovieitbo deferred for tho present year. Tho report was received, and tho Rev. J. Borry moved .its adoption, and ho most earnestly hoped that thia matter would be taken up heartily by tho Connexion generally.—Tho Roy. H, Bull expressed a pimilar opinion, becauso of the eminent and valuablo services rendered by Mr Morley.—Mr SnodKnicP, Breaking on behalf of tho Nolson district, was afraid that on account of tbo financial strain upon them they would net bo able to do as much as they would dcsiio.—Mr Wood considered that it would bo a capital opportunity for this Conference to show ils appreciation of Mr Moiloy'9 valued services. The Revs. Law, Marei, Oukca, Baumber, Crump, Tinsley und Messrs Lawry, Uetherington, George and Simon took part, and on being put to tho motion it was pasted with acclamation. Tho Conference then adjourned until 2.30.