METHODIST SYNOD.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 273, 18 November 1927, Page 8

METHODIST SYNOD.

MAXES EMPHATIC REQUEST.

TELEGRAMS TO PREMIER.

In response to tlie representations of a deputation from the New Zealand Alliance, the Auckland Methodist Synod yesterday afternoon carried unanimously the following resolution: "That this Synod, having.learned that the Prime Minister's action" in moving to report progress' on the Licensing Amendment Bill when in committee may jeopardise the bin,, respectfully but emphatically calls upon him to make good his promise to give the measure full and fair opportunity of being placed on the Statute Book this session."

The leaders of the deputation were the, Hon. Geoirge Fowlds" and Mr. A. C. A. Sexton. The text of the resolutoin waia conveyed by telegram to the Prime Minister, and by general agreement each member of the Synod dispatched a telegram either to Mr. Coates or to a member of Parliament.

PARLIAMENT MUST PREVAIL.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

DUNEDIN, Thursday.

The news of the progress of the Licensing Bill was announced to the Methodist Synod of the Otago-Southland district, and was received with tremendous applause. The announcement later that the Premier had decided to report progress was, members said, a- call to all those who were determined that the will of the people should be carried into effect.

1 The chairman assured a strong deputation from the United Temperance Reform Committee that the Methodists of Otago and Southland would do all that lay in their power to prevent the will of the people being thwarted.

Before the Synod closed it was decided that on behalf of 8000 Methodists in the district telegrams be sent to the Prime Minister and members of the district, expressing the urgent need of giving expression to the will of 'the people by not shelving the bill.