THE METHODIST CONFERENCE

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23882, 26 February 1943, Page 2

THE METHODIST CONFERENCE

FINAL READING OF STATIONS DISTRICT CHAIRMEN ELECTED The Methodist Conference concluded its deliberations in Christchurch last night. Many of the North Island representatives left after the afternoon session. In all probability Conference will again assemble in the South Island next year. If the usual schedule is adhered to, Dunedin will be the choice for 1944. Conference was occupied in the mam “with domestic affairs. The following district chairmen were elected: Auckland, the Rev. E. T. Olds (also Conference president); South Auckland, the Rev. C. H. Olds; Taranaki-Wanga-nui, the Rev. E, D. Patchett; Hawke’s Bay-Manawatu, the Rev. W. T. Blight; Wellington, the Rev. W. A. Burley; Nelson, the Rev. C. Blair; North Canterbury, the Rev. J. H. Allen; South Canterbury, the Rev. W. W. Avery; Otago-Southland, the Rev. W. G. Slade; Solomon Islands, the Rev, J. F. Goldie. The district secretaries will be: Auckland, the Rev. A. E. Waite; South Auckland, the Rev. J. L. Mitchell; Taranaki-Wanganui, the Rev. G. R. H. Petersen; Hawke’s Bay-Manawatu, the Rev. A. R. Penn; Wellington, the Rev. F. L. Parker; Nelson, the Rev. J. D. Grocott; North Canterbury, the Rev. C. R. Taylor; South Canterbury, the Rev. R. B. Gosnell; Otago-Southland, the Rev. J. M. Blight; general statistical secretary, the Rev. E. B. Chambers. Station Changes The following changes were made after the first recording of stations:— Auckland District.—Avondale (one wanted, student supply); Devonport, the Rev. H. A. Cochrane. South Auckland District.—Hauraki Plains, the Rev. G. W. Crammond; Cambridge, the Rev. J. S. Waite. Taranaki - Wanganui District. —Hawera; the Rev. G. H. Goodman; Opunake, the Rev. R. E. Fordyce; Gonville, the Rev. W. S. Dawson. Wellington District.—Eketahuna, the Rev. H. V. Utting; Otaki, the Rev. B. P. Pickering. Nelson District.—Hokitika, the Rev. L. A. D. Hayman. North Canterbury District.—Leeston, the Rev. H. R. Richards; Kaiapoi, the Rev. G. Parker; Ohoka, the Rev. H. I. K. Hopper. , . South Canterbury District.—Timaru South (one wanted, student supply). ■ Otago-Southland District.—Dundas Street, Dunedin, the Rev. G. E. Beckingsale; Roxburgh, the Rev. C. H. Bell. Home Missionaries The following home mission appointments were announced:— Auckland District.— Bombay-Tuakau. R. E. Patchett: Kaukapakapa-Silver-dale, W. M. Jones; Port Albert, L. E. G. Sharp; North Hokianga. A. P. Dornan; Hikurangi. M. D. G. Turkington; Paparoa, W. G. Peate; Kawakawa-Kaikohe, W. J. Anderson; Avondale (third), H. Moore; Mahurangi, R. Coombridge. South Auckland District—Coromandel, C. Aker; Kawhia, R. Rogers; Ohura, H. Taylor: Opotiki, D. G. Sherson. . . , Taranaki-Wanganui District. —Opunake (Okato), J. C. R. Ashworth; New Plymouth (third), H. Ashworth: Patea, C. S L. Oliver; Manaia, C. Robinson; Inglewood. A. Currie; Marton. F. H. P Hawke’s Bay-Manawatu District.— Feilding (second), R. T. Alexander; Foxton, R. Thornley; Apiti, A. J. Thompson; Waipawa, W. J. Henderson; Wairoa, P. Ramsay. Wellington District.—Paraparaumu, H. R. Wright. , . ~ Nelson District.—Murchison, C. W. Tolley; Granity, K. A. Robinson; Reefton, J. F. Amos; Nelson (second), J. W. Baylis. _. . . . , ir= . North Canterbury District—Waddington, W. T. Withers; Tai Tapu, F. Sanderson: Oxford, G. Hall. Otago-Southland District. —Waikoua-iti-Palmerston, E. J. Carter; Cargill Road, Dunedin (second), W. L. Divers; Maori Hill, Dunedin, B. Riseley; Mosgiel, W. R. Hooper; Cromwell, T. A. Winn; Edendale, D. I. Robertson; Otau-tau-Tuatapere, W. J. Bryant; Nightcaps, H. M. Brassell; Bluff, N. Challenger; Balclutha. T. Steele.