METHODIST BIBLECLASSES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1103, 17 April 1911, Page 3

METHODIST BIBLECLASSES.

NEW ZEALAND CONVENTION. YOUNG WOMEN'S MEETINGS, The annual conference of the New Zealand Young Women's Methodist Bible Class Uiiicu was continued oil Saturday in the Taranaki Street Methodist Church. Tho morning was devoted to the transaction of tho business, Mrs. E. 0. Blaniires, president, being in the chair. Tho following notices of motion were brought forward by the. secretary (Miss Williams), the first from the Auckland Executive and the last-named two from the Wellington Executive:— 1. "That each union should raise, as heretofore, Xio per annum. Tliis, with the addition of tho Wanganui Union to our number would increase ,tho amount raised by the New Zealand Union from .£llO to .£125. Wo propose that the adjditional ,£25 bo devoted co foreign mission work, cither to support native teachers or to go towards tho upkeep of a European missionary, with a view in late years of supporting a sister on the foreign mission field." 2. "Thai the convention protests against the present mode of legislation for the Maoris, and that Parliament give consideration to our request of last year that tho registration of births, deaths, and marriages amongst tho Maori race be compulsory." 3. "That, at all fnturo conventions the local union appoint representatives from each class on an equal basis with those appointed by district classes of tho remaining unions (namely, 1 in 10), to vote on all matters which might arise during the convention, thus equalising the voting." Xhe first motion called forth a lively discussion, and eventually it was carried in its entirety. The motion of last year's convention that the New Zealand Executive remain in one place for one year only was rescinded, and it was decided that the executive remain in ono centre for not more than three years. Tho report of the year's work showed that much had bean done by tho executive. Corresnonding secretaries for each union had been appointed, and had kept well to work in reporting the business of the monthly meetings. In reference to the Maori work it was mentioned that Miss Bella Cassidy had been appointed as a probationer. " Bel'crence was also made to the registration of the births, deaths, and marriages of the Maoris. Through tho. help of the Hon. Mr. Ngata .£25 had been received from tils Government as a subsidy towards tho support of a probationer for the Maori work. From the balance-sheet read by the treasurer, Miss Binnie, it was seen that .£IOO has been raised during the past year for ths support of the Maori deaconess, Sister Nelli-, ar.d that after paying ,£ls Bs. 'Id. for general expenses there is a balance in hand of £~ 13s. 3d. In accordance with the motion passed regarding the election of the executive, the retiring executive w.is again re-elected, Mrs. E. O. Blnmires beinjr president; Sister Nellie, Sister Annie, Sister May, and Miss Boxall vice-presidents; Miss M. Williams secretary, with Miss Redstone assistant secretary; and Miss Binnie treasurer. Greetings were received from the president of the conference (Rev. W. G. Spence), C'argill Road (Dunedin) Methodist Class, and Mrs. Green, of the Christchurch Union. In the afternoon session a most interesting paper, written by Miss Jamicson (Sister Margaret), on "The Call of To-day to Women," was read, and was freely discussed by those present, many telling of the calif that had come to them for service and work in tho higher life. At 4.30 the member.; of tho Young Women's Union were conveyed by brakes and train to the young men's camp at the Hutt, where they were entertained by the Young Men's Union, returning home at 10 p.m. Yesterday morning, ~al)ouj;,_so members of the Young Women's Union met on the top of Mount Victoria at 7.30 for a nrayer and sonc; service, conducted by Mr. Ralph, which proved most helpful and inspiring to those present. ' ... At. ths afternoon service about 300 young women gathered in the Taranaki Street Church to take ,part in a commiinion service, and to listen to an address by Sister Mabel, of the Deaconesses' Home, 'in Christchurch. Both services were deeply impressive and inspiring. Sister Mabel .spoke powerfully on the four words, "Come," "Abide," "Follow," "Go," and ended by an eloquent appeal to all present to consecrate their lives to the Master. At the close of the meeting a short service for prayer was held. Too was dispensed ..to all tho delegates in tho schoolroom, after -which they assembled for the evening service in the King's Theatre, when powerful addresses wore given by Mrs , . E.-O. Blamires and Sister Nellie, Maori Deaconess. ■ To-day the Young Women's Union is the guest of the Young Men's Union at their, camp, Hutt Park.

YOUNG MEN'S UNION. SATURDAY'S BUSINESS. The New Zealand Convention of the Young Men's Methodist Union was continued at the camp at Hutt Park on Saturday. Devotional exercises were led by the Rev. F. Rands, and the missionary study was further continued. A paper was contributed by Mr. Brown, of St; Kilda, on "Pentecost in Relation to Missions." The essayist showed that ft was necessary to receive the power of Pentecost; that there should bo full surrendered obedience and entire consecration. Only by the living out to the letter of these high principles could power to convert others be obtained. Tho annual Association football match was played at the Park on Saturday morning, Mr. A. Holden, of Christchurch, acting as referee. After a very strenuous game, in which soma excellent play was given, the match concluded a ' drawn game, neither side scoring. The teams were as follow:—Auckland: Cowley, Down, Ilorsley, Matthews, Ready, M'Cowen, Lear, Muldoon, and Burton. Universe: Matheson, Crewcs, Amos, Dick, Passcy.