METHODIST SYNOD

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 140, 10 December 1918, Page 8

METHODIST SYNOD

WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

The Wellington District Methodist' Synod, postponed on account of the^ epidemic, commenced its session at x Trinity; Ghuroh, Newtowu, tint; morning. The Rev. Edward Drake (chairman of the' distinct) presided, and there were also present trie following ministers-.—Revs. J.MG. Chapman, G. K. Smith, rA.' Reader, J. T. Pinfold, D.D., F. T. Rood, W. Eowe, D. J. Murray, A. M'Bean, W. J. Enticott, J. Ward, J. W. Parker, J. H. Haekm, and Hedley White. Th«l following representatives ■were present: Wellington, Taranakistreet, Messrs. J. Kersnaw and F. ChinchenV; Central Mission, J. R. Burley and J. F. Read; Thorndon, J. Laurenaon, and W. I. Clarke; Wellington South, S. T. Martin, >B. Horron; Kilbirnie, F. J. W. Fear and M. Cable;,, Johnsonville, B. J. Lynneberg; Lower' Hutt, Mesdames W. Knight and W. Hall; Carter,toa. J. A. Oldiah; Maeterton, C. E. DonieU; Eketohmw, J. H. Baillie; Otaki, Frank Perm and W. J. Row; district secretary of olrardi property, T. Fathers;' S.S. representative; T. Sms. The Chairman -welooniv*; the members of the Synod, especially thoee who had recently come into.the district. He referred to the unique circumstances under which the Synod met, and the profound thankfulness to God that they were able to assemble, in "view of all, thai had transpired. Feeling response was made to the loss the church had sustained in the decease of some of its ablest and most successful ministers. The Chairman also referred-to the great problems which awaited solution in' the near future, due to humah selfishness, and against this spirit we must set our faces in order that justice and righteousness may prevail. N As tJie result of a ballot, Rev. Angus M'Bean was elected secretary of the Synod,' Rev.' A. Reader was appointed assistant secretary, Rev. Hedley White minute secretary. Rev. Enticott and Mr. ,F. Perm press, reporters. It was resolved to send letters of sympathy to the Rev. W. Beck, t&e relatives of the late • Principal C. H. Garland, and the/Rev. G. H. Mann.r V

The Synod devoted considerable time to a discussion, of the connexional Sunday School and Young People's Board's report. 1 The proposal to appoint an organising secretary for the Sunday School and young : people's work was negatived by fifteen votes to thirteen, on a division.: . ■ ' .

It'wae re3olv«d: "That the Synod rejoices to hear of the arrangements for holding' a Dominion Y.M. Bible Class camp in Wellington, and urges the ministers and office-bearers of our church to support the movement in every way.' 1