P. P. A.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 23 July 1925, Page 9

P. P. A.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

(BY' TELEGRAPH. PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, July 23. The Dominion Conference of the Protestant Political Association has opened under the presidency of Mr I. J. Bridger, of Eltham, Dominion President. There was a good attendance of delegates from all parts of New Zealand.

The president’s address stated that the association’s activities had- shown a distinct advanc'e during the year, and assistance had to be obtained for tho Dominion organiser. The balance-sheet disclosed a sound position. The president drew attention to the number of mixed marrjages that were talcing place in the Dominion. He stressed the necessity for Protestant churches establishing a Protestant Sunday at ’east once a year. The Dominion lecturer gave a comprehensive account of the work of the past year. Organisers’ reports of work in several districts were favourably commented upon by the conference. To-day’s proceedings were devoted to remits from the various groups, and officers will also be elected at this session.