METHODIST SYNOD.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 280, 4 December 1907, Page 5

METHODIST SYNOD.

The Wanganui District Methodist Synod opened its session at Palmerston yesterday. Th« following ministers and laymen are attending the synod:—Revs. T. G. Brooke (chairman), J. J. Lewis superintendent of the circuit), W. Cannell, D. McNicoll, T. G. Oarr, T. G. Hammond, J. W. Worboys, S. J. Gibson, J. G. Chapman, F. T. Read, G. E. Beecroft, H. Beggs. W. S. Bowie, W. J. Oxbrow, E. D. Patchett, W. J. Reed, F. Copeland, W. H. E. Abbey, W. B. Scott, H. A. G. Keck, and R. T. P. Haridon (Maori Missionary), Messrs J. H. White, J. B. Beeche, F. Martin, and 0. L. Carr (Home Missionaries), with Messrs Garter, T. West, G. Pearce, R. Gibson, J. H. Frethy, E. Dixon, Hilder, Darvill, S. G. Burgess, J. W. Boon,. Barraclough, McClymont, and others (Lay Representatives), and Mr W. T. Bowater (District Registrar of Church Properties). 111-health debars the Rev Q. S. Harper from taking his seat in'tlie Synod. Yesterday was devoted to a convention in Broad street Church for the deepening of the spiritual life, after which the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. On the motion of the Rev. J. J. Lewis the following resolution _ was unanimously passed The ministers and home missionaries attending the Wanganui District Synod rejoice that the Rev. James Flanagan is holding missions in New Zealand, and that God is so graciously setting His seal to His ministry. We can assure him and our Primitive Methodist brethren of our deep sympathy, earnest prayers, and heartfelt co-operation in the great work of winning the world for Christ. The business of the Synod commences this morning at the Congregational Church, kindly lent for the occasion.

A conversazione will be held in the Opera House to-night.