Methodist Synod.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13546, 9 November 1916, Page 3

Methodist Synod.

ASSEMBLES HEBE NEXT WEEK.

An important gathering of Methodist ministers and representative lay-, will take place in Palmerston .North next week, when the annual, .synod of the Havre's Bay-Manawatu district will be held, commencing on Tuesday, November 14th, at St, Paul's Church. Besides the meetings of the various committees and the representative session, there will be. a conversazione in the Empire Hall on Wednesday, November loth, at 7.30, when | a welcome will be tendered to the delegates by the Mayor and Mr Gr. H. Benett, and addresses will also be deivered by Revs. D. J. Murray and T. R. Richards. A musical programme will also be provided. Following are the delegates to the synod:— Ministerial Representatives. —Rev. D. J. Murray (chairman of district), Rev. P. W. Jones, Rev. C. Abcrnethy, Rev. T. N. Griffin, Rev. A. Harding, Rev. F. W. Boys, Rev. T. B. Richards, Rev. R. P. Keall, Rev. W. Wills, Rev. ■T. H. Haslam, Rev. T. Coatsworth, Rev. M. A. R. Pratt, Rev. R, Cottam, Rev. W. Rowe.

Candidates.—Mr T. Flower, Mr A. 2. Jefferson, Mr W. J. Parker. Home Missionaries. —Mr J. Oliver, Mr G. Duncan.

Lay Representatives.—Napier, "Mr A. Harding, Mr G. W. Venables; Hastings, Mr C. T. Russell, Mr 6. Gurratt; Sisborne, Mr G. Vincent, Mr T. Flower; Waipawa, Miss Bibby; Dannevirke, Mr G. Rankin, Mr F. Heaton, M.A.; Woodville, Mr E. J. Rendle, Mr J. V. Lawrence; PaMatna, Mr .T. J. Boagey, Mr E. Holdaway; Paimorston North (St. Paul's) Mr G. H. Bennett, Mr J. A. McLcavy; Palmerston North Street) Mr W. Flatt, Sister Jean; Feilding, Mr G. V\ 7 . Pearce, Mr W. Ferguson; Sanson, Mr T. Gifford, Mr N. Print; Foxton, Mr J. Crystall, Mr E. Walker; Kimbolton, Mr F. S. Guy; Secretary Church property, Mr T. R. Hodder; Sunday School representative, Mr R. H. Billons.