METHODIST CONFERENCE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 9 March 1914, Page 5

METHODIST CONFERENCE

TO-DAY'S BUSINESS.

(United Press Association.)

DUNEDIN, This Day. "The Methodist Conference to-day considered suggested changes in the ministerial appointments, and adopted the following amendments on first draft of stations: Auckland » (Avondale), Rev. Luxford; Franklin (Waiuku), . Rev, i ■Cable; Whangarei, Rev. Daniel; Roto- j rua, Rev. Peat: New " Plymouth (Whitely), Rev. Chappell, (Rangitikei), Rev. Mat-hew ; Palmerston North (Ashhurst), Rev. Carr; Sanson; Rev. Keall; Foxton, Rev. Maslin; Johnsonville (Porirua), Rev, Burnet; Blenheim (Tuanrarina), Rev. Woolloxall; Waikouaiti, Jtlev- Allen; Roxburgh, Rev. Benning; South Auckland, Rev. Spence; Taranaki (Wanganui), Rev, Blamires; Hawke's Bay (Manawatu), Rev. Murray; Wellington, Rev. President Serpen (ex officio); Nelson, Rev. Baumber North Canterbury, Rev. Sinclair; Sou.h Canterbury, Rev. Jouglin; Otago, Rev. Drake; Southland, Rev. Ready. "It was reported that Mr D. Haynes fcad forwarded a donation of £SO for the South Island Methodist Orphanage. The report o n the supernumerary tuna was received and adopted. The tO'.al capital o'f the New Zealand fund on alst December last was £72,952. The ba - ance-sheet was adopted. The officers and committee of the fund received a vote of thanks for services rendered.

A NEW ZEALAND REQUEST GRANTED.

(Received 9.5 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. The Methodist Conference granted the New Zealand Conference s request to ordain the % Rev. Mr Scriven for the mission field. ' ' -