ECCLESIASTICAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11879, 3 February 1902, Page 3

ECCLESIASTICAL.

NORTHCOTE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The annual meeting' of the Northcote Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday evening last, when the Rev. Robert Ferguson, moderator, presided, and there was a good number present. The reports of the treasurer and secretary, which were adopted, indicated that, under the ministerial charge of Mr. E. Adams, good progress had been made. The services were well attended, both at Northcote and the out stations, the number of young people interested continuing to be a marked feature. The mission cause, both home and foreign, had been aided, finances were satisfactory, and a good balance was carried forward after meeting all demands. Messrs. Bruce Lloyd, Riddle, Cuthbertson, Smellie, and W. Roper were elected members of the Managing Committee, and Mr. Barr was reappointed auditor. It was decided to again contribute £6 to the New Hebrides mission fund, and aboiti; the same amount was transferred to the manse fund. A letter received from Mr. Adams was read by the chairman, intimating that the state of his health necessitated a complete change, and that he was obliged to ask the congregation. to accept his resignation. This intimation was received with expressions of extreme regret, and it. was most reluctantly agreed that the resignation be accepted. It was decided to invito the Rev. W. Woollass for a term, with a view to settlement. After a voto of thanks to the chairman, carried by acclamation, the meeting closed with the Benediction. Y.M.C.A. At the City Hall services, last night, the address was given by the Rev. A. C. Wedderspoon. Mr. W. Brakenrig; occupied; the chair, and Miss A. Rnnmer sang two , sacred solos. There was a good attendance. J