BAPTIST ASSEMBLY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20385, 14 October 1929, Page 13

BAPTIST ASSEMBLY.

BUSY week-end programme

CHILDREN'S HOME VISITED.

LARGE BIBLE CLASS RALLY.

The principal event in the programme for the New Zealand Baptist Union Assembly on Saturday was the president's reception, held under good weather conditions, at the Manurewa Children's Home, which is controlled by the union. Fully 300 people attended, and displayed keen interest in the work that is done in caring for the 65 little inmates.

In the absence of the new president of the union, the Rev. Joseph W. Kemp, the retiring president, Mr. S. Barry, opened the proceedings and introduced the president of the board of trustees, Mr. F. W. Gaze. \

Interesting details of the work done by the home since its establishment at Remuera in 1893 were given by Mr. Gaze, who said that during tho period 500 children, now grown to be useful citizens, had passed through its doors. Twenty years ago the removal from Remuera to tho larger buildings and spacious grounds of the present home had taken place. The property was now free of debt, and still continued to grow under the supervision of a board representative of all Baptists. A large number of the present children attended tho district school at Manurewa, where their scholastic and physical progress compared more than favourably with that of the other scholars. Advantage was taken of the spacious dining room in the home for the purpose of Sunday school work, but it was hoped in a few years, if there was no established Baptist Church and school in the district, to meet the needs of tho home with a small chapel in the grounds.

Mr. W. R. Ellingham also spoke. Hymns and novelty items wero given by the older children, and were much appreciated. The guests were provided with afternoon tea.

On Saturday morning the ministers attending the conference met at the Baptist Tabernacle, and the Rev. Thomas Weston spoke on "The Minister's Aim." In the evening the Tabernacle chorus choir, led by Mr. Arthur E. Wilson, gave a musical festival in the Tabernacle, there being a large attendance.

The united Bible class rally in the Tabernacle was the chief event yesterday, but special conference services, at which visiting ministers preached, were held in city and suburban Baptist churches. A large number of young people and their parents attended the rally. Spirited singing was led by Mr. L. A. North, and a short address on the results of the Bible class movement was given by Rev. H. E. Ldridge, of Caversham, Dunedin. With him on the platform were several missionaries on furlough and the respective presidents of the young men's and young women's Bible class unions.

. Reports from the New Zealand Alliance and discussion on liquor licensing matters will occupy the attention of the conference to-day, and in the evening the work of the Baptist College will be dealt with at a special meeting. The conference will continue until Thursday evening, when a special communion service will be held.