CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S BOARD OF MISSIONS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2924, 30 March 1910, Page 34

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S BOARD OF MISSIONS.

The Conference resumed its sitting ea. Saturday morning, when vangelistio matters were considered, including the question of the employment of an evangelist for the field during a portion of the ensuing year. It was decided, after discussion, that the matter be deferred till it was possible to secure the continuous service of a suitable man. The " Open Parliament" was presided over by Mrs M'Donald, when departmental affairs were discussed. The members joined in a very enjoyable trip to Portobello during the afternoon, the visitors . expressing the pleasure they felt at "the scenery of harbour and bays. On Monday the Conference assembled at 2.30 p.m., Mrs G-oldsmid (North-East Valley) conducting devotional exercises. The president than assumed the chair, and papers were read from the pens of Miss Vine and Miss Parnell (Wanganui) upon the subject of The Needs of New Zealand for our Missionary Efforts." The writers instanced localities in the North Island where there were absolutely no places of divine worship, and in which strenuous efforts should be made to supply the religious needs of the-people and Bible-teach-ing for the young. Both papers were discussed, and during the discussion Mrs Voyce (Greymouth) pressed the claims of the West"* Coast upon the board. The plan of future work was ultimately left in the hands of the executive, with power to act. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in "the following-ladies being returned : —Dominion president, Mrj W. J. Hiastie; vice-pi'esidents, Mrs Powell and Mrs M'Donald; Dominion secretary," Miss Mary Lowe; recording secretary, Miss J. Lowe; treasurer, Mrs Charles Sundstrum; associate members, all presidents of the New Zealnd auxiliaries (ex officio). Votes of thanks were accorded the retiring officers for their capable services during their term of office, to Mrs Hislop and Mrs-M'Kenzie for decorating the hall in readiness for the session, and to Mrs and Mr Sell for their assistance. '• ■ • The Conference was broueht to a close by prayer and benediction' at 8 p.m.