Presbyterian Church of New Zealand.
Per United Press Association
DUNEDIN, Nov. 12
In t lie Assembly tho morning was mainly devoted to students' and scholarship regulations, and tho question of setting ug an order of deaconesses. In the afternoon the difference between tho Stfatford minister and the Taranaki Presbytery was debated in private.
Tho evening was devoted to reports of inissiona, when there was a largo attendance. After tho Maori missions report had been adopted, it was resolved to approve of the establishment of a school for Maori girls at Turakina ; to set aside £40<> from the general fund,; and authorising a committeo to purchase the Turakina manse if sufficient funds are forthcoming. The idea is more to teach girls cooking and sewing and especially the preparation of food for fants. It was mentioned that if tlninfant mortality could not be stopped the Maori race was doomed. Fully two-thirds of their children died before the age of live years. A motion was carried expressing deep regret in accepting the resignation of the Rev. Gordon, of Tura.kimv, as Maori Mission Convener, and high appreciation of his services. Tho report on Foreign Missions, which was optimistic in tone, was adopted.
The following, were admitted as ministers emeriti : Revs. John Ross. Ogg (tad McKinnoy.
Presbyterian Church of New Zealand.
Southland Times, Issue 19202, 13 November 1903, Page 3
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