PRESBYTERIANS CONFER

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 552, 3 January 1929, Page 6

PRESBYTERIANS CONFER

DELEGATES AT HAMILTON DEFINITE SPIRITUAL REVIY^ (From Our Own Correspondent -i HAMILTON, Wednesday Tlie 24tli annual conference of n Ncw Zealand Prosbyterian Bible-<j-Conference, which has been attend by over 800 delegates from all virtually concluded to-day, when addresses were given. It is generally felt that the enrj*cnce was one of the most succejjgf yet held, although marred at the ' set by inclement weather. In the opinion of church leadc who are associated with the the conference has resulted in a, ite spiritual revival which should a far-reaching effect. Students have displayed keener * thusiasm, and many have express, willingness to take up missionary vt*-- T in various quarters. The demand f/ books and pamphlets at the library has been a steady one durU the week, showing that spare time Q been well utilised in mental stimtu tion. Sunday school teachers, many c < &£ whom are in a sense "probationers with but a rudimentary knowledge teaching methods, have had the bene of expert advice from those with n. tensive experience. They will re! turn to their tasks fired by spirittiT ’ encouragement and inspiration. Apart from the deeper issues of th* big gathering, the social activity have been a dominant feature and greatly strengthen the ties which r. ■* ready link classes throughout Dominion. The chief event of to-day’s lum tions was a huge mass meeting in t!~ Drill Hall, when the Rev. D. C. Hcrrct of St. David’s. Auckland., gave an address, "The World Call." To-morrow the delegates will virr' Rotorua, returning to Hamilton in t:' evening, before finally dispersing.