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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16694, 28 March 1922, Page 4

felt that the chairman had been wrongly informed about the incident. Air Maehin; Give instances. Mr Garrard said tho superintendent had been instructed by the board not to co-operate with the ministers. All* AJac-hin: I have already denied that. Air Garrard: AYell, T got it from Air Aliller this morning. Mr Alaehin said that the only arrangement that had been made between the board and the superintendent had been confirmed at a meeting of the board. The only power the superintendent had was to conduct the meetings on the same lines as they had been conducted in the past. Air Garrard agreed that that should clear the air. All* Alaehin then appealed, to Captain Hatchwell to consent to nomination. Captain Hatchwell : T do not like the signs of the times. J must ask you to withhold my nameAir Webb, the Rev 8. Bailey and Air Lester also refused to consent to nomination. Mr Miller then handed in two further nominations, thus completing the required number. Air Maehin. in declaring those nominated to he the members of the new hoard, said he was sorry the voice of prejudice was stronger than the voice of the members of the board. The Rev R. Bailey : A’ou ought to wit lid raw that. AL* Alachin said he did no! think he should withdraw the remark. The meeting then proceeded to tho next business.