PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CLASS UNION

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 179, 24 April 1919, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CLASS UNION

THE CAMP AT P-VLMERSTON NORTH. The camp' of the Presbyterian Youns Men's Bible' Class Union, which has just concluded at Palmerston North, was characterised by resolve upon development of a most progressive policy during the. ensuing year. Over throe 'hundred delegates from all iiarts of the Dominion were entertained over Easter by the Palmerston North Centre. -The inspirational, business; social, and snorts activities were uniformly successful, maintaining the union ideal of developing the all-round man. In view of the prnjectfd union »of the Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian Churches, co-operation among the young men's branches of the several churches was mithirised. Formulation of a definite policy in relation to receiving and welcoming returned e'oldie.rs. closer relationship. with artisans and university students, and 'stoppage' of the leakage between Sunday Sdicol and Bibb Class is expected to result from important discussions on these subjects. On Sunday evening. Mr. W! J. Mains, of Auckland, made a, powerful evangelistic appeal, to \ithioh over eiehty voiin" nw, responded The desirability of tho union having-a publication of its* own was reaffirmed, and instructions were given to the incoming c-itncil to pursue a, vigorous policy in reference thereto. At-the athletic.meeting held on Monday, the Palmerston North-class won Ihe iOnminion -lintripionship banner. A Ion" jump of 20ft. 2in. was officially recorded"! A feature of the camp was a meetin» ad'i.rfwiod by lieutenant Burton and Sergeants Mills and Murray. _ The splendid optimism of thesn long-service soldiers, wlio won 'dijtim.Mon, created a lasting ■ impression "on a crowded gathering.