THE BAPTIST CONFERENCE.
(per PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
Nelson, Nov 11
The Jubilee Conference of the Baptist Union opened hei'a this morning. The attendance promises to exceed all previous records.
The President (Rev A. H. Collins), con* gratulated Nelson, Christchurch, and the whole denomination on the attainment of the Jubilee. The Rev J. G. Greenhough (M.A.) was associated wi;h the assembly. Revs Wainwright, Sneyd, Shiner and Bonnet welcome' the ministerial membership. Greetings were read from the Baptist Unions of Great Britain, Western Australia, Victoria and other colonies. A message was also received from the miss:onariesin India.
The secretary (Rev J, R. Wolley), read :he annual report. It showed a gross increase of membership of 334 for the year. Considerable home mission was reported, especially in the north. Congratulatory reference was made to the recent Union of the Presbyterian Churches. The report was unanimously adopted.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 12 November 1901, Page 4
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142THE BAPTIST CONFERENCE. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 12 November 1901, Page 4
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