BIBLE GLASS CAMP.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 April 1922, Page 1

BIBLE GLASS CAMP.

CONCLUDES AT WANOANCI.

Tby telegraph—per press association !

WANGANUI, April 20

The biggest Easter camp over held by the New Zealand Presbyterian Young Men’s Bible Classes Union lias just ended after a most successful and enjoyable session. The camp was located at Sandy Hook, on the banks ol the ‘Wanganui River, about five miles above tno town. The site proved ideal for the purpose, being within reach of the trams and yet possessing charms of rural isolation. About -130 delegates from all parts of Now Zealand were present, and those were comfortably accommodated, the local committee having, made very complete arrangements. AYith the exception of Friday evening when a small cyclone threatened to wreck the camp, and succeeded in tearing down a big marquee in which meetings were held, the weather was delightful and the health the camp was remarkably good, and there was an almost total absence of complaints. The principal speakers were the Rev. W. 3. Comric (Moderator-elect of the Presbyterian General Assembly), Mr O. Manson (president of the union), Revs. A. R. Stone. Fraser, Barton, W. Bower, Black, J. McKenzie and other bihleelnss stalwarts.

Once again history repeated itself. When a camp was held at Wanganui this year it was decided to extend the Py's;nonary activities by sending Mr Morton Byburn to India, The union decided to stand solidly by the New Zealand Alliance in a prohibition effort this year. The annual athletic competition evoked much interest. The shield, which replaces the old banner, was won by St. Paul’s, Wanganui. The local management made special arrangements to keep the camp an extra day, free of charge to campers, in order that visitors might see the sculling championship.