PRIMITIVE METHODISM.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9341, 9 January 1909, Page 5

PRIMITIVE METHODISM.

Per Press Association. Auckland, January 8. The Primitive Methodist 1 Conference entered upon its second session at the Eden Terraco Church this morning.

The Rev. Olphert, of Timaru, retiring President of the Primitive Methodist Conference, in his annnal address referred to the splendid victories gained at the No-license poll. He pleaded for more aggressive efforts in mission work in the towns and sngges ted th ; .t the whole work m cities h'i cs«td ou -a mare attractive and broader basis; It was very evident that the question of the hour was the social and economic 1 condition of the people. Great unrest. possessed the industrial world and great changes were impending. If these were not directed by the Church he feared they would run on anti Christian lines. The Congress passed a resolution of sympathy with Italy in the disaster caused by the Earthquake. The Rev. Geo. Clement, of the Franklin Road Church, Auckland, was granted permission to visit England.

The question of opening up new territory was referred to the General Purposes Committee. The Rev. J. Dawson was released from circuit work for twelve months to engage in New Zealand Alliance work.

The Conference passed a resolution rejoicing at the progress of the Nolicense movement.

Routine reports were presented, and the following probationers wore notified as having passed the fourth year: Revs. O. A. Sims, B. Metson, and A. Armstrong ; third year, Revs. A. Armstrong, H. Daniel and A. White; second year, Revs. D. B. Carlisle and F. Thompson ; first yefir. Rev. A. Davis.