METHODIST SYNOD.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 74, 27 November 1913, Page 5

METHODIST SYNOD.

WEDNESDAY'S SESSION

The open representative -session of the Synod commenced yesterday morning, when in addition to the minis-

Iterial representatives present oh TuesUlay, the following attended: —T. W. J bYatherstone, I). Burnard, G. Bridgjinan, Pariroa Warimu Tnpito, Eaejtihi Wi Kaitra (Home Missionaries), ISisters Nellie and Huia i Messrs Fenwick, Pepperell and J. Griffiths and S'Uter Florence (New Ply-

nionth), Mesdames Cleave and Koberts .(Waitara), Messrs Jemison and Parkin (Jnglewood), Messrs J. Masters and C. Birkett (Strati'ord). Messrs E. Dixon and Barraolough (Hawera), Messrs Wills and Chivers (Manaia), T. P. Hughson (Cape Egraont), Messrs R. G. Surrey and L. Wiekham (Kaponga), Messrs Wanshorough, Knuc-

!key and Bowater (Wanganui), E. R Morgan (Aramoho), ATiss Wilton (Marjton), Messrs Darville and Mitchell j(Taihapo), Mr F. Beaven (treasurer, jlvai Iwi Trust). I From 9 a.m. to 10 a.in. the Synod ! discussed the social problem under the [direction of the District Branch ot the iMethodist Social Service T nion. An [interesting discussion took place, which was continued this morning. ■ After devotional exercises the Synod [officers were elected. Rev. Chappell, |M,A.. being almost unanimously electjed secretary. On his nomination, I Rev. Scott and Tinsley were appointed his assistants. ! The District Chairman briefly welIcomed the delegates to the Synod, also ’the ministers who had entered the [district during the year. He also referred to the industrial unrest at present troubling the life of the Dominion, contending that tlie Church was alwavs on the side- of the working man in his struggle for his rights. But the [Church considered that clitlerences bejtween employers end employees should be settled not by force, but by arbitration. The Synod, by standing votes, expressed their sympathy with relatives [of two minister's recently deceased, 'Revs. Wm. Tinsley and C. E. Beecroft, and their appreciation of the ■character and labours of these two [brethren. I The Synod agreed to recommend for I Die favorable consideration of Conferionce the application of Rev. C. Crllin to he supernumerary for a year, pis health being declared bv medical 'statements to demand at least that 1 rest.