BIBLE-IN-SCHOOLS REFERENDUM.
DUNED[N PRESBYTERY SUPPORT. (Per Press Association.) DUNEDfN, July 1. The Duncdin Presbytery discussed at some length, to-day, the question of Bible-reading in schools. The following resolution was carried : "The Presbytery heartily approves of the introduction of selections from the Word of God into our State schools, endorses the platform of the Bible-in-Schools Referendum League, and promises to support the League iinancially by recommending .'ill the congregations within their bounds to give a retiring collect ion for this purpose, or otherwise to give the people encouragement and opportunity to support the League." Rev. J. Chisliolm desired to move an amendment declining financial assistance, and urging family piety and home worship as the most effective method of religious training, but it was objected that it was not an amendment except in respect to tlio financial clause.
The original motion was put serialum, and carried, Rev. J. Chisholm's amendment declining to recommend financial assistance only finding two supporters. *
Application was made to the George Street School Committee for one-half hour each week for religious instruction during school hours. The committee carried a motion that opportunity would be afforded for a class before or after school hours,
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7864, 5 July 1905, Page 2
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195BIBLE-IN-SCHOOLS REFERENDUM. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7864, 5 July 1905, Page 2
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