METHODIST CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 230, 17 February 1913, Page 5

METHODIST CONFERENCE.

SABBAT![ DESECRATION. SOCIAL QUESTIONS. l!v Telegraph- -Pvtws Association.* Wellington, Saturday. The Primitive "Methodist conference to-day passed a resolution deploring Sabbath desecration. The following clause in the report of the committee on temperance and public morals caused some, discussion: " We deplore the rapid growth of the spirit, of antagonism, suspicion and even of hate between different sections of the community over social questions. The old spirit of fair play for all sides and the capacity to differ without quarrelling;, which has been the boast of our race, seem.* to bo passing away. In its place is arising a unchristian and un-English party and class spirit, which is most injurious to social well being and good neighborship, as well as destructive of church life. We advise the conference, as well as ministers, to inculcate, especially in dealing with the young, moderation in temper and speech, and charity in judgment." Exception was taken by several •speakers to the clause, which, it was stated, would be misunderstood. A motion to delete the clause lapsed. ' HOME MISSION STATIONS. . Wellington, Last Night. The following is the first draft of the home mission stations in the Taranaki and Wanganui districts*:- -Cape Egmpnt, and Wanganui districts:-Cape Egm'ont, Rev. "R. J. .Mail's: Wanganui. "Rev. F. P. Kellow; North Taranaki. one wanted; "Rev. 0. "Rridgmatv. "Mohan, one wanted. Sixteen of (he sixf.v stations are!.not yet filled.