METHODIST CHURCH.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 168, 15 January 1914, Page 7

METHODIST CHURCH.

At the quarterly meeting of the Methodist churches in Nev,' ll.Mnoul.i circuit, the ltev. d. W. P.urtou presided - over a largo 'representation troni all the churches in the town and country districts. The membership returns showed a total of -HO adult members, lieing an 'increase-of eight for the ipiartcr. Resolutions of sympathy were, pas.'cd wita tlic families who hail suflrvi'il hcrcavt'nii'iia during the ipiarter. 'I he balancesheet was presented by the circuit steward and revealed a healthy s'ate "f finance, leaving a credit balance ol £1" 15s (id.' ' , , The report of the Sunday-schools was to the ell'ect that then- weiv 521 scholars ou the roll, with lil tenc.i.r*. i _ Messrs. C. -Carter and IV Pcpperewei'e re-elected circuit, steward;. The election of representatives t.o the annual conference to lie held Hi Dr.-e----din resulted in the appointment, ot Messrs. ,T. Gibson and C. Caller, with Messrs. O. K I'ellriugcr and \\ • Aiubury as substitutes. Tt was resolved to celebrate the anniversary of till- union of the chinches oil the last Suiidav in March, by special services in the Theatre lloyal. commit We being appointed to arrange deA strong resolution of protest was curried against the nroposed extension of time til the billiards saloons in New Plymouth. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr anil -Mrs Frethev. of Fraiikleigii i Park, for placing their beautiful grounds at the. disposal of the church officials ! for holding the Boxing Day picnic. It was decided to hold the next fpiaitcrlv meeting at f'it/.roy on April S.