BAPTIST CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 October 1915, Page 8

BAPTIST CONFERENCE.

YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. By Telegraph.—'Preji AasociAtiofl. Auckland, Last Night. At the Baptist Union Conference, the finance committee answered questions as to how deficits could be best avoided in a number of findings, including the following: That a creation in each ease is necessary of a proper reserve, or capital fund, by the putting aside of special donations, surplus balances, . and any legacies not earmarked for other purposes, such reserve fund to be used for the financing of operations of both the Union and the Missionary Society; that a method of weekly systematic giving, preferably by duplex envelopes, is recommended and should be made available in connection with all churches in the vmon; that the establishment of a central office, and the appointment of a paid secretary and treasurer, to devote the whole of his time to the transaction of , the business of the Union and the Missionary Society, and of other denominational interests, including the keeping of accounts and the organisation and development of the denomination throughout the Dominion, is highly desirable; ihat the adoption should be asked for by ai' churches of a uniform system of keeping a,nd rendering accounts and rec6ipts and disbursements, and of returns of statistics. The report was adopted tentatively, the resolution to be confirmed after a joint meeting of the executive and the Missionary Society's committee. The Union held a patriotic meeting tonight m'the Tabernacle.

MESSAGE FROM ME. LLOYD GEORGE. At tlie patriotic demonstration tonight. 'the following message was read from Mr. Lloyd George: "Please convey my greetings and best wishes for the success of the meeting to the Baptist Union. Britain is well aware of the sacrifices New Zealand has made to help the other Country in her hour of need, uo p will she he forgetful of the bravery and devotion of your sons. The tale of heroism of Australian and New Zealand troops has sent a thrill of pride and confidence through every heart in this Em-oi-e. This war has forged a new link between Britain and t'he colonies, and our hearts beat in unison in this fight for freedom."