PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 February 1919, Page 5

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

Christchurch, Lost Night. The no-license question was brought under the notice of tlio Assembly by the Revs. J. J. rtorth and S. Lawry, of the New Zealand Alliance, who attended fts a deputation to ask the Assembly to tut its full strength into the campaign. Mr, North said it was recognised that the 11 esbyterian Church had done tremendous work for the cause. Mr. Lawry said the cause on April 10 might hang on a 'ingle vote, and every Christian man and woman should be sure that his and her vote counted. The Assembly thanked the deputation, and expressed a strong appreciation of (he objects of the Alliance.

EXPORT OF SKINS AND HIDES PROHIBITED.

n *.l t , " elUll K to ». I-ast Night. Cabinet decided to-day to prohibit th» export of skins find hides, except by con. sent of the Minister for Customs. the franklin"SEAT. _ Auckland, Feb. 28. nf fi"' r !'! fiol<l or B # nising secretary f the Franklin branch of the Farmers' Lmon, is a probable candidate in op. position to Mr. Massey for the Franklin

The executive branch of the Farmers' Union passed a resolution that it did not endorse Mr. Oldfieltl's candidature. The constitution of the Farmers' Union precludes participation in party politics. RETURNED OFFICERS' INSTITUTE. . „ Auckland, Feb. 22. A Returned Officers' Institute has been formed in Auckland. Its objects are to assist in repatriation, establish scholarships for children of deceased officers, and create a benevolent fund tfl assist members of needy dependents There will be about 4000 officers on th. completion of demobilisation, and. L billing,'they should be of invaluable hell defence. e ® Cicnt arm * bom!

THE SEAMEN'S VOTE. T . , Auckland, Feb. 22. Union i!' k l and brft ? ch of the Seamen's P a motion expressing* grave ZnZ't thß di «^nchl7 e mr n t g ofr and denm^djjg 1 fhnt