METHODIST CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 March 1919, Page 5

METHODIST CONFERENCE.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES. By Telegraph. —Press Association. Wellington, March 10. ' At the Methodist Conference the following alterations of stations were approved.—Auckland (Birkenhead), P. I. Cook; Morrinsvillo, H. Cotton; Eltham, J. A. Hosking; South Wairarapa, I!. B. Gosnell; Westport, W A. Watson; Teinuka, F. T. Harris. It was resolved that the next conference should be held in Auckland and that the last Sunday in March be set aside as a special day of prayer for prohibition. The conference cordially received a communication from the Baptist Union, but was nimble to accept the view of the sacrament of baptism which was suggested by the communication and believed the movement for corporate union of the two churches must be delayed. FINAL READINGS. The final readings of home mission stations for 1919 included the following: Taranaki-Wanganui District.—Waitara (Uruti), one wanted; Stratford (Midhirst), one wanted; Cape Egmont (Opunake), (.'. Strand; Cape Egmont (Okato) E. 1). M. King (supply); East Hgmont (Douglas): (i. H. Cule '(Patea), W'. Watson; Mokau, one wanted; Pariroa (native), one wanted; Toanui (native), Wi Kaitara. Hawke's Bay-Manawatu District.— Napier (Grcenmendows), one wanted; Gisborne (Te Hapara), one wanted; Apiti, .1. Richards; Norsewood, V. S. Mercer.