DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 October 1919, Page 4

DOMINION NEWS.

CHARGES'OP RITUALISM. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christelmrch, Oct. 8. A sitting of the Bishop's Court -was held to-day in connection with the St. Michael's charges of ritualism, The Rev. C. 13. Perry, vicar, in a signed declaration, submitted to the judgment of the Court of Appeal. He acknowledges tiiat he was in error and declared that lis would in future conform to, the Book of Common Prayer. Bishop Julius said Mr. Perry had withdrawn the state-: ments of "doctrine complained of and condemned, and, having retracted,' there came an end to the matter of error in doctrine. In regard to errors in practice, Mr. Perry had undertaken to conform to the desire of the Church. He had admonished Mr. Perry, and, with hia promise in the declaration, Was content. He therefore declared the matter to be at an end.

< ASSISTANCE TO FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. Wellington, Last Night. A deputation comprising the executive of the North Island Grand Lodge of Druids interviewed the Hon. J. B. Hine, Minister in Charge of Friendly Societies, to represent their grievances connected with the Government's scheme to assist Friendly Societies in bearing special sickness claims from Boldier members, due to strain of war service. The deputation objected to the Friendly Societies Department requiring friendly societies to contribute 3d.per week per member out of the general fund in respect of each soldier during the time he was absent on active service. It was pointed out that while the Government was prepared to pay half the excess of sick benefit paid to soldier membsrs, any deficiency would have to be paid from the society's general funds. When the soldier members joined the society they represented its best asset, as they were young, robust men. Owing to the necessities of the country, these men had been turned into a liability instead of an asset, and the deputation contended that friendly societies had been so piejudiced through the calling up of young men for war service that the State"could fairly be asked to bear the whole bu.-den of sickness due to active service! Mr. Hine promised to look mlo the whole subject, and bring the matter before Cabinet. He would consult the friendly societies before taking any action.

ANNIVERSARY OF COOK'S LANDING. Gisborne, Last Night. Under the auspices of the Royal Colonial Institute, a gathering was held at the Cook Monument, to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of Captain Cook landing at Poverty Bay. There was a large and enthusiastic attendance, including representatives of fill the local bodies, besides school children. At the monument an address delivered by Mr. J. S, Barton, S.M., and brief speeches made, a large number of floral emblems being planed on the monument. There was also 011 exhibition oTFo of the Endeavour's four-pounders, purchased m Queensland a few months ago, and now the property of the P.B. Institute, also the steel engravings of Cook's voyages published in 1772. BREACH OF LICENSING LAWS. Invercargill, Last Night. James Bassett, licensee of the Woodlfirtds Hotel, pleaded guilty to tilling liquor in the no--license district of Mataura. A constable, in evidence, stated that ho stayed at the hotel a day or so, and when leaving bought two bottles of beer for fifteen pence each. Defendant was fined £4O. BAPTIST UNION CONFERENCE. Christchurcli, Last Night. The annua! conference of the Baptist Union of New Zealand was opened by the president, Pastor M. W. P Lascelles being in the chair. The day was occupied with committee work, and in th« evening the president delivered lm presidential address. , He stressed the importance of the eXfension of the activities of the'church, and urged that Baptists should do their utmost and vote New Zealand dr,y. , Referring to some of the difficulties and responsibilities which beset the churches, he said he did not agree with those who thought church union was a remedy. He heartily believed in church co-operation, and wished, there was more of it, but witSi the union, hp saw suggested in the newspapers and magazines he had little sympathy.