BAPTIST CHURCH

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20508, 26 May 1938, Page 13

BAPTIST CHURCH

GOLD THE GREAT “REFUGE" CONFIDENCE IN FUTURE Complete confidence In the future of gold, which he described as ‘‘the ultimate refuge in times of financial trouble,” was expressed by Mr P. M. Anderson, the retiring president of the Transvaal Chamber of Mines, in his address at the annuli meeting of the chamber, held at Johannesburg. Mr Anderson disagreed with the view that there was either a prospect of over-production or that the world would, or could, do without gold. He quoted some significant facts in support of the industry’s confidence, and went on to declare that beyond the ground now under exploitation or exploration, there were still more known areas of gold. coal, base metals, and minerals to maintain the mining Industry of South Africa for generations to come.” The native labour position occupied an Important part of Mr Anderson’s speech, and he announced that at the present time approximately 310,500 natives were employed, thus establishing a new’ record. It was clear, however, he said, that to obtain natives adequate to m?et the steady expansion of the industry the ordinary supplies would have to be supplemented by more natives from tropical areas. NATIONALIST PARTY THE PROGRAMME OUTLINED The programme of the Nationalist Party for the election was outlined by its leader. Dr. D. F. Malan. in a speech at Porterville. Cape Province. Referring to the international situation. Dr. Malan said that the National-ist-minded section of the people, who had for years fought for the international recognition of South Africa’s right to neutrality in the event of war, must noA- know whether the Government also definitely acknowledged that right, and whether it would make use of tills right as part of its declared policy. Dr. Malan attacked the Government’s attitude to the gold mines. •Instead of the increased receipts from our gold mines being employed,” lie said, ”to put on a sound and economic footing, and to extend our primary and secondary productions, ibis magnate ridden Government b.is allowed the already high gold mine dividends to be more than doubled, resulting in a boom on the share market such as South Africa lias never j before experienced, coupled with almost insane speculation.**

FORMATION AT TE AWAMUTU MR H. HOGARTH TO BE FIRST MINISTER (Special to Times) TE AWAMUTU, Wednesday. A meeting- representative or Te Awamutu, Hamilton, Otorohanga, Cambridge, Morrlnsvllle, and Putaruru Baptists, held in the Oddfellowl’ Hall last evening, decided on the formation of a Baptist Church in Te Awamutu. Mr M. W. P. Lascelles, secretary of the Baptist Union of New Zealand, assisted by the Rev. Rex Goldsmith, of Cambridge, presided over the gathering. „ Mr U. Burt, as secretary of the boutn Auckland Baptist Association, conveyed the congratulations and good wishes or that body to the newly-formed Church, while on behalf of the Auckland Auxiliary the Rev. H. Goring expressed similar greetings. Mr Lascelles, who delivered the charge to the minister, expressed his pleasure at the presence of the local commanding officers or the Salvation Army, and also the large number or visitors. He said that nearly twenty years ago a proposal to establish a Baptist cause in Te Awamutu was abandoned owing to unforeseen circumstances, but the time had now come when such action could be no longer delayed. It might be asked why, with the other Churches already in Te Awamutu, It was felt necessary to establish a Baptist Church. Firstly, he believed that there was room ror another Church, and secondly, there was a duty imposed upon Baptists to do their share in the spreading or the Gospel. Liberty or conscience, so dear to the heart of most people, was one or the cardinal points or the creed, and in Europe alone In 100 years the number or Churches had Increased rrom one to over 5 000. It was now the largest non-conlormist Church in the world. Mr Olsen read a motion expressing the intention or the Te Awamutu Baptist Fellowship to form a Church, which motion on being seconded by Mr Purdie, was unanimously carried. Mr Hector Hogath, graduate or the New Zealand Bible Training Institute, and a candidate for the China Inland Mission, was named as the nrst minister or the new Chuirh, Mr W. R. Douglas as secretary, and Mr J. voisey as treasurer. The foundation members were received during the Communion service, the righthand or fellowship being extended by Mr Lascelles, and the dedicatory prayer offered by the Rev. G. C. Reay. The first regular service or the Te Awamutu Baptist Church will be held next Sunday.