Wesleyan Conference.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 359, 8 March 1902, Page 1

Wesleyan Conference.

(Per Press Association.) DUNEDIN, last night.

At the Wesleyan Conference business was resumed in ministerial session. Obituary notices relating to the deaths of the Revs. J. H. Grey and L. Ryan were read, and testimony given concerning the devoted service and life labors of the deceased ministers. In representative session the Rev. Mr Lewis moved a resolution expressing appreciation of Mr Morley’s long and varied service to the church. Many members, ministers, and laymen spoke in flattering terms of Dr Morley’s work, pulpit, pastoral, and connexionaJ. The motion was carried with tumultuous applause, members rising to their feet. Dr. Morley replied, making appreciative reference to the Moors of the early missionary fathers, and acknowledging the influence received by intercourse with them. He mentioned many matters transpiring during the course of his ministry. Many ties bound him to New Zealand, but the verdict of the general conference to him was a call of duty. He •urged the necessity of securing improved training for young ministers, and also revived Christian fellowship, and a larger outlook for Church work be maintained. He warmly acknowledged personal kindnesses received from ministers and laymen. Dr Morley spoke under deep feeling, and resumed his seat amidst applause. The Rev. Mr Prior conveyed information at this stage concerning the sudden death of the Rev. Nelson, supernumerny minister connected with the British Conference. It was decided to fciward an expression of sympathy with his relatives, and a deputation* was appointed to attend the funeral. i\ resolution was carried stating tne readiness of the New Zealand Conference to receive Dr Morley when his work for the supernumerary fund was completed. The report of the Tara-r-.a fund was presented, and a recommendation that it be transferred to •the Public Trustee for administration was made. The Conference approved oi tlie recommendation. The century fund was dealt with The total amount promised was L 18,350. Hie subscriptions paid were £14,400; About £10,500 had been allocated and paid to local objects.