WAIMARINO ALLIANCE GAMP.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20115, 30 June 1914, Page 3

WAIMARINO ALLIANCE GAMP.

"Jho lioard of uianugemem <-f the ahu\c met on June lb-Ui at the- residence of the I lev. F. H. Spencer. Busili«fe* ot ax* important nature was transacted. Three members were retired by ballot in accordance with the rules, an Anglican, a Baptist and a Congregatioiialist, who, there being no other ■nominations? '.were r<e-e.i-qcted. ,Ajfter huancial and other matters connected wiv-h tha property owned by the Board had been disposed of, it was decided to write to the hon. secretary of the Wanganui Orphanage, offering to them the use of the camp lor a fortnight in December, m th« Deli** that such a change would he both beneficial and enjoyable to the children, and that the public might make it financially feasible. .Lastly it was decided to write and ask the Auckland Presbytery to fill up the vacant place on the Board allotted to their area.

For the benefit ol those why* do not know, -vve may state that the Waimarino Camp Society holds land of considerable value and great beauty on the Waimarino Plains, iv full view of Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro. Tho Board hope that in years to come the camp may be a centre for gatherings of a religious or philanthropic nature, such as those promoted by Evangelical Alliance, C.E.M.S., and Y.M. C.A, and Bible Classes. The Board of Management consists of 11 members —5 Anglicans, 3 Presbyterians, 1 Methodist, 1 Baptist, and 1 Congregationalist. The following bodies have the option of nominating members to the number assigned:—The Standing Committee of Church of England in Diocese of Wellington; The Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly of N.Z.; the Presidents of the Methodist, Baptist and Coiugregationalist Churches in New Zealand. Residents in any part of New Zealand are eligible for election to the Board, and members are allowed to vote by proxy. The Board has a full honorary staff, viz., President, Treasurer, Secretary^as well as a Solicitor and General Manager.