Papuan Methodist

Synod

TPHE forty-sixth annual Synod of the Methodist Mission was held at Salamo, Eastern Papua, in October, under the chairmanship of Rev. J. R. Andrew.

Revs. Guy, Rundle, Clarke, Dixon, Grant, Shotton and Robinson, with Mr. C. E.

Sparrow and representatives from the Mission Sisters, were present.

During the sessions, Henry Robinson was ordained, the Chairman delivering the charge.

Two Papuans were received as the first candidates for the regular ministry. Four others were appointed catechists, and nine dedicated to the office of teachers from the District Training Institution.

Miss F. J. Pearce completed 20 years of service among the women and girls during the year, and was the recipient of hearty felicitations. This is a record term of service in the Sisterhood of the Papuan Mission.

The membership returns showed an in crease of nearly 600 over those of last year, while the increase in the price of copra was indicated in the voluntary giv ing of the people—£3oo more being re ceived this year than last.

Splendid work is being done by the native boys under Rev. J. W. Dixon, at the printing press. Most of the printing work for the district is well executed by them.

Mr. B. Kroening, of Toboroi Plantation, Kieta District, New Guinea, reached Syd ney from Rabaul by the Neptuna on December 15.