WAIMATE. (From a Correspondent.)

PRIMITIVE METHODISM. The quarterly meeting in connection with the Waimate Primitive Mothodist Circuit was held on Monday, 3rd instant. Mr W. H. Puddicombe, minister of the circuit on being voted to the chair, com mented at some length upon the progrojM of the connection. Mr William Dumper, the Secretary, was then called upon to read the quarterly report, which showed great success spiritually, numerically, and financially, the increase of numbers being 14, all liabilities having been paid, and a balance remaining in hand of LI 3s, Several plans were laid before the meet ing for the extension of the circuit, and after due consideration it was decided that Mr W. H. Puddicombe visit Oamam during tho coming quarter for the pur pose of forming a society there in connec tion with the Waimate station. This finished the business of the Session, after which a publio tea-meeting was held which proved a great success. About a 100 persons sat down to an excellent re past, presided over by the ladies belong ing to the connection, and after all pre sent had partaken of the good thing* sup plied, Mr E. Hall was called to the ohair, fully 200 persons being then present at the meeting. Addresses were delivered by Messrs W. Dumper, A. Mann, W. Smith, A. Doel, J. Manchester, H. Ross, \V. H. Puddicombe, and the Chairman. Several beautiful pieces wore at intorvaU admirably rendered by the choir, Mr Lock ably presiding at tho harmonium, rendered groat assistance. Mrs Thomp son also sang "At the Cross there* room" and •' Room among tho Angela," which merited and obtained great ap plause. The usual votes of thanks brought a most pleasant meeting to a close.
