HBH 1896 March 5 3 ADM United Methodist Free Churches The twenty-second annual district meeting of the United Methodist Free Churches in New Zealand commenced its sittings today in the Pitt and Vincent streets church. The Rev R PETERS, of AUCKLAND was elected chairman Mr. J.A. FLESHER, of Christchurch, re-appointed secretary. Representatives were appointed to the Wesleyan Conference to assist in consideration of circuit adjustments and other matters arising out of the consummation of the Methodist Union in New Zealand. The representatives appointed were:- REVS. S. MACFARLANE, A. PETERS, AND HOSKING. MESSRS WHEELER, VILE, and FLESHER Ministerial and spiritual reports were considered.