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The Spike or Victoria College Review, June 1906
Pre-Sessional Work
Pre-Sessional Work.
"That one face, far from vanish, rather grows,
Or decomposes but to recompose,
Become my universe, that feels and knows."
—Browning.
The biennial conference of the New Zealand Christian Unions was held at Oamaru from January 21st to 28th, at which our union was represented. Though the number of delegates was below the average of previous conferences, nevertheless good work was accomplished. Papers bearing on the various phases of our work were read, and these were generally followed by useful discussions. Some well-known speakers also addressed us on subjects of general interest.
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The Universal Day of Prayer for students was observed on Sunday, 11th February. A meeting was held in St. John's class-room. W. Gillanders (ex-president) presided, and gave a short outline of the progress of the World's Student Federation during the past decade. Addresses were delivered by Bishop Wallis on the Missionary Movement, and by the Rev. Gibson Smith on Intercessory Prayer.
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The handbook was as usual issued by the union at. the opening of the session.