Christian Union.

The work of the Union has been continued this term on the usual lines, though few general meetings have so far been held, partly because visits were paid last term from 1 he secretaries of the movement.

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On the first Saturday of the term, Professor Picken gave an address on "Some considerations relative to the choice of a career." He reviewed the functions of money and, labour, in the economic sphere, and then proceeded to discuss the true significance of money, the dignity of labour. Emphasis was laid on the fact that Christianity is a gospel of mutual service, and that only through this interdependence can a nation attain its highest development. He concluded with a review of the Christian outlook on life as affording the possibility of fulfilling God's will throughout the world the establishment of the ideal state, based on Christ's doctrine of service.

The annual social, held on August 12th, was one of the most successful yet given by the Union. Progressive games were followed by songs, recitations and various competitions, among, which were "Silhouettes"—same of them said to be most life-like.

The next general meeting was addressed by the Rev. Gibson-Smith, who chose as his subject "The magnetism the cross." He spoke of the universal appeal made by the cross, an appeal which leads men to a sense of individual sin and of individual forgiveness.

No meeting was held on September 9th, as the Debating Society had made arrangements for a lecture on "Socialism." by Professor Mills.

The two concluding meetings of this term will be addressed by the Rev. W. Evans, who intends speaking on various social problems of the present day.

It is hoped that a Graduates' Union will be formed before the end of the term; the main objects of such a Union will he social study and social work.