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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, June 1916

Christian Union

Christian Union.

The Farewell Social held at the end of the year was well attended and proved very enjoyable.

During the vacation six studies on subjects relating to the war, were held. There formed a series but each was delivered by a different speaker. This arrangement proved very interesting especially to those who were able to attend the whole series.

The summer Conference this year was held at Te Awamutu. Several of our members travelled up and bought back glowing accounts to the less fortunate people who could not go. These Conferences are well worth attending as it is here a student feels the full influence of ennobling ideas. Moreover, at the present time, it is he only chance of meeting people from the other College in New Zealand.

The weather again played tricks with our Pre-sessioanl Conference. We intended to visit Belmont but were compelled by rain to seek the College Gymnasium. A programme was arranged and the afternoon passed only too quickly. An effort was made to show new students what the Christian Union really represents, as the success of our work depends mainly on students getting a good idea of our ideals. The meeting closed with an address by the Rev. Sola.

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The handbook was again issued this year. Judging by its popularity, it has become part of the indispensable equipment of a student.

The work of forming study circles was proceeded with as early as possible and the results have been very satisfactory. We are still hampered by the fact that many of the freshmen are unknown to our committee. This makes it necessary for us to continue our work of obtaining new members throughout the term.

The Bible Study Circles are now well on with their work. The books for study are.

  • Women—" The Meaning of Prayer."
  • Men—"the Manhood of the Master."

This last book was studied by all last year but has lost none of its charm in the second reading.

This year the leaders circle is under the direction of Mr. J. Caughley. Mr. Caughley has been of great assistance to the Canterbury College Christian Union in the past and now is giving us great help in our work.

At the end of last year the Executive decided to send copies of the New Testament to all our College men on Active Service. This was done and several letters of thanks were subscription list should be opened for the purpose of sending the "Intercollegian" to members of the Union at the Front. This list is open at present.

The book for Mission Study this year is "The Evangelisation of the Sudan." It is a well written book containing a great deal of information. Some of it is rather a shock to our ideas of the people of this part of Africa.

Gaps in book-shelves do not add to their beauty but we do not rejoice in the fact the our library has a well filled appearance. This library, which is situated in the Gymnasium, has now a good stock of books and members should take advantage of the opportunity presented. Mr. Purdie our librarian has not a very strict code of rules.

In conclusion we extend a hearty invitation to any student to join our ranks. You may lose a few hours "swat" but it is time well spent. The questions which occur in our studies have to be answered some time in life. Why not now?