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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1904

Christian Union

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Christian Union

The Christian Union now entered upon its sixth year, stronger numerically than ever before. The number of active members shows a marked increase, whilst the ranks of the Associate members have been considerably augmented. It is increasingly evident the claims of the Christian Union are becoming recognized by students. A College Society which claims to cater for the whole students, and has as its objects the leading of students to live their lives on full human sympathies and activities but in the light of divine ideals, ought to occupy a per-eminent place on College life.

Pre-Sessional Work.

On February 14th the Victoria College Union joined in the world-wide day of prayer for students. A handbook containing useful information concerning the College was prepared and distributed on the first day of the Session.

Sesional Work.

A Social for new students was held during the first week of the Session and was very enjoyable. Short addressed were delivered by the Professors and the President of the C. U. and songs and recitations were given by the students.

Meetings.

April 9. — The President, W. Gillanders, delivered an address on the History and Aims of the Student Christian Movement. In the course of his address he stated that there were 88,000 members in the World's Christian Student Union. He showed the remarkable increase in the work in China and Japan, and told how one Chinese University had 60 per cent of its students Active Members of the Christian Union. He explained the Articles of Membership to the Meting and concluded by exhorting members to take as their working the motto of the British Navy, "Deeds, not words,"

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April 23 . — an address was given by the Rev. J. Gibson-Smith, M. A., on "Jesus Christ." He dealt with his subject very thoroughly and thoughtfully. He urged the earnest study of the Bible on all present.

May 5. — Mr. H. R. Holmes, M. A., Travelling Secretary of the Australasia's S. C. U., delivered an address. He explained why every students should join the Christian Union and emphasized the need of conscientious work on the part of members, and the need of serious thought on the part of all students.

Dr. Pain, M. B., of the Cairo Medical Mission also gave a very interesting address on the work among the Mahommedans in Egypt. The address was characterised by the cheery optimism and enthusiasm of the speaker.

May 21. —This meeting was in charge of the Student Volunteers. Miss Smyth spoke on the Volunteer Declaration and urged Foreign Mission work as a life-work. Miss Griffiths spoke on the Bombay Settlement for University women whose aim is to take the Gospel to the Parsee women. Messrs Blair and Ryburn, who have been in the Foreign Field in the New Hebrides and India, spoke of their experiences and gave many useful hints as to preparation and work.

Sketch of a bunch of flowers