THEOLOGICAL HALL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 22, 5 November 1938, Page 10

THEOLOGICAL HALL.

PRESBYTERIAN ACTIVITIES. REPORT TO THE ASSEMBLY. . DUNEDIN, November 4. At the Presbyterian Assembly, the Rev. D l . C. Herron presented the report of tlie Theological Hall Committee, which said that this year there had been 36 men in the hall, including some home missionaries in suburban charges. In addition there were another 36 at various stages of their university course. Eight men finished this year, but with four pursuing their studies further in Great Britain, only four men were available to fill vacancies. The report referred to the assumption of his duties as Professor of New Testament Studies, by Professor G. A. Allan, and congratulated him on his scholarship enthusiasm, and teaching ability. Moving that the report be received. Mr Herron said that the Church was in meed of more men if its work was to he maintained. He referred to the scholarship fund and commented on the Helen Keir award, which comprised the interest on a, sum of £2OOO, which was available to students from the North Island. White the committee 'was grateful for every legacy for scholarships, it would prefer bequests to have no restricting conditions. The report was adopted. Board of Education. It was decided that the charge of Strath Taieri should be disjoined from the Presbytery of Central Otago, and joined with the Presbytery of Dunedin. The report of the [Board of Education .stated that a summary of reports received from church colleges indicated a continuance of the progress reported in the last few years. The number of scholars showed a further increase on last year, bringing the fotal roll to 1458 (last yeap, 1333), of whom 549 were boarders (compared with 371 in 1935).' Scots College reported a roll number of 214, which was the highest in the history of the college. Solway also reported a record roll, and prospects for 1939 were good. Accommodation of hoarders at Queen Margaret’s was fully taxed, and the school was at full strength with a roll of 253. The roll of St. Cuthbert’s stood high at 301.