PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

Evening Star, Issue 20033, 26 November 1928, Page 14

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

KNOX COLLEGE MASTER i DR MERRINGTOK'S APPOINTMENT [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, November L’o. Tho Knox College Mastership report was presented at yesterday’s session of the General Assembly of tho Presbyterian Church by tho Hey. 11, H. Harlem lb was first of all-decided that tho_ retiring age of tho master bo sixty-live. The report stated that tho committee elected by the Assembly had gone carefully into tho position, and tbo merits of those nominated for the ollico, and following on u cablegram from Dr ilindou had erased his name at his request. Dr Kirk’s name had also had to 1,0 dropped. The committee, after earnest consideration, had decided to recommend that tho Assembly receive the names of tbo Revs. Dr E. N. Herrington, E. Tiplcr, and W. H. Hlaek in that order. So close was the dividing lino in tho committee that arrangements had been made to have each ol these names duly nominated to the Assembly. Tho rciporb was received. Tho Rev. George Miller moved “That Dr Herrington be appointed to the position.” This was seconded oy tho Rev. H. J. Ryburn. Tho Rev. C. J. Tucker moved:— “That tho Rev. E. J. Tiplor ho appointed,” and the Rev. D. C. Herron seconded. , , , The Rev. J. M. M'Kenzio moved:— “That tho Rev. W. Hewer Rlack lx; appointed,” and Hr T. C. Hiascb seconded. Tho result of the vote gave Dr Herrington a. majority over Hie other nominees of fifteen votes. Professor llcwitson, vim lias Idled tho position of Master of Knox College since its inundation twenty years ago, mado known to tiro newly-elected master tho election which had come to him by the unanimous vote of tho Assembly, and Dr Herrington suitably replied. NK\T YEAR'S MODERATOK.

For ilic oliico of Moderator of the General Assembly of R)~J of the Rresbyleri.in Clmreli seven nominations were received. and cl these the; Rc\s. j. Collie, 1). D. Seolt, D. MMvor, W . Trolter, and the Hon. -I. R- Goiv withdrew their names. Tbo Rev. 0. I). Scott moved That ilio Rev. George, J.iudd 1)0 elected to the office.” Tim Rev. ,t>. AlTvor seconded tho nonuuation. . Tin; Rev. J. Raterson moved ‘'That the Rev. A. R. Todd bo elected to the modcralorshlp,” and this was seconded by tbo Rev. John M'Caw. Tim resnll ol the voting gave A 1 r Bndu a majority ol‘ eighteen voles, and the elecdion was made unanimous. ' The moderator ii donned Air Rudd of [ho honour which had come to hnn. Mi- Rudd replied feelingly, thanking tlio Assembly I'or Ids election. EIRE INSURANCE. Tim (iro insurance rey/urt, which was adopted by the Assembly, showed nmnrances in force amounting to Rbtj_,UUi, an increase of :Lt>7,ooo lor the real. Granls of ToOO were made to the boncliciary lund, and for scholarships. SPECIAL SERVICES. Special services were held in the Rrcsbvtorian elm relies to-aav Urn moderator of the General Assembly and other prominent visitors pTeaeiinig. A larrm missionary denionsiralnm will « held to-morrow evening, and wid lie broadcast by IYA. Aueklaml.