PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1928, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

SITTINGS CONTINUKI)

AUCKLAND. Nov. 33

“We are afile to state tiiat the tide lias turned in regard to the supply ol men lor the ministry." said llm Rev. E. .J. Tipler, of Dunedin, in presenting the report of the Theological College Committee. ‘‘We have sixty-six students on our roil, who have been certified by Presbyteries, and that does not by any means cover all tin men with whom 1 am in close touch at different stages in their work lot the ministry. Particularly does thi apply co pre-mairiciilation students. The Church is in a happy positionin' this respect.”

The Rev. .). A. Thomson said ilia 1 in Auckland men were offering tree !y, and this year there Imd been tel taking the arts course at Auckland University College.

The Rev. R. G. M’Dowall. of Dun ediu, was appointed examiner in tin Greek New Testament.

Imil.l minutes appreciative of tin long and valuable services rendered t< Theological Hall by Professors lle-wi! son and Gumming, now retiring, wen adopted with hearty applause. In acknowledging the tribute. Pro lessor Hewitson said he had long hd that the work for training men for tin ministry was the most important in the Church.

It was agreed to change the title o‘ the committee from Theological ( ol lege to Theological Hall Committee. II was decided to establish a nc\' office of Principal oi the Theological Hall, with live years’ tenure of office, and allowance for travelling expenses. An adjournment was. taken before a proposal to appoint, the Rev Professor Dickie as the first principal was considered.

The Youth of the Church report was presented to a. crowded gathering in the evening h.v the Rev A. B. Kifrny. Oanmrii. Air John Mann was ordained iis a minister and set apart lor Maori mission work.