Popular Professor
WHEN, m the near future, Rev. Professor Hewitson packs his
bags and moves from Knox College, Opoho, Dunedin, some dozens of undergraduates, usually considered rather hard-boiled, will know a great grief. . . . • Fortunately, they will be able to derive no little comfort from the fact that the professor will still continue m the capacity of lecturer.
Since 1909, Professor Hewitson has been part and parcel of Knox College. Through his hands have passed men who are now improving the heathen mind or are respected ministers m various places.
Many of HewitsOn's students heard the great call, ?and, during the war, dropped their books to wield, a rifle and bayonet. Being students of Knox College, . It need hardly be said that they fought as they had swotted— thoroughly, yet with a cheerful grin.
And so, Professor Hewitson is moving from Knox, but the traditions founded during his regime will remain. Liong may he be spared to quote from his favorite, authority, Sir William Osier,
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NZ Truth, Issue 1147, 24 November 1927, Page 6
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164Popular Professor NZ Truth, Issue 1147, 24 November 1927, Page 6
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