UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHRISTIAN UNION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2356, 20 April 1899, Page 14

UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHRISTIAN UNION.

The vitality of the local branch of tho movement that in recent years has made itBelf a force in tho university circles of the world was very manifest <»\ Monday in the Bocial tendered to all the new students entering on class work for the year. The sight of so many bright faces, among which were those of students taking high rank in their faculties, .Was qui^a inspiring. The union may congratulate iteelf on the thorough success of its ©ffott-lasV night The hall of the V.TV.C.A., attractively arranged for sociable grouping, was taxed to ite utmost capacity. The speaking -was excellent and to the point, the musical items well chosen, .and the refreshments capital. Mr Spence, the president of the union, was in the Chair, ana he was supported

by the forcible addresses of the Revs. J. Gibb, W. Saunderd, and Dean Fitchelt. The musical items comprised solos — " Crossing the bar," by Miss Calder, and "Angels ever bright and fair," by Miss Allen ; a duet, "iSocturne," by Misbes Rule and Robertson ; and a quartet, " Suabian Volkslied." Plenty of time was given for introductions and opportunities to begin friendships, and the two hours' slipped past on wings. The proceedings were brought to a close by a vote of thanks, proposed by Professor Salmond, coupled with a word of kindly advice and encouragement, after which tho doxology was 6ung, and the gathering dispersed.

Five membero of a, survey party in the King Country invested £1 in one of Tattersail's sweeps drawn last month, and have secured the first prize of £40001