Correspondence.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 October 1910, Page 14

Correspondence.

( The Editor does not hold himself responsible for the opinions expressed by his correspondents), To the Editor, Waiafu Church Gazette. Sir, — I am interested m, being a member of, the newly-formed College of S. ColUmba and Board of Philosophical Studies, Durham, Eugland, which is see.king to obtaia four hundred members as Foundation Fellows with the degree of " Fellow of Philosophy" (F.Ph.). The Bursar is the Rev. J. Highwood, D.C.L., M.A., and associated with him are other learned and influential men on the Board of Philosophical Study. The Society (S. Columba's College and Universities' Publication Society,. Ltd.) was founded through an earlier Reading Circle m 1909 and incorporated under the Companies' Acts. There are at present several students m the College ; seven books have already been published, three are ready for the Press, and there are three m preparation, whilst many more have been. planned. Dr. Highwood (m a private letter) says he is aware " of the havoc Modern Philosophy is making m our Faith, hence there never was a time more opportune than now for our scheme. We want more Fellows, more shareholders, that we may make a bold forward movement." Now this College is neither High, Low, nor Broad, . and is worthy of support. When once the " Foundation " Fellowships are filled up, a stiff examination is required from all future applicants. At present the degree is only obtainable by virtue of an" Essay or Thesis, and the payment of a fee of four guineas, and a written promise to read at least one prescribed book every year (for this 1 year Davidson's "Stoig.

Creed"). The College also provides a special hood. A College which provides a Course of Reading every year at very small expense, papers on Logic (10/6 for the course), and nas a special Publication Department, is a somewhat new departure, and is already receiving support. If there are any clergy, tutors, masters m this Diocese willing to assist, or wishful to obtain a degree which will m course of time become a coveted mark of distinction, 1 shall be glad to hear from them ; or such persons might write to the Rev. Dr. High wood, S. Columba's College, Durham, or to the Secretaiy, the Rev. James Sowter, F.Ph., The Vicarage, Holme, Peterboro, England. I am, &c, C. W. Robinson, Te Kaha, Bay of Plenty. September 7, 1910.