Since last session the Christian Union has worked under a reorganized constitution. Provision has been made for the separate working of the women's and men's branches; what before was a matter of practice has now become constitutionally confirmed. The Union has increased to 150 members, 77 of whom are women. As heretofore, meetings are held on alternate Saturday nights. The Mission Study Class, which this year is studying "Indian Missions," has an average attendance of 23. Bible Study circles have been formed. In the women's branch "Isaiah" is studied with the aid of Lenwood's "Bible study on Isaiah." In the men's branch Seeley's "Eeee Homo" is being used as an aid to the study of the Mission and Life of Christ. Leaders, classes are held each week by the leaders in both branches.

Mr. J. T. Lawton, Travelling Secretary for Men of the Australasian Students' Christian Union, was here at the end of April. He attended Men's Bible Circles and addressed meetings of men. On Tuesday, 4th May, he addressed a general meeting. Mr. Lawtou's enthusiasm is contagious and his visit has impressed upon many the need for workers in the Union.

The Union desires to convey to Miss England its appreciation of her kindness in again giving a series of lectures on a Biblical subject. Her Sunday evening lectures on the Book of Job are attended by 20 members.

An opportunity arose at the Easter Tournament of meting representatives of the Christian Unions of other Colleges. On Easter Sunday, at 10 a.m., a prayer meeting was held in St. John's Classroom, Willis Street. Subsequently at St. John's Church, Dr. Gibb made a special address to students. Both the prayer meeting and the following service were well attended by visiting and local students.

Pre-sessional Work.

During the long vacation a series of weekly addresses was given before the Union by the Rev. T. H. Sprott, M. A. , upon "The Letters to the Seven Churches." He dealt with the letters in detail showing each in the light which modern research has shed upon the history and character of its recipients. The Union is indeed grateful to Mr. Sprott for this one of his many kindnesses.

The summer conference was held between the 17th and 23rd of December at Sheffield. The delegates from Victoria College numbered six. There is every probability that Marton will be the site of the next conference, and in that case the Union may hope to send a larger delegation.

Sunday February 14th was observed as the universal day of prayer. A meeting was held in St. John's Classroom and was well attended. Professor Picken gave an address on "The World's Need for Christian Students." The churches in and around Wellington were invited by circular to observe this day of prayer for the Christian Student movement.

Meetings.

The Union held its opening meeting on Saturday, 3rd April. There were sixty present. Professor Brown delivered an address on "The Religious Ideas of the Ancient Greeks." He dealt with the Greek religion as interpreting (a) Nature, (b) Human Passions, (c) The State. The gods were personifications of the unintelligible forces of nature, or of equally mysterious qualities of man's being. Greek religion was the only expression of Greek unity : for the country was divided into many independent states. Though it had no dogma it was rich in art and ritual. Broadly speaking Greek religion was mechanical and external, unlike Christianity. Life after death meant nothing to the ordinary and little to the educated Greek.

On 24th April the delegates to the Kiama Conference. Miss B. I. L. Reeve and D. S. Smith made their report to the Union, Forty members were present. Smith sketched the doings of the conference, and both Miss Reeve and he laid stress upon various plans for advance in C.U. work.

An address was delivered before forty members of the Union on 8th may by the Rev. J. R. Glasson on "Prayer." From the universality of prayer he argued the dependence of man upon a Being higher than himself. Since our physical wants are provided for, it is natural to find that the need of spiritual communication with God is supplied with its means of satisfaction in prayer.

The Rev. J. Gibson Smith addressed the Union on 22nd May. Fifty members were present. He spoke on Agnosticism, stating the arguments of Agnostics, and carefully distinguishing Atheists. He pointed out that only in religion does the Agnostic, because he cannot know all, refuse to believe anything.