Evangelical Union

1937 marks a step forward in the existence of the Union in more ways than one. There has been an appreciable increase in membership and interest has been shown in the general activities of the Union.

The year was opened by a Freshers' Welcome Supper, addressed by Dr. Northcote Deck. Daily prayer meetings have continued at 450 p.m., and a weekly Bible Study Circle has been held on Tuesdays at 5-6 p.m., conducted in the First Term by two laymen of the city, and in the Second Term by individual members of the Union. Various addresses have also been given by visiting missionaries and others on Friday evenings.

During the First Term, a social evening in the form of a "Squash," was held in a home in Brooklyn and was well attended by members of the Union and other students.

During the Second Term, the Evangelical Union were the guests of the young people of Island Bay Baptist Church at a Sunday Tea. This was followed by a student service in the Church, conducted by six members of the Union.

The second Inter-Varsity Fellowship conference was held at Christchurch over Easter. This was attended by fifty to sixty students from the four University Colleges and the Training Colleges, Wellington being represented by nine delegates. The special speakers at the Conference were Mr. A. G. Roke of Abyssinia, Canon R. B. S. Hammond of Sydney, Dr. J. M. Laird, M.B., Ch.B.. Mr. H. R. Minn, M.A., lecturer in classics at Otago University, and the Rev. W. A. Orange, B.A., vicar of Sumner.

The annual House Party of the Union was arranged for August 6-9th week-end. It was held at Plimmerton and the Rev. W. A. Orange delivered a series of addresses.