New College Trustees Hear Economy and Expansion Plans
Mr H Spicer pays tribute to the late auditors and reflects on New College work. He notes the need to raise ministerial standards via church support, praises the secretary’s flawless accounts, and supports a joint examination scheme and greater use of national universities. The Rev W Ropers backs the motion. meeting adjourns. The next session begins Sept 28.
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H. Spicer
New College
Birmingham
W. Ropers
Spring Hill College faces scheme to cut colleges
At Spring Hill College Birmingham a June meeting debated reducing denominational colleges by amalgamation to save costs and improve education. Plans include moving Oxford or Cambridge residences and retaining theological halls elsewhere, while reporting gains in admissions and scholarships amid flat church support.
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Spring Hill College
Birmingham
Dickenson
Wolverhampton
England
Ministry
Spring Hill
Oxford
Cambridge
F. Stemvens
Opening of Airedale Independent College in Bradford
A new Independent College at Airedale Bradford formally opened after partial use since September. The six acre site features a 200 foot facade and a geometrical Gothic design with rooms for college work and a Sunday services hall. Rev. A M Fairbairn of Aberdeen is welcomed as the new principal amid a large meeting of supporters led by Mr. Robert Yates.
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Independent College
Airedale
Bradford
Undercliffe
Shipley Valley
Lister Park
A. M. Fairbairn
Aberdeen
Robert Yates
Com
New Principal Welcomed as College Marks Completion
The committee and officers praised the college’s work and reported total costs at 26 000 pounds covering land valued at 5 000 pounds. Rev Dr Carbell and Rev Bryan Dale introduced Rev A M Fairbairn, who spoke on church and people relations.
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W. By Xs
Yorkshire Congregational Union
Shearer
J. S. Wilsox
Alderman James Low
Bradford
A. M.loop
Birkenhead
Dr. Mellor
Halifax
R. Bruce
Huddersfield
Memorial College Brecon Holds Annual Meetings
The Memorial College at Brecon held its annual meetings on October 11 and 12 with strong attendance from Wales and parts of England. The treasurer reported a near clean balance sheet as eleven probationary admissions and two conditional entries were announced, boosting foundation students to about forty four. Scholarships featured include the Thomas and Rees, with examinations led by Professors Lewis and Jones.
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Board of Education
Germany
Lawrence
Gottingen
Fleming
University of Rostock
Simon
Steelhouse Lane Chapel
Birmingham
Midland Counties
Deane
Dr. Simon
G. B. Johnson
S. Edwardes
F. Keep
C. Slacer
Manchester
Massie
W. Robinson
W. Smith
R. W. Dale
Dickenson
Oxford
Cambridge
Spring Hill College
T. H. Delr
Memorial College
Brecon
Wales
R. Thomas
Hanover
Monmouthshire
Rees
South Wales
Lewis
Bala Independent College
J. B. Jones
H. Oliver
Newport
Thomas
J. Lloyd Williams
Cragybar
T. Stephens
Brydgoed
T. Evans
St. Clears
J. W. Thomas
Bodringallt
D. Davies
Rhymni
J. Williams
Llanbrynmair
T. Hughes
M. 8. Williams
Bethesda
Carnarvonshire
D. A. Griffiths
Troedrhindalar
J. Griffiths
Brassey Plans World Yacht Voyage Narrative
Mr. Thomas Brassey, M.P., is preparing a narrative of his recent yachting voyage around the world for publication.
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Thomas Brassey
M.P
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Airedale Independent College
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