' SCHOLAR AND SOCIAL REFORMER.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 864, 9 July 1910, Page 6

' SCHOLAR AND SOCIAL REFORMER.

J ' SON OF AECHBISHOP TEMPLE TO , VISIT. AUSTRALIA. MAX COME TO NEW ZEALAND. The Australian universities are this year, during the month of August, ro be favoured with the presence of a very distinguished visitor from overseas. Mr. lemple, a son of tlie late Archbishop of Canterbury, will make a tour of the Universities of Adelaide, Sydney, and rir* i iV 1 " 110 ' unt^er th® auspices of the World s Student Christian Federation, and, spending about 12 days in each centre, will deliver a series of lectures and addresses upon Christian apologetic and social subjects. That Mr. Temple is qualified, as are few other men, to impress his personality upon the university life, is evident .from- the following facts concerning, his distinguished career: —Besides being a Fellow and lecturer at Queen's College, Oxford, lie is president of tlie Workers' Educational Association of Great Britain, an association consisting of about 1000 trades unions and clubs in affiliatiou for educational purposes; secretary to the council of, the Oxford House Settlement, in Bcthnal London; and chaplain to the present Archbishop of Canterbury. During his student days he was a scholar at Kugby, and an exhibitioner at Baiiioi. While at Oxford he was president of the Union, the highest distinction which can come to an undergraduate. He was captain of the college Eugby football team. He is an advanced social reformer, and believes that Chvistiodiity must include in its cognisance every aspect of life and human aclivitv.

In addition to lecturing. to bodies of students in Australia, Sir. Temple will lie free at stated times to speak with men personally, lie will also address the boys at some of the great public schools in c-ach centre. Special Sunday afternoon services, for university, members in the Cathedrals of Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbournc are being arranged.' A few months ago, Mr. Temple published a book entitled, "The Faith - and Modern Thought,", concerning which Dr. M. E. Sadler, Professor of the History and Administration.of Education, at the .Victoria University of Manchester, writes: —"Those who heard tho course were impressed by the personality of thd lecturer, by, the. simplicity,,of. lii's words, tho candour of his reasoning, and tho directness of his appeal; They felt that they were listening,to one who, with courage and independence of mind, had faced tho issues for himself, and who spoke out, without flinching, the truth to which he had fought.his way. Step by step lie.led them along the path which ho had found firm under his own feet. He- inspired tlieni with the 1 confidence which a climber feels in a strong young guide. Other ways up the mountain there might be, but this he had found and knew. Along it, steadily and cheerfully, ho led those who followed him, and who, as they followed, learned to trust his strength of character "and his knowledge of the ground. Character, said Goethe, makes character. Spirit kindles spirit. Thought with life and courage, in it makes those who come under its influence more real, in their thinking aiid braver in their quest of the truth. Lectures like these leave the mind ashamed of lingering among half-beliefs. They impel it to a decision."

In a review- of the book, tlie "Spectator" remarks that no reader of the lectures can disagree with the abovo words of Dr. Sadler. The review concludes as follows-.—"The point of attack on Christianity shifts with the generations, and this book is one of those tactical changes o£ front necessary to meet , a new movement." ...

An effort will be. made, to get Mr. Temple to come to New Zealand. The Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Wallis), who met him during. the Pan-Anglican Congress, will-write to him and ask him to include New Zealand in |iis tour. i

A highly-payable orchard property, situate at Paraparaumu', containing over 3 acres and residence, will be sold by Messrs. A. L. 'Wilson and Co. by public auction, at their rooms, Brandon Street, on Wednesday, August 3, at 2.30 p.m., The property, is well planted in apple, pear, plum, peach, lemon, and orange trees. This is a snip, for a man with moderate capital, and should be inspected by intending buyers. At the same time the firm will also offer a cottage property at I'limmerton, consisting of three rooms anil section, within a stone's throw of the railway station. 3MI particulars at the auctioneers.

The Baker was "crusty"; his words were "tart." r Ho was not in tho mood for a jest; Ho felt like an oaf and wanted to "loaf," For he had a bad cold on the chest. - What!' "ales" thee, friend, you've been in the "draught," Remarked his old neighbour, tho : brewer; 'Tis the wind from the "yeast," don't Worry tho least; Take Woods' Ureat Peppermint Cure. —Advt. 5 FURNITURE SALE. On Wednesday next Messrs. A. L. Wilson and Co. will hold a large sale of very superior English-made household furniture, in the'estate of late Sirs. Ellen M'acDonald, at their rooms, 20 Brandon Street. Over 300 lots arc to bo submitted, including oil paintings and water-colours, collection of old English and Dresden china, very rare and artistic Axminster and Brussels carpets. The contents are that of a ten-roomed residence, and as the family have no further use for the furniture, it will be sold without reserve. Buyers of first-class furniture should note this special • sale on Wednesday next, which takes place at 1 o'clock sharp, l'or Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never tails. Is. Gd„ 2s. Gd.-Advt. Messrs. W. H. Turnbull and Co. havo received instructions to sell, at their rooms, 27 Panama Street, on Wednesday, J'jly 27, at 2.30 p.m., under instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court, all that parcel of land, being part of Section No. 21 on the plan of Lower H.utt. district, and having a dwelling-house, stable, and trapsiiml erected (hereon.

Messrs. Stewart, Dawson ami Co., jewellers, Lambton Quay, are .showiiiß some very line values in solid silver ninl e.p. candlesticks, and invite inspection.

Mr. T. Mandeno Jackson, in conjunction with Mr. T. F. Cahill, will sell at their roans, Custom Street, Auckland, on Friday, August 12, at 2 ii.ni., a large property, known as "Pavona Eavm," Jlaligeve. The property contains 307 acres, nud on it are situate two goods homesteads. l't is situated half-way between Otabiilm and Oncliunga, and commands a splendid view of tlio sea.