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the moral side attended to by the institution of Bible lessons by the teachers during school hours, as well as lessons by visiting ministers—the Rev. R. R. Al. Sutherland (Presbyterian) and Rev. A. Kirkham (St. John's, Anglican), In those days we certainly were made aware of the teaching of the -New Testament, and the writer can well remember having learned by heart the names of the early Apostles and the story of the "Prodigal Son." This religious education was eventually ruled out by the Government, and some years later School Bible Classes were undertaken by Mr. Duncan Wright (the veteran City Missionary), who is ever a great favourite with the children. Mr. Wright testifies to the order and excellence of the Kaikorai Class, and pays a tribute to the staff for their assistance. It would be hard to find another more beloved and revered name among the scholars of Dunedin City than that of Ir. Duncan, Wright.
