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N June 1879 Mr William T. Glasgow, in consequence of his promotion in the public service and his removal from Dunedm, resigned the offices of deacon and clerk of the Deacons' Court, which he had held for many years. The following resolution was passed by the Session on the occasion:—"In accepting Mr Glasgow's resignation the Session desire to record their high appreciation of the many valuable services rendered by him to the church, especially as clerk to the Deacons' Court, as Sunday School teacher, and as a member of Knox Church Young Men's Society during the many years he has been connected with the congregation. The Session pray that he may long be spared to render himself similarly useful wherever Providence may cast his lot." The Deacons' Court also recorded their appreciation of the admirable manner in which Mr Glasgow had for many years performed the duties of Clerk to the Court.

In September 1880 the congregation lost the services of another zealous and efficient worker by Mr John Borrie's resignation of the offices of Session Clerk and elder, consequent upon his official promotion rendering necessary his removal from Dunedin. The Session placed on record the following resolution with reference to Mr Borrie:—"In receiving Mr Borrie's resignation of the offices of elder and Session Clerk, the Court resolved to record their high appreciation of his valuable services to the congregation in the deaconship, to which he was admitted April 27, 1862, but more especially in the eldership, to which he was ordained July 5, 1866, and as clerk of the Kirk Session, to which office he was elected Aug. 1, 1871. As a member and office-bearer he manifested in his efforts both for the defence and the diffusion of religion a whole-heartedness worthy of all admiration. In his new sphere the Session wish their esteemed brother health and prosperity." On Mr Borrie's resignation the Session secured the