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deeply interested in the cause of "Higher Education;" and desirous
of seeing the pulpits of the Church of Scotland in Canada oc-
cupied by a thoroughly educated clergy, he ever sought to
advance the prosperity of this seat of learning as an Institution
adapted to the wants of the Church and the Country and fitted
for the proper training of candidates for the Holy Ministry. His
mature judgment and uprightness of character made his counsel
valuable. Steadfast in his principles and honorable in all his
procedure, he enjoyed the respect even of those who might differ
from him in opinion, whilst his generous nature and kindly
disposition won for him an enduring place in the hearts of
all who were privileged to enjoy his intimate friendship; and
his death will long be felt as a public loss to the Church
and College."
At the adjourned meeting on the following day, a
Communication was read from a Committee of the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons, representing their inab-
ility to pay rent for the rooms now occupied by them in the
building belonging to Queen's College, giving formal notice
that its occupation by the Royal College, under the conditions
of the existing lease, must terminate at the close of
the present Session, and soliciting the Trustees to grant

1869-70

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