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proposed changes in the constitution, a large number
attended and the matter was considered and criticised
from every point of view. In the end, after the
frankest discussions, all differences of opinion were
harmonized, and two resolutions submitted to the
convention were unanimously passed: firstly, that in
the opinion of the authorities and the constituency of
Queen's, the Governing Board should hereafter be in
law as it had long been in fact, undenominational.
Secondly, that this change necessarily involved that
the Faculty of Theology be governed by a Board distinct
from the Governing Board of the University, that there
might be no reason why the Theological Colleges of other
religious bodies should not be affiliated with the University.
The suggestion was also made at this meeting
that the students should be included in the Corporation,
and, as in the Scottish Universities, have a representative
or Lord Rector chosen by themselves, on the
Board. The final decision on these and other
reforms was deferred till May 1901.

Early in December, or as soon as could be
arranged after the Conference held on November 1st
and 2nd, the Trustee met the General Assembly's
Committee, in the Board Room of Knox
College, Toronto. Principal Caven,
Convener of the Assembly's Committee, was

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1900

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