University Records

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have a high appreciation of his fidelity in the discharge of his duties in connection with this trust- of his attainments as a scholar and of his whole bearing as a Christian gentleman."

Two of the Professors, The Principal and Professor Mackerras, had been much engaged during part of the last two years in arduous extramural labours in the prosecution of the Endowment Scheme, and the College still continued to feel the effects of the depression caused by the financial crisis through which it had so recently past, but from this year onwards the tide of prsoperity began again to rise and has never since ceased to flow.

All the Classes in Arts and Theology, which had hitherto been conducted at great inconvenience in the old building, were this Session transferred to the large and commodious building formerly leased to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. There, under the careful training and instruction of their Professors, in daily Class work, and monthly written examinations, the Students continued to be distinguished by their diligence and progress. But the Principal could refer to other tests of the Education given at the College, "more deserving of notice because of their strictly independent application," when, with well grounded satisfac-

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rooms in the City Building and for the sum of three hundred dollars with which to furnish these

Resolved that Mr Rogers be instructed to take all necessary steps for procuring a charter as soon as possible

Resolved that the Board meet again on Thursday evening next at 8 P.M.

Sig. E.J.B. Pense, Actg Secretary Sig. R.J. Cartwright, Chairman

July 19th 1883.

At the Second Meeting there were present Sir R.J. Cartwright, W Harty, EJB Pense, Mrs Dickson & Miss Gildersleeve.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.

Dr Lavell stated that he would not undertake the Duties of Dean & President on condition of serving relations with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Kingston, as it would lead to inconvenience in the Staff of the latter, and would be a sacrifice financially and otherwise more than he could afford at present.

Moved by W Harty seconded by EJB Pense that the priviso in the resolution appointing Dr Lavell be struck out and that he be required to devote as much of his time as he can afford

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Kingston September 18th 1883

A meeting of the Board was held today at which were present Sir Richard Cartwright, Dr Lavell, A.P. Knight, R.J. Rogers, H. Folger, Mrs Dickson, Miss Gildersleeve and Mrs B.M. Britton

The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.

Dr Lavell reported that he had filled the chairs declared vacant as follows.

Institutes of Medicine etc - D. Phelan M.D. Anatomy etc. - R. W. Garrett M.D.

He also reported on the estimated cost of appliances, furniture etc at a total of $250.00

Resolved that the Board concede the same priviliges to Miss Oliver and others as were conceded to them by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons last session as regards reduced fees.

Resolved that the duty of heating and furnishing rooms &c be delegated to Dr Lavell, Wm Harty and A. P. Knight

Resolved that Dr Lavell be authorized to engage a janitor

Resolved that R.V. Rogers be authorizuel to get a stock book signed by all subscribers and that said subscribers be asked to make their annual subscriptions payable the first of October instead of the first of November