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[Funeral of Dr. Machar & Resolution of Condolence]
1862-3
Queen's University, 11th Feb, 1863.

This day the College Senate met in the Convocation Hall,
the Very Rev Principal in the chair. Sederunt Professors Mowat,
Williamson, Weir, Lawson, Murray, Dickson, Lavell, Octavius
Yates & Kennedy. After the chairman had constituted the meeting
by prayer, on the motion of Professor Williamson, seconded by
Professor Lawson, the Senate unanimously adopted the following
Resolution and requested the Secretary to transmit the same
to the family of the late Dr. Machar.

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Funeral of Dr.
Machar & resolution
of condolence
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The Senate agree to record their sincere regret at the death of
Rev. John Machar D.D., who was Principal of this University
from 1846 to 1853 and during six years of that time taught
the Hebrew classes. His sound scholarship, his excellent
judgment, his unvarying courtesy & his conscientious attention
to all his academic duties rendered his connection with
Queen's College alike creditable to himself, agreeable to his
colleagues & advantageous to this University. The Senate
further agrees to express their deep sympathy with Mrs. Machar
& her family, & their ernest hope & prayer that the
consolation of God's Word & Spirit may be imparted
to them in their trying bereavement.

It was thereafter resolved that the University should
proceed in a body to attend Dr. Machar's funeral. The
meeting was then closed with the Benediction.

William Leitch, Principal

Queen's University, 20th Feb, 1863

This day the College Senate met & was constituted. The
Very Rev. Principal in the Chair. Sederunt Professors Mowat, Williamson,
Cameron, Weir, Lawson, Murray, Dickson, Horatio Yates, Lovell,
and Kennedy.

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Committee to examine
the Statutes
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It was agreed to request Drs Leitch, Williamson, Dickson
and Lawson to examine the Statutes and prepare a statement
embodying any necessary enquiries or suggestions with a view
to submission to the Board of Trustees, said statement to be
laid before the Senate at next meeting.

Professor Mowat from the theological, Professor Williamson