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1901-02

advantage of both. Happily this was facilitated by a
larger grant per annum from the Government
of the Province.

Additions were made to the Staff in Moderns,
English and Philosophy. Classes were growing
larger, year by year, and more instructors were
imperatively needed. Professor Dyde was appointed
Lecturer in Moderns, Mr. John Marshall, M. A., was made
assistant Professor in English, and the Rev. John Sharp,
M.A., tutor in English and Philosophy. All three were
experienced teachers, and highly trained in the work
required of them. Prof. John Watson was appointed
Vice-Principal in the room of Prof. Williamson, deceased.
In the matter of the Temporalities Fund, already referred
to in this Book, it was learned that the University
would probably receive as its last payment from
that Fund, one half of the usual half yearly allowance
the following June. The Board was thankful for the long
continued assistance rendered by said Fund, and made
a handsome contribution towards a Testimonial to
Mr. Alex Macpherson, long Chairman of the Temporalities
Board.

On the question of proposed changes in the Charter,
the name for the New Theological College came up
for discussion, and the matter was remitted to a

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