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[Letterhead - Top] SAPIENTIA ET DOCTRINA STABILITAS

1902-03

to enquire in the Old Land about persons suitable
for the appointment.
Dr. Hill, who was present, read as requested letters from
prominent public men in Scotland, strongly recommending
the Rev. W. P. Patterson, D.D., Professor of Systematic
Theology in the University of Aberdeen.
Then Vice-Principal Watson, by leave of the Board,
presented a petition from members of the Senate
advocating the appointment of the Rev. James Barclay, D.D.,
of St. Paul's Church, Montreal, as Principal of the
University. The petition was received.
The meeting adjourned, to resume business at 8 p.m,
and proceed to the appointment of a Principal. On
re-assembling, Vice-Principal Watson was heard in
support of the petition from the Senate. On motion duly
made and seconded, and carried, the Rev. James Barclay,
D.D, was offered the Principalship of the University,
at a salary of $4,000 a year, together with residence.
As early as possible, a deputation, named, was to wait
on Dr. Barclay, to inform of the action of the Board,
and request an answer as soon as might be
convenient for him.
At an adjourned meeting of the Board, Nov. 16, 1902,
a letter was read from Dr. Barclay stating that after
the most earnest and anxious deliberation he was
constrained to decline the Principalship of the University.

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