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page_0804[image: letterhead Queen's University Crest: SAPIENTA ET DOCTINA STABILITAS] on his duties in this University October 4th, 1842: Carried The following resolution "The late Dr. Williamson, [image: morrocan lamp] 1248 | page_0804on his duties in this University October 4th, 1842: Carried from this hall to his last resting place, October 1st, 1895. Erected by the students, 1895:96." The following resolution was passed by the Board of Trustees, and sent to Dr. Williamson's nearest relations. "The late Dr. Williamson, Vice-Principal of the University and Professor of Astronomy was singularly dear to the members of the Board, so many of whom remember him as he friend of their student days and of their after life. No words can express our sense of thebeautiful, spiritual and inspiring life which he spent beside us. He was beloved and revered by all connected with the University , in which he was for fifty three years a commanding figure and to which he was a tower of strength. In the early years he carried the burden almost alone and with splendid and unfailing unselfishness and devotion, he at one time or another occupoed almost every chair in the University and often two or three chairs at a time. He accounted it sufficient reward that he lived to see the days of prosperity, and great was his joy when foward steps were taken, and to the very end, as shown by his generous legacy, his heart was bound up/in the selfare and interests of the University. For years also he was a member of this Board, and by his wise councilling, did much in that position to advance the cause which he so greatly loved. Full of years and honours he has gone to his reward. .." 1895-96 1248 |