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months of the year 1900-1901 would be required, and
the subscriptions received by Dr. Smith would be adequate
to provide that.

Increase of work in the classes
and amongst extra-mural students, in English and
Philosophy, necessitated more assistance than that
afforded by Tutors appointed from among the students,
and it was decided to engage Rev. John Sharp, M.A.
for the session of 1900-1901, with a view to making a
permanent arrangement if the plan proved satisfactory.
Mr. Sharp had acted as Professor in Morvin
College, Quebec, for two years previously and
the Governors having been obliged, owing to lack of
funds, to close its doors at least temporarily, Mr.
Sharp's services were thus available for the year 1900
-1901. Meanwhile the action taken by the
Chancellor and the University Council, during
the spring of 1899 had borne fruit. Principal Grant
in his address at Convocation on May 2nd, stated
the present position and prospects of the University.
He said that when the Chancellor made his
address the previous year on the necessity of a
new building to accommodate the increasing
number of students in Arts and Science, it had
been proposed to apply to the city for
help. But the University Council rejected

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months of the year 1900-1901 would be required, and
the subscriptions received by Dr. Smith would be adequate
to provide that.

Increase of work in the classes
and amongst extra-mural students, in English and
Philosophy, necessitated more assistance than that
afforded by Tutors appointed from among the students,
and it was decided to engage Rev. John Sharp, M.A.
for the session of 1900-1901, with a view to making a
permanent arrangement if the plan proved satisfactory.
Mr. Sharp had acted as Professor in Morrin
College, Quebec, for two years previously and
the Governors having been obliged, owing to lack of
funds, to close its doors at least temporarily, Mr.
Sharp's services were thus available for the year 1900
-1901. Meanwhile the action taken by the
Chancellor and the University Council, during
the spring of 1899 had borne fruit. Principal Grant
in his address at Convocation on May 2nd, stated
the present position and prospects of the University.
He said that when the Chancellor made his
address the previous year on the necessity of a
new building to accommodate the increasing
number of students in Arts and Science, it had
been proposed to apply to the city for
help. But the University Council rejected

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