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The Domesday Book Of Queen's University (Volume 1) 1839-1900 p.249-1193
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1870-1871
Thirtieth Session
The number of matriculated Students this Session was In Arts 25 " Theology 4 " Medicine 38 [total] /67
The death of the Revd Dr. Mathieson of Montreal, to which reference has already been made in the record of events during last year, was this year followed by that of another highly esteemed member of the Board of Trustees, the Revd. Hugh Urquhart D.D., Minister of St. John's Church, Cornwall. The following resolution was unanimously passed by them at their first meeting after Dr. Urquhart's death.
The Trustees of Queen's College take this opportunity of recording their deep regret at his removal from the arena of his earthly labours. He was a warm and devoted friend of this Institution. For ten successive Sessions, from 1847 to 1857, he lectured in the College on Eccesiastical History. He was elected a Trustee in 1845 and continued in office until his death. The members of the Board
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Queen's University Senate Minute Book (Volume 2) 1855-1877
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[margin] Time fixed for Competition for Scholarships [/margin]
shall take place immediately after the examination of Candidates for Matriculation who may present themselves before the first Monday after the commencement of the Session.
[margin] Hours as formerly [/margin]
The same hours of meeting in the several Classes, as formerly, were continued, as also the meeting for religious instruction on Sabbath Morning to be held at a quarter to Ten O'clock.
[margin] Application for Degree on behalf of Mr. Kay. [/margin]
An Application was made by the Vice Principal on behalf of Mr. Kay, Teacher of the Grammar School at Cornwall for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. The Senatus requested Professor George to inform Mr. Kay, that, in accordance with the Bye law passed in a former Session, all Candidates for degrees are required to appear, and be examined.
The Secretary pro tem. was instructed to procure a New Minute Book
Closed with prayer.
Jas. Williamson Secy. Pro tem.
Queen's College 7th Novr. 1855
The Senatus met and was constituted by prayer Sederunt Revd. Vice Principal George, Professors Weir, & Williamson.
After the usual opening address, delivered by Professor George, the Senatus, having been fully satisfied with their examination of his qualifications unanimously conferred the Honorary Degree of Master of Arts on Mr. William
