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struggles, gave a special value to his "Forty Years' Reminiscences of Queen's: The work of the College was henceforth carried on entirely in the new building. The old Convocation Hall was reserved as a gymnasium for the use of the students, and the rest of the building was given over to the Medical College. Changes and additions were made in the teaching staff this year. At Meetings of the Local Trustees held on the 3rd of June and the 14th of August Rev. James Fowler of Fredericton, N.B. was appointed Lecturer in Natural Science, and Librarian and Curator of the Museum at a salary of $850 per annum, with a grant of $150 for travelling expenses. It was also agreed to report at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees, the advisability of appointing an assistant professor in Classics, and the Rev. A.B. Nicholson was recommended for this purpose. At the meeting of the Board on the 14th of October, the appointment of the Rev. James Fowler was confirmed, and the Rev. A. B. Nicholson was appointed assistant professor of Classics. The chair of Classics left vacant

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by the death of the late Professor Macherras was not filled up this winter, and the work was carried on by the Rev. A.B. Nicholson and Mr. Woods, as during the latter part of the previous session until March, when Mr. Woods was appointed Principal of Stratford High School. For the remainder of the term his work was taken by Mr. Nicholson, while Professor Ferguson took the classes in French. At the meeting of the Trustees in April 1881. Mr. John Fletcher, B.A. Oxon. at that time professor of Classical Literature in the University of New Brunswick, was appointed to the Classical chair in Queen's University, at a salary of $2000 per annum. It was also agreed that in view of the increasing numbers of students in chemistry and mathematics, more assistance was needed in teaching these subjects, and an appropriation of $150 was made to procure a tutor. The following lecturers were also appointed for the ensuing session, the Rev. R. Campbell of Montreal in Church History, and the Rev. F.F. Fotheringham in Apologetics. Mr. Taverner was at the same time engaged as Watkins Lecturer in Elocution.

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The subject of Professor Ferguson's connection with the R.M.C. was again brought before the Board and it was agreed that in view of the desirableness of having the whole of Professor Ferguson's Time devoted to his classes at Queen's University, his salary should on the termination of his engagement with the R.M.C. be restored to the original sum of $2000, provided his position at the R.M.C. was resigned within three years. It was felt by many of the Trustees that it had become expedient to alter that part of the Royal Charter which provided that professors not in the Theological hall should be required to subscribe a formula declaring their adhesion to the Confession of Faith, and on the motion of the Rev. D.J. Macdonnell, it was decided to take steps to effect such a change, and a committee was appointed to confer on the matter, and to report to the Board. The University Authorities this year completed the negotiations necessary for the purchase of the Government lands adjoining the Campus, which it was thought would form a most valuable addition to the University Property. It was mutually agreed that the Militia department should retain part of the ground at an

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annual rental of $50 for ten years and under this condition the land was purchased for the sum of $5540.60/100. But little was done [during] this year towards the further prosecution of the work of the Endowment Fund. The subscriptions were paid on the whole with praiseworthy punctuality, and at no expense to the University. There was however a deficit of $1489 in the University Finances, owing in a great measure to the fact that the annual grant from the Church, of $2450 towards the Theological Department had not been received in full in consequence of the inadequacy of the College Fund, less than half the amount only having been remitted to the Treasurer. In view of the fact that Knox College had reported that it would thereafter require much less than it had needed up to 1875 a request was made to the General Assembly to direct that the College Fund should be divided according to the altered requirements of the Colleges. Considerable additions were made to the Library during this winter, including a large portion of the late Dr. Machars library. Among the advantages enjoyed in connection with the new building, was

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loss during this winter in the death of Professor Mackerras, the professor of classics. In spite of rapidly fading health and increasing weakness, he continued to lecture till the end of the autumn session of 1879, but was unable to return after the Christmas vacation, and died on January 9th 1880. His unwearying interest in the good of the college and his unfailing support and effort during the times of her greatest depression, had endeared him to every member of the University, and the grief felt was universal. Shortly after his death steps were taken to establish a Mackerras Memorial, by several of his friends and a circular was sent out asking for contributions for this purpose. It was decided that the Memorial should take the form of a Scholarship, a Fellowship, or a Chair, as the funds collected would admit. Sufficient money was collected during the winter to admit of the establishment of a $100 scholarship in the Classical Department. It was also decided at a meeting of the subscribers on the 28th of April 1880 that the fund should be held open during the ensuring year, when definite action should be taken as to the permanent form of the Memorial. The portrait of Professor Mackerras was at this time presented to the University by the Ladies of Kingston. At the annual

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meeting of the Board of Trustees the following minute regarding him was adopted. The Board hereby record their deep sense of the loss sustained by this University in the death of the Reverend John Hugh Macherras, M.A. for fifteen years Professor of Classics. Professor Macherras had very closely endeared himself to all the Members of the Board. By his transparent candour, his sterling integrity, and his unassuming kindness, he drew forth the esteem and affection of all his acquaintence, and in his relations to others whether private or official, he seemed ever to be without fear and without reproach. A distinguished graduate of the University, he brought to the discharge of his professional duties a passionate attachment to his Alma Mater. His work as a teacher was marked by the scholarship, by thoroughness and by enthusiams, as well as by keen and constant interest in the welfare of his students. When the efficiency of the University was crippled, and its existence threatened by the withdrawal of a large part of its income, he entered with ardent energy upon the work of raising an endowment. Quickening others into zeal and hopefulness, he elicited a widespread sympathy and support for the cause which he so earnestly advocated

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and was a main instrument in crowning it with success. To that cause he gave himself in sacrifice, for in his untiring labours to secure the proper equipment of the University, he first contracted the sickness that finally proved fatal to him. Words cannot express the regret of the Board at the removal of one so beloved and so esteemed. They mourn the loss not only of an accomplished scholar and of a most successful teacher, but of a dear and valued friend. His memory must ever be cherished by us with affection and gratitude, while the influence of his life and work must remain as a source of lasting benefit to the University that he loved so well. The Board deeply sympathize with his bereaved wife and children and they humbly and prayerfully commend them to the fatherhood of God." (See Queens Coll. Journal Vol. VII [?]p.61-65). The classes in Classics were taken after the death of Professor Mackerras for the remainder of the session by Mr. Samual Woods. M.A. for many years Rector of the Collegiate Institute in Kingston, and by Mr. A.B. Nicholson M.A. On January 17th at a meeting of the Senate, Professor Mowat and Professor

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Watson was appointed curators of the Library. At the annual Trustee Meeting it was further decided to take steps to secure a classical professor in the place of the late Professor Mackerras, and the Principal was authorized to advertise for applicants, but it was decided that the appointment to the Chair should not be made till the next meeting of the Board. The question of the salary of the classical professor was also taken up, and was fixed at $1,500 per annum. At a subsequent meeting of the Board, however, this was reconsidered and it was then settled that the salary should be at the rate of $2000 per annum. A rearrangement of some of the Chairs at this time resulted in the appointment of Professor Dupuis as professor of Mathematics and Chemistry, thus relieving Professor Williamson of one of the subjects on which he had hitherto lectured. Professor Williamson was re-appointed as professor of Natural Philosophy, and it was agreed that a Lecturer should be appointed in Natural Science, who should also act as Librarian. A committee of local trustees was appointed to examine applications and temporarily apooint a Lecturer in this subject. The question

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was also taken up of a new arrangement of the classes in modern languages, and it was finally resolved that in view of the necessity of making further provision in these subjects, Professor Ferguson should be retired from the duty of teaching French and German, and that in the meantime a lecturer should be appointed to teach them. It was also decided that in consideration of the additional expenditure, and on the Board's consenting to allow Professor Ferguson to continue as Professor of German at the Royal Military College, his salary should be reduced to $1500. The appointment of Lecturer in Moderns was also committed to the local Trustees pro. tem. The advisibility of the establishment of a Law Faculty in connection with Queen's University had been much under discussion during the past winter, and it was felt that, in view of the strong desire expressed by many for an opportunity for the study of Law in Kingston, such a faculty should be at once established. It was therefore resolved that the Law Faculty should be revived, and that the following gentlemen

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should be appointed Dean of the Faculty and Lecturers ---"--- The Principal Interim Dean Roman Law & Constitutional Law and History J.A. Allen Esq. M.A. J.M. Machar Esq. M.A. Real Property Law G.M. Macdonnell Esq. B.A. Equity R.T. Walkem Esq. LL.B. Commercial Law C.V. Price Esq LL.B. Criminal Law B.M. Britton Esq. M.A. Q.C. Common Law R.V. Rogers Esq. B.A. Medical Jurisprudence John McIntyre Esq. B.A.

The erection of the new College buildings progressed steadily during this year, and it was confidently expected that they would be ready to be formally opened at the Autumn Convocation 1880. In view of the fact that the old College Buildings would be no longer required by the classes in Arts, it was agreed to lease them to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons for ten years, at a nominal rental of

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