cellor, the Chief Superintendent of Education, Professor Cherriman and the Reverend Doctor John Jennings.

November 28th, 1865. Read an application for admission ad eundem statum of Mr. William M. Elliott, Student of the fourth year's standing in the Faculty of Law of Victoria College.

Read an application from Mr. Gerald C. Brown, asking to be allowed to present himself for the first year Examination in Civil Engineering, and enclosing a Certificate of his standing in McGill College, Montreal.

Read a Memorial from Mr. McLeod Stewart, praying to be allowed to go up for the third year's Examination next May, omitting the Mathematics of the First Year, and taking the Chemistry and English of the Second Year. The Memorial states that the applicant had already passed the First Year's Examination, but had been rejected at the Second Year in Chemistry and English. Thinking that no supplemental Examination woud be held until 1866, he had not attended in September.

Read a Letter from Mr. J. C. Morgan, on behalf of himself and other Students of the Fourth Year, stating that Bembo's History of Venice cannot be procured by any of the Booksellers, and praying that some relief may be given.

Read a Letter from the Bursar, drawing the attention of the Senate to the fact that Doctor Joseph Workman had addressed a Communication to the Corporation, by way of remonstrance against the action of the Senate, with regard to the occupation of a portion of the Park as a Branch Lunatic Asylum.

Read a Memorial from Doctor J. Preston, stating that he had passed the Examination of the First and Second Years in the Faculty of Arts, but had not been able to attend the Examination of the Third Year, and praying that he may be permitted to go up for his Degree, taking all the work of the Fourth Year and the additional work of the Third Year prescribed by the Statute.

Read a Letter from the Provincial Secretary to the Vice Chancellor, stating that he had made a Report on the financial affairs of the University and University College, which he hoped would be adopted by the Government within a few days.

Moved by the Vice Chancellor, seconded by the Reverend Doctor McCaul, That the application of Mr. William M. Elliott from the University of Victoria College to be admitted ad eundem statum in this University, be referred to a Committee, composed of the Vice Chancellor, Doctor McCaul and Professor Cherriman, to report thereon at the next Meeting of the Senate. (Carried).

Moved by the Vice Chancellor, seconded by the Reverend Doctor McCaul, That the application of Mr. McLeod Stewart be refererd to a Committee, consisting of the Vice Chancellor, Doctor McCaul, and Professor Cherriman, to report thereon at the next Meeting of the Senate.

The Vice Chancellor gave notice that he would, at the next Meeting of the Senate, move a Resolution, substituting Manzin's "I Promessi Sposi" for Bembo's History of Venice in the subjects of Modern Languages for the Fourth Year in the Faculty of Arts.

Moved by the Vice Chancellor, seconded by the Reverend Doctor McCaul, That the application of Mr. Preston be referred to a Committee, consisting of the Vice Chancellor, Doctor McCaul, and Professor Cherriman, to report thereon at the next Meeting of the Senate. (Carried).

The Reverend Doctor McCaul gave notice of his intention to introduce a Statute relative to Degrees in the Faculty of Arts.

Professor Cherriman introduced a Report of the Observatory Committee, recommending that a Statute should be passed authorizing the grant of a gratuity to Mrs. Walker, the widow of the late Mr. James Walker, who had been employed in the Observatory for 26 years.

Moved by Professor Cherriman, seconded by the Vice Chancellor, That the Report just read be received and adopted. (Carried).

Doctor T. W. Aikins gave notice that at the next Meeting of the Senate he would move appointment of a Member to represent the University of Toronto in the New Medical Council.

December 14th, 1865.

The Chancellor and Vice Chancellor being absent, it was moved by Doctor L. W. Smith, seconded by Doctor D. McMichael, That the Reverend Doctor McCaul do take Chair.

(Carried).

Read a Letter from the Bursar, enclosing a copy of a Letter addressed by Doctor Joseph Workman to the Mayor of the City, relative to the University Grounds now used by the Branch Lunatic Asylum, and also an extract from the Report of the Commission on King's College.

Moved by Professor Cherriman, seconded by Doctor L. W. Smith, That the Letters of the Bursar relative to a communication from Doctor Joseph Workman to the City Council, on the subject of the Branch Lunatic Asylum, on the University Grounds, be referred to a Committee, consisting of Doctors McCaul, Wilson and McMichael. (Carried).

Moved by Professor Cherriman, seconded by Mr. T. A. McLean, That, in consequence of the Letter of the Provincial Secretary to the Vice Chancellor, it is expedient that the late Financial Committee of the Senate be reappointed, with instructions to confer with a Committee of the Council of University College, and to report a draft of a Statute for the appointment of a Committee of the Senate on Finance, or take such other action as may seem necessary.

The Reverend Doctor McCaul introduced the Draft of the proposed Statute for amending the Statute, relating to the Degree of B.A., and explained its provisions. The Reverend Doctor McCaul, for the Vice Chancellor, gave notice that, at the next Meeting of the Senate, the Vice Chancellor would propose a list of Examiners for the year 1866.

Doctor L. W. Smith gave notice that he would, at the next Meeting of the Senate, move a Resolution that the annual allowance of $30 be paid to Mr. David Alderdice for his services in attending Meetings of the Senate.

CHAPTER XLI.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHURCHES ON UNIVERSITY MATTERS,

1865.

I. PROCEEDINGS OF THE METHODIST CHURCH, REPRESENTING VICTORIA

UNIVERSITY.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF VICTORIA COLLEGE.

May 2nd, 1865. The Agent, the Reverend Doctor Aylesworth, read to the Board his Report for the last year.

Mr. William Kerr and Doctor John Beatty wer requested to audit the Agent's Accounts, and certify the same, prior to the Annual Meeting.

tion.

The Reverend Charles Fish, the Co-Agent, read his Report.

The Reports of the Agents were adopted, and referred to the Auditors for certifica

The Agents were directed by the Board to publish forthwith the entire lists of subscriptions for the liquidation of the College debt.

Resolved, That the cordial thanks of the College Board are tendered to the Reverend Doctor Harris for the zeal and enterprise shown by him in providing the new Cabinets, now in the University, and that he be requested to state the terms on which he will sell the same to the University.

July 19th, 1865. The Members of the College Board residing in Cobourg were appointed a Committee to superintend any repairs that might be required in the College Buildings and Premises during the year.

Resolved, That the Chairman of the Board request the Reverend W. H. Poole to furnish a detailed statement of the moneys received by him, as Agent of the College, and also his disbursements during the period of his Agency, and that the present Agents furnish the Chairman of the Board with all subjects of inquiry for the same, which may have arisen during the canvass, in order to a full statement of the financial affairs of the College, so far as they may be affected by said Agency.

The Reverend Doctor Aylesworth and the Reverend Charles Fish were appointed Agents of the College for the current year.

Mr. J. H. Dumble, having stated to the Board that it was his earnest wish to be released from the office of Treasurer, his resignation was accepted, and Mr. William Kerr was appointed his Successor.

The Reverend R. Jones was appointed Co-Treasurer.

Doctor John Beatty and Mr. J. H. Dumble were appointed Auditors.

Resolved, That it be an instruction from the Board that all Accounts of Receipts and Disbursements connected with the scheme for the liquidation of the College debt and the Scholarship Fund shall be kept perfectly distinct from all Accounts relating to the current expenses of the College.

That the Members of the Board resident in Cobourg be a Committee to advise the Treasurer respecting the payment of the College debts out of the monies collected by the Agents, and for making temporary deposits of Funds which cannot be immediately paid out.

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Board be instructed to inform the late Auditors of the Annual Meeting that their Letter, concerning the discrepancy between the Balance Sheet laid before them and the one reported to the Conference was read to this Board and satisfactory explanations given by the late Bursar, Mr. Dumble, which explanations would be furnished to the Auditors for the present year.

It was moved by the Reverend G. R. Sanderson, seconded by the Reverend S. D. Rice, and,

Resolved, That this Board has great pleasure in recording its appreciation of the very great services Mr. John H. Dumble has rendered the College in his office of Treasurer, assuming in connexion with his Father, Mr. Thomas Dumble large liabiities, and providing, from time to time, on their own credit, such sums as the pecuniary exigencies of the University required, as well as in other ways discharging the duties of the Bursar and the Board has received with sincere regret the intimation from Mr. J. H. Dumble that he cannot, for the present, continue the responsibilities of the Bursar's Office.

The Board cannot, however, receive the declining of Mr. J. H. Dumble to a re-appointment without unanimously and heartily expressing its sense of the very great obligation under which the Board and College have been placed by the unwearied, hearty and unremunerated services of Mr. Dumble, as Bursar, for the past five years, and with equal unanimity the Board expresses its earnest hope that his life may be continued for many years to the Church and to the Country.

The thanks of the Board were also presented to the Reverend Doctor Aylesworth for the valuable services rendered by him as Co-Treasurer of the College during the past

vear.

Resolved, That the salary of the Reverend Doctor Aylesworth, as Treasurer, be nine nundred dollars ($900,) together with the customary Children's allowances.

Resolved, That the allowances for the Reverend Charles Fish's salary be made upon the same principle as those of the Superintendent of the Kingston Circuit.

Resolved, That President of Conference and the Members of the College Board residing in Kingston be a Committee to determine the allowances of the Reverend Charles Fish, in accordance with the above Resolution.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEETING OF VICTORIA COLLEGE.

June 7th, 1865. The Conference Annual Meeting of Victoria College assembled, according to the provisions of the Charter, at London on this day. The names of more than forty Ministers were called, and the Meeting was regularly organised.

The Reverend Richard Jones, President of the Conference, was appointed Chairman, and the Reverend S. S. Nelles, Secretary.

The Minutes of the last Meeting were read, after which the Meeting adjourned. June 14th, 1865, In the absence of Mr. J. H. Dumble, LL.B., Treasurer of the College, the Balance Sheet for the past year was read by the Reverend Doctor J. B. Aylesworth, the Co-Treasurer.

The Reports of the Agents, Reverend Doctor J. B. Aylesworth, and the Reverend Charles Fish were next read by the respective Agents.

The following Report of the Auditing Committee was also presented to the Meeting by the Reverend William S. Griffin, Secretary of the Committee::

The Committee appointed by the last Annual Meeting to audit the Accounts and examine the transactions of the College Board and Agents during the year, met at Cobourg, on the 3rd of May, 1865.

Every facility was afforded them by the President and other Officers of the College in prosecuting the work with which they had been entrusted, and neither time nor effort was spared to arrive at a full and perfect understanding of all matters which they were required to investigate.

The Bursar's Books, together with all the Vouchers were carefully and thoroughly examined, the nature and necessity of every transaction were made the subject of careful inquiry. The Book-keeper, as well as the Bursar, was present to afford explanations upon all records which could not otherwise be well understood, upon all of which it is deemed unnecessary to report in detail, as such report would not differ, in any material respect, from the Bursar's Financial Statement, already presented.

The Committee, however, feel it proper to say that while his Statement of Accounts affords an accurate resumé of the financial condition of the College, yet some verbal explanations of matters, not necessarily belonging to it, are deemed important to a clear conception of the results, which have followed the operations of the year.

The general management of College affairs, including necessary repairs and improvements upon the College property, appear to have been conducted upon the principles of careful and rigid economy, and, if the Assessment Fund had yielded the full amount declared necessary in the liquidation scheme, the Annual Expenditure, which is now almost, would have been altogether, within the amount of the Annual Income. The Books, Papers, Vouchers and Subscription Lists of the College Agents were also faithfully inspected, and the Committee submit that it is only necessary to refer the Annual Meeting to their Reports, already furnished, which have been found to be full and perfectly correct in every particular.

It is due to the Agents, however, to assure the Meeting that these Reports afford no accurate idea of the many difficulties overcome, and extraordinary amount of work accomplished by them during the year. The results are given, but the record of the

process, by which they have been attained, has been withheld.

The Books and Vouchers of the President of the College, as Treasurer of the Fund created by the Graduation Fees, clearly show that all moneys received from this source are expended, (in accordance with a Resolution of the Board,) in the purchase of Books for the College Library, which expenditure appears to be not only justifiable, but indispensable.

In conclusion, your Committee rejoice in being able to say, as the result of their labours, that the Institution is being evidently restored to a healthy and vigorous condition. Some sacrifices on the part of its Friends, and vigorous efforts on the part of its Agents, will still, in all probability, be required, but a successful and a prosperous future seem to be on the eve of realization.

Moved by the Reverend John Hunt, seconded by the Reverend John Borland, and,Resolved, That the several Reports now submitted be received and approved.

REPORT TO THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE, HAMILTON. The year just closing has been one of steady and earnest toil in all the Departments of Education connected with this Institution, anl of the successful effort to advance the interests of education in this essential department of the work of the Church.

The young Ladies attending the College have given great satisfaction to the Officers, both in their general deportment and literary progress.

The average attendance has been above eighty, of which forty have been boarders in the College family. More than one-half are Members of the Church, and meet in class. No serious sickness has visited us during the year, for which we feel ourselves under special obligations to the God of Life.

A small additional number of Students would enable us to accomplish the purpose for which the Institution was originated and is commended to the fostering care of the Conference.

HAMILTON, 12th June, 1865.

S. D. RICE, Governor.

Resolved, That this Conference has heard the Report of the Governor of the Hamilton Wesleyan Female College, together with the explanations he has offered, and the remarks of a Deputation on the characteristics and capabilities of this most important Educational Establishment. The Conference deeply regrets that the College has not received that extensive support to which it is justly entitled; and now, having again fully considered and discussed the subject, this conference pledges itsef to commend the Institution to the attention of Wesleyans, and other Christian families, and to urge, in every possible way, the claims of the Daughters of Canada, to a complete and scriptural education.

MINISTERS' EDUCATIONAL FUND.-The Educational Fund Committee shall consist of ten persons; one-half to be Ministers, appointed by the Conference, and one-half to be Laymen, appointed by the District Meetings, in whose bounds the Conference shall be held. The election of Lay Representatives to this Fund shall be subject to the same rule as that which directs like elections to the other Funds of our Connexion.

ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH IN CANADA, TO THE CONFERENCE IN ENGLAND.

In the Literary preparation of young men for the full work of the Ministry, our University College renders the most important service; while it continues with unabated success and usefulness in imparting a superior Christian education to hundreds of youths of our Congregations.

Our Female College at Hamilton, is also doing a great and good work, in educating upon Christian and Wesleyan prinicples, large numbers of the Daughters of our people and friends.

II. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OF SCOTLAND,) REPRESENTING QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE QUEEN'S COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

January 11th, 1865. A Letter of the date of the 5th of November, 1864, from the Secretary to the Curators of the College Library, was submitted, together with the Correspondence therein referred to, relative to a copy of a collection of "The Principal Speeches and Addresses of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort" presented by Her Most Gracious Majesty, the Queen, to Queen's College Library. The Secretary was instructed to return the documents to the Library Curators.