University Calendar, 1884-85. Oct. 6, M.-Meeting of Governors. 1884. 8, W.-Last day for receiving schedules and certificates for Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries. 14, Tu.-Meeting of Senate, 11 A. M. 15, W.-Meeting of Faculty of Arts, 11 A. M.-Meeting of Faculty of Law, 4 P. M. 16, Th.-Session begins.-Examinations for Junior Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries and Matriculation Examinations (Arts Faculty) begin: 17, F. 18, Sa. -Supplementary Examinations,* 10 a. M. 20, M.-Examinations for Senior Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries begin : 10 A. M., Latin. 3 P. M., Greek. 21, Tu.—Examinations for Senior Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries, continued: "-Second Year Matriculation Examinations (Law Faculty) begin, 10 a. M. 22, W.-Examinations for Senior Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries, continued: 10 A. M., Logic. 3 P. M., Chemistry and Botany. 23, Th.-Entrance Examinations, and Examinations for Senior Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries : 10 A. M., Classical History and Geography. 3 P. M., English Literature, and History. "-Supplementary Examinations begin, 10 A. M. "First Year Matriculation Examination (Law Faculty), 10 A. M. 24, F.-Meeting of Faculty of Arts, 10 A. M. -Matriculation, Registration and Issue of Gymnasium Tickets, 2 p. M. 27, M.-Class Tickets issued. 28, Tu.-CONVOCATION, 3 P. M.-Opening address by Prof. Alexander. 29, W.-Lectures begin. 30, Th.-Meeting of Faculty of Arts, 4 P. M. Nov. 6, Th.-Meeting of Faculty of Law, 4 P. M. 7, F.-Final Matriculation Examination (Arts Faculty), 3 P. M. 10, M.-Meeting of Faculty of Arts, 1 P. M. Dec. 2, Tu.-Meeting of Faculty of Arts, 1 P. M. 24, W.-No lectures. Christmas Vacation begins. For undergraduates of the Second Year who wish to compete for Senior Munro Exhibitions and Bursaries. Jan. 5, M.-Meeting of Governors. 1885. 6, Tu.-Lectures resumed.-Supplementary Entrance Examinations, 3.30 P. M. 8, Th.-Meeting of Faculty of Law, 4 P. M. 13, Tu.-Meeting or Faculty of Arts, 4 P. M. 30, F.-George Munro's Day. No lectures. Feb. 3, Tu.-Meeting of Senate, 4 P. M. 5, Th.-Meeting of Faculty of Law, 4 P. M. 18, W.-Ash Wednesday. No lectures. Mar. 2, M--Last day for receiving M. A. Theses. 5, Th.-Meeting of Faculty of Law, 4 P. M. April 3, F.-Good Friday. No lectures. 6, M.-Meeting of Governors. 10, F.-Last day of lectures.-Meetings of Faculties of Arts and Law, 4 P. M. 15, W.-Sessional Examinations (Law Faculty) begin, 10 A. M. -Sessional Examinations (Arts Faculty) begin: 16, Th.-- 20, M. 21, Tu. 22, W. 10 A. M., Latin. 3 P. M., Extra Latin, Hon. Classics, Hon. Philosophy, and Hon. English Literature and History. 10 A. M., Botany, Ethics, and Hon. Mathematics. 10 A. M., Greek. 3 P. M., Extra Greek, Mineralogy, Hon. Classics, Hon. Philosophy, and Hon. English Literature and History. 10 A. M., Logic, Hon. Classics, and Hon. Physics. 3 P. M., Metaphysics, Practical Chemistry, Hon. Fhilosophy, and Hon. English Literature and History. 10 A. M., Mathematics, Physics (3rd Year), Astronomy, and Hon. Classics. 3 P. M., Mathematics, Physics (4th Year), and Hon. Classics. 10 A. M., English Language and Literature, and History. 3 P. M., Hon. Classics, Hon. Mathematics, Hon. Philosophy, and Hon. English Literature and History. 23, Th. 10 A. M., French and Extra English. 24, F. 3 P. M., Hebrew and Extra Mathematics. 10 A. M., Chemistry, Hon. Classics, Hon. Mathematics, Hon. Philosophy and Hon. English Literature and History. 3 P. M., Political Economy. "" -Last day for returning books to the Library. 25, Sa. 10 A. M., German. 3 P. M., Extra Physics. 27, M.-Meeting of Faculty of Arts, 10 A. M.-Meeting of Faculty of Law, 4 P. M. 28, Tu.-Meeting of Senate, 10 A. M.- Results of Sessional Examinations declared. 29, W.-CONVOCATION, 3 P. M. Historical Sketch. DALHOUSIE COLLEGE was founded by the Earl of Dalhousie in 1821, "for the education of youth in the higher branches of science and literature." The original endowment was derived from funds collected at the port of Castine, Maine, during its occupation in 1814 by Sir John C. Sherbrooke, then Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia. These funds the British Government authorized the Earl of Dalhousie, Sir John's successor, to expend "in defraying the expenses of any improvement which it might seem expedient to undertake in the Province;" and the improvement chosen by the Earl was "the founding a College or Academy on the same plan and principle of that at Edinburgh,' open to all occupations and sects of religion, restricted to such branches only as are applicable to our present state, and having the power to expand with the growth and improvement of our society." 29 66 The original Board of Governors consisted of the GovernorGeneral of British North America, the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, the Bishop, the Chief Justice and President of Council, the Provincial Treasurer and the Speaker of the House of Assembly. After unsuccessful efforts on the part of both the British Government and the Governors of the College to effect a union with the only other College then existing in the Province, an institution modelled after the University of Oxford, this College went into operation in 1838, under the Presidency of the Rev. Thomas McCulloch, D. D., and with a staff of three professors. By an Act passed in 1841, University powers were conferred on the College, and the appointment of the Governors was vested in the Lieutenant-Governor and Council. In 1843 President McCulloch died, and in 1845 the College was closed, the Governors considering it "advisable to allow the funds of the institution to accumulate." In 1848 an Act was passed authorizing the LieutenantGovernor and Council to appoint a new Board of Governors "to take such steps for rendering the institution useful and efficient as to His Excellency may seem fit." This Board, from 1849 to 1859, employed the funds of the University to support a High School. In 1856 the Arts department of the Gorham College, Liverpool, was transferred to this College, "with a view to the |