N.Z. UNIVERSITY SENATE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 47, 25 February 1901, Page 5

N.Z. UNIVERSITY SENATE.

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS

The .New Zealand University Senate met again to-day at Government House, the Chancellor (Sir James Hector) presiding. The other members of the Senate present were the ViceChancellor (Rev. J. Andrew), The Most Rev. Dr. Cowie (Primate), Sir ! James Prenderg-ust, Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Dr. McGreg-or, Dr. Sa.lmond, Rev. J. Pulerson, Hon. \V. Eolleston, Mr Hay, Professor Thomas, Professor Brown, Dr. Fitehett, Mr L. Cohen, Dr. Scott. Professor Shand, Prof. Sale and Prof. Cook. ELECTION OF MEMBER. The first business on the order-paper was the election of a. fellow of the Senate, to take the place of Dr. Milne (resigned). The following five candidates were nominated for the vacancy:—Professor MeLaurin (Wellington j. Bishop Wallis (Wellington), Dr. Chas. Chiltern (Christchurch), Mr John McGregor (Otago), and Dr. Findlav (Wellington). Bishop Wallis, of Wellington, was nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. Prof. MoLaiirin was nominated by Sir G. M. O'Rorke. Dr. Chiltern was nominated by Mr Hay. and seconded by Mr L. Cohen. Both' these members spoke warmly in praise of Dr. Ohiltern's record and qualifications. Prof. Shand contended that the vacancy should be filled by a Dnnedin *man. and that Mr John McGregor would be a very suitable representative. Prof. Shand nominated. Mr McGregor, and the nomination was seconded by Dr. Salmond. Dr. Findlay, of Wellington, was also nominated for the vacancy. . Dr. Fitcheti, (in the absence of-Sir Robert Stont) detailed Dr. Findlay's qualifications, and spoke highly of his ability. A series of ballots were taken, the lowest candidate in each case being dropped out. Thte.final ballot resulted in the election of Professor R. .C. MeLaurin to fill the vacancy. Professor McLaurin, M.A.. LL.M., is professor of mathematics and mathematical physics, and also jurisprudence' and constitutional history at the Victoria Col-. lege, Wellington. FINANCE. Professor Shand presented the report of the Finance Committee. The report stated that the income for the past year totalled falling short of the estimate by £-2. The. expenditure for the year totalled £0082, being £:;02 in excess of the estimate. The cost of examinations continued to increase year by year, and great care was necessary in regard to holding additional examinations and printing of examination pnper.s. For the ensuing year the committee estimated the income at £6304, and the expenditure at £6140, leaving an estimated surplus of £200. This estimate was based oti the assumption that the centres of examinations would be the same as at present. The balance at. the credit of the general account was £3049. In regard to the scholarship account. . the committee estimated the income for 1901 at £2215, and the expenditure at £1870, leaving an estimated surplus of £445. This fund was in a sound condition, but it would not be prudent to overburden it or call upon it. to any great extent. The scholarship capital account stood at £15,408. The _eommitipo recommended that fifteen junior scholarships be offered for competition in December, 1901, and that accounts as audited be passed by the Senate. The report was made an order of the day for to-morrow. The Senate then adjourned till this afternoon, in order to allow committee work to be disposed of.