NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY SENATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 4185, 8 March 1888, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY SENATE.

'■—♦ • (By Teleokai-h,) DUNEDIN, Matioii 7. At tho XTnivorsity Sonuto tho cxaminora for tho liowcn jmzo, roooinmondod ils being awarded to tho essay with tho motto" Quo difficilius hoc prifclariiiß," which on bninß opo:io<l was found to belong to Mr Mountford Trimblo, of Wollinßton, Tho Botb Dra Jiodwood and Cowio, it was rciolTod, should [bo furnished with U-llcrg coinmendatoi'y from

the University, bo as to be able to attend as representatives at the Bologna University celebration. After considerable- discussion it was decided to continuo to present diplomas m public by Bto 7. A number of recommendations as to supervision at examinations wero adopted. When there aro more than 20, and less than 50, there is to bo one assistant supervisor besides the chief, and an additional one when tho number is above 50. The- Biiporvisoaß are to bo kept moving about the room. The supervisors aro to require candidates to leave their hats, cloaks, books, and papers, outside the room. Tho assistant supervisors are to receivo not less than half a guinea per day. Tho Finance Committee submitted rvn estimate of income and expenditure for the curront year. The incomo was estimated at £40G5, and the expenditure at £3885, showing a balance of £180. Tho senate resolved that tho value of junior scholarships to be offered at future competitions be £40.; that ten junior, and six senior scholarships bo offered for competition for 18S8. It was resolved to hold next meeting m Auckland on the last Wednesday of February ; that members bo reimbursed expenses this year ; that tho chancellor aflix the seal of the Univorsity to tho statutes made this yoar.