UNIVERSITY SENATE.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1881, 4 March 1880, Page 3

UNIVERSITY SENATE.

The Senate resumed on Monday at half-past two o’clock, at which hour the Chancellor (H.J. Tancred, Esq.) took the chair. Present —Professor Shand, Rsv. Mr Habens, Professor Brown, Hon. W. Gisborne, Rev. D. Bruce, Professor Yon Haast, Rev. Dr. Roseby, Dr. Hector, Rev. Chas. Fraser, Rev. W. Johnston, Rev. J. O. Andrew. The committee on practical examinations brought up their report, indicating the course of instruction thought most advisable. The report was ordered to be printed, and its consideration made an order of the day for Tuesday.

Dr. Hector submitted the report of the committee on degrees, senior scholarships and honors examinations. He moved that the report be adopted. The Rev. Dr. Roseby suggested that, a 3 Dr. Hector had fully explained the reasons of the committee, the report should be considered at once.

Professor Sale said if the report were adopted it would practically prevent students from Otago taking part in the examination. The Hon. W. Gisborne thought it would be advisable to defer the consideration of the report for u larger attendance of members of the Senate.

The Rev. D. Bruce proposed that the discussion be postponed. Professor Shand moved—“ That the report be referred back to the committee, and that the names of the Rev. Mr Bruce and the mover be added to the committee.”

The Key. Dr. Roseby seconded the motion. After some further discussion, during which Dr. Hector intimated that he had no objection to the report being referred back to the committee. Professor Shand’s amendment for the recommittal of the report was put to the rote and carried unanimously. The finance committee’s report was next read, giving an estimate of the income and expenditure of the University for the ensuing year. On the motion of Professor Shand, it was resolved to consider the report on the day following. Professor Shand brought up the report of the committee on the senior scholarship examinations.

The report was agreed to. Professor Brown moved, and it was aereed to—“ That the names of the Rev. W. J. Habens, Professor Shand, and Hon. W. Gisborne be added to the committee on entrance examinations.”

The Hon, W. Gisborne moved—“ That the thanks of the Senate he conveyed by the Chancellor to the Governors of the Canterbury College for the accommodation afforded by them to the Senate far its present meeting at Christchurch.”

The motion was carried. Professor yon Haast morod that the following motion standing in his name he referred to the examination committee :—“ That, in order to meet any contingency, all the answers of the candidates which have to be sent to England be written with copying ink ; copies to be taken and kept here under the charge of the Chancellor.” Carried.

A motion standing in the name of the Rev. D. Bruoe, “ That the University accounts bo passed as audited,” was still further pootponed. The Rev. Charles Fraser moved—“ That, in the event of any legislative measures being brought forward based upon the report of the Royal Commission on Higher Education, the Chancellor call a special meeting of the Senate to consider the same.” The Hon. W. Gisborne seconded the motion, at the same time pointing out that it appeared doubtful as to whether the Senate had power to pass such a resolution. Some discussion ensued on the question raised by Mr Gisborne. It was ultimately resolved to withdraw the motion.

The Rev. Charles Fraser then gave notice of motion that a regulation be framed empowering the Chancellor to call a special meeting of the Senate, and he intimated that consequent upon that he would again move the resolution just withdrawn. The Rev. D. Bruce moved—“ That a committee be appointed to draft regulations embodying the several amendments made in the course of this session; committee to consist of the Chancellor, Dr. Hector, Professors Shand and Brown, Rev. Mr Andrew, and the mover,”

Seconded by Professor Brown, and carried. Professor Shand moved—“ That the last clause of Regulation YI., page 55 —‘ Provided that in the year 1879 candidates may present themselves for examination in the first section of the B.A. examination in optional subjects only,’ be omitted from the calendar.” Carried.

Professor Brown moved—“ That examiners in the subjects of Jurisprudence and Constitutional History in the 8.A., LL.B., M.A., senior scholarship, and honors examinations be appointed in England by the Chancellor.” The resolution was agreed to. Dr. Hector moved—“ That the Chancellor be empowered to make the necessary arrangements for securing sufficient office accommodation for the University.” Seconded by Professor von Haast and carried. Professor von Haast moved—“ That Mr W. Wilkinson’s deposit of £5 be retained by the Registrar, to he used as a deposit for the examination of 1880.”

Seconded by the Rev. O. Fraser, After some discussion, the motion was withdrawn. The Rev. Ohas. Fraser moved—" That the Chancellor be requested, in the name of the Senate, to make application to the Governor in Council for a grant to the University of the building situated on Cambridge Terrace, in the City of Christchurch, and formerly used as a Provincial Council Chamber.” Professor von Haast seconded the motion pro forma. Professor Shand put in a proxy from Professor Sale.

Professor Brown pointed out that the adoption of the motion need not affect the peripatetic character of the University. Dr. Hector thought it far better that the Colleges at the different places should find accommodation for meetings of the Senate. The Rev. Ohas. Fraser asked leave to withdraw his motion, as there appeared to be a difference of opinion, and he recognised the desirability of the Senate being unanimous on the subject. Leave being given, the motion was withdrawn. The Senate then went into committee to consider the report of the committee on books and periods for the examinations of 1881-82. On resuming (at 5.30), the Senate adjourned till 10 o’clock this morning. Ttbsdat, Mjleoh 2. The Senate resumed at 10 o’clock. Present —The Chancellor (H. J. Tancred, Esq.),‘Hon* W. Gisborne, Dr. Hector, Rev. J. O. Andrew, Rev- W. Johnstone, Professor Brown, Rev. Dr. Roseby, Professor Shand, Bov. D. Bruoe, Professor Yon Haast, Rev. Charles Fraser, Hon. H, J. Miller, Hon. Dr. Grace.

A letter was received from Professor Hutton, in reference to a scheme for the entrance B.A. Scholarship examinations. It was resolved, on the motion of Professor Shand to postpone decision upon it till next year, in the meantime the scheme to be printed in the minutesjof the Senate’s proceedings. The committee appointed to consider the L L.B degree examination, in their report (presented by Dr Roseby), recommended that the scheme should stand as at present, textbooks to he omitted in accordance with the suggestion of the Senate. The committee also suggested that they might continue in office during the present year, with instructions from the Senate to communicate with the Judges of the Supreme Court as to the University examinations —whether they should be taken pro tanto instead of the present Judge’s examination.

The report was adopted, and the names of the Chancellor and the Her. J. Patterson were added to the committee. The Her. J. O. Andrew moved—“ That the regulation for admission to ad eundem degrees be amended by the insertion after the word ‘ Registrar ’ of the words ‘or other recognised officer of the said University, or College of the said University.’ ” Professor Shand seconded the motion. After discussion, during which different amendments were suggested, the resolution was carried in the following form :—“ That the regulation for admission to ad eundem degrees be amended by the insertion after the word ‘ diploma,’ of the words ‘or calendar,’ and after the word ‘ Registrar,’ of the words ‘or other recognised officer of the said University or College.” On the motion of the Rev. J. 0. Andrew, Mr Percy B. Adams was admitted to ad eundem M.A. degree. The Chancellor, in reply to Mr Gisborne, said he did not consider the motion passed re honorary degrees an instruction to take “ immediate action ” to secure the power of granting such honorary degrees. The Rev. Charles Fraser moved—“ That a regulation be framed empowering the Chancellor to call special meetings of the Senate, and that in the event of any legislative measures being brought forward based upon the report of the Royal Commission on higher education, the Chancellor call a special meeting of the Senate to consider the same.” Seconded by Dr Hector, and agreed to. The Hon. W. Gisborne asked—“ Whether any reply has been received from the Government stating the result of the transmission to the Imperial Government of the resolutions of the Senate (printed on page 22 of Minutes of Proceedings, 1879), and of the petition from the Canterbury College (referred to in resolution printed on page 39 of those minutes), relating to the maintenance in the University of Now Zealand of the sole power of conferring degrees in the colony.” The Registrar read a reply from the Government to the effect that her Majesty had not been advised to grant letters patent empowering the University of Otago to confer degrees. The letter from the Government was ordered to be printed. The Rev. J. C. Andrew moved—“ That the general matriculation and junior scholarship examinations be held at such time in December as will enable them to be finished before Christmas.”

The Chancellor expressed a fear that the resolution, if carried, would be found very inconvenient.

After discussion, the motion was referred to the entrance examination and the conduct of examinations committees, and the name of the Rev. J. O. Andrew was added to the former.

The committee’s report on practical examination in natural science was read and adopted. The Senate then went into committee to consider the report of the finance committee. On resuming, the report was submitted to the Senate, read, and adopted. The Rev. D. Bruce moved—“ That the accounts, as audited, be passed.” Carried. In reference to the postponed question of special meetings, which was now called on again, The Rev. C. Fraser moved—“ That the Chancellor, or, in his absence from the colony, the Vice-Chancellor, may, on his own proper motion, convene a special meeting of the Senate.” The motion was agreed to. The Senate then adjourned till ten o’clock on 'Wednesday morning. Wednesday, Mabch 3. The Senate resumed at the usual hoim. Present—The Chancellor, Hon. Wm. Gisborne, Professor Brown, Rev. W. Johnstone,

Hon. H. J. Miller, Professor Shand, Rev. D. Bruoe, Professor von Haast, Dr. Hector, the Rev. J. O. Andrew, Rev. Dr. Roseby, and Rer. 0. Fraser.

Dr. Hector brought up the report of the examination committee.

A discussion ensued, during which the Senate went into committee.

On resuming, the adoption of the report was moved.

Rev. J. O. Andrew proposed as an amendment —“That Monday, November Bth, should be substituted for the 11th of November, as the day on which the examination should commence.”

This was seconded by Professor Haast, and, after discussion, A division was taken on the amendment, resulting as follows :—For the amendment— Professor Yon Haast, Professor Brown, Bov. O. Fraser, Dr, Hector, and Rev. J, C. Andrew ; against it—Rev. D. Bruoe, Rev. Dr. Roseby, Professor Shand, Hon. H. J. Miller, Hon. W. Gisborne, and Rev. W. Johnstone.

The amendment was thus negatived by a majority of one, Dr. Hector’s being the odd name, and he explained that he felt called upon to vote for the report, as he had brought it up as chairman of the committee and moved its adoption. Dr. Hector moved—“ That in the opinion of the Senate it is desirable that the sessions or terms kept in the affiliated institutions should commence in the month of April and conclude in the month of November in each year.” Some discussion ensued, during which it was suggested that the motion was premature, and the Rev. J. 0. Andrew moved the previous question. Dr. Hector asked for and obtained leave to withdraw his motion, as his object had been served in drawing attention to the subject. Professor Brown brought up the report of the committee on entrance examinations, which was considered in committee.

At one o’clock the Senate adjourned for lunch.

On resuming, The election of Chancellor and Yice-Chan-cellor came on for consideration. H. J. Tanored, Esq., was re-appointed Chancellor, and Dr. Hector was elected to the office of Yioe-Ohancellor.

On the report of the entrance examination committee. Dr. Hector moved—“ That the recommendation of the committee be adopted, excepting in so far as they separate the scholarship from the matriculation examination.” This motion was lost on a division. The recommendations of the committee were then adopted. The Rev. D. Bruce brought up a report from the committee appointed to consider the third recommendation of the finance committee’s report. The report recommended that the senior scholarship for 1880 be limited to five, and that in the event of more than five candidates passing, the examiners shall consult as to those most deserving of the scholarship. The above recommendations were adopted. Dr. Hector brought up a draft of the annual report of the Senate to His Excellency the Governor, and moved its adoption, which was carried.

The next business before the Senate was the consideration of the following suggestions by Professor Brown respecting the calendar : “1, That the New Zealand University graduates proper form a separate list from that of graduates ad eundem. 2. That it be indicated who graduate under the teachers’ privilege. 3. That the names of the graduates be arranged according to the degree not the year—the year, however, to be placed opposite the name. 4. That the subjects in which junior scholarships are gained be indi-cated—-not the subjects in which the students present themselves. 5. That subjects in which honors are gained be specified. 6. That the special announcements of examination subjects be combined with the general announcements in the form of foot-notes or otherwise. 7. That the lists of professors and teachers in the various affiliated institutions be corrected up to date. 8. That the calendar proper be revised —and important eras in the history of the University and dates of all examinations for the year be inserted. 9. That each year’s changes in the calendar be collected in an appendix as well as embodied in the text, that it may easily be seen what alterations have been made.”

The above suggestions were considered seriatim, and amendments were made as follows :—Clause 2 was struck out. In clause 4 the word “ senior” was substituted for “junior” in the first line. Clause 7 was withdrawn. Clause 9 was amended to read as follows :—“ That a summary of each year’s changes in the regulations be inserted in an appendix.” Professor Shand moved—“ That the Chancellor be requested, in writing to England, to instruct the examiners to report by telegraph the results of the degree examinations as soon as possible after receipt of the candidates’ answers, and that in the event of the award in the senior scholarship papers necessitating some delay, that separate reports be made on those papers, to follow the other reports in as short a time as possible.” Professor Brown seconded the motion, which was carried.

Rev. W. Johnstone moved—“ That a committee be appointed to assist the registrar in making arrangements for the University examinations to be held during the current year.” The Senate went into committee to consider the report of the committee on missing papers. On resuming, the following resolution was passed :—“ That the committee of the whole having received the report of the committee touching the alleged loss of certain papers, report to the Senate that the rumor, which is without foundation, as to the loss of certain papers, appears to have originated entirely on a misapprehension on the part of a supervisor.” The Senate then adjourned till 10 o’clock this morning.” Thubsday, Maech 4. The Senate resumed to-day at 10 o’clock. Present —The Chancellor —(H. J. Tancred, Esq.), the Rev. D. Bruce, Professor Yon Haast, Rev. J. O. Andrew, Professor Brown. Rev. W. Johnstone, Rev. Dr. Roseby, Professor Shand, Rev. 0. Fraser. The Rev. J. O. Andrew asked—“ Whether Louis Cohen and Henry Cross, whose names appear in the last list of junior scholars as educated by private tuition, also J. Golding, whose name appears as passing for matriculation and educated at Milton High School, have attended the lectures of any institution giving University education.” The Chancellor, in reply, stated that he understood from the first named that he had been receiving private tuition at Christchurch; the second had stated that he had hitherto been receiving private education, and the third that for eleven years he had been at Milton High School, and for one session at the University of Otago. The Rev. J. O. Andrew moved —“ That in the event of a Bill for the re-distribution of seats being likely to be brought before Parliament, the Chancellor be requested to call the attention of Government to the claims of the University to a member. Professor Yon Haast seconded the motion, and after brief discussion, it was carried unanimously. Professor Yon Haast moved—“ That in the General Announcements, page 73, & 0., Botany, after “ New Zealand Flora ” “ including introduced plants ” be added. Professor Shand seconded the motion, but suggested the words “ and in the more common " should be substituted for the word “including” after “Flora.” The amendment was accepted, and the motion carried in that form. The Rev. J. 0. Andrew moved—“ That the address of the New Zealand University in New Zealand, and two or three addresses of correspondents in England, bo registered at the Oriental Telegraph Agency.” Seconded by the Rev. Dr. Roseby and carried.

The next and last business on the order paper was '* of regulation and statutes made during the session. The Rev. D. Bruce brought up the report of the committee on draft regulations.

The regulations were confirmed. The Rev. J. O. Andrew said he had obtained information from the Registrar of the Canterbury College as to Louis Cohen and Henry Cross having attended lectures at that college. He moved—“ That in the list of junior scholars lately elected the words ‘ Canterbury College ’ be added to the words ‘ private tuition,’ after the names of Louis Cohen and Henry Cross ; and the words ‘ University of Otago, one session,’ after the name of J. Golding.” Seconded by the Rev. W. Johnstone. It was pointed out that the object of the motion would be carried in any case. Mr Andrew then withdrew the motion.

The following resolution, moved by the Rev. J. O. Andrew, was then carried—“ That the Senate of the University of New Zealand desire to express their appreciation of the services performed by the late Vice-Chan-cellor, Hugh Carlton, Esq., 8.A., in giving effect to the wishes of the Senate, and desire to thank him for his unwearied attention to the business of the Senate during a long course of years.” Seconded by the Rev. D. Bruce, and carried.

This concluded the business, and the Chan oellor declared the session adjourned.