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Tni!- Inr ors'ny was orij^iimtod and rccomiuciuUMl by ii Couunitf«'i» ol •he IT'^u .' o* A«sembly, November, 1787. It was tbiirulcd l)y At't <»t V:»i1iMV. i.f i I .'78!% iMidcr tho title of' KiMjj;'^ CMle^re, of Nova S.f»tia." Aa«l .« Roynl Cliartcr ' iih ;^i'».ntc(l by Kin«; fieorpje III. iu 18(>2. IT..' le»sor IfENsi.Ey, B.I). Durititf flu' ti'iiiponiiy aliHciu-*' of tin- ProtVMSdr ot' MoiUrn Liinyuitt<(''<. '<•» .VHsi«itaiit l'r(ifV';<.«ior liiij* Ik'lii iiiii)uintt.>il to ti'iuli liis i1iixm(.'s. I I tominerisi for §^xm. I Rev. John Randall, M.A. Clu8.'«ic8, Logic, Rlu'toric. and Kthics. Rev. Thomas Mavnaud, M.A. Divinity and rastoral Tlii'olo^^y. Gkohgk IIoixj.son, Esq. B.A. Mathematics, Natural PliiloHophy and Astronomy. Chakles J. GossH', Esq. M.D. Chemistry and Natural History. Benjamin Curren, Esq. M.A. Modern Languages and Literature. mmmm I mmmmmmm^ KIMO't COIXKOft. Ittcotporatfd ^^lumni. OiryiCKRe. aUo It II Nkpkan Clarke, Esq. Prcsidmt. B. H. Collins, Esq. Vicc-Presidcnf. Hroil IlAUThllORNK, Esq. D. C. L. Rev. J. C. Cochran, M. A. B. CuRRRN, Enq. M. A. A. J. CowiE, Esq. M.D. C. CooswKLL, Esq. M. D. T. B. Akins, Esq. B. II. Collins, Esq. Trenmref. F. Cochran, Esq. Secretary. I J I I iiiPillW mmm m^ SYNDpsrs. ^atrlfulatiott. N«) roMirirMiorn uro impo^ofl with ro^pm U> fho pWc of hjrlli or i'.liK'alio!,, „r rdi;^iouH proJl.s.io.i, i.t porMotiM ilvHiriw^ a.SmiMHinti. SfiKlontH an* H.lnuMsihlo to rfrrC,,,- or spf.-ial roursi'M. Tlu>v urc oxunnn,..! i„ Kw^n^h iinxmuuxr aiu] Compo-ition, in the IFistnVy .,f Kn;rlMn.l, ,i,„l in ( ;..on;rnphy, (ioii.Tul an.i Col.mial ; in V„I;^ar hd.I n.T,mal F,„.-ti,.t.,s nrnl in an ol..nu.ntary Imok on Naturul l'hiI.H.»pl,v H.Ml Natunil [:i..t..ry. Ca...li.lato« iov Mat- v«/«nV.« un.lorKo r.n cx'nnl- nnlion to mrvrUx\u thrir .■o,np(.t(.n.-y tor .Mitrriuj? .m fhn (nil I'NiVKHmiT * our«o whh H.lvanta;,'.'. Th.-y aro i xaniin, .1 in nnm«r, first hook FUod ; Xcnophou'M Aualia.Hi.s, flrMf hook ; Cii'oro pro Archia ; Horace, fifHt and second hookrt ; Urannnati..al Anuly.i,., IVoho.Iv and Latin ('ompo,Miti.>n, (ireek nnrt Roman History, a.ul in the Knjrli.h .nhjects rcinin-d o( dcrtive StudcntM. In ^lathematicM they arc examinr 1 in Kurlid, Hr.Ht two hooks : Vul^'ar and Decimal Fractions ami Proportion j Ali,'ohrn to r tliti !*ri'tprjrru«! «'oMjim'ii«iir<'t«>»>»lv« Htiuly or' 'Im \wh> CUihhWhI Aitthortt, the llulirow I,un;fUii;rt', l<<-tfi<'i Kht*tori(! uiu) Kthicit; ilu; iiLverAl partM (/f Mu*hunmti('H, Nuturai i'hiliMopliy ami A<«trononi}': ClicmiHtr) atiil NutiirnI Ilintory. 'Flu- M<)(l«>ru Lanp^^igeH, <*uin|i.iHiiig (icrniati, Frotich, Italian ami S|iiitii.>«li Litrratiiro aid C(iiU(>ritatio:i, aru |)ra>'tically tjiiij^lit. AH ilu' StiidctitH ari! iii<»trm'li't| ii< ' •« (Irot'k Tewlaiin'rit, in liihle Ilifttory ami ttu' KvitU'm-r.H ; ami Hopar. claMj^os ai't! I'orn.i'U (or Kiu'li ineiuljcrN oi till' Univer»ity an tlt'Hiro :iiHtruc*inii in SyNtrinatir Divitiity ntul Patitorul Tlioulugy, with u viciv tu cuturing on the luiiiiMry of the Churth, Tin ClaMHital Authors Molootcd tor study are, in IIisi(»ry, Herodotm*, Thu'*ydideM ami Xeiit»plK)ii. Livy and 'racitus ; in Oratory. DenjOMtlunex and Cii'ero ; in l'o»'try, Horner, Kurijiides, Sopliocle.H. yh'schylus, and (Hrasionally Ar-Htoplumes and I'indar, \'i.<.'il, Horace. .IiiNi-iial and liUereiiiif*. The treati.seH of Arist(»tli' on ICthioH, Hhetoric and I'tu'ti-s, with those of Cicero de ()Hlt'ii.«4 and di" Or-utore, de Arnicitia and de Sencetute, and the Conicdiox of Ter'euce or IMantns, are >. works of ancient and modern writers. • ■PM«r>.. 8 UNIVERSITY. (Bxtmm, Varioi'S subjeots for exercises in writing in couiiexiou witli the several courses of lectures are proposed to the Students ; as also a weekly thesis for an Essay to be written in English and Latin alternately. \ term exercise is also invariably recjuind. Every Student who desires it has an opportunity of a('(piirin<» a thorough groundwork in Hebrew during his undergraduate course, and it may be much extended after passing his degree examination. Algebra is studied from the commencement of the Hrst year, until Quadratic Equations have been passed. Euclid is commenced at the same time, and continued to the end of Book VI. the class reciting a certain number of propositions wliich they have prepared beforehand, and the Professor supplying such explanation ami amplification as are to be found in the best commentaries on Euclid's text. To this is added the solution of geometrical exercises. A knowledge of the principal rules of Arithmetic, including Vislgar and Decimal Fractions and Proportion, is assumed to be possessed by all Students in the first instance : and without it they cannot be expected to attend the niathenmtical lecluros with advantage. A few hours in tlic early part of the course, which are all that can be spared for this subject. are devoted to an examination of the principles of Arithmetic, and to the working of a few examples. The use of Logarithms is then entered upon, and is illustrated by a variety of applications with the view of enabling Students to attain ready command of ti.is important instrument of calculation. Trigonometry is then commenced, the practical part being carried as far as the more complicated problems usually to be met with in works on the subject, while enough of the theory is taught to establish the proofs kino's college. 9 of all the rnlos for f*oIution of triiuijrlos. The more important problems it) Meusiunitiou are also studied liotli theoretically and praeti( ally. A few K'cturea on the popular portions of Mechanics and Astronomy arc {riven in the first year. Towards the end of tlio second year, when the Trij^onometrical course lias been concluded, tlie former subject receives a Inrj^o share of attention ; Statics and Dynamics, with the elements of Hydrostatics, occupying two hours a week for two or three terms. Some of the more advanced Students are exercised in the higher parts of Algebra, and of Analytical Trigonometry. Co-ordinate Geometry (including Cop.ie Sections,) and the Differential and Integral Calculus, also occupy a considerable pf^rtion of time during the third year. The instruction in Chemical Science consists in : — 1st. A course of class lectures on General Chemistry, Theoretical and Applied : these are, to a great extent, Catechetical ; experiments are constantly performed before the class, and specimens of chemical pre- parations are exhibited, illustrating amply the subjects under discussion. Chemi'al Physics forms a considerable part of this course; and the Cliemistry of Mineralogy is illustrated as much as p(ssible by reference to Nova Scotian IMinerals, of which specimens are regularly brought forward for examination. The course extends through four terms. 2nd. A course of Laboratory Instruction in Analysis, Qualitative and Quantitative, and in the preparation of Reagents and other sub- stances. Written exorcises are prescribed in Notation, Equations, and Quantitative Problems. There is no class ; cacli Student i;' furnished with a set of analytical apparatus, has the use of the lai'gcr apparatus of the laboratory when necessary, and performs his own experiments under the superintendence of the Professor. Catechetical lectures are held in : — Physiology, chiefly Human, illustrated by Diagrams ; Botany, illus- trated by Living and Dried Plants ; Geology, illustrated by collections of Rocks and Fossils of Nova Scotia and other countries. 10 UNIVKRSITT. Irtoderu pupates. The German, French, Spanish and It*rlian Languages are carefully taught. Extracts from the literature of the best writers in each are read with g-ainmatical precision, and the convorsationul and epistohuy styles are practically exeinplitied. givittity «ttrt gitjstoval SDhjoloijy. General lectures are delivered every Sunday evening on the Greek Testament and Scripture History, which are attended by 'all the Students in their first and second years. The special cour.^e laid down for Divinity Students extends over a period of four years at least, and embraces the different branches of Theology, Exegetical, Systematic, Historical and Pastoral, together with Ecclesiastical History and Polity. During the undergraduate course in the first year the attention of the Students is confined principally to the Greek Testanxent ; the Acts of the Apostles and one or more of the Gospels forming the subjects of the lectures. In the second year some of the Epistles of St. Paul are carefully read m the original, and lectures are delivered on the Evidences of Chris- tianity, the Literary History, Criticism, and Literpretation of the Scriptures, and Biblical Archaeology. The third year is occupied in the study of Ecclesiastical History in general, and that of the Church of England in particular. To this is added a thorough Analysis of the Liturgy of the Church of England, and a review of the changes which it has undergone. The XXXIX Articles are committed to memory in Latin and English, proved from Scripture, and briefly explained. In the fourth year the study of Systematic Divinity is steadily pursued. Browne's Exposition of the Articles, Pearson on the Creed, Butler's Analogy, and similar works are carefully studied, and form the text- books of the lectures. To these are added Hooker's Ecclesiastical Polity, Church History and Christian Antiquities. The Epistles of St. Paul to Timothy and Titus, and other portions of the Greek Testament are read, i^iK^K^ '"l;, .iiiiM tiilMiiiiiiiiiiiMii mttmOm'^ king's OOLLEfiE. 11 the best critical apparatus lu'in{» employed in their ehioidntioa. When time allows, some of the works of the Fathers of the Christian Churcii, such as the Epistle of Clement, the Confessions of Augustine, Chrysos- tom on the Priesthood, and the " Cur Deus Homo " of Auselra, are perused in the original. Lectures are given in Ilomeletics, and the Students are practised in the preparation of outlines of discourses, as well as in the actual composition of Sermons. Practical instruction is regularly given in reading the Service and the Holy Scriptures, the management of Sunday-Schools, and occasionally in the general duties of a Parish. Those who desire it have also an opportunity of attending lectures in Hebrew. Great advantages are afforded by the excellent collection of Theological works contained in the Library, to which all ha a access. Besides the regular lectures suitable books are recommended for perusal, and Students are encouraged to remain beyond the four years, a privilege of which they frequently avail themselves. I I m\m\i mt\ CUapl P^very Student is required to attend the regular services, morning and afternoon, on Sunday at the Church, on the other days of the week in the College Chapel To Students who are not members of the Church of England, permission is given to attend their own places of worship on Sunday, and they are required, at the end of each term, to exhibit to the President certificates of regular attendance from their respective Pastors. The practice of Sacred Music is cultivated regularly in connection with the Chapel Services. f» ii^ripUtte. A meeting of the College Board is eld regularly every Monday in term, for a review of the performance and conduct of the Students during the preceding week. wmii I I \iwmmmmimimmmtmfiimmii^^ 12 INIVKHSITV. TiiKRE arc severnl thonsnnil hooks on tlio sliolvcs, but the number by no moitns gives an adciiuatc idea of the vahie. Contrary to wliat is ^'onorally the case in such large collections, this Lil)niry contains very {iiw volumes whi(!h would not be looked upoa as valuable, while some of the work.4 arc very rare, and to bi! procured only at large prices. The Throhxjical Depart, uenf comprises fully one-third of it, and contains some of the best standard authorities. The deficiencies in this respect hftvc been in part supplied through the benefactions of T. \i. Akins. P^M}. and K. Biuncy, Esq. anij)le scope being left nevertheless for the liberality of otlier friends of the University. It would be very desir- able to have a choice selection of works bearing on the controver- sies of the day, as well as a few of the principal periodicals. The (Governors have lately authorized the annual purchase of some Scien- tific Periodicals of the highest standard merit. The (JImsical 1),. partmenf, containing many scarce copies of Latin and Greek authors, might bo advantageously augmented by a uniform cdUion of the Classics and a series of the publications of the best modern critics and annotators. (.iood hooks of r/, tiiere are scarcely any of the writers of the present century, a want whicii it is hoped will not long 1)0 permitted to exist. In the languages of modern Europe the catalogue is very meagre ; the works of Schiller and Goethe in German, and of Lamartine and Voltaire (Historical) in French, being almost the only books in these languages likely to attract the attention of Students. The College must look to the Alumni, and other friends, for a snpi)ly of interestiu-^ works of standard merit to encourage proficiency in the Modern Languaires. kino's colleue. i:^ S^usifum. I Thk mlditious oi Minerals, FomhIIs, and Zoolojficul specimens : 'ed from time to time in the periodieal reports, obtained by collections, donationH and exc]iai:;!;es, have greatly increased the value of the College Cabinets. It is hojied that when properly displayed and arranged, in the new hall, these illustrations of the Natural History of Nova Scotia, and other parts of the world, will be not only of service to Students, but of attractive interest to visitors. Of apparatus used in Physical Science, u tideraide collection ims been in the College for many years, and, while the actual state of all experimental Science demands tlu; effectual and continued assistance of generous friends of scientific education, the lea are two classes of honours, and two of ordinary degrees. In each depart- ment the subjects of examination are regulated by the degree sought, according to a definite scheme. I -f i miF KINU 8 COLLKOE. 15 (?xpcttisie!Si. riiore nn- al othoM, >n, oii(> of ig Table, Ohserva- ••truineuts It'to. A ith Com- cieut for ig HCtS of 1 of pro- lesirable, V, Avhicli ey, Esq. constant :;t of his ssed an 1(1 .sixth iou autl ler'^ are tlcpart- sought, I m EvKUY noniinntt'il StmU'nt i.s exempt from all fee.s for lectures, and UH there are eighty-three nominationrt the ciliu-ation Ih praetieally entirely free. The rent of rooms averages 81.')() per annum, li«»artl ai'.il atttfndance I>').40 " " Vew rent and r' ail money 2.50 " " Fuel and lightrt 22.00 " " Tea and Sugar, for evcuuig meal O.OO '• '" $130.00 And a small sinu for furniture. For Scholarshtjis, Prlzi-H, Exhlbit'iovn, und Ilonorai'ij retiljicatea for l>i'c-i'mincut iifrlf^ see the College Calendar, published ainmally. This School, under the Head Mastership of the Rev. Dr. Blackmau, who is assisted by an adequate number of competent instructors, is intended to furnish an education of the highest order, so as to prepare pupils for the University, or for general or professional life. To the ordinary branches of a thoroughly good Classical and ]Mathe- niatical course, including the usual English subjects of instruction, are added the Modern Languages and Elementary lectures in CliemLstry and Natural History. Ai,L other information sought regarding the University, may be obtained directly at the C'tdlege in Windsor, or by reference to Rev. J. C. Cochran, M. A., in Halifax, who is always su])plied with the Annual Calendars jinblished by the Governors.