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5. UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO. Visitor. —His Excellency the Governor-General. Council. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council—Hon. Sir J. Allen, M.A., K.C.8.; G. R. Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; James Fitzgerald, Esq., 8.A., M.8., &c. Elected by graduates—T. K. Sidey, Esq., 8.A., LL.B., M.P. (Chancellor); C. M. Gilray, M.C., M.A. (Oxon.): W. M. Macdonald, C.8.E., B.Sc., M.D., &c. ; James Rennie, 8.A., B.Sc. Elected by the professors—W. B. Benham, Esq., D.Sc., M.A., F.R.S. ; Sir Henry L. Ferguson C.M.G M A M.D., &o. Elected to represent Otago Hospital Board, J. W. Scurr, Esq.; elected by teachers in primary schools, J. A. Moore, Esq., M.A., B.Sc.; elected by the Otago Education Board, James Wallace, Esq.; elected by High School Boards, J. C. Stephens, Esq. ; elected by the Southland Education Board, J. C. Thomson, Esq. ; elected by School Committees, L. D. Ritchie, Esq. ; elected by teachers of secondary schools, W. J. Morrell, Esq., M.A., Oxon. (Vice-chancellor) ; elected by Dunedin City Council, J. S. Douglas, Esq., J.P. Staff. Professors. —Biology —W. B. Benham, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S. English—Herbert Ramsay, M.A. Physiology— J. Malcolm, M.D. Mining—James Park, M.Am.lnst.M.E., &c. Dentistry—H. P. Pickerill, M.D., M.D.S., &c. Clinical Dentistry—R. C. Bell, B.D.S. Metallurgy and Assaying—D. B. Waters, A.O.S.M. Chemistry—-J. K. H. Inglis, M.A., D.Sc. Domestic Arts—Ann G. Strong, B.Sc. Physics—R. Jack, M.A., D.Sc. Mental and Moral Philosophy— F. W. Dunlop, M.A., Ph.D. Anatomy—W. P. Gowland, M.D., B.Sc. Pathology—A. M. Drennan, M.8., Ch.B. Classics—T. D. Adams, M.A. Modern Languages—G. E. Thompson, M.A. Mathematics—R. J. T. Bell, M.A.', D.Sc., F.R.S.E. Geology and Mineralogy—W. N. Benson, D.Sc., F.G.S. Surgery—F. G. Bell, M.D., L.R.C.P., F.R.C.s! Systematic Medicine—D. W. C. Jones, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P. Ophthalmology—Sir H. L. Ferguson, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.S.I. History—J. R. Elder, M.A., D.Litt. Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics—F. W. B. Fitchett, M.D., C.M. Bacteriology and Public Health—C. E. Hercus, M.D., D.P.H., D.5.0., 0.8. E. Economics—A. G. B. Fisher, B.A. Ph.D. Education —R. Lawson, M.A., Litt.D. Also lecturers, demonstrators, and assistants. Registrar.—H. Chapman, Esq., B.A. REPORT (ABRIDGED) OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL. In accordance with the provisions of the University of Otago Ordinance, 1869, I have the honour to forward herewith a report on the proceedings of the University of Otago for the vear ended 31st December, 1925. University Council. —I regret it is necessary to open my report by referring to the death of our former Chancellor, the Reverend Dr. Cameron, who died on the 19th May, 1925. Dr. Cameron graduated B.A. from our University in 1880, and subsequently continued his studies in the University of Edinburgh and in Germany. In 1894 he was elected a member of the University Council as representative of the graduates ; in 1910 he was appointed Vice-Chancellor, and from 1912 to the time of his death he held the office of Chancellor. It is impossible to exaggerate the value of Dr. Cameron's services to the University during this long period, or to express in words the respect and affection with which he was regarded by the Councillors, professors, and students. The Council hopes to erect a worthy monument to his memory. To fill the vacancy thus created the Council did me the honour of appointing me Chancellor, whilst Mr. W. J. Morrell, M.A., was appointed Vice-Chancellor. The vacancy on the Council was filled by the election of Mr. C. M. Gilray, M.A., a former Rhodes scholar, as representative of the graduates. During the year the Council has received some generous benefactions. I desire specially to mention the following : £3,000 for scholarships from the trustees of the late Lissie Rathbone ; £2,000 for scholarships from the Invercargill Savings-bank ; £1,000 for cancer research from Mrs. M. Judith Massey and her daughter ; £750 for dental equipment from the Dunedin Savings-bank ; £700 for scholarships from Miss L. E. Fowler. It is most gratifying to the Council to note that the activities of the University are being recognized in this practical manner. New Buildings. —In the Chancellor's report for the year 1924 reference was made to the erection of the new Medical and Dental Schools. Although building operations have been continued through the year, progress has been much slower than was anticipated. The Dental School should, however, be ready by the middle of 1926, and the new Medical School building for the commencement of classes in 1927. T. K. Sidey, Chancellor.

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