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5. UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO. Visitor. —His Excellency the Governor-General. Council. Chancellor.—W. J. Morrell, Esq., M.A. Vice-Chancellor. —L. D. Ritchie, Esq. Appointed by the Governor-General —Hon. Sir J. Allen, G.C.M.G., K.C.8., M.A., M.L.C.; G. R. Ritchie, Esq., J.P.; James Fitzgerald, Esq., 8.A., M.8., &c. Elected by graduates—E. S. Batchelor, Esq., F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.; Rev. 1). C. Herron, M.C., M.A.; Rt. Rev. W. A. R. Eitchett, M.A.; J. W. Howorth, Esq., LL.B. Elected by the professors —R. J. T. Bell, Esq., M.A., D.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S.E.; C. E. Hercus, Esq., 0.8. E., D.5.0., M.D., 8.D.8., D.P.H. Elected to represent Otago Hospital Board —Alexander Steel, Esq. ; elected by teachers in primary schools, J. Robertson, Esq., 8.A., B.Sc.; elected by the Otago Education Board, James Wallace, Esq. ; elected by High School Boards, W. R. Brugh, Esq.; elected by the Southland Education Board, Major S. Rice ; elected by School Committees, L. D. Ritchie, Esq. ; elected by teachers of secondary schools, W. J. Morrell, Esq., M.A. (Oxon); elected bv Dunedin City Council, F. W. Mitchell, Esq. Staff. Professors. —Chemistry —F. G. Soper, Ph.D., D.Sc., F.I.C. (Lond.), F.N.Z.I.C. English—Herbert Ramsay, M.A. Physiology—J. Malcolm, M.D. Dentistry —R. B. Dodds, D.D.S. Domestic Arts —Ann G. Strong, 0.8. E., B.Sc. Physics—R. Jack, M.A., D.Sc., Ph.D. Philosophy—J. N. Findlay, M.A., Ph.D. Anatomy—W. P. Gowland, M.D., B.Sc., F.R.C.S. Pathology—E. F. D'Ath, M.D. Classics—T. D. Adams, M.A. Modern Languages—G. E. Thompson, M.A., Litt.D. Mathematics —R. J. T. Bell, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S.E. Geology and Mineralogy—W. N. Benson, D.Sc., F.G.S., &c. 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. History—J: R. Elder, C.M.G., M.A., D.Litt. Clinical Medicine and_ Therapeutics—F. W. B. Fitchett, M.D., C.M. Bacteriology and Public Health —C. E. Hercus, 0.8.E.. D.5.0., M.D., 8.D.5., D.P.H. Economics—R. W. Souter, M.A., Ph.D. Education —R. Lawson, M.A.. Litt.D. Midwifery and Gynaecology—J. B. Dawson, M.D., 8.5., F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Mining—A. R. Andrew, D.Sc., &c. Zoology—B. J. Marples, M.A., M.Sc. Associate Professors. —Dentistry—J. R. Burt, L.D.S., R.C.S. Also lecturers, demonstrators, and assistants. Registrar.—H. Chapman, Esq., B.A. REPORT (ABRIDGED) OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO. In accordance with the provisions of the University of Otago Ordinance, 1869, I have the honour to report on the proceedings of the University of Otago for the year ended 31st December, 1937. The Council and Teaching Staff. —In my last report I referred to the resignation of Sir Henry Lindo Ferguson from his position as Dean of the Medical Faculty and Professor of Ophthalmology. I have now to report that in February, 1937, Sir Lindo resigned his seat on the University Council, which he had occupied for some twenty years. The loss entailed by his resignation will be deeply felt at the Council table, for Sir Lindo's long and varied experience, his knowledge of overseas universities and medical schools, and his practical grasp of affairs have been of great value to the Council and to the University. The Council accepted Sir Lindo's resignation with very great regret, and to mark its high appreciation of his services as Professor and Lecturer over a period of more than fifty years it appointed him Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology. Sir Lindo was one of the representatives on the Council of the Professorial Board, and to fill the vacancy the Board has appointed Dr. C. E. Hercus, who had previously succeeded Sir Lindo as Dean of the Medical Faculty. Half a century of notable service to the University was also completed during the year by Sir James Allen, who was first appointed to the Council in 1887. Besides acting as Councillor over this long period, Sir James was Vice-Chancellor from 1903 to 1909 and Chancellor from 1909 to 1912, and filled both offices with great efficiency. The services of another distinguished Chancellor, Dr. Andrew Cameron (1912-25), were commemorated in 1937 by the erection in the entrance hall of a bronze bust, the work of Mr. F. A. Shurrock, of Christchurch. This is a fitting memorial to one whose devotion to his old University should never be forgotten. I have great pleasure in recording here the high distinctions gained during the year by two members of our teaching staff : Dr. J. E. Holloway, Lecturer in Botany, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society ; and Dr. F. Fitchett, Professor of Clinical Medicine, was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Building Accommodation. —1 wish to express the Council's sincere thanks to the Government for the assistance granted during the past year. The new clinical lecture-theatres at the hospital are proving of the greatest value, and the opening of the Queen Mary Maternity Hospital has very notably aided the Council in providing an efficient course of training in midwifery for a much enlarged number of students. Whilst recognizing all that has been done, however, I cannot overemphasize the need which exists for still further accommodation for several departments of the University. The provision of a new library is extremely urgent, whilst the erection of a new biology department is scarcely less so. Additions are also required at the Medical School for public health and for research work, the Home Science School is in need of extension, and better quarters for our home-science students should be provided by the building of a modern addition to Upper Studholme House, which should replace the inadequate and cramped accommodation at Lower Studholme. The Council's attention has also been drawn to the lack of suitable residential facilities for students of other faculties. Of 550 students from homes outside Dunedin, no fewer than 150 are at present living in lodgings or flats in no way subject to University approval or control. This position cannot be regarded as satisfactory, and the Council is making further investigations into the matter. Benefactions. —I am pleased to be able to report that several valuable benefactions were received during the course of the year. Two of these were anonymous ; they amounted to approximately £16,000, but will not be available for a considerable period. Other benefactions to which I may refer are a bequest from the late Mr. John Edmond of £1,000 to be used towards the building of a new home-science hostel, and a gift of £500 from the Dunedin Savings-bank to provide a travelling scholarship in dentistry. Government Grants. —I wish to acknowledge with gratitude the additional annual grants made for the support of the University—viz., £3,500 for the arts and general department, £3,000 for the Medical School, £650 for the Dental School, and £600 for the Home-science School. These grants have been expended in increases of salaries for the teaching and laboratory staffs and in giving muchneeded assistance to certain departments. I wish also to record the Council's appreciation of the increased Government support for the Workers' Educational Association, which has enabled a considerable widening in the activities of this important section of the University's work.

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