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Congratulates Glover on his appointment to the office of Public Orator.

Congratulates Glover on his Doctorate of Theology from the University of St Andrew's.

Reports that Daniell has been unsuccessful in the Scholarship competition. Expands on the results of that competition. Replies that Glover is welcome to his 'sparrow' which was 'thrown out' in answer to a challenge by Haskins. Sends College news incuding Mr Douglas' BA for a dissertation on 'Pomponatius' , and the appointment to Fellowships of Maclaurin and Blackman.

Writes that he cannot undertake the Journal of Education due to a heavy workload. Undertakes to put in a good word for Glover at Glasgow but regrets Glover's decision to leave Cambridge.

Refers to a 'call to duty' that will take him away from Cambridge. Thanks Glover for his 'constant brotherliness'.

Mentions the Chronicle of 'The Eagle' under Scott's editorship. Reports that Leathem and Lupton were appointed to Fellowships, and the Lady Margaret Boat Club achieved Head of the River. Describes the celebrations for the latter. Mentions that Beith has lost his father. Gives other news from St John's, mentioning Robinson, Jebb, Keynes, Mollison, Glazebrook, Shipley, and Hill. Writes that James Ward has been appointed to the Professorship of Mental Philosophy. Refers to the women debate. Informs Glover of changes to the Historical Tripos.

Thanks Glover for the College Magazines which include his 'bit of Lalland verse'. Praises Glover's essay in 'The Eagle'. Complains that Kanthack's death has left the department in trouble. Hopes they can persuade Adams to return from Canada to fill the post. Advises Glover to publish a book in England to help his cause when he wishes to return to Cambridge. Hints that there may be some vacancies when the new Professor of Ancient History is appointed. Reports that De Villiers has won the First Whewell prize and Maclaurin the Yorke Prize. Mentions young Alick of Torrisdale's excitement over the discovery of a philistine coat of mail.

Refers to Glover's article on Claudian published in the 'Quarterly'. Reports that Sandys retired from his Tutorship which was offered to McDougall, but he got married and declined the offer, so it was taken by Sikes. Mentions that Barlow has taken a College living in Devonshire and his sucessor will be Dyson. Sends news of Ernest Foxwell, who has returned from Japan, and Elliot Smith, who has been appointed Professor of Anatomy in Cairo. Mentions the fortunes of 'recent colonial graduates', except J. A. Glover of whom he has had no news. Refers to Leighton. Reports that Alick Macalister is to command the Palestine Exploration, Bliss having resigned. Gives other College news.

Invites Glover to give an address in University Chapel, Glasgow.

Proposal to amend the regulations for the Adams Prize.