History of Presbyierianism his studies at the latter institution, he was selected by a committee of the Synod of Nova Scotia as one of the four bursars to be sent to Glasgow Uni¬ versity, Scotland . He entered the university when only 18 years of age, and then began a course of hard study lasting eight years. His career at the university was distinguished by exceptional bril¬ liancy. Among the prizes carried off by Dr. Grant at this time were, first in classics, moral philosophy and chemistry, besides the Lord Rector 's prize of thirty guineas for the best essay on Hindoo literature and philosophy. While very studious, he was proficient in all athletic games, thereby being ex¬ ceedingly popular with his fellow students, over whom he had great influence. Upon leaving college he was ordained by the Church of Scotland, and had flattering inducements to remain in Scotland . He preferred, however, returning to Canada , and im¬ mediately on his arrival in 1861 was appointed a missionary in Pictou , his native county. Shortly after he was transferred to a more important sphere in Prince Edward Island . In May, 1863, he was in¬ ducted into St. Matthew's church, Halifax , where he labored for fourteen years, when he was chosen as Principal of Queen's College, Kingston . While in Halifax , he was a director of Dalhousie College, a trustee of the Theological Seminary, a member of various committees of Presbytery and Synod, a zeal¬ ous advocate of union. When the union was con¬ summated he, as moderator of the Kirk Synod, sub¬ scribed the articles in its name. In October, 1877, 74