Appendix (p. [327]-394): "List of Aberdeen rectors from the earliest times, with notes on rectorial elections and inaugurations, as illustrative of student life and manners at different periods." The rectorship, its origin, its meaning and its practical value / J.M. Bulloch -- The culture and discipline of the mind / J. Abercrombie -- Systems of education / [Sir] A. Alison -- The influence of education upon character -- The culture and university reform / J. Inglis -- The true aim of study / by Philip, 5th Earl Stanhope -- Scottish university life / E.F. Maitland [Lord Barcaple] -- The general aspect of education: does it teach us to hope or to despond? / John, 1st Earl Russell -- The changes most wanted in Aberdeen university / [Sir] M.E. Grant Duff -- Universities, actual and ideal / T.H. Huxley -- The university as trainer of politicians / W.E. Forster -- History and a chair of history / Archibald, 5th earl Rosebery -- The university ideal, past and present / A. Bain -- Intellectual interest / George Joachim [Viscount] Goschen -- Social interest / Charles, 11th Marquis Huntly -- Imperialism and the Empire 26