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Pictou Men Won Prizes
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In the summer of 1860 the record of the church of Scotland in Nova Scotia published a list of prizes awarded to young Nova Scotians in the hall of Glasgow University. The four young men named were all natives of Pictou , and competed among 1200 others. some of their prizes were among the highest in the gift of the institution. they were :
The University Sliver medal, to Simon McGregor, A.M., Nova Scotia, for the best essay on "The Principals of the Interpretation of Prophecy ".
The Rea Wilson Gold Medal for the best "essay on the Pentecostal Gift of Tongues," to Simon McGergor ,A.M.
Twenty Guinea prize given by Lord Rector for the Best "essay on the relations of critical systematic, and historical Theology," G.M. Grant.
For the best "Essay on the nature and use of types in the old testament." S McGergor.
Best profession in hebrew by students of last year's senior class, J. Cameron.
Certificate of merit (1st on List) Wm.Fraser, New Glasgow.
Pictou Men Won Prizes
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