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The Presbyterian College, a handsome block of stone 

 buildings in the classic style, which stands a short distance 

 from Queen's College, was opened in 1853. 'I'his college, 

 with Magee College, Derry, now grants theological degrees 

 in connection with the General Assembly of ihe Presl)yterian 

 Church in Ireland. 



The Royal Academical Institution, College Square, 

 founded in 1807 (opened in 1810), at a cost of ;^30,ooo, 

 raised by public subscription. Many eminent scholars and 

 statesmen received iheir early training in this great public 

 institution. The new Technical Institute will be built upon 

 portion of the grounds in front. 



Belfast Royal Academy, Cliftonville, originally founded 

 in 1785 as "The Belfast Academy." In 1876 the present 

 beautiful building was erected on the outskirts of the 

 city. 



MEI'HOniST COLLEt.l 



The Methodist College (opened in 1868) comprises an 

 extensive range of buildings of considerat)]e architectural 

 beauty ; is in close proximity to Queen's College. It is used 

 as a Theological Training School for candidates for the 

 ministry of the Methodist Society in Ireland, and as a 

 high-class public school for boys and girls. 



