ten o'clock
But that from the arduous duties of the University he must be relieved and a younger man asked to become its president . And he wished that these remarks be considered as his positive resignation as president of Monastery University . It was now four o'clock . They had been in session since ten o'clock . So , by motion , they , without remarks , adjourned to meet at seven o'clock in the evening . In reality the president 's resignation was a surprise to many . `` What now ? ''