Exeter Diocesan Board of Education.A general meeting of the Board was held at the Chapter-house, on Tuesday week, the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of the diocese in the Chair. Among the noblemen and gentlemen present were Lord Clinton, Lord Courtenay, M.P., the Very Rev. the Dean of Exeter, the Venerable Archdeacon Moore Stevens, the Venerable Archdeacon Barnes, the Rev. Chancellor Martin, the Rev. Canon Bartholemew, the Rev. Canon Rogers, Mr. Serjeant Goulburn, Rev. Prebendaries Hole, Medley, and Luney, and most of the clergy of the city and its immediate neighbourhood. Lord Courtenay read an elaborate and interesting report of the proceedings of the Committee during the past year, which was approved and unanimously adopted. Mr. Serjeant Goulburn was elected Vice-President of the Board, on the motion of the Very Rev. the Dean of Exeter, seconded by Archdeacon Stevens. Mr. Goulburn acknowledged the honour conferred on him in appropriate terms, remarking that his own experience in courts of justice, which was of some duration, had convinced him, that in exact proportion to the amount of Christian instruction imparted to any individual, would be the soundness of his principles and the honesty and morality of his life. The attention of the meeting was specially directed by the Lord Bishop to the noble author of the report. His Lordship observed, that every one would agree that the society was deeply indebted to Lord Courtenay for his uniform attention to its concerns-an attention the more valuable, in consideration of the many important duties by which his time was taken up. Thanks were voted at the conclusion to the Lord Bishop by acclamation. The Winchester Diocesan Board. · Quarterly Meeting was held on Thursday the 5th ult. in the Chapter House. A report was read of the examination of the Southampton Diocesan Church School, drawn up by the Rev. J. Keble and the Rev. W. Orger, by which it appeared that they had examined the pupils separately, in the Scriptures, the Church Catechism, Latin (Cicero de Senectute), first book of Euclid, Arithmetic, and English History. The report concludes with the following important remark:"Our impressions on the whole were most favourable both from the matter and manner of the boys in general: and we consider the result of our inspection very satisfactory as an instance of the well working of these Diocesan Church Schools, especially in that one great object proposed by them-instruction in biblical knowledge." A report was also read of the examination, undertaken at the request of the proprietor, Mr. H. Mace, of the Fareham Commercial School, which is in union with the Diocesan Board, and which was conducted by the Venerable Archdeacon Hoare and the Rev. Wm. Nicholson, assisted by the Rev. Sir H. Thompson, Bart. Between £500 and £600 have now been voted by the Diocesan Board since it first came into operation (two years ago) for the purpose of promoting the building of parochial schools-a very small part of the designs contemplated by the Board. In regard to the inspection of parochial schools, we are informed there is every probability of the Diocesan Board being able to secure the services of the Inspector of the National Society in the course of the ensuing summer. Liverpool Collegiate Institution.-This Institution, of which we gave a short account in our last number, was opened on the 7th ult. in a manner worthy of the occasion, and under circumstances which cannot fail to impart the highest gratification to all who value the blessings of sound Scriptural education, combined with useful learning. The foundation-stone was laid about two years since by Lord Stanley; and for beauty of form and elegance of design the structure reflects the highest credit on all who have taken part in its erection. The fact is, moreover, worthy of record, that the munificent sum of £24,000 was liberally subscribed by the inhabitants; and that although £4,000 were granted by the late radical corporation towards the founding of the Mechanics' Institution, the Collegiate Institution has been brought to its completion without any public grant whatever. On the platform were seated large numbers of the clergy and gentry of the town. About halfpast one o'clock the Mayor entered, accompanied by the Lord Bishop of the diocese, the Rev. the Rectors of the parish, the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M. P., Sir Howard Douglas, M. P., Mr. J. W. Patten, M. P., and many other distinguished clergy and laity. It was intended that the inaugural address should be delivered by Lord Stanley, the patron of the institution; but in consequence of his Lordship having been obliged to attend upon Her Majesty at Windsor, that duty devolved upon the Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone, who discharged it in such a manner as to command the unqualified approbation of all present. We had intended to have inserted the address as reported in The Times, but our readers will be much better pleased to hear that an authorized edition has been published by Murray. Wells Training College.-It has been found expedient to make a few alterations. The charge for pupils has been raised, for all new comers, to £25 per annum, in order to carry out the principle of making the institution selfsupporting. Considering, too, the difficulty of pledging pupils to enter upon a course of life for which they may be incompetent, or to which they may be disinclined, it has been determined to dispense with the pledge hitherto required on admission, except in the case of exhibitioners. The care of house-keeping has been placed under the management of a bursar resident in the house. one important respect this Training Institution is a pattern to many others, viz. in the number of exhibitions. There are now in the college four exhibitioners at £10 per annum, and others are promised as follow:-by the Diocesan Board ... 6 at £13 per an. Dean and Chapter 4 at £12 10s. per an. Special Commissary 5 at £10 per an. Ditto 10 at £ 5 per an. Honorary Principal 1 at £15 per an. In Medical Collegiate Institution.-The truly noble and munificent benefactor of mankind, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Wilson Warneford, has placed in the hands of Wm. Sands Cox, Esq., the founder of the Royal School of Medicine and Surgery, at Birmingham, the sum of £1,000, in furtherance of the intended institution, for the board, lodging, moral and religious care of Medical and Surgical students. A sum of £50 has also been presented by the Rev. Vaughan Thomas, of Oxford, for the same purpose, and we understand that a letter on this subject from the pen of this highly talented and accomplished scholar, will be shortly submitted to the noble patrons and friends of the School. Eton College Improvements. — Chairman, the Right Honorable Lord Lyttleton. The principal object proposed is a great improvement in the manner of lodging the boys on the foundation, by which the elder certainly, and, it is hoped, all the boys will be lodged in separate rooms, and have opportunities of private study. Such an improvement will be doubly valuable; it will remove the objections of parents to benefit by the royal foundations of Henry VI., and will considerably decrease the expenses imposed on parents by their endeavours to remedy some of the inconveniences of the present system. There are other objects also proposed, by which the whole school will profit; e.g. a large, convenient, and accessible room within the college walls for the library; a room for the examination of the candidates for the prizes in modern languages given by His Royal Highness the Prince Albert, and for the scholarships founded by the Duke of Newcastle; additional schoolroom; apartments for two assistant masters; and pupil rooms for the tutors in mathematics and modern languages, within the college walls. These objects will, if attained, promote the studies and discipline of the school, and add to the beauty of the college fabric. They will require an expenditure of about £20,000, of which above half is subscribed; the College of Eton and its members including the head masters, have subscribed £4,000; King's College and its members, already above £2,000. Grammar School at Rugeley.-On the 12th ult., a meeting was held at the Town Hall, Rugeley, for the purpose of presenting to the Rev. Thomas Bonney, M.A., a testimonial of respect, purchased by a subscription entered into by young men educated by the reverend gentleman at the Free Grammar School, Rugeley, and by their parents and friends, as a token of their respect, esteem, and gratitude, for his ability, zeal, and fidelity and for the examplary manner in which he had conducted the school since his appointment as master, more than sixteen years ago. The testimonial consisted of a set of the Regent's edition of the "Delphin Classics," in 139 volumes, superbly bound in rich gilt calf, by Mr. Walters, of Rugeley. On the first volume was inlaid a silver presentation plate, handsomely enchased, and bearing a suitable inscription. Mr. Bonney, with feelings of deep emotion, expressed his gratification on receiving this proof of the grateful attachment of his pupils, and the deep anxiety he felt to discharge faithfully the responsibilities and the duties of his office. Home and Colonial Infant School Society. Amended Regulations. " (1.) Experience having shewn how inade quately the work of training teachers can be accomplished in fifteen weeks, they are now required to reside twenty weeks to secure a recommendation, the charge remaining as before, eight shillings a-week for board, lodging, &c. (4.) The return of teachers to the Institution contributing greatly to their improvement, the committee agree to allow all teachers who have been regularly trained there, to re-enter for one month at a charge of £1 only, whether the money is paid by the teachers or from school funds. (7.) As the influence and care of a female are essential to the well-being of an infant school, unmarried men are not trained in the Institution. (10) Nursery governesses, upper housemaids, or teachers for superior schools, to be received for any period that may be wished, not less than one month, and charged five shillings a-week for instruction only, or £1 a-week if the parties board and lodge in the house specially appointed for them."-Last Report. Arnold Memorial.-The Committee have resolved to erect a mural tablet to his memory in the chapel at Rugby, at a cost not exceeding £200. To institute, with the permission of the respective authorities, two scholarships to be held by boys at Rugby school, and two historical scholarships at Oxford, to be open to members of both universities. These scholarships to be held in the first inance by Dr. Arnold's sons in sucession.Secretary of the committee, the Rev. A. C. Stanley, University College Oxford. Grosvenor Schools, Cheshire.-The Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster, with the Bishop of Chester, Earl and Countess Grosvenor, Lord Belgrave, Lord and Lady Parker, Lord Robert Grosvenor, and the clergymen resident in the neighbourhood of Eaton Hall, attended the annual examination of the scholars educated at the Grosvenor schools established through the munificence of the noble Marquis and Marchioness. The prizes were awarded by the Marquis and Marchioness personally to the young persons who had distinguished themselves in their learning. As is usual,, an excellent dinner of what is termed "old English fare" was provided at the expense of the noble Marquis. A new School proposed, not before it is wanted. In the extensive parish of Oldham in Lancashire, which contains a population of 60,000, and where now only about 130 children are receiving public daily education, it is proposed to establish new day and Sunday schools. A site, estimated at £1000, has been given by Earl Howe, and £25 by Her Majesty the Queen Dowager. Accommodation will be provided for 300 boys, 300 girls, and 200 infants. - Ireland. The National Educational Question.The Very Rev. Dr. Henry Newland, who has been recently elevated by the present Government to the deanery of Ferns, in the course of a reply to an address of congratulation presented to him by his parishioners, gives the following sound advice to his countrymen :-" As to education, the true and safe doctrine seems to be toleration, but not support of error; maintainance of truth, and a suitable provision for its promotion. That the Church, which is indebted for its revival to the Scriptures, and can only exist by their circulation, should not have the encouragement of the State for teaching them, is a subject at once for humiliation and prayer. May our individual exertions exhibit how highly we value our principles. May our personal sacrifices be our public testimony of the sincerity of our professions. Thus only can the force of our example show that we support in practice what we profess in theory, and perform ourselves what we expect others to do, and censure them for not doing." To our Correspondents and Readers. We should be ungrateful indeed, if we did not acknowledge, at least, the great encouragement and valuable assistance already afforded us by several friends of sound education-some of them personally strangers. One gentleman, e.g., of well known zeal in the cause, has been at the trouble of circulating a printed recommendatory envelope with his own name attached, enclosing a copy of our first number to a very numerous circle of acquaintances at home and abroad. Several others have interested themselves in various ways in promoting the circulation of the JOURNAL. Nor are we less indebted to our friends who have favoured us with hints and suggestions for its improvement. In one important respect we have been more fortunate than we had any right to look for (not that we took any great pains about the matter), in being recognized as Churchmen, and escaping all nicknames. It is true, that one gentleman who writes very kindly supposes that we do not expect, and probably do not wish, for the support of any but high Churchmen. Now the truth is, that we fully calculate upon being read by Churchmen of all opinions, and wish to be read by dissenters of all grades. Another friend, who writes quite as kindly, and more encouragingly, cautions us against coquetting with the latter class. Here again, the truth is, we fancy ourselves of too staid a turn to coquet with any body. However, we hope to escape unscathed from all these objections and difficulties, in some such manner as our old friend Munchausen escaped from between the tiger and the crocodile. Several gentlemen having written to us to forward them, or to inform them how to procure, the JOURNAL, we take the liberty of suggesting that the simplest method, attended too with least trouble and expense, will be to give a general order to their own bookseller to supply it as published. At the same time we should esteem it as a favour if they would kindly notify to us their having done so; partly that we may have the pleasure of knowing our friends, by name at least, and partly as a guide to the number we ought to print. It is as strange as lamentable to observe the difficulty experienced in all quarters in obtaining good schoolmasters and mistresses. Already three or four clergymen have written to the Editor to inquire if he has any to recommend. Of course, it is only where he is personally acquainted with the parties that he can go so far as to recommend them. But may he be allowed to suggest that one design of this JOURNAL was to supply—what did not previously exist―a medium of correspondence between school managers and schoolmasters, and that this may be done most readily by means of the advertising sheet? Any further assistance that lies in his power, the Editor will be most happy to afford. One of our correspondents has started a very painful and most difficult subject. Reader, what think you of the following extract? And yet there is too much truth in it. It comes too, from a very zealous and liberal supporter of schools for the poor in a manufacturing and mining district, a layman:-"I rejoice in the utter ignorance of the people in this quarter; it is the only barrier against anarchy of the worst kind,-I mean moral anarchy. They may now and then break out into tumults, burn a few houses, massacre a few people; but the soldiers soon set the matter right, and a number get transported, and perhaps a few shot or hung, and after a good standup fight, they go to work again without any ill-will, and the best friends in the world. Now this is shocking indeed; but yet I maintain that it is a far less evil (of the two) than their being all educated in a school without benefit of clergy, and set to read every sort of abominable Chartist newspaper, and call in question every principle of religion and politics, and set up their own corrupt and limited perceptions as the standard of right and wrong in every matter." A READER is informed that the best treatise on the construction of maps we are acquainted with is that by Jamieson, which has become very scarce. We are glad, however, to hear, that Mr. Hughes, F.G.S., author of the "Bible Atlas," &c., has one in preparation. AN ENGLISHMAN wishes us to call the attention of our readers to the fact, that the wretched juggle, MORMONISM, has risen and flourished in a country where secular instruction is regarded by the State as an object of paramount importance, and where a preference given to the Church, or to any forin of religion, would be considered as an overthrow of the Constitution. |