in sending out training Masters, as in the instruction of Masters sent to them for that purpose: and as the Norwich Report makes mention of 12 Masters and one Mistress instructed, the Winchester of 20 Masters and five Mistresses, there can be no doubt but that throughout the Dioceses in Union, whose Committees have not been so specifick in their returns in this particular, were the numbers encreased five-fold or even ten-fold, they would still fall short of a just representation of the benefit which has been conferred. In order to extend this benefit, and to ease the Societies of the expence of conveyance to London, and of paying the charges of a Master sent to them, respectively, the National Society have taken these contingent expences upon themselves, either in the whole, or in part, as the case may require, and have circulated a notice to this effect; and at the same time have resolved and annexed to the foregoing communication, that packets of all elementary books in use in the Central School should be furnished to all members of the National Society upon the same terms as those of the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge.

To return to the Central School, which, as before stated, has been under the constant management and superintendance of the School Committee, reporting their proceedings at every meeting of the General Committee-their Report of the whole was read at the annual General Meeting, and their statement was in substance as follows.

The School was opened June 19, 1812, consisting then of 100 Boys-other admissions took place gradually, making the whole amount 710 Boys, and 283 Girls, by October 9, 1812, independantly of the 100 Boys brought from the School in Holborn. In recommending a Clergyman to be the assistant Superintendant, the School Committee had chiefly in view the necessity of providing in the school for the Childrens' attendance on the service of the Church on Sundays-and such persons as have been present, and have witnessed the orderly and attentive behaviour of the children, will have been convinced

how materially this regulation has tended to promote the great object of the Society. In the Rev. Mr. JOHNSON an Assistant has been found, who in this and other respects has rendered essential benefits to the Society. By him the religious service has been duly administered, and it is owing to his exertions, jointly with those of Dr. BELL, that the progress in learning has been rapid and accurate, and that every distinguishing character of the System has been fully exemplified, such as the happiness and chearfulness of the children, the delight they find in their learning, and the interest they take in each other, productive, taken together, both of solid improvement and good dispositions. In their reading, the mode of teaching has been found even to correct habitual stammeringand the whole has been so easily conducted, as not to want any invention of new punishments, or application of the old, by way of correction. A few rewards skilfully distributed, and marks of disgrace judiciously applied, are found sufficient to keep the machine in order.

They have farther to report that they conceive much advantage to result from the general admission of Visitors, whose names are set down in a book kept for that purpose, both as showing the interest with which the School is regarded, and because the degree of perfection, which, under the unwearied care of Dr. BELL and his Assistant, the School exemplifies, must tend to assist others in founding and conducting such schools in their respective neighbourhoods. In the mean time it was suggested that a Committee of Ladies would be useful in regulating and inspecting the employment and work of the Girls; and the following Resolutions were for that purpose offered to the General Committee, and afterwards approved of by them.

First, that a Committee of Ladies be formed for the purpose of inspecting the Girls' School.

2dly. That such Committee consist of the Ladies of members of the General Committee of the National Society,

who are disposed to undertake the duty, assisted by Ladies to be appointed by the School Committee.

3dly. That such Ladies be appointed annually at the Meeting of the School Committee next preceding the 25th of March, and all vacancies be filled up from time to time as they arise.

4thly. That three Ladies be appointed monthly Visitors in rotation for each month; and in order to render the arrangement convenient, each Lady shall be requested to set down those months in the year during which she can attend.

5thly. That the general duty of the Committee of Ladies, be to repair to the school on uncertain days and hours, and to note in a journal to be kept for that purpose, whatever they observe worthy of censure, or of particular praise, or of wants to be supplied; which journal shall be laid before the School Committee at each of their Meetings.

6thly. That it be the special duty of the monthly Visitors to attend the weekly examination of the Girls, in order to watch over their progress in learning and religious instruction, to inspect their work, and to see their rewards duly distributed; such weekly examination to take place every Friday, or such other day in the week as shall hereafter seem most desirable.

The Dowager Countess of SPENCER, and other her colleagues, have been so kind as to undertake this charitable work, and have executed their task much to the benefit of the school, and to the satisfaction of the Committee.

The Committee have farther to mention an application which was made on March 9, 1813, by the East India Company, for two youths trained in the National System of Education of England, to be sent to St. Helena, to assist in establishing a School there upon Dr. BELL's principles, according to orders communicated by the East India Company to the

Government of that place: the Company pledging itself, if they conducted themselves with propriety, to give to each a gratuity of £100., and either to provide for them suitably to their deserts in St. Helena, or to pay their expences home, supporting them properly while they are employed in the school. Two youths have accordingly been sent, the consent of the parents having been first obtained.

What the Committee have done in providing initiatory books will be seen in their advertisements, dated August 1812, and February 1813, which see in the App.

They have finally to state, that upwards of 100 children, between the ages of 10 and 13 years, have left the Central School to go to work, their parents having made the most satisfactory acknowledgements for the advantages they have received. When it is recollected what are the description and number of the children admitted into the Central School since its commencement, it will be allowed that the Institution had many difficulties to contend with; and it is a great and substantial proof of the merit of the Institution, that several, who brought with them at their admission most disorderly habits, and ungovernable conduct, have actually been reformed; which is not only visible in the school, but has also been observed by the parents at home, many of whom have not been backward in confessing the same with joy and gratitude.

The Society held their general Annual Meeting at Sion College, on Wednesday, June 2, 1813, an examination of the children having been previously made by the General Committee at their last meeting preceding. At this Annual Meeting a statement of the proceedings of the General Committee was laid before the Society.

The Report of the School Committee was read.

The Treasurer's Report was read, for which see App. No.

Resolved, on the motion of Earl NELSON, that the thanks of this meeting be given to the General Committee, for the attention and zeal which they have manifested in conducting the business of this Society.

Resolved, on the motion of the PRESIDENT, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Ladies' Committee for their attention and zeal in superintending the Girls' School.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That the thanks of this meeting be given to Dr. BELL, and that he be appointed an honorary member of the General Committee.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Treasurer.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Secretary.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That the thanks of this meeting be given to Archdeacon POTT, Vicar of St. Martin's, in the Fields, and the Gentlemen composing the Vestry, for granting the use of the Vestry-Room to the General Committee of the National Society.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Subscribers to the Rev. Dr. BELL'S Picture, for their kindness in presenting the same to the Society.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the President and Fellows of Sion College, for the use of their Hall wherein to hold this meeting.

Resolved, on the motion of the SAME, That a correct statement of the proceedings of this Society for the last year be published forthwith.

That the Right Hon. Sir THOMAS PLUMER, Vice-Chancellor of Great Britain, and RICHARD RICHARDS, Esq.