schools supported wholly by the parochial clergy, £3,500, 16s. 4d. The number of new school rooms and premises in contemplation was 47. These statements refer to about two-thirds of the diocese, and it is hoped that an accurate account of the whole diocese will be obtained for the next spring meeting of the board, when the period of three years, originally allowed for the completion of the work, will have expired. The information already obtained enabled the diocesan and district inspectors to speak very favourably of the improved state of education.

Wells' Training College.-There are now eighteen students at the institution, of whom twelve are pledged to become schoolmasters, and the remaining six were admitted, without such pledge, to avail themselves of the education afforded at

the college. None of this latter class derive any benefit from the exhibitions, to which the contributors from the dean and chapter, and the Board of Education are devoted. Of the senior pupils, three are to present themselves for their final examination af Michaelmas. And, by the kindness of the special commissary, it is proposed to give to them, should their examination be satisfactory, the opportunity of attending for three months at the Central School in London, in order that they may perfect themselves in the practice of teaching, as there carried on. It is expected that at Christmas these pupils will be prepared to accept engagement as schoolmasters; and it is in contemplation to employ one as an assistant in the college.

The Rev. Edward East, B.A., is the resident master; masters for music and the modern languages are in regular attendance.

The whole expenditure of the institution, except the contributions above mentioned, and the payments from the pupils, has been defrayed by the Rev. the Special Commissary, and the difference in favour of the board has been equal to about £300.

Two grants of £10 per annum each, have been made towards the maintenance and education of two female teachers at the National Society's establishment at Whitelands; two grants of £10 per annum each, towards the maintenance and education of two female teachers at the Training Institution at Salisbury; and one grant of £10 has been

made towards the maintenance and education of a female teacher at the Train

ing School at Norwich. These young women have not gone to the above institutions to act as teachers, but to be prepared and qualified for undertaking the responsible and arduous duties of teach

ers.

Diocese of Worcester.-On Sept. 7th, the first anniversary of the Rugby and Dunchurch Deaneries' Association, for advancing the kingdom of Christ at home and abroad, was held at Dunchurch, when prayers were read by the Rev. J. Sandford, vicar and rural dean; and an able and impressive sermon was delivered by the Venerable Julius C. Hare, Archdeacon of Lewes. The Venerable Archdeacon of Coventry officiated at the Lord's table; and during the reading of the offertory sentences a collection was made in aid of the Association, amounting to £30,0s. 11d. On the following Saturday a public meeting, which was numerously attended by the inhabitants of the above deaneries, was held at the Eagle Hotel, Rugby, in aid of the special fund of the National Society, for the establishment and support of schools in the manufacturing and mining districts. The chair was taken by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Coventry, who made a forcible appeal in behalf of the object for which the meeting was convened. Resolutions were then moved by the Rev. J. H. C. Moore, Rural Dean of Rugby; the Rev. J. Moultrie, Rector of Rugby; Rev. J. Hodgson, Rector of Brinklow; and Rev. J. Alford, Incumbent of St. Matthew's Rugby; and seconded by the Rev. J. Sandford, Rural Dean of Dunchurch; Rev. Dr. Tait, Head-master of Rugby School; Rev. H. Biddulph, Rural Dean of Southam; and Rev. R. Tawney, Rector of Willoughby. A liberal collection was made at the door; and the Rev. the Rural Deans of Rugby and Dunchurch were requested to afford facilities for the collection of further contributions.

Report of the Government Inspectors of Factories.-The Government Inspectors of Factories have issued their report for the half year ending 30th June last. It is addressed to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, and takes a review of the results of the several inspectorships. Though the superintendents of the various factories in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumberland, Derbyshire, and

Cheshire, had to report a better observance of the enactments of the law, still in many instances there had been a violation of its more important provisions. The increase of the juvenile factory population had overtaken the customary demand for their labour, and the masters could now command a sufficient supply of children above thirteen years of age to be independent of the labour of younger hands. Several prosecutions had been instituted against mill-owners for working children under the legal age, and for preventing their attendance at the factory schools. The report treats at much length on the want of a proper system of education among the children; and gives several curious specimens of the unfitness of the teachers for educatting the children in "private or dame schools." Amongst others is a lithographed fac-simile of a schoolmaster's voucher, written in a hand which can scarcely be deciphered, and to this effect: -"He do her testify thut tese childer Hare itended this school doo howrs during Last Whek; Ma. th 2. 1843."

St. Bartholomew's Hospital Collegiate Establishment.-The governors of the Hospital having resolved to establish the collegiate system in connection with the Medical School, several houses within the hospital walls have been lately fitted up for the residence of a certain number of students, and under the direction of the treasurer and a committee of the governors, every arrangement has been made which appears likely to promote the interests and comforts of the students. The superintendence of the establishment has, been entrusted to Mr. Paget, the resident warden. Further particulars, in regard to every department of the school, may be obtained from any of the medical or surgical officers or lecturers; or on application at the Anatomical Museum or the Library.

Irish National Board of Education.— By the ninth report of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland for 1842, it appears that the national schools had increased, during the year, from 2,337 to 2,721, and the children on the rolls from 281,849 to 319,792; the nummber of children having tripled since 1833, and that of the schools being nearly four-fold.

Eton College.-During the late vaca

tion some very important alterations and improvements have been resolved upon by the authorities of the college, which will have a most important influence on the condition and future comfort of the King's scholars of this ancient seat of learning. The great defect under which the system of "Long Chamber" laboured, has always been known and felt to be the want of that due control over the collegers in their dormitory so essentially necessary. In order to remedy this defect, the Rev. C. Abraham, one of the assistant-masters, has offered to give up his private residence, and exclusively to superintend the King's scholars in their dormitory, if the college would build him rooms contiguous to the Long Chamber. This offer has been accepted by the college authorities, and it is fully expected that before this time twelvemonths, Mr. Abraham will be enabled to enter upon his new duties and residence. This admirable step, so conducive to the comfort and discipline of the collegers, may be considered to be a "complete renovation" in this department of the management and economy of the institution. The condition of a King's scholar in respect of comfort, will for the future at least be what it ought to be; and the value of the education to a boy will be increased a hundred fold.

Marlborough College. The opening of the school at Marlborough for the education of sons of clergymen and others, took place on the 1st ult. As became the importance of the occasion, the president, the bishop of the diocese, accompanied by the Marquis of Aylesbury, the mayor and corporation of Marlborough, the Rev. Sir Erasmus Williams, Rector of St. Peter's, several members of the school council-viz., the Earl of Eldon, the Venerable Archdeacon Berens, the Rev. G. H. Bowers, the Rev. J. G. Brett, Mr. Robert Few, Sir Stephen Glynne, M.P.; the Rev. R. Gorton, Mr. Christopher Hodgson, the Rev. B. Harrison, Mr. F. A. M'Geachy, M.P.; Mr. Joseph Neeld, M.P.; the Rev. C. E. Plater, Mr. T. H. S. Sotheron, M.P.; the Rev. John Ward-the auditors, Mr. John Shepherd, Mr. William Pott, and the masters and scholars of the foundation, went in procession to St. Peter's Church, where after divine service, the Bishop of Salisbury preached a most eloquent and admirable sermon, explanatory of the great and important objects such an institution

is calculated to attain, if based, as all education must be to insure success in its results, on the sure foundation of the Christian religion. A more important movement in the course of education has not occured in these times it will give to that large and influential body of men, the clergy of the country, the means of providing for their children that measure of classical instruction which, before, could only be obtained in our great public schools, but at an expense which entailed upon them far greater sacrifices than in many instances their limited incomes rendered prudent or even justifiable. The same education is also offered to the sons of laymen at a comparative small expense. The number of pupils is limited at present to 200, of whom two-thirds are sons of clergymen, and one third sons of laymen. They are under the superintendence of the Rev. Matthew Wilkinson, M.A., the master, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Sharpe, M.A; the Rev. T. B. Cornish, M.A.; the Rev. J. Brackenbury, M.A.; the Rev. J. B. Hughes, M.A.; the Rev. E. R. Pitman, B.A., and other gentlemen as masters of modern languages and in the drawing, writing, and arithmetical departments. The magnificent mansion of the former Dukes of Somerset, known of late years as the Castle Hotel, at Marlborough, has, by the indefatigable exertions of the council and committee, been adapted and fitted up, together with extensive new buildings, for the reception of the pupils and the requisite establishThe arrangements for the domestic comforts of the boys, and for discipline and superintendence on the part of the masters, have been carried out to the admiration and satisfaction of those parents and friends who accompanied the pupils on the day of their admission, as well as of those noblemen and gentlemen who visited every part of the buildings and grounds on the day of opening. The ultimate intention of the council is to provide accommodation for 500 pupils, and efficient arrangement will be made for this purpose whenever the funds necessary to carry out an increased plan shall be placed at their disposal. The mayor and inhabitants of the town of Marlborough entertained the bishop and the members of the council at dinner on the occasion of the opening.

ment.

Christ's Hospital.-On St. Matthew'sday, the Grecians of this school deli

vered their orations, according to annual custom. The great hall of the hospital was crowded with visiters. The gallery in which the organ is placed was filled with the boys belonging to the establishment, and the opposite gallery was occupied by visiters. In the centre of the hall, on the floor, was placed the rostrum from which the juvenile speakers addressed the auditory, and immediately behind it was the head-master of the school, the Rev. Dr. Rice. On the right of the rostrum sat several clergymen. At the upper end of the hall, and facing the rostrum, the Lord Mayor, attended by several of the civic functionaries, sat to hear the orations. The first four of them were, as usual, on one subject-the benefits accruing from the Royal Hospitals, and from Christ's Hospital in particular. That in Latin was delivered by Mr. John Smith Benifold, fourth Grecian and classical medallist, who is about proceeding to Pembroke College, Cambridge. As a composition Mr. Benifold's essay evinced considerable ability, taking a clear and comprehensive view of his theme, and treating it in a simple and earnest style. The second oration was also in praise of the Hospital and its founder, but in English. The speaker was Mr. Augustus Spiller Harrison, first Grecian and mathematical medallist, who is proceeding to Caius College, Cambridge. The Greek oration on the same subject was delivered by Mr. Arthur Chubb, second Grecian, who is proceeding to Pembroke College, Cambridge. The French oration on the same theme was delivered by Mr. George Banastre Pix, third Grecian, who is proceeding to Lincoln College, Oxford. All these youths were much applauded on their appearance, and their mode of delivery, the correctness of their language, their fluency and emphatic earnestness, and, above all, on their self-possession under such very trying circumstances. They were very favourable specimens of the kind of training afforded at the school of Christ's Hospital. Several other orations were delivered on subjects of a more general nature. One, in Latin Alcaics, on "Scipio at Carthage," did great credit to Mr. L. Dale, sixth Grecian, who delivered it. The praise awarded to the above-mentioned young man, may fairly be extended to him, as also to Mr. George James Gill, eighth Grecian, for his Latin Hexameters on Thermopylæ, and to Mr. Edward Tudor Scargill, tenth Grecian, for