Year." A large number of distinguishid clergymen and lay men In his arms I'll cross the river No. 33. THE REV DR. WHEWELL. I am dying, noble brother; I am dying, gentle mother; I am dying, dearest father; With the angel throng I'll gather I am dying, sister, brother; I am dying, father, mother; We learn by the last arrival from England that the distinguished Professor and Scholar, Dr. Whewell, Master of Trinity College, died on the 6th inst. He was distinguished for his wide and varied attainments, and his published works contain valuable treatises on Moral Philosophy, Political Economy and Mathematics, as well as the Natural Sciences, though he will be best known as the author of the "History of the Inductive Sciences," published in 1841, and "The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences," published a few years after. He endowed Trinity College with almost royal munificence. Some seven or eight years since he built, at his own expense, a hall 1. ANECDOTES OF THE QUEEN-HOW SHE SPENDS for the reception of some of the overflowing students of Trinity, who had been compelled to live in lodgings for want of rooms in College; and at the time of his death, he had commenced still larger works by way of addition to the former building. No. 34-MISS FREDRICA BREMER. The Stockholm papers announce the death of Miss Fredrica Bremer the celebrated Swedish novelist. Miss Bremer was born in Abo, in Finland, in 1802. After spending several years in Norway and Stockholm as a teacher, she devoted herself entirely to literary pursuits. Her first novels, The President's Daughters and the Neighbours, had a great success, and were translated into most of the European languages. Miss Bremer travelled extensively, and visited France, Germany, England, America, Italy, and the East. She has left many warm friends in this country. more. No. 35. THE HON. JARED SPARKS. This eminent historian died at his residence at Boston, on Tuesday of last week. He was born at Willington, Conn., May 10, 1787. In his early manhood he worked at the carpenter's trade until he acquired sufficient means to educate himself at Harvard University. After graduating, he studied theology at Cambridge; and in May, 1819, was ordained minister of a Unitarian congregation in BaltiHe then purchased the North American Review, and edited that publication for seven years with marked ability. Subsequently he became McLean Professor of History at his Alma Mater, and in 1849 President, which latter office he resigned in 1852. Mr. Sparks was a voluminous writer, especially of works of history and biography-all of which are characterized by thorough research, candid and dispassionate criticism, and accuracy and simplicity of style. Among his numerous works may be mentioned "The Writings and Life of George Washington" (12 vols. 8vo.); "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution" (12 vols. 8vo.); and the "Works of Benjamin Franklin, with Notes, and a Life of the Author" (10 vols. 8vo.) President Sparks retained to the last, the freshness and feelings of youth, in a remarkable degree. He was active in benevolent enterprises; and, having a vivid remembrance of his early life struggles, was ever solicitous to aid, with kindly words of encouragement and advice, all worthy young aspirants for literary fame.-New York Observer. HER TIME. The Duke of Argyle, Lord Privy Seal, in proposing the toast of "the Queen" lately in Scotland, said: "It is a remarkable thing, as it has often appeared to me, how illinformed many persons are on the practical working of that constitutional government under which we live. Many of you may, perhaps, recollect that, some years ago, in consequence, of a remarkable political incident, some explanations were made in the house of Commons upon this subject, and it really appeared almost as if many persous in this country then learned for the first time that the Sovereign of England is not, and never has been, a mere puppet, a mere nominal Sovereign; that the sovereigns, of this country do take, and which is conducted in their name. Now, gentlemen, I think it a cirare expected to take, an active personal share in that government cumstance worthy of observation, and which ought to be known to all the people of this country, that during all the years of the Queen's affliction, during which she has lived necessarily in compartive retirement, she has omitted no part of that public duty which concerns her as Sovereign of this country; that on no occasion during her grief has she struck work, so to speak, in those public duties which belong to her exalted position; and although we may hope and earnestly trust that time may yet enable the Queen to do many things which hitherto she has not been able to do, yet I am sure, that when she re-appears again, as I trust she may some day do, on more public occasions, the people of this country will regard her only with increased affection, from the recollection they will have that, during all the time of her care and sorrow she has devoted herself, without one day's intermission, to those cares of government which belong to her position as Sovereign of this country." The Dundee Advertiser gives an account of the Queen's late visit to the Duchess of Athole at Dunkeld: -The Queen terminated what must of been to her a very pleasant sojourn at Dunkeld, and the inhabitants of the picturesque little town appreciated the honor which her Majesty conferred on them by obedience to her commands that no noisy demonstration should take place during her stay. The last morning her Majesty remained at Dunkeld was, however, in many respects the most interesting she had passed since her arrival. The Queen went through the town, made calls on several merchants, favoring them with many small orders, and having purchases packed up and taken away with her; but her goodness of heart could not have been better manifested than when she stated she would plant a tree at Dunkeld house before she left as a memorial of her visit. Mackie, the head gardener, was commissioned to procure a plant. A fine specimen of cedar atlantica, about two feet high was obtained. Her Majesty, about a quarter to 10 o'clock, accompanied by the Princess Helena, came out to the grounds, and having had a spade handed to her, placed the plant in the earth, and placed the soil around it. Handing back the spade to Mr. Mackie, Her Majesty said, 'I think that will do.' She then retired to the house again. On Thursday night a general order was issued in the town, by the direction of Her Majesty, that the whole of the inhabitants would be admitted whithin the grounds to witness her departure. Long before the hour appointed for the royal guests to leave, the walks leading to the house were densely thronged, and the main entrance of the north end of the town was literally besieged. There could not have been less than three thousand persons present, and the decorum and loyal spirits which prevailed were very becoming. "On Friday morning, about ten o'clock, the duchess's own phaton-a very fine carriage, drawn by four grays, with outriderswas brought up to the entrance to the house. The Queen afterwards made her appearance, dressed in a black riding habit, and the Princess Helena, who was with her, was similarly attired. The whole guard who had watched the house, which consisted of eight men, was drawn up in front of the principal doorway; and when Her Majesty made her appearance, she bowed in recognition of their services. "Walk as he walked, in faith and righteousness; But before she took her seat in the carriage, her eye alighted on a veteran whose appearance she thought she recollected. It is now twenty-two or twenty-three years sin e. Her Majesty, accompanied by the late Prince Consort, paid a visit to the late Duke and now DowSo win like him a wreath that will not fade." ager Duchess of Athole, and on that occasion guards kept watch as they did last week. Beneath the front panel, over the figures" 1861," are inscribed, A man named Wiliam Dutt-a stalwart High in large-sized letters, the prince's names, Albert Victor Christian lander of about six feet-in the employment of the Duchess, and who Edward; and in an oblong panel, Born January the 8th, baptised was a comparatively young man at that time, had been engaged as a guardsman. The Queen on her first visit received several photographs March 10th," Looking to the front of the work, a figure of Hope of this giant, and when she saw him on Friday she was convinced that stands at the right side, one of faith, on the left, and behind, or in the third niche, is a group of Charity, each of oxydised silver. At he was the same individual who had acted as one of the guardsmen. the side of each figure and group there are lilies in enamel. Upon She beckoned that she wished to speak to him, and Duff walked up to the frieze over the figure of Faith are the words, "Walk as he walher, and conversed with Her Majesty for a few minutes. It was exked in-Faith," the last word being inscribed beneath the figure. pressly understood that no demonstration should take place at any part of the crowd until the carriage had passed, but then the hurrahs In the same manner, in connection with the figure of Hope, are were loud and continuous. Her Majesty kept bowing first to one he words, Strive as he strove in-Hope;" and over the group of side of the approach and then to the other, and again and again the Charity, also in enamel, are the words, "Think as he thought in shouts of the assembled spectators were heard as the royal carriage-Charity. Over Faith the e is a lily of purity; over Hope the neared the main entrance. At the gateway the crowd was very dense, water lily, having appropriate reference to the baptism of the young and their feelings were evinced in the most striking manver. Not prince; and over the group of Charity, and resting upon the top of coutent with vociferons cheering, and all sorts of good wishes were the niche, there is the lily of the valley, expressed for the safe journey of the party, and loud calls of Haste The front panel contains in the centre the Royal arms of England, ye back,' and Welcome back,' could be heard ringing in the fervid surmounted by the crown. The left side, as you look at the panel, chorus. For several miles along the road many spectators had gathered has the arms of the Prince of Wales. The mottoes of each shield and their kindly greetings were not overlooked by Her Majesty, who are thrown into flowing ribbons. The entire trea ment of this group kept acknowledging them as they were made. The Queen proceeded is in a fanciful and allegorical style. Just beneath the Royal shield in the carriage of the Dowager Duchess of Athole, as far as Croftan is a white lily bending down, over a broken rose, with, upon, the Loan, where were to be post-horses in readiness to take the royal background of the rose) the word "Froginore." To the right of party on to Kindrogan. At Kindrogan it was expected that the the Pince of Wales' shield there is a figure of an infant boy looking Duchess would take leave of Her Majesty and return to Dunkeld.up at a full blown rose, which stands erect upon a perfect stem, and that the Queen and the Princess Helena would ride over the hill with, beside it, a white lily, and immediately over the baby figures on ponies, and afte: wards drive to Balmoral." The Queen, on her a bunch of snowdrops, emblematic of youth or spring. This eutire recent visit to the Earl of Dalhousie, remained one night at his seat, group is enriched by the rose, thistle, and shamrock, tastefully inGlenark, and on the following morning planted two specimens of the troduced to form a background. The arms of the Queen in one Wellingtonia gigantea, and two Scotch firs, as a memorial of her shiel, dexter; and in a second shield sinister, are the arms of the visit. Her Majesty was, as usual, dressed in deep mourning, and Prince Consort. The panel is filled, as the front one, with a rode a "dark brown and black pony." The Princess Helena also tasteful arrangement of the rose, thistle and shamrock. The rerode, and wore a blue habit. maining panel is filled in the same manuer, but with dexter, the Prince of Wale's arms, and those of Denmark sinister. The design is by Mr. H. Corbould. The figures were modelled by Mr. W. Theed, and the work has been executed by Messrs. Elkington & Co. The inscriptions were written by the Queen herself. The verses are by Mrs. Prothero, the wife of the rector of Whippingham. 3. THE QUEEN AS A CATECHISER. Queen Victoria, when at home, regularly teaches Sunday-school and Bible-class for the benefit of those residing in the palace and its vicinity. The Archdeacon of London, on one occasion, was catechising the young princes, and, being surprised at the accuracy of their answers, said to the youngest prince : Your governess deserves great credit for instructing you so thoroughly in the cate chism." "Oh, but it is mamma who teaches us the catechism." Hamilton Spectator. 4. PRESENT FROM THE QUEEN TO HER GRANDSON PRINCE VICTOR. 5. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA'S CHRISTMAS GIFT. An English paper tells a little story of the Princess Alexandra, which admirably illustrates her domestic habits, her amiable disposition, and kindness of heart. Crossing the hall of Marlborough House late one afternoon a few days before Christmas, Her Royal Highness observed a young girl of siugularly delicate and refined appearance, waiting and also standing, though evidently fatigued and faint. The Princess kindly told her to sit down, asked her errand, and discovered that she had brought home some little garments which had been ordered for the children, and which the Princess, who is much interested in sewing machines, and understands their merits, had desired should be made on the Grover and Baker Machine. Interested in the modest, intelligent appearance, and gentle manners of the girl, Her Royal Highness desired her to folthe beautiful, condescending lady was. low her to her room, which she did, without the remotest idea who After an examination of Her Majesty has presented to her Royal grandson, Prince Victor, a most splendid baptismal gift. It consists of a statue te of the Prince Consort in silver, and stands 3ft. 2 inches in height. His Royal Highness is in a standing position, with gilt armour, copied from the figure upon the tomb of the Earl of Warwick in Warwick Cathedral. He is represented as Christian, in the "Pilgrim's Progress," and around the plinth on which the figure stands is the verse from Timothy, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Behind the figure, and resting upon the stump of an oak, is the helmet of Christian. The shield of the the articles, the Princess asked who it was that had executed the Prince rests against the stem, and near the trees are the white lilies work? The girl modestly confessed that she herself had done most of Purity which are usually introduced into the pictures of the Pil- of it. The Princess said it was done very nicely, and finally drew grim. Immediately beneath the plinth, and in front of the entablature of the pedestal, is the inscription:" Given to Albert Victor Christian Edward, on the occasion of his baptism, by Victoria R., his grudmother and godmother, in memory of Albert, his beloved grandfather." In the panel below, and over the Royal arms, is the from her protege the simple facts of her condition: how she had an invalid mother, whom she was obliged to leave all alone while she went to a shop to work; how the fashionable rage for the Grover and Baker sewing had suggested to her to become a fiuished operator ou the Grover and Baker machine, with the hope, oh! how very, very far distant, that some time she might own a machine of her own, and be able to work at home and earn something more than bread for her poor sick mother. The Princess rang the bell, ordered a bottle of wine, some biscuits and oranges to be packed and brought to her; meanwhile she had asked the wondering, bewildered child, for she was little more, where she lived, and taken down the address upon her tablets with her own hand. She then gave her the delicacies, which had been put into a neat little basket, and told her to take them to her mother. On Christmas morning, into the clean apartment of the invalid mother and her astonished and delighted daughter, was borne a On a third panel, and over the arms of the Prince and Princess of hinds me sewing machine, with a slip of paper on which were the Waes, is the verse→ words-"A Christmas Gift from Alexandia.”—Guelph Herald. Oration, S. H. James. Degrees: B.A.-Josiah H. Rodgers, Gold Medallist; B.A. 6. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD. Those who have traversed the plains of Mexico have seen the cactaceae family. The cactus has an ungainly leaf, fat and thick, and full of thorns, so that when men see it growing they say, "It is a clumsy and hateful thing, that is ugly to look upon, and that pieces you when you touch it." Wait! When at last that plant, which grows in arid places, where hardly any weed will grow, with M.D-Rbert Edmundson, (ad eundem ) John McKeown, John thick and succulent leaves, and a tough skin, which stands almost Coventry, George A. McCallum, Jonathon McCully, Edward Benson, Harry without root through the whole year-when at last, it has come to Vaux, Thomas D. Keffer, C Newland Trew, Robert B. Cark, Samuel L. the point where it is developed, is there in the whole kingdom of Hughes, John Munson, J Widmer Rolph, John Barr, George W. Ling, beauty a blossom that is for exquisiteness of form and tint equal to Thomas Wylie, Charles E. Bonnell, Charles A. Jones, Edward L. A kinthe cactus blossom? It is the very perfection of beauty growing out son, David L. Walmesley, Edward Oliver, James W Smith, Nelson Mulof the very emblem of homeliness. As it is with the vegetable king- loy, Milton Youmans. Peter J. Muter, Samuel McDona'd. J. S. Doulas, dom, so it is with many developments of the divine kingdom. God's providence looks like a cactus leaf-like an arid plant grow- Robert H Biggar, El Y. Barrick, Edwin H. Gates, James H. McGregor, ing uselessly in the wilderness. But wait till it blossoms, and see William H. Oliver, William F Sav ge, Thomas W Vardon. Samu 1 Moore, how glorious is its beauty. The Lord himself has been declared to William S. Christoe, Josiah B. Jol nson, Thomas R. Buckham, John B. be a root out of dry ground, in whom was no form or comeliness; M lls, D. W. McMunchy. After the conferring of the Degrees, Professor and yet, out of this has blossomed the infinite glory of the Saviour Geikin, of the Medical Faculty, delivered an interesting and impres-ive and Brother which makes us children of the common Father. The glory of the world, and the wealth and beauty of it, are not enough to illustrate the fulness of the meaning of that one word which the Lord's prayer begins with, and which every man on earth may utter Our Father.' VIII. Educational Intelligence. bers of the Freshman Class for the 46 .. address to the Graduates in Medicine. The following meda's and prizes were then awarde 1:-Prince of Wales Gold Medal, Josiah H. Rogers; Prince of Wales Slver Medal. Charles W. Sickle. The Ryerson ize: Scripture History, George K. Creighton. The Webster Prize; First English E say, Samuel Wallace. The Hodgins Prize: Fr-t in Metaphysies Alexander Hardie Literary Association's Prizes: First in Elocu tion. W. H. Rowsom; second, S. Valace. Best Eglish Ess y: W. H. Rowsom; second, S. H Janes. The Goli Medal was presented by the, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY.-The exercises in connection with the close Rev Dr. Green; the Silver Medal, (worn by a Cobourg boy,) by Dr. of the late session of the University of Victoria College have taken place Beatty, Mayor. The Rev. John Laing presented the Ryerson Prize, W. during the past week. The Examinations—The examinations in connec Keir, E-q, MA, the Webster Prize, and Dr Lavelle, the Hodgins Prize. tion with the University and Grammar School classes were exceedingly The Rev Dr. Neles presented the Literary Association's Prizes in Eluru. satisfactory. So close, also, hal been the competition between two mem- tion, the Rev Dr. Madden it- First Prize in English Essays, and the R. v. Appropriate addresses were del vered at each Alumni Scholar-hip” of $50, that R Ferbie: the Second extra written and oral · xaminations were ordered, still farther to test the presentation. At the close of the presentations, His Worship the Mayor, abilities of the conte-rants. It was finally eiled to give $30 to A. L. at the call of the Rev, President, proposed three cheers for the Quer, Russell, and $20 to W. Kingston, the two rivals who stood so nealy toge. whch were given with a hearty good will, the band playing the National ther. In law, we have been informed by one of the examiners, that the Anthem. After the band had erased playing, the Benediction was pronounced answers of Mr. W. H. Lowe, B A., of Bowmanville, were excedingly by the Rev R. Jones, and this very interesting our cation was thus bought to a close. In stating that the Conversazione on Wednesday vening was creditable. On Sabbath evening, the Baccalaureate D scourse to the mem bers of the Graduating Class was delivered by the President, the Rev. S. the most successful the Association has over held, we bu echo the sentí · From year to year Nelles, D.D. The Rev. gentleman took as his text. II Corinthians. x 4 and ments of all whose opinions we have heard expressed. these gatherings have a peared to increase in interest; but the late one, 5,-more especial y the last clause of the 5th verse, Bringing into capti. vily every thought to the obedience of Christ" The closing remarks to for the pertection of its ar angements an 1 the excellence of the various dethe Graduating Class were at once affectionate and solemn The subject partments of the entertainme 1, e rtainly surpassed all its predecessors. Thus en led the exercises of another ep ch in the history of Ol Vie. was presented to them as a cla-s, and their gr at wok in regard to the union of reason and faith, as they entered upon the more active duties of Ano he company of you g men has been sent forth, their education, as life, plainly pointed out. It was the part ng advice of the chief fficer of fat as college life is concer, ed, con le e', and thor intelectual preparations for the more active duties of life brought to a e osv. We are sure the Unversity to those alwut to be sent forth from its walls, an I was ex We only write the pure prayer of each heart in that vas' assembly on Wedceedingly faithful and appropi te. The ser non was listened to the uh. out with marked attention. Le turen Italy,-On Monday evening the nesday afternoon, when we wish for them that success and happiness which Rev. Robert Ferries, M.A, of Montreal, d livered a lecture on Faly. The the rigorous disci, line to which they have been subjected, added to their own natu al qual ties, have fitted them to achieve and enjoy – World. lecture consisted of reminiscences from personal recol ections, and was ex. ceedingly interesting. Alumni Association,—Ona Paesday evening, Byron -VICTORIA UNIVERSITY.-The Calendar of Victoria College, for the Britton, Esq. B A delivered the annual lecture before the Alumni Asso-sessions of 1865 6. La- just been issued. From this we are pleased to learn, ciation, of the members of which we were pleased to see a conside able that notwithstanding the hardness of the times,” the institution is still in number. The subject chosen was “Success," and the lecturer handled in a prosperous condition. There have been entered in various departments. in such a manner as to give great satisfaction to his attentive audience, during the session, the names of two hundred and eighty two students. The annual meeting of the Alumni Association took place immediately Of those 52 are Undergraduates in Arts, 33 Specialists, 61 Matriculants, 127 after the lecture, at University Hall. After the transaction of some other Students in Medicine, and 9 in Law. The University and Grammar School matters of busine-s, the following members were appointed office bearers classes at Cobourg are now in a very efficient condition. The Matriculafor the current year :-President, C. C. Cameron, B.A., M D., Port Hope;tion and University Courses have been somewhat extended; and it 18 now 1st Vice President, A. R. Bain. B.A., Cobourg; 2nd Vice President, Rev. believed that Victoria College offers advantages not supa-sed by any inD. G. Sutherland, BA.. Oakville; Secretary, H. Hough, B.A., Cobourg; -titut on in the country, while the thorough training which her students Treasurer, D W. Dumble. B.A., Peterborough; Man ging Committee, the receive makes her diplomas at least of equal value with those of any other Graduat 8 resiling at Cobourg, Mr. J. W. Kerr, B. A, beug convener. University. May she long continue to prosper in her noble work.— Word. Kev N. Bu wa-h, B A., Hamilton, was appointed Lecturer for 1867. O -QUEENS UNIVERSITY.-There was a large attendance on Thursday Wednesday afternoon the annual Convocation was held at Victoria Hafternoon at Convocation Hal, to witness the conferring of degrees and The large hail was, as is usual on such occasions, literally crowded, a very | prizes upon students in the faculties of Arts and Teology. The proceedlarge number being obliged to stand. The Rev Dr. Nelles, the President ings having been opened with prayer by the Rev. Pri: cipal Snodgrass, the took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock, and upon the platform were seated the minutes of th· last convocation meeting werę read by the Registrar, Rev. members of the Faculty of Arts, and representatives from the Facu'ties of Professor Murray, and confirmed. Then followed the distribution of prizes Law and Medicine. The meeting was opened by prayer by R. v, R Jones, to the most successful students in the various departments of the two faculafter which the follow ng o ations were delivered, and degrees conferred ;- ties named. A report from the Senatus was read, recommending the conLatin Oration, J. H. Rogers; Greek Oration, C. W. Stickle; Valedictory | ferring of the degress; also a recommendation from the Law Faculty, that . Arts. Messrs Bancroft and Mac 'uff were also admittel to the degree. Mr. McLeod then delivered the Vsledictory on behalf of his class. Prof. Hatch, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Morin College, then read the following list of those who had passed to the degree of B.A. with Honours. Mental and Moral Philosophy-First rank-Messrs Scott and Wotherspoon equal, Mr. Cassels-Second rank-Mr. N. W. McLean, Mr. Theophilus B. Oliver. These gentlemen then received the degree of B. A., after which Mr. Wotherspoon read a valedictory on behalf of his fellow-graduates from Morrin. The following Bachelors of Art were then announced by the Dean of Faculty of Arts, McGill, to have complied with the regulations, and to be entitled to the degree of M.A., viz.: The Rev. James Davidson, and Messrs George Ross and R. J. Wicksteed; and those gentlemen having made the necessary declaration, were admitted to the degree. the Degree of LI. D. should be conferred on the Rev. George Romanes, having made the requisite declaration, received the degree of Bachelors of of London, England. Both recommendations were unanimously agreed to when the Scholarships for the last Session were announced, after which the ceremony of laureation took place, and the usual oath was administered to each of the graduates. The Degree of LL. D. was also conferied on Rev. George Romanes. The Principal said that in addition to the Degree con ferrel on him, another Degree, that of D. D. had been resolved on the recipient being Rev. John Geddie, of Nova Seotia, whose missionary exertions on the Is'and of Aneiteum, one of the Islands of the Hebrides, had been crowned with triumphant success. The natives of the entire Island had been brought to a knowledge of Christianity by the unceasing and zealous endeavors of Mr. Geddie, who had also translated the Scriptures into their native language, to which fact his great success was mainly attribu table. The Principal stated that only one competitor had appeared for the prize to be awarded by Mr. John Carruthers for the best Essay on Petroleum The DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS (the Ven. Archdeacon Leach,) then Oils, and it was still deemed advisable to hold the prize over for future addressed the Graduates. He remarked upon the fact that the present competition. He also stated that a prize had been awarded to Mr. Nathan convocation was one deserving more than usual notice, on this account, that F. Dupuis, the writer of one of the essays received in competition for the they had a larger number of Graduates than ever before. And he was Ottawa Prize on the question of "The advantages and responsibilities of glad specially to notice this, inasmuch as this was an indication of a growour connection with the mother country." The competition, he said hading taste for an appreciation of Academical learning in the community. He been good, and he had read the essay which was just found to have been desired to recognize the good work in the same direction done by other written by Mr. Dupuis after it had been selected by the judges, and had collegiate institutions in Lower Canada, not only those affiliated with this fully concurred in the judgment they had rendered. The Montreal prize University, but Bishops' College, Lennoxville, as well, which he regretted of $40 for the best essay on 'The Didactic in relation to the devotional was not also affiliated. They recognized the work these had done, as aselement in the Lord's Prayer," was awarded to Mr. Robert Jardine, M. A, sisting themselves and the cause of University education generally. It B. D., of Brockville. The customary address was delivered to the students was urged sometimes that the learned professions are too crowded, but he by the Rev. Principal, and was followed by the Valedictory Address of the argued against this as a fallacy—at least the learning which fitted them Sindents to the Professors, Mr. Robert Jardine having been chosen to de- for the practice of those learned professions was a benefit to the recipients liver the latter. Rev. Professor Murray, by desire of Rev. Principal, ad themselves, and to those with whom they were brought in contact. One dressed the students briefly, bidding them farewell on behalf of the Pro- thing he thought noteworthy and to be regret ed, that so few even of those fessors, and expre-sing a hope that the acquirements they carried with them who came to receive a University education seemed to have developed from the College might redound to their future well-being. The Principal their literary tastes-to have properly cultivated their fancy and sen-ibiannounced that the prize essays and Scholarships to be competed for next lity. Perchance this was owing to the purely practical tastes of parents in ses-ion would be the same as those at the session just closed, with two this new country, busied with the getting of a living. But he thought it exceptions, that of the Hardy Scholarship," of $50 and the "Litch was a pity that youth were not taught to appreciate the beauties of MilMemorial Scholarship." The latter was made up by subscriptions of the ton and Shakspeare-nay, that children were not encouraged to learn friends of the late Principal Leitch in Scotland and Canada, but the arrange parts of Tennyson, as well as hymns. He next addressed the Graduates in ments were not yet completed, and there would only be a partial amount a few happy words of advice, and concluded with a compliment to Printhis year; next and future years it would be $70. Both these are to be cipal Dawson, who, more than any other person, had since he came among open scholarships. The Principal, then, with the consent of the Senate, us urged forward by his untiring exertions the cause of academic educaannounced the following University Prizes:-1. The Kings on Prize of $50 tion. REV. DR. Cook Principal of Morrin College, next addressed the Confor the best essay on "Confederation on its bearings upon the Commercial vocation. He had been long connected with McGill University. Not long Prosperity of the British North American Colonie." Open to all students. after he came to this country he was named one of the Board of the Royal 2. The Montreal Prize of $40 for the best essay on "The Sabbath, in its Institution for the Advancement of Learning, and continued to act thereMosie and Christian Aspects." Open to all students of Theology, 3. The after upon it with the late Bi-hop of Quebec, and others—most of whom Toronto Prize of $40 for the best essay on "The Oratory of the Ancient had passed away. When the Board was reorganized, and properly made Greeks and Romans." Open to all students in Arts. 4. Church Agents' up of men resident in Montreal, he of course ceased to be upon it, but his Prize of $25 for the best essay on "The Scriptural Argument for Presby-interest in the Institution had not ceased, and when Morrin College was reterianism." Open to all students in Theology. Election of Fellows-Faculty cently affiliated, he was glad of the opportunity to renew his connection. of Arts, Mr. N. F. Dupuis; Faculty of Law Dr. Romanes: Faculty of Theo And he should be lacking in courtesy if he did not take that opportunity logy Mr. Robert Jardine. The Rev. Principal closed the proceedings by to recognize the prompitude and kindness with which Principal Dawson pronouncing the Benediction - Further Degrees Conferred.-Faculty of and the Chancellor had acted in the negotiations for this affiliation, how Arts, M. A., Rev. James Y. Cameron, M. A., Henry Edmisou, B. A., Den they had exerted themselves to remove all difficulties in the way. He ald Fraser, B. A., Robert Jardine, B. A., William McClennan B. A. B. A. heartily concurred also in what Dr. Leach had said with regard to the -Nanthan F. Dupuis, Peter C. McGregor, Evan C. W. McColl, Robert labours of the learned Principal of McGill-the Vice-Chancellor of the UniChambers, Francis H. Chrysler, William Caldwell, Peter McLaren, Samuel versity. Of Morrin College he would not say much. It had no very large Eakin, Charles F. Ireland.- Kingston News resources, and the English population near it was so small that they could not expect for many years to come, to have many students. It was well to do heartily at once what they could do, to have higher aime, to look forward to a still higher standard of education in the future, especially more support both from public and private benevolence. What the friends of the cause had most to dread was the apathy of the general public and the desire manifested by rich men to take their sons at the earliest practical moment from their teachers, and place them in their country houses. There is excuse for the poor perhaps that they should set their children to earn their livelihood at the earliest moment-but none for the rich of whom there must be many in a great town like Montreal, where one saw on every hand signs of great wealth and abounding prosperity. They had it on the highest authority that a man's life does not consist in the abundance of that which he possesses. Next after high principle and upright conluet, intellectual culture should be prized before all else. Nothing was so calculated as such culture to prevent men from giving way to low tastes MCGILL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION.-The anual Convocation was opened yesterday. The Chancellor, the Hon. C. D. Day, LL.D. presided The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Reverend the Vice Principal of McGill College. The Minutes of the first day of last Convocation were read. Convocation then proceeded to elect the F-llows in each of the Faculties as follows: In Aris-B. Chamberlain, M A., B.C L., and R. A. Leach, M.A., B.C.L. In Medicine-W. Sutherland, M.D. and R. Godfrey, M.D. In Law-W. B. Lambe, BC.L. and F. W. Torrance, B.C.L. The Dean of the Faculty of Arts then read the Honour and class list. FACULTY OF ARTS: Honours, Prizes and Standing Graduating Class, The Medallists. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Bethune, and Mr. Browne were called forward, and received their metals from the Chancellor. The Diplomas of Honours we e then handed to the Honour men by the Dean of Faculty. Messrs. Anderson, Watts, Bethune, T..bb, Perigo, Browne, Wilson, Grandy, Chipman, McLeod, Hartt, Morrison, and Beckett were called forward, and, oftentimes bred of indolence or vacuity of mind. The citizens of Montreal had been generous in their donations to the University; but the best aid they could give it would be to send their sons here, and so increase the numbers of those having an interest in University education. The Rev. Doctor concluded with some advice to the undergraduates. way of sufficient merit in the estimation of the Faculty to entitle him to compete, and shall take the highest marks in a special examination for the Medal. George Ross, M. A., was the successful e mpetitor for the Medal. William Gardner gained the Prize for the best examination in the final branches, and Clinton Wayne Kelly for the best examination in the pri The VICE CHANCELLOR then announced that the Corporation had confer- mary branches. Professor's Prize in Clinical Medicine, John McCurdy. red the honorary degree of L.L.D. upon H. H. Miles, Esq, M.A., Professor Prize in Natural History, Botany-O. H. Clarke, and A. A. Henderson, of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Bishop's College, Lenuoxville. Practical Anatomy, Demonstrator's Prizes. Senior class-For general Professor Miles had for many years taught with eminent ability in that excellence as a practical anatomist and for punctuality of attendance, prize Institution, his connection with which, he regretted to hear, was about to awarded to Mr. A E. Spolin. Students who deserve honourable mention as cease. This University desired in this way to recognize his long and good practical anatomists-Messrs W. H. Fraser, C. W. Kelly, L. B. Powers, faithful labours in the cause of education in Lower Canada. The Corpo-Roddick and J. Quarry. Junior class-The prize is divided between ration had also conferred the honorary degree of M A. upon Mr. Daniel Messrs Octavius H E. Clarke and Thomas J. Alloway. Both of these Wilkie of Quebec, Senior Master in the High School there, and Secretary gentlemen deserve credit for their care and painstaking in this department to Morrin College. He also had been long engaged in promoting the causes of their studies. Students of the first year, who deserve mention for diliof the higher grade of education in Lower Canada. And he might remark gence aud attention are Messrs G. J Bull, A. L. Wilson, F. I). Lue is, and C. here, that the University felt it its duty to be more and more chary of con J. Hamilton. Mr. Ross was then called forward, and received the Holmes ferring its honorary degrees, more especially this of M.A. It was not im Gold Medal, the Chancellor expressing a hope that he might prove as good possible that it would cense to be done in this latter case. But there had a man and as devoted to science and the duties of his profession as the been circumstances attendant upon our condition in Canada, just emerging late Dean of Faculty, w ose name the medal bore. Dr. Ross, we may as it were from a rudimental condition in respect of aca eniic education, also mention, was Chapman Medallist, of the year in which he graduated which seemed to call upon the University to recognize in 8 me such in the Faculty of Arts. The Dean of Faculty then delivered the prizes to the preliminary or preparatory work done by educators in the midst of the prize men. The graduates were then called up, and having made the many discouragements. For these reasons, as well as for the ascertained required declaration, received formally the degree of M.D., C.M. Dr. merit and learning of the recipients, these degrees had been conferred. Hickey then delivered the valedictory on behalf of the new graduates. He congratulated the friends of the University on the large numbers of Professor Fraser then delivered a very excellent parting address on graduates in Arts this year. It was the largest they had yet had, and thy behalf of the Faculty to the new graduates. Adverting to the prospects were not, for special reasons, likely to have for two years to come so many before them, he told them that the medical profession neither offered to again. After that he hoped to see the numbers again reached and main- those who pursued it the great gains of commerce or the distinctions won tained, if not surpassed. And he was glad to say that the men sent out at the bar, or in the army, but it did afford the means of most extensive this year, were in all respects such as the Professors could wish them, usefulness, of largely benefitting their fellow-men. To that end he urged They were to be congratulated not on their numbers alone but on their on them the duty of preserving their own health and cultivating their attainments. They were glad to welcome the first graduates from Morrin minds. He specially dwelt on the evil effects of indulgence in alcoholic College. They hoped they would annually have a like ple sure; and he stimulants as robbing a man of his usefulness in his profession. He adalso hoped that next year another affiliated College, St. Francis, would vised all those whose means permitted to go to the great medical schools send up men for the intermediate examination. One of the most dis- of Europe ere settling down to practice. He pointed out the need to keep tinguished of the McGill graduates had been named Professor of Mathe- pace with the progress of science. He urged upon them the need of strict matics there, and they had also secured a competent teacher of the Natural integrity, with reticence and patience in dealing with the sick, of the rule Sciences. He had felt very much moved and gratified by the kind and of doing to others as you would wish to be done by in dealing with their unexpected compliments paid him by the Rev. Vice-Principal and Rev. brethren in the profession: and finally, as their chief public duty, the proDr. Cook. To him it was a pleasure to have worked with men so true and motion of sanitary reforms; pointing out how much might be done for earnest as those with whom he had been associated. When he looked their fellow men in this direction. back upon the work they had accomplished, it seemed, notwithstanding several failures and drawbacks, a great one. And to such a work he would cheerfully devote the remainder of his life as he had given the last ten years. It should be the hope and ambition of all of them to make this continue in the future the greatest University of British America. The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (Dr. Campbell) then read the prize list of that faculty as follows. The total number of students in the past session has been 178. From Canada East, 93; Canada West, 72; New Brunswick, 8; Prince Edward Island, 2; Nova Scotia, 3; Newfoundland, 1; United States, 4. The number of students who have passed their primary examination for the M.D., C.M. degree, which includes Anatomy, Chem istry, Materia Medica, Institutes of Medicine, and botany or zoology is 39. The following are the names of students presented for the degree of M.D., George Ross, M.A., Samuel Campbell, Alexander Falkner, Edmund C. Walsh, Edmund Longley, William Fuller, John McCurdy, Thos. D. Laney, James A. Knowles, John Corsan, Julius Leavitt, Charles E. Hickey, James B. Hail, Rufus S. Parker, Alexander R. Ferguson, Alexander Anderson, Charles H. Cooke, William Wakeham, Alex. C. Savage, James Hayes, Phillip Burrows, Benjamin F. Burch, Emery Allard, John Bell, M.A., Jas. O'Leary, Jonas J. G. Harvey, James C. Irvine, Charles S. Parke, George Duncan, Thomas Gendron, Benjamin S. Wilson, John Adsetts, James T. Halliday, Charles E. Graham. The following gentlemen passed their examination, but are not of age. Their degrees will be conferred next meeting of Convocation :- William Gardner, Patrick Robertson, David M. Cassidy. The Medical Faculty prizes consist, first, of the Holmes Gold Medal, founded by the Faculty in honour of their late Dean, and two prizes in Books, for the best Primary, and best final graduation examinations. Second, the Holmes Gold Medal is awarded to the Student who, being of the graduating class, and having passed the Final Examinations, shall have prepared a Thesis The Dean of the Faclty of Law (Prof. Abbott) then read the list of prizes and of graduates in that Faculty, as follows:-John Alex. Bothwell, Christopher Benfield Carter, Henri Jules Tachereaux Duchesnay, Pierre Nagel Duprat, William Owen Farmer, Christophe Alphonse Geoffrion, Edwin Ruthven Johnson, R. A. Ramsay, Emery Robidoux, William Rese. Mr. Bothwell was then called forward, and Professor Abbott complimented him upon the fact that having been Logan medallist in the Faculty of Arts, he now carried off the highest prize-the Elizabeth Torrance Medal-(founded by John Torrance, Esq.,) in the Faculty of Law. He regretted the medal had not arrived, and that, therefore, Mr. Bothwell could not on that occasion receive it from the hands of the Chancellor. He felt called on, therefore, thus publicly to compliment him on having won it. And he would add this also, that the future career of one who had won so much distinction in the University would be watched hereafter with no ordinary interest by his late teachers and others. The Graduates being then called forward, made the required declaration, and the degree of Bachelor of Civil Law was formally conferred upon them. Mr. Geoffrion then delivered the valedictory on behalf of the graduates, and Professor Laflamme the parting address on behalf of the Faculty. 66. The Vice Chancellor then briefly addressed the Convocation, alluding with gratification to the fact that the number of students in the past year had been larger than ever before, viz. 314, or with those of the affiliated colleges, 350. The number of graduates also was larger, being this year And it was gratifying to know that the largest per centage of increase was in the Faculty of Arts. Another noteworthy feature in the results of this year's work was, that out of 7 honour men, 6 were sent up by the High School. Heretofore the students from the country districts had often won the greater number of places. Again, out of five medals this year, four had been carried off by High School boys; and the medals in the two professional faculties had been won by men who had graduated with |