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needed it was found that the appearance of the entered the Arts Faculty of McGill University. aforesaid fixings had very little to do with the Mr. Beverly Webster, B. C.S. 1892-7, and efficiency of the lights themselves. Mr. Clifford Gilmour, B C S. 1894-7, have also Things are in a far worse state now than entered the Arts Faculty of McGill ; while last year, and it is utter folly to try to work Mr. E. Cowan, B.C S. 1893-7, has entered the by the electric light now supplied to us. Faculty of Applied Science. M. Mr. Wm. T Cameron, B C.S. 1893-6, has left for England, where he will present himself as a candidate for the coming Army examina­ PERSONALS. tions. We notice with much pride and pleasure The marriage of two old LENNOXVILLE boys that all the old LENNOXVILLE boys at the Royal occur this month, and in each case their brides Military College have the honour of being have been chosen from among the daughters officers. Mr. Cecil N. Dean is Company Ser of the Republic. geant ; Messrs. W. B Kingsmill, Alison On Saturday, October 2nd, Mr Herbert Smith and H. Paysant are Sergeants, and Mr. B. Scofield, B.C.S. 1874-7, was married to Miss N. L. Bingay is a Corporal. Ruth Grace Huntley, at Hartford, Conn., and Mr. Sidney H. Ball, B.C.S. 1896-7, has on Wednesday, October 20th, Mr. Frederick entered the service of the Eastern Townships Stapely Wonham was united to Miss Bessie Bank at Richmond, P. Q. Wilson, the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Wilson, Mr. Cecil G. LaFrenaye, B.C S. 1893-7, of St. George’s Church, Stuyvesaut Square, has obtained a good position in the office of New York Mr. and Mrs. Wonham will live the Dominion Cotton Co., at Magog, P.Q., and in New York, while Mr. and Mrs. Schofield his cousin, Mr. Hugo M. Cummins, has been will reside in St. John, N. B appointed to the Eastern Townships Bank at Another wedding of interest to many old Waterloo, P.Q. LENNOXVILLE boys will be that of Miss Lillias Mr. Charles Sise has accepted a good Ivy Hayward, daughter of Mr. Gerald S. Hay position in the Bell Telephone Co., while his ward, the well-known miniature painter, and brother, Mr. Edward Sise, is meeting with sister to Mr. Harold Hayward, the late Senior much success as a practical electrician in Prefect of the School. Miss Hayward will be New York. married at St.John’s Church, Larchmont, N.Y., Mr. ‘ Bob’ McDougall, late of the Bank on Saturday, Oct. 20th, to Mr. Constant Bird. of Montreal, has been offered a position of im Mr. Geoffry D. Porteous, B.C.S. 1890 -7, portance in the new office of the Dominion has entered the Bank of Montreal. Cotton Co , St James Street, Montreal. Mr. Dalby Morkill, B.C.S. 1892-7, has The engagement is announced of Mr. joined his father, Mr. R. D. Morkill, Jr., B.C.S. George Carington Smith, B.C.S, 1881-5, to 1862-8, at Rossland, B.C. Miss Dawes, of Lachine. Mr. Kenneth B. Gordon, B.C.S. 1891-7, Lt.-Col. Wm. Yale, B.C.S. 1861-6, Royal has entered the banking house of J. Kennedy Scots Fusiliers, who is stationed at Bermuda Todd & Co., Wall street. New York. as D A G. to the Forces, has lately been on a Mr. Reginald Purves, B C S. 1892-7, has visit to his old home in Chambly. 16 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 17

still continues to be held in high esteem by History of the African Church. His work in is endeavoring to arrange a series of matches will continue to support both the Library and those who know it. the School is much appreciated. to be played in Montreal during the month. the Reading room. The new year has brought with it many Mr. Davies came to us from St. John’s The team this year will be very light, owing On September 29, the feast of St. Michael changes. Many of those of whom we were School, Montreal, where he was a Master for to the fact that last year it was composed and All Angels, Mr. Watson was ordained very fond have gone, and others have taken two years. He is a member of the University almost entirely of Sixth Form boys who have deacon in St. George’s Church, LENNOXVILLE, their places. Especially do we miss the Senior of London, England ; and has devoted a great left the School. We hope, however, by hard by the Lord Bishop of Quebec. The School Boy of the School last year—Hayward, and deal of time to the study of music. Mr. Davies work to overcome difficulties, and to make a attended the service, which was most impres­ his fellow prefects. To the new Prefects The is a valuable addition to the staff, for not only somewhat creditable showing. sive, and the regular choir was reinforced by Mitre extends its congratulations ; and to the being a musician and an excellent teacher, he Pattee Max is to be congratulated on several students from the College. new boys it offers a hearty welcome. We trust is also a good cricketer in which branch of his appointment as Senior Prefect. He will Among the numerous improvements that that they—the new boys —will soon find them athletics the boys of the School will be glad to no doubt, do credit to the School and himself have been commenced on the School grounds selves at home, and that a feeling of sympathy know he is successful. in the discharge of his duties. He is ably during the summer we must not forget to men­ will shortly arise, if indeed it has not already Mr. Watson is not in need of an introduc assisted by the new Prefects Cassils, Gordon tion the Headmaster’s house, which, now that done so between them, the Masters and the tion to readers of The Mitre. His character Max, Stevens, Stuart and Laing, with Gil the rafters are on, begins to show signs of old boys. and work in the College are well known to all. mour as Prefect-Librarian. completion. Our genial Head is indeed worthy In athletics we also anticipate a success­ As a Master in the School, his work, we have The prospects of the Chapel Choir are of this consideration on the part of the Com­ ful year. The Football Club, under the man­ no doubt, will be of high order. decidedly promising Though there are few mittee. We hope he will spend many happy agement of its enthusiastic captain, Pattee, is At the annual meeting of the Recreation of the old trebles left, the recruits in that days under its roof. making splendid progress. In hockey the Club the following officers were elected : Presi department are all that can be desired—and On Oct. 5th the B. C. S. Choir performed prospects are good ; and cricket will receive dent, the Headmaster; Vice-P., H. G. Pattee ; with the assistance of those students who have its annual pilgrimage to Compton to act as substantial support from Mr. Davies. And Sec.-Treas., Mr. Scott ; Committee, Gilmour, kindly volunteered their services there is no Supplementary Choir on the occasion of the here we must congratulate ourselves upon the Cassils, Carruthers, Dobbin, Austin. At a reason why excellent results should not be Harvest Festival. The fates were propitious new gymnasium—no mean one indeed—whose subsequent meeting the financial estimates attained. in the matter of weather, which is an import­ walls are steadily rising. The contractors are were brought down and apportioned. The The boys are very thankful to the Bishop ant factor on this particular occasion, and a pushing the work on as fast as possible, and desirability of forming a Dancing Class was for being instrumental in getting them a sufficiently early arrival was made to admit of by the end of the football season we hope that discussed and approved of. It is hoped that holiday during his official visit to the College a preliminary practice, which was freely at­ this branch of athletics will be flourishing. sufficient interest will be shown in the matter and School. The day was thoroughly enjoyed. tended by intending members of the congrega­ We are delighted that Mr. Hudspeth has to warrant the Committee in establishing one. The “ half” in honor of an old master’s return tion. The pretty little Church looked charm­ returned to resume his duties as Senior The Headmaster, Mr. LeRay, and Mr. was also much appreciated. ing in its festive attire, and the service, which Mathematical and Science Master. During Scott were on hand the opening day of term It may not be out of place here to especi­ was accompanied by our old friend, Mr. Dorey, his absence Mr. Hudspeth spent the greater looking as though the vacation had agreed ally commend the Prefects for so emphatically was hearty in the extreme. Dr. Dumbell was part of his time in the study of Art under the with them. The two former spent their time asserting their right to superiority among the the preacher, and after service Mr. Parker, an great masters in Paris. We feel honored to in Quebec, and the latter in Ontario. boys of the School. That they have publicly old friend of the School, entertained his guests think that his loyalty to the School induced We have before us a nicely written Pros­ announced to the School their intention of in his usual hospitable manner. We have said him to return and give us the benefit of his pectus of Harrow House, the private school putting down anything unworthy of a gentle that the singing display was creditable, but labours and wide experience, which have been opened by Mr. Acklom in Halifax. We under man is worthy of great praise. They may be the gastronomic one was magnificent, and already felt in no small degree. stand that Mr. Acklom—and we believe there assured of a hearty co-operation on the part there must be many widows and orphans in The places of Mr. Auden and Mr. Mundy is now a Mrs. Acklom—is meeting with suc­ of the Masters. the neighbouring poultry yards to testify to have been filled by Mr. Davies and Mr. cess. The Mitre sends greetings. The Glee Club has been re-organised with the gaps made in their family circle. Watson respectively; and Mr. Holme, who has Mr. Mundy is a master in Davenport the Headmaster as president and Stevens sec­ Last year the interest in School work was been appointed lecturer in the College, also School, St. John, N.B., and Mr. Auden is retary. With the musical talent now in the somewhat slack on account of the constantly assists in the School. doing tutorial work in Quebec. School we anticipate excellent results. bad state of the electric light. All complaints Mr. Holme is a Jesus College, Cambridge, The Football Club has been organised The Reading room has been improved by were answered, “ It will be better next year.’’ man. He took his degree with high Honors with the following officers : Secretary, Mr. the erection of a desk for the newspapers. The Great things were naturally expected, and in History; and since graduation won the Scott; Captain, H. G. Pattee; Committee, Secretary hopes to have new covers for the when the new fixings were first seen our hopes Hulsean Prize for an admirable thesis on the Mr. Watson, Gilmour, Cassils. The Secretary magazines shortly. We hope that the boys remained high, but the first time light was 14 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 15

Mr. Hudspeth to his former post, the Labora­ yet our accommodation was ever sufficient to was disposed of, consisting of reading of the be successful. In referring to the Queen, he tory. Many of our present students who have meet all demands. report of the previous year and adoption of fervently expressed the wish that she might be passed through Bishop’s College School have At present it is quite the reverse. We same, the admittance of new members, election spared to see another Jubilee in 1907. Dr. already had the opportunity of meeting him, are taxed to the utmost to find places of resi­ of officers, and the choice of magazines for the Allnatt’s remarks were most enthusiastically and are now attending his lectures with evi dence for the new comers, and as a result Arts ensuing year. A large number of the old received. dent satisfaction. Students are located in many of the private magazines was retained, while many new ones The next toast was to “ Our Visitors,” L. R. Holme, B.A., Camb., our new Lec dwellings in Lennoxville. were added, among which we welcome the proposed by the Principal. Here he took oc turer, at once ingratiated himself in the good­ While we are aware that the authorities Forum, North American Review, Frank Les casion to give a hearty welcome to the mem will of those whom he has met. are seriously considering the present state of lie's, and others. bers of the McGill team, and dwelling on the He has the happy faculty of making an affairs, it is to be hoped that their action will We hope that all our Students will become existing good feeling between the two Univer­ inexhaustive subject most interesting to his not be delayed too long. Meanwhile many members of the Reading Room, for in our sities, he hoped it would ever continue. Dr. hearers. We are confident that the results are deprived of the advantages of residence in selection we have endeavoured to suit the taste Adams brought his remarks to a close by a attained in his department will leave nothing the College which is no mean consideration. of all. Here may be found light stories by vigorous eulogy on the game of football. to be desired. With the opening of the College comes the favourite authors of the day, illustrated Needless to say he was loudly applauded. It invariably happens when a keen sense the season of football, the game so dear to all and comic papers, reviews and scientific jour­ Mr. Grace, Captain of the visiting team, of pleasure is experienced, that shadows arise Collegians. Football has of late years become nals for more studious hours, and the news of replied in a happy vein. He assured us that, which foretell impending danger. This was largely identified with College athletics. the world given to its readers by dailies from although they had defeated us on the campus, especially noticeable when the excitement of Every game is linked peculiarly with some in­ Montreal, Toronto, Quebec and New York. we had conquered their hearts, and that they meeting old friends and acquaintances had stitution or country. England has her crick Everyone wishes to be in contact with the would ever retain pleasant memories of the subsided. Then it was perceived that a few et ; Canada her hockey; America her base world. From its magazines, journals and hospitality with which they had been received. bore a melancholy look. ball, and Colleges have their football dailies it is that we learn of the world,—what The Referee, Our Captain, and “ The It behooved us to find out immediately Here at Lennoxville we, too, wish to ex­ its people are doing, their achievements in Grub Committee” were the toasts which the specific cause, and in a short time we dis cel in the game that has become the College science, art, learning, literature,—in fact every­ brought the speech-making to a close. covered that a few “ Sups ” were the unfortu game all over the American continent. thing of this everyday life that all should A very acceptable musical programme was nate evils. It is gratifying to note that those We have the facilities and the material to know. rendered during the evening by Messrs. Car­ interested have passed over safely, and now a make ours a winning team, but to attain suc­ On Saturday evening, October 9th, after rol, Brown, Simon and Phelan of Bishops, spirit of contentment reigns supreme. cess we must be faithful in our training and the football match, the Students of both after which some of the visitors treated us to Our Freshmen are a manly lot. They practice. Faculties entertained the members of the one of the songs of McGill. take a keen interest in all branches of ath­ Seniors, Juniors, Freshmen ! we want visiting team in a worthy manner. About Great praise is due to the members of the letics, and became at once identified with your zeal and enthusiasm, and we expect you nine o’clock an inviting “ spread ” was served Entertainment Committee, Messrs. Burns, everything tending towards the welfare of the to continue the good work already begun. All in the dining hall, and when our visitors Wayman and Walker. Upon them fell the Institution. should be willing to turn out for practice, and had been ushered in and the Professors responsibility of making the dinner a success, With very good grace did they acquit not leave it to a few of the old members, to had arrived, all gathered round the fes and that they had proved equal to the task was themselves in the arduous task of becoming keep up the honour of the Institution. Es­ tive board. The Rev. Dr. Allnatt, Presi evident from the hearty reception which a toast more intimately acquainted with their Seniors, pecially we look to the Freshmen and new dent of the College Football Club, was in the in their honour received during the course of the ordeal being somewhat trying. members. It is from them we must expect chair, and the Rev. Principal Adams and Rev. the evening. The feverish haste exhibited by them to the material and success of future teams. Professor Wilkinson acted as vice-chairmen. be at Lectures in time evinces a wonderful In conclusion, we ask you all to loyally When justice had been done to the good things thirst for knowledge, which is certainly most support our captain, who has laboured so provided, Dr. Allnatt rose to propose the first SCHOOL NOTES. gratifying to the Professors, but really it re­ faithfully to bring out the abilities of our team, toast, “ The Queen.” In the course of his re flects on their predecessors. so that this season may have a memorable marks, Dr. Allnatt expressed his appreciation Perhaps at no time in the history of B C. However, we extend them a cordial wel close. of the honour done him in appointing him School have the prospects for successful work come, and are assured that our interests will The annual meeting of the Reading Room President of the Club. While his knowledge been more encouraging than at present. Not not suffer at their hands. Association was held on Tuesday evening, the of the game was limited, he took a personal only have the vacancies on the staff been filled Although it has been customary each year 28th of September. The Rev. Principal occu interest in the athletic pursuits of the Stu­ to the satisfaction of all, but the large increase to pride ourselves on our increasing numbers, pied the chair. The usual routine of business dents, and he hoped that our season would in the number of boys shows that the School MITRE. 12 THE MITRE. THE 13

a candidate for Holy Orders, has taken up his gard to temperature the day was an ideal one, absence of any inclination to retaliate on the over to the Chapel for Compline, an inconveni­ quarters in this House that he may enjoy the being cool and bright, but a very strong west part of the players. ence without doubt, yet one for which we are erly wind blowing at the time interfered with liberally recompensed by the charming addi­ quiet and calm which it affords. The Divinity House regrets that Mr. J. the game to a considerable extent. tion to our number, which this extra room has A. Wilson has seen fit to forsake his old quar­ The teams lined up as follows : rendered possible. DIVINITY NOTES. Regarding this scarcity of room might ters for the Arts Building. McGill Bishops we be allowed to offer a few words of ad­ On September 27th and 28th the Lord Grace (Capt):. ... back ...... Mitchell On our arrival, after the summer vac. Gillies...... halfbacks...... Rothera vice. The intelligent observer on walk­ Bishop of Quebec interviewed severally and Cowan...... “ ...... Winder we were pleased to note that certain improve Glassco...... “ “ Abbott ing through our building is at once struck collectively the candidates for Holy Orders. Young...... quarter ... Rankin (Capt) ments, the particulars of which need not be with the waste of space which he sees there. This term the subject of his address was his Ogilvie ...... scrimmage...... Richmond enumerated here, had been effected in the Byers ...... " Carter Passages fully eight feet wide stretch from one late visit to England for the Lambeth Confer­ Hall ...... “ Wurtele Divinity House ; we are sure that they will Austin...... forward ...... Moor end of the structure to the other ; now two ence, and some account of the work done at Shefford...... Taylor contribute very largely to our comfort. the Conference. Russell...... “ ...... Thompson feet is quite enough to allow for the passage Robertson ...... Donnelly A change has been made in the time for Sutherland ■■■■ “ Pattee While we were rather disappointed that of any ordinary man, provided that he will Todd...... ” ...... Johnson toke the trouble to walk sideways ; in fact we Sunday service. It is now held at 10.30 in Trenholm ...... Watson during our absence more had not been done towards the restoration of the Chapel, yet our are quite certain that every man in this build stead of 9 45. Week-day evening services, we are glad to McGill won the toss for goal and of course sorrow was somewhat lessened by the fact that ing, with the exception perhaps of one, could chose the position most favoured by the direc­ the Chancel at least had been completed and easily adopt this form of locomotion. Now note, are much more hearty and bright. The tion of the wind. by the news that further improvements are one proposal is as follows : To construct bunks, reason is probably due to the fact that now we The ball was kicked off at 2:53 o'clock. shortly to follow. There is a probability, we three feet by six, along the sides of the pas­ have the organ in the evening. In the first half McGill secured the first touch will not say a likelihood, that the permanent sages, in the manner which one sees in a down. This was followed by a series of flooring for the body of the Chapel and the stateroom of an ocean steamer. This arrange­ scrimmages and short runs in the direction of stalls will be inserted sometime during this ment, while providing beds for many more ARTS NOTES. the McGill line, when a touch-down was scored term. men, would leave the necessary space of two by Wurtele. feet in the centre of the passage. Should this Our Faculty has again opened for the This was shortly followed by a second On Wednesday, Sept. 29th, St. Michael prove insufficient for our needs, the lecture coming year, and work has been resumed touch-down by McGill. and All Angels, Mr. Watson, B.A., was rooms could easily be converted into bedrooms under most favorable conditions. More stu Score, 8 to 4 in favor of McGill. ordained Deacon in St. George’s, Lennoxville. during certain hours out of the twenty-four dents, and the lecturing staff increased are the The play throughout was very even, both The Rev. Professor Wilkinson preached a by placing folding beds in the form of tables, characteristics that mark out the present sides playing hard. very impressive sermon, comparing the minis­ cupboards, etc., in them. season. In the second half the game was rather trations of a Deacon in the Church to that of We are pleased to record the entrance of The majority of the students were present rough. Robertson of McGill was severely the holy angels. All the numerous friends of several of last term's graduates into the Divin for the opening lectures. hurt and had to be removed from the field. Mr. Watson, who were able to do so, availed ity House, they are as follows: Messrs. C. W. All appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed Captain Rankin showed a most sportsmanlike themselves of the opportunity of being pres­ Mitchell, B.A., Prince of Wales Medallist and the vacation, and equally determined to make spirit in sending off one of his own men in ent with him on that solemn occasion. Chancellor’s Prizeman of ’97 ; G. F. C. Caffin, this year's efforts signal ones. order to equalize the game. B.A. ; A. H.Wurtele, B.A.; W. Balfour, B.A.; The atmosphere abounds in good resolu Our readers will be pleased to learn that Rothera narrowly missed a drop for goal, W. E. Patterson, B.A. ; J. W. Wayman, B.A.; tions for the future, which if carried out will Mrs. Allnatt has almost entirely recovered and McGill “ rouged ” the ball. E N. R. Burns, B.A., and A. W. Dutton, B.A. reflect credit both to the students and the from her serious illness of last winter. This, McGill exhibited some very neat team We are also glad to extend a hearty wel­ University. no doubt, is due to the bracing air of Cap a play, especially in the last touch-down, when come to Rev. E. Costigan, who has come to us Success in study, victory in athletics, l’Aigle, where that lady spent the summer. Gillies kicked a goal. from active mission work in the diocese of On would be a fitting close for a year begun so When time was called the score stood at Owing to the state of congestion in which tario ; to Mr. Brewer, of Magdalene College, brightly. 14 to 5 in favor of McGill. the vary large attendance of both Faculties Cambridge, who has been appointed to a Clas­ The recent acquisition made in our staff The game throughout was marked by the has placed us, the room formerly used for the sical Lectureship; to Mr. H. Hamilton, of of Lecturers has already proved to be a valu­ best of feeling on both sides, and although Oratory has been converted into a dwelling Christ Church, Oxford ; and to Mr. J. Worrall, able one., ______there were several hard tackles there was an room. This, of course, necessitates our going of Caius College, Cambridge, who, though not It is with pleasure that we welcome back THE MITRE. 11 10 THE MITRE.

To the right of us rise the domes of the there a few people are swimming about in the rod and tackle, which are of more moment to defined through the heated air. The punts Observatoire. Was it beneath that dome that transparent water, for the Seine is not a dirty him than the large heavy net basket of wine, blazing in sunshine float above the deep reflec some savant discovered a clue to the velocity river even in the heart of Paris. There a and provisions committed to the care of his tions of the trees on the opposite bank. Two of light ? It is a far cry from Lennoxville to fisherman in bright green corduroy swings a wife. The young man and his sweetheart or three pleasure boats are pulled leisurely up the Place de l’Observatoire, yet what else could loaded net over his head and throws it from walk happily away, his arm linked in hers, or or down the river towards shady places among one recall on seeing a statute in honor of Le- him, spreading it as it goes. Held by a rope more probably about her waist. And. too, the the islands. (But the dainty skiff as we know verrier ? Near the corner of the Boulevard attached to the middle it sinks to the bottom girl who seeks a temporary lover and a day’s it in America is rare and the outrigger almost St. Michel is the entrance to the Closerie des like a parachute and entangles everything in diversion is not absent from the festive scene. unknown ) Many times we must shift our Lilas, popularly known as the Bal Bullier, the area that it covers. Slowly he drags it A terribly deformed girl is wheeled about by places in the course of the afternoon as the celebrated in the annals of the Latin Quarter, into his punt as the steamboat approaches two brothers, for whom no service on her be shadow of our friendly tree performs its revo whose external decorations are probably not as and transfers his microscopical fish to a bas half is too humiliating. The everlasting lution. vulgar as to a foreigner they seem ket. Barges of stone which crowd the left hoodlum, smoking cheap cigarettes, leers im­ But as the afternoon wears on the proces­ But we are carried on, on past the military bank are being unloaded by workmen strip­ pudently in the face of every unprotected wo­ sion of people which has hitherto been di­ hospital, Val de Grace, the more famous Sal ped to the waist and tanned the colour of man. He does not require description. The rected away from the wharf begins now to set petriere and the Jardin des Plantes to the Pont terra cotta. type is known in America, where he has taken in towards it. The fishermen reluctantly lift d’Austerlitz. The little floating wharf is We pass the Ceinture (a double line of root and flourishes luxuriantly. Au old wo their hooks and slowly and regretfully return. crowded too, and the low-funnelled steamer ap­ railway which makes the circuit of the city), man, broiling herself over a charcoal brazier Linked arm in arm across the wide path a proaching seems loaded to the water’s edge. the Barriere (a rampart and ditch, perfectly this hot day, offers us potatoes fried in oil— number of girls with their lovers swing cheer­ It touches the wharf with a scarcely percepti­ complete as fortifications, yet perfectly useless), Boston chips in this far-off land. Another ily homeward, singing some popular strain, ble shock. A few passengers are landed first, the towns of Ivry and Tolbiac, enter the mouth hawks about some pastry of a popular kind. light-hearted and happy. White capped nurses and then a limited number are allowed to em of the Marne, and in a few minutes arrive at It looks like honey comb, tastes a little like and grandmothers are pursuing and collecting bark, for the western rule that there is always Charenton. beeswax is dusted with icing sugar, and, when their irresponsible charges. The sober matrons room for one more does not prevail here. The sun pours down in a scorching glare well made, is uncommonly nice. This same and daughters, happy wives and husbands These boats (mouches as they are called) of as we climb the northern bank, which is also confection is a feature of every popular resort. pausing to look with reverence and sympathy which there is a large fleet, and which have a the southern buttress of a canal. There is a We compose ourselves for the afternoon on scenes of happiness and linger at every monopoly of the river passenger traffic, are wide footpath on the bank screened by a double with our books or sketching materials. There step. permitted to cany only two hundred and row of poplars. Beneath on one side the tow is a view of an old mill in the distance and The sun with waning intensity throws seventy-five passengers, and the rule is strictly path of the canal, on the other the low banks some willows on the nearer islands, not much longer shadows across the Marne. The punts observed. of the Marne, covered with sun-dried grass and of a scene, yet enough to give a pretence of which an hour or two ago lay above the reflec­ Places, s'il vous plait ! The fare is four shrubs. The passengers on our crowded being occupied in the midst of a people much tions of the poplars are now also beneath their cents of our money, and in return for it each steamer have dispersed in various directions, more interesting than their surroundings. shadows. We have finished our sketches and passenger receives a check which he delivers some to the Bois de Vincennes, some to one Boats arrive from Paris every ten minutes. recline for a time by the side of the canal, on landing. side or other of the Marne, the canal, or a mill Consider how many people must arrive in the while a lover and his lass try to amuse us The Seine presents a lively spectacle this stream, which, singularly enough, are all par course of a short afternoon. The pleasure with their playful caresses. But evening is sunny morning. Besides the low-decked allel and side by side for a mile or more, and seekers throng up the road to the Bois de Vin approaching, and the breeze along the stream mouches, which are darting hither and thither, others on the tramways to a still more distant cennes, or walk rapidly past us on the bank of is now languidly cool. We, too, join the there are steam tugs noisily dragging their suburbs. the canal to some cool resting place. Each homeward procession, and soon the boat bears trains of barges, full of wine or wood or It is not exactly high-life—a word which, boat brings, of course, its quota of anglers. us swiftly down the current toward the great charcoal or stone, towards the city, or various by the way, the French have adopted and pro­ The opposite shore of the Marne is lined with City. H. commodities back again into the heart of the nounce hig-life—which prevails at Charenton punts, and both sides of the canal and river country. One singular craft drags itself along and the vicinity. As the residents of the aristo are simply fringed with the patient sportsmen, by a cable, which it lifts from the bed of the cratic quarters affect the Bois de Boulogne, so but, so far as we can see, not one of them FOOTBALL. stream over the bow and pays out again at it is the denizens of St. Antoine and the vicini catches anything the livelong day. the stern. It is a slow method of progression, ty of the Bastile who, as a rule, take their out The sun is scorching the scanty verdure, The first match in the Intermediate Series, but in power enormous. Stablemen are wash ing at Charenton. The father of a family has for no rain has fallen the past four weeks. McGill vs. Bishops, was played on the grounds ing horses in shallow enclosures, and here and come to spend the day. He carries the fishing- Every object, even a few yards away, is mistily of the latter on Saturday, Oct, 9th. With re- 8 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 9 of the Diocese of Montreal ’’ had sometime “ certitude we possess of the standing of our and afterwards, for many years, as Professor. American continent To the poor citizens of previously entered the lists with “Catholic “ spiritual Mother, the Church of England, as Dr. Roe has evidently shown a deeper insight, benighted France it is enough that the sun Theologian” on the subject of the Bull “Apos “ a true living fruitful branch of the Holy not only into the Anglican position, but into shines and the rain falls on Sunday, that the toliae Curae," The Archdeacon was not in “ Catholic Church of our Lord and Saviour the usual Roman allegations against it, and winds blow and flowers bloom, that children volved in this controversy until his position “Jesus Christ.’’ Again, (p. 69) “C. T.” says : Roman theology, than his opponent thought are born into a beautiful world and men sadly on a certain point in his paper, as published “ Mr. Roe gives two citations from the Cate for. His reasoning is close and logical, his leave it ; enough, that all nature works yet in the Star, was attacked by “Catholic Theo­ chism of the Council of Trent, which is ‘of statements and citations indisputable ; his con keeps high holy day. So, indulgent Church logian.” Hence arose the correspondence be­ “ the highest authority in the Catholic Church.’ ” troversial style courteous and dignified, (we enjoins the holy day and permits the holiday. tween Dr. Roe and “C. T.,” before mentioned. Mr. Roe did not say “ the highest authority in are bound to concede this also to “ Catholic It was a glorious morning in September, It is not our purpose to review in detail the Catholic Church.” He said (p. 56) “ the Theologian ”) and his grasp of the subject but warmer than usual at that period of the the contents of the pamphlet; we have merely highest authority in the Roman Church,’’ and statesmanlike, exhibiting a vast fund of know­ year. The chestnut trees about the city had indicated what led up to its publication, and (p. 58) “ the Trent Catechism, the highest Ro- ledge. He has, unfortunately for his adver­ shed their foliage a month ago and were once will offer only two or three observations regard­ “ man authority,” which puts a very different sary, left him no loophole for escape—his more arrayed in spring green and bore fresh ing it and its author. complexion on the matter. every argument has been hunted down to clusters of flowers. The oleander trees in the We feel it would be presumption to criti­ In all these quotations the italics are ours. earth. Yet Dr. Roe appears to desire, not so Luxembourg gardens displayed their splendid cise Dr. Roe’s work, and futile to reiterate So, all the way through the correspondence much the overthrow of an opponent, as the scarlet bloom, while great bushes of heliotrope only some of his words. The Archdeacon's “ C. T.” applies the term “ Catholic ” to the maintenance of his own and his brethren’s diffused fragrance around. On such a day all paper and letters fairly bristle with points Roman Church exclusively. Dr. Roe is care­ position under attack. Paris seeks the suburbs. The trams were made in favour of our own Orders and against ful always to speak of the Roman Church as After reading the Archdeacon’s publica­ crowded even at ten o’clock in the morning, so the Roman estimation of them ; and nothing the Roman Church, and to reserve the term tion one feels compelled to bow to his superior we found only standing room on the front ought to satisfy our readers but a thoughtful “ Catholic’’for the whole undivided Church knowledge, and to be convinced more than platform of one bound for the Bastile, which perusal of this little work in its entirety. either as it ought to be now, or as it was 900 ever that Anglicans need have no fear of their would cross the Seine at the Pont d’Austerlitz. We cannot refrain from one general re­ years ago, in fact. Leaving the Anglican credentials being submitted to a most search­ Places and objects of interest abound even mark which applies to all discussions between Church entirely out of the question, how do ing examination by unbiased minds. But who in that short ride. We cross the Boulevard Anglicans and Romans, and which is exem­ our Roman friends dispose of the 80 000,000 is to be the judge ? St. Michel, the great high-way of the Latin plified in this pamphlet. It seems quite im­ of our Greek brethren ? Are they without the The easy grace with which the writer Quarter, at the Place d’Observatoire. Here possible for Roman Catholics to grasp the pale of the Catholic Church, too ? handles his subject is some proof of the stands the statue of Marshal Ney, which marks idea of the Church of Christ—the Catholic Not only does this confusion of terms strength which he feels in the truth of his the place of his execution. To the left we Church—being divided into branches, which show a lamentable weakness in discerning the position, as one who has his Orders in direct look down the beautiful Avenue de l’Observa- exist separate from each other. Whether this relative historical positions of the Roman succession from the Apostles, in all fullness, toire, as far as the Luxembourg Palace,—aud state of things should exist is another point. Catholic and English Churches, but an unpar without break, diminution or any other flaw. we have used the word ‘ beautiful ’ in no The terms “Catholic” and "Roman Catholic” donable carelessness in quoting which is only May this University produce many such mere conventional sense. At the foot of the are, to them, synonymous. From their train­ successful in obscuring the truth. loyal sons as the Venerable Archdeacon Roe. Avenue is spread out the Garden, adorned with ing this is not surprising. Witness on p. 67: Dr. Roe’s publication is of double interest statues and fountains. Towards us opens the “ In endeavouring to prove that the Catholic to members of Bishop’s University. Not only Avenue itself,—a perfect little gem of land­ “ Church has continually erred concerning the as a Canadian Church institution of learning, ON THE SEINE AND MARNE. scape gardening, while near at hand in this “ Sacrament of Holy Orders, &c.,” says “Cath­ and (in one of its departments) of training for golden autum sunshine, glitter and sparkle olic Theologian.’’ Surely Dr. Roe has not English Orders, do we appreciate the efforts “ Do the boats ply on Sunday ?’’ we had the jets and spray from the finest fountain been trying to prove that the Catholic Church of a Canadian Churchman to place a true asked our concierge, for want of a better au­ even in Paris. Macmonnies’ noble fountain has continually erred concerning the Sacra­ estimate upon the sacred ministry of the thority. “ But yes, monsieur and madame, at the Chicago Exposition will be recalled by ment of Holy Orders, or any other matter Anglican branch of the Church Catholic ; but, every day,” surprised in some degree at the many, but it is impossible not to feel that it whatsoever ! For would he not be stultifying (and what is of special interest to us) we are question. was inspired by Carpeaux’ nobler work. The his own and his Church’s position, which he proud of the learning, research, loyalty and We had recently left behind us a Western possession by the Luxembourg Gallery of has been so stoutly defending, for every part ability exhibited by a graduate of this Univer­ civilization and our brains still throbbed with Maignan’s Dream (or Apotheosis) of Carpeaux must have erred if the whole erred ? But we sity ; one who has been long and honorably echoes of the contentious religiosity which is a tribute from the State to the memory of a find (p. 65) that Dr. Roe is convinced of “the associated with its interests, first as a student, characterize some parts—small parts—of the maker. THE MITRE. 7 6 THE MITRE.

deacon’s careful and scholarly review and re­ CANADA IN 1897. their fellow-countrymen who presided over the that the advantage of our peculiar position is deliberations of the British Medical Associa­ reduced to minimum, But, on the other baud, futation of the Pope’s Apostolic Letter con­ At a banquet given in London in July tion which met this summer in Montreal. it may be said that it is not in the great affairs demning Anglican Orders as invalid, but the last in honour of the visiting Colonial Premiers, This remarkable coincidence of unusual events of State that the effect may be expected to subsequent correspondence which took place Sir William Whiteway, Premier of Newfound­ ought to make the year 1897 a famous one in show itself first, but rather in the habits, cus­ between the Archdeacon and his Roman Cath­ land, made an interesting though very natural Canadian history, especially as it also brings toms and modes of thought of the people; in olic adversary, “A Catholic Theologian,” in complaint. He said that he, with several of with it high prices, a bountiful harvest, and the kind of stand-point from which they will the columns of the Montreal Star, in the the other Premiers, had been invited to visit every sign of returning prosperity. look upon themselves in their relations to the spring of this year. Ireland, and that to the invitation had been It is, however, a disagreeable fact to which rest of the world. There should be no insular It will be remembered that Pope Leo XIII added a special request that they would come Canadians should not attempt to close their prejudice against things imported from abroad; published his Bull on 13th September, 1896, in their native costume ! eyes, that the population of Canada has not no wilful blindness to the good points in the proclaiming Orders in the English Church to To those who live in an enlightened and been increasing by leaps and bounds during state of society and government as existing in be invalid, which is tantamount to a declara­ progressing country such ignorance must seem the last decade. Although the increase has other countries, and no hesitation in adopting tion that there is no Church of England—that almost incomprehensible, and in educated been sure and steady, yet it has been very them wholesale, or if this is impossible, in Anglican Christians, members of what we call people quite unpardonable. Unfortunately, slow. But it may now be reasonably expected adapting them to, and incorporating them into the Church of England, are as sheep without however, it is by no means uncommon, though that the flow of emigration from Europe in their own system. shepherds. Archbishop Benson, of Canter­ we may hope that after the year of Jubilee, general and Great Britain in particular, will If this frame of mind finds a home among bury, was in the act of preparing a reply on 1897, ignorance of this kind, in respect of this be turned towards Canada in increased volume, the great mass of the people, it will not be long behalf of the Anglican Communion, when re­ country at least, will be found only in very re especially as the leakage into the United States before its beneficial effects will be seen, not moved by the hand of death in October last. mote quarters. It is scarcely too much to say seems to have greatly decreased, and there even only in the politics of the Federal, Provincial His successor, Archbishop Temple, however, that never before in her whole history has appear to be numbers of farmers who are leav and municipal governments, but also through took up the work, and with his brother Arch­ Canada attained so prominent a position in the ing the North-Western States of the Union to out the whole field of corporate organization bishop of York, made public on 19th February, eyes of the world, or occupied so large a por­ take up laud in Canada. In fact, it would al­ and administration. And how important and 1897, the “Answer of the Archbishops of tion of men’s thoughts. This is probably due most seem as though our turn had at length far-reaching those effects may be, it is impossi “ England, * * * addressed to the whole body to a combination of causes, each somewhat un come round to receive a share in the commer­ ble to judge. “ of Bishops of the Catholic Church.” Subse usual in its nature. cial blessings of reviving prosperity and rapid It may be said then, that the immediate quently to this, the controversy was continued The new preferential tariff, whatever its development. outlook for theCanadia n nation is not so black unofficially by the Archbishop of York and merits or defects may be from our point of And certainly Canada has advantages as some pessimists would have us believe, if Cardinal Vaughan. The cudgels were taken view, has certainly excited great interest and which are not given to every country. With­ t he people are willing to profit by the experi­ up on behalf of Anglican Orders also by sev­ enthusiasm in England, falsifying as it did out harping too much on the well worn ence of older countries, and avoid the snares eral clergy both in England and the United the prophecies of certain pessimists who held theme of “unlimited resources,’’ one may point and pitfalls into which they have fallen, while States, whose labours have been printed, the that the colonies never had been, and never out what appears to some people to be a most gladly accepting any new idea or aspect of so­ Bishop of Stepney, the Rev. F. W. Puller, would be, willing to do anything for the old promising sign for the future. ciety which may commend itself to them. S.S. J. E., the Rev. Thomas Richey, of New country. Sir Wilfred Laurier also produced a We are most closely and intimately H. F. H. York, and others. The Canadian branch of most favourable impression throughout Eu­ connected with the most advanced and the English Church was also not without its rope, both as a speaker and a statesman, and advancing nations of the world. In the champion of English Orders. Archdeacon the candid criticisms of French colonization one case the connection is political, and in “THE CONTINUITY OF THE CHURCH OF ENG Roe prepared and read a paper before the mem­ contained in his Paris speeches must have the other geographical, but it is to be remarked LAND AND THE PAPAL ENCYCLICAL bers of the Rural Deanery of the District of roused great interest in France. that no other country has so close a relation to APOSTOLICAE CURAE.’ ” St. Francis, Diocese of Quebec, in December And then, to come nearer home, the doings these two peoples, especially when combined last. That the public might have the benefit of the British Association have been chronicled with what is, in the main, a common language. Such is the title of a neatly printed pam­ of this paper it was, by request of the Dean­ all over the scientific world, and the frozen And these conditions of our environment may phlet of eighty-seven pages, publishedi n June ery, published in the Montreal Star on the riches of the Klondyke have been the talk of surely be expected to have an effect on the last by the Venerable Henry Roe, D.D., D.C.L., 27th February and 6th March last Its publi­ every nation. history of the country. It may be objected Archdeacon of Quebec, in accordance with a cation moved “A Catholic Theologian,” (who, Canadians, loo, may be pardoned if they that the means of communication and the in resolution of the Synod of the Diocese of Que­ by the way, is a Roman Catholic) to attack one take some pride in the fact that it was one of terchange of ideas are so rapid now-a days bec. It contains not only the Venerable Arch­ of its statements. An “Anglican Clergyman THE MITRE. 5 4 THE MITRE. or more distant points. This instrument meet in Toronto from Aug. 18-26, 1897, but one thousand pages ; the session of the British officials are the maids of all work of the indicated a large earthquake in Japan, and the British Medical Association met in Mon Association is about one week of each year. Association ; on their energy, foresight and from its indications Professor Milne was able treal from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, —the healing art The meetings have been considered as a Parlia­ tact much of the success of the local arrange to correct the first news of an actual earth­ being there admirably represented. The two ment of Science, by others the meetings have ments will depend. They are constantly quake, the date of which had been incorrectly leading cities in Canada vied with each other been considered as a Gigantic Scientific advising with and being advised by the officials transmittted by the telegraph under Reuter’s in the exercise of generous hospitality. I Picnic. Both aspects have some features of of Burlington House, and especially the Agency. On the Saturday a lecture is given ought to have stated that every day of the the original. Anyone who makes a con­ Assistant General Secretary, who is the maid to the Operative Classes and is illustrated by meeting after three o’clock garden parties, scientious attempt to follow the work and the of all work for the scientific work of the experiments or views. Lantern slides abound afternoon teas, yachting excursions attracted recreations of a British Association Week will Association. It is his business to look out at the meetings ; they have invaded the the various members. find that he requires a vast amount of energy for and make suggestions as regards foreign sections as well as the larger gatherings. One feature of the meeting is the Red and endurance. ers, who should be invited to the next meet On Saturday after 1 p. m. and on the second Lions’ Dinner : this always takes place on the As regards places of meeting, the Associ­ ing, for the Association aims at being some­ Thursday of the meeting, eight days after the Tuesday evening, when most of the solid work ation never meets in Loudon. Its permanent what international as well as national in its President’s address, excursions are the order is over. It began years ago amongst a few' work is done there mostly, and its chief work ; and no savants are more heartily wel of the day. The excursions at Toronto in­ choice young spirits, being probably held at workers, the members of the Special Societies comed than those of other countries. These cluded the trip across the Continent made in some Red Lion Hotel. Edward Forbes and and the Fellows of the Royal Society, do their form an honorable list of foreign correspond­ several detachments. On the Thursday, Andrew' C. Ramsay were among the first who work in London. For such as these the ents. For such and for the more distin Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and established this dinner. The cards are printed Association presents one aspect of a holiday— guished of the scientific men, and for the Wednesday in the mornings, and sometimes in with the device of a red lion, and those who change of scene. Twice has the Association Secretaries of Sections and other officials, the afternoons, the Sections sit. These are ten enter for the first time are called “cubs.’’ The met in Canada; in 1884 in Montreal, in 1897 hospitality is always provided. When the in number. chairman is always addressed as “ your majes­ in Toronto. These occasions were considered Association has once met its programme is Mathematics and Physics. ty,” or “ the lion king,” and all the applause not only to stimulate local scientific effort, but fixed. For instance, the President’s address, A. Chemical Science. takes the form of roaring, while the lions pres also to give a large number . of cultivated which is always the first public function, takes B. Geology. ent flap the tails of their dress coat, instead of persons from the mother lands an opportunity place on a certain Wednesday evening at 8 C. Zoology. wagging the real tail of a lion. The jokes to learn something of the growth of Canadian o’clock. Generally we may say that the D. Geography. are generally allusions to some contretemps of resources. For the British Association visits evening functions are Corporate Meetings of E. Economic Science and Statistics. the meeting. The foibles of some prominent a locality not only to teach science by the the Association as a whole, the mornings and F. Mechanical Science. men do not escape criticism ; mimicry is not lectures given and the papers read, it expects afternoons from about 10 to 3 with a short G. Anthropology. considered out of order and a good parody will in turn to learn something of the locality, interval being devoted to sectional work. H. Physiology always excite “roaring” applause. On this hence the manufactories and works of such The following are the customary arrange­ I. Botany. particular occasion a special dinner was got up great towns as Sheffield and Manchester are ments : Wednesday evening, President’s K. Each section requires a large room for its to Lord Kelvin, Lord Lister and other distin visited, interesting geological or archaeo­ Address; on the Thursday evening and the meetings and a smaller one close by for its guished men : this took place on the second logical neighborhoods are explored, and a Tuesday evening a Conversazione is held— committee, which manages its affairs, decides Wednesday, August 25. hearty interchange of good feeling takes place more social than scientific, as a rule ; on the what papers shall be read and the order of Canadians will be pleased to learn that between the visitors and the local hosts. Friday and the Monday Lectures are given in their presentation, and so on. Sometimes two the Toronto meeting was in many respects, The meetings are held as a rule in the some large hall by a well-known man. At allied sections will meet together by arrange­ certainly in hospitality and enjoyment and months of August or September. This period Toronto the Friday lecture was given by ment to discuss a subject in which both are in­ ability of papers, equal to any of its sixty-six is selected as being after the close of the Professor Roberts Austen, on the ‘ Metals of terested : Geography and Geology, or Geology predecessors. At least seven hundred visitors London season and before the colleges resume Canada,’ illustrated by the melting of chromi­ and Anthropology may thus obtain occasional came from across the Atlantic to be present : in October. What then is the form which the um under the electrical furnace and other ly a joint sectional meeting. On the other the rest—about seven hundred more—came meeting takes when arranged for ? The place brilliant experiments and interesting views. hand, the section A is often overloaded with from different parts of Canada, including a of meeting is selected two years beforehand. On the Monday a very suggestive lecture was papers and is required to subdivide and to have goodly contingent from the United States. The invitation for Toronto was given in 1895. given on ‘ Earthquakes,’ by Professor Milne : a Pure Mathematical section and a sub-section T. A. The locality has to supply a local Executive The horizontal pendulum is an instrument for Physical papers. Committee, with local Treasurer and two or which by certain indications leads us to infer Not only did the British Association more local Secretaries. The last named the occurrence of earthquake shocks at nearer 2 THE MITRE THE MITRE. 3 be remembered that we are all liable to make that contact with the members of the other THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE certain persons who receive grants of sums mistakes—even those who are not printers. faculty has secularized our Divinity course. ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE from fifty dollars up to five hundred to help It has broadened it, widened our sympathies, them with the expense of their researches. and made us more devoted to the Institution. This is the name of a certain society or No doubt the special societies which have Perhaps considering the unofficial nature of And on the other hand we believe that the body of persons partly constant and partly been already mentioned do a great deal in The Mitre it may not be out of place for us to College as a whole has been kept closer to its variable The meeting of the society is held their monthly meetings, each in its own depart­ speak briefly on what promises to become a true character of a Church of England in a different centre every year ; the period of ment. The British Association attempts to burning question in the development of the University by the presence here of those pre­ the meeting is generally eight days, including bring all these branches together so that they College. There is, we understand, at present paring for the ministry of our church. To excursions. No test of membership is shall meet each other. The British Associa­ under consideration a proposal to remove the deny this seems a very grave and unsup required, hence the Association is unlike other tion, by visiting different centres, strives to Faculty of Divinity from LENNOXVILLE to ported reflection upon the personality both of scientific societies, such as the Royal Society, kindle in these centres a new interest in Quebec The considerations which have led the professors of the Divinity Faculty and of the fellowship of which is the coveted blue science, and to revive the energy of the local to this proposal are, of course, not before us its past students. riband of science; or the special societies, such scientific societies. Besides this the British for discussion, but we may safely assume that It is perhaps said that the removal of the as the Royal Astronomical, the Chemical, the Association officially receives delegates from those who favor it have the best interests of faculty to Quebec would bring it into closer Geological, the Linnaean and others. Almost something like fifty local societies in the the Institution at heart. This being so, we touch with the centre of the Diocese. In what any good amateur can get into these special British Islands, the only condition being that feel sure that they will not resent the expres­ way ? As regards the working by students of societies; anyone at all may join the British the society represented must be such as to sion of what we honestly believe to be the the central parishes of the Diocese we main Association. To be at all amongst the leading publish an annual volume of transactions opinion of many who also desire to see the tain that a more advantageously situated place members of the British Association it is need­ The British Association is at work all the progress of our University continue. than Lennoxville, or one with better railway ful to be distinguished. The Association has year through by means not only of its Council, Those who have been in the College as connections can not be found. We are visited its permanent officials, its Council which but also by means of standing Committees, students of either faculty, whether as candi­ regularly by our bishop and have the benefit meets during the year more than once ; this which meet from time to time during the year dates for Holy Orders or not, must be familiar of his general direction. body selects the President for the year and and report annually till their work is supposed with the intimate relations which have always Not that we do not value our connection other officials for the general meeting. The to be completed. As an illustration the follow­ existed between the faculties of Divinity and with Quebec. We look to it as in the highest body which governs the Association is called ing may be named :— Arts. They have stood side by side since the sense the centre of the church’s work in the the General Committee, whereas the Council “ Earthquake Investigations,” “ Compari­ foundation of the University, as the pillars Diocese, but we do not see that its influence is the executive body which meets during the son of Magnetic Instruments,’’ “ Application upon which rests the central idea of our over us needs strengthening. If we require year, and contains certain officials and certain of Photography to the Elucidation of Meteoro­ College life. And practically as well as room to expand, let us do so without sacrificing members elected annually by the General logical Phenomena,” “Teaching of Science in ideally we believe that this has been bene­ our unity. Here we have the privilege of join­ Committee, some of whom retire by rotation Elementary Schools,” “Ethnographical Survey ficial to both, and that the Institution as a ing in the corporate worship of the Institution annually. The Association has a permanent of the United Kingdom,” “ Physiological whole has gained unity and compactness from in the College Chapel, one which we should office in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. Applications of the Phonograph.” the close connection of its two eldest branches. abandon with very deep regret. From here The Assistant General Secretary attends at More than half of the Annual Volume of What then may we suppose to be the we go out to our life-work with loyalty to the the office daily, and the Permanent Clerk may 1896 is taken up with the reports of these considerations which have suggested the University strong in our hearts. To LENNOXVILLE be also found there daily. One of the most Standing Committees of which at present advisability of a change ? It may be thought we look back with a life-long pleasure. interesting functions of the Association is its there are more than fifty. These Committees that the special preparation of candidates for We love our Alma Mater; we love LENNOXVILLE endowment of research. Every year a sum may be regarded as bodies of experts who Holy Orders could be more advantageously , aud we dread the thought of anything averaging at least one thousand pounds is have been requested by the Association to carried on apart from the more miscellaneous which may weaken the bond uniting us to given away by the Association in grants to investigate particular questions which have interests of a mixed body of students. This both. persons who are carrying on investigations. from time to time been brought before the may be true, but we are disposed to doubt even For example, looking at the list for 1896 we sections or the general body. this advantage. The chief advantage of a find such items as “ Seismological Obser I have dwelt almost altogether on the separate Divinity School seems to be the vations,’’ “ Palaeolithic Deposits,” “Zoology of work done by the Association during the year opportunities for quiet and for systematic the Sandwich Islands,” “African Lake Fauna,” because I want my readers to understand that worship. Are we at LENNOXVILLE deficient “ North Western Tribes of Canada.” These the Association is doing a constant, solid work, in these ? We think not. Nor do we think and other subjects are being investigated by represented by a thick volume of more than THE MITRE. A. E. KINKEAD & CO. SUCCESSORS TO H. FORTIER.

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