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GENTS FURNISHINGS A SPECIALTY McMANAMY'S DRUG STORE 167 Wellington, St. SHERBROOKE, P. Q. 169 WELLINGTON STREET. 128 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 129 of Sherbrooke. Entered the array Lieut. Allison E. Smith, of in 1888. Has served for several years Halifax. Entered the army in 1898 More or Less Funny A pair of lips is all he asks He will never inquire if you have a past in India. Latest appointment, chief gazetted to the Royal Artillery, No. But goes to work with a right good will of works at Bombay. 24 company Western division. Pressed for time—Egyptian And sticks to his task till he has his fill. Capt. Gustave Joly de Lotbiniere, Lieut. H. R. Pazant, of Halifax, Mummies. We maiden ladies need not despair R. E., of Quebec. Entered the ar Lancashire Fusiliers. Entered army It goes without saying—the trol­ Though we have false teeth and take off our hair my in 1888. Has been stationed in in 1898. ley car. While Mr. Bug is a sport most rare. India and at Aden. Latest appoint Lieut. H. L. Bingay, of Yar Can a man marry his widow's He is not exclusive to the young and fair. ment, assistant director of railways mouth, N. S. Entered the army in sister? But alas for the lips from which he sips in South Africa. 1899, joining the Royal Engineers, Lost, a pair of shoes from the foot There’s no hiding the kisses given, Capt. Herbert Carrington Smith, now Chatham. of Commercial Street, Sherbrooke. The whole world will know that from this Some of the old boys who have beau of Quebec, Dublin Fusiliers. Enter­ Ice is the only thing that is You have had a taste of------Heaven. ed the army 1886. Has served in gone to South Africa with the second really what it is cracked up to be. Boston Mass. Aug. 1899 India and in Egypt. Was at Om Contingent are as follows:— Women are thoughtful creatures. By the Authoress of " The Man Who Snores". durman; mentioned in despatches. Ralph Markham, Beverly Arm Whenever they see a mirror they Ed. Note.—The above would have been pub­ Awarded the Order of the Medjidich strong, J. H. Parks, of St. John N. B. pause for reflection. lished sooner but for lack of space. by the Khedive. Latest appoint and H. Cumins of Magog P. Que. ment, staff officer to Gen. Lord Rob The three first held commissions The youngster who wants a pen­ erts, in the Canadian Militia. ny every time, for being good, does not wish to grow up and be good for Lieut. Harold B. Campbell, nothing. R.E. Entered the army in 1890. One on the Lawyers. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT Has served in India and Burmah. Purple Furriers to Latest appointment, professor of en In indenture or deed, HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN gineering at a technical College at and Tho’ a thousand you read, Rhorkee in the north-west province Neither comma nor colon you’ll ken: QUEBEC FOR FURS of India. White A stop intervening Lieut. F. C. Heneker, of Sher Scarfs Might determine the meaning G. R. Renfrew & Co. brooke, the Leinster Regiment. En And what would the lawyers do In every conceivable shape have just then? tered the army in 1893. Has been 35 & 37 BUADE ST., QUEBEC stationed in Bermuda and Halifax. arrived at our establishment from Chance for change of construction Hatters and Furriers Is at present in Jamaica, but is under England. These goods are made gives chance for new flaws, When the sense is once fixed, orders for South Africa. especially to our order for the stu­ The largest Manufacturers of Fine Furs in Canada there’s an end of the cause. Originators of Styles in Ladies’ Sealskin Lieut. George Norton Cory, of dents of Bishop’s University. Men­ Halifax, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Samil Bishop. Garments. tion shape desired, remit us 50 cents Entered the army 1895. Is now Fine Russian and Hudson Bay Sables with his regiment at Ladysmith, Na and we will mail you, prepaid, one of Silver and Arctic Foxes. Ice Bear, Tiger and Cheetah Rugs in great tal. them. We sell everything the stu­ THE KISSING BUG variety. Lieut. Cecil H. Dean, Quebec, dent wears—except shoes. nephew of Col. Irwin, of Ottawa. The Kissing Bug is on a spree. Lincoln & Bennett’s Celebrated London Hats. Entered the army in 1898 and was JNO. 0. DUNCAN And enjoying himself quite royally gazetted to the Royal Artillery, No. OUTFITTER TO THE STUDENTS Like royalty he is travelling incog A Stock of College Trenchers always on hand. 12 company, Western division. This sly, indecorous, funny old bug, SHERBROOKE. 126 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 127 artists who frequent this room being Hockey is now in full swing The village were the first to vonshire regiment. Entered the to educate the masses, no attempt is and although the warm weather has score after five minutes of hard play. army about 1882. In South Africa made to deafen the strains proceed­ put off a few practices there have The School then evened up the with his regiment. ing from their masculine touch. been some good hard ones. score, and the village added 5 more Capt. Henry Bland Strange, Music Room No. I. The officers of the Hockey Club goals before the School could put R. A. son of Gen. Strange, R. A. (Performance daily.) for the present year are:— the puck through again. Thus the Entered the army in 1883. Latest 7.33-8 A.M. Schuman’s Pieces for the Secretary, J. F. Crowdy Esq. score stood 6—1 at half time. In appointment, staff adjutant, Royal Young and breakdown. Captain, H. Chambers the second half, both teams scored Artillery. 8.25—8.40 “God Save the Queen", with 4 goals, making the score 10—5 impromptu variations. Committee, Pillow, Stevenson, Capt. Alain C. Joly de Lotbin De Peyre. when the whistle blew for time. 1.32—4 P.M. “Hot Time”, usually with iere, R. E. Entered the army 1886. vocal accompaniment. The School tried to enter the Mallory and Kennedy played the Has been for the last ten years in ‘There's just one Girl’ (2 heels) Inter-Scholastic League this year best game for the village, while India. Latest appointment, consult “Don't make no Blunder”, but as all matches have to be played Carruthers, Lawrence and Meredith ing engineer to the Maharajah of with orchestral effect, pro did likewise for the School. duced by sticking paper be on the Arena rink in Montreal, they Mysore. tween the strings and ham were unable to enter. There are The following is a list of old Capt. W. C. G. Heneker, of mers. two teams entered in the Eastern Lennoxville boys now serving as Sherbrooke, P. Q. Joined the ar 6 21—7 Usually devoted to old Eng officers in Her Majesty’s forces. lish ballads and sacred music, Townships League, one in the sen my in 1888, being gazetted to the e.g.“Annie Rooney", “After ior and one in the junior series. Lieut.-Col. W. A. Yule, of Cham Connaught Rangers. Served in Thi the Ball”, Hymns, from hymn- We play our first junior match bly, Royal Scots Fusiliers. First bet with the advanced force, and was book Ancient and Modern, captain of the School Rifle Corps, to very carefully’ selected with on Jan. 31st. against the village jun afterwards one year at Aden. Vol­ one finger. iors, when we hope to do credit to which he was gazetted December 10 unteered for service in the Niger 7.00-8.00 Five finger exercises and scales. ourselves and the School. The rink 1861. Entered the army 1866. Coast Protectorate, and was at Benin in which we now practise has only Staff officer of transport in the Afg at the time of the trial of the King. The project now under way of one serious draw-back, and that is han war, 1878-9. Deputy assistant He afterwards attacked and defeated forming a dormitory hockey league that the roof may come in at any adjutant-general of the Madras army, the forces of the rebel chief Ologbo is, we think, a good one and quite moment, but as we learn that means 1880. Latest appointment, deputy Shire. Capt. Heneker’s latest ap deserving of all success. In order are being taken to reCtify it, we ex assistant adjutant-general at Ber pointment is that of travelling-com to feed the first two teams the game pect to be allowed to play in safety muda. missioner, opening up with armed must be encouraged in the Lower in the future. Capt. E. B. Vaukoughnet, R. N. force new districts for trade, report­ School; no better plan of doing so We played our first hockey a school-mate of Col. Yule. Enter ing the same to the Colonial Office. could be devised. match in the Junior series, on Jan ed the navy 1863. Served on the He has been instrumental in getting It is proposed to purchase a uary 31st. against Lennoxville sec Canadian lakes during the Fenian together a most valuable collection challenge shield which may be com­ ond team, and we are sorry to say troubles, 1867-8. Served with the of antiquities of Benin, concerning peted for by dormitories, four, we were defeated. naval brigade in the Soudan cam­ which a folio volume has lately been paign of 1884-85. Was present with published by the trustees of the Brit­ five, six and seven, the teams The teams lined up as follows:- to be composed of bona fide mem Lord Charles Beresford at the relief ish Museum. Capt. Heneker assist Lennoxville II. B. C. S. II. bers of the respective dormitories of Sir Charles Wilson; was severely ed largely in the compilation of this Barberie Goal Robinson exclusive of first crease men or pre Carter Point Cleveland wounded. Mentioned in despatches. work, and he has furnished many fects. Some ten dollars or there Crawford Cover-point (capt)Carruthers Received the Kedive’s bronze star. valuable maps of the little-known Spafford Forwards Shaughnessy Latest appointment, chief of transport country of the Niger Coast Protector abouts, has already been collected Lawrence Kennedy (capt.) to the British forces in South Africa. for this purpose and a schedule of Mallory Greenshields ate. matches has been drawn up. Gill Meredith Capt. Louis Jean Bols, the De Capt. Charles B. Farwell, R.E., Referee E. Rankin. 124 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 125 B. C. School II. B. College II. also Shaughnessy who played a fast seem an altogether delightful one, There has been no Master’s Robinson...... Goal...... Rothera game. Two men on the College yet perhaps even this is better than Common room arranged as yet; but team deserved great praise for their Cleveland...... Pt...... F. Mitchell trying to shut up a crowd of noisy we hope to hear of one in the near play namely C. Spafford and F. patients afflicted with less grevious Carruthers...... C.Pt...... Renison future. Mitchell. Their runs up the ice illnesses. Shaughnessy. . .Rover...... Spafford were quite the feature of the game, The first Carnival of the season Lawrence...... Centre...... Cowling and the former shot 4 out of 5 goals. was held at the Minto Rink towards Greenshields. . . Left Wing. . Brown The Scarletina patient alluded to above is no less a personage than the end of January. The School Meredith...... Right...... Orr was well represented, both in point Chambers...... Umpire. . .Le Gallais The match between Lennox­ Pelton Major. We condole with Pelton Major and are thankful that of numbers and of costumes chosen. Referee...... Williams ville and Sherbrooke on Jan. 18th It was hard to recognize many of the The score at half-time was 2 all, resulted in a win for the latter by 10 he is improving rapidly; also that the disease shows no tendency to spread. boys, but a well filled suit of Pyjam­ and the playing very poor. It im­ to 4. It looks as if Sherbrooke as was suggestive of pillows—I beg proved in the second half however would make the highest bid for the your pardon, I mean Pillow—and Several changes in the rooms of and when the game ended the score championship. Molson libelled his character and the School have been made since last was 5 to 2 in favour of the College. disguised his person under the get- term. The members of the School On Jan. 11th. Lennoxville 2nd. up of Weary William. Uniforms, The old armoury has been team who specially distinguished beat Cookshire in the first Junior Ser and bright dresses were abundant, changed into a drawing studio, and themselves, were Robinson who did ies match of the season.— and one watched with interest the the rifles and other arms have been some excellent work in goal and The scope was 9 to 2 when time numerous flirtations, such as—but put in what used to be the former is to be congratulated upon it; and was called:— but no, we will be discreet—only I serjeant’s room in the gymnasium. must say that the Fairy Queen, a The rifles which are of the Martini- vision of beauty in pale blue, should Henry make, have been carefully not have gone to such lengths with THE SCHOOL. cleaned and repaired and present a the brown-coated tramp, even if he most creditable appearance in their is a prominent member of the School new lodging. The old studio has been Hockey team. The evening was Lent term opened on Tuesday to Miss. Davidson and Miss. turned into a temporary sick room very pleasant and we are eagerly look­ Jan. 17th. The adaptation to cir Thomson to the school. Miss Dav­ as so many boys have been sick(?) ing forward to another like it. cumstances, rendered necessary after idson, who this term assumed the lately. The new dining hall has at three weeks vacation, has taken position of Lady Superintendent has last lost its appearance of a hen-coop Will some one kindly suggest place, consequently work and the opened our eyes to the fact that we and now it boasts of tinted walls and to Porque', that it would be advis amusements peculiar to this term are at best but “untidy beggars”. hard wood ornamentations. The able for him to keep off the ice till are now in full swing. “Better late We trust, however, that the sincere large window at the south side of the we have had at least two months than never”, may be all very well, efforts of all to improve in ordiliness building is a great addition as the hard frost. His fall on the St. but we venture to affirm that there may be a practical manner of show dining hall is always filled with Francis, the other day, nearly are those among us who are willing ing our gratitude for the many ways light and sunshine which adds great­ brought about calamitous results. to concede that it is better still to be in which she so kindly looks after ly to its comforts. on time. Five hundred marks is our comfort. We are quite at loss We are sorry to say that Mr. One of the residents in the vi­ rather a stiff price to pay for one days whether to couple with our welcome Hudspeth no longer resides in the cinity of the music room next to the extra holiday. to Miss. Thomson, our condolences or School but that he and Mrs. Hud­ old armoury has drawn off the follow congratulations. The prospect of be speth, have taken up their residence ing programme, which he presents We would take this opportunity ing shut up in the Infirmary with a in the Village. for publication. The object of the of extending a hearty’ welcome single Scarletina patient does not 122 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 123 SENIOR SERIES. that the Cookshire contingent might For the College Spafford and The second half was decidely Jan. 18 Lennoxville vs Sherbrooke. be worsted. Rothera put up fine games. one-sided and but for the brilliant Feb 7* B. College vs B. C. School. The teams lined up at 8 o’clock The Cookshire back division is work of the School defence the Col ” 13 Lennoxville vs B. C. School. as follows:— a very creditable one and saved their lege would have rolled up a much ” 14 Sherbrooke vs B. College. B. COLLEGE COOKSHIRE goal time and again when it looked larger score. De Peyre and Steven ” 17 Sherbrooke vs B. C. School. Rothera ...... Goal...... Woolley almost impossible. In the second son did much for their team and al ” 20 B. College vs Lennoxville. F. Mitchell...... Pt...... Goff half Hurd, the Cookshire cover, had ways showed up at critical moments. ” 24 B. C. School vs B. College. Renison...... C. Pt...... Hurd his collar-bone broken in a mix-up For the College Rothera in goal ” 29 B. C. School vs Lennoxville. Spafford.Rover...... Parker at the side of the rink. Out of cour played his old-time game and stop Mar. 3 B. College vs Sherbrooke. Cowling...... Centre...... Baily tesy Rothera offered to equalize mat ped a score of hot shots. On the ” 6 Lennoxville vs B. College. Orr...... Left Wing .... Learned ters by putting off a man, and Mit forward line Spafford did the most ” 7 B. C. School vs Sherbrooke. Rankin .... Right Wing. . . Drennan chell retired. brilliant and effective work, and his ” 10 Sherbrooke vs Lennoxville. C. W. Mitchell Umpire J. Grant. The match was far from being a pretty rushes up the rink were a fea JUNIOR SERIES Referee. Dr. Lambly. satisfactory one, and only at times ture of the game: In the second half was good hockey played. Jan. 11 Lennoxville 11 vs Cookshire The game opened with a rush Orr played up well and succeeded in ”31 B.C. School 11 vs Lennoxville 11 by the College forwards and for five scoring two goals. COLLEGE VS SCHOOL Feb. 2 Cookshire vs B. College 11 minutes the Cookshire backs were The following is a summary of ’’ 10* B. College 11 vs B.C. School 11 kept busy, but they proved equal to This match was played on the7th the score:— and resulted in a win for the College ” 16 Lennoxville vs B. College 11 the occasion and saved two or three Games with the score 6 to 2. Scored by Time ” 22 B.C. School 11 vs Cookshire hot shots. After eleven minutes 1 College Spafford 2 min. ” 26* B.C. School 11 vs B. College 11 play the Cookshire forwards made a The teams lined up as follows:— 2 School Carruthers ” 26 Cookshire vs Lennoxville II rank offside and Parker scored. B. COLLEGE. B. C. SCHOOL. 17 " 3 School Chambers Mar 2* B. College 11 vs Lennoxville II The referee,—who by the way is a Rothera...... Goal .... Stevenson 3 " 4 College Spafford ” 3 Cookshire vs B.C. School 11 Cookshire man—happened to be sit F. Mitchell.... Pt...... De Peyre 2 " 5 College Cowling ” 9 B. College 11 vs Cookshire ting with the timekeepers just at Renison...... C. Pt...... Carruthers 4 " 6 College Orr ” 10 Lennoxville 11 vs B.C. School 11 this moment and did not notice the C. Spafford. . Rover...... Pope 9 " 7 College Orr 11/2 " All matches are to be played on offside. Before the whistle blew Cowling...... Centre. . . . Pillow 8 College Wurtele 91/2 „ the rink of the first named club. for half-time Cookshire had scored Wurtele.... L. Wing. . Chambers Dates marked thus * are to be played five goals,—two from offsides and one Orr...... R. Wing...... Meridith JUNIOR SERIES. in the afternoon. that was doubtful. The College men Rankin...... Umpire.... Cleveland made desperate attacks on the Cook­ Referee: Mallory. College II vs School. II COOKSHIRE VS COLLEGE II shire goal but were unable to score. The first goal was scored by On the afternoon of Feb. 10th On Friday, Feb. 2nd., the first In the second half the College took Spafford for the College two minutes the College and School Junior teams Junior Series match in which the Col­ the offensive and played a much su­ after the whistle blew. Both teams played a match, which resulted in lege team figured, was played at Cook perior game to the Cookshire men, then settled down to hard work and the defeat of the School, the score shire. This match was an eminent but it was an individual game with after seventeen minutes keen play being 5—2. no team play, and the puck only proof of the fact that good hockey the School succeeded in tieing the The ice was very soft and al­ passed the Cookshire goalkeeper cannot be played under a poor referee. score. Shortly afterwards the School together in very poor condition for three times. Cookshire scored one The team had had very’ lit­ scored their second and last game. hockey and thus prevented either in this half, and a most unsatisfactory tle practice but owing to the fact From this time on the College had team from playing its fastest game. match ended with the score:— the best of the play, and at half time that a few’ senior team men were eli­ The teams lined up as follows:- gible for the first match it was hoped Cookshire, 6. Bishop’s College 3 the score stood 3 to 2. I 20 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 12I On the other hand if marriage but through space it everlastingly istics, or a dibolical cast of features, be the result of policy, there is less vibrates. In this fact, doubtless, the we would say that Mephistopheles likelihood of disillusion. When a spirits that float in illimitable ether was so-called because his looks and man marries for money, all he needs have joy. What a treat to gossiping manners are the very contrary of dev­ Epitaphs: Who are they? do is make sure the woman has it. female shades to listen to the echo of ilish. To quiet the critic, and also Of course afterwards he may be cha­ earthly small talk and scandal! Yet to for an obvious reason, this person NO. IV. grined when the angry wife says, this ethereal eavesdropping there shall henceforth be called the Setter. Pause stranger, if you have the time to spare. “Sir, this house would not be here, must be drawbacks. How often is the As to another gentleman mentioned And wish to view a melancholy sight: Poluted linen was my earthly care; except for my money.’’ But even melodious music of the spheres in the wicked note, hereafter he shall Borax and soap-suds were my chief delight; then, like the Scotchman he can re­ drowned by—let us say—a chorus ris­ be spoken of by his own name. My life was spent in bending over tubs; ply, “An’ if it hadna been for yer sil ing from the common room. After the But now, poor Laundryman! I feed the grubs. ler, ye wadna hae been here yersel.” sonorous harmony of the heavens, how “Was it the humour of a child ? and certainly having your bread and painful must be the, deafening, rattl Or rather of some gentle maid ?” ing jungle of tin thunder! Tin thun butter thrown in your face is un­ Many of our divines in futuro, NO. V. pleasant; but it is better than loving der! O noise of noises, to split the even including the Archbishop and Ah, unknown friend, look on mv grave and madly, and later paying with grief toughest brain! Whoever first brought the High Church Party, were wont sigh! the bills of a large family. tin sheeting into the building should with waving mustachios to bedeck My mangled body lies in death alone----- Again after a busy, lonely life, a be flayed alive. Of the numberless dis­ their lips. But on a sudden, beard­ Alone!—nay faithful WILLIE near doth lie, embodied spirits in the realms beyond, Though his dear name is writ not on this man may marry merely for a home. less as cooing babes appeared all of stone. For peace and seclusion of home life, let him think, who shakes a piece of Prof. Wilkinson’s lambs. What is In life my bones did daily break and crackle; for a kindred spirit to share the tin. If within his breast be one soft the cause of this wide-spread barber- In death there’s rest for my disordered tackle. hard-earned little heap of gold, for a spot of pity for unshelled souls, let isms Was it a contagious disease? Sertum. wife to smooth the troubled pillow him not only bear away the noisy met­ It is hoped not. Then like the poet and to help him die in comfort, the al, but also beneath a heap of rubbish let us ask, “Was it the humour of a solitary person longs. In such a bury it deep. And let it be beneath child ?” Or was it rather a yielding ATHLETICS. case if the woman be carefully chosen a heap of rubbish so filthy that no to a tender damsel’s whim ? Alas ! man could unearth it. since Mistress Mary grew a garden the resnlt will perhaps be good. A On Dec. 9th Messrs. Rothera of silver-bells and cockleshells and little haste, however, binds the un C. Spafford and Wurtele, re To one of the Arts’ Notes in the little maids all in a row, the freaks happy husband to a ruffler of the nu presented the College club at the an last issue of the Mitre, some such ad­ of woman have been numberless. ptial pillow—a fury to hasten on an nual meeting of the Eastern Town jective was applied as harsh, cutting, And fickle fashion—ah! she is a wo­ early death. ships Hockey League, held at the or bitter. In no such word is the in man of the changeful kind. How Alas! at every turn in the road College House, Lennoxville. to love’s felicity are pitfalls. Ah, tention of the writer embodied. If ever, a despatch from London has the note contained a grain of truth, been received stating that mous The officers elected for the en happy bachelor! be not eager to cast suing year, were as follows:— off the garb of sweet isolation. By and if the grain stuck in the readers’ taches are not at all comme il faut President, . C. F. Rothera, B. A. love you are bound with fetters both throat, who is to blame? Friendly in fashionable circles ! Yet for the Vice Pres. E. Spafford, Esq. of roses and of thorns; while in your criticism, frankness with one another benefit of the bearded, our special Sec. Treas., . . M. Grant, Esq. lonely cell, whither the spirit lists it and a little good-natured pecking at correspondent has cabled that he may soar—the earth, and the sea and each other’s weaknesses, will harm overheard the Prince of Wales’ valet Executive. F. Taylor, Esq C. Stevenson, Esq. the sky, all are yours. no one. And as to the names used, remark to the Duke of York’s third there is but one that can give offence man, that the Prince did not con After the business of the meet­ It is said that though gone from to the original. If the name be sider the banishment of mustaches ing had been attended to, the follow- man’s hearing, a sound is never lost; thought to express infernal charact as applying to beards. Still wear schedule was drawn up for the sea thy beard, O Grandpapa! son 1900. 118 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 119 cal political strife so lately past, cau­ visiting all the Church Colleges, and water is melted to start the wheels in somebody was walking down the the idlest brain. sed searchings of heart in some stu­ will address a meeting of the B. C. street, a lady being impressed by his dents, who during the holiday, had Missionary Union, on Feb. 8th. distingue' air, enquired: “What is openly lent no silent support to the The new dining hall is all that that young man intended for?” To it was hoped to be—and more too, which a friend replied, “For the party candidates for election. We find that two rooms in the perhaps. Not only is there the re­ Church, I believe.” “Oh!” exclaim­ Divinity House are vacant. We lief of having our meals by ourselves, ed the former, “I should think it The students feel deeply thank­ were very much grieved to hear of free from the unavoidable crowding would be for the steeple.” ful for all the extended accomoda­ the illness of Mr. P. Iveson and and hurry of the old quarters, but tions which have been made for their pray that he may speedily recover there is also a pleasure arising from comfort. All admit that more than his health. Mr. Bourne has taken Love! Marriage! As the writer the clean freshness of things and the could have been desired has been up quarters in the Arts Building. pens these words, in vain he strives simple, well-chosen decorations. done in furnishing them with such a Both these gentlemen will be great­ to calm his thumping heart. Such However, especially in the bed-rooms, expressions seem too frivolous for the splendid hall and good service. ly missed among us. there is a field for the critic. The Art’s Notes; yet recalling the num­ The Mission Study Class, held windows are very small—almost ber of students smitten by the sweet, When the Associate Editor the business meeting for this term on minute. While in the best room of winged shaft of the Dieu d'Amour, hears the occupant of room 2 “harp­ Jan. 31st. Mr. Callis, was elected all, what would be a fine out-look some thought on the matter is ing always on the same string”, the President and Mr. Tannar, Secretary. over the valley of the St. Francis, found necessary. desire to be an angel no longer The papers at the next meeting will with hills rising on either side, is, by burns within him. Indescribable love shall not be deal with the “Life of Bishop Pat- the architects whims of having as dallied with: it is a disease that, dis­ teson.” few windows as possible, utterly lost. pite all efforts, must run its course. Mr. J. C. Tannar, has given up Yet in spite of many faults, the new For plain, healthy people its myster­ his Mission work at Thetford Mines Mr. Marshal Owens, the travel­ part of the Arts Building is undoubt­ ies are unfathomable: its dire effects, and Kinnear’s Mills. He intends to ling secretary for the Church Stu­ edly a success. Better it could and all know too well. The wandering resume his duties in Mid-summer. dents’ Missionary Association, is should have been; but on the whole listless eye, the carelessness about it is good enough. food, the scrupulous dress, the drea my, vacant mind—all these, and ARTS MOTES. With regret we mention the ab­ much beside, are lain at Cupid’s sence of Old Tom, of Sir Redvers Bul door. Passed are the joys and pains of and happy! For a moment longer let ler, the artillery officer, of the Laun plum-pudding; the question of is it, us taste the sweets of past leisure! dryman, and of Mr. Bunny Rabbit. Now let us consider the object or is it not a new century, is drop­ After the ice is once broken, we say, Our sympathies for the loss of his of love. Every one has his ideal, it ped; and the even flow of University everything will be easy enough. friend are extended to Mr. June Bug, has been said, until he marries it— life is taken up again. But the trouble is to break the ice,— t he former associate of Bunny Rabbit and then alas ! what wiping out of and when broken to see that it does After holiday times, when ser­ Sir Redvers is now scrutinizing with imagined virtue and beauty is there! not freeze over again. Indeed very ious work is about to be resumed, a trained eye the strategic possibili­ How dark the scene, we thought so few are so hot for work, but their there seems a void inside ourselves. ties of the southern United States. fair! Indeed if the purpose of marri­ love of it will readily freeze. How­ Something is lacking—some link is While doubtless the Laundryman in age is to realize lover’s dreams, with­ ever, there is a flame that will melt needed to unite the life of pleasure his Ontario home is busily studying out doubt it is a slap on the back even the frozen springs of industry. humilities. and the life of toil. A jump from that brings too sudden an awakening. The nearer it is approached, the warm bed-clothes to an icy bath is An open eye shuts out the imagery faster thaws the frozen mass; till in this change. For a few brief seconds Rumour says that one day as of sleep. the full heat of examinations, enough before the cold plunge, let us be still 116 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 117 The delegates speak very highly pointed to attend the dinners at the they would join us on like occasions ing with dazed eye “Oh the V. P. the of the way in which they were re­ sister Colleges. in the future. The meeting was V. P., take it away or I shall the S. G. Brown, Trinity College, Toronto. ceived and entertained. J. A. Hamilton, Toronto University. brought to a close with the usual Bishop.” As though in answer to C. H. Christie, Queens, Kingston. service, every one feeling that it had the dreamy words of the poor stu­ been entirely successful. dent, the V. P., has been taken away, but alas at what a cost! The awful THE COLLEGE. When it was seriously proposed dreams have returned, the images a few years ago to carry further the seen, present a worse appearence than DIVINITY NOTES. come and be the Preacher at the system of separating the various fac­ any evil-goblin ever imagined in the 5. P. M. service. All who were for­ ulties of the University, the system nursery,—visions of examinations by It has been remarked that, if at tunate enough to be present spoke of by which we now see the Medical, Dr. Some-Body, whose severity will any time a nation is singularly un­ the earnestness of the eloquent ser­ Dental and Musical faculties in Mon­ cause untold sorrow, mourning and fortunate and has apparently only a mon. In the evening the public treal and by which the Divinity fac­ woe. Truly it is the time for sym­ dark future before it, there is always meeting was held. The programme ulty was destined to find a home in pathy! Hopes are still entertained a detailed account of such a period consisted of a paper by Rev. F. G. Quebec, at that time, although in by the optimistic members in the given in the history of the nation; Vial, a letter from the Bishop of Al certain directions it was seen that class that even this monster can be but on the contrary, if a nation is in goma and an illustrated lecture, des the change would be followed removed if they dream sufficiently happiness and prosperity, it will be criptive of his work in India, by with good results, the thekind and give forth plaintive oracular ut­ found that historians pass over such Principle Hackett. After the meet­ spirit of our Athletic Association, terances when a professor is within a period in comparative silence. ing had been opened with prayer must have pointed out to those who hearing. Now this remark applies not only to Mr. Vial, read a most interesting had the power to carry out the nations but also to those smaller and instructive paper upon a subject scheme, that not only her honour but On the 1st of February, the Lord groups of mankind such as are found connected with Domestic Missions. also her life was dependent upon the Bishop gave a most instructive lec in Colleges in general and the differ­ Then followed a long letter from united existence of the two faculties ture to the students upon the grand ent Faculties in particular. Although Bishop Thornloe, giving an account at Lennoxville. For experience has work of the Society for the Propaga­ the members of a faculty may be pro­ of the work being done in the Miss shown that although the Arts Fac­ tion of the Gospel in foreign parts. gressive and co-operate in harmon­ ionary Diocese of Algoma and asking ulty may furnish the majority of The Bishop showed how the whole ious action to the best interest of all, for the earnest prayers of the Union players in any particular club yet Canadian church owed its prosperity still there may be a very small account on behalf of the Church’s Mission to the club always feels itself dependent to this society, and exhorted the to be given to a stranger of what has a rapidly progressing district of al­ upon the Divinity Faculty to supply students to support it during the been happening, it would therefore most unlimited resources. After the some of the best athletes without coming year, since the Society was be unwise to come to the conclusion Secretary had read this letter, Dr. whose aid only a comparatively soon to celebrate its bicentenary. that because the Divinity Notes may Hackett gave his lecture upon a sub­ small measure of success could be be lacking in interest, the members of ject of which he knew every detail. obtained. In one of his lectures Dr. All the Divinity faculty are totally de­ The views cast upon the screen were natt, advised us never to think that void of activity, prosperity and hap­ excellent. All who were present felt When we returned after the holi­ when we became clergymen we piness. that they had been told a large a days we thought that such a state of should on that account entirely di­ mount of interesting information con things had been brought about, that vorce religion from politics, but coun­ The Missionary Union held its cerning India. Dr. Allnatt, then we should no longer be obliged to selled us to take a living interest service and Public meeting on said a few words thanking the large sympathize with, and doctor the in the good measures of the state, St. Andrew’s day. Rev. Principal number of people from the village for members of the 11 year, who through without being identified with any Hackett, although pressed on all sides taking an interest in the work of the out last term would awake from party in the government. The ad with important duties, found time to Union and expressing a hope that nightmares and awful dreams, cry­ vice coming as it did, during the lo- 114 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 115 three years. He stated that as Can­ forty years, he could look back with ada had shown the fighting qualities pride at the work of lasting good it The toast of Class 1900, was which refreshments were served and of her men in the wars of 1812—14, had accomplished and say that it proposed by Mr. C. H. Tutill, in sixty couples tripped “the light fan­ so would the qualities of the Cana had been the greatest pleasure of his a humorous manner and responded tastic” until an early hour, to the dians in Africa prove that they were life to be connected with it. to by Mr. J. A. Hamilton. strains of Rotta’s Orchestra. During the evening an excellent flash-light equal to the best of Britain’s soldiers. Mr. J. A. Gillespie, Medicine The Press was proposed by Mr. photograph was taken, copies of He had seen the contingent embark­ 1901, then proposed the toasts to the S. R. Morin, and Freshman, was pro which will long bring to remem­ ing at Quebec and remarked to Gen­ Deans and professors which was re posed by Mr. A. O. Tansey, and re brance an evening pleasantly spent. eral Hutton, that the physique of plied to by Dean Kerr, of the Den­ plied to by Mr. W. Roach. the men as a whole, was equal, if tal Faculty, and Dean Campbell of The social part of the evening not superior to any body of soldiers the Medical. was a decided success. At a meeting of the Dental Un dergraduates society the following he had seen, and he believed that Dean Kerr traced the history of Mr. J. A. Newsom, of Trinity officers were elected:— when they received their baptism of the dental profession in this province College, Toronto, sang two selections Dr. W. J. Kerr fire, they would do honour to Can and showed the wonderful advance and encored to the echo. He has Hon. President Hon. Vice-President Dr. E. Dubeau ada. After his response, the stu that had been made. He claimed an excellent baritone voice and his J. C. St. Pierre dents rose and sang “Rule Brittania”. that to a dentist belonged the first singing was much enjoyed. President Vice-President B. A. Blanche Mr. C. H. Christie, Medicine honour of having used anaesthetics Mr. A. E. Wilson sang, “Fare Secretary R. E. Elliott 1900, then proposed the toast of and so conferring an untold blessing well to the Canadian Contingent” in Treasurer O. J. Tansey “Alma Mater’’, in a well chosen and on the world and he stated that the a good martial voice and was joined well received speech. Chancellor efficacy of the dental laws and the in a rousing chorus by the students. Committee:— Elliot, Angus, Heneker responded, and was received standing of the dental profession in Dr. Mathewson and Mr. Mc Morin, Stuart, Angus. with applause. He spoke of the this province were second to none in Laughlin recited some very humorous The hockey club has been reor­ splendid progress that had been made the world. recitations which kept the assem ganized for the winter and at a at Lennoxville, of the improvements The toast of the Sister Univer­ bly in of laughter and Dr. Drummond meeting of the students held after the on the College buildings etc., and sities, was proposed by S. G. Brown read a couple of his original com Xmas holidays the following officers stated that the College at Lennox­ in graceful words of greeting which positions in a way only he can do. were elected:— ville was getting on splendidly. was responded to heartily and in a They were much enjoyed. The din­ Hon. President Dr. F. McGregor The government grant had been very happy manner which was well ner was in every way a decided suc­ Hon. Vice-President Dr. F. Hackett taken away, but it was a question received by—A. J. Cameron, Toronto cess, and the successful issue is due to President O. J. Tansey whether it would effect the College and S. M. Smith, Queens. the efforts of the following officers:— Captain E. Stuart much. He congratulated the Med­ The other toasts were:— Dr. F. W, Campbell (dean); Dr. W. J. Kerr, Business Manager D. K. H. Cowley ical and Dental Faculties on the great hon. vice-president; J. A. Hamilton, president The “boys” are much encour­ “Our Guests” by J. B. Morrison, J.B. Morrison, vice-president; E. A. Tomkins progress made, and stated that in which was very ably responded to by secretary; Dr Geo. Fisk, Committee----- aged by last season’s success having his experience the graduates of Bish­ Mr. E. P. Heaton, who told of the Dr. W Burnett, Dr. Geo. Kent, C H. Chais been defeated but once, and have al­ op’s College, had been men well fit­ statement that of the students in our tie, L. R. Morin, G. H. Tuthill, O. J. Tan ready made arrangements for matches ted, both in soundness of character sey, Dr. Robt. Wilson, Dr. J. H. Springle, colleges, one-third died of excesses, D. K. Cowley, B. A. Blanche, R. E. Elliott, with Granby and other clubs. Great and scientific training, and conse one-third never graduated and the re­ J. C. St. Pierre. Delegate reception com­ things are expected from them. quently, were respected and were maining one-third ruled the world mittee-----A. C. Lopez, C. H. Christie, H. It is rumoured that they will very successful wherever they went. and showed the necessity of that re­ Lightstone, and J.A. Hamilton. The annual “At Home” of the send a challenge to the Victoria of He incidentally stated some of the maining one-third being composed of Dental Undergraduates society was Winnipeg, if they come to Montreal advantages of a boarding college life men of honour and integrity so that held in Stanely Hall on Dec. 6th. this winter but the report is “not yet and closed by stating that after a the whole world might be moved on confirmed.” connection with the College for over ward and upward with rapid strides. 1899, was very successful. Euchre was played until a late hour after The following delegates were ap- THE MITRE. I 12 THE MITRE. 113 are so well known in Lennoxville ry was a little forced. It rather gave Letters of regret were received display of loyalty to our Queen and by this time, that we feel there can the audience the impression that he from a number, among whom were, the mother country at this time of be no higher praise than saying that was being wicked against his will— Dr. R, Craik, of McGill, and Dr. testing, and the spirit displayed, he lived up to his reputation, and as who that knows Mr. Smith’s irre­ Casey Wood, of Chicago. from the veteran Dean of Medicine, did much to make the play the suc­ proachable character would doubt? Mr. J. A. Hamilton presided, and was to the greenest freshie, was one of cess it undoubtedly was. In his scene with Lady Somerford he supported at the table of honour by Deans war-like enthusiasm. Campbell and Kerr, Dr. Heneker, Messrs. Major Murray, the hero, at any rose to the occasion and ably second Cameron, Toronto University; Smith, Queen’s The toast of “Our Queen” was rate commanded attention by his ed Mrs. Morris’ very successful ef University, Toronto; J. A. Newsom, Trinity proposed by the President, Mr. J. A. height. The part was a thankless forts— College, Toronto. At the other tables were: Prof. J. B. McConnell, F. A. Knapp, Eudore Hamilton. After the enthusiastic one at best, and he got through Minor parts were well played by Dubeau, George R. Oliver, Robt. L. Watson singing of “God save the Queen". it creditably. But why—oh why, Mr. A. Spied, Mr. Harry Scarth. Dr. Jeffrey H. Springle, G. H. Kent, S. J. B. Dean F. W. Campbell gave the toast did he look at his hands so often? It The play was well dressed, thanks to L. Blanc, Prof. Robt. Wilson, Geo. H. Mat­ of the Governor General, and re thewson, Dr. N. C. Smillie, R. McGlaughlin, was a bad habit which revealed a ner­ the energy and skill of Mrs. Scarth Dr. C W. H. Rondeau, Dr. T. H. Jackson, counted some of the history of his vousness he did not otherwise show. and Mrs. Spied: and the cleverness Prof. Wm. Burnett, Dr. E. L. Sutherland, own time, and referred to the wor­ The only fault that can be found with which Mr. Ernest Shuter “made Dr. James J. Benny, Remi de Chains, Dr. J. thy representatives of our Queen and K. Cleary, Dr. Thos. D. McGregor, Dr. W. with Mr. Oswald Smith’s represent up” the performesr was a great S. MacLaren, Dr. W. H. Drummond, E. P. the loyal spirit of the Canadian peo­ ation of “Sir Richard Woughton’’, factor in the ultimate success achiev Heaton, A. A. Bruere, Dr. A. Lapthorn ple. The toast was drunk with en­ the bold bad villain is that his villain- ed. Smith, Dr. H. L,. Reddy, Dr. Charles A. He thusiasm. bert, Dr. H. L. Sylvestre, Dr. W. Grant Stewart, Dr. Rollo Campbell, Dr. Frank R. Dr. R. Wilson, in a capital England, J. T. Donald, M.A., Dr. Geo. all, speech, proposed the toast of “The Dr. Geo. Fisk, J. A. Baudouin, Laval, Medi Army and Navy”. He stated that MEDICAL AND DENTAL NOTES. cine; Percy C. DuBoyce, B.A., Laval, Law; A. Sterling Morrison, McGill; Albert C. Lo he had been identified with the ar­ The 29th. annual Dinner of the which proved that Mr. Skull was pez, Hyman Lightstone, W. C. Bazin, James my for years, and that Britain’s A. Gillespie, T. Linsey Crossley, G. T. Tut Medical and Dental Faculties, was quite up to date. The work was navy still was undisputed ruler of hil, Napoleon Desjardins, T. W. O'Connell, the seas. He referred in a humour­ held in the Place Viger Hotel, on done by Mr. Racey, and is very cred W. H. Still, R. H. Somers, P. J. Cullin, F. J. Dec. 13th. 1899, and was pro itable to him. The Professors and McKenna, E. A. Tomkins, Dr. J. McGregor, ous manner to Britain’s little troub­ students were out in good force, and A. E. Wilson, Ladislas Tremblay, Samuel les with the Boers, as being much of nounced one of the most successful Mauffette, Simon S. Sperler, J. P. H. Massi in the College history. The dinner the dinner was favoured by the pres­ the nature of boils on the neck of cotte, J. N. Fournier, Massue Fortier, C. C. John Bull and referred to Laing’s was first class and was very daintily ence of a goodly number of guests, al­ Warren, Eugene Lemieux, Edward J. T. served and did full justice to the rep­ though it is to be regretted that Bish­ Stuart, H. L. Troutbeck, Burt. W. Brock, T. Nek etc., but said that they were F. Donnelly, Ernest A. Vallee, E. H. Brown, utation of the Place Viger. The op’s College, Lennoxville, was un­ always of short duration. He J. E. Dohan, S. L. Gibson, W. H. Brown, praised in glowing terms, the brave­ hall was tastefully decorated and able to send any student representa­ Chas. De Pencier, Jas. B. Mousin, F. E. Skin during the dinner, Rotto’s Orchestra tives owing to the fact that examina­ ner, Alex. MacDonald, S. P. Brown, and W. ry of England’s soldiers and officers, Frothingham Roach. discoursed sweet strains of music, tions were being held at that time. and spoke highly of the spirit shown After the menu had been done by the colonies in coming to the with excellent taste. The frontis Among the student representa­ piece of the menu card was a gen­ full justice to, the toasts of the even­ help of the mother country, and tives from other Colleges, were:— thus proving the oneness of the uine work of art, and represented an ing were proceeded with, and a very J. A. Newsom, Trinity, Toronto. pleasing feature of this dinner was, British Empire. The toast was intellectual looking skull, with a A. J. Cameron, Toronto University. that the toasts were all listened to drunk amidst a burst of enthusiastic college cap on it. The photos of S. M. Smith, Queen’s University. with the greatest of attention, and cheers. Deans Campbell and Kerr, were A. S. Morrison, McGill. placed in the orbital foramen, while that there was excellent order Dean Campbell replied, and J. A. Baudouin, Laval Medicine. the dentists had cleverly filled and throughout. The great feature of stated his experience as a military P. C. DuBoyce, Laval Law. all the toasts, was the pronounced crowned the teeth, in a manner medical officer for the last forty- 110 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 111 then was near its close Being thus A change has lately been made in on record its sorrow that such a bril­ illness of the esteemed principal. The deprived of this portion of the years the domestic arrangements of the liant career in the wide field of edu­ Synod earnestly prays that in God's expected income, we have been a school, whereby the lady matron is re­ cation should have been brought, it good time, Rev. Canon Adams may good deal embarassed in our efforts sponsible not only for the care of the hopes to a temporary close, by the be restored to health and activity.” to meet the year’s expenses. If, as boys and for the superintendence of there appears reason to fear, the en­ the school building, but also for the tire grant is to be withheld in the fu­ kitchen and dining room depart­ “THE JACOBITE.” ture, the endeavours we are making ment. The lady matron is assisted to render our work more comprehen­ by a sub-matron, who is a certificated An interesting entertainment seen at its best till perhaps twenty or sive and more generally advantage­ hospital nurse, and who has charge was given in December, at the open­ thirty nights have passed. ous to the community at large, will of the school infirmary. Of the 104 ing of the New Church Hall. The But to turn to the individuals be sorely crippled, if not altogether boys mentioned above, two-thirds are first part included, inter alia, some concerned. The honours of the even­ frustrated. members of the church of England, very clever humourous recitations ing were very evenly divided among “Another source of diminution and one-third comprises Presbyter­ by Mr. Conklin, two good songs by the three ladies who all worked ex­ in revenue is the steady decrease in ians, Methodists, Congregationalists, Mr. Rothera and some delightful tremely hard. and Roman Catholics. Owing to songs charmingly sung by Miss the rate of interest on invested funds. As the heroine Lady Somerford the increase in the number of stu­ Heneker. The evening closed with The question assumes a specially ser­ Mrs. William Morris was charming, a dramatic performance, by residents ious aspect from the fact that as our dents and boys during the last two and in her scene with Sir Richard years, it has been found necessary to in the village. The play selected means increase our needs increase in where she has to conceal her hatred make arrangements for separate din­ was “The Jacobite”; and it was a very even greater proportion—those aris­ of the man in her anxiety to rescue ing rooms, that for the boys being happy choice. Amateurs are always ing from an enlarged range of subjects her lover from the dangers that sur­ rather prone to choose the purely taught, as well as adequate manner the old dining hall, extended and so rounded him, she showed real dra­ farcical and it is a great pleasure to of teaching; such as is absolutely re­ arranged that it is entirely separate matic power. quisite in an educational institution from that of the College. This new find a play which—while full of hum­ Mrs. Parrock played the part of at the present day. plan will prove of advantage to both our, and sometimes rather boisterous fun,—has a strong element of real Patty the landlady’s daughter with “In conclusion I am thankful to branches of the institution. The comedy, and a plot which is capable great success. She looked charming, report a very satisfactory state of dis health and general conduct of the of keeping an audience really inter­ and played with such grace and sweet­ cipline, and an excellent spirit of loy boys was excellent throughout the term. ested, where mere knock-about farce ness that we might well envy John alty and good feeling on the part of Duck even the discomfort of his con­ The whole respectfully submit­ might well pall. the students.” cealment in the chest, when we think ted. The whole performance was a All of which is respectfully sub of his final happiness. Headmaster. most creditable one. The play had mitted. been very carefully rehearsed and As the Widow Pottle, Miss Shu Bishop’s College. Vice-Principal On the motion of Dean Carmich­ went without a hitch. There was of ter received a great ovation. Her and ACting Principal. ael, the following was adopted:— course just that want of snap, of dra “make-up”—which by the way was January 6th, 1900. ‘This Synod sincerely regrets the enforced resignation of the Rev. matic savoir faire, which can only be one of the best pieces of Amateur THE SCHOOL. Canon Adams, D.D., as principal of obtained by a long experience on the work, we have ever seen—was ex­ The report of the headmaster of the University of Bishop’s College, stage. Amateurs are constantly hav­ tremely good, and she seemed thor­ Bishop's College School, Lennox­ Lennoxville. The success of Canon ing this reproach cast in their teeth oughly to enter into the spirit of ville, Mr. J. H. Petry, stated:— Adams as the head of the University but it should be remembered that her difficult part. “There were at the close of the and in the general work of the Amateur Theatricals are only a num Of Mr. Holme as John Duck Michaelmas term 104 boys in the Church is too well known to be en­ ber of first night performances, and we do not propose to say much. school, of whom 88 were boarders. larged on, the Synod can alone place that on the stage a piece is never Mr. Holme’s talents and versatility 108 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 109 we have been enabled during the past Canons Davidson, Mussen, Von Iff A NEW’ PROFESSORSHIP. other, the Hon. Senator Price, just year to initiate a system of instruction land and Foster. “With the current year we have before the opening of the present in the art of teaching, with the M. A. (ad eundem) on Professor moreover, been enabled to make a one. The loss in each case, I need view of qualifying students for the L. R. Holme, M. A. (Camb) and new and important departure in the not say, was a most severe blow to position of teachers of academics W. J. Rusk, Esq. M. A. (Toronto form of an additional professorship, the College. in the province of Quebec, after tak­ University.) that of English. In connection The proposition for a memorial ing their degree of B. A. in the uni­ with this, a new honour course has Mus. B. on Miss J. E. Howard, to the former gentleman, in the versity. been instituted in English subjects, and Mr. W. H. Jackson, the exam form of architectural extension and A scheme representing a course comprising logic, psychology, politi inations on this subject having been improvements in the Arts building of over fifty lectures in this subject cal economy, moral philosophy, his conducted by H. H. Mann, Esq., of our University, has been acted of the same character as that which tory and English literature. To facil­ Mus. D., organist to King’s College upon, and in part carried into effect, was approved by the Protestant Com­ itate entrance upon it, convocation and to the University of Cambridge. by means of the offerings of a large mittee of the Council of Public Ins­ has decided that Greek shall no lon­ number of contributors, foremost In addition to the above, the de­ truction for the University of McGill, ger shall be compulsory (except in among whom were the Bishop of gree of M. D., C. M. were conferred on was drawn up, and submitted to the the case of candidates for the holy Quebec and Senator Price. The six candidates, at the Convocation of Committee in February last for its orders) for matriculation or the B.A. building has been considerably en­ the Faculty of Medicine on April the approval, together with a proposal course, a sufficient alternative in Eng­ larged, the School being now pro­ 11th. to secure supervised exercise in teach­ lish subjects being provided. vided with a spacious dining room ing in the academies of Lennoxville At the business meeting of Con­ Mr. R. L. Holme, M. A. of Je for its exclusive use; and the College and Sherbrooke. The approval was vocation on 28th. June, John Hamil­ sus College, Cambridge, whose effi with a new lecture room, dining readily granted,—the lectures were ton, Esq., M.A. was unanimously ciency in work of this character has room, students’ rooms, bath-rooms, duly delivered by members of the elected to the office of Vice-Chancel been thoroughly tested, was appoint etc. The kitchen department, upon College and School staff, assisted by lor, made vacant by the resignation ed to the new Chair, and we have which both sides of the institution other experienced educationalists, in­ of the Rev. R. W. Norman, D. D., been enabled to secure Mr. G. Os­ depend, has also been greatly en­ cluding M. J. W. Parmlee, secretary D.C.L. wald Smith, an Oxford graduate in larged and improved. Much, how­ to the Protestant Committee; and a “Our numbers during the open­ high honours, as Assistant Lecturer ever, still remains to be done. On­ class of seven students completed ing term of the present academical in this department, as well as in ly one section of the proposed re­ the course and qualified themselves year have been diminshed from var that of classics. construction has yet been undertak­ thus far for the diploma. ious causes. One of our most val On the 22nd of September a en. The help of our friends is sore­ Besides the twelve degrees of ued divinity students was taken special meeting of Convocation was ly needed for the continuance and B. A. in course, to which reference from us in the midst of his course by held, at which the degree of D. C. L. completion of the work, so vitally has already been made, and which a sudden death, being drowned in honoris causa, was conferred upon essential to the well being of our were conferred on the 29th June last, the Massawippi in June last. Three Rev. Principal Shaw, of the Wesley institution. the following degrees were also con­ students have been prevented by ser­ an College, Montreal, and upon Rev. GOVERNMENT GRANT. ferred at the same time:------ious illness from resuming their work Professor Cunningham of Trinity “Most unfortunately, just as we D. D. (jure dignitatis), on the thus far, and two others have been College Cambridge, the author of were in the act of thus extending Lord Bishop of Niagara, who was obliged to go home on sick leave. standard works on history in its re­ our accomodations, as well as the university preacher on that occasion; The total number of those upon lation to economics. scope of our educational work, we and on the Very Rev. L. W. Will whom we may reckon as likely to “The death of Mr. Robert Ham­ were informed, without the slightest iams, Dean of Quebec. complete their year’s course of study ilton, one of the two leading bene­ previous warning, that the Govern­ D. C. L. (honoris causa) on the in divinity and arts is 48, of whom factors of this university, at the ment Grant, now of so many years Hon. L. A. Jette', Governor of the 25 are candidates for holy orders, 8 opening of the last academical year, standing, would be diminished by Province of Quebec, and on Rev. of the latter being divinity students. was followed by the death of the one-half for the current year, which THE MITRE. 106 THE MITRE. 107 eye, a quick hand, a steady foot and From henceforth we may ex­ the intercourse of private life, as in principal by Dr. Adams, received an instant response of all the facul­ pect to see a Greater Britain, which, that of official duty. November last, is doubtless already ties to whatever demand the ex­ though bound together by constitu­ And we would further express known to every one here present. igencies of the game may impose tional ties, is yet more closely united our fervent hope that it may please The circumstances which made it upon them. It is a game which by the bonds of national sentiment. ALMIGHTY GOD to restore you to necessary, his enfeebled health and combines the valuable qualities of health and strength, and to grant to shattered powers, must be a matter of Considering what an impor­ many other games; the vigour of you and Mrs. Adams, with your fam­ deep regret to all who remember his tant factor hockey is in the athletic foot-ball, the science of cricket, the ily, many years of happiness and untiring energy, ceaseless activity, skill of base-ball, the rapidity of la­ life of the University and of the prosperity. his uniform kindliness and courtesy, country in general, and in view of crosse. It is therefore of little won Signatures'.— his distinguished intellectual powers the fact of its rapid advancement as der that it holds an assured position and his devotion to the interests of a national sport and the ever-in F. J. B. Allnatt D.D., Vice-Principal, and Pro in the world of winter sports. fessor of Divinity. the institution which he represented. creasing interest manifested in every H J. H. Petry, M. A. Headmaster. The loss of his active and energetic aspect of the game, we, as interested A Campbell Scarth, M.A., D.C.L., Professor of Ecclesiastical History. presence has been seriously felt, and observers, wish to make a few gen BISHOP'S COLLEGE. Bathurst Geo. Wilkinson, M.A., Professor of Pastoral Theology. no doubt will continue to be felt for eral remarks on the subject of hockey. LENNOXVILLE, P. Q. a long time to come. DECEMBER. 21st. 1899 R. A. Parrock, M.A., Professor of Classics. From the primitive game R. N Hudspeth, M.A.. Lecturer in Science. “Notwithstanding disadvantage­ REVEREND AND DEAR PRINCIPAL:— L. R. Holme, M A.. Professor of English. of “shinny”, played with rude club ous circumstances, however, the work and a rough block of wood, has We, the undersigned members F. W. Frith. B.A., Registrar and Bursar. C. W. Mitchell, B. A. in behalf of Students in of the academical year 1898-9 in its of your Staff of workers and Students evolved the perfected and scientific the Faculty of Divinity. various departments, was carried on game of hockey, which holds its under your charge, beg you to accept Ernest F. King [vice E. Rankin] in behalf of Students of the Third Year in Arts. without interruption, and with good sway, undisputed, during the winter the expression of our deep regret at George E. Renison,—in behalf of Students of results as tested by the examinations, months and which we think will re­ the circumstances which have made the Second Year in Arts Edward S. Krans,—in behalf of Students of of which the final one was conducted tain the prestige which it has obtain­ it necessary for you to resign the posi­ the First Year in Arts. in great part by outside examiners. ed as a game of almost national tion of Principal of this College; and Mr. A. LeRay, M.A., Lecturer in French, “In the department of arts 12 character. And the reasons for this our heartfelt sympathy with you and was unfortunately absent. students completed the prescribed are not far to seek; its appointed yours under your present visitation of course in one or other of its forms season and its characteristics. enfeebled health. REPORT OF UNIVERSITY OF (honour, optional or ordinary), and It is played at that season of We desire that you should be BISHOP'S COLLEGE LENNOXVILLE, proceeded to the degree of B. A. the year when other out-door sports assured of our full recognition of the TO THE LORD BISHOP OF MONTREAL AND THE “Of the divinity students, four are comparatively at a stand-still many and great benefits which have SYNOD OF THAT DIOCESE For the year 1899, including portions of the presented themselves for the prelim­ accrued to our University through and so enjoys a peculiar isolation academical years 1898-9 and 1899-1900. inary theological examination for your instrumentality,—the additions which tends to bring it more into holy orders, conducted by the board to our buildings, our endowments, our popularity with the athletically in­ My Lord Bishop and President of examiners under the canon of the educational course, which have been clined spectator, while to the athlete of our Corporation, and Gentlemen provincial Synod, and passed success­ in great part the direct consequence it affords the training necessary dur­ of the Synod. fully, three in the first class, and the of your untiring energy and devotion ing these months. And the game I have to lay before you a sum­ fourth within three marks of it. The in her behalf. which has a recognised season of its mary of the progress made by our other divinity students were examin­ own is certain to maintain its rank We would also assure you of College since the end of December ed by Professor Body, of the Theolo­ as a popular sport. our personal sense of the kindness 1898, the period up to which my gical Seminary, New York. and courtesy which we have uniform And also it is a pastime, to ex­ last report was carried. In addition to the regular and ly experienced at your hands, in our cel in which requires that which is “The resignation of the office of ordinary courses of our curriculum, the ambition of all athletes, an alert various relations with you, as well in 104 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 105 the encomiums which have been that his illness would materially af­ EDITORIALS. heaped upon the work of our late fect the institution. But his great­ and respected principal, Dr. Adams. ness was of the high type, sometimes We have always been most eager By the entire separation of the It is hoped by all that the sever­ lacking among great men of action to record all advances of the Univer­ College and School many advantages ance of his connection with us is not and constructive power, which trains sity, but there has never been, in the incidental to both are involved, ad­ final but that those splendid abili up subordinates to carry 011 the work history of the Mitre, such an occas vantages which, if not apparent be­ ties and brilliant talents may some­ after they have been obliged to lay it ion as the present one to tell of the fore, will now stand revealed. The time be restored to the University down. growth of prosperity and progress, as College now has a hall which would for which he has done so much. evidenced by the opening of the do honour to any University in the It would be out of place for us here If, as is said, the blood of mar­ new building, the Hamilton Mem­ land, a hall large enough to accom­ to even attempt to describe the ex tyrs is the seed of the church, the orial. The construction of the odate all of her students and unsur­ tent of the work of Dr. Adams, for blood of patriots is the seed of em­ building, and all the work involved passed in beauty, requirements of it is well known to all what a mighty pire. And as the blood of the saints in that movement, was well known health, and convenience. influence he had in raising Bishop’s produced a church united upon na­ to all the friends of the College and With the new lecture rooms to her present status. He presided tional lines, so may the blood of he has become common-place to us who will end those tiresome migrations in over the institution with the genius roes produce federation in Britain’s have seen it grow day by day, and search of a room suitable for the size of an ecclesiastical statesman of great material dominions. If this be the who, perhaps, do not appreciate of the class. The new rooms are constructive ability and shaped its result it will atone for many of the it as fully as if it had suddenly large, airy and above all, well lighted, destinies with the talents of a mas regretable incidents which are occurring dawned upon our vision. and the new Council Chamber is one ter-builder. every day in the great struggle With the opening of this term worthy of the deliberations of that Sad as the loss of health must be, which the Empire is waging on the we came into possession of the new body. With the addition of the it must be harder still to be removed plains of South Africa, a struggle for apartments, the new dining hall, new students’ rooms is afforded to all from the scene of his life’s work, freedom and liberty, in which the lecture rooms, and students’ rooms. an opportunity for enjoying the re­ which had become endeared to him, arms of Britain have so often been We hope that it is not a thought born sidential system which is so impor­ at the time when the University was engaged and from which they have so of a too sanguine temperament, but tant a factor in our University life. about to venture on the lines which often emerged victorious. But truly with the new buildings we see a For a few years past the College has have proved so successful, the found­ she is cementing the bonds of nation­ new epoch in the history of Bishop’s. been unable to contain all the stu­ ing of new chairs and the improve­ al unity, with her noblest blood, With the new dining room we trust dents. ments in the buildings. There is one drawn from all the comers of her do­ minion, from all the parts of her em that we have heard the last of those Though the work is vet unfin­ phase of Dr. Adam's greatness which pire, and proffered with the bountiful “grub” agitations which kept the ished, it is a fitting monument to the is perhaps not generally recognized, hand of patriotic generosity. College in a turmoil and ruffled memory of a great and good man and that is the power of imparting the otherwise smooth current of and to the princely generosity his greatness to others, to those who The mother-country is now reap­ University life. We feel assured of all the friends of Bishop’s worked with and studied under him. ing the reward of her fostering care in that many of those unpleasant scenes who have contributed to it, and it This is evidenced by the steady pro­ times past. Remembering the pro were not altogether inspired by the speaks eloquently for the estimation gress and continued advancement of tection that she has always accorded quality of the food served, but to in which the University is held and the University since his illness; them, the Colonies are now endea­ some extent by the manner in which reflects brilliantly upon the sacrific things have gone on in their usual vouring to make some fitting return it was served, in a crowded hall and ing efforts of those able men who happy and prosperous manner. This for all they' have received. But to with insufficient help. Insufficient have spent their lives in her service. perhaps came as a surprise to many accomplish this they had to exceed service and an overcrowded dining who knew the important part that the bounds of constitutional usage hall will do much to spoil the most Dr. Adams took in all departments and establish the sacred innovations sumptuous repast. But little is left for us to add to of the University, and who feared of precedent. 102 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 103 who graduated in 1884—I am informed, has risen to the position of one of forward on the line of their predecessors. Of the original members of the the leading Surgeons, and has a reputation for Surgical knowledge, and skil­ Faculty, only Dr. Perrigo and myself remain—before very long we also will ful operator which extends all over the Island. Dr. A. J. Richer, one of our be gone. The hope of the school, lies in its own graduates, of whom I am graduates, and on the Faculty Staff, is rapidly coming into notice, as an au­ proud to say, ten are to-day on its teaching staff. It requires Hospital facili thority on Tuberculous diseases, and is the head of the Sanatorium at St. ties for its clinical teaching. Will not some man or number of men, Agathe. In the far West, at Belt, Montana, I hear of Dr. Vidal, who gradu possessed of the means, come forward in answer to the appeal which is being ated in 1890, being so pressed with work as to need for several years past, two made for this object? The Faculty has done, and is doing good work, and assistants. Dr. Blackmeer, who graduated in 1884, is Professor of Medical deserves recognition. Jurisprudence in the Barnes Medical College with a class of over four hun­ dred students. In Montreal I find Dr. Maude Abbott one of our first lady grad­ The establishment of this Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, has ex­ uates doing excellent work in the Pathological Labatory of the Royal Vic erted a most beneficial effort upon the entire University. The name of toria Hospital—also Drs. Jack and Foley—who graduated from Bishop’s in Bishop’s College is known to-day in every quarter of the Globe, and this is very 1889 and 1880—forging rapidly to the front as Skin Specialists. Dr. C. R. largely due to its Medical Faculty. If the friends of the University, would Wood (M.D. Bishop’s 1891)—is in Ujjain, India, doing excellent work as a remember that its Faculty of Medicine, is as integral a part of it, as the Medical Missionary. In Literature, my fellow Professor, and Bishop’s College Faculties of Arts and Divinity, it would inspire additional enthusiasm among graduate Dr. W. H. Drummond, has won a place of great eminence. His its workers. I hope the future—the near future will show evidence of it. book of poems “The Habitant” is read and admired, all over this Contin­ Francis Wayland Campbell M.A., M.D., L.R.C.P. Lond.., D.C.L. ent. These are but a few samples, to show that our teaching has not been in Dean. Faculty of Medicine, vain. University of Bishop's College. Ever since the Faculty was organised, its members felt that a Dental Department, would prove a valuable addition to the University. It was how­ ever, not till about 1895, that the matter took shape, and it was then, in a THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW. measure forced upon it, by the action of the Dental Board of this Province. That body had established, the Dental College of the Province of Quebec, and sought affiliation with another University. As we had for years, given I watched the old year die last night, Then slowly, slowly, as if holding death at And looking from my window, toward the bay, the Medical portion of the Dental Curriculum to many students, we were for­ West, ced in self defence to seek for a change in the Dental Act In this we failed Sauk down and in the bleak night-wind was Saw the black wind-cloud gather for his flight blown away. before the Quebec Legislature, that is we succeeded before the Legislative While all the world looked on in deep distress. Assembly— but failed before the Legislative Council. A year later the at­ Listen: The notes of a deep-toned bell. I watched him as the moments sped away, The year has gone, the book is sealed, tempt was made again, and resulted in a compromise. As o'er the Earth he wrought a wild fantastic Soft from the sky like tears congealed spell The Dental College became affiliated to the University of Bishop’s The New Year’s snowflakes fell. College. The result has been excellent, to both of the contracting parties. A. E. S. The Dental College has prospered beyond the hopes of its most sanguine friends, and the Medical and Dental students, fraternize in a way that is cal­ culated to add to the prestige of the two Faculties and the University. Lectures in the Dental Department are delivered in both the English and French languages. During the twenty nine years of its existence the Medical Faculty has had many vicissitudes.—It has had its periods of despondency and of exul tation—but it has in spite of bitter opposition, never wavered in its deter­ mination to continue the struggle till complete success rested upon its Ban­ ner. A large measure of this success has already been obtained. To the present members, and those who succeed them remains the duty of pressing IOO THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 101 This was considered a satisfactory showing, seeing that this faculty was com­ tion of one half the fees, in all theoretical subjects of the Medical course, to peting for students, on an advanced schedule. By this I mean that we were the applicant showing the highest aggregate of marks, taken in the Provin­ teaching subjects, which up to that time, had not been included, as distinct cial Matriculation examination. A similar scholarship to the graduate in branches, in any Medical School in the Dominion. These were, Pathology Arts of Bishop’s College, who shows the highest aggregate number of marks by Dr. Wilkins, Hygiene, by Dr. Lephoron, and Practical Chemistry by Dr. in the Arts course. The vacant position of Dean, and the Professorship J. Baker Edwards. Subsequently—within a year or two—Dr. Wilkins took of the Theory and Practice, of Medicine was filled in 1882, by my election there up Practical Physiology and Histology. In 1877, Dr. O. C. Wood of Ottawa, to, and which position I still occupy. In another year the Faculty will be in the through his son, Dr. C. A. Wood, a graduate of the College, offered a Gold thirtieth year of its existence, and until recently the work has been perform­ Medal, to be known as the “Wood Medal’’ to be competed for annually on the ed by all, as a labour of love, the various members not receiving any money following terms:— 1st., Competitors must attend at least two sessions at reward for their labour. A surplus there has been over expenses—but this Bishop’s College. 2nd. 75 per cent of the whole number of marks must be has been used in the purchase of equipment—so that the amount so expended taken—including all subjects. 3rd., If the graduating class, at any time be now stands at many thousands of dollars. Within the last few years how­ less than four, the Medal may be withheld, unless the Faculty thought that ever it has been found advisable to obtain special workers, and we now poss­ the best man had shown such excellence, that he was deserving of it. Dr. ess two who devote their entire time to College work. These naturally are O. C. Wood having died, Dr. C. A. Wood, has donated the sum of $1000, paid. At this moment the College is as fully equipped for its work, as is any which is invested, to produce the Medal yearly. College in the Dominion. Our endeavour, and in this I know we are suc­ In 1880, Dr. C. E. Nelson of New York, founded the “Robert Nelson’’ cessful, is to give a thoroughly practical training. In one department, Midwife­ Gold Medal. For this purpose he donated the sum of one thousand dollars. ry, whose successful practice has such an important bearing, on the success of The Medal was in commemoration of his father, Dr. Robert Nelson, who be­ a general practitioner, we possess advantages certainly not surpassed if equalled, gan his medical career in Montreal, where he obtained special eminence in by any Medical College in Canada—we possess a Women’s Hospital which is surgery. He subsequently removed to New York, where he died. This under the charge of our Professor of Midwifery, where the practice is so ex­ Medal, was donated as a special prize in Surgery, and for it there was to be tensive, as to give our graduates, practical charge of as many cases, as fall, a special examination, which must be written, oral, and the performance of as a rule, into the hands of the young practitioner, during the first four or operations on the Cadaver. To compete for this Medal, students must have five years of his professional life. The University has graduated M. D. 222 attended two sessions at Bishop’s, and have obtained 75 per cent of the al students. Of these thirty have passed to their rest. Those who survive are loted marks on all subjects. With the exception of one or two years, this in the full pursuit of their life work, in almost every quarter of the globe. medal has been awarded since its endowment, and at times the competition More than the usual success has been obtained by many, due beyond doubt to has been very keen and close. I believe the Faculty secured this magnifi­ the eminently practical training they received. cent Medal which is of the value of $60.00 through the influence of Dr. Wol Some have risen to distinction—carving for themselves a name, and a fred Nelson, who as I have already mentioned was our first registered stu professional reputation, extending far beyond the Cities in which they reside, dent, and a member of our first graduating class. In 1882, Dr. David, who and reflecting honour on the University, which is their Alma Mater. In the had been Dean of the Faculty, since the active work of the School began, special field of Ophthalmology—Dr. Wood, of Chicago stands preeminent a died, after a lingering illness. The loss which the Faculty sustained by his mong the practitioners in the United States who follow this specialty. This death was very great, for from its inception he had been its most zealous gentleman graduated in 1877, and practiced for at least ten years, in Montreal friend, and faithful adviser. To show its appreciation of his work, the Fac­ as a general practitioner, filling during that time in Bishop’s, the chairs of ulty founded the “David” Scholarship, which some years later was changed Chemistry and Pathology. Another graduate who occupies a distinguished to the “David” Silver Medal. This is awarded to the student obtaining the position in this same field is Dr. H. B. Chandler, of Boston—one of the Sur­ highest number of marks in the Primary Examination. The other Prizes in geons of the Boston Eye and Ear Hospital. I every now and then see evi­ the Faculty are “The Chancellor’s Prize”, (books) to the student who passes dence of the very excellent work he is doing. In the field of general Medicine the best examination on the Final branches; Prize for the best I find Dr. Tereault, of Orange New Jersey, occupying the position of Medical examination in Histology. Prize to the best Dissector, and best ex Health Officer, and a recognised authority on Sanitary matters. In the City amination in the practical Anatomy course (first year) and a similar Prize of New York I find Dr. Wolfred Nelson, holding an enviable position as a Life for the same (second year). A scholarship, consisting of a reduc Insurance Specialist. In Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, Dr. Bronstorph THE MITRE. 99 THE MITRE. 98 well known in Canadian political life. The opening lecture was delivered The faculty at the time stood as follows:— on the date named. The audience was not large, but among those present Wm. H. Hingston, M.D., L.R C.S.E., D.C.L., prof. Principles and Practice of Surgery, Dean was the late Dr. William Sutherland, Prof, of Chemistry in McGill Univer of the Faculty. sity. Work was then commenced and the lectures regularly delivered, and Aaron H. David, M.D , Edin. L.R.C.S.E., D.C.L., Prof. Theory and Practice of Medicine. Robert T. Godfrey, M.A., M,D , Prof, of Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children. the dissecting room opened. Many interesting anecdotes of this first session Jean Lukin Leprohon, M.A., M.D., Prof, of Hygiene. might be given, but they would occupy too much space; one will suffice. Francis W. Campbell, M.A., M.D.. L.R.C.P.. Lond. Prof, of Institutes of Medicine. Registrar My class for the first two weeks, consisted of two students, viz. Mr. Rich­ of Faculty. mond Spencer and Mr. Robert Costigan. About the end of the second week, Edward H. Trenholme, M.A. M.D . B.C.L , Prof, of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. J. Baker Edwards, M.A. Ph.D , D.C.L., Prof. of Chemistry, Practical Chemistry, and Microscopy. on arriving to deliver my lecture, I found that my class had diminished by Richard A. Kennedy, M.A. M.D., Prof, of Anatomy. one-half. Mr. Robert Costigan was absent. I was told he had been induced to William Gardner, M A., M.D., Prof, of Medical Jurisprudence. leave and go to McGill College. Depressed by this desertion, but not dis­ George Wilkins, M.A., M.D Prof, of Pathology. Silas E. Tabb, M A., M.D., Prof, of Botany. couraged, I lectured for a whole week to the remaining member of the class, James Perrigo, M.A., M.D., M.R.C.S. Eng , Demonstrator of Anatomy and Curator of Museum. when Mr. Costigan returned to his first love. He attended the College for The second vicissitude of the Faculty came about soon after its first three years, and graduated, M. D. from Bishop’s, April, 1874. The means announcement was issued, and was the withdrawal of Dr. Hingston (now Sir used to detach Mr. Costigan were not fair. I will not say more, though the William Hingston) from the Deanship and Professorship of Surgery, this details are as clear in my mind today as if they had occurred but yesterday. action on his part having become necessary in order to retain his connection By the time the Registration book closed in December, twenty five with his Hospital (the Hotel Dieu). It appears that many years previously, students had registered their names. On the 4th of April, 1872—the first the Medical Control of this Hospital, was by notarial deed, placed in the Convocation of the Faculty took place at Lennoxville—the Chancellor of hands of the Montreal School of Medicine (at this time affiliated with Vic­ the University—the late Hon. Edward Hale—conferring the degrees. The toria College, Cobourg, Ont.). On the announcement of the Medical Faculty entire Faculty were present. The following are the names of the first grad of Bishop’s College, being placed in the hands of the public, Dr. Hingston, uating class:— was notified by the Montreal School, through its Secretary, the late Dr. Wolfred D. E. Nelson, Montreal Que. Pelletier, that he must sever his connection with Bishop’s College, or his Henry S. Cunningham, St. Catherines Ont. connection with the Hotel Dieu would cease on a date named. The future Philippe Deselets Three Rivers One. of the new School was of course uncertain, and after weighing well the Joseph E. Lanouette Champlain Que. pour et centre, he determined, with deep regret, to withdraw. I need hard Andre Latour Lachine Que. ly say that the Faculty felt that Dr. Hingston’s retirement was a severe blow. Richard Webber Richmond Que. Several meetings were held, and the situation thoroughly and thoughtfully The first session was considered as being more than satisfactory. As discussed. The decision, was to proceed, and prepare for the opening of the a result of this success, the idea of erecting a building for occupation by the School in October. Dr. David was elected Dean and Dr. Godfrey was trans­ School, was mooted and seriously discussed. There were difficulties in the ferred to the chair of Surgery, Dr. Trenholme to that of Midwifery, and way—financial difficulties—of course. These were soon relieved by a gener­ Dr. Kollmyer was taken into the School and elected Professor of Materia ous offer on the part of Dr. Godfrey, our Professor of Surgery, to erect such a Medica. The future being now clear, the Faculty began to look around for building as the School required, on the Faculty agreeing to pay interest on a building in which to carry on its work. In this search, great difficulty the cost. I need hardly say that this offer was accepted. Plans were pre­ was experienced, as several buildings, which were deemed suitable, were re­ pared and discussed and finally adopted. That such an idea had very early fused by their proprieters to be rented for such a purpose. At last, a top in the history of the Faculty taken root, is proved by the fact that Dr. Hing flat was secured in a Building on the North East corner of McGill and ston had secured for this purpose, a lot of ground 011 the corner of Mance and Notre Dame Sts., it being sub-leased from the Chemists’ Association. The Ontario Sts. This land was purchased by Dr. Godfrey, and work was com date for opening the School, was fixed for the 9th of October 1871, and the menced on the building. Although not completed, yet it was in such a for. opening lecture to be delivered by the Dean, Dr. David. This fact was du ward state, that the second session opened on time within its walls, the intro­ ly advertised; also that the Registration book was open. The first name en­ ductory lecture being delivered by me. This session showed a registered tered upon it, was Wolfred Nelson, a son of the late Dr. Horace Nelson, and class of thirty students, being an increase of five over the previous year. a grandson of the late Dr. Wolfred Nelson, an ex-Mayor of Montreal, and 96 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 97 grievances, and if successful, place the profession generally in a more satisfact left that night, to lay before the Board of Trustees, a proposition for the ory condition. It was very generally expressed that a new School would be establishment of a Medical School in Montreal, in connection with the Uni beneficial in many ways, and that McGill had not pre-occupied every avenue versity of Bishop’s College. On the 3rd of February Dr. David, reported to to science. How keen this feeling was, even at the foundation of the “School the above five named gentlemen that his interview with the Board of Trustees of Medicine and Surgery”, will be understood by the following lines taken of Bishop’s College, had been very satisfactory—the following resolution hav from the lecture delivered at its opening by Dr. Sutherland. “What exclu­ ing been passed by them. sive right is possessed by this Faculty? What species of idolatry is it which “That it is the unanimous opinion of the gentlemen present at this ought to enforce us to blindly worship the memory of its departed founders, meeting.... that the proposal to affiliate to the University the Medical in permitting their representatives to hold within an iron grasp, all the re­ School about to be formed in Montreal consisting of. . . . and others, is one of putation derivable from such a source. What has rendered this place a the highest importance to the University, and with this view the gentlemen shrine at which they alone are to receive homage.” I found this feeling now present will request the President of the Corporation at the earliest pos­ strong in 1862, I saw it grow year by year until in 1871 it culminated in sible period to call a meeting of the Corporation to consider this proposal. the formation of the Medical Faculty of Bishop’s College. This new teach­ On the 9th of March 1871 a special meeting of the Corporation of ing body, was free from the central point of weakness, which had wrecked Bishop’s College, was held in the Cathedral School House (now Synod Hall) the St. Lawrence School of Medicine. It was, like the Medical School of the Hon. Edward Hale, Chancellor of the University—being in the chair. McGill, the Faculty of a University. The early history of this Faculty of A motion accepting the offer of the proposed Medical School, and that it go Medicine, and of its creation may not as yet possess the interest which at­ into operation not later than the following October was unanimously’ passed. taches to older institutions. It is however advisable that its history should The following gentlemen were then appointed Professors in the Med­ be written while some of those who participated in its formation are still ical Faculty of Bishop’s College:—Charles Smallwood M.D., L.L.D., D.C.L., alive. When time shall have given antiquity to an institution still in its youth Professor of Midwifery. A. H. David M.D., Edin. L.R.C.S., Edin. Professor —but a youth of vigour, energy, and promise, it doubtless will be surrounded of the Theory and Practice of Medicine. William H. Hingston M.D., L.R. by hosts of friends. These will realise and we believe appreciate the untir­ C.S., Edin. Professor of Surgery. Francis Wayland Campbell M.D., L.R.C.P. ing, unpaid energy and determination of its founders, who brushed aside all London Professor of the Institutes of Medicine. Edward H. Trenholme M.D., obstacles, till success rewarded their efforts. In January 1871 Dr. Charles B.C.L., Professor of Materia Medica. Dr. Smallwood was named Dean and Smallwood, Dr. Hingston, Dr. A. H. David, and Dr. E. H. Trenholme met Dr. F. W. Campbell Registrar at a meeting of the new Faculty held on the and discussed the formation of a School of Medicine in Montreal in connec 14th of March at Dr. Hingston’s house. tion with the University of Bishop’s College, Lennoxville. The decision be­ ing in the affirmative, it was decided to ask me to assist them in On the 18th of March at a Faculty meeting, a code of rules for its the work. Having accepted the proposal, I attended a meeting at government was adopted. The only rule worthy of special mention, was Dr. David’s house in Beaver Hall Terrace on the evening of 1st February’ the following:— “Should the resignation of any professor be deemed advan­ 1871, when the four gentlemen named above were present: The following tageous to the interest of the School he shall, upon the written request to do so of any six of his colleagues, resign forthwith his appointment.” From telegram was read:— St. Hilaire 1st February 1871. this date till the 7th of June, the Faculty was engaged in the work of com­ pleting its formation. On this day it struck its first shoal by Dr. Small­ To Dr. Hingston, More particulars of Medical Corporation required, give them in person, it will wood severing his connection with it on account of having “received an ap hasten matters. pointment from the Signal Office of the United States War Department, Signed T. E. Campbell. and also from the Hon. Minister of Marine and Fisheries” which would oc­ Major Campbell, C.B. who signed this telegram was Seignor at St. cupy all his spare time. The resignation was accepted and Dr. Hingston Hilaire, and a warm friend of Bishop’s College up to his death in August elected Dean in his place At the annual Convocation of the University 1872. He was a lineal descendent of the Campbells of Inverawe, and served held at Lennoxville, in the latter part of June, the Faculty attended, each in several Imperial Regiments, his last I believe being the 7th Hussars. member receiving the degree of M. A. honora causa. The end of July the The Faculty of Medicine of Bishop’s College, owe to him a debt of gratitude Faculty issued its first annual announcements, which created no small ex for the active interest he took in its formation. citement, as it had been hoped by many that the efforts which had been put It was decided to send Dr. David to Lennoxville, and he accordingly forth to strangle its birth would have been successful. 94 THE MITRE. the mitre;. 95 A. H. DAVID, M.D., L.R.C.S.E., Physician 3.00 o'clock P. M. Theory and Practice of to the Montreal General Hospital, Member of Board and lodging can be obtained at moderate rates in the vicinity of Medicine. the Board of Examiners College of Physicians the School. and Surgeons I.. C. The fees for the lectures will be the same as at the University of Materia Medica and GEORE E. FENWICK, M.D., Physician to 4.00 o’clock P. M. McGill College. Pharmacy. the Montreal Dispensary, late Curator to the Museum, McGill College. For further particulars apply to A. H. DAVID M. I). Ophthalmic and Aur­ HENRY HOWARD, M.R.C.S.I., Surgeon to 5.00 o’clock P. M. al Surgery. the Montreal Eye and Ear Institution. Secretary. N. B.—The certificates of this School being recognized by all the Chemistry. ROBERT PALMER HOWARD, M.D , L.R. C.S.E., Physician the Montreal Dispensary. 7.00 o'clock P.M. principal Colleges in Great Britain and the United States, it will be to the advantage of students intending to complete their professional education in * * * * * either of these countries to attend the courses of lectures of this school. Botany, Clinical Med­ At the Montreal General Hospital by Dr. Noon The St. Lawrence School of Medicine only existed for one session. icine. DAVID. At the Montreal General Hospital by Dr. ARNOLDI. The cause which it is said, terminated its existence, should have prevented its birth. This was the fact that it could not compete on equal terms with Clinical Surgery, Com­ Noon parative Anatomy and By Dr. GIBB. McGill University.—The graduates from McGill received their license from Zoology. the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Lower Canada without further Anatomy being the basis of Medicine and Surgery special care will be examination as to their knowledge and skill.—Those whose Medical course devoted to its cultivation, and every facility will be afforded the pupil by dis­ would have been completed at the St. Lawrence School had it lived and re­ sections and demonstrations; and in order to enable him to prosecute his quiring the Provincial License, would have had to present themselves, before studies in this department more profitably, the dissecting rooms will be the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Lower Canada for examination lighted with gas and will be kept open from 6 A. M. to 11 P. M. daily, dur on all the branches of Medical Science. The examiners of this Board, were, ing which time competent demonstrators will attend to superintend the pupils. many of them Professors in McGill. I have been told by several who were The business of this School will be carried on in a commodious build­ Lecturers in the St. Lawrence School, that it was not considered either wise ing, situate in the immediate vicinity of the Montreal General Hospital, or fair to submit the chance of their students getting fair play from a Board containing a large theatre, spacious and well ventilated dissecting rooms, largely composed of rival Professors. With the termination of its first ses sion—the St. Lawrence School of Medicine therefore closed its doors. and a Museum of Human and Comparative Anatomy and Pathology. Five Lectures will be delivered weekly throughout the session, on The spirit, however, which had brought to life this School did not each branch (excepting Forensic Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Sur­ die. On the contrary it continued to grow and gain force and when I enter­ gery, Opthalmic and Aural Surgery-, Botany and Comparative Anatomy, ed upon my professional life in 1862 in the city of Montreal, I found among many, a feeling of the necessity for a new, or if you like the word better, an and Zoology, each of which will be a three months Course.) from 1st Novem ber to end of April, in conformity with the rules of the College of Physicians opposition School of Medicine in this city. Various reasons may be as signed for this feeling, and they may briefly be epitomised as follows:— and Surgeons of Lower Canada. They will be illustrated by numerous pre­ parations, a large collection of plates, drawings, models and casts; and the re­ (1) A desire to have an up-to-date School, for the only existing English School had been for years running in the groove, which it had long followed, some cent discoveries in Physiology and Pathology will be practically taught by subjects taught in England and the United States or more elaborately taught, means of Achromatic Microscopes by the Lecturers on these branches. not yet having been added to its curriculum. (2) A feeling that the members Ample opportunities for Midwifery practice will be afforded to the of the profession, outside of this school, had no chance to secure Hospital and Senior students in that branch, under the immediate superintendence of the other appointments—for when vacancies for these occurred, candidates from Lecturers. the outside profession, were met with the united opposition of this School. Students attending the lectures on Ophthalmic and Aural Surgery (3) This same opposition was evident in private practice, and gave rise to nu will have the privilege of witnessing the practice at the Montreal Eye and merous heart burnings. It was felt that the formation of a new Medical School, Ear Institution during the session. would afford an opportunity of at least attempting to rectify some of these 92 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 93 or wrong of things,—his conscience. This witness does not approve of argument, because so far as he is concerned it is unfair. When Medical Faculty. argued with he becomes silent especially after a supreme effort. But if he is listened to in cases where he rightly has a say his opinion is always History of the formation of the Medical Faculty of the deserving of careful consideration. In fact his word should be final. He is University of Bishop’s College. therefore a most powerful aid in knowing ourselves. As a result we are jus­ tified in criticising the other man when we have found out the nature of his conscience. No sensible person, for instance, would apply the same code of I hose who in the early part of the present century, established in morality to the actions of a slum child as to the doings of a man who profes­ Montreal, the first Medical School in Canada, now the Faculty of Medicine sed fully the principles of Christianity any more than he would expect the of McGill University, were far seeing men. The future of Montreal, as a westener to be conversant with the extravagant social practices of the Orient. centre for Medical education was evidently not beyond the horiscope of There is no use referring to any abstract absolute standard of correct and their vision. Events have thoroughly proved the wisdom of the action incorrect, because such a standard can be arrived at only by faith, and it is a which they took and persevered in, often no doubt amidst much discourage­ fact that the faith of no two men is exactly alike. By faith here is under ment. A few years later, in 1845 the Montreal School of Medicine was stood the belief of a man in regard to things which cannot be decided by incorporated, and its lectures were delivered in both the French and English reference to the intellect alone. It is a larger word than the word faith em­ languages. This system of double lectures, was found not to work satisfactorily ployed by the Christian and includes it. and was discontinued. It then became what it is today the medical educa­ tional institution for our French speaking confreres. During its history it has The keynote for self-criticism in matters pertaining to morality is, I in turn been simply a teaching body or School, a Faculty of Victoria Univer think, also the keynote in all others. he reasons for men’s actions must sity, Cobourg, and now is a Faculty of Laval University. in many cases be unknown to us and the inference is that we have absolutely no right to criticize as if we knew all. Conversely in self-criticism, if, when Such was the position of Medical teaching in Montreal in 1851—This under the influence of certain ideas, we try to find them out and judge our was before my day, but I can imagine existing lines, to have been then, as I actions accordingly, we are upon the highway to self knowledge even if only know them to have been twenty years later. It was this condition which at the beginning of the journey. We begin to know ourselves. The result induced the formation of the St. Lawrence School of Medicine, a copy of whose first and only announcement was as follows:— will be, in the first place, a great shock to our self-love and consequently a great improvement in ourselves. Pride we will still have; but vanity, worn ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL of MEDICINE of MONTREAL. out and ridiculous looking will fall off like a tattered garment. Incorporated by Act of Provincial Parliament. What will be the total result ? Charity. A desire to cloak our neigh­ The Winter Course of Lectures at this School will commence on bours’ faults not to bring them to view in the capacity of scandal and gossip- Monday the 3rd of November 1851 and will be conducted as follows:— monger. A willingness to let others know that everything is not rotten in the state of Denmark; that there is no person wholly vile and a silent chal­ F. C. T. ARNOLDI, M.D., late Lecturer on Midwifery, School of Medicine, and on Med­ Midwifery and Diseas­ lenge to dare him who thinks himself without sin to throw the first stone. ical Jurisprudence McGill College. Surgeon es of Women and Child 9.00 o’clock A. M. Montreal General Hospital, and member of And lastly an improvement in men and women. No person has ever been ren. improved by acting only upon the bad within him. The good must be ap the Board of Examiners College of Physicians and Surgeons. L. C. pealed to; and if it is not apparent must be sought out. Self-knowledge is Institutes of Medicine GEORGE D. GIBB, M.D., L.R.C.S.I., Physi 10.00o ’clock A.M. therefore in its effects concerned with something more than self. It can be Physiology Patholo cian to the Montreal Dispensary. made a most important factor in the betterment of the world. Thus may we gy and Therapeutics. destroy the bad and rise on stepping stones of our dead selves to better R. L. MacDonnell M.D., L.K., Q.C P. and R. C.S. I., late Lecturer on Institutes of Medicine, 11.00 o’clock A. M. things. Theory and Practice of and on Clinical Medicine, McGill College late Dod. Surgery. Surgeon to the Montreal General Hospital. Anatomy, Descriptive THOMAS WALTER JONES, M.D., L.R C. 2.00 o’clock P. M. and Surgical. S. E . THE MITRE. 90 THE MITRE. 91 of men who serenely consider themselves number one and are amazed when body has well said that we credit ourselves with our successes while fate af­ their fellows do not label them according to the same standard. The second fords a convenient loophole in case of failure. That is why men attempt the quotation is given in regard to Goethe, who if biographers are to be trusted same thing, two or more times, unsuccessfully. took more than thirty years to find himself out but ultimately did so pretty We cannot decipher ourselves because we do not apply the same tests thoroughly. At least this is the only reason we can assign for many of the that we apply in the case of others. If any person doubts this statement let freaks of his boyhood and youth. But genius never, is understood by itself him scrutinize the opinion he has formed of another and inquire into the or others. The last quotation is the watchword of Ralph Nickleby, who, reasons which have led him to the conclusion he has reached. One from Dicken’s account of him, certainly knew himself, even if before depart manhe finds a bore because he will not listen patiently to long winded ing this life (by his own hand) he became a little hazy upon various prob­ platitudes upon the beauties of astronomy. Of another he has a very high lems of life. Though it would not seem to be difficult for such a nature to opinion because the ideas of both agree upon the higher criticism. An out know itself thoroughly the results reached in that direction by men of this sider knows that neither of them has ever studied the subject in earnest. kind are always very disappointing. Such men seldom try to find out them­ Our hero finds another intolerable because his jokes and puns are pronounced selves. These quotations serve as a prelude to the subjeCt of self- study, that insufferably stale. Of course the sufferer proceeds to regale the next victim science or art or philosophy or whatever it is that enables a man to know and is rewarded when he finds that the new confidant never heard them himself as he aCtually is, not the idealized self which so many of us know so before. Our example is a man who writes poetry and wants it criticized. well and so assiduously worship, but the man his appearance aims, ambitions, This criticism must be favourable or there is a towering passion not always foibles, weaknesses, powers; in fact the man as he is known to those who so well founded as the bases of Aetna; and the critic finds out that to be are his friends without being his slaves. liked a man must keep his opinions to himself. The criticis a football player A man has fuller, more definite, and more reliable information upon and retorts (somewhat irrelevantly) with the glories of that game. The himself, his purposes and aCtions than any other person can have; so that at other calls it an extraordinary game and they part in agreement though first sight it would seem very easy for him to know himself thoroughly. So cheating the referee is in the mind of one and the patience of the man at the it would be if he could step out and have a look at himself from a distance. bottom of a “log heap” uppermost in the thinking-machine of the other. But unfortunately (or otherwise) for him he is lawyer for the defence as well Kindred cases occur among the ladies but we appeal to the saying “semper as judge of the case. The judge hears only' the arguments for the defence. mutabile est femina”(? ?); and leave the task of pointing them out to any of The other side of the case is not represented or if it is the lawyer for the the fair sex who is willing to undertake the easy though thankless task. prosecution is afraid to put in all the evidence expeCting in such a case to be These examples serve to illustrate the difference between our point of censured by the court. If a man express his plain unvarnished opinion of view and that of the other man. How is it to be surmounted ? By our another to him the result is a fight and a verdict for ten dollars and costs; studying the reasons for the point of view of others; and their acting in the or if the judge is quite impartial, ten dollars each. So the ordinary expe same way in forming an opinion of us. As a general rule they' are not more dient of the law courts is not acceptable either to friend or foe. There is no biassed than we are and if our opinions differ there must be reasons which alternative then but to give the witness for the defence such a training that calmly studied will give us a deeper insight into their characters and inci he will keep his oath, that is to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing dentally into our own. When a man has done something silly in our esti but the truth. And this not only to himself but to those in contact with mation it is always best before passing a final opinion to try to get to the whom he may be thrown. Neither his words nor his actions may be his. bottom of the affair, to study it upon historical principles. When all the Now it is very difficult to describe an event just as it happened, a concomitant circumstances are thus lighted up the truth dawns upon us that statement quite borne out by remarking that if one hundred men see an ac­ we do not differ so much from the other man after all that placed in the same cident there will be one hundred different versions given to the reporter; if position we should behave pretty much as he has. Even if we would aCt two reporters, two hundred and so on ad nauseam. Much harder is it when differently full knowledge leaves us unconvinced of the silliness of his action the description is one of motives thoughts and feelings. No man is a pro­ and gradually forces us to look at our own aCtions from a broader point of phet as regards himself. If he attempt prophecy his inclinations mix with view. Hence we start to study ourselves logically, that is from the stand­ his will and both with his feelings and the aggregate is a most inharmonious point of others. There is no use laughing at this; its truth is perceived conglomeration of contradictions. No amount of experience and past failure practically not theoretically. seems to have any effect. There is always fate in the background. Some Every man has within him a witness in regard to the right 88 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 89 in Parliament, was most striking. His last message, sent from his death­ Daily services are held in all the College Chapels, but in most cases bed in reply to an address of sympathy from the University, was most touch­ attendance is not compulsory in so far as the alternative of “keeping a roll ing. In it he reaffirmed his love and affection for the “God-fearing and God- call” is allowed. The Services vary considerably; in some Colleges they sustaining University of Oxford". are very plain and simple, while others have very good music and singing. It remains to say a few words about the Religious and Ecclesiastical Magdalen College, like King’s Cambridge, possesses one of the best choirs in life of Oxford. The University is no longer the exclusive possession of the England; and at New College Chapel, and the Cathedral (which is also the Anglican Church; practically all the Tests have been abolished, and the Col­ ‘Chapel’ of Christ Church) the singing is also of a high order. leges are open to men of all views. Of course from one point of view the re­ Besides the Church of England, the other religious bodies have estab­ sult would appear that Oxford has become not merely “undenominational” lished themselves more strongly in Oxford, since the abolition of the Tests. but secular;—but in other ways it has become the centre of much religious The Congregationalists have built Mansfield College for the training of their activity. The influences of the Oxford Movement are still at work; and hap­ Ministers, which institution has become the centre of Oxford Nonconformi­ pily in Oxford itself the spirit of the older Tractarians, as opposed to that of ty in general. The Wesleyans are thinking of founding a similar institution modern extremists, on the whole prevails. On the other hand, while Oxford and a large Roman Catholic College is now a possibility;—two small ‘Halls’ has always been the stronghold of the High Church Party and is still so in having been already founded, one of them by the Jesuits. There is also an­ many wavs, yet she is now comparatively free from that Ecclesiastical Tory­ other institution now in Oxford, Manchester College, which is open for “free ism, often combined with a species of Erastianism, which has sometimes religious study’, and practically belongs to the Unitarians. characterized her in the past. As will be seen the religious and ecclesiastical life of Oxford is by no The University Church of St. Mary’s is of course Anglican; and means dormant. On the contrary it is active and vigorous; and though every Sunday morning and afternoon a University sermon is preached. there is inevitably a certain amount of rivalry and competition between dif­ Every other year the “Bampton Lectures” i.e. eight sermons on some sub ferent parties and bodies, yet happily there is shewn on the whole a spirit of ject are delivered from St. Mary’s Pulpit, by a selected Lecturer. As a rule, toleration which enables Oxford men to discuss differences in a friendly and the official University Sermon does not attract many undergraduates, though sympathetic manner;—even if that manner is at times somewhat “Academic”. occasionally their gallery is crowded, when some preacher well known to the G. O. S. younger generation, is chosen. But in the two winter terms a series of spe­ cial sermons for Undergraduates are preached on Sunday evenings after Evensong; and then the Church is often filled. Many of the best English ODDS AND ENDS. preachers, (men sometimes representing widely different points of view) II. have thus addressed large numbers of undergraduates. The two, who per­ haps exercise the widest influence by this means over Oxford men, are Can­ “Oh wad some power the giftie gie us, on Gore, and the Bishop of Stepney, who, as formerly Head of the Univer­ To see oursels as others see us.” sity settlement of Oxford House in East London, and since as a Bishop, has always exercised a wonderful power in attracting men and arousing in them “Every genius is in some respects mythical," a genuine religious enthusiasm. “Know thyself.” There are a number of organizations of a distinctly religious nature in Oxford; a good many Colleges have Church Societies, while there is a I wonder if Burns, when he wrote the first of the foregoing verses, had “Church Union” open to all members of the University. A large institution in his mind the remembrance of some occasion, upon which he had made him is the “Christian Social Union”, which has branches all over the country, self ridiculous. When a man realizes that people have been laughing at him but is particularly strong in its Oxford Branch. Its main object is to study self, not at his antics, he wishes to be able to stand off and look at his proper social problems from the Christian point of view, and to try, in a small way, self. Burn’s eccentric nature and wild erratic disposition must often have to reach practical solutions of them. There are two Theological Colleges in given vent to such a prayer, if he ever listened to them; and we have abun­ Oxford, Wycliffe Hall, and St. Stephen’s House; which is intended more dant proof both in his poems and in his letters that his folly troubled him­ particularly for Missionary students; and Cuddesdon College is situated in the self. True only for a short time was he ever continually beset with qualms country about seven miles out. of conscience but this is enough to show that he did not belong to the class THE MITRE. 87 86 THE MITRE. Medicis; and the sadly beautiful Picta, a statue of the Virgin with the dead OXFORD AND OXFORD LIFE. Christ lying on her knees. In all these works is the artist sublime: in none did III. he attain to such sublimity as in his stupendous painting, the Last Judge­ The intellectual activities of the University are not confined to lectures ment. It is thus described: and “Schools.” Nearly every College has its ‘Essay Club’ or its ‘Liter “The Judge is what the crimes of Italy and the world have made ary Society', while some have two or three. In the former a Paper is read Him...... His face is turned in the direction of the dammed, His right hand is by a member on some subject, literary, social, or political, and is followed by lifted as though loaded with a thunder-bolt for their annihilation...... The Vir a discussion. The average quality of both papers and discussions is good, gin sits in a crouching attitude at His right side, slightly averting her head, and the fact that in most such societies, some of the College Fellows are as though in painful expectation of the coming sentence. The Saints and the members, and take an active part in the proceedings helps to keep the stan­ martyrs who surround Christ and His mother...... all bear the emblems of dard high. Most Colleges, too, have their Debating Societies, which however their cruel deaths...... Yet while we record these impressions it would be vary in quality, since in some it is nearly all Private Business, (which usual unfair to neglect to record the spiritual beauty of some souls embracing after ly takes a frivolous form,) while in others the debates are conducted on ser long separation in the grave, with folding arms, and clasping hands, and ious lines with skill and ability. clinging lips.... But the University has its great Debating Society in the “Oxford “To the left of the spectator are souls ascending to be judged, some Union”, which is partly an institution devoted to Public Discussion, partly a floating through vague ether, enwrapped in grave-clothes, others assisted by large Club. It has a fine set of buildings with Writing and Reading Rooms, descending saints and angels...... To the right are the condemned, sink­ where all the leading papers, reviews, and magazines are found;—besides ing down to their place of torment, spurned by seraphs, cuffed by angelic which there is a first class library, to which new books are added every week. grooms, dragged by demons, howling, huddled in a mass of horror...... Attached to the main block of buildings is a large Debating Hall, .... There is a wretch twined round with friends, gazing straight before him where Debates are held every Thursday night; and on the walls of the Hall as he sinks; one half of his face is buried in his hand, the other fixed in a are hung the portraits of those many Ex-Presidents and Officers who have stony spasm of despair, foreshadowing the perpetuity of hell. Nothing since become famous both in Church and State. The questions debated are could express with sublimity of a higher order the sense of irremediable loss, of various kinds, religious subjects alone being debarred,—and that necessarily eternal pain, a future endless without hope, than the rigid dignity of this —while the speakers range from bad or mediocre to good or brilliant. not ignoble sinner’s dread”. Some debates draw comparatively few hearers, but any particularly interest­ In private life, Angelo was not happy. He seemed doomed never to ing question attracts a full House,—for example when the subjects of the finish what he had begun. Disappointment, discontent, insatiable ambition, American-Spanish War, the present condition of France, and the South Afri­ gnawed ceaselessly at his heart. Into this eating sore of misery a soothing in­ can difficulties were brought forward. The most interesting meetings of the fluence came, in his love for Vittoria Colonna. An affection purely Platonic, Society, however, are those held on the occasion of the visit of some well which was both returned, and for a time made his existence one of painful known public man, who comes to speak with authority on the subject dis­ happiness. But in this, as in all else, he was destined to be unsatisfied. In cussed. The present writer has heard on such occasions men of such differ­ 1547, Vittoria died, leaving the great artist desolate and broken-hearted. Of ent views as Mr. H. H. Asquith (an Ex-President of the Society) Sir John this sad event, a pupil said: “After her death, he stood trembling as if insen­ Gorst, Mr. Andrew Lang, Sir M. Hicks-Beach, Mr. Madison M. P. (President sible ...... I have often heard him speak about love...... but the of the Labour Federation), and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The most only love of which he spoke was that kind spoken of in Plato’s works...... impressive scene perhaps even witnessed in the Hall was on the day of Mr. .... I, who have lived with him so long, can assert, that I never heard any Gladstone’s death, May 19th 1898. The subject for debate originally fixed but the purest words issue from his mouth.” was a more or less frivolous one (since it was in “Eights week”); but the On the eighteenth of February, 1564, towards sunset, in the nine news of the death reached Oxford that morning; and the Society after hear­ tieth year of his age, Michael-Angelo died. Before his death he turned to ing three or four short impressive speeches made by the best speakers of both his friends, saying: “I give my soul unto God, my body unto the earth, and parties, solemnly rose and adjourned, out of respect to the memory of its great­ my worldly possessions to my next of kin, charging them through life to est Ex-President; a bust of whom is shortly to be placed in the Hall. Mr. Glad­ remember the sufferings of Jesus Christ.” These were his last words. stone’s devotion to his old University, which for many years he represented E. S. K. 84 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 85 meet me! He recognized me as soon as I did him. We rushed to meet each hidden charm in them, which conies to light the oftener it is studied. other. At thirty-one minutes past three we were locked in each others arms Of all the characters of this age, none stands out in such huge, vivid, vio in a long embrace. He was the first to break the silence with “Aye, how lent relief as Michael-Angelo Buanorrotti. He came of a noble Florentine fami the world changes! Ten years ago this day I was a millionaire and you, a poor ly, and at birth was put out to a stone mason’s wife to nurse. So that afterwards man, to-day you are a millionaire and I, a pauper.” he used to say, it was not strange that he loved to cut in stone, for he had I took him to the hotel and after a light lunch I put him to bed. In drunk in a taste for it with his mother’s milk. And of the child, astrologers the evening he awoke and was very much refreshed. We then gathered a foretold, that since Mercury and Venus were then on friendly terms in the round him to hear his story. His wife had died in 1887. He began to lose mansion of Jupiter, ‘his works of art whether conceived in the spirit, or per in speculation and had to sell his phosphate lands one after the other, until formed by the hand, would be admirable and stupendous.’ all had disappeared, and he was a beggar. To my utter surprise and deep regret, Now from an early age Angelo showed his love of art, and studied at it I then learned for the first time that every* acre of land his broker had sold for despite the opposition of his parents. At length he was permitted to be ap­ him, my broker had bought for me. I felt disgraced, I felt horrible. I had prenticed to Domenico Ghirlandajo, at that time one of the foremost artists robbed, I had financially murdered, aye, I had unknowingly given my bene­ in Florence. And while with this master, he received a blow, from a fellow- factor a taste of hell on earth. But ever since then I have had one consola­ student, which broke his nose and disfigured him for life. Nor did he learn tion. It took Mr. Johnsing, my friend and benefactor, ten long years to lose much from Ghirlandajo, except the bare technique of his profession. his wealth, while mine was gone in less that half a second. For just then However, Buanorrotti soon caught the eye of Lorenzo Medici, a man my father pulling, jerking the cover off me with"------wake ever-mindful of genius, with whom he formed a firm, lasting friendship. up! get up! Yellow Fever in -----(forty-five miles from home), (let ready to Now this relationship benefitted the young artist, not only in the pursuit go to St. Louis.” of art, but also in the chance it gave to improve and broaden his mind. In less than two hours we were on the train for St. Louis, and in less And Angelo knew well how to seize opportunities. He was a severe worker. than three days we were in the beautiful Mound City. Whatever task was before him, he attacked with so great vigour that it J. M. B. might have been thought the last, supreme effort of his life. When sculptur­ ing a block of marble, he used to fly at it with such fury as to threaten its further existence. In all directions the chips were showered. And spectators ARTISTS OF THE RENAISSANCE- wondered if any stone would be left when the onslaught ceased. All his life (CONTINUED) he worked—and worked furiously. In form, Michael-Angelo was neither of good feature, nor of good fig­ II. ure; yet all who met him were impressed by his innate dignity and noble­ ness. He was slight, but strong, and broad in the shoulders. His nose was dis. Though not among the foremost artists of the period, Sandro Bot­ torted, having been broken in youth; his forehead was high and broad, with ticelli is typical of the early Renaissance in its freshness and uncertainty. small, bright, piercing eyes beneath. And although living in an active, pleas­ And besides, of all his contemporaries, he only is mentioned in Leonardo da ure-loving age, he avoided society and lived only for his art. Indeed when Vinci’s treatise on painting. asked why he had never married, he replied, that he was already wedded to To other artists of those eventful times, Botticelli was a marked con­ art, and she was too much for him. At a time when men went to an excess trast. Without a ripple, the even current of his existence flows on; till scarcely either of pleasure, or asceticism, he lived an ordinary life, plainly and frugally. knowing it, we find him vanished from our sight. Indeed it has been said In Angelo’s works is seen a shell of Greek form, vitalized by his own genius there were but two events in his life: one, when he was invited to Rome to —a genius “spiritualized by the reverie of the middle ages.” And as a sculp­ paint in the Sistine Chapel; the other, when he fell under the influence of tor he is not light, nor graceful, nor beautiful: he shapes rather the grand, the Savanerola and disappeared in “a cloud of religious melancholy.” stern, the forcible truths of human nature. A sculptor is a 'master of live Sandro was a poetical painter; but he did not lack a sense of realism. stone,’ and this in every sense Michael-Angelo was. In all his canvasses, subject and sentiment are marvelously blended. And al­ Among the great Buanorrotti’s productions are the David, a colossal though his figures are cadaverous, and are irregular in feature, yet there is a statue, weighing eighteen hundred pounds; the impressive figures of the two 82 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 83 I heard a splash, I heard a scream, My God! it was a man, and not a pot, and he and his wife, after a very affectionate and tearful farewell, were on ghost as I had thought. Pulling off my coat and vest I was soon, but none their way to Milwaukee. too soon, in the water with the lifeless, limp body of the man in my arms. The first thing that I did was to find my way to the corner of Eleventh With the aid of several of the boat’s crew, who had been attracted by the and Chestnut Streets. Standing there admidst the bustle and noise of a large scream, we were soon safe on deck. The seemingly dead man was carried American city I began to muse. “One thousand dollars—it may mean hundreds to his berth and I was given a change of clothes and a warm bed by the cap­ of thousands for doing my duty—rescuing a human being from drowning. No tain. more foundry life for me. But remember, ten years from this date I must be The next morning at the request of the rescued man, I was led to his here. Yes, be here I will, I swear it, sick or well, poor or rich, dead or alive.” compartment—number 13,— where I was received with every cordiality and I must have grown very eloquent in my musings, for a policeman seeing me, thanked over and over, dozens of times, by him and his wife for what they inquired if he could help me in any way. I thanked him and told him no, termed a daring rescue. I soon learned that his name was Mr.B. C. Johnsing, but asked him if he remembered a young man from Milwaukee being re­ that he was a somnambulistic millionaire, that he was travelling for his health cently killed in the city? Almost immediately he told me that a young Mr.John but was then on his way to his home in Milwaukee, where his wife’s mother sing of Milwaukee had been killed about four months ago, “right there,” a was ill. He soon learned my name, that I was a poor man and was then on few feet from where we were standing, in rescuing a lady from under the my way to St. Louis to find employment. Of course I was changed from the wheels of a fire engine. second class table and berth to the first class. At a way station he bought I went to a hotel and put up for the night. Naturally my thoughts me a large portmanteau full of clothes. I had a very enjoyable time in their turned to my change of fortune. During one of our talks together Mr. John- company the following day. sing had told me that the larger part of his fortune was made in Florida At length the St. Louis bridge came in sight and then, for the first phosphate lands. It flashed through my mind then, “Why cannot I also be­ time, he broached to me the subject of reward. Calling me to his cabin, after come successful in the same field?” To think was to act. Taking the boat on his trunks and everything were ready to be transferred, in a grave and sad the return trip I was soon back home and three days later I was in Florida. tone of voice he began “-----my young friend and preserver, I am able to I at once began speculating in phosphate lands. I met success on every side. give you a fortune and I should. I have no children,—my only child, the My one thousand dollars had grown to be in the neighborhood of a hundred son of my bosom, was killed in St. Louis, dying the death of a hero. Yes, I thousand. I married. Time passed quickly and brought happiness and should give you a fortune, but I, like most millionaires, am eccentric, and one wealth. Three years, a half a million, five years, a million, nine years, a multi­ of my eccentricities, or you may say crazy notions, will creep in here. You millionaire. Nine years? Yes! Time drawing near for me to fulfil my prom­ seem to me to have a pretty good head for business and would certainly be­ ise, my self-imposed pledge. On April 2nd, we left our home in St. August come rich if you only had the chance. It is that chance that I am going to ine for St. Louis. How happy we were. It seemed that all, even to the give you. It will be better for you if you make your own money.” Here, he youngest, knew or felt that we were going to see the man who had made it pulled out a roll of greenbacks that fairly made my head swim, and then con­ possible for us to be in such good circumstances and so happy. tinued. At last the 29th, rolled in, bright and beautiful. One hour before the “I am going to give you one thousand dollars in cash, with one little appointed time I was standing on the corner of Eleventh and Chestnut Streets. condition attached, that is, that you, if living, will meet me ten years from It was the longest hour in my life. The hands on the city clock moved slowly this day, hour and minute, on the north-west corner of Eleventh and Chestnut but surely. The clock struck three—thirty-one minutes to wait. The minutes Streets, St. Louis.” Pulling out his watch, he gave me the time and I took seemed years—nevertheless they passed. Five minutes more, and then for note of it. the first time in those ten years I wished that the appointed day, hour and “Then, I am to meet you at thirty-one minutes past three, April 29th, minute would never come, disappointment seemed so certain. I stood on 1894 on the north-west comer of Eleventh and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis tiptoes, I stretched my neck, I strained my eyes in looking for my friend Mo?” “Exactly” said he, “will you accept that conditioned gift or I should But no, the time appointed was not up. The clock struck half-past--only say debt ?’ ’ sixty seconds to wait, but still no sign of him. I was beginning to shed tears of After several refusals to take any further compensation for what I had sad disappointment, when, looking down the street, about fifteen yards from done, I accepted. The boat landed at the wharf, we drove to the Union De where I was standing, I saw an old, gray-haired, ragged-dressed man, approach­ ing the corner, his eyes on the clock. At last! there is my friend come to 8o THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 81 institution, and of cordial goodwill towards the authorities, with their evident immanent as the truest Real Presence, in the world of Matter, in the world of recognition of the duty of combining to secure the maintenance of good order Physics, in the world of Spirit. As Bishop Lightfoot says in a passage familiar and seemly conduct, have been the source of the highest satisfaction to the to many of you (on Col. i. 17).“ He is the principle of cohesion in the universe. teaching staff. I should also like to record my appreciation of the un­ He impresses upon creation that unity and solidarity which makes it a Cosmos complaining way in which the students have accepted the inconveniences and instead of a chaos”. Yes, and above all, immanent in the world of Humanity, discomforts arising from the disturbance of domestic arrangements in con­ which is His own special seat, and which in His Person forms the connecting sequence of the building operations now going on. I have not spoken of it link between Creator and Creation. Yes, thank God, this fundamental truth until now, but I have none the less fully noted it. I feel that much credit is of truths is the key to all our work in this place, to our search for truth in all its due to the senior man, and the senior men of both Faculties for the part they departments. And yet more, we recognize and proclaim the fact that not only have taken in bringing about these results. I feel that the College is fortu­ in the subjects of our learning, but in the actual life of the place, the life collect nate—during its present unsettled and transitional circumstances—in the ive and individual, the life of teachers as of learners, is this Presence to be class of students now in residence. If I should be enabled to make as favour­ sought,—no mere principle, but a real Personal presence, in warm conscious able a report in this respect at the close of our Trinity term, I shall feel loving touch with the seeker. What a glorious object to aim at is expressed in that I have indeed cause for thankfulness. those few words of St. Paul’s—“Ye are complete in Him:' This “complete, But if this is to be so, we must all bestir ourselves. “Be not weary in ness in Him at all points, God help us as a University—as men—ever to aim at, ever to approach, finally to attain. well-doing.” “Be ye all of one mind.” Work, brothers, work together, each in his place, each considerate of the rest,—work energetically, harmoniously, [The attempt to reproduce the sermon (delivered in great part extempore from frag as members in a body. Let us be a counterpart, in our little measure, of that mentary notes is necessary an imperfect one, entailing omissions and alterations, as well as some additions.---- F. A.] greater Body of which we form a part, and which should be our Type and exemplar, and whose Head is our Head. “In Whom the Body fitly framed together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the Body AVE HOW THE WORLD CHANGES! unto the edifying of itself in love.” “In Whom." Yes, every true union of men is union in Christ. It is upon this fact, as its basis that our University was I was just nineteen, had very little education and consequently had to built. Its purpose was, as our Royal Charter declares, “the education of youth earn my living by the sweat of my brow. Times were rather dull in my na in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion as inculcated by the tive city------■, so I concluded that I should take myself and trade—that of the Church of England, and their instruction in the various branches of science machinist—to St. Louis, the then coming city of the West. With a small and literature.” We acknowledge Christ as our Foundation. We are handgrip containing all my clothes I boarded a steamboat, the beautiful Hill all Christians here. No other has any right to a place in this house of City of the Anchor Line, plying between New Orleans and St.Louis. Sitting learning. Our buildings, our teaching, our endowments, are for Christians only, on deck until the last hill and steeple of my native city had faded from or for those willing to learn Christianity. And in all our teaching we recognize view, I fell asleep. The boat blowing for-----awakened me and broke off my the truth that in the Person of Christ, and in the knowledge of Him, all other pleasant dreams of future prosperity, wealth and happiness. It was then late knowledge is summed up. Science, Philosophy, Mathematics, Philology in the night. I had slept quite a while and felt very much refreshed, and so I Poetry, Ethics,—every path of knowledge starts from Him, and leads to, thought I would enjoy the beautiful moonlight before retiring. The boat Him. The recognition of His presence in it gives each department a depth and cleared from------and was soon in mid-stream pushing northwards. a fulness, which it must lack otherwise. The deck was deserted by all save myself and my thoughts. I was begin­ Yes, brothers, the key to the mystery of universal truth, in its practical ning to feel drowsy and was about to retire to my bunk for the night, when application to Humanity, as a power, is to be found in the fact of the Incarna­ the sudden appearance on deck, from one of the state-room doors, of a tall, tion. It is this that gives meaning, purpose, unity, coherence, to the great gaunt figure clad in white aroused me to my senses. The moonlight stream­ complex of knowledge. ing over the figure gave it such an unearthly appearance that I stood horror- struck, afraid to move. But the worst was yet to come; for the figure with an All truth is truth because the Logos, the expression of the Divine will, easy, noiseless glide was soon at the end of the deck and the next instant was the Divine purpose, the Divine character, is at the back of it; nay, penetrates falling headlong overboard into the Mississippi. through and through it. Immanent is He in the great universe of nature;— 78 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 79 pal-ship, has been most remarkable and continuous, and no doubt in large tion It is not many years since the University had only two honour courses. measure owing to his energy and devotion to its interests. It may be well to We have now four, besides six optional courses. The number of professors mention a few instances of this progress. Such were the Bishop Williams and lecturers has also increased. Before I came here in 1887, there were Wing, undertaken in 1886, the predecessor of our present Bishop-Williams only four professors and two lecturers. We are now six professorships and Hall, and the result of Dr. Adams’s active exertions,—the Divinity House three lectureships, every man with as much work as he can manage. Again (1888-91),—the rebuilding of the School after the fire of 1891 on a scale of a very serious diminution in our income has been the result of the general much greater extent, and on a greatly improved plan, calling for additional funds decline in the rate of interest on investments. It seems a comparatively to the amount of some $25,000 to supplement the insurance—the Headmaster’s short time since an interest of six, seven, and even eight percent could be House, and our noble Gymnasium, and notably,—the restoration of the Chapel obtained on safe securities. At present, I suppose that four per cent represents after the same fire also to a condition of even greater beauty, and fitted up with about as much as can be relied upon with any certainty. I refer to this point greater completness, than was the case before the fire. To these may be added only to show, that the fact of a permanent diminution of income to the the various endowment funds, and notably the Jubilee Fund of 1896, the result amount of $2250 a year at one swoop is sufficiently serious to afford real of an offer of $20,000 by Dr. Robert Hamilton, of Quebec, and which ultimate­ ground for disquiet. I say $2250, because, although it has been the custom ly reached the amount of $50,000.. Funds for the endowment of the Princi­ to hand over $500 of it to the School, the School has given it back again in pal’s stipend, and the chairs of Pastoral Theology, Classics, and English, be­ the form of a stipend for Chaplaincy services on the part of the College. sides the Headmastership of the School, have been founded, and most of them And why am I bringing these facts before you tonight? Not with the carried to a very considerable degree of productiveness, during the period of view of saddening or depressing your spirits, but rather as an appeal to your Dr. Adams’s principalship, and have been in great measure the result of his loyal interest in the welfare of your Alma Mater. I am not asking for any untiring energy. The same may be said of the large extension of the scope thing in the way of definite tangible assistance, but for your sympathy and of our teaching matter, and the improvement of its methods,—the additions to consideration. I want you to understand and to realise the difficulties under our honour and optional courses, together with the introduction of a course of which she is at present labouring, and your own personal interest in her instruction in pedagogy; the idea and initiatory plan being for the most part his efforts to maintain the position of honour and usefulness which she has own, even in those instances which have been carried into effect since his retire achieved. Bear with her, and make the best of her, as loyal sons, even ment. I trust to be able to make arrangements by which we may as a body give though you may observe in her faults which seem to tax your forbearance. expression to our feeling of regret and sympathy, and our fervent good wishes Avoid any conduct which may tend to embarass her in her time of trial. on his behalf for better times in the future. And may he during his enforced Rather seek to do your part in tiding her over her difficulties. I am not waiting time realise the blessed truth of the Miltonic maxim. speaking in any spirit of complaint. Thank God, I have no reason to do so. “They also serve who only stand and wait. ’ I am not speaking in any spirit of disheartenment. For this likewise I see no Yes, and sometimes this form of service is the highest and the best. reason. The College has lived through periods of depression far more serious But we have yet another cause for disquiet in relation to our position than the present one appears to be, and has come out all right. There is as an educational institution. You are I suppose all of you by this time plenty of life in her. She is in good health and good heart, and she has aware of the fact that the closing term finds us in a condition of peculiar fi­ good friends. Fortunately she has no debt. The clouds will no doubt soon nancial difficulty, owing to the sudden withdrawal from us (as from our sister clear away, and things look brighter than ever. But now is the time for her university, McGill) of one half of the accustomed Government grant,—with friends to shew themselves friendly. Every kind office done for her now- the practical certainty that for the future we shall be deprived of all govern marks the friend in need, the friend indeed. ment aid whatsoever. What gives the calamity its specially annoying char I call on you then to night, each one of you,—Do your best for your acter is the fact that it has dropped upon us suddenly, as it were, without Alma Mater. Be ready now more than ever—now that she needs it,—to say warning, depriving us of the income on which we depended for the defrayal a good word for her, to stand up for her. Be ready, now that she needs it, to of the expenses of the current year. I have been speaking of increased en­ do a good turn for her. I earnestly commend this thought to you for the dowments, and enlarged means. It may seem strange to couple such state­ coming vacation. ments as these with the plea of poverty. But it must be remembered that if In connection with this subject, I cannot help expressing my gratifi our means have increased, our needs have increased in even greater propor cation at the state of order and of feeling which I have observed as prevalent among the students during the past term. The spirit of loyalty to the 76 THE MITRE. THE MITRE. 77 have reached a half-way house in the year’s working life. The year’s work lamity can quench. And let us remember in our prayers those to whose be has been taken up, well or ill; and is in full progress, each man’s hand is on reaved hearts Christmas this year can bring no gladness; that the coming of the plough, now in mid-furrow. the Prince of Peace may at all events shed a ray of comfort on their sad­ Well or ill? How is it with you, brother, each one? How is it with dened souls. And for our motherland, and those fighting for her, let us your part, so far, in the year’s work? If well-begun, beware of slackening, of pray for “peace with honour,” peace that may be for the welfare of all losing ground. I would urge you—take care of your holidays. Enjoy parties. them, but do not let them relax your energies, impair your resolution, blunt But besides this more general ground for serious thought, this clos­ your relish, for the work which should be the leading purpose, the main ef­ ing Michaelmas term has brought with it, in its relation to ourselves as an fort, of your life this year. Institution, more than one occasion for special sadness and disquiet. On the other hand, if ill-begun, this working year, what then? Well, The news of our Principal’s resignation of the post which he has even so, its course is not yet so far advanced, but that there may be time to now held for fourteen years, though not wholly unexpected, and evidently, regain in some measure lost ground, to repair past failures. It may not be owing to his enfeebled health, inevitable; none the less came upon us in too late now,—how soon it will be so is a solemn question. some sense with a shock. Who of us that can recall his marvellous energy, Consider then, young brothers, whither this first term’s work has the wide scope of his intellectual grasp, his unwearying industry and cease brought you. And then consider how the two terms which are yet to come less activity, his uniform kindliness and courtesy, and his devotion to the may, oh the one hand, maintain and improve your present condition of ad­ cause of the institution which he represented, can fail to be moved with vanced progress, or on the other, repair the mischief which the past term's deepest sorrow for the cause which made this resignation needful, as well as negligence has brought about. sympathy with him and with Mrs. Adams under their present trial ? But this special season, the closing weeks of '99, has brought with it As our thoughts this evening have somewhat of the character of a peculiar causes for serious thought, yes, and deepest sadness. farewell, it may not be unsuitable to glance over the leading points of his Uppermost in all our minds at the present time is the sentiment of earlier history, as they are related in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography. sympathy with our Mother Country in this her hour of grievious trial, forced “Dr. Adams is a member of a Cornish family, and son of the late Rev. Thomas Adams, who for some years laboured as a missionary in the Friendly Islands, in the South Pacific. It to look on while the blood of her children, her noblest, her bravest, her was on his way to these islands, and at Paramatta, in New South Wales, on September 14th gentlest, her very strength and stay, is being poured out like water,—freely, 1847, that our Principal was born. His father was distinguished as the translator of a great generously lavished, without stint or wavering, for her dear sake. A noble part of the Bible into Tonguese and was the first to issue a complete edition of the Bible in that language. Dr. Adam’s uncle, his father’s eldest brother, was the Astronomer of world­ motive surely; but alas, for what end else ? wide fame, J. C. Adams, F. R. S., discoverer of the planet Neptune, though anticipated, owing And we too here in Canada have given practical expression to our to accidental circumstances, in the publication of its existence by the French astronomer Lever loyal sympathy by joining with our sister colonies in sending of our best and rier. And on the retirement of Sir G. B. Airy the position of Astronomer Royal was offered to him, but declined by him. Another uncle, W. G. Adams, F. R. S. is a leading authority on elec bravest to stand shoulder to shoulder with the warriors of our Motherland, tricity and natural philosophy, and a professor in King’s College, London. and, if it must be, to mingle their blood with theirs in the same noble cause. “Dr. Adams was educated at Taunton, Somerset, and afterwards at University College, A sad sad Christmas will this be for England. And we her sons can­ London. In 1867, he joined the Geological Survey of England, but resigned in 1869 owing to a severe sprain. In 1869, he entered St. John’s College, Cambridge, and in 1873 graduated as not be so selfish as not to partake in some measure in her sadness. “Be ye nineteenth wrangler’ He held the temporary position of teacher of Mathematics in the Royal all of one mind, having compassion one of another: be pitiful.” The shadow Agricultural College at Cirencester, and afterwards became Mathematical and science master in which has fallen upon her must fall on us too. Who can say but that this St Peter’s School, York. In 1881 he took part in the Jubilee meeting of the British Association at York, and in conjunction with Dr. T. Anderson became local secretary In 1882 he was el shadow over our coming Christmas festivities may have a meaning for us, a ected out of 57 competitors as first headmaster of the High School for boys at Gateshead-on- purpose of kindly rebuke, reminding us that in our past observance of the Tyne; and left this position in 1885 to accept the principalship of our College, succeeding Dr. sacred season our thoughts have been too much taken up with the merely Lobley in this capacity, and also in the rectorship of the School." social aspect of our great festival, and not sufficiently impressed with the In 1886 he received the honorary degree of D.C.L., and in 1897 he glorious realities of its spiritual significance. Surely the events which are appointed by the Bishop to the washonorary canonry vacated by Rev. George now transpiring, while they restrain in some degree the exuberance of Thornloe on his consecration to the bishopric of Algoma. merry-making which otherwise might be suitable to the occasion, should yet The progress made by the University in numbers, in money-endowments, tend to quicken our appreciation of those higher joys which no earthly ca in building, in educational extension, during Dr. Adams’s tenure of the Princi VOL. VII. LENNOXVILLE, P. Q„ JANUARY. 1900. No. 3.

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PREACHED IN THE COLLEGE CHAPEL ON THE LAST SUNDAY IN THE MICHAELMAS TERM, 1899, BY THE REV. F. J. B. ALLNATT, ACTING PRINCIPAL.

"FINALLY, BE YE ALL OF ONE MIND, HAVING COMPASSION ONE OF ANOTHER, -----LOVE AS BRETHREN, BE PITIFUL, BE COURTEOUS." I ST, PETER, iii 8.

he close of the Michaelmas term is in some sense an occasion for even more serious thought than the end of the whole academical year. For one thing, it brings us to the close of another civil year. We part in the prospect of passing—before we meet again—one of those great landmarks by which our lives are as it were parcelled out into sections, each having a sort of completeness of its own, a little life-time in itself. Another Chapter in the Story of life—with all its meaning—all its pur pose—all its effect in shaping the man for eternity—draws to its close, and we are about to turn the page for a new beginning. To us in this place the end of our Michaelmas term must bring with it our own special matter for serious thought. From this point of view we