professionally is one of the most miserable. We all do our part, and then pass away. I cannot but refer at this moment to the efforts which are being made to establish a memorial to one who did so much for this place-the memorial concerning which some of you have received notice to-day. It should be our aim, whenever we rejoice in the present, to endeavour to connect it with what is noble in the traditions of the past; and whilst we study to do something which may benefit the College, we should strive to perpetuate in this place a most distinguished name. Yet, whilst on the one side individual work seems to be here of less importance, yet on the other hand it has the greater power, for its remembrance lasts not for one generation merely, but continues for generation after generation. Thus one of the most inestimable privileges in connection with public schools is the unity of life and the continuity of tradition. Lastly, in England it has always been a characteristic of public schools that those who govern them make religious influence the mainspring of their system. The Chairman has alluded to the union of the office of Principal and Chaplain, an union which emphasizes the supremacy of that religious power which I trust will never cease to be exerted in this place. The Chapel of the College is the very centre of its system, and those sacred associations whieh are connected with it will remain longest, as most deeply impressed upon the minds of all connected with the College. I believe this religious influence to be necessary in combination with the other great characteristics of a public school, to maintain such schools in their present position. If ever the day arrives when religion ceases to be what it is at present in our schools, those in power will have to strengthen their authority by physical force, and to retrench that freedom which is now so nobly used. My heart's desire for the Cheltenham College is that it may not rely merely upon numbers, on financial prosperity, on the distinctions gained by its pupils, for none of those things alone will make it a public school in a true sense, nor by these alone will it be enabled to hold its place among the educational institutions of the country; but upon those high moral characteristics and that central religious influence.

The Chairman has been good enough to make allusion to that part of the College work which I have been privileged to engage in, and in his remarks there is only one point to which I can wish to object. But I must disclaim the almost exclusive prominence which has been awarded to me, I doubt not, most unintentionally. There is no secret in governing, except the two principles of truth and justice on the one side, and sincere love on the other; and if I and those who are associated with me have been able to do anything, it was because we have tried to do our work in a straightforward manner, and because we have taken a true interest in, and loved this place, and loved all those whom we have had given to our charge. Whatever has been done is by union among all those connected with the College. It has been done by means of the independence and power which the Council has conceded to the Masters. It has been done by harmony among themselves as Masters; and I should not be doing simple justice if I did not acknowledge the ready welcome and affectionate sympathy and support which we Masters have received from the boys. I believe there are but few schools where more freedom is given, and fewer still where freedom is so seldom abused. Therefore, I will not deny that I leave my work here with great and heartfelt regret, on which I dare not trust myself to speak. At the same time when one has passed away, another servant of God will be found to do his Master's work. As I have said recently in another place, it is in some degree better that man and his work should pass away, and that only the Word of God should remain and abide for ever. In addressing you now for the last

tlme, I have only to take up that motto which has been inscribed on the pages of the College magazine, and which was originated from this platform some years ago –“ Floruit, Floret, Floreat." The College has flourished under greater difficulties than beset it at present; I believe that by God's blessing it is at the present time flourishing and doing its work; I earnestly pray and hopefully trust that it will yet work sti'l better, still more fully, still more nobly, and that a yet greater career lies before it still. (Prolonged applause.)

With such eloquent and earnest words the business of the day was closed, but it remained for the boys to shew their appreciation of them and their affection for the speaker, and those who heard the cheering which followed the call of 'Three Cheers for Dr. Barry,' will hardly need to be told of the feelings with which every boy in the school looks up to the Master who that day gave us his last prizes and public words.

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Occasional Notes.

The Rev. T. Jex-Blake, of Rugby, has been elected to succeed Dr. Barry as Principal.

E. J. Myers, of Balliol, has been elected Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford; R. T. Reid, of Balliol, took a First Class in Final Schools; G. W. Jervis, of Christ Church, a First Class in Moderations.

The Meeting in London for the purpose of founding a 'Cheltonian Society' was a great success. The committees and officers of the Society were chosen, and resolutions passed which will appear in print.

After the meeting there was the annual old Cheltonian dinner, to which about 60 sat down. The guests of the evening were Dr. Barry, and our Eleven for the past half. We regret to say Mr. Southwood was unable to be present, as he was unwilling to leave those pupils whom he is about to send up for the Woolwich examination. The enthusiastic cheers which greeted his name proved how much his absence was felt. Mr. Henry James presided, supported on his right by Dr. Barry, and on his left by E. A. Brice. The dinner was a very great success, and everybody seemed fully

satisfied. After the usual loyal toasts, the President proposed the toast of the evening-'The Health and Success of Cheltenham College.' In words of deepest feeling he alluded to the death of our much-respected Head, the Rev. W. Dobson. He then dilated at some length upon the loss which we are about to sustain in the next few months. He enumerated the many services which Dr. Barry had rendered us. He told of the change for good which had been wrought by Dr. Barry's energy; and, in conclusion, he expressed a hope (in which we feel sure one and all, old and present Cheltonians concur) that Dr. Barry may meet with as much success in his new post as he did at Cheltenham College. Before concluding his speech, Mr. James, in most appropriate words, introduced some of the older Collegians to the meeting. Notable among these was Major Andrew Boyle, whom we are proud to call our first Victoria Cross. Mr. James resumed his seat amidst loud cheers, which became, if possible, louder still when Dr. Barry stood up. He expressed his great pleasure in being present as a guest that evening. It was, he said, but one more of the many kindnesses which he had invariably met with from Old Cheltonians. He said a few touching words about Mr. Dobson's death. In alluding to his own departure he expressed his grief that his connection with Cheltenham College would be so soon at an end. The six years spent among us had been a time of much pleasure to him. Those years in many ways had been years of progress. While he expressed his thankfulness for much that had been done during that time, he fully believed that there was ground for much hope in the future. The sun will yet shine with a brightness hitherto unknown among us. May it be so! He then touched upon the many glories which have been gained by Old Cheltonians, both in the field and in the schools. In conclusion, Dr. Barry said he felt sure that the cordial welcome given to him on his first appearance as our new Principal in 1862 would also be granted to his successor. He had no misgivings as to the future. He would leave the reins in the hands of one already well experienced in the art of governing. Amid long-continued applause Dr. Barry then sat down. The President being obliged to leave, Mr. Eyre Lloyd kindly acted instead, and proposed the health of the College Eleven and their Captain, E. A. Brice. The toast was received with much cheering. Mr. Brice responded in few but appropriate words. The Rev. J. Robertson then at some length proposed the health of the new Principal, the Rev. T. W. Jex-Blake. He said that he had been the last ten years a colleague of Mr. Jex-Blake's at Rugby, and so had every opportunity of knowing his character. He felt sure he was the 'right man in the

right place,' and most heartily congratulated his old school on such a good appointment. Mr. H. Hornby proposed the health of the Rev T. A. Southwood, which was received with unanimous applause. Mr. A. G. Raper, in a remarkably good speech, proposed the health of the Cheltonian Society,' which had been inaugurated that evening. He anticipated the greatest success from the cordial way in which it had been taken up by 'Old Cheltonians.' He called upon every one to make it known to his neighbour, for that was the best and only way it could reach old Cheltonians, scattered over the face of the world A most pleasant evening was then brought to a close by Mr. Eyre Lloyd proposing the health of the President, Mr H. James; a stauncher, a more thorough Old Cheltonian does not exist. His name met with the hearty greeting which it deserved. It were vain to give a list of those present; but among a/ the number we saw Captain Stockpoole, M.P.. Major Bogle, V. C., Rev. M. H. Begbie, Captain Rochfort, E. H. Percival, F. R. Price, L. C. Abbott, M. Turner, N. Baker, W. L. Newman, C. S. Jerram, and many others.

Cricket.

THE COLLEGE v. THE FREE FORESTERS.

The first of our London matches was played on Thursday and Friday, the 25th and 26th of June, at the new Eton and Middlesex ground. It is a new ground, and as yet not so true as could be wished, but with care and one or two favourable seasons it will be one of the best of the London grounds. The Free Foresters were unable to gather a full team together. This deprived the game of much interest. In our first innings there was not much to notice. Chandler played a steady 28, while Reid scored a dashing but reckless 25. Buchanan's bowling was very destructive. The eight Foresters who went in scored 107, only three short of our total. Yates and F. R. Price played in good form, and Brice bowled very well. In the second innings our eleven seemed to understand Buchanan much better. Filgate's 76 was made by some brilliant square leg hits and drives; it was not, however, quite without a chance. Reid was steadier, and therefore played better. Both Fox and Brice showed good form for their runs. Wise made up

for his delinquencies in the first innings by a good 26. Evans also

secured double figures each innings. Lyttleton was very destructive at the wicket. Time would not allow of the match being finished. Lyttleton got a very good 42, including some fine doubles. Yates was well in when time was called. Our fielding was not what it ought to have been. Filgate's catch at cover was a very good one. The ground will fully account for the large number of extras. Had there been a full team of Foresters, the match would have been very interesting.

CHELTENHAM COLLEGE v. RICHMOND.

Monday, the 29th, our representatives appeared against the Richmond Club. The ground is one of the prettiest in England, being in the old Deer Park. The wickets did not play quite so true as might have been wished, but they improved. Brice won the toss,