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length without undressing, and began thinking over the suspicious conduct of the landlord and his wife; the strange warning, if warning it was, which the girl had given him, and her mistress's anger on seeing it. Whether it was that he was wearied out by his long ride, or whatever was the cause, Denby, though he was a stranger to all superstitious fears, as he lay there in that silent and dimly-lighted chamber, felt a strange uneasiness creep over him, till he started at the flickering of the rushlight, the sudden plash of rain on the window, or the gusty howling of the wind. The curtains rustled and swayed strangely, the shadows took strange forms and seemed to live and move, and ever, where they were deepest and blackest a wan white light would grow and gather till some hideous face would grin at him from the corner. Out of this frame of mind he was roused by his dog, who on his first entrance to the room had shown great signs of uneasiness, and had with great difficulty prevailed on himself in obedience to his master to lie down at the foot of the bed; but now his self restraint could endure no longer, and with a low growl he leapt up and began sniffing about the room. This conduct was so unusual in him indoors that his master resolved not to speak, but to lie still and watch him; and well it was for him that he did He soon observed that the dog did not run all over the room impartially, but kept sniffing uneasily backwards and forwards in one corner of it, till at last he lay down, put his nose to the ground, and gave vent to a long low growl. Denby called him, but he would not leave that corner; clearly there was something wrong there. The Quaker felt his heart beat fast as he took the rushlight and went to the corner where the dog was lying and growling more fiercely every moment. What could it be? He looked in vain for anything which could disturb the dog. The most remarkable thing in the floor was an occasional mousehole, and the wall was papered like the rest. He was turning away half angry with himself and the dog, when he thought of sounding the wall with his knuckles. What was his astonishment to hear a sound more like that of wood than of stone! He now scrutinised the wall more minutely, and soon discovered a secret door, which was so exactly fitted that it could not possibly be detected without the closest examination. In a moment he was working like a madman at the door with his penknife, and he soon had made a space at the edge large enough to admit his hand, which he put in, and felt about eagerly in all directions. He could feel nothing. He now resolved to burst the door open: to a man of ordinary strength this might have been impossible, but Denby's Herculean muscles

were the admiration of all who knew him, and now he was so madly excited, that he felt as if no force on earth could resist him. One violent wrench, and then another, and the door sprang open, and bolts and splinters fell to the floor. He brought the rushlight to the opening; it was burning low; it could last but a few seconds more; still, that was enough, and he held it in the dark opening. For a moment he gazed in, and then the light went out. In that moment he saw outstretched in that dark closet the dead body of a man with his throat cut from ear to ear.

(To be continued.)

The Boat Club Picnic.

WE

E are glad to be able to announce that this truly popular pleasure-trip, after an intermission of two years, will once again form part of the half-year's programme: and for many reasons it is anticipated that it will eclipse its predecessors in every particular, if we can only gain the consent of the weather, which can hardly fail to be propitious. This picnic is perhaps rendered unusually inviting by the fact that it will take place on the banks of that old historic Severn, on whose broad bosom the youth of many a generation have disported themselves, with a delight that none can so well appreciate as the "picnicers." Tewkesbury, with its double stream, might have tempted us to forsake the more rapid and noble river for its confluent of gentler tide, and still more flowery banks; but the wide and majestic flow of the Severn is so closely associated with many memories of the past, both fictitious and historical, that we cannot hesitate in our choice. The Cricketers, we do not doubt, will also contribute their share to the day's enjoyment, since they intend to try their hand in a new department, and will row, we believe, the third 'four' of of the Club. They are sure to acquit themselves well, but as boating like cricket requires much practice, we fear that this race will be looked forward to by some, with all the greater interest from the malicious hope of witnessing aquatic evolutions out of the ordinary run of the B. C. Avert aught so horrible, ye Water-Gods!

The Committee of management consists of the Rev. T. A. Southwood, Mr. Porcher, Dr. Wilson, Rev, H. E. Bayly, and L. M. Lanyon, captain of the B. C.

The particulars of the race with Shrewsbury have at length been settled, after some indecision as to the choice of places between Worcester and Hereford. The former of these has at length been selected, and the distance to be rowed has been lessened to one mile at the wish of Shrewsbury.

Regulations for the Post of Organist at Cheltenham College.

Any Candidates for the post of Organist in December, 1866, must be prepared

(1) To undergo Examination in the principles of Thorough Bass,

(2) To accompany a Service in Chapel,

(3) To read a piece of Choral Music (in score) at sight,
(4) To play a few bars extempore, or a simple Fugue.
Names to be sent in by Sept. 1st, to the Principal.

The Rifle Corps.

A Cup, presented by E. Cobham, Esq., was shot for during April. The conditions were :-(1) Five shots at 200 and 500 yards; (2) The Cup to be shot for on three successive Wednesdays; (3) The two highest scores, on any two of these days, to be added together. The following were the highest scores :—

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The Challenge Cup.

The Competition for the above Cup took place during April. The conditions were :-(1) Five shots at 200 and 500 yards; (2) A pewter to become the property of the winner; and (3) A pewter for the second best shot.

The following were the highest scores :

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The day fixed for the Public Schools' Competition at Wimbledon, is July 11th or 12th. It will most probably be the 12th.

Three Cups, of the value of £10, £8, and £6 respectively, presented by the town of Cheltenham, will be shot for on Saturday, June 2nd.

J. R. SCLATER,

Capt. Chelt. Coll. Rifle Corps.

Cricket Matches.

The Eleven v. C. C. Turnbull's, Esq., Eleven.

Through the kindness of some old Collegians, a Birkenhead team came to play us last Saturday. The weather was very

unpropitious; but this did not seem to effect Messrs. Barrow, Mellor, and Studd, who endeavoured to give their opponents as

much trouble as possible. The “ foreigners" were somewhat out of practice; and this, combined with the excellent bowling of Brice, gave an easy victory to the College. It has been remarked of Pitt, that he never allowed a weak point in his opponents to pass unnoticed, and our illustrious bowler seemed determined to follow the example of his idol! Next year, when we hope to see the C. C. T.'s again, no doubt they will give us enough to do. Annexed is the score and analysis of bowling :

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