ance to the following arrangements now made with the Committee of Council : 1. That the questions on which the bishop is to decide respecting religious instruction are made more definite. 2. That suitable persons for the management of schools may, where necessary, be selected from neighbouring parishes. 3. The giving to subscribers of £1 and upwards a right of multiplying their votes, one for each £1; but in no cases to exceed six votes. An arrangement which they think will tend greatly to increase the number of supporters of Church Schools. 4. The appointment of Churchwardens, &c., as ex officio managers of Schools being left optional to the local foundersand, when provided for, such persons to be under the same conditions of eligibility as other lay members of the committee. These important modifications of the management clauses having been secured, our committee feel that to insist upon any other qualifications of the elective members of a school committee would be to express a distrust of the whole body of the lay members of the Church of England, which would be as presumptuous in themselves as it would be unjustly reproachful of their brethren. As respects the question of Arbitration, our committee are sensible that the Committee of the National Society have had a delicate subject to deal with. It is desirable, as your Committee very justly admit, that in administering public money there should be some safeguards for its proper application; and as this applies equally to Church Schools in common with others, it appears only consistent with such admission, "That in schools which receive aid from the State," the right of inspection should be conceded; and moreover, when cases of Appeal respecting the internal management of the schools, or instruction in subjects not religious arise,"such appeal can only be satisfactorily provided for by arrangements which confide the appellate power to persons representing both the civil and spiritual authorities.' Our committee feel that the right of the State to interfere in this appeal, provided the agency it employs be not inconsistent with principles already recognized, cannot be legitimately denied; nor do they lose sight of the fact, that the circumstances of national education lead to the expectationu that the time is not far distant when much greater assistance must be expected from the State than is at present received; and that there would be a greater inconsistency in requiring such increased aid without being prepared to allow an investigation as to its proper application. Considering, therefore, the difficulty of the subject to be dealt with, our committee are deeply indebted to the Committee of the National Society for the judicious course they have pursued in acceding to the reasonable demands of the Committee of Council in this important matter. The modified forms of the management clauses, and the character of the persons henceforth to be introduced into the management of the schools, afford our committee sufficient reason to believe that the occasions of appeal upon any subjects will be few; while the character and qualifications of the arbiters, who are to be, in all cases of appeal, a clergyman (selected by the bishop of the diocese) and an inspector of schools (whose appointment must have been sanctioned by the lord primate himself), together with a magistrate, being a lay member of the Church of England, (appointed either by the two clergymen already mentioned, or, if they cannot agree herein, "by the archbishop of the province and the lord presi. dent of the council conjointly,") give satisfactory assurance that whatever may require to be decided by means of arbitration will be fairly and judiciously disposed of. And here our committee consider it only due to the Committee of Council to admit that in the arrangements which have been determined upon respecting arbitration, there is no disposition evinced on the part of the Government to take advantage of their position to interfere with the principles which usually regulate Church schools; as the appointment of a Clerical Inspector to be their representative in such cases is itself a sufficient evidence. Our committee trust, therefore, that the correspondence which has taken place between the National Society and the Committee of Privy Council, and which in their opinion deserves to be regarded as a settlement of questions which have, of late, so anxiously engaged the attention of churchmen, will tend to induce a hearty and effectual cooperation between the National Society and the Committee of Council in the further promotion of the great cause of education. In conclusion I have to add that, as our committee concur in the opinion, "that the broadest distinction exists between schools which owe their origin solely to private benefactors, and those, the establishment of which is largely aided by the State, and which must also, to a great extent, depend for their efficiency, if not for their existence, on annual assistance from the public resources," they do not expect that the Committee of Council can "permit the permanent constitution of the NORMAL SCHOOL FOR UPPER CANADA. -The summer session of this valuable provincial establishment has been brought to a close. The examination of the male and female students was of the most interesting and gratifying character, and reflected high honour on the learned and accomplished gentlemen who preside over the literary and practical departments of the institution. On Wednesday, at eleven o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Ryerson, chief superintendant of schools, and general superintendant of the Normal School, proceeded to open the examination exercises; and in doing so, congratulated the friends of popular education upon the striking and highly gratifying progress of the institution, and the increased number of (104 male and 22 female) students entered upon the books this session-a statement of which the Rev. gentleman proceeded to read. In consequence of the absence of the head master, Mr. Robertson, who, we were sorry to learn, was confined to his room by severe indisposition, the examination of the classes in his department was conducted by two of the senior students (male and female) and by the professor of natural sciences, Mr. Hind, who also conducted the examination of the classes in his own interesting and important department. The highly respectable and intelligent auditory-among whom we noticed the Hon. and Rt. Rev. Bishop Strachan ; the Hon. the Chief Justice; Rev. Drs. Richey and Burns; the Rev. Messrs. H. J. Grasett, J. Ryerson, Davis, Ardagh, (of Barrie), Geddes, (of Hamilton), Mayerhoffer, Kirwin, Lillie, Esson, Rintoul; the Honourables H. J. Boulton, Wm. Allan, S. B. Harrison, and Captain Elmsley; and Messrs. Barron, (Principal, U. C. Coll.,) J. C. Morrison, H. Scobie, Neale, and Allan, (Supt. C. S. Wellington District,) &c. &c.-appeared to take a deep interest in the varied and excursive examinations of the several classes in the different departments. The studies which had engaged the attention of the teachers-in-training during the summer session were of the most practical character-as evinced at the examination-and, in addition to the highly important subjects of English grammar and the logical construction of sentences, geography, mathematical, physical, and political, arithmetic, &c. &c., embraced the elements of the natural sciences, &c., including a very lucid and comprehensive course of instruction in the science and practice of agriculture, by the gifted professor, Mr. Hind-the fruits of which, together with the proceeds of the very engaging pursuit of horticulture, were profusely displayed as the results of the summer's experiments-linear drawing: practical surveying-several well-executed specimens of proficiency in which we had much pleasure in noticing in the survey of the Normal School grounds by some of the students-astronomy; Mülhauser's system of writing; the art of teaching—as admirably exemplified in the examination of the pupils in the Model School on Thursday, by the teachers-in-training-Hullah's system of vocal music-an intimate knowledge of which delightful branch of instruction we had an opportunity of very agreeably testing at the close of the last day's examination. In each of these subjects of study the class-in-training-as far as we had an opportunity of judging—acquitted themselves remarkably well. were indeed gratified and surprised to find, that in so short a period as one session (five months) the students could have accomplished so much; and the fact of their having done so speaks volumes in favour of a system of instruction so thorough, so intellectual, and yet so extensive and varied, as that which has been adopted in the Normal School, and which, as a matter of course, must be the system of instruction which it is designed to introduce into our common schools generally. On Wednesday, the Hon. Chief Justice Robinson addressed the students in the most eloquent and appropriate language; and, in conclusion, paid a well-merited tribute to the masters of the institution, and to the chief superintendent for his unwearied exertions and untiring zeal in putting into so successful operation so noble an institution and so excellent a system of common school education as our province is now receiving under his able superintendence and auspices. Every one present seemed to respond cordially to the eloquent remarks of the learned Chief Justice-who, above all others, is so peculiarly well qualified, from his intimate acquaintance with its We social evils, to judge in all matters affecting the well-being of his native country, and its elevation in the scale of social and intellectual happiness and prosperity. On Thursday, the Hon. H. J. Boulton also addressed a few words of hearty congratulation to the students and authorities of the Normal School. The examination of the pupils in the Model School by the teachers-in-training took place on the same afternoon, in the presence of a numerous and deeply interested auditory; after which the students themselves were examined by Mr. Townsend in the Normal School, in Hullah's system of vocal music. This delightful part of the exercises attracted a great many visitors, particularly ladies, and the large lecture-room was crowded in every part. At the conclusion of the singing, two addresses were presented to the masters by the male and female students, and replied to very appropriately by Professor Hind, in the absence of the head master. After a short address by Dr. Ryerson, the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Professor Esson, and the proceedings closed. Thus terminated this most gratifying result of the labours of the second session of the Normal School-affording the highest satisfaction to all those who witnessed it, and who on leaving the halls of the establishment, expressed in looks, if not in words, their deep personal interest in the continued success of so admirable an institution as the Normal School for Upper Canada. [We readily insert the above wordy paragraph from the "CHRISTIAN GUARDIAN," a Nonconformist journal, published at Toronto, Upper Canada, as proving how rapidly elementary education is making progress in our colonies. The "Normal School for Upper Canada" is evidently gaining a high reputation. We regret to state that the influence of the Church in its management is not sufficiently apparent.-EDITOR.] To Correspondents. Our Subscribers are reminded that the present number completes the year's subscription. We hope to have the subscriptions renewed. CHARLOTTE LENNY.-We respectfully decline the proposal. We beg to thank Пperẞúτepos for calling the attention of Alakóvos, (who asked for a "Manual of Self-Examination for School Boys,") to " Prayers and Helps to Devotion for Public Schools," published by Messrs. Hatchard, Piccadilly, London. Mr. RUMSEY, of Orsett, will see his request attended to in our present number. J. BURROWS.-Mr. Varty, in the Strand. T. S. BULMER.-There is not any such institution. We recommend you to apply to Mr. Hann, of King's College, London. S. S. will find that the title and contents for the volume for 1847 were given in March, 1848. MUS. BAC.-The articles on Music referred to were in Nos. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 (1844). We should hardly like to enter on the subject again at present. One Shilling each will be given for Nos. 2 and 3 (Feb. and March, 1843) of the old series. NOTICE TO OUR MATHEMATICAL CORRESPONDENTS.-In future, the answers to the Mathematical Questions will always be published in the number of our Journal succeeding that in which they are proposed. To admit of insertion, therefore, answers to questions must be forwarded to the Editor before the 20th of each month. It is highly desirable that all questions, proposed for solution, should be essentially original. INDEX. A LITTLE Schooling no better than none Adult industrial schools, 69. Alphabet, hint for teaching the, 353. Arnold's (Mr.) reply to the reviewer of Artificial methods of acquiring knowledge Bad writers, hint to, 33. Battersea Training College, 159; annual Bible lesson, methods of giving a, No. I., Birmingham School, head mastership of Books for the fire, 192. Cambridge prize subjects, 40; mathemati- Catechising and education, Bishop of Sodor Charges, extracts from, 27, 232, 282, 324. Childhood the season, and the church the Choral societies in connexion with paro- German, how to learn, in ten minutes a chial schools, 432. day, 237. Germany, schools and schoolmasters in, | New Jersey, diocese of, 168. Glenalmond, Trinity College, 114. Noise in large schools, on reducing the, 194. Girls' schools, hints on the classification of, Normal school for Upper Canada, 503. 192. Harvest schools, 245. History, upon instruction in, 45, 81; upon Industrial schools, 346. King's College, 203; committee of educa- King's Somborne School, 426, 461. Latin and Greek grammar, proposals for a Letters to a schoolmaster from a normal- Lime, an object lesson on, 66. Liverpool, Collegiate Institution, 220; Management clauses, 34, 70, 148, 200; for trust deeds of schools, 239; Com- Mathematical questions, 291, 326, 368, Mechanics, solutions to the problems in, Method of reading the Bible in a national Mode of numbering the hours of the day, National education, 244; suggestions for a National Philanthropic Institution, 118. Never speak lightly of a duty, 238. Obituary, 327. Old age with and without education, 238. Parents and schools-a query, 145. Pedagogy, &c., examination papers in, 422. Popular education, debate on, in Nationa Proposed school to be called James Davies's Public catechising, the duty of, 27, 29, 232. Queen's College, Birmingham, 42, 244. Reviews and Notices of books.-A Key to |