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THE LEEDS MERCURY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 187a CHARGES OF LIBELLING MRS. LANGTRT retrieve it from the abhorrence of every rignt-minded person in the land. Mr. CornicaUU West was then called, examined by Mr. Lewis, and deposed as follows I reside at No.

-40, taton-place, and Ruthvhi Castie, Denbigh. I am Lord-Lieutenant of that county. On Wednesday of tho present week I purchased in Fleet-street a copy of Town Talk, issued ou the 4th of October. It appears -to be printed and published by A. Rosenberg, at No.

4, Ludgato Circus Buildings. I have heard the article read in court, entitled 'Mrs. Cornwallis West at Homo," and I have read Iho Mrs. Cornwallis West there referred to is my wife. From beginning to end there is not a statement in the article which is true, except that I live in Eaton-place, and am Lord-Lieutenant of the countv.

So far from allowing my wife's photograph to bo exhibited in the shop windows, I aud my solicitor have taken every step to prevent that being done. No statement iu reference to tha interior or other parts of the house in that article contains a particle of truth. Mrs. West is at prcseut at Ruthvin Castle Mr. Lewis.

Then every statement made but thesa just excepted is untrue? Mr. West. Yes. of Leeds have at Roundhay No attempt has been made to widen the road to Roundhay, but a new road is being made info this thoroughfare from the direction of tho' AVorlchousc-a, most desirable aud useful improvement. The Roundhay road ought to be 20 yards wide.

This would afford ample room for tram-cars and other vehicles, and then the Park would be more readily available for tho thousands of people who wish to go there; When tho Bradford Corporation acquired Lister Park, they, without delay, set about the widening of Mamimgham-laue to 20 yards, and have, nearly accomplished it. There wore difficulties in the way that do not exist on the Eoundhay road, which could bo readily widened before it is built up. The one thing needed, however, to develop the Roundhay estate, is a lino of railway to the Park. That would bo a boon to rich and poor alike. It was gratifying to observe that the notice-boards in the grounds are not of a threatening character.

In the spirit adopted by Mr. Clarke, visitors are requested to respect the place which is intended for their enjoyment. It was not, however, pleasant to find that "samtar matters are neglected iu the Park. The odour that assails the olfactory nerves tolls its own story, and calls for prompt remedial measures before another summer comes round. It is always desirable to cultivate love and roverouco for trees, and to induce tho people to abstain from injuring either flower, shrub, or tree.

The force of example is great, and nothing ought to be done in public parks to degrade a tree or to lower it in the estimation of theignoraut and the careless. Hence it was painful to notice two magnificent trees, on the borders of the lake, near where the boats are moored, utilised to hold in position a massive wooden barrier. A great beam is supported by theso trees, and into their hearts are driven cruel iron bolts to hold the barrier in position. Ono'of the treesis also used as a receptacle for onrs and other articles required in connection with the boats. Now, this ought not to be allowed.

Noble trees like these cannot be restored, and they should not be degraded to serve such a purpose. The peoplo who have chargo of tho boats should provido a receptacle for their tackle, under tho grateful shade of the trees if they like, but they should not damago or degrade tho trees auy shape or form. I have otten wondered why the Corporation should allow steam launches on the great lake. They are neither sightly nor useful, emit a certain amount of smoko and sulphurous fumes, which must bo more or less prej udicial to the vegetation, and may, perhaps, account for the sooty scum seen on the water in somo of the quieter bays of the lake. Boats aro ornamental as well as useful, but a steam launch, with its fuss, fume, aud noiso, is an object the reverse of beautiful.

There are some points in the grounds, especially on the line of tho stream that feeds the Waterloo Lake, where some new and pleasant effects might bo g6t at a comparatively; trifling expense, when the paths round the lakes aro improved, and when the plantations are protected with iron hurdles, enclosing the trees and undergrowth, and saving tbo latter from the destruction which threatens it. The slopes on either sido of tho lower fall need immediate attention, as they are positively getting unsightly. A few thousand pounds judiciously spent on roads and pathways in tho grounds is the ouo thing needed to preserve this magnificent Park from going from bad to worse. Ho is an unwise economist who neglects to spend money on his property to keep it in order, and the Leeds Corporation, acting on this principle, will not want the support of those ratepayers who look at things from a wise, economical point of view. Theso are a few of the impressions that strike the visitor who has not seen Roundhay Park previously for several years.

PAEK. (FROM A CoREESrONDENT.) ifter th.0 lapse of several years I revisited Rovradhay Park the other day, and was delighted. Living at Bradford, where our parks are all within twenty minutes' walk of the contre of the town, the distance of Roundhay from Loeds appeared a great drawback. Once there, however, one is moro than satisfied; A lovelier place cannot be found within the same distance of any of our great manufacturing towns. Had Roundhay Park tieen any nearer to the smoke of Leeds, the magnificent trees that adorn the people's domain would riot have flourished there as they have done and aro doing, nor would there have been such pure air, sweet, balmy, and yet invigorating.

I went through Roundhay a few months previous to its purchase by the Leeds Corporation, before the place was invaded by the thousands of people who have since been there. The only changes I saw on my last visit were that the shrubs and trees appeared to be larger and the foliage more dense. When I walked round the lake and through the grounds, indications were not wanting that it had been visited by the careless multitude, who break off a twig or branch here, pull up a wild flower there, or carry away, some Blight remembrance of their visit. The results of these abstractions have made up a sum total that has bereft the grounds of most of the wild flowers that were -within reach, and the wooded slopes are certainly not so charming as when I first saw them. This may be attributed, in a great degree, to the fact that the Leeds Corporation have done little towards laying out the grounds at Roundhay as a place of public recreation.

The arrangements that sufficed for a private gentleman and his family are not adapted to the requirements of tho multitude. If ample roads and footpaths aro not formed for the visitors to walk upon, they will soon make paths for themselves, will stray about in every direction and disfigure the grounds. Proof of this was afforded at Lister Park, Bradford, where the Corporation wore dilatory in adapting the place, until it got into a sad state, and then they set about putting it in order and forming walks. As soon as this was done, tho people no longer trod off tho grass or made tracks through the sward, but kept on the footpaths or roads, and Lister Park is now always neat and tidy. A similar remark will apply to the other Bradford- parks, where no one ever thinks of goiug into the plantations, damaging the undergrowth, or breaking twigs off the trees and bushes.

Tho people are allowed to romp on the grass at their own sweet will. When they see the authorities taking pains to have the parks kept neat and tidy, they naturally fall into the same method, simply by the force of example, and eases where damage is done are exceedingly rare, when the thousands of people who throng the parks are taken into account. It was a disappointment to find that in seven years the Leeds Corporation have done so little to adapt Roundhay for public recreation. True, the magnificent Portugal laurels and evergreens at the inside of the principal entrance were protected with hurdles and looked very well, but when the pathway round tho lake was followed, where the water rushes over the great fall, neglect was evident on every hand. Kb attempt has apparently been made to form a broad, wide pathway on the margin of that noble sheet of water, with its picturesque outlooks.

The people, as might bo expected, have roamed through the woods, to the disfigurement of the undergrowth that was originally as pretty a feature as anything else at Roundhay. The slopes on either side of the fall have been trodden bare, and are unsightly and dangerous. The lower branches of the trees, which so gracefully overhuug tho lake, are mostly dead. It was positively painful to see the havoc that had been committed by the careless visitors, or by the crowds of people who have thronged the borders of the lake on the occasion of entertainments in the Park. It is impossible for the gardener and his assistants, or for the park rangers and tho police, to protect everything at these times.

The solution of the difficulty, and the preservation of the grounds in their pristine beauty, is only to be found in the provision of good, broad, dry walks, in the judicious pruning of tho lower branches of trees that hang in the way, and in the fencing off those portions of tho grounds most exposed to the pressure of the crowd on these occasions. Roundhay Park requires no laying out, but it does require some broad roads and wide footpaths, conducting the visitor to tho best points for viewing those charming glades and vistas, those lovely peeps of the lake, and those expansive prospects which arc to be found in. the 'grounds. -Coming round to the head of the.Waterloo Lake, as tho pathway winds through the woods, past the picturesque ivy-mantled semblance of an old tower, up the wooded dell, over the rustic bridge, aud nearer to the mansion, some little attempt has been made to widen and improve the footpath. A good deal.niOro is required before the grounds can be adequately adapted for tho thousands of people who go' there at all seasous of the year.

Passing round the mansion and iuto the pleasure-grounds, a great change for the better is observable. Mr. Clarke, the park manager, who has shown by his work that he has good taste aud judgment, has remodelled this pleasaunce, and has transformed it into a lovely place. With a nice, warm, southern exposure, an extensive outlook over the Park, some noble isolated trees, aud a thick verdurous he has formed broad, winding walks, has made a croquet-ground, and on the swards has cut out beds of graceful and flowing outline, which were filled with plants whose colours blended harmoniously. Unlike many flower gardens, whore masses of bright hues almost dazzle the sight, this garden is arranged in such a way that tho visitor, as he walks onwards, comes suddenly in the presence of somo fresh object of beauty, and the effect is continued until you find yourself in the road opposite tho canal garden.

The gate is opened. You look on to a rockery, crowded with creepers in bloom, conspicuous among these being the beautiful yellow llowcrs of the Rose of Sharon, aud while you are admiring this, pretty display, you turn the corner of the rockery, and with a -pleasant surprise aro in front of the-Ganal garden. It is autumn, but there is enough of bloom to show the pattern of the beds ou the borders, and there are plenty of roses. The perfume is delicious as the sun shines down on tho velvety sward, on to the great banks of rhododendrons, on to the auracarias and other choice evergreens, on to the.roses, the lemon-scented thyme, and the sweet things that flourish so luxuriantly in this warm enclosure, while the water in tho centre and the swans floating on its bosom add to tho charm. The Leeds people have good cause to feel proud of this place.

There is nothing liko it at Bradford. The auracaria will uot flourish there, nor will the Portugal laurels thrive, while here they are noble specimens, aud the rhododendrons are gigantic. One can pardon the Leeds Corporation for their neglect in other directions, when one finds that here they allow Mr. Clarke scope to develop his taste and to keep everything in tho best possible order. Pause awhile in this pleasant arbour, and you will gladly hear that the Corporation do not intend to sell this gem of a garden.

You will also hear from Mr. Clarke that the people admitted to this place have respected it, and he will tell you that he finds, whenever he docs a bit of nice, work or lays out a tasteful plot, that tho "roughs" do not spoil his handiwork, steal his flowers, or pull branches from his choice shrubs. He also finds that mild remonstrance and argument act better, even with the roughest, than threats or "taking them before Mr. Bruce." From the canal garden you pass into another walled garden, where there arc greenhouses and conservatories, and a largo stock of spring flowering plants iu the ground. You ask what all these daisies and other simple plants are for? Tho reply is that they are to sot out the beds when the summer flowers are gon e.

By this system Mr. Clarke has almost perennial bloom in his beds. As soon as the delicate plants have bloomed they are taken up aud replaced by the hardier things that flower in early spring, and thus there is of bloom in the "beds and borders. There aro plenty of roses hero as well. Mr.

Clarke's house which has recently had a new roof put on and been made fit to live iu fronts to one side of tho garden. He has been his own architect, and his work is well done. From the' elevation near here you can look on the broad road the Corporation have made from the proposed new entrance, nearer Leeds, to the Park. This road will wind round the Park, with branch roads from it," and, by arrangement with "Mr. Ivitson, will debouch into the Roundhay road again, some distance farther than tho point from whence it started.

Another broad road goes straight into the Park, aud joins the old path near the Waterloo Lake. The disadvantage of this arrangement is tha tho Park runs out lictwcen theso roads in a long, narrow slip. The most, lamentable thing to be secu in the grounds is tho sadly dilapidated state of the Hermitacre, which has been more abused than auythinir teaching profession. (Applause.) It was not only their own interests with regard to the efficiency of their schools, it was not only the iuterests of the children, youths, and young women themselves who were pupil-teachers, but it was the whole future of tho educational profession of the country that was in the hands of those who hod the principal responsibility of the training of these young men and women. (Applause.) With regard to tho pupil-teachers themselves, he would endeavour to impress upon their minds tho conviction that it was the part of wisdom to give themselves heartily to their early training, and that if they did so, and endeavoured to profit to the utmost by the advantages which their four years of pupil-teachership afforded them, they would iiud the benefit of it in the whole after period of their career.

They would euter tho training college much better prepa.red than those who had wasted their previous opportunities; they would find their work there come much moro easy to them they would attain much moro readily to tho position which, if they had auy spirit in them, it must bo their ambition to attain; and they would have tho satisfaction of feeling that they had qualified themselves much more efficiently for the great and noble work to which they proposed to dedicate their lives. (Applause.) From tho report which had been laid before them they would sec that considerable progress had already taken place in the work of the association in the Ripon district. They would see also that its wants were not fully provided for, a ml that there was ample room for any support and aid which they might bo willing to afford to it. They could not, of course, in a'district like, Ripon, hope to establish an institution so large, or perhaps so thoroughly efficient, as that which had sprang up under the auspices Mr. Legard in tho Leeds district, where they had so many advantages which they at Ripon did not possess.

At the same tune, however, when they saw the good that had been done by the association at Leeds, surely they were bound to give the pupil-teachers Of tho Ripon district, as far as they could, advantages, if not altogether the same in extent, at least of tho same kind and description, as thoso which were enjoyed by the more populous districts of the West Riding. It was a work which did not require any large amount of funds. He was awaro that the present was a time in which it was difficult to make auy demand upon tho public for large pecuniary assistance. Men of all classes were moro or less suffering from tlio bad condition of trade, industry, and agriculture generally. The sum they however, was comparatively modest.

All that they asked was that fresh means should be placed in the hands of the managers of the association to enable them to carry out successfully the work in which they were engaged, and to afford tho pupil-teachers of the district thoso means of advancement which were being brought within tho reach of their colleagues in other parts of the country. (Applause.) It wa3 his right hon. friend, Mr. Forster, who had done so much for the cause of edueution, and to whom the country owed a deep debt of gratitude for his labours in respect of it (applause) who said not long ago that the people were getting very tired of speeches about education. Well, tho British public must be very long-suffering if they were not in that condition, for many of them Mr.

Forster and himself as much as others, and perhaps in some degroe moro than others had now for many years been preaching upon the subject iu various parts of the country. But still there was ono matter connected with it which impressed itself more and moro npou his mind as time rolled on, and that-was a regret that in these discussions they were so much in the habit of using that wide and great word education in. a narrow and restricted sense. It was perhaps-inevitable, hut it was a fact, that in common parlance, when men Spoke about the question of education, they were accustomed to mean that sort of instruction which could be given to boys and girls iu primary or secondary schools, which could be tested by the results of an examination. As he understood the word education, that was very far indeed from being the whole of its meaning.

The word education meant the bringing out, the development of the whole nature of the boy or girl, of the young man or young woman, who was the subject of education. It meant the development of all the faculties moral, intellectual, and, if the word wero used in its full sense, physical with which God had endowed the particular child. It meant the development of these powers so that they might be hereafter used to the utmost for the benefit of the country and for the service of God. (Applause.) Nothing short of that was a real description of the true meaning of the word education and it seemed to him highly desirable that when they were engaged in the consideration of the subject they should always bear that truth in mind'. It might be said that is very true, but you are speaking of the highest kind of education." But was it possible to apply that definition to the functions of the public elementary schools, the primary schools of the country Were they not, and must they not, necessarily bo confined to the purpose of giving elementary instruction, to place, as it had well been said, in the hands of the children who joined them, the tools which they must afterwards' use for the purpose of acquiring knowledge for themselves.

No doubt that elementary instruction was all that could be tested, even by men so able as Her Majesty's Inspectors, when they went round and made their exami-nations. Nevertheless he ventured to-say that it was not true to suppose that the mere elementary instruction was the whole of the education which either could be, or which ought to be, given in the' elementary school. (Applause.) On the contrary, he believed that our schoolmasters ana schoolmistresses had another, and, in reality, a inuoh more important duty to perform, and that was to elevate, to civilise, and to cultivate their pupils by the subtle influence of the whole tone of their life by the high standard whjeh they, their teachers, set before them, and by their personal example. (Applause.) It seemed to him difficult to-overrate the amount of influence for good or for evil which a' schoolmaster or schoolmistress might exercise over children submitted to their care and he ventured to submit to all who were interested in education to thoso young men and young women who wore just beginning their career as pupil-teachers, to those grown-up men and women who were exercising their profession throughout the length and breadth of the land, and who had the cause of education at heart he ventured to submit to them this strong consideration that not to recognise the fact to which lie had alluded, and not to labour for it, was, in truth, to lower and degrade tho noble prof ession of a teacher, to bring it down to the level of a mere mechanical drudgery, and to separate it from all its high aims and ends. He hoped and believed that tho schoolmasters and schoolmistresses of the country were sensible of this truth, and he was very confident that upon their recognition of it depended alike tho reputation or their profession and the real value of their work.

(Applause.) Mr. A. G. Leoabd, in the course of a brief address, remarked that it was contemplated at one time that tho Ripon Association should bo joined to that of Leeds. It was decided, however, after duo consideration, that tho two should remain separate, and this he thought was wise, inasmuch as small societies were very often much better independent.

Nevertheless he would throw out for consideration the idea that between theso different societies there might bo, for the benefit of pupil-teachers, some slight tie or federation. Ho dare say that many present were familiar with the Union of Mechanics' Institutes, which had such great power in Yorkshire. These Mechanics' Institutes were federated, but were not exactly connected. He thought it should bo tho same with their teachers' associations. There was one way which such a federation might bo useful, which he would mention.

Allusion had been made in tho report to a library. It seemed to him that it would be a good thing if, with the large library they had in Leeds, they could establish district centres. Ho believed that on tho books in tho pupil-teachers' library in Leeds 150 had been spent, and it would be an exceedingly good thing if Ripon and somo of the other small associations would make a contribution in order that those books might bo lent out as it wero from a large central store. It might bo asked, "What is tho uso of a library there are plenty now, and what time have tho teachers to read No doubt if a teacher went into a largo library he was at a loss to know what books to select for reading. In the library at Leeds they did not admit anything which was not worth reading, and they also tried to range in their catalogue books which would act as a- kind of guide to teachers.

Novels, provided that they were good ones, were, he thought, capital reading for pupil-teaehers. Many novels gave a deeper insight into English history than could be obtained from tho short histories which they often met with. He alluded to such works as Lytton's "Last of the Saxon Kings," andmany of Scott's novels. During tho last few years ho must havo examined some thousands of pupil-teachers' papers, aud ho was certain that many would have benefited by a courso of Sir Walter Scott. Another class of books which ho thought-wero very to pupil-teachers were works of biography.

His Lordship had -spoken of the civilising power of schools, and it seemed to him that pupil-teachers might gain somo little power iu this direction by rending the lives of somo of our best aud noblest Englishmen. Ho should liko one motto to bo set up in every school he entered, and that was that manners made tho man." He did not uso the word in its smallest but in its largest sense ho did not simply mean that thoj' should practise courtesy to their superiors, but to their equals. He knew that something might be said upon tho score of want of time for roadiug. But most of the members of tho association belonged to the country, and if they had not tho opportunity of attending scientific lectures or evening classes, they certainly had more time, for reading than town pupil-teachers had. Ho had been accustomed to offer eVory yeariu Leeds a prize for tho best knowledge of a play of Shakspearo, and this ou ono occasion was obtained by a pupil from a small country school.

Ho should bo glad to seo any of the members of tho Ripon Association enter for the contest next year, and if they did not obtain the highest prize, he would seo that tho one of tho Ripou teachers who obtained tho greatest number of marks should not lack his reward. (Applause.) The Rev. Canon Badcock also delivered a short address, and the prizes having been distributed by the Marquis of Ripon, the meeting closed with the usual votes of thanks. THE MARQUIS OF PJPON ON EDUCATION. A public meeting was held on Saturday afternoon, in tho Town Hall, Kipoii, when the prizes gained by the successful competitors at the quarterly examinations held by tho Ripon and- -District Pupil-teachers' Prize Scheme Association ware distributed.

The Marquis of Ripon presided, and there wero also present tho Rev. Canon Bad-cock, Mr. A.G.Legard (one of Hor Majesty's Inspectors of Schools), Mr. Speak, The Bishop of Ripon, who had been announced to attend tha meeting, was absent through indisposition. Mr.

H. W. G. Markcim (ouo of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools) was also unavoidably absent. Mr.

Speak in giving an account of the association, its objects and work, stated that twelve months ago, at a meeting of tho association, it was proposed that a 'prize scheme for pupil-teachers should bo formed in tho Ripon district similar to those in most largo towns. Officers were chosen, and tha meeting fully organised the scheme on tho model of tho Leeds scheme, to which they were partially affiliated, for by arrangement they used their examination questions and papers. They had an independent organisation, and tho examiners were choseu from amongst themselves. Tins was thought to be the best arrangement, for in addition to its bemg cheaper to purchase questions from the Leeds association, they had the advantage of the greater experience of a well-established and highly successful scheme. At tho same time it was not thought advisable to affiliate moro fullv.

at anv rate at nresent. with that scheme, for the committee wore aware that their pupil-' luaciiers wouia do unaoie to compete successiuily with those of Leeds, where a spirit of emulation had been so long created, and whero they had the advantage of excellent evening classes for special subjects. The original intention in connection with tho scheme was to mako Ripon a head centre, and form centres at Harrogate, Thirsk, Masham, Pateley Bridge, Boroughhridgo, and other places. As yet, however, only Boroughbridge was in that position, as Harrogate and Pateley had affiliated with Leeds, and there was not a sufficient number of pupil-teachers entered from Thirsk and Masham to warrant them being made centres. The committee, hoped that the present meeting, by bringing tho scheme more prominently before tho teachers, would be the means of greatly enlarging tho sphere of its influence.

The object of the association was to render pupil-teachers more efficient in the discharge of their duties, and thus greatly improve the work of education in the district. To attain that object formal examinations had boon held, and according to the terms of the scheme those pupil-teaehers who had gained 60 per cent, and upwards of marks were eligible for prizes. Owing to a change made in the Leods scheme ana adopted in their own, by which the series of examinations should end with the civil year, the first two examinations held by them completed the 1878 series, and four pupil-teachers out of twenty-six obtained prizes. Thirty-eight pupil-toachers entered forgtho 1879 series, but only twenty-nine had been present at all the examinations, and out of that number only six had obtained GO per cent, and upwards of marks. This certainly was an improvement, though slight, but so small a proportion of prize-winners was a proof that a scheme like the one under notice was necessary to create- a healthy spirit of emulation amongst the teachers of the district.

The examinations, with two exceptions, had only as yet been in tho elementary subj ects but tho committee confidently expected tliat in time the schedule would coincide with the Leeds one, which was exceedingly liberal. Special attention had been given this year to history, owing to the kindness of the chairman, who on learning that it was a weak subject, offered a special prize to be competed for. The committee had decided to recommend school management for such special honour in future, feeling that that subject was a most important one. Ono of the means taken to attain tho object of tho- association was in the formation of a library, consisting of works which would assist pupil-teachers in their studies or create in them a taste for wholesome and pure literature. At present it consisted of 72 volumes.

Tho financial sheet showed a balance against the association. In explanation of this fact, however, it should be stated that the change already referred to, by which everything should end with the civil year, prevented a second call on the subscribers until after the lapse of a year and a half, so that the. sheet showed a year and a half's working expenses, and only one favour from the subscribers. Thi6, together with extra expenses in printing, the conimitteee hoped would be a sufficient justication of what would otherwise be a very objectionable balance-sheet The Marquis of Ripon said he would now ask the meeting to bear with him for a short time whilst he endeavoured to call attention to some of the points which seemed to him to render the association on behalf of which they were assembled well worthy of the support of all those in the district. who had the interests of public education at heart.

It appeared to him that the position which was occupied in their system of priiuarv education in the country by tho pupil-teaehers, was one of a most valuable and important description. Indeed, he thought it might truly said that the -pupil-teachers formed, as it were, the very basis and foundation of the-system of primary education, for from their that must mainly be drawn the schoolmasters and schoolmistresses of the country. Very sure was he that it was greatly for the advantatre of those who were about to prepare themselves for the career of. teaching in public elementary schools, that they should have passed not only through the two years' course of a training college, but through the four years' previous course of pupil-teaching. He noticed on the platform a gentleman who was well able to, speak to.

the accuracy of tho statement which ho was about to and he did not think that his friend Canon Badeock would contradict him when he said that it was of; 'the' greatest advantage to those who entered their training colleges that they should have passed, and passed efficiently and well, through their pupil-teachers' course. No doubt therewere young men and young women of especial talent, who might bo able to dispense with that preliminary training, just as there were somo who were able altogether to dispense with tho training of their colleges, and to take their placo at once in the rank of teachers. For his- Town part, however, he had always held it to be a matter of very great importance in our educational system that tho great majority of our schoolmasters and schoolmistresses should be thoroughly trained. Ho was confident that, excepting in very exceptional cases, scarcely any amount of talent would stand in the place of a thorough and efficient training. It must bo obvious to all that it was of great advantage that that trainiug should bo commenced at an early period.

Thoso who were about to devote themselves to the arduous aud important labours of the teaching profession should begin early to prepare themselves for that work, and should bo led up through a courso, first as pupil-teaehers, and then at the training colleges to pass out from thoso institutions into the ranks of public elementary teachers. He had listened to the report with great interest, and ho was confident that all would acknowledge that it was a frank and honost one. There was no attempt to conceal the shortcomings which the examinations of tho associations had shown to exist, to a certain extent, amongst the pupil-teachers of tho district. The very facts that wore produced in that report, in the statements of the examiners who had conducted the quarterly examinations, were in themselves the most complete proof that could be afforded of the value aud importance of an association of that kind. They all knew how very easy it was for men or women who were not brought to the test of any practical examination or competition to live in a fool's paradise about their own qualifications.

Therefore it was of very great importance that those who were convinced of tho necessity and urgency of raising the standard of education amongst their pupil-teachers should provide tho means of bringing tho results of that education to the test of actual exnmmation aud competition, such as was afforded by an association like theirs. But let them not bo in the slightest degree discouraged if, in the first instance, tho application of such a test should prove tho existence of any weak places in their educational system. It was only by probing things sincerely and unhesitatingly that they could really find out the condition in which they were placed. The work of education during tho lost nino years, since the passing of the Act of 1S70, had been going ou with ouch rapidity schools had sprung up in every direction, and tho outward appliances of education had spread so widely that it was very natural that as they examined more closely into tho results obtained in that comparatively short period they would find there, existed in their system various points requiring amendment and attention. Associations liko tho ono on whoso behalf they were met just did that work for them.

They pointed out any weak which; might exist, and they showed what were tho particular matters to which it was desirable their attention should bo directed. If ho wero at all right iu tho estimate which at tho outset of his remarks he placed upon the importance of tho pupil-toucher eleniout iu their system of primary education, then it was quite cloar that it was of fundamental importance that they should ascertain exactly what was tho present character of their pupil-teachers, and that they should do everything in their power to afford them tho means of obtaining the highest amount of efficiency possible. There woro three classes of persons who had responsibilities for tho efficiency of their pupil-teachers the school managers, who wero responsible for the selection of tho pupil-teachers the school teachers, who wore responsible for their training while they wero in tho condition of pupil-tcachors and tho pupil-teachers themselves. He would venture earnestly to impress upon school managers the great importance of using tho utmost care in tho selection of pupil-teachers. It was important to boar iu miud that pupil-teachers ought not to be selected solely for the convenience of tho particular school in which they were to be employed.

Still less should they Deselected ou account of any persoual claims of their parents or of themselves upon grounds separate aud independent of their educational qualifications. Tho managers of schools who had tho selection of teachers ought to remember that they were really exercising an important function ou bohalf of tho country that they wero making the choico of those young men aud young women who woro afterwards to bo employed for tho most part in the great work of education and that they owed it to the iuterests of education throughout the laud to be very careful in not putting forward any excepting thoso who gave fair hopo aud promise of becomiugelficientpublicelemoiitary teaehors. Then, again, there wero tho responsibilities of the school teachers the schoolmasters and schoolmistresses themselves iu respect of the pupil-teachers- responsibilities which he had every reason to beliovo were felt by thoso upon whom they lay, and wero faithfully and honestly discharged. Ho could well believe that it must often be no small trial, after the long hours of the day which had been given to the direct work of teaching children in schools, to have to turn, when they might naturally be looking for some rest and quiet, to give, extra lessons to the pupil-teachers, But lie would ask all who might feel any sensation of tho kind natural though he admitted it to be to bear in mind not only the direct duty which' they owed to. the pupil-tpachers placed under their charge, but also to remember that upon the maimer in which thoso dutias wero discharged, and tho efficiency of the instruction which was afforded to the pupil-teachers, depended the future reputation of the AND MRS.

WEST. Mr. Adolphus Rosenberg, the publisher of Town Talk, was taken, into custody on Saturday, and brought to the Guildhall London, charged "for that he tho said accused, on tho 8th day of October inst. and "on divers other days, in tho said city, unlawfully and maliciously did publish a certain defamatory libel of and concerning one William Cornwallis West and of Mary West, contrary to the statute." Mr. MontaSu Williams, previous to tho defendant being brought into the dock, addressed the sitting magistrate, Aid.

Staples, and said I apply on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Langtry for a warrant in the first place, instead of a summons, which is the usual course, against a person of the name of Rosenberg. Mr. Martin (the Chief Clerk).

He is now iu custody. Mr. Williams. Oh, very well then. I shall open my case against him as soou as he is brought ur.

Mr. Martin. The defendant has only been in custody for half an hour. After the disnosal of several nh.irfrps. flip, nrisnnpv was placed in the dock, whereupon Mr.

Edward Dillon Lewis, of Old Bond-street, said I have the.honour prosecute the defendant for a defamatory libel, than which one more devoid of truth or more false has never been the subject of investigation, oven iu a court of criminal justice. The prosecutor is Mr. Cornwallis West, who resides at No. -19, Eatou-plaee, and Ruthvin Castle, Denbigh, of which county he is the Lord-Lieutenaut. He is married to a lady whose blameless life it would have been hoped would have saved her from the attack, which to describe as infamous and cowardly would be, to my use language of the grossest flattery.

The defendant is tho publisher of the paper known as Town Talk, and here it is at least unnecessary that I should say ouo word describe tho character of the publication, which has obtained of itself already an evil reputation. That renders it unnecessary that I should say anything to inform your mind as to the nature of the publication. Whether the defendant is anything more than the publisher whether he-is, in fact, the proprietor as well it is unnecessary for us to discuss at the present moment, but from this place I desire to say publicly that as to every siugle person who is engaged tho preparationin tho printing, in the publication, or in the dissemination of this paper it is our intention to proceed against them with all tho rigour of the'law. I will now proceed to read to you tho libel which forms tho subject matter of this prosecution, and 1 will only prumiao this- tKat a.a to every single statement, or particlo of statement, which is contained in the lengthy articlo I am going to read to you, that it is from beginning to end an infamous lie. There is not only not a particle of truth in it, but there is not the semblance or the shadow of a fact of any kind upon which this monstrous superstructure of lies has been built up.

The article is headed Mrs. Cornwallis West at Home," and the writer proceeds "It is an undoubted fact that the most aristocratic portion of English society has done moro towards making our British higher classes a byeword for scandal and scoffing than all the efforts of demagogues and Republicans put together. To think that a lady of exalted position should find it worth her while to be photographed for sale is a disgrace to the upper teu thousand, and I trust that the rumour is true that Her Most Gracious Majesty has issued an express wish that this traffic in the likenesses of photographic beauties shall be discontinued. It certainly does not make foreign countries and critics think much of our Lord-Lieutenant of Denbigh that, for the sake of gratifying his -wife's- stupid vanity, and realising a fow pounds per annum, he. allows that lady's photograph to be exposed for sale at a price ranging from one penny to two shillings and sixpence.

Mr. Cornwallis West is a dignitary who ought certainly to uphold his position as a Lord-Lieutenant, and he does not do so when he allows Mrs. West, the bone of his bone and the flesh of his flesh, to make the public exhibition of herself that is daily seen in our fashionable shop windows. When an official of high rank permits his wife to display her charms side by side with the portraitures of half-naked actresses, and entirely naked Zulu women, he can have but little respect for himself, for her, or for his position. Mrs.

West lives the neighbourhood of Eaton-square, in the region known as Pimlico. At the back of the house is a yard, and in this yard are four corners, and in each corner is a photographic studio in additiou to this there is a glasshouse roof, and fifteen dark rooms on the various landings. It is almost impossible to conceive the labour gone through by Mrs. West in the course of a day. About seven o'clock she takes her break-ast, and, after reading Town Tall: and the Denbigh I)alj, sent her by Mr.

she proceeds to her extensive wardrobe, and attires herself ready for the first photographic artist who happens to call. Jane that is the name of hor lady's-maid has strict orders to state that she is not.at homo to any one except Fradelle and Marshall; or the Stereoscopic Company's young man. When cither of these parties arrive they are taken into the front parlour, treated to. a glass- of something short, ond conducted afterwards into one or another of: 'the photographic studios. Sometimes" each of all five of these rooms contains an operator at the same time, and Mrs.

West rushes from one to tho other in various costumes with a rapidity that is something marvellous. Her changes of costume are so quickly manipulated that any quick-change artist is completely out of the hunt now in blue satin, now in red, then in green, and nextly in white she seems to be a kind, of human feminine chameleon. Sometimes she is taken with a grin, occasionally with a leer at times with a devotional aspect, and at other times ejuite Having been taken about fifteen times.jp. as many new -positions, the photographers are dismissed for a time, and Mrs. West rests after her alight luncheon of eggs, she dresses herself, and the brougham or Victoria (according to the state of tho weather) is brought round to the door, aud she drives round to the various shops to collect her commission on tho cartes de visite and the cabinets that have been sold during the previous day.

I do not- vouch for -the truth of tho statement, but I am informed that this little commission amounts to thousands yearly, and the joke of the whole thing is that these pictures are purchased principally by cads, who show tho likenesses about to their friends, and oftentimes boast, that they were given to them' by Mrs. West herself and I cannot say that I in any way pity the lady, for she lays herself open to this sort of insult. A woman must have come, indeed, to a low estimate of her. womanhood when her vanity permits her to do this sort of thing. If Mrs.

Coru-wallis West had done any one act to make herself known if she were a heroine, or even a murderess, there would be some excuse in this traffic. When actresses get themselves taken it is excusable; when are sold from the windows of our fashionable shops, it is understood that they are as shameless as they are good-looking but when a woman of position, such as Mrs. West, classes herself with the latter, She has only herself to blame if the casual purchaser considers her to be in the same After having received her commission, sho returns home, again to assume fresh positions, -nut on other costumes, and be taken backwards, full face, and profile. One or Mrs. greatest troubles is the fact that she is so out-photoed by Mrs.

Langtry; and tho knowledge that Mrs. L. has been illustrated by George Purkess iu the ToUcc Nous has excited Mrs. West to the very greatest extent. I havo heard that George has been offered an enormous sum by Mrs.

to enshrine her likeness among his roll of famous men and women, but I am afraid that ho has been bribed by the other photographic professional beauty to give her tho monopoly of appearing in his charming paper. I dare say that all of my readers have heard tho following quotations from the works of an unknown noet VThnt is your fortune, my pretty maid 4 My face is my fortune, she said. This was evidently written in a prophetic vein, and tho author must have had the Wests and the Langtrys in his eye. I am particularly requested to state that Mrs. West is uot in any way related to Billy West, the stiunp orator.

His wife's name is Emma, not Corwallis. Mrs. Cornwallis West has a quantity of pets, all of which are appropriately named after the various articles used in the trade in which she has embarked. For instance, her collie dog is named Collieodion, hor cat is called Iodide of Potassium, whilst the parrot is known as Camera Poll. Tho lady is so far devoted to the photographic a.rt that -after dinner she retires to her chamber and has a silver bath prepara tory to proceeding to the opera, or one of the many aristocratic gatherings at which she is the reigning belle.

Returning honiejate atnjght, she is met, by one of. tho young men from Mr. Mayall's, and is taken iu evening 'costume, by magnesium light, after which she retires to rest." Mr. Lewis resumed It now only remains forme to say that Mr. Cornwallis West having become awaro of this libellous publication, his first, and not altogether unnatural impulse was to proceed at once to the office of tho paper, and there to administer condign chastisement upon the author; but bo remembered that there was obedience duo from him to the law, and that there was respect due to himself and his positiou.

More prudent counsels prevailed, and he determined to drag this man before a. court of justice, and to treat. him in the ouly maimer in which such a being should bo treated as a criminal. That course having been dcterarincd upon, a person will be called before you as a witness, to prove that he proceeded to the office of Town Talk, and thcro purchased a copy of tho paper. He saw the defendant, and the defendant then admitted that he was the publisher of the paper, and ho rubbed his hands in exultation, and said that ho hoped that an action for libel or half a dozen actions for libel would arise.

Aud, I take it, that tho one hope of these peoplo is that actions for libel may be brought against thorn, and that thereby the circulation of their papor may be increased. But I am certain of this, that when it is shown, as it will be shown, that in respect of every statement no matter against whom that has appeared in this paper, and that has led to copies bciug sold when it is shown that as to every statement and as to every person mentioned, that the statements are foul, filthy lies, and that thoso who arc induced to buy are deluded aud intentionally deluded I feel quite suro that a wave of public iudiguation will wash down together tho people and the paper. And I hope tho outcome of thesoproeeedings will be that when in addition, it is known that for each ono of these separate libels a punishment of two years' imprisonment with hard labour may bo visited upon these people, I hope that once and for all, in our generation at least, papers of this description may bi put down, aud never again rear themselves. It is almost impossible to exaggerate tho pernicious influence of prints of this kind, and it is difficult to appreciate the amount oi injury they do, not only to private character, but.in public aspect. And, indeed, when one remembers that no rank or station of no uprightness of heart, no chastity of lif up prudence of conduct can avail to protect either sex against the mendacious scurrility of these ribald rags; and when' it is further remembered that the sole and all-devouring motives of the defendant and those associated with him in the conduct of -this paper is the greed of gain, I dare affirm of the defendant and of thoso associated with him that his conduct is blackened with every aggravation that can render it Odious, and it is unretrieved by any circumstances of palliation that caa Mr.

Lewis. So far from there, being a photographic apparatus in your place, is it not a fact that notliing oi the kind exists ir Mr. West. Yes. Mr.

Beaud (who represented Rosenberg). I have question to ask the witness. Mr. Lewis. Then I have only to ask for a remand.

Tho remand was granted. Mr. Montagu AVilliams, who then proceeded with a cast of alleged libel against Mr. and Mrs. Langtry, said I am instructed to prosecute this person for a series of libels upon Mr.

and Mrs. Langtry, who live at No. 17, Norfolk-street, Park-lane and, if it were possible, those libels are mora infamous in detail than those which have been alluded- to in the case by Mr. Lewis. I do not propose to waste one single word in characterising them they speak for them-selves.

This I will say, however, that a more wicked, foul, infamous tissue of falsehoods than that which I am about to place before you was never put into print, and call your attention, if you please, first of all to a copy of 2V; Talk of the 4th October, which is the same date as that which contained the libel upon Mrs. West. Mr. Beaed. Will the learned counsel excuse mo but I do not know npou what grounds he is making this statement.

There is no process out as--inst the defendant in thifi case. Mr. Williams. He is in custody. Mr.

Beakd. You are now importing a fresh charge into the middle of the case. We have no knowledge, nor has the learned magistrate, of a new case. Why should vou adopt a new course of action You must eitlier take out a summons or take out a new warrant. Mr.

Williams. There is no necessity for that. Mr. Beard. This is very irregular.

Mr. WiLLiAiis. You may ask for a remand, but, "tui-rin the defendant in the court, I can proceed with another charge. Mr. Beahd.

There is nothing to found vour statement; upon. Mr. Martin He can, if he thinks fit, prefer another chargo. Mr. Beard You cannot prefer a charce.

There musf be a process issued. Mr. Williams. I beg your pardon. There is a series of charges.

Mr. Beard. The case must be considered as remanded, and then the defendant is no longer here. Mr. Martin.

The counsel has the right to prefer another charge. Mr. Beard. Without he issues another process I submit he has not aud if you allow it to be done you are taking a course which is irregular. Mr.

Williams. You may take advantage of anything that is irregular. Mr. Beard. Perhaps wo shall at a later period.

Mr. Williams then proceeded with his address. He said I propose to put in these libels, and shall prove them shortly, because I do not wish to waste a single word upon this individual. The first is the libel contained in the copy of October 4th, and is as follows I am now informed, on authority which I have no reason to doubt, that Mr. Langtry has withdrawn the petition which iie had filed in the Divorce Court.

The case of Langtry Langtry aud others is therefore finally disposed of, aud we have probably heard the last of it. It is useless tor the sixpenny twaddlers to deny that Mr. Lanstry ever filed a petition. He did, and, as I have said before, an application was made to Sir James Hannen tt hear it privately, and he consented. I am told also that it is not at all unlikely that Mr.

Langtry will shortly be appointed to some diplomatic post abroad. It is no: stated whether his beautiful consort will accompany huu." In the paper of August 30th, he publishes this, and as voii will see, one really would not believe it possible that any person would venture to publish such a paragrauli aW it is petition has been filed in rhe Divorce "Court by Mr. Langtry. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and two whose names up. to the time of going to press-we have not been enabled to learn, are mentioned as co-respondents." Subsequently to that there was published in the tame paper on September 0th.

this" No attempt has been made to contradict tjia statement published in these columns last week as to tlio Langtry divorce case and my readers mav be assured that it was no invention. I now learn that" a few weeks ago an application was made that the case to tried ih camera, and I believe the learned. Judge acceded to the request." Then on September 1 3th appeared th following: "I am informed that the Langtry divorce case will be one of the first tried when the Court roopeui in November. It has been finally decided to try the in camera, and so scandalmongers will be deprived of i fine opportunity. Mrs.

Langtry has, I understand, liiej an answer denying adultery, aud as far as I car: learn the petitioner will find it exceedingly difficult to make good his case. Anyhow, at present I will give no opinion either of the petition or the defence. Of course will be a great outcry against the case being tried privately, but I don't see why any one need be dissatisfied, especially as tho detals are not likely to be at all creditable to us as a nation. I don't care about being 'more explicit." On September 27th there appeared the follow, ing Labby says in Truth he read in a French paper that Mr. Langtry is petitioning for a divorce from hi: wife.

Why doesn't Labby tell the truth, and say he read it in Town Talk He furthermore says there is no trutb in the statement. Let me tell him that there is none in his. If Labby will take the trouble to go to Somerset House he will be able, no doubt, to see the petition. If he doesn't care to bother himself so much as that, let his ask their Lordships." The names of two Peers were here mentioned. Can anything be more infamous than these libels? There is not one atom of truth in them.

Mr. Langtry, upon these matters being brought before hinj upon his return from Scotland, immediately -communicated with his solicitor, and I have been here on tvo occasionsto obtain a warrant for thearrest of the defendant. He is now in custody. Mr. Langtry is residing with hi3 wife in perfect domestic comfort in Norfolk-street, Park-lane, and there is not a vestige of truth in any ot thess articles.

Mr. Lanytry, upon being examined by Mr. M. Williams, said I reside at No. 17, Norfolk-street, Park-lane.

I hive heard you read the articles, and I have read them, aud there is not a single word of truth iu them. The articles appeared on Sep. lith, Kith. 20th, 27th, and Oct. 4th.

It is not true that I have filed a petition in the Divorce Court for a divorce from my wife. There is not the slightest foundation for the statement. I am now living at home with my wife. Mr. Williams then asked for a remand.

Mr. Beard. I shall not object to that. But I must jay that the defendant is only tho publisher, and is not tha writer of the matter complained of. He has been misinformed and misled.

After the evidence of these gentlemen I cannot oppose the application. There is more than the defendant that has sinned. Ho has been the victim of misrepresentation and false report. Wc reprot that these statements should have been published if uot true, and it appears now that there is no truth in either instance. Tho defendant has not been summoned in tlio usual course.

Ka has been away from tho City because of ill-health, and has been apprehended in the niiU extraordinary, way. by a warrant. It is usual to grant a. summons, and 1 do uot know why tbo usual course was uot followed. Mr.

Williams. Thank heaven, the libel is. most un' usual. Mr. Beard.

The defendant regrets exceedingly that ha should have been mislf-d ly information given him by any oue. I may add that what has been said here so surprises him that ho is prepared, and will ia due course giva tho name of the writer, as that is the man who should be reached. Mr. Williams. I quite agree with you there.

Mr. Lewis. This paper is not a. new one; it has reached nearly its fiftieth number, and I suggest that die defendant should find heavy bail and sureties ni the charges. Mr.

Williams. I shall ask for the same in eirh case. Mr. Beard. But he is prepared to give the namee.i tliei writer.

Mr. Lewis. But he ought to do that at once. I shall ask the Alderman to remand the man under rwnvyswetii. The person who publishes a paper ought to know its contents.

There is also the tact of the exultation of tho man when he believed that there would be an action for libel. Mr. Beard. That was because ho believed the statement to be true. Mr.

Alderman Staples said that he should formalh remand the defendant for a week, and that he was to liubl two sureties of o0(l in each case, and himself in 1,000. Mr. Beard, after a. short consultation with his client, said that the defendant wished, as the sureties were so heavy, that the remand might be made for an earlier day. The defendant was then remanded until Wednesday next, and left the dock in custody, being unable to pro vide the stipulated security.

Playing with Fire. Two boys, named Hawkins aud Neighbour, aged respectively six and eight years, were charged at Windsor on Saturday with setting fire to some hayricks, the property of Mr. Buckland, at Old Windsor. 'The boys made a bonfire with loose-' straw, aud the flames reaching tho ricks, property of the value of 300 was destroyed. The boys wer.e discharged on the understanding that they were to be brought again if called upon.

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Advertise, merits and News received and jorwarded dailv. Monday, October Thirteenth. LOED GEORGE HAMILTON ON EDUCATION. The foundation-stone of the new school buildings in connection with the Hampton Grammar School was laid on Saturday by Lord George Hamilton, M.P. The institution was founded in 1558, aud was reconstituted undor the scheme of the Charity Commissioners last November.

The new buildings are constructed for 25 boarders and 125 scholars. The company, which was numerous, was received on the grounds by Aid. Knight (chairman of the governors), Mr. Vaughan Holberton (deputy -chairman), Mr. Nelson, J.P., and others.

Accompanied by tho clergy, churchwardens, and members of tho church choir, they proceeded to the site of the foundation-stone. After the religious ceremony, Mr. Alderman Knight introduced Lord Geo. Hamilton, whose name, he said, was a household word amongst tho electors of Middlesex. Some two centuries ago there appeared to be a feeling amongst certain inhabitants of Hampton that education was a very desirable thing, and accordingly they left various property to provide for such education amongst the poor and middle classes.

The endowments which had been left had fortunately been brought "out of darkness into light," and the present building was the result, and he hoped that it would be the means of doing. an incalculable amount of good. Lord George Hamilton, M.P., having laid the foundation-stone, amidst cheers, proceeded to address those present on the subject of education. He expressed the gratification he as a member or the couuty, in having had the honour of taking part in the ceremony. The meeting that day was one of many of a similar character which had been hold in different parts of the kingdom, connected with the great educational movement that had been going oh during tho last ten years.

(Hear, hear.) The educational wants of the country might bo divided into three heads, elementary, middle class, and University education. Prolusion had been made by which the first of these had been brought within the means of every parent and endowments had been applied to a certain extent in establishing classes and local exhibitions in various largo greater facilities were giveri to a6quire degree or distinction. (Hear;" hoar.) As regarded secondary education, some ten years ago a Commission wns appointed to inquire into the various endowed schools of the country, with the view of readapt-ing them in accordance with modern circumstances, and to take iuto account the endowments which had been left owing to the charity of their ancestors. Ho had seen it stated that tho first important act which the Government did upon, coming into office was to overthrow tho Commission, and thus put a stop to the good work it was doing, but this was not in auy way the case. Thcro was no doubt whatever.

that tho Endowed Schools Commission was composed of very able men but their task was difficult and delicate, and was one in which it was required to display tact and discrimination in the task that was undertaken. (Hear, hear.) One or two opponents of the Commission had indulged in unfortunate language in regard to its labours, and had stated that it was tho intention "to shako tho dead man's hand off," and that in the case of any difference arising betweeu tho Commission and tho pious founder, the latter must go to the wall. Theso expressions had had a damaging effect in regard to the work that was to bo done, and had had a detrimental effect upon rich persons who desired to leave money in a certain way. No man who had amassed by his industry a largo fortune would bo likely to leave it for tho promotion of education if ho thought that it would bo perverted to somo use or end of which ho did not approve. (Hear, hear.) Therefore, what the Government did wns to reappoint this Commission under another name, the Charity Commissioners, who had displayed very great ability and tact in the performance of their difficult duties (cheers) and the work which it had done during the past six years would, ho was quite sure, compare favourably with that which was performed by their predecessors.

(Hear, hear.) Ono of tho Acts which tho present Government had passed was to have this body continued for another three years. In regard to the present building, it was a great satisfaction to him to know that not only would the children receive a sound secular education, but also instruction in tho truths of religion. (Cheers.) He bad now had some experienco of various educational difficulties, but ho was bound to say, so far as ho was aware, that tho religious difficulty was mainly a political difficulty, and chiefly emanated from those whose main roligion was their political creed. (Hear, hear.) After the Elementary Education Act of 1870 was passed there were contests between the friends of voluntary schools and tho advocates of religious education and of secular education, and he thought that even the most sauguino of tho friends of the voluntary schools must appreciate tho good fight that had been made, because thcro was a feeling deeply engrafted that children should in somo shape or other receive somo moral and religious instruction. (Cheers.) All-those -who attended the Hampton Grammar School would receive that, but in regard to those whoso opinions wero not tho same as the Church' of, England ample security was gjvcu by 'the insertion of the conscience clause" in this scheme." This school bad obtained considerable popularity, aud he felt confident, under the fostering care of its governors, as to its future.

(Hear, hear.) Ho would remind the young peoplo who wero present that they would have the advantages of obtaining that instruction which was denied to preceding generations, and it was their duty to embrace the opportunities offered. If they did so ho had no doubt that the Hampton Grammar School, in the courso of a few years, would equal in eminence tlio various grammar-schools which had been renovated in other parts of tho country. (Applause.) Upon the motion of Mr. Yaugiian Holderton, seconded by Mr. T.

J. Nelson, J.F., a cordial' vote of thanks was accorded to his Lordship. In acknowledging tho compliment, Lord G. Hamilton regretted bo could not bo amongst his constituents as often as he liked, because, being in office, there was a perpetual demand upon bis time but if tbo electors wero dissatisfied with his conduct it was possible for them to put matters right by placing him in such a position as to enable him to discharge private duties. (Laughter.) THE TEANMERE BABY FARM.

DEATH OF ANOTHER CHILD. Tho girl Florence (whoso surname is unknown), the third of the children found in a terribly emaciated condition in the house of John and Catherine- Barnes, at Tran-more, Birkenhead, died iu tho workhouse On Saturday morning. Although this child was tho most worn and wretched looking of all tho threo when tho polico ma.de their descent upon the houso, she appeared to regain strength rapidly after being taken to tho workhouse at Birkeuhead while tho other two girls became worse, and died. Nevertheless the improvement turns out to havo been only temporary and seeming, for diarrhoea, which was the immediate cause of death the case of tho other children, soon attacked her also, aud caused her to waste away until her death on Saturday. The prisoners, when before the magistrates, wore charged with tho murder of the two other infants, and 'in respect to Florence, tho charge was only of wilfully neglecting her so as to endanger life but now that she has also succumberl, it is probable that the prisoners will bo again placed in the dock in order that' the indictment may be amended.

An -inquest will Be' held' on the child to-day. It has never been identified. The Sdiitli Waits Daily News reports the capture of a sword-fish in the Wyo, at Chepstow. It measured eight feet six inches in length, and its sword is three feet long. else, and stands a lusting disgrace to the Goths who have broken the glass and disfigured tho pretty little building.

Walking from the pleasure-gardens to the mansion, there breaks upon tho sight the grand expanse of the Park, seen under tho softened beauty of an autumnal afternoon, when tho trees have browned somewhat, but still retain those grand masses of foliage which are so fine at this season, before the fall of the leaf. As the oyo wanders over the green glades, shadowed by the groups of noble trees that dot the Park over the chining lake, and the dense woods on its banks; over the spire of Roimdhay Church, rising from the verdurous foliage; and over tho wooded country to the heights of Wliitkirk and tho woods of Templenewsam, one naturally exclaims, How beautiful i Who would think that this quiet country place, not grand and magnificent, but a real bit of English rural scenery, was so near the smoky town of Leeds and the great industries by which it is surrounded There had been a hard frost 'tho previous night, a dense, cold, clammy fog in tho early morning, but the warm rays of the sun had dispersed the mist, the sun shone in an unclouded sky, the air was balmy and sweet, and Roundhay, seen under this aspect, was a most charming place. Coming down to that useful but certainly not elegant woodeii building where refreshments are supplied, a couple of taps aro found, laid on by tho Corporation. This is the only place where a gratuitous supply of fresh water cau be had in Roundhay Park. Four drinking fountains were ordered, but they have not yet been seen, and these two taps have to supply the thirsty multitude, or such of them as may want a driuk of water after their three miles' walk from Leeds.

In Horton Park, Bradford, a much -smaller place, close to the town, there are three drinking fountains, fitted up with six drinking cups, the latter given by the Bradford Band of Hope Union. The Leeds Corporation, however, unlike their brethren at Bradford, who strictly forbid the sale of intoxicants in, parks, allow these, beverages to bo sold at Roundhay. Whether the sale of intoxicants in parks, is 'the right thing to do is a moot questiou, but at Bradford, where intoxicants ore not allowed to be sold, the plan works well. The now entrance to Roundhay is a Cue open area. When the lodges are built and the design carried out, it will form a fitting entrance to the beautiful domain which the tjeonle The Duke oeDevonsiiike and ins Tenants.

Tho Duke of Devonshire has issued circulars to all his tenants in Derbyshire and the neighbourhood, stating that he has decided to return 10 per cent, of tho rents payable to him at the next audit. Ho considers tho present-vear of bad seasons and low prices exceptional, and thinks it right that he should help his tenants to contend with tho difficulties of tha times. Gift of a Lifeboat. A lady residing at Brighton has given to the National Lifeboat Institution 750 for the. purpose of placing a lifeboat on the coast.

It appears that a mutual promise was made by the husbaud and wife that1 the survivor should give, during lifetime or by will, a lifeboat to the institution. The husband having died, tho widow has now carried out their mutual agreement. The lif oboat is to be named the Margaret and Edvrard. TIiie Lttrgan Riots. The Lurgarrriots inquiry closed on Saturday.

Mr. Hancock, J.P., and other witnesses were examined on behalf of the Town Cprmnis-sioncrs to show that, the police- authorities -had not exercised proper 800 worth of property' wais destroyed. Tho Town Commissioners did not desire any alteration in the proseut magisterial arrangements, but; additional police were required..