saved by it, whatever it may be? [No: Acts iv. 12; Art. xviii.] What is declared in the collect of this family? [That our Lord was content to be betrayed, &c. for it.] What is the meaning of "content"? [Satisfied and resolved.] What does this show? [His entire willingness to become a victim; that He laid down His life, and took it up again, of Himself: St. John x. 15-18.] (The teacher will enter further, at his discretion, upon the sufferings and death of our Saviour.) And what, then, is the object of the second collect? [As God's holy Church was this day purchased by the precious blood of Christ, we pray that all estates of men therein may not come short in their measure of love and gratitude for so great salvation, but that every member of the same in his vocation and ministry may truly and godly serve Him.] It is not necessary, then, for a man to become a minister to serve God? [No; each man in his calling may glorify God.] Give me some example of this. [As a blacksmith, or market-gardener's man, or farmer's boy.] What, then, would you tell me of these? [That each man or boy has a ministry, or vocation, within the Church in the place Providence has assigned him: Rev. i. 6; 1 Pet. iv. 10.] Why is especial mention made of all estates of men? [That none, even the most wretched and deserted, might think that they were overlooked or less accounted of as objects of God's favour: Matt. xi. 5.] And what is the purport of the third collect? [We now pray specially for the enemies of the Church of God-such as Jews, Turks, infidels, and heretics.] Why do we pray for them specially on this day? [To show how universal and comprehensive is the salvation which is wrought out by the Precious Sacrifice of this day.] God will then be pleased with our prayers for them? [Ezek. xxxiii. 11; 1 Tim. ii. 1-4.] (The teacher should explain who are meant by Jews, Turks, infidels, and heretics.) What is our duty towards them? [2 Tim. ii. 24-26; Luke ix. 51-56.] What is meant by the flock of God? [Acts xx. 28.] What by the true Israelites? [Those who believe in and obey Christ: Gal. iii. 7.] What by the fold? [The Church of God: St. John x. 16.] And who is the Shepherd? [Our Lord Jesus Christ.] EASTER DAY.-What is to-day? What is the meaning of Easter? [It comes from an old Saxon word meaning, "to rise." 94 What would it mean, then? [In this way it would mean the Resurrection day.] What salutation was used in the primitive Church on this day? ["Christ is risen;" to which those who were saluted answered, "Christ is risen indeed."] What makes this day of so much importance? [Because the Resurrection of our Saviour is the foundation of the Christian faith. So in anthem: "If Christ be not risen, our faith is vain."] In so dying and rising again, what does the collect say God, through Jesus Christ, has done? ["Overcome death," &c. See the anthem: "Christ dieth no more," &c.] What are we to understand by the collect's saying that God, through His Son Jesus Christ, has overcome death? [That He did this in the person of Christ: Acts ii. 23, 24.] But how could this be? [Because Jesus Christ is God as well as man (see Athanasian Creed); and the Father and the Holy Ghost would therefore have an equal interest in His acts.] Mention some other instances of persons rising from the dead. [1 Kings xvii. 22; St. Luke viii. 55, vii. 15.] And did these overcome death? [No; they had no power to raise themselves; but our Saviour laid down His life and took it again: St. John x. 15-18; ii. 19-21.] What does St. Paul in the anthem say that we should learn from Christ's thus dying and rising again? [That we should mortify our sins and live no longer therein, but rise again to newness of life, &c.] What is the prayer of the collect? [That as by God's special grace, &c.] What are the good desires here alluded to? [We wish to devote ourselves to the new life, as having been made new creatures.] And how are these desires put into our hearts? [By God's special grace preventing us.] What is the meaning of "preventing"? [Not "hindering," but "going before."] Where do the words "special grace" also occur? [In Church Catechism, in questions to Lord's Prayer.] Does it mean there, then, that God chooses one above another for special grace? [No; God is no respecter of persons: Acts x. 34. His ways are equal: Ezek. xviii. 25.] Does it mean, then, that there are two kinds of grace, one general and the other special? [No; it is a term meant to signify, that without God's grace, applied personally to each of His children, man cannot prosper in his spiritual undertakings.] *** We are again obliged to postpone some of our Correspondence, and the Notes on Words, &c., owing to the necessary increase of space required for Notes on the Lesson and Collects for Good Friday.-[ED. M.P.] MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES AND INTELLIGENCE. Intelligence. EDUCATION COMMISSION.-The House of Commons agreed, on Thursday the 11th February, on the motion of Sir J. Pakington, seconded by Lord Stanley, to present a humble address to her Majesty, "that she will be graciously pleased to issue a Commission to inquire into the present state of popular education in England, and to consider and report what measures, if any, are required for the extension of sound and cheap elementary instruction to all classes of the community." To the original resolution the following words were added: "And whether the present system is or is not sufficient for its object;" but, at the suggestion of the Vice-President of the Committee of Council on Education, were withdrawn. The debate on the occasion occupies more than nine columns in the Times of Friday the 12th February. Among the members who addressed the House besides the mover, were Lord John Russell, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Henley, Mr. A. Beresford Hope, Mr. Adderley, Mr. Akroyd, Mr. Fox, and the Right Hon. W. Cowper, Vice-President of the Committee of Council on Education. Her Majesty's assent to the address has since been announced to the House. NATIONAL-SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL, 1858.-The expectations of the Committee as to numbers have been more than realised. At the first rehearsal of teachers and pupilteachers on the 6th inst. at Exeter Hall, a large number were unable to gain admission. Between seven and eight hundred intending participators in the festival applied to the secretaries for tickets for the next rehearsals. Indeed, so numerous are the volunteers, that could the orchestra at Sydenham be so enlarged as to hold 7000 instead of 3500, not the slightest difficulty would be experienced in filling it. SCHOOLMASTERS AND SCHOOLMISTRESSES' ASSOCIATIONS. METROPOLITAN.-Mr. John Martin, of the Marine Society's School, Woolwich, at the monthly meeting, read a paper on Reading; is it effectually taught in our schools?" He endeavoured to prove that reading, in the present day, is not so good as it formerly was, the variety of subjects now taught in schools preventing this subject from receiving its due share of attention. WENTWORTH.-At the monthly meeting, Mr. Hornby, of Hoyland School, read a paper on "Reading, and how to teach it." He compared the synthetical and analytical methods, and favourably noticed the Cheltenham mode of teaching this subject. LEEDS. At the annual meeting a report was read, from which it appeared that the Association was very satisfactorily pursuing its course of usefulness, and that a library containing 701 publications had been opened to the members, schoolmistresses, and pupilteachers. The subjects of the lectures during the year were, "Book-keeping,” “Organisation of schools," "The principles of teaching," "Rewards and punishments," "Reading,' "" Writing,' ‚""Arithmetic," "English grammar," and "Geography." The members dined together; and among other complimentary toasts and votes of thanks, one was accorded to Mr. Holmes, the secretary, for collecting so valuable a library. 99.66 CIRENCESTER.-At the half-yearly meeting the members attended divine service. A lesson on "Music" was given at the Yellow School, and an essay on "Teaching geography" was read by Mr. Williams. The members afterwards dined together, the Rural Dean presiding. A committee of clergymen and schoolmasters was appointed to revise the rules of the Association. The Gloucester prize-scheme for the children of National schools in union with the Parent Society was laid before the meeting. "Com DEVON AND EXETER.-At the monthly meeting, Mr. Gillard read a paper on pulsory education." It was generally admitted that there was a class of juveniles whom none of the existing educational measures would reach; and some members were of opinion that a coercive measure was almost absolutely necessary to bring them under the influence of the teacher. DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE.-At the monthly meeting, held at Longford, an excellent lecture on "Chemistry in its relation to the sciences" was given by Mr. John Ryder, of the National School, Uttoxeter. BOOKS RECEIVED. A Graduated English-Welsh Spelling-Book, by John Lewis. Longman and Co. Montreal: John Lovell. Journal of Public Instruction. Montreal: By the Department of Public Instruction. TESTIMONIALS.-To J. R. DARE, on his obtaining a First-Class Queen's Scholarship, a present of valuable Books, a Silver Pencil-case, and a handsome Writing-desk, by the Committee, Pupilteachers, and Scholars of the St. Michael's National School, Pimlico. To Mrs. MORRIS, Mistress of the Infant-school, Rugeley, Staffordshire, a handsome Inkstand and Writing-case, by the Children and Parents. TO GEORGE HOLLOWAY, for the Improvement in the Choral portion of the Service at the Parish Church, Kildwick, Yorkshire, a Set of Papier-mâché Trays, and a Purse containing 131. 5s. 6d., by a few Friends. To Master CHARLES MANSFIELD, Pupil-teacher of the Bradford, Wilts, Parochial School, on obtaining a First-Class Queen's Scholarship, a copy of Shakespeare's Dramatic Works, by his late Master, Mr. George J. Kemp. To Master G. VALE, on the completion of his Apprenticeship as Pupil-teacher at St. Stephen's Schools, Birmingham, the Four Volumes of Brougham and Brewster's Natural Philosophy, by the Master, Teachers, and Children. To Miss ELIZABETH PRICE, and Miss LETITIA EDMONDS, on the expiration of their Apprenticeship, a Silver Pencil-case each, from the Teachers and Children; and a handsomely bound Quarto Bible and Church-Service each, from the Clergyman and Managers of St. Peter's School, Worcester. To Mrs. F. BIGNELL, National School, Wheaton Aston, Penkridge, the Rev. John Stephenson's Exposition of the Twenty-second Psalm, and a handsome Time-piece, by the Hon. Lady Wynford. To Miss SPARROW, on leaving the Dorchester National Schools, Oxon, by the Rev. W. C. Macfarlane, a Bible with Common Prayer; also a Rosewood Writing-desk, by the Children; and various other Presents by the Ladies. APPOINTMENTS.-Mr. and Mrs. TURNER, from Lea Marston, near Birmingham, to Lord Rendlesham's School, near Woodbridge, Suffolk. BIRTH.-On Thursday, 28th January, the Wife of Mr. CHARLES JONES, Head-Master of the Downham National Schools, of a Son. DEATH.-At Dewhurst School, Cheshunt, February 19th, of disease of the heart, Jane, the Wife of Mr. W. P. Coxhead, aged 37. NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. We cannot undertake to notice rejected communications. The name and address of a correspondent should always be given, though not necessarily for publication. Communications received before the 20th of each month are more likely to be selected for insertion than those received at that time, or at a later date. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON EDUCATION.-Letters are continually addressed to the Editor of this Paper asking for information on the minutes and practice of the Committee of Council. To all such inquiries the only reliable answer is to be obtained from an official source. Many of the points raised may be determined by reference to the Church Education Directory; and for others which are more doubtful, it is strongly recommended that application be made either to her Majesty's Inspector of Schools for the district, or to the Council Office. In many cases it may be desirable that such inquiries should be made through the school-managers. "James Cooper." See National Society's Catalogue: Examples in Arithmetic, parts i. and ii., Is. a dozen; and Rules of Elementary Arithmetic, parts i. and ii., Is. a dozen. "A Certificated Master.' The point on which you ask for an answer we fear can only be settled by a legal opinion. "C. T. E." should apply to the Secretary, Middle-Class Examination, Oxford. "A Constant Reader." Apply to the Committee of Council, through the manager of your school, for a copy of the paper in question. "J. B. S." You should consult the National Society's Catalogue for outline-maps. "A. Z." Apply to the Secretary, at the Offices of the College, 42 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London. "X. Y. Z." They are not published in a separate form. "Querist." Consult the National Society's Catalogue for drawing and writing books. "W. S." The papers on school-management appeared last month, and those on religious subjects are in type, and will appear in due course; but it is impossible to give all at once, and find space for the Class-Lists. "C. H." A school must be under Government inspection for the master to derive benefit from his certificate. London: Printed by Levey, Robson, and Franklyn, Great New Street and Fetter Lane, E.C. The Annual Meeting of the Society is fixed to take place on Wednesday the 9th June, at twelve o'clock, in the Central Schoolrooms at Westminster. The Meeting of Secretaries is arranged to be held as usual on the day preceding the Society's Annual Meeting. The subjects proposed for discussion and other particulars will shortly be issued, and printed in the May Number of this Paper. St. Mark's College, Chelsea. St. Mark's Day falling this year on Sunday April 25, when many of the friends of the college will be unable to attend, it has been resolved that the Anniversary Festival shall be held on Monday the 26th inst. Morning Prayer will begin at half-past ten. The Sermon will be preached by the Rev. Henry Drury, Prebendary of Salisbury, and Chaplain to the House of Commons. The Holy Communion will be administered after the sermon. Evening Prayer will begin at halfpast four. The proceeds of the offertory will be devoted to the support of the college chapel. In the evening the first and second parts of The Messiah will be sung by the students. On this occasion the new hall recently erected will be used for the first time. Former students of the college who may find it convenient to attend will meet with the usual hospitality. The college has recently received a legacy of 97. 10s. from the executors of the late Mr. William Lucas, formerly a student. Mr. Lucas expressed a wish that this should be expended in the purchase of books for the college library, and accordingly Dr. William Smith's series of Classical Dictionaries has been procured. VOL. XII. E Building Grants. The following Grants have been voted by the National Society during the past month in aid of building and fitting-up schoolrooms and teachers' residences: The National Society has recently voted further sums to meet an equal amount from such of the Diocesan and Local Boards as have signified their willingness to co-operate with the Society in making book grants. A considerable number of grants have already been made. Applications from schools requiring such assistance should be addressed to the Secretaries of the respective Boards. The following is a List of the sums voted up to the present time, in equal amounts, by the National Society and the Boards for this purpose. Communications having at various times reached the Editor from subscribers, urging the desirableness of occasionally furnishing an abstract of such books as bear directly upon the subjects taught in elementary schools, arrangements have now been made whereby it is intended in successive numbers to meet, as far as possible, their wishes. For the present month a synopsis is given of the Books on Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, and Statics, published by the Society, and sold in the Depository. In each case the price stated is that charged to Members of the Society. I. BOOKS ON ARITHMETIC, ALGEBRA, MENSURATION, AND STATICS. ARITHMETICAL TABLES. 78. per 100.-This book is intended to explain notation, numeration, and the signs which are used in arithmetical operations. It contains the usual pence and multiplication tables, those which regulate our ordinary commercial transactions, and has an Appendix on the measures referred to in Holy Scripture. It is to be used principally as a home-lesson book. MENTAL ARITHMETIC. 1s. per dozen.-This book commences with the simplest questions in arithmetical calculations, and gradually proceeds to those more difficult |