how in the dark and now deserted chapel of S. Anselm, (where we were favoured to meet a company, like ourselves, engaged in contemplating the days of old,—a company consisting of some of the brightest jewels of our Church); how, I say, we there remembered and reverenced departed worth; how, at the tomb of the Black Prince, we recalled the victories of Cressy and Poictiers, and the early prowess of our country. To tell of these recollections of the 29th of June, would be to tell the history of many a venerable prelate and princely warrior. But it must not be enough, and too much, perchance, we have already said; and now we only would add, may it please the GoD of love and mercy, the great Head of the Church, and supreme Ruler of nations, to grant unto that beloved Church, and our alas! somewhat infatuated country, in succeeding ages, princes, prelates, and governors of equal virtue, wisdom, and valour! Then shall England, and England's Church, become, as they ought to become, “a praise in all the earth!" Farewell, S. Augustine's! and farewell, noble hearts that planned it. May the one rise and extend her branches far and wide, so that the birds of the air may shelter therein, and may the other receive "one hundred fold here in this present life, and in the world to come, life everlasting!" B. ON THE DEATH OF MY ONLY SON. My only boy! my bonnie boy! I seat me by thy side, No care hath marked thy infant brow, no grief thy heart did fret And thou hast sought thy native home-those realms of deathless light- And now methinks a heavenly light is glowing on thy brow; Then I will check the gushing tear, nor longer dare repine, Upon thy grave a cross I'll place,-that blest and hallowed sign, ED. WHAT IS THE CHURCH DOING FOR EDUCATION? THE remarks which we now purpose making, must be necessarily of a somewhat brjefer character than we at first intended; and this because the school at Shoreham will, we find, be opened on the 1st of August, when we shall feel no little pleasure in giving an account of the proceedings of the day. The grand feature of the institution-the chief object, the education of the middle classesdemands attention in every diocese throughout the kingdom. As we have before intimated, the benefits which will, under GoD'S blessing, ensue, cannot well be overrated. “The body politic," says Mr. Chamberlain,* “like the animal body, is made up of several members, each of which has its peculiar functions to execute for the good of the whole; so that no class can say to the rest, I am the body political, and have no need of you. Hence we see the mistake of calling by the common name a mere numerical majority. At the same time, however, that we must deny the title of the people' to any one separate interest, we are quite willing to allow its due importance to the position occupied by the middle and lower classes. We would call them the heart of the state. As the heart is the centre of life to the animal frame, it is in the well-being of the middle classes that the health and vitality of a state consist. Now in a healthy state of action, the beatings of the heart are scarcely perceptible; and so the sounder the condition of any state is, so much the more quiet and unobserved is the even tenor of this portion of the community. Again, the functions of the heart appear not to have any end peculiar to itself, but rather to be an essential pre-requisite for the welfare of the whole body. In the same way it is, by ensuring a fresh supply of recruiting strength to the more active and prominent members, that a healthy state of feeling among the middle classes is, in a national point of view, so important." If this be, as we believe it to be, the real state of the case, surely, no time should be lost in endeavouring to put the heart in a healthy condition; and there are none, we think, who will not bid Mr. Woodard and his work GoD speed! The third plan we have to notice is the most important of the three, inasmuch as it is more comprehensive than either. The matter has not at present proceeded further than the preliminary step of issuing the prospectus. The scheme for the College of S. Philip's, Harlow, is Catholic in the truest import of the word. It is intended to have establishments in which the higher, middle, and lower classes are to be educated together. Thus a sympathy is to be created between those who are now separated; and boys are to be brought up to realize the fact that, though many, they are Help to knowledge. one body. The work of the ministry is to be prominently kept in view; a portion of each day is to be set apart for the study of the Divine word, and the Fathers of the Church. Morning and evening prayers are to be sung daily; fasts and festivals duly observed; the remains of each day's meal to be distributed among the poor and the widows, who are to dine at the college on all festivals. Those intended for the priesthood will be trained in parochial work; and in a word, Christian youths of all classes will be brought up to discharge the duties of their several stations, as becometh those called with a holy calling. For this, we know no place better fitted than Harlow; and, when we remember the indomitable perseverance of the Vicar, we are sure that, ere long, steps will be taken to give effect to this admirable scheme. Truly our hearts rejoice within us, when we behold this mighty stirring of men's minds in all parts of the Church. We see in it all the hand of GoD. The more we labour and toil to do Him service, and to deepen affection for His Church, and to reclaim the lost, the more will His blessing rest upon us. By peaceful, quiet, hopeful labour,—by unswerving faith,-w -we shall more effectively do the work that is marked out for us, than by fierce contentions and unproductive theorizings. Let us be content to sow the seed, although we may not live to look upon the goodly fields white unto the harvest. If only measures such as these, the results of prayer and faith, are energetically carried out, we need not fear. Error will be banished by truth, darkness by light, sin by holiness; and redeemed England will sing her joyous song of thanksgiving and praise. Pray we, then, for the peace of Jerusalem, labour we to ensure it, knowing that they shall prosper that love her. W. B. F. ACCOUNT OF THE EXCURSION OF THE ST. THOMAS' CHARTER-HOUSE SCHOOLS TO THE BISHOP OF LONDON'S GROUNDS AT FULHAM, JULY 18th, 1848. THERE are few objects more worthy attention and encouragement than a good parochial school; nor is there any one more deserving approval than the indefatigable schoolmaster, who labours in humble faith and trust in Almighty GoD. Amongst schools claiming especial mention, are those of S. Thomas', Charterhouse, to which some time ago we paid a visit. On entering, we found some 250 boys, of all ages, who were in most perfect order, and were pursuing their studies under the superintendence of their master, Mr. Wilkins, of Battersea, who, with the highest attainments, unites Christian kindness and firmness. Feeling no slight interest in these schools, it gives us unfeigned pleasure to give an account of a visit paid by the children to the Bishop of London's grounds at Fulham. The children, to the number of 550, assembled at the schoolhouse in Goswell-street at eight o'clock, A.M., dressed in their best clothes, and each decorated with blue favours and nosegays. At half-past they ranged themselves under their respective banners in fifties, each banner carried by an apprentice pupil teacher, and headed by a band of music and the beadles; and walked in perfect order through Aldersgate-street and S. Paul's Churchyard, to Paul's Wharf, where they embarked on board one of the Citizen steam-boats, and proceeded to Putney Bridge. Here they were met by the Fulham authorities, and some principal tradesmen of that place. They then formed themselves in procession, and marched in the following order through the Town of Fulham : The Fulham beadle. The Fulham authorities and amateur band. The Clergy of S. Thomas and of S. Botolph, Aldersgate. The infants. The celebrated Fulham bells sent forth a merry peal on their approach. They proceeded through the town, and up the Bishop's avenue, where they were met and welcomed by the Bishop's family and their friends, and the Vicar of Fulham. The procession was then disbanded, and the children adjourned to play in the beautiful meadows along the banks of the Thames, while preparations were made for the entertainment in a large houseboat, tastefully fitted up for the occasion. At one o'clock all was prepared. The children were collected under their respective bands and banners, and seated beneath the umbrageous elms in the avenue, were served with a good substantial dinner of beef and beer. The indefatigable Bishop, whose zeal in education is well known, now made his appearance amongst them, and seemed highly interested in the children, congratulated the clergyman and schoolmaster upon their order and regularity, and welcomed them to his grounds with the kindness and cordiality for which he is distinguished. After the children had dined, they again dispersed, and formed themselves into merry groups, dancing gleefully to the cheerful tunes of the indefatigable bands. In the meantime, the teachers and friends were regaled in the houseboat. The Bishop visited the busy scene several times in the course of the day, and we understand left a substantial token of his approbation in the hands of the Clergyman towards defraying the expenses of the day. The children of the Fulham schools were not forgotten; for the first class of each school, with the master and mistress, were invited to join the party at tea, which was served in the same manner as the dinner. The Bishop having signified his wish to witness the procession, the children were collected, and ranged in single file on either side of the avenue; and as the Bishop drove slowly between their ranks, they received him with enthusiastic cheers, the bands playing suitable airs. After this, the children formed into the same order as on their arrival, and proceeded through the town, and over Putney Bridge, where they embarked and returned to Paul's Wharf, and again headed by the band, the procession marched back to the schools. We ought not to omit to mention, that two Syrian gentlemen, in the costume of their country, accompanied the party, and formed a distinguished feature in the procession. They were addressed by the Bishop. We never remember to have witnessed a more interesting scene than this. It was one of those charming July days, when a gentle gale, fresh from the even-flowing noble river, old Father Thames, relieved the otherwise scorching rays of a brilliant sun--the happiness of the children, their orderly and good behaviour, and the benevolent joy of their teachers and friends. As they marched over Putney Bridge, the sight was truly imposing; and many of the good people of Fulham were moved to tears. None appeared more interested than the Bishop, who we are sure must have slept sweetly that night, after witnessing the pleasure which his kindness conferred upon hundreds of poor children. May we soon see the like again! Church News. S. ANDREW'S, HARROW WEALD. By a reference to the opening article of our second Volume, our readers will be enabled to gain a knowledge of the purpose for which this institution was opened, and the object it is designed to serve. Its second anniversary was kept on the 11th of July, when good men and true were gathered together from all quarters. As, however, we were unfortunately unable to be present, as we had fully intended, we shall transfer to our pages the account contained in our able contemporary, the Guardian newspaper. "The inauguration of S. Augustine's, last week, has been fitly followed, upon Tuesday in the present, by the anniversary |