examined for that degree, and also to consider for what period after examination the certificate of approval signed by the Examiners shall remain in force, and to report thereupon to the Senate

1. The Syndics recommend to the Senate that hereafter no person should be admitted before Ash-Wednesday in the Lent term, of each year, ad respondendum quæstioni, who shall not have been publicly examined at the usual time of examination in the month of January of that year, and produce a certificate from the Examiners of examination and approval; except those who, in consequence of ill-health, may, by the permission of the Examiners, have absented themselves from such examination.

2. That no person be admitted to examination for the degree of B.A. until he has entered into his eleventh term, he having previously kept nine terms exclusive of the term in which he was admitted, and that no certificate of approval, in the case of a person so examined in his eleventh term, shall be valid, unless it shall appear when such person applies for his admission ad respondendum quæstioni, that he has kept the said eleventh term.

These regulations shall not apply to those persons whose names shall appear in the List of Honors at the examination in January, 1834. A grace will be offered to the Senate at the congregation this day, to the effect of the above resolutions.

At a meeting of the Syndics appointed March 9, 1833, to consider and determine what allowance shall be made to the tenants of Burwell and Barton from their last year's rents in consequence of the low price of corn, it has been agreed that a grace be offered to the Senate, to return to Mr. Dunn, the Burwell tenant, 10 per cent from his rent for the year ending Michaelmas, 1831, in consequence of the deficient produce in that year, on condition that Mr. Dunn shall make a return after the same rate to those persons who pay him a money composition for their tithes, the Syndics conceiving that under the preceding grace they had no power to make the said allowance to Mr. Dunn, he not having applied for an allowance for the present, but for the preceding year.-A grace to the above effect will be offered to the Senate at the congregation this day.

BIRTHS.

Of Sons-The lady of the Rev. F. Turner, Southerday; of Rev. W. Smith, Dunstan Hall; of Rev. J. Hitchings, Wargrave V.; of Rev. J. H. Grubbe, Chitterne; of Rev. F. J. Wren, Berwick St. John's.

Of Daughters-The lady of Rev. F. T. New, Clifton; of Rev. J. Warne, Southernhay Place, Exeter; of Rev. G. H. Goodwin, Sidmouth; of Rev. W. C. Lamb, Bondgate, near Ripon; of Rev. E. H. Ravenhill, Norwich; of Rev. G. P. Richards, Sampford Courtenay R.; of Rev. T. J. Crakelt, Astbury R., Congleton, Cheshire, of twins; of Rev.J. Scobell, Southover, Sussex; of Rev. S. W. Cornish, Ottery St. Mary; of Rev. J. Wordsworth, Moresley.

MARRIAGES.

The Hon. and Rev. H. Powys, of St. John's Coll., Camb., to Percy, d. of the late W. Currie,

Esq., of East Horsley Park, Surrey; Rev. D. Robinson, M.A., incumbent of Woolley, York, to Fanny, only d. of R. Hodgson, Esq., of Haigh Hall, near Wakefield; Rev. J. J. Roof Thames Ditton, Surrey, to Sibella gerson, F., eldest d. of the Rev. M. Wilkinson, r. of Redgrave, Suffolk; Rev. E. B. Sparke, r. of Feltwell, Norfolk, second s. of the Bishop of Ely, to Catherine M., only d. of the Rev. W. Newcome, of Horkwold Hall, in the above of Queen's Coll., to Julia C., only d. of the late county; Rev. W. H. Cox, M.A., Michel Fell. Lieut-Col. J. Carroll; Rev. H. K. Cornish to Louisa, second d. of the Rev. Dr. Warre, of Cheddor; Rev. T. V. Short, r. of Kingsworthy, Hants, to Mary, relict of the Rev. J. J. Coneybeare; Rev. J. Wing, v. of Stevington, and incumbent of Elston, near Bedford, to Anne, only d. of Mr. Hardy, of Market Overton, Rutland.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.

Cambridge.-Several members of the University, and some other personal friends of the late M. Ramsay, Esq., have expressed their regard for this lamented individual, by erecting a mural tablet to

his memory in the chapel of Jesus college. The table contains a medallion, and was designed by Mr.Chantrey, and has the following inscription, by the Rev. G. Caldwell, formerly tutor of Jesus College

Marmaduke Ramsay, Collegii hujusce

nuper subsidium et spes nunc desiderium. In eo inerant Doctrina, ingenium, fides, pietas, Literarum studium et amor prope singularis, tum linguarum quæ maxime apud exteros hodie valent par scientia et usus. Accessit his sermo facetus, et idem urbanus, et summa morum suavitas. Decessit pridie Kal. Aug. Anno Salutis MDCCCXXXI. Etatis XXXVII.

CHESHIRE.

A plot of land, situate at the top of the village of Bollington, near Macclesfield, has been given by William Turner, Esq., M.P. for Shrigley, for the purpose of erecting the contemplated new Catholic Chapel, which is to be raised by public subscription.

CORNWALL.

The Rev. Mr. Aldrich has retired from the perpetual curacy of St. Ives, and is succeeded by the Rev. Mr. Malkin.

Heavitree Church. At a vestry-meeting in this parish, the motion for rebuilding this church was negatived on a division by 96 to 81, on the ground of its being premature in the present state of affairs as regards the church, to agitate a question of that description. Falmouth Packet.

CUMBERLAND.

Cockermouth General Sunday School.- It appears from the annual Report of this establishment for the year ending on the 28th ult., that there are at present no fewer than 237 boys and 219 girls on the books of the institution, whose education is superintended by 53 teachers, and seven other persons who hold active situationsmaking in the whole 516 teachers and scholars. The expenses attending the erection of the commodious school were necessarily great, and though many respectable persons in Cockermouth and the neighbourhood have contributed liberally towards this laudable object, there is yet a debt of 178l. 5s. 3d. upon this establishment -the total expenses during the past year, including the cost of the building, books, stationery, &c. &c., amounting to 3391. Os. 7d., and the receipts within the seme period to 160l. 15s. 4d."

Temperance Society at Whitehaven.-On Tuesday, 26 ult., a numerous and respectable assembly met in the Friends' Meeting House, in Whitehaven, when a Temperance Society was formed under the patronage of the Lord Bishop of Chester. Mr. James Nicholson of Cartgate, in the Chair. The cause of these institutions was advocated by the Rev. Walter Fairlie, the Rev. Wm. Gardner, the Rev. C. Turner, of Workington, and several other gentlemen.

DEVONSHIRE.

Devon. During the Earl of Eldon's visit to his seat at Encombe, in the Christ. mas holidays, he caused to be distributed to 622 men, women, and children, 11lb. of

excellent beef and 11lb. of plumb pudding to each, with 300 bushels of coals, and a plentiful supply of soup from his kitchen. Upwards of 900 persons partook of his Lordship's Christmas gifts.

Broadclist Church. We regret to learn that the late storm did so much injury to the roof of the church at Broadclist, that the parishioners in vestry have come to the determination of having it replaced by a new one, from an elegant and appropriate design of Mr. Wm. Wills, builder, Exeter, and is to be covered with Carter's patent roofing. Sir Thomas Acland, with that ready liberality that has ever marked his character, will be a liberal subscriber. Mr. E. Boutcher has offered to advance the sum that might be required (so that the burden might be thrown over a space of years) at 4 per cent. interest. The handsome offer of Mr. Boutcher has been accepted, and it is said that the liquidation of the debt will be extended over a period of fourteen years.

DORSETSHIRE.

It was lately resolved at the vestry of Sherborne, Dorset, that from ten to fourteen acres of land near the town shall be rented for the employment in spade husbandry of the labourers of the parish who are out of work.

DURHAM.

Durham.-The following is a copy of a petition to the House of Commons from the clergy of the diocese of Durham, now lying for signature in this city :

"To the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, in Parliament assembled—

The Petition of the Archdeacon and Clergy of the Archdeaconry of Durham, and of the Officialty of the Dean and Chapter of Durham and of other Clergy of the Diocese of Durham, whose names are underwritten, HUMBLY SHEWETH,-That your Petitioners have learned, with deep regret, that a Bill has been introduced into your Honourable House, seriously affecting the rights, privileges, and revenues of the Bishops and Clergy of the United Church of England and Ireland, and confiscating a large portion of the property of the Irish Clergy.

That your Petitioners humbly represent to your Honourable House, that in the security of rights and property the common interest of all classes is involved, and that every invasion of right or property strikes at the root of national prosperity and happiness.

That your Petitioners beg leave to submit to your Honourable House, that the property, rights, and privileges, spiritual and temporal, of the Bishops and Clergy of the United Church of England and Ire

adopting some measures by which the Bishops and Clergy may be empowered to consult together, under Royal permission, on such questions as involve the internal regulations of the Established Church, and which it may be necessary to bring before the Legislature.

"Lastly-Your petitioners would earnestly supplicate the Supreme Disposer of events, that the result of your consultations on this serious and most momentous subject, may tend to the glory of God, and the true welfare of this Church and nation." Beer Shops.--Mr. Commissioner Bowen, who presided at the Insolvent Debtors' Court, Bristol, during the last week, stated that nearly every other insolvent that had appeared before him throughout the circuit was a retailer of beer. Of the 28 who petitioned in Bristol, nine were of that description.

Bristol College. -The annual general meeting of the Shareholders of the College was held on Thursday the 28th ult., at the College Chambers in Park Row, when W. P. Taunton, Esq. was called to the chair. The report of the Council, which was read by the Chairman, states that the number of Students, which at the date of the last annual report was only 63, is now 87. The total augmentation, therefore, is more than a third on the former number, and it is still increasing, so that a reasonable hope may be entertained that the income of the current year will prove fully adequate to the expenses of the establishment. The treasurer, F. Ricketts, Esq. read the financial account for 1832, by which it appeared that the total receipts for the year, including a prior balance of 18. 11s., amounted to 17857. 11s.

The sum of 5651. has been contributed in Cheltenham, in aid of the distressed Clergy of the Established Church in the sister kingdom.

Gloucester Benevolent Society. We rejoice to state that the operations of this excellent institution are in progress of being carried on to the great benefit of the poorer classes of the community, and that the hopes entertained of its efficiency by its early supporters, have been signally realized. It appears that for the last few weeks the Benevolent Society has employed in digging the land which it has hired and in cleaning the streets all the persons who have applied for employment. They have sold 567cwt. of the best Staffordshire coal, at 6d. each cwt.; and have sold a large quantity of clothes, blankets, and sheets, at less than half the prime cost; the ladies having themselves cut out the clothes, and employed the wives and daughters of the poor in making them up. The objects of these several benefits having been persons who were not chargeable to the parishes. We must add that the society has set the laudable example of paying their workmen on Fridays, instead VOL. III.-April, 1833.

HAMPSHIRE.

Some time ago it was announced to be in contemplation to hold a Bazaar, early in the ensuing summer, on that romantic spot, Selborne Common, for the benefit of the Hawkley National School, which, from its central situation, is attended by the children of the adjoining parishes of Prior's Dean, Newton Valence, East and effective as it is, not only labours Tisted, Lyss, &c. This institution, useful requires a considerable sum for its necesunder an oppressive original debt, but sary completion. It is gratifying to learn that many ladies in the neigbourhood and county at large, are warmly interesting themselves in the preparation of fancy and useful articles. Lady Sherborne has kindly undertaken the office of Patroness. Among other distinguished personages who have promised their support are, the Duchess of Buckingham, Lady Maria Saunderson, Lady Lethbridge, Mrs. Sumner, &c. The Lord Bishop of the Diocese, and the Chancellor, will honour it with their presence.

HEREFORDSHIRE.

At the Meeting of the Hereford Diocesan Committee of the S.P.C.K. held on the 6th Feb., (the Very Rev. the Dean in the chair,) after the usual prayers, the Secretary reported that the number of books and tracts sold and distributed by the Committee was-Bibles and Testaments, 382; Prayer Books and Psalters, 715; tracts, 4537; making a total of 5629, and shewing an increase since last year of 2777 books distributed by means of the Committee. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Parent Society, expressive of approbation of a resolution of the last meeting, in conformity with the second general rule for District Committees, and having regard to the accommodation of such persons of limited means as might be desirous of availing themselves of the privileges of the society, viz.-That members of the United Church of England and Ireland may be admitted to the District Committee, and upon the annual subscription of 10s. 6d. may participate in the administration of their local concerns, although they are not thereby constituted members of the Parent Society.

KENT.

It has been proposed that a Penny Club, for the purpose of providing the poor with clothing in several parishes bordering on Romney Marsh, should be established; and a clergyman resident in one of them waited upon Sir Edward Knatchbull, to submit the plan to his notice, and solicit his assistance in its accomplishment. The honourable baronet approved of the scheme, and, without a moment's hesitation, gave

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him fifty pounds, to be applied to its objects during the present year.-Kentish Paper.

LANCASHIRE.

St. Philip's Church, Salford. The congregation of St. Philip's, Salford, have presented their late minister, the Rev. Oswald Sergeant, with a splendid service of silver covered dishes, as a memorial of their esteem. T. B. Wanklyn, Esq., the senior churchwarden, (who was deputed to address the Rev. Gentleman on this interesting occasion,) bore testimony, in an appropriate speech, to Mr. Sergeant's zealous and faithful services, as minister of St. Philip's since its consecration, in 1825, to the general feeling of respect entertained towards him by the congregation, and to his uniform liberality on those occasions which, from the peculiar circumstances of the church, so frequently claimed his aid. Mr. Sergeant acknowledged the gratifying mark of esteem with great feeling, and referred particularly to the unanimity which had so happily prevailed among the members of his flock during his ministry, and to the cordial and truly Christian support which he had always received at their hands. A very handsome silver fruit basket was also presented by the congregation to Mrs. Serjeant.

St. Philip's is one of the churches built under the Parliamentary Commission. It contains about eighteen hundred sittings, one thousand of which are free. It was consecrated in 1825, when Mr. Sergeant was appointed minister by the patrons, the Warden and Fellows of the collegiate church, Manchester. Since its consecration, more than 1500l. have been subscribed by the congregation, and expended in the erection of a Sunday School for 400 children, in providing an organ, stoves, and in beautifying the church, &c. All the pews are let, with the exception of one or two, which number continue untenanted from the fluctuation of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood, and the church is remarkably well attended by the poor. The Rev. Isaac Robley, M.A., late curate of the church, has succeeded to the ministry vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Oswald Sergeant, M.A., who has been elected to a Fellowship in the collegiate church of Manchester.

The teachers and children of the Sunday School have also presented to Mr. Sergeant a small, but beautiful, silver salver, as a record of their gratitude for his "uniform kindness and unwearied attention to their temporal and spiritual welfare." The salver bears the following inscription:" Presented to the Rev. Oswald Sergeant, M.A., Fellow of Christ's College, Manchester, on his resignation of the ministry of St. Philip's Church, Salford, by the teachers and children of the

Sunday School. A memorial of gratitude for his zealous exertions in founding the school, and for his aud Mrs. Serjeant's uniform kindness and unwearied attention to their temporal and spiritual welfare. January, 1833.”

MIDDLESEX.

The parishioners of St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, have recently presented the Rev. Henry William Maddock, of Brasennose College, with an elegant silver salver, on which is engraved the following inscription :-" Let this, presented in the year of our Lord 1833, to the Rev. Henry William Maddock, M.Á., late Curate of the parish, betoken the respect, esteem, and attachment of the parishioners of St. Botolph Without, Bishopsgate."

The Welsh Charity School connected with the Society of Ancient Britons, has received and wholly maintained 1,542 boys and 355 girls. The collections and donations to this charity after the dinner of the Society on St. David's day, amount to upwards of 1,000l.

The 12th anniversary of the Seaman's Hospital Society was celebrated at the City-of-London Tavern. Admiral Sir R. Stopford took the chair. The amount of money subscribed in the course of the evening was, we understand, 1,300.; among which were donations from their Majesties, the East India Company, the Trinity house, and the Emperor of Russia.

Temperance Society.-A numerous meeting of the friends and members of the Temperance Society was held on Tuesday, 26th ult., at Willis's rooms, King-street, St. James's, to join simultaneously with the various Temperance Societies in this country and in America, in commemoration of the institution of these Societies. There were a great many ladies present; and, amongst the gentlemen on the platform, were Lord Henley, the Bishop of Chester, Sir A. Agnew, M.P., Ruddell Todd, M.P., A. Mackinnon, J. Wilkes, M.P., W. Crampton, Esq., Solicitor-General for Ireland, Dr. Levinge, Dr. Edwards, Rev. D. Wilson, and T. Lewin, Esq. Another meeting took place in the evening at the Friends' Meeting-house, Bishopsgate, at which several persons of distinction and a large number of the friends of the society were present. Similar meetings simultaneously took place in almost every part of the kingdom; and there cannot be a doubt that the cause of temperance has received a considerable impulse. In the county of Lancaster, there are twenty-six of these associations, consisting of 13,270 members. In Preston some extensive premises have recently been opened as a Temperance coffeehouse.

The formation of the following auxiliary Societies have been reported since last month :-Braintree and Bocking, Essex; Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk; Canterbury,