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Les diagrammes suivants illustrant la mAthode. 1 2 3 4 8 6 32X ^ jjj (p ^■i^J^l'^Jl- I R E P O R J^gffiSo-^m SCHOOLS ON THE STATIONS OCCUPIED BY THE if ^ WESLEYAN-METHODIST [^ % I © iM()Gi)MotM(» l6ocf rtfi, 1837. LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY, BY p. P. THCtfS, WAKWICK SaUARC. 'v IjiJufcH Al-^^i*-- u :a*^^^j^m^Wi<' ii''> ■tr«.V ^'Xi rt \^ fet-''' 1 iif E .*bi»«««*»«fc -^midH I rt^lMW^ te J l it a s » s!i a ii&> ^«i<»' R E P O R T^^^^'^c OF THE C FF^C%^ SCHOOLS ON THE sTArioxs occrpii:i) ry thi; WESLEYAN-METHODIST iW()e(^tonav|) ^ctUts, 1837. LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY, BY 1'. r. TUOMS, WARWrCK SQUAKii. r«TLr ('( N (\ i; M TaMt J« I'. T H M MIR M Ki N M Kkien T( Vi II Nrw ; New Si I'l Vi \ AN I 11 Li P( SOLTI A LBV! w Bi • •1 l<( M Ueihi Tl I'l Ij M West Si St M Ca West Ai Di M N( St St St St Tc Bj St. Vi Ki Bi Tr To DeMBi Ge M Ba CONTENTS. riTLON,— SlVOHArtlB DllTRU'T f'olomb't S<'hooli N<>K()inl)o ditto (itliura ditto I ialli* ditto .... Mntiirii ditto T\MII. DisTHIi T .iHiTnu Sfhot'U . . . I'oiut rt'dro ditto Trinromolce ditto ItattiraluH ditto Mmiras Distbict. Mndrait SchooN liaii|;alor<> ditto .... N«>i;n])atani ditto Mclnattam and ManarRoody ditto KHIFMII.V Isi.ANDN DiNTBUT. Tonga .Schools Vavou ditto .... lUliai ditto Npw Zbai.xnmi Schools. New 8ni th Walus District. Sydney Sclioolg I'nramatta ditto .... Windsor ditto. Van Dibmen's Land Pistbict. Ilobart Town Schoola Launceiton ditto I'ort Arthur ditto soLTH Africa.— CAfE op Good Ilo District ... Albvnv District. (iraham's Town and Salem Schools Wosleyvillf ditto . Rutterworth ditto , ('larki'biiry ditto . . . Buntini^Tille ditto Morley ditto . . . • Uechl'ana District. Thdha Lnchii Schools . I'laat'ltere ditto .... I'mpukani'ditto Mantatee ditto .... Westbhn Africa. Sierra Leone Schools St. Mary's on the (iainbia ditto . Mauarthy's Island ditto '. Cape Coast Castle ditto West Indies.— Antigua District. Antigua Schools .... Dominica ditto . . . • Montserrat ditto Nevis ditto St. Christopher's ditto St. Martin's ditto. .St. Bartholomew's ditto St. Eiistatiua' ditto Tortola ditto Bprmnda ditto St. Vincent's District. Kingstown Schools . Biabon ditto. Trinidad ditto . Tobago ditto • Dbmbbara District. George Town Schools Mahaica ditto . . Barbadoes ditto 2 11 I'M . M ll>. il>. . :u ill. . 3.'^ ;«i . .'ill ill. . :w . :<« 40 . ib. 4(1 . ill II . II 11 il>. . ib. ih. . 4a ib. . I.' ib. . ib. ib. . 43 41 . I.'j iU 4.5 . 48 . 49 ib. . :>u ib. . ib. .'.1 . ib. ib. . .')2 ib. . ib. ib. . .W ib. . ib. 3 \>rucA Di«TmcT. KiiiKulon .'^I'liiinls . . , Moriini Hav ditto '. i.riilcliil Hill HrlidoN . Moilteu'C) H;iy rliltd .... KaliiKiiitli ili'ltii . . : , .*>! .Ann's (litlii I''iri Aiitoniii ilitto l.iicnt niul Savannah-ia-Mar ditto . • iracnlifsiik ditto .... • larfnilon ilittn .... Iloiiiliirus lliiv ditto . Uah\ma DixrHicT Nfw I'rtivili'me Sihool». KleiithiTii .litto llarlioiir UIhikI ditto IIaVTI J)|NTHh t. I'lirt-iiii-l'laat Sdiools, Turks' IhIuiiiN ditto NKi.RO .ScilOOl .Mill <4R» . . a LowEii ("anaiiv District. U^lfllfc SrIliKiN . . , , MwnlrenI dittn .... Si. Arinand's ditto .... .•^tnnstend ditto .... Dilcll Town ditto . . . . triKK CvNAiM District . Ni)v\ Scotia Distrut. lialit'ax Schiiols . . . . I.inienburt'li ditto. Liverpool ditto Unrriii^'ton ditto .... Hortoii ditto Windsor ditto .... ShiilM'naoudie ditto. I'arrsliorouKh ditto Wallace ditto I iiiysborou;;h ditto Svdnt'v d tto .... Ship Ilarbnur ditto . . . . Charlotte Town ditto . New Brcnsvmck Distrk't. .St. .lohn'g Schools . . . . Kredoricton ditto. .St .Stephen's, St. Davids, and St. drew'g ditto . . . . Annapolis ditto .... Miramichi ditto . . . . Woodstock ditto ... Bathurst ditto Newpocsiii.anii District. St .lohn'H Schools Carbonear ditto ILirbonr(irace,, and however important, especially to the heathen, in preparing the untij for the reception of the savimr grace of God, it is, in (jeneral, onbj a jireparation, fur it is by the preaching of the Gospel that God vrntally arts in bringing souls to himself by Jesus Christ, By education the moral field is jilougluHl to a considerable extent ; — by preaching in all the pliices where schools are established the seed of life is sown; — in some instances it has yielded fruit ; in others, and, it is a matter of re<»ret to say, in many cases, the seed has given no signs of vegetation, but l)y continual watering, under the blessing of God, it may yet yield its increase. In the mean time, continued exertion is necessary, and it is only by a patient perseverance that success can ultimately be cal- culated upon. ' A material change has taken place within the last and present year in the view which the heathen take of our schools. It had long been a matter of surprise that decidedly Budhist parents felt no objection what- ever to send their children to Christian schools, and to allow them to be taught, from Christian books, the doctrine of our holy religion. The conduct of the inhabitants of the Seven Korles, as referred to in the Report from the Negombo and Kornegalle station, illustrates this. It is said, "Here is a large population of professed Budhists, who do not think it prudent to forsake the religion of their forefathers ; but, although they huve no faith in Christianity, they allow their children to attend our schools, where they are initiated in its general principles. This is a very pleasing and encouraging reflection.*' The brethren in the more immediate Budhist districts, such as Galle and Matura, experienced the same willingness for the children to attend the schools, and they also regarded it as a source of encouragement. But whatever good may have been effected, most certainly the parents laboured under the apprehension that the religion taught in rhe schools was not in reality inimical to Budhism, but tiiat the two systems harmonized with each other, and that they and their children might with perfect consistency hold both religions to be true, and attend to the rites of both. Although this opinion is most erroneous, it is not inconsistent with the doctrines of Budhu. Properly speaking there is no prayer in Budhism : their bowing before Budhu's image, and offering flowers, are only intended as indications of that high respect and honour they feel for his memory — that homage of the heart which they pay to him who during his last transmigration was perfect in purity and unerring in knowledge, and thus became the teacher of the three worlds.* But although they do not pray to Budhu, believing that he has altogether ceased to exist, they regard this manifestation of their reverence as highly meritorious. Next to Budhu they esteem the priests as the wisest and holiest of existing beings, and therefore meriting homage, which they frequently pay by prostrations. This will account for a passage in Bishop Heber's Journal. When Mr. Heber asked a priest at Kandy if he worshipped the gods, he replied, " No, the gods worship me.'' That is, as a spiritual child of Budhu, he possessed supe- * The first consists of gods, men, demons, &c., who enjoy sensual pleasure ; the second, the inhabitants of the Brama Lokas, whose pleasures are mental, al- though they have bodies ; the third, the Ariipa Lokas, or disembodied spirits. 1 1837. i 1837. SCHOOL REPORT.— CEYLOX / to the grace of ig of the s Christ, !nt ; — by 3d of life d, it is a signs of 1, it may ecessary, lybe cal- sent year g been a on what- em to be an. The ;o in the It is said, not think although .ttend our This is a the more meed the they also may have ehension imical to and that religions m is most Properly Budhu's ! of that ge of the tion was e teacher believing station of teem the meriting account asked a the gods led supe- pleasure ; nental, al- id spirits. rior wisdom and purity, and therefore was a projier object for that adora- tion which was \ymi\ supremely to i^udliu. Neither is this restricted to priests ; but other teachers of rclip^ion, men holy and wise, are, with them, objects of adoration. On these principles, when informed that .lesus Christ came down from heaven, being sent by his heavenly Father to save mankind, it fully harmonized with their system. When they were informed that he sutiered to save men, although they would not clearly understand the hitter part of the declaration, yet the whole would appear to harmonize with the exclamation of Budhu, while a can- didate for supreme dignity in former ])irths : ' Let all the sufferings of sentient beings be upon me, and let my merits be attributed to them.' With these views. although they would regard our blessed Lord as a teacher inferior to Budhu, they would still consider him, from the purity of his doctrines, the holiness of his life, and his active benevolence, as fully entitled to a measure of that adoration which they })ay to Budhu as the chief teacher, and to the ))riests as approximating nearest to the stand- ard of his perfection. Under these imjiressions they were willing to send their children to school, and they themselves did not object to attend Christian worship; and the inference too frequently drawn from these facts was, that there was an extensive j)rospect of souls l)ecoming savingly converted to God. It was only by degrees that the ground of tliis error was perceived ; for formerly, when any ])erson who had professed Christ- ianity was discovered to have attended a Budhist temple and bowed down before the image, he was regarded as basely hypocritical in his profession of faith in Christianity, and iuHuenced to it only by mercenary motives. Circumstances at length showc-d that the late master of the Matura Singhalese school (a steady man of irreprc)Hchul)le character) expressed the opinion of very many of his countrymen, wlien he said, " [ believe Christianity to be true, but I do not believe that Budhism is false;" and to this^he adhered, although the impossibility of both systems being true was explained to him at some length. The events which took place last year in the Matura circuit led to a development of the people's vie^s, and means were immediately adopted to counteract this destructive opinion. A paper was drawn up containing a renunciation of the doctrines of Budhu, not only in the mass, but spe- cifying those which were most prominently opposed to Christianity : — a renunciation of all heathenism, including the worship of the Braminical gods, offerings to demons, and ceremonies to avert the malign influence of the stars : — a profession of faith in Christianity, the principal doctrines being enumerated, and making a sacred promise never to offer toBudlm, nor to reverence nor support his priests, directly or indirectly : — embracing, indeed, every thing necessary to a perfect and full renunciation of hea- thenism and heathen practices, in all their forms, and a full and decided adhesion to Christianity. This declaration was taken publicly by each master in his own school-room, before the largest congregations that could be collected. Had it been made in private no good would have resulted from it, as the people would not have been undeceived. By this their eyes were opened. The rage and madness occasioned by this declaration was mentioned in last year's Report of the Matura schools. In some cases, the parents altogether withdrew. their children, and the schools 1^ SCHOOL REPORT. — CEYLON. 1837. wero abandoned ; in others, many of the children were withdrawn, but a few remained; — the J)ondra ehapel was burnt down, and for some time the agent of .Government feared an insurrection of the people. At the ensuiiii^ District Mectincj the Matura declaration was examined, and with a few modifications adopted, and a resolution entered on the Minutes, that in the maritime provinces, no schoolmaster should retain his situation, nor any person be appointed as schoolmaster, unless he would publicly read this declaration. I'he effect produced in the Galle circuit by this will be seen by a reference to the a])pended Report. Two schools have been discontinued, and the utmost rage and malignity have been manifested against Christianity and Christians. It might have been expected that under these circumstances the schools would materially tall otF, but it is matter of gratitude that this is not the case. The storm at Matura has subsided, and l)oiii there and at Galle, when one village has shut out the gospel, another has been opened to receive it. Things now stand as they ought to do ; the Missionaries understand the people, nnd the people under- stand them. The schools are now distinctly known, not only to be Chris- tian, but Anti-Budhuistical ; and wherever one exists, it is known and understood that its character is aggressive, and that it aims at nothing less than the complete destruction of every species of heathenism, and the establishment of Christianity as the only true religion. The high and legitimate ground thus taken requires increased and incessant exertion both in the school and preaching departments ; and ajthough the Mission itself is weak indeed when compared with the nimiber and influence of its antagonists, " He who is for us is greater than they wiio are against us." All the stations are not similarly situated in one respect. The Ne- gombo station (omitting the Seven Ivories in the Kandian Provinces) is in general professedly Christian, and there is comparatively little of heathenism. Colombo, being the capital of the island, is a mixture of all kinds ; but as the schools extend towards the south, Budhism becomes gradually more and more apparent, until in Matura it stands in .its greater. i strength. A review of the v, iv ]c shows that the Mission has reason in this depart- ment of its labours to thank God and take courage. Colombo Station.— Pr/^rt/* School. — Our object in establishing this institution, was to afford a better education to promising native youths, than could be given in our ordinary schools. Our last year's Eeport showed that at the end of the year we had been aide to place it on a very respectable footing. In most respects the school has maintained its ground, if we except those fluctuations which were the result of the agitations caused by the increased attention and the enlarged means adopted by the Government for the eJiication of children of all classes in the English language; so that now we have about 80 children in the school. The boys, as far as it respects their learning, are' getting on well, and it is hoped that by the blessing of God we may realize our best expecta- tions. Many of the children being Roman Catholics, we have had some difficulty in making them learn the eateciiism, as, to use their own words, " the book contains many things against their religion." How far their minds have been improved is apparent from the" judgment they thus 1837. SCHOOL REPORT.— CEYLON. I evince. Tlio Bible, we aro Ii;j[ipy to say. is rend hy them Avith pleasure and HfteiUion. May this oih'ii tlu' eyes of tli'ir understanding, show them the error ol'tiicir ways, and incline their hrarts unto wisihjui. The first class hoys learn fjrannuar, dclinition. calechism, and writing. Dictation has heen tried to some extent, and, considering their previous means, succeeded tolerably well, hut it has heen found necessary to pay great attention to ehc oflicus, or enter into some respectable way ol' trade. In- stances of tliis sort of change we have had many: — several from this village; and what is still more pleasing, all such young men retain a decent outward profession of religion, and several of them have become the subjects of the converting grace of (iod. The local Government lately enacted a new regulation to enforce a better observance of the 8abbath-y this law are great; and, were it to be enforced, would be incalculable, for there is scarcely any such thing as good j)rinciple or truth among the natives ; so that when they are pressed with this law on the sul)ject of Sabbath-breaking, it is only to say, " Wc arc not Christians,'' and we have no hold of them. Hence, Sabbath-breaking in this town is worse by I'ar than ever, and, so far as we are concerned, we think it would be working more wickedness to attempt to enforce such a law. Formerly we could get a congregation of the adult jjopnlation in this school on the Sunday, now we cannot; the only chance therefore of doing them good, is to go on instructing the children, and distributing tracts among the peoi)le, which we have done to a large extent during the past year. jrcflcn'attc School. — Since our last Report this interesting and im- portant school has suffered nuich, owing to the indisposition of the master ; for several months it was closed altogether, as we could not meet with a man that could exert sufficient inff uence in the villages to keep it >ip. Another circumstance has acted unfavourably upon the school as to numbers, namely, our steadfastly refusing to admit any sort of heathen book into it. It is extremely difficult to convince parents that their children are or can be educated unless they are taught to chant the Ghatas and Slokas of their own authors; and in no place have we been more beset with requests and entreaties to admit them than in this school. Our positively refusing so to do induced many of the parents to withdraw their children, and a Budhist priest was invited into the village to open a heathen school in opposition to us ; but our school gets on well ; there are 62 children in it, and the master is a superior man, formerly a Budhist priest, but now a Christian we believe in the best sense of the word, and one who brings his scholars rapidly forward in reading, writing, and arithmetic; and in the catechisms, and all such ele- mentary works as unfold to their minds the principles of Christianity, In connexion with this school we have a small class of natives truly pious, and who are great ornaments of their Christian profession. Dehervelle School. — The beneficial efi'ects resulting from our labours in the surrounding villages through the medium of this school continue to be apparent. The character of the master, and of the class of natives to which he belongs, as well as several instances of striking conversion among them from the most degrading heathenism, namely, the worship of the devil, have been given in former Reports. During the past year fa n; 10 SCHOOL REPORT.— CEYLON. 1837. \vc have mot with notliir^ in his piocj-cdintis tliat has diminished our ('onfidt'iicf in him, or i-ast the sliirhtcMt stum on his rharactcr as a Christian. It iscvidiMit he l;il);)iirs amoiii; the pcoidi* of his caslc, the di'Mioii |iiirsls. manv I'l' whom iitlciul prcacliinL!. and two (jr throe are now caiididati'; lor haptisin. A numhcr of the former eonverls have hecn haplizi'd. \*Ih» rcuhly and in the presence of i^ood eonqreijation.s, read tlie pul)lie n miiuMation of heathenism in all its Ibrms, wliudi we now recpiire of all aiiidts, and hv all parents who brim: their ehildren lor haptism. There are ()X ehildien in the sfhooj. who are very reynlar in their nt- tendanee, eonsideruiij how mni-h the hamlet is seattered where they re- side ; and the eon^'re^'iitiun uliieh assemhies on tlu' Sahhath -day is one of llu' most atliMuive we preach to. (ireat nnndiers of tracts have been distribnted, "hiili have bfei\ readily ami thankfully received. ,\\'ii^ R()ti(f Selntol — Is situated in tin- mid.^t of a Roman Catholic population. wlu> did not a! its establi>hnient last year evince any un- favourable feelinu; auainst us. The number of ch.ildren was large and the attendaiuc i^ood. We introduceil the same school books, cate- chisms, \e.. as into otlier schools: we established preaching on the .Sabbatli-davs. and nmnbers of the inhaliit;mts attemled. But soon alter these favourable beginnings, but more particularly during the past year, opposition IVom the Papists began to appear, and ellbrts have i)een made to deter the parents from sending their children to the school. These, however, were in a measure iiu'llectual ; the people had begun to si'P the value of education to their children, and when the lioman priests saw they cotdd not prevail, but tliat the people woidd havi' their child- ren educated, they established one on their own principU's. This was done not only to counteract our etVorts. but in the hope eventually of turning ns out of the neighbourhood. The children of some of the most rigid Catliolics left our school jmd went to their own. This was not to be wondered at ; but we considered it our duty to sumd our ground, which we have done with good success. We have now 60 scliolars in the school, who are diligently pursuing that Protestant Christian education which we give in all our other schools, and we must leave the result in the hands of the great Head of the Church. Bambellcjnftr/a School — Was opened in the course of the year under very peculiar circumstances : some time since a number of l^idhist priests, encouraged by a native headman or two, who are the most perfect of all hypocrites, came anil settled in the village, and began most vigorously the erection of a tem])le and the other binldings requisite for a small kind of collegiate establishment. For a while heatheiiism was to all appt'arance indisputably triumphant. There was, however, a native in the village who had received good from the ministry of our much re- spected brother HarviU'd. This good he had retained, and he appears now a very sincere Christian. He felt a concern for the cause of Christ, and in the best way in which he was capable secretly promoted the es- tablishment of a school; but. for nearly a year, he and another or two were frowned out of their object by the headmen. At length they broke through all restraint and fear, and came antl entreated that we would es- tablish a school among them ; or rather, that we would take under our eare one already established, in which nothing but heathenism was 1837. I IP3: SCHOOL REPORT. — CEYLON, 11 w t iminished actcr as a ciislc, the throe are iTts have retjations, wluch we iUlren Ibr I their nt- !• they re- lay is one lave heen Catholic „' any \\n- large and )ks, cate- ig on the but soon ? the past orts have he school. begun to lan priests eir ehild- ; was done tinning lost rigid not to be d, which rs in the ducation result in ear under st priests, >ct of all gorously r a small as to all native in nuch re- e appears )t' Christ, d the es- r or two ey broke vc.uid es- nder our lism was I f taught. On the day appointed lor taking charge of this .school we were on I he spot, where a large concourse ol" pertple ha'l assi luhletl ; and it was really a \ery atlccting scene to witness about 5() fine intelligeut-hiok- ing chiltlren, each holding; a heathen school-hook in his hand, contain- ing the nn)s( worthless and abominable trash \\\' had to act with cau- tion under such circumstances. 1 first explained that as a Christian minister, and sent by the Christian church, I could not <,d\e my time, or go to any expense, except to teach Christianity ; and the piu'ents and the people would see that if we took this school iindi-r our cure, I should act iinraithfully to those who had sent me, but especially to the eternal JehoViih and to .lesus Christ, the Saviour ol" the world, if wt- allowed any lieatlu'uism to remain in tin- school. The children were then ordered by their parents and the master to advance and give up tluii lieallun books, and they were jiiled up on a heap on a sniall talilc. W C had taken with us a supply of our own i)ooks, and each child was now furnished with a Christian school book suitable to his attainments, aiul for the fust time perhaps in their lives held in their hands iuiy record calculat»'d to give them any idea of Christ, or of his religion. This being done, the master, a nominal Christian I'rom the Dutch time, advam I'd into the middle of the assembly (we met under the shade of trees in a cocoa-nut grove, as the school would not contain one-third of the people', and read aloud the j)ublic renunciation of heathenism, whii-h was listened to with almost a breathless attention ; and when he had concluded, there was a general burst from the people of "' JkdkU,'" i. e. " that is good." NixJOMUo Station. — Xi'f/omho Eiif/l'isli School contains from 20 to 30 children, a few of whom are able to read the Testament. T have often thought that if we had a master cpialilied to teach the higher branches of arithmetic, the school would not only be considered a more important institution by the [)arents, but it would secure a longer conti- nuance of the children at school, which would be highly advantageous in a religious point of view, as the instruction which from time to time is given them would be likely to make a more lasting impression on their minds, and those portions of the Catechism and Scriptures w Inch they are in the habit of committing to memory, would not be so soon forgotten. The Sunday-school here, which is superintended by Mrs. Kilner, might sug- gest some very pleasing reflections, for the greater portion of the children are Roman Catholics ; yet, although the school hours, commencing and ending with prayer, are principally devoted to giving Christian in- struction, the attendance is always very regular, and sometimes compara- tively numerous. The other day my heart leaped w.th joy to hear four Catholic children repeat, with admirable correctness, the whole of that beautiful hymn, "0 for a thousand tongues to sing," on which Mrs. Kil- ner took occasion to describe to them the nature of the blessedness of Heaven, when a little boy, who had rendered himself conspicuous by his good behaviour and proficiency in Knglish, was observed to be much affected, tears standing in his eyes. Mrs. Kilner then turned her atten- tion to him, and asked whether he would not like to go to such a blessed place. He replied, though bashfully, yet with great emphasis, " O yes." Ncr/omho Tamnl avd S'ni(/]tah'sc School. — Contains about 30 boys, who are very regular in their attendance. Considerable progress has been made by eight or ten of them during the year in reading, and, as a re- ( 1 '1 ;f \i rj hCliOOL REPORi. — CKYI.OX. 1837. uiird for tluMr indi/sfry, I u;ivi' a ropy f>l'th(' Tiiiuiil and SiimhalcHo Nj-w 'r«'MfHint'iit tMcai'hol' tlit'in. Scvn-al ol'tlicni Iwivc l)i'uim tu Icarii Kn^liNh, Ml which I hojH" thi'V will he siicrfsstiil. IhildpDilc Hclnntl. — I'riM'nts no new I'catiirt' of an intt'ri'Hlint; nature, PXft'pt it ho that the pn'scnt Itachcr was one f a scholar ill the school, a very steady >onii^ niiin and a ^ood reader. J I is father is a nieniher of oiir Society, and, i)eiiif; a cleyer doctor, possesses coiisiderid)le influence in the nei^hhourhood, which he uses, as far hh he can. for the adyaucement of our good cause. Tin* miniher of children is little more than last year: the coni,'regati()n is also at present larger than usual, and 7\oungj)er- sf>ns have lately joined the class. I lu)pe the master will he made useful to many young persons in the yillage. lioli'iiuihtut' Sr/too/ — .\llords us hut little encouragenient. Not more than half a do/en hoys haye hariied to read the Testament during the past year; hut we feel thankful that eyen so few are in possession of the Word of Life, which is able to niidie them wise unto salvation. h'urrvnr Sclionl. — Is about on a par with that of Hoh-walane ; they arc only half a mile distant from each other. A union oithe two placp.s, with an activi' teacher, might |)robably be the means of producing some good. It is a distressing circumstance that the peo[)le of this neighbonr- hood do not yaliie education at all. The schoolmasters, in order to get together a few scholars, haye to go through the yillage actually demand- ing the attendance of the children at school, for they ar(> j)aid according to the number of children who attend. Kuttdu'iakv School. — Is situated a mile from Kurrene on the same road, and although we have but a small congregation on Sundays at this place, the school is in a j)rosperous condition. It numbers nearly 40 boys and a few girls. 1 hoi)e that an attachment to the worship of God \vill be produced in the minds of the young by their attendance at school and at public worship. Several of the feniides haye made considerable proficiency in reading, being able to read the New Testament with fluency. Sccdiia. — Is the residence of the Assistant ^lissionary, and the school in that village is constantly under his eye. The schoolmaster is a truly pious man, and has for many years maintained a high character for integrity and attachment to the Mission ; he is also a good local preacher, and pays particular attention to the instruction of the children in the principles of Christianity. A school was established in this vil- lage at the commencement of the Negombo Mission about eighteen years ago, which has continued in operation to this day. Almost every young person in the })lace has received instruction in it, yet it is a matter of regret to observe that the greater j)art of the men evince no attachment to true religion. Seldom are they seen at the Sunday morning service ; but the young females are neither so ungrateful for the benefits they have received from the school, nor so regardless of their eternal interests. Many of them are united to us in church fellowship, and are walking in the fear of the Lord. A short time since, at Seedua, several of them spoke of the goodness of God through Christ in a strain of uncommon fervour and simplicity. Mooklmujam School. — Has long been established, and the fruit of our labour has already appeared. A number of young females who have IM'I !"■' tM yo II au( ha^ "I" IS37. 1M37 H( HOOI. REPORT.— CKYLON . 13 rn r,n;,'liHli, till? imltirc, u' school, a nicniht'r of iiiflin-'nce in mu-einent of II last year : VOlIllfT jUT- liadc iiseliil Not more (liiiiiiji; the ssioii of the on. iliine ; they two j»htces, ucinp some noii^hbonr- )nl('r to fTpt ly (Innand- I acconhiig master of tho English schools met such hoys helonging to tlie week-doy school as wero stiou in consequence of several serious per- sons offering to hecome tfiacliers, together witii the awful disregiu-d of the Sahhath we witnessed around us; and our lahour in this department has heeii ahuudantly hlessed of God. The Sahhath day is more sacredly and religiously ohserved; a thirst for Scriptural Knowledge is rapidly extend- ing, while hidications of geimine piety hi seme of the children afford us cause of great encourf.gement. At some of the monthly examhiations of the children I have often heen astonished at the portions of Scrip- ture and uumher of hymns that some of them have repeated, especially the girls; some of them will say two or three chaj)ters and three or four hymns that they have committed to memory during the month, hesidcs sustaining a strict examhiation on all that has heen read in their res])eetive classes. And when it is kept in mind that these children have the difli- culties of a foreign language to contend with, the proficiency is more sur})rising. Such is the desire of some to come to the Sunday School that, when prevented hy the weiither or any other circumstance, the ])oor children weep hitterly, and entreat that they may l)e allowed to attend. }3esi(les the instruction the children receive on the Sahhath day, the elder among the hoys are met on Tuesday evenings, and spoken to on religious suhjects, and have something editying read to them hy a pious young man, who is a teacher; and Mrs. Toyne meets the girls on Friday evenings for the same piu'posc. The delight and anxiety of the children to attend on these occasions are truly cheering. It has frequently heen my habit on visiting the school to read a memoir, or some instructive anecdote to the scholars, from the Child's Magazine ; and also to distrihute a few num- hers of the same at the monthly examination, as a reward to those child- ren who have most distinguished themselves hy their hehaviour, and by the portions of Scripture and hymns they have committed to memory ; which, while it has stimulated them to diligence, has promoted a love to religious publications. For the purpose of meeting the growing desire for religious knowledge the teachers and a number of the children have entered into a monthly subscription for the promotion of a Sunday School i) 'i ■5 24 SCHOOL REI'OIIT.— CEVLON. J837. Lihniry. the- hooks Ibr wliicli wc I'vpcct will arrive from Kiiglaml in a short liiuo. 'l'l)t' scliuul coiitiiiiis 100 hoys aiitl oO girls; h male aiul 4 female teaehei-s, who attend every Lord's day from two to four o'clock in the fcaeriioon. -iiid devote themselves diligently to so good a cause. No. 'A. LaiH/rdderc Sin// halcse iSchooi'\ii situated at a short distance from the Fort, ;uid all the children are re(juiredto attend Divine service m the chapel every Lord's day. It is with pleasure I have ohserved a great im- provement in their hehaviour during the worship of Almighty God, while tK't'V repeat the responses in a devout and regular manner. This school con/fdns 50 hoys and 25 girls, of whom fourteen read the Testament, thirty -one repeat the First Part Catechism, Creed, Lord's Prayer, and Ten Coi.nmandments. The girls are taught to work neatly, and the school promises Jo he a hlessingto hoth sexes ni the village where it is situated. No. 4. ^IitluDitoderali ISchooI. — The master of this school is a sickly- man, and caniiot exirt himself as he would in promoting the imjirove- ment of the children uiidt'r his care, lie has, however, less regard for buddhism than most of the natives. Thirty children attend the school, several of whom are Roman Catholics, hut read the Scriptures and repeat the Catechism, Creed, Lord's Prayer, and Ten Comnnuidments, wiih the other children. The school is ahont to be removed to a more { ub'io situation, when it is hoped it will be better attended. No. 5. Bopcy School. — The Mohandiram of the village is a serious v\ ell- disposed man, and attends Divhie worship with his family on the Lord's day. The mnuber of children belonging to this school is 32 boys ; six of whom read the Testament and repeat the Catechism ; sixteen say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. No. 6. Maha0 Imys and 20 yiils, of whom twenty ivad tho Word of (lod, and nini'tccn, liooks less dillicnlt, l)iit wliicli have a religious IcndiMU'v. Tlu' niiHtrcss ol' thiH school '\h an aired pions woman, hy whom the irirls arc tiMH,dit to work neatly, some of whom read ut-ll. No. 13. Tolldi/timnic .SVArvr;/ contains 10 hoys, inehisivt' of a few who hclon<,' lo the bite Malawenny school. Several elderly hoys ha\e Icfl dnrinu' tlie year who conld read tlie Sciiptnres ; and it is hoped that the ililf Srhof)l\\\\^m\\v\\ improved the last year, owinfi to the rem()\al of the late inasd-r. lie had lony- hi-en in (Ih- employ of the Mission, and was a profcssi'd (Jiiristian; hut when calk'd upon pnhlicdy to declare his helief in the errors oi' Hnddhism. and his profession of faith in the truth of Christianity, he shrank from the test and resifriied his situation. This opened the way to tlu' a|)pointment of a new master, under whose dilisj^encc and care the school has ])rospercd. The avern"** nund)er of hoys helonfjinij to this school is 70, twenty-two of whom read the Testament, and several more will soon he prepared to Join them. A general spirit of emulation pervades the children, and should the master continue dili'iently to discharge his duties, this will hcconic a very flonrishini;' school. N,). I. >[vri"iivSr.vTi{).v. — .\L(t/ir- the public declaration atrainst idolatry until he is more perfectly instructed in the truths of that religion, into the faith of which he was baptized in his infancy. As both master and scholars were (piite ignorant of our mode of teaching, the school is not (piite regular in its division into classes, but progress is made, ami the average attendance is at present bi'tween 70 and 80. I hope well of this place. No. 4. Dondra. — The violent spirit of opposition which existed in this village during the latter end of last year, arising from the j)nhlic remmcia- tion of Buddhism by the schoolmaster, and which led to the destruction of our chaj)el by Ure, has in a great measure subsided. The children have returned to our school, and although our comrregation is not so large as it used to be, it is improving; and, as the an -idolatrous nature of our establishment is now fidly known, we cherish some hoj)es of success, even in this city of the god.s.* It is very diflicult to secure a regular at- tendance at the school, esj)ecially during the fishing season, at which time every child can make himself usel'nl, and procure a ])art of his own food. Ten boys read the New TVstament and learn the Catechism ; ten are learning Spelling and Easy Heading Lessons, and repeat the Lord's Prayer, Creed, and Ten Commandments ; the remainder are in the Alpha- bet, and joining letters, and learning the Lord's Prayer. The school is not in so good :i .state as is d^^sirable, but means have been taken, which, as the opposition to us has ceased, will. T trust, render it more useful. In the latter part of last year a s cond school was admitted on trial, and continued during great part of the present year, but, as it did not answer the expectations formed upon its establishment, it has been *The proper name of the place ia Dtiii Nuwera, i. e. City of the Gods. \h I N'-l ,1 •28 SCHOOL REPORT. — CEVLON. 1837. t^; ahaudoned. Tlio nei,irhl)()urlu)oil is ])oi)uluus. and the people in general whollv given to idolatrv. J^o. o. irchenif/a/Hj/ifta has two sehools, one of hoys and the other of girls, hnt neitlu-r of them give nuieh satisfaction. The girls" school has improved a little, and the children, are tolerably regnlar in their attend- ance on Divine service. The uihal)itants in general are very poor, and the comparatively little progress of the children is attrihntable to their ir- re^iUar attendance, arisiiij^ in some measure from tlu'ir poverty. The adult congregation has very much improved during the year, both on the Lord's day and on Wednesday evenings, which is a source of encourage- ment. Seven boys and two girls read the New Tesiament tolerably well, and learn the Catechism ; twelve boys and live girls learn spelling aud J/isy Scripture Heading Lessons; they repeat the Lord's Prayer, Creed, and Ten Connnandments, and have learnt a few sections of Catechism. The "•iris are more forward in their Catechism than the l^oys, and in this re- spect have decidedly imjjroved dm-ing the year. The remainder, both boys and girls, are in the Alphabet, and join vowels to consonants. Most of them can repeat the Lord's Prayer, and some of them the Creed. Al- though the general state of these schools is far from good, there has been some improvement in both departments dm-ing the year. No. 6. Uyan //1;/^/<;^'c/irl, and was persecuted and threatened with grout severity if she eonseatru t;) Iciirii the alphabet. She was afraid, Ijul ihe friend under whose care she aiul s;'veral others were placed, inihiced her to go on hy tlie proniisr of a trilling ornament, on her being able to read tiie New 'l\'-itanu'nt. She aeeouiplished the task; and otiiers were I'runi time to time atlded. She is now ont* of the most intelligent native women I know ; em rend and write the Tamul language,and is clever in needle-work. She is employed as the sems';trcss of our lower girls' school. Two of her children are nndi-r instrncdon, and are as ignorant of idolatrous and heathenish praciiees as the mother was of Christianity when she was of the same age! How great the change in one generation! Here we have, then, in a heathi'u country, among the Hindoos, a pledge of what we may soon expect, if we perse\ ere, and what the mind of the kite revereil Watson contemplated with so much delight. Tills family is living in the garden connected witli the Mission promises, where I have built tliom a small mud cottage, in order that Harriet ("for thai is her name) in;iy be near, ami have the greater influence in her school. It is gratifying to see her order and consistency, and the loveli- ness of the children, thus early in t!ie transition from darkness to light, reaping the meliorating and holy biMielits of Christianity. We must do more in order to ])ronK)to female education. lam strug- yling with dilliculties, that in a larger Europi'an society would be met with a liberal hand. On the ])rinciple that they who hel)> themselves shall be lielpod, I shall by this means succeed. I am coniident. If the highly-favoured ladies of our distinguished country coukl really see the efl'ects of Hindooism on their sex in this country, and would for a mo- inent allow the mind to dwell on the subject of female degradation, as seen in India, they would, I am sure, come forward to aid in the work of nudiorating their condition with increased liberality. How diflereuttho character of a Hindoo female from that of an European ! Yet in the Hhidoo, there is an amiableness of disposition that ])romises, under the influence of education and religious tcachhig, great elevation of cha- racter; and that will, in future generations, raise to a high standard of excellence the women of Ilindostan. It is universally known that Hin- doo females arc much more devotional in their habit of feeling, and much more observant of religious rites, than their more educated husbands. During the next yciir I will direct my attention more iind more to this interesting subject, and endeavour to promote the cduciition of the fe- male sex; and hoj)e that our we.dthy friends at home will come forward to aid us, and enable us to raise the Hindoo female to the dignity de- signed for her by the Providence of Got!. I could say much more in their behalf, but 1 hope the attention of the Conuuittoe will he drawn to this subject on a larger scab', and that the beneficence of the English public will supply us through them with the means of beneflting this part of the population of the country. On the Jaifna station there are eleven scliools, containing 483 boys, and 161 girls; total, 644. Point Pedro. — We have eight schools, containing 54.5 boys, and 10 girls ; total, 555. TaiNcoMALEE. — Four schools; 182 boys, and 13 girls; total, 195. B\TTicA.Lo.\. — Six schools, containing 310 boys. The state of thesse schools is reported to be favourable, D ii f - 1 ,• I 34 SCHOOL REPORT. — BANGALORE. 1837. i ^! CONTINENTAL INDIA. MADRAS DISTRICT. Madras. — The Madras Circuit contains at present three English day-schools, eight native Tanuil schools, and one p]nglish Sunday- school, which atlbrd instruction to 572 children. About 190 girls and 382 hoys make this number. Besides the above number under daily instruction, we have i'oiir Sunday-schools in operation ; but as the children are chiefly accounted as day-scholars, they are not men- tioned again. With some exceptions the management of this system of juvenile instruction has allbrded strong grounds for its more ef- fectual prosecution. It is entir<>ly beyond our power to state, or per- haps rightly to apprehend, the residt connected with early instruction in the Sacred Scriptures. These piu*e fountfiins are now opening their inexhaustible treasures for the solace and salvation of the perishing heathen. As teachers of religion, we make all our plans centre in that ; and the difliculties, which once were truly formidable, are giving way, so that the knowledge of the Sacred Scriptures advances among the rising youth with a steady and hallowing influeiu^e. remales — not a few — are partaking of these benefits. For ages they have been shut up in ignorance: the mind left in a state of darkness, became a p: jy to vice ; but now, those children who are brought under instruction, manliest great readiness to learn the truths of the Bible. Three girls have greatly profited under Mrs. Carver's care, and show evidently the influence of Divine grace upon the heart. They have been solemnly bap- tized, and now form part of the juvenile class. The gracious change among several of the boys has encouraged us to persevere with our daily expositions of Scripture. Some of these have also received bap- tism, and have ranged themselves amongst the soldiers of Christ. Roman Catholic children, who had no means ofreadingthe Word of God before, peruse the sacred pages with delight; and what view soever we take of this branch of Christian labour, we are cheered by it to go on, hi the name and in the strength of God. Bangalore. — Themost interesting schools which wehave on this station, are the two English ones mentioned in the General Report of this year. They give great satisfaction, inasmuch as the boys make rapid improve- ment, and the whole expense is defrayed without any pecuniary assistance from the Mission. The following extracts from Mr. Hodson's letter afford some account of them : — " I have sent you a Map of St. Paul's First Journey, as a specimen of what the native boys in my English school on the Mission premises are doing. I have prepared on the same plan St. Paul's other jonrney, and also his voyage to lionu% which they have also copied, and by the use of them in common with their reading, the first class boys, to the number of ten or twelve, can without any hesitation, not only point to all the places which St. Paul visited, but also give an account of what occurred at each 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — NEGAPATAM, 35 3mises are place. In other branclKs ol' learniiit,' tliey have made e»iiial proficiency. The expense of the school (^aboul 0/. Mis. a nionlli is delVayed by the nathes. I have formed the parents ol'the boys into aconnnittee, and ap- pointed a treasnrer and secretary, and we hold a tfeiieral eoniniittee meeting oncea (piarter. when we endeavour to settle the business as much alter the English method of such meetings as possible; by this plan a lively interest in tlie school has been excited ami increased. Tlie number of scholars is now ou. Many (jf tiie boys come everv day from the I'ellah or Fort to this school, a distance of tliree miles; but this is very incon- venient to those whf) come, and very many would gladly attend if it was not so far from their homes. I have had an interview with s.onie of the principal natives on the subject, — have formed them into a conunitlee, and made arrangements for the establishment of a school in the native town of Uangalore, similar to the one on the Mission premises, (see the map). The natives have engaged to raise about l*(j a month, and I have engaged to find teachers and to superintend the school. Ihus we have an instance of heathens paying about £1-10 per annum for a Christian education. I would not have you imagine that they have any wish to become Christians, or that they are nifiuenced by very high motives; their sole desire is lo obtain a knowledge of English, that they may be (pialified for situations of respectability, under government, kc. ; but the opportunity ought to be embraced for the pur[)Ose of leading them forward into the paths of encpiiry, and eventually, into the Truth itself." "The English school and the schoolmaster's house on the new ground are finished, and we commenced teaching in it on the 1st of August. Here we have the sons and relations of the most wealthy and influential men in the Pettah, who by this school get a knowledge of Christianity through the only medium which the bigotry and superstition of then' parents has left open. 8ome of the students are only nine or ten years of age, but some are younc: men who in the course of a few years will be employed hi intluential situations under government, or in other ways will exercise great authority over their countrymen ; it is very important, therefore, that whilst we have the o|)portnnity we should imbue their minds with Christian knowledge; and as ours is the only English school for Canarese youth, a particular attention to this sphere of duty seems de- manded of us, and providentially appointed ns. We have lately had a public meeting of natives to advocate the cause of native education, a native gentleman in the chair, resolutioi.s proposed and seconded, &c., after the manner of an English meeting ; it was very interesting, the schoolroom was well filled, and considerable interest was excited; and we are not without hopes of obtaining a Canarese printing-press in connexion with the two schools." "The odier schools, in which the children are taught in Tamid and Ca- narese, are in a prosperous state, so that we have great reason to thank God and take courage. There are eight schools, containing 252 children." Ni:gai'ATAm. — Tne Tamul schools on this station are much of a pre- paratory character; there are, however, a fciv boys in each who have obtained a very considerable knowledge of Christianity, and we hope tliat the seed sown will not be entirely lost. The English school, which is on the Mission premises, and consequently always under the eye of the Mis- sionary, is in an efficient state. There are eight schools, containing 248 children. D 2 i H 36 SCHOOL RlirOKT.— FRIENDLY ISLANDS. 1837. MKL^^VTT^^r A^D Manatkioodv.— The Tanml school at Molnattam was in a very (lisc'oiiragiii!;- siau- (luriii;^ tlit- lirst half of tlie year, j)artly in conseqtieiicc' of tlie iu' 12 .38 45 83 !Hofoa .... O 4f 5 2 7 18 17 35 JKeka .... 2 () :\ i) 47 45 92 Matahau , . . 2 ?, 8 23 25 48 Foui .... 2 12 5 17 77 83 160 XJtulau . . . 2 2 2 4 17 28 45 Talafoou . . . Total . . . 2 4 .'i 7 28 20 48 18 7.5 4.3 118 1 557 580 1137 Last year . . 17 .00 28 7G j 361 489 850 Increase . . 1 2o 17 42 i lf)6 91 287 Vavou. — It is with very great pleasure ihat we write our report of the schools of th is station lor the present year. This year has been one of much prosperity in Divine things. We may say, "Thou crownedst the year with tliy goodness." We have not laboured in vain, nor spent our strength for nought : neither have tiie prayers of the faithful been imsuc- cessful in our l)ehalf. Our scliools have been trebled this year ; but the number of persons in the schools has only been increased 960, The reason is this ; the per- sons who have been collected in these schools, are persons M'ho mostly attend the schools in other places. Two years since, the people lived more together, so that we did not need >so many schools ; but now each 1837. ttain'was jiutly ill )ni other I nd with cai-b other, which should erect the best house's for God. Kiich village* li.is its own soeii ty, chapel, schools, and teachers, within itself. This meets with the views of all, and proves to be for the ^ood of each indi\i(lual. All. both old and young, have an oppovluuity of attending the schools, and each one says to his fellow or neighbour — '' (Jonie, it is the hour of school,'" or " the hour of prayer — lei us go :"' so each helps his fellow. Koiio can now form anv excuse, by saying " The distance is too ureat," or '' 1 did not hear thebelL" Our friends in" England would smile if they saw the subs-til utes for bells wl'ch are employed in thi;; part of the world. Some have a kind of native drum called a " nafa,"' w hich was formerly used to assemble them to their feasts — this they strike with a stick, and the sound is heard at a great distance. It is the busiuess of the leaders or the resident teachers of each place to attend to this. Others have bits of old iron or copper, — others beat the trunk of an old tree. These do very will, as they serve the purpose intended, viz., to assemble t!ie [.eople together. Nearly all who meet in class make it a matter of c(jnscience to attend the school ; and most of them esteem it as a means of urace. It is hichlv ' 'oasing to see great and small, rich and poor, old and young, all sitting m their respective places to learn the Word of Gotl. Children often he- come the teachers of those \^ ho are on the verv verce of the <:;;rave. All are willing to learn, and to karn from any one. We have apjiointed teachers to reside at each place, — to lead classes, and conduct the schools ; and we have had the greatest satisfacti(>n from their conduct. The male school commences as soon as day-light, and continues about an hour, or an honr and a half. The female school commences at three o'clock every afternoon (Saturday exce]!ted). Th.e schools of Bagai (Mission premises) are conducted on a similar plan. The male school is opened by native teachers, with singing and prayer, and concltuled in the same manner. The King is very regular in liis attendance, and is active in doing good. The female school is conducted by Mrs. Turner and Mrs, Cargill, when their health will permit ; but when they are prevented, the Queen takes the management of it. Thus '• Kings In come nnrsing fathers, and Queens nnrsing mothers." to the Church of Christ There are biit very few persons vho cannot read well, ai'l those are mostly aged people. All are as eager to learn as ever. Whenever a new book comes out, all are wishful to ])rocure it. We have still cause to he thankful for the ])ress sent out. This will be tlie grand means of dif- fusing light and knowledge in these and other islands, in years to come. We hope you will abundantly supply all its demands. We conclude this brief report, praying that these schools may become the means, in the hands of God, of instructing the mind, and establishing the soul in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. I I « A 38 SCHOOL REPORT. —FRIENDLY ISL/ NDS. 1837. TIu- loHowinjr is a Schcihili" of tlu' Schools in tlu" N'nvoii Islaiuls. •K. I I Xiinii's of I'liices. I;-— .Ni'liitii . . . INciiit'iitulii . . iToloi . . . . jToiiIa. . . iBigaiiuotii . . 'Taoii , . . . V'aiiiKilo . (liKikiiu . lliliito . . . [Oi'u . . . . iOkoa . . . . ;01oiia .... jMakave . . . iUtiii . . . . iFalooiio . . . ;Koloa. {Fek'tna . . ^Mataika . . . !llaiitalafiili' . jHoloja . . . jTaiica. illaaliiiifiili . . iTiianekivale, . Gaiinolio. llotabu . . . iTaiiga . . . Fuaaniutu jNuahabu . . jlliiga .... Ovaka. jOtca . . . . ;Falevai . . . jTokii . . . . I Late . . . . No. ot"' schools. SCIIO :\i..ic. ■ AIIH. Ft'innlt'. 221 it\t 1 !\InlH. II ll!i. rf'iniilc. 1 Otill ot Scliolmi. I lie reuse '2 28 IH 506 2 3U 28 5 G :8 2 4() 37 8 G 84 2 21 17 1 4 38 2 27 18 7 5 45 2 50 32 7 'i 82 2 38 31 6 5 69 9 42 35 G 5 77 2 87 56 12 8 153 2 42 3() 8 G 78 25 12 5 3 37 2 24 21 4 4 45 2 64 (J7 G 10 131 2 n\ 45 11 8 109 2 95 72 13 9 167 2 31 27 G 5 58 18.5 142 21 17 327 70 If) 11 9 116 2 29 25 G 5 54 2 <)l 10 9 147 '2 81 59 10 9 140 2 12f) 89 13 10 215 2 112 79 1() 12 191 20 12 2 2 32 2 30 25 5 4 55 2 22 27 I 5 49 o U 11 2 2 22 2 'I') 21 () 4 46 2 27 33 5 7 60 2 W 17 5 4 33 2 12 22 5 4 61 2 5> 58 10 9 90 2 25 25 5 5 50 2 10 1943 10 1515 2 1 20 dl 2o4 226 3458 1 255 Hah.vi. — The schools on this station an- in a prosperous state, and present a cheering aspect. Tliey are attended by persons of all ranks and ages — the schools are invariably opened and closed with singing and prayer. The King and Qneen haveheen constant in their attendance, and have taken a very active •>art therein during the year. Many of the aged, since their hearts have been renewed by the grace of God, have applied to uie for books, and are making very pleasing progress in reading ; but they arc sadly in want of spectacles ; and I am sure, could the friends in England hear their requests, and sec the application of many of them in trying to read the Word of Life, they would afibrdan ample m 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — NEW SOUTH WALES. 39 255 supply of thoso useful articlos. Tn addition to the regular schools, Mrs. T. has recently estahlished a writing school ; upwards of twenty attend it, and more would gladly do so, if there were materials for them. The following is a schedule of the schools on this station. fliice. No. 2 M. 1. 25 M. s. 220 !•. 1. f.S. 252 Aii. 1 . A({. .S. 472 Mua . . . . 30 55 Togaleleka . . . 2 14 129 12 1^20 26 •249 Ilolobeka . . . 2 1 17 3 15 7 32 Ileoula . . . . 2 7 44 5 2G 12 70 Ilaatoumaga . . 2 5 18 r> 2(» 10 38 Haano . . . . 6 \9 266 13 185 32 451 Fakakakai . . . 2 11 66 10 4i 21 109 Foa 6 28 141 24 147 52 288 Mougaauni . . 2 14 75 12 70 26 145 Lofaga . . . . 2 8 66 8 59 16 125 Kotuha . . . . 2 o {6 6 45 12 91 Kao . . . . 1 13 14 3 14 6 28 Tolu \ . . . . 2 7 21 8 30 15 51 Kotu . . . . 2 7 44 6 40 13 84 Tiigua . . . . 2 10 102 10 102 20 204 Oua 2 6 15 6 16 12 31 Haafeva . . . 2 4 •23 3 17 7 40 Fetoa . . . . 2 3 It) 2 15 5 31 Maatuku . . . 2 2 13 2 13 4 26 Nomuka . . . 2 10 110 10 94 20 204 Mago . . . . 1 1 4 1 2 6 Fonoifua . . . 2 G 21 5 20 11 41 L'ilia . . . . 2 12 115 15 131 27 246 Felemea . . . 2 54 9 221 50 11636 9 46 18 96 208 1522 429 31.58 The above schedule shows an increase during the year of two schools, 48 teachers, and 257 scholars ; not having a variety of printed books, very many of them read written ones. The people in general are making pleasing progress in the knowledge of Divine things ; they feel a pleasure in reading the Word of Life, and ask a great variety of questions in order that they may know its meaning. NEW ZEALAND. No detailed report ha"* b?en furnished frcm this station ; but w> have information ♦hat about COO of the natives have learned to read ihe Word of God. NEW SOUTH WALES. In Sydney there are two Sunday-schools, both of which continue to af- ford us considerable encouragement. Several of the elder scholars have !! 40 SCIIOOJ- IIFPORT. — VAN DlKMKN S LAM). 183 >/ Ix't'ii l)roiit;lit iiiKifT serious impressions; some have hceti saviiiirly coii- ^e^t('(l lo (ioil, li;i\ I' heeii iiilmined as meiuhers of our Society, niul |irc- seiit picasiiiy; indications of credit iind iisel'iilne'i in the Chiircli oC Christ. Our school at pAiur\Ar.\TTA is still everting' a very hem licial iiiMiitnce \V)o\\ iuany of tlic youths of the town. 'Their improvement is not only apparent. Init i.i sev-rai cas.'s stiikini;. Thoiiuh for a part of hi>>t year tlierc uas a defifiency ol I'eliiale teachers, those wlio were eni])h)y('(l tl 111 tlic S( hool i"oiess lo liavc rcK i\e(| (.real satisfaction from the hehi viour and improvement ol' their schohirs ; and there is no (h)nl)t l)nt the pions instrnctions imparfi il will hy the Divine hlessin^' he inllui'titial in after-life. WiNDsoti. — 'I'his school has now ohtaiiied a stahility to which it conld make no pn'tens'oiis in the precediiMr year, hein;,^ then newly commenced; the children have, npoii tin; whole, conducted tlu'niselvcH well in the school, and their conduct in j)ul)lic worship has heen iar superior to what it was pre\iousto the formation ol' the Sunday-school ; they have also unprove( (i in 1 earnmc'-. and have connni itted t o meniorv eonsi(i(>rau.n pf rtions of Scripiiu'c, Catechism, and I'oetry, which we hoj)e will be a means of preserving them from ;jross sin, and of leailina; them to the Saviour. Male teachers. .'?; I'emale ti'achers, j ; total, ^. IJovs, 37; girls, ;^9: total. 76. tSachcillf Jfcdclt. — Several of the childven, |)arti(u!arly the airls. have eonnnitted many j.ortions of Scrij.ture and Po( try to memory, which, hv the hlessin^' of Cod, must have a good influence upon their minds in future life.' Male teacher, 1. Rovs, VI: {.drls, Ifi : total, 'i8. VAN DIEMRX'S LAND DISTRICT. HoBART Town. — The Snn'ay-schools connected \\\\\\ this circuit are in a prosperous condition. Tlic nnmhcr of scli';lars |ha,s greatly increased during the past yeiir. The teachers pursue their lahonr of love with laudable assiduity and zeal. Two juvenile religious classes have been formed, in which there are several young persons who give satisfactory indic.ttions of personal piety, and who are likely to grow up ornanunts to Christian society, and to be- come useful nundurs of the Chincdi of Christ. Tj)e number of teachers is, nude, 24; hniale, 23. Childnn, male, r.dG; female, 286; total ,502. LAL•^c^:s■l•o^^ — Our Sabbath-school is in a most excelU nt state. During the year the numbers have increased from GO lo 130. The progrcKs of the children lias been truly pleasing, insonnich that at their recent examina- tions they gave universal satisfaction. Upon the hearts of several of tliem a very grae'ons work hiis been con)m(netd. A juvenile class has been formed, .several of the mend)ers of which can give a clear and scriptural account of their conversicm to God, and o\ their enjoyments in the Di- vine life. Loiifffonl a Sabbath-school has been commenced very recently. We have at present 16 male and 10 female scholars, with every prospect of a lar:;;eiiicrease. iRn: 1837. Rcnonr, UKrour. — sorrii afiuca. -n L'ly coii- iiul |>rc- iiircli of ndiK iico not only last your ni])loyc(l ic Ix'lia- ; but the ii'iitiHl in I'oiiT Auiittn. 'I'lic schools iit Port Arthur iiu- in a slate of ijrowinj; j)ros))t'rity, iiarlirnhirly thf cv I'lUiHx-Mhool, win re tljc att( udanro is vohmtary. Our lunuhcr in this school has incn-ascd from 7M to 1 17. Many have hccn admitted who \vi ri" not ahlc to read at all. and are inakinu; [(leasing ad\anci'incnt. On t'lc minds ol'sonic, nliuions iiii|ir('s.. Kions have been made, whifh it is hojiod wdl result in their sound eon- version to (jod. SOUTH AFRICA. it could imenecd ; 11 in the perior to ley have sideraol" will he it m to the oys, 37 ; iris, have \hieh, by minds in n( ;int are ni iicreafcd love with here are al piety, I to be- tcachers otal o02. ]Juring ess of the rxai'iina- oftliem las been criptnral 1 the Di- reeently. prospect CAPE or r.ooi) iiopr. At Cai'F. Town and Someijskt, at Kiiamif.s TiF.nr, and in Hiikat Xa- MACtjUAi.ANi), there are 400 children and adidts nnder school instrnction. The committee liave anthori/.ed tlie connnencenient of a day-school at Cape Town, for the children of apprenticed labourers. ALBANY DISTRICT. Graham's Town 'and Salfm. — The native school, Graham's Town, consisting of adults and ciiildren of various nations, learniii;: Mngiish. Dutch, and Katfer. is in a state of very enconra2;innds in Graham's Town, who visit them with great constancy. Num- ber in schools — boys, "i.jO ; girls, "21"); adults, male, ')! \ female, o'l ; total, 57 I. WEsMiVViLLK. — The average attendance on the Sabbath-tlay has been 30, of v\hich number seven can read the Scriptures. Keeently, owing to a scarcity of food arising from a long-eonlinued drought and late and scanty harvest, but few children have attend»'d, as they an* too weak to travel several miles, and most of their time is occupied in procuring roots for food, IJoys, 18; girls, 12. Hl'TTEIiwokth, — Heing destitute of a siiitable place for attending to the children, the school has not received that attention we have desired. This department of our work has not been without encouragement, and we anticipate extenvive usefulness when our buildings are finished. liovs, 20 : girls, 30 ; total, 50. Claukehuiiy. — This dei)artment of our work has given us much en- couragement during the year. The attendance, not oidy of thi' children resident on the station, but also from the surrounding villages, has been good. The average attendance on the week-days has been from 30 to 40, and on Sundays from 100 to 130. Several of the girls are learning to write, and some of tliose who were only received into the school during this last year, will soon read the Scri])tures. The desire of the children to learn to read, now that books are |)rinted in their language, is verv great. Number in school — bovs, 40 ; girls, 60; total, 100. I ' \P i m >\ 42 SCHOOL REPORT. — SOUTH AFRICA. 1837. BiNTiNriviLf.K. — The ueek-rlay and Sunday-schools are attended by cliildrcn and adults, aveiaying in nund)er Irom 30 to 40. Some of these made considerahle progress last year in readintj and writing, besides eoninutting to memory the first part of the Conference catechism. To hear then repeat the latter, and to give them spiritual advice, they were met in the chapel once a week by the preacher. A pleasing and gradually increasing iuterest was manifested on these occasions. Nuniher of scholars —hoys, 10; girls, 20; total. 30. MotiMOY. — In this important part of our work we find we are not la- bouring in vain in the Lord. Ju the wcck-day school we have a regular attendance of Irom '10 to 50, many of whom can read the Scriptures, and there is niauifestly a general desire for education among the children; this is more particularly the case in reference to writing. Sin/(h(i/-s('h()ol. — We have ahont 300 scholars, some of whom come a consideral)le distance, and though some of them may never learn to read, yet they hear two sermons every Sabbath in addition to the instructioa they receive in the school, and the greater part of them know tliQ Com- manilinents, Creed, and part of tlie Conicrence Catechism, inconsequence of hearing them so offen from the more advanced scholars. Number in day-school, 50 ; Sunday-school, 300. BECHUANA DISTRICT. TiiABA Uncmu. — Our native assistant, Peter Links, has been zealously emoloved in one of the schools during the past vear, and has made some progress in promoting the gradual improvement of the children. Our new converts an* very desirous of learning to read, and have at- tended the school regularlv. as well as used their influence in bringing the children to school whom we should not otherwise liave seen. Moroko, oiu- chief, and his head man, about the middle of the year requested the missionary to take charge of their two sons, and said they wished them to learn to read and write, and, in short, to do every thing. They are, therefore, taken into the Mission-family, with the understand- ing that tliev are to remain in it till they are grown up. Number in school —hoys, 68 • girls. 89 ; total, 157. Pi-AAT Bimk;. — From the schools our encouragement has been very great during the past year. The children have been as regular in their attendance as tlie state of the weather would allow. The progress they have male in reading, writing, and religions knowledge, has been very encoiu'aging. There are a few adults who have been taughtto write, and are making pleasing progress in this usetul art. Adidts, 4; boys, 70; girls, 78 : total, 152." UMPUKANt. — The children of our schools have made greater progress than usual in learning to read .n\i\ write, and this may chiefly be the re- 8\dt of a very regular attendance. The girls are anxious to be taught the useful art of sewing, and about fifty of them are attended to by Mrs. Edwards, who has the s itisfaction to liiid that she does not labour in vani. Number iu school, boys, 65 ; girls, 50 ; total, 115. MANTATKt; Statfox. — Our school at this station has suffered several months' interruption. B'fore the interruption took place, the childien were making good progress in the catechisms, &c., and at the time the 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — SIERRA LEONE. 43 : school broke up the average nnmber of the scholars was eighty. Number of scholcrs — bojs, 2b' ; girls, 51 ; tjUil, 8'.). ringing girls, taught 'V Mrs. our in WESTERN AFRICA. SIERRA LKONE DAY SCHOOLS. I8J6. t.O, OF (.IllMinEN. 1 CASH ACCIJUXT. Places. Boys. Gills rolal. l\ 3CPive( 1. ]•:? (pendy d. 188 £. 1 15 .1. 19 Oh £. 43 ■V. i 19 (1. 8 Freetown . . . .\4H 40 Portuguese Town . .119 87 206 4 6 OK 26 8 11 Congo Town . . . If) 7 23 1 14 9 4 Wilberforce . . . 34 31 65 19 12 Murray Town . . . 42 23 6o 13 3 6 Wellington. . . . 55 76 131 27 8 7 Allen Town . . , 29 27 56 10 10 9 14 4 Hastings .... 60 52 U2 4 1 2 Total .... 503 343 816 10 By wharfage ami duty on a case 1 containing dresses for children ) To sale of books, &c 1 2 Balance drawn on the AVesleyan I 137 9 1 '' Missionary Connnittee . . . .i Total 159 , 7 ' 6 il59 7 i (i SUNDAY SCHOOLS. Places. l-'reetown . Wellington Hastings . Total . Ailulf--' Bovs. (Jills. Total. 10 30 40 80 6> 62 62 ;134 16 46 9 87 i229 49 (jiatuitous 'I'eacliprs. Remarks. A lew (I'l'i liiifis 20; Ul' tlu' I'iiildu'ii Ihnt 'alti'iiil llii' rrcetciwii .Siiniliiy s<-li(i(il, iitti'iiil our (l;iv sehuuls also. The above schedules will enable you to form an idea of the state of the schools under our care in this colony at the close of the year. There has been aconsiderable decrcuseof the numbers attending our schools in town during the last year, in consequence of the establishuient of other schools. Other denominations of professing Christi.ms have opened schools during the year, and this fact, while it accounts for the d( ciease in our schools, affords proof also that the liberality of our friends in England furiiishes an example for the stimulation of others. The master of the Free Town school is very serious and steady, and the boys improve under his care. The attendance of the children in the Portuguese iown schools has consi(!erably varied during the year ; the numbers at present attending aie nearly the same as last year. The num- ber of teachers is reduced from live to four. The beys have made con- J t 44 SCHOOL REPORT. — ST. MARy's, GAMBIA. 1837. h u siderablo progri S'*. The jtlace of iho former niistress, who was dismissed, is siippHcd by one wlio is a memher of our .Society, and Mho is in every respect (piite us suitable as the former, and in some respects mucli more so. The piesent expenses are about 2/. os. Or/, per month, a small portion of which is contributed by the children. The persecuting spirit of some of the people of ('onsro Town still continues, and iluring the last quarter has received countenance from individuals in a little authority. The school is diminished, but the expenses are increased. Wilberforce has also had to share in the ])ersecutions above referred to : the school was going on prosperously, when the schoolroom was on a sudden entirely demolisheil by orcler, in consequence of which outrage, ac- comj)anietl with many threats, some of the people were intimidated, and the school was somewhat diminished : but a new schoolr(wm being built, the school begins to increase again. Three teachers are employed. ^Murray Town has for a long time called for the exercise of patience, but at present we begin to see that our labo\n' in this place has not been in vain. The people are remarkal)ly ignorant, .'Uid very much given to idolatry, but there now appears to be a growing dis]>osiiion among them to attend our religious services, and to have their children instructed; hence, notwithstanding the o{)i)osition of the manager Ix'fore referred to, which has extended to this place also, our school has considerably in- creased. The salary of om- teacher in this place is live dollars per month. We have l)een enabled to devote more of our time and labours to Wel- lington of late, in consecjncuice of whicb the school has considerably ini- ])roved. The number of teachers is reduced from four to thrte. Our school in Allen Town has improved ; the young man that siq: plies the place of the I'onrun* master, who was dismissed, is a member of our Society. Tiie sclioolroom we now occupy is very snial!, but prepara- tions are making {'or buiKiing a new one, which we hope w ill be more convenient. The school in Hastings J'.ppears \o be going on very well. W'e have three teachers ensployed. The Sunday-schools do not thrive as could be wished, in conseqe.ence of a deliciency of suitable teachers. By way of conclusion, it gives n;e pleasure to notice the following occurrence in connexion wiih otir schools: — During the year several of our teachers have been brouijit under Divine influence, and the greater part ol them are nov. nieetuig in class in our Society. I am inclined to regard this as a I'avouvable omen, and hope that, as the grace ot Cod takes hold of the hearts of our teachers, it v>ill also proceed from them to the children, who, growing up in the fear and love of God. niay l)e a blessing to pos- terity. It now becomes my ].ileasing task to acknowledge with gratitude the receijjt of a valuable case containing dresses for children, itc, some of which have been di'^;posed o\\ and others remain to be distributed, by which tlie liearts of many will be made glad. St. jMary's, ox tuk Hiveu Gamiji.\,6vc. — Our schools are doing well. Tiie daily attendance lias greatly increased, so that we are very much in want of a more convenient schoolroom ; and in order to avoid the neces- sity of taking the children into the new chapel, I would strongly recom- mend the propriety of enlarging the vestry, tor the accommodation of the girls : then our present place would be comfortable for the boys. The enlargement would cost about £50. 1837. isniissed, in every ich more ;1 portion of some t (juarter t,y. The brce has le school El sudden rage, ac- imidatcd, )m being mploypd. patience, not been ! given to oDg them stnicted; t'erred to, !rably in- ?r month, to Wel- ral)ly int- •( e. Our plies the ■r of our )repara- )e more e have could be way of •ence in teachers of them d this as of the 'hildren, to pos- tude the some of iited, by ng V ell. much in e neces- rccom- )n of the s. The 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — ANTIGUA, 4:> On last Good Friday we had a public examination of the schools, when a select number of boys and girls repealed tlie Confei-eiice Catechism, several portions of Scripture, and Ilyiuns. before a large and attentive congregation. Thi.-i, 1 lielieve, was the iirst public examination of the children ever held here; it produced great interest, especially among the natives, many of whom came to the Mission House the next day. and said, "We never seedat fashion belbre since de world stand, dattiiie, line, too much."' It was certainly a very interesting service, and couiil otir friends in England have witnessed it, they would, I doubt not, have ex- claimed with us, '• What hath God wrought!" Our hearts frecjueuLly overllow with gratitude to (iod, whilst we look upon nearly 200 child- ren, gathered in from the streets, wlu're they were sutlered to run about as untutored and as wild as the beasts which perish : l)Ut now they not only appear clean and neatly clothed, but they are also taught to keep the Sabbath-day holy, to reverence the House of God. by a regular and orderly attendance ; aiul are daily instructed in such branches of useful knowledge as will, by the blessing of God, quality them to till res})ectable situations in life. Macarthy's Island. — In the schools there are, at present, 25 boys, and 20 girls ; total, 4o. Cape Coast. — There are 40 adults under school instruction on this station, and 30 children ; total, 70. The school and the [Mission have recently suffered a serious loss by the lamented death of Airs. Wrigley, after ^ i-esidence of a few months ; and of Mr. and Mrs. Ilairop, in little race :\ n o fortnight after their arrival. WEST INDIA ISLANDS. ANTIGUA DISTRICT,; The state of the schools in the island of Antigua is described in thj following extract of a letter from Mr. C. Thwaites, Superintendent of schools, dated Willoughby Bay, Feb. 20tb, 1837:— You have received from the District Meeting a regular account of the state of the Wesleyan schools in Antigua, and also a statement of the account of receipts and expeiiditure attending the carrying on of these schools, to 3lst December, 183(). The balance of £51. 18i'. 9d. will only pay to the end of February, and I expect to receive no more from the Ladies' Society till August or September, and we must give up some of these valuable schools unless the Connnittee will turn their attention to this object, and make an annual grant of a sum of money ibr this purpose — £30 or £40 sterling, in addition to what is received, will be suHicient for the present expenditure. I am happy to say that the parents of the children have liberally assisted in supporting these schools, consi- dering their little pay, and the distress occasioned by the scarcity and dearness of provisions. The sum received from them the last year is £94. 2s. 3d. currency. The wages of one person is only sixpence sterling each day. The anniversaries of the Sunday-schools and the e.vaminatiou of the . k 46 SCHOOL REPORT. — ANTIGUA. 1837. t' ';: ^, day-schools were very Literestini;. The Sunday-school anniversaries were held in the tbllowiug order : — Sion Mill on the 'ioih, in the afternoon. At the time appointed Mrs. Thwaites and 1 arrived tliere, and about 200 children were already assembled and waiting I'or ns. The meeting com- menced with singing and ))rayer, and many little hearts were maile glad by the receipt ol ii reward. This school has made an advance both in numbers and improvement. Since the anniversary a pleasing work of grace lias commeueed among the children and young |)eople. Wdloiighby Hay anniversary was held on tlie 2Gth. This is always more interesting than the others. It has been customary tor the married young people who have enjoyed the benefit of the institution, and have been decently and creditably married from the school, to assemble on these occasions. At this time they formed a long line from one end of our large schoolroom to the other. It was pleashig to seethe husbands looking for their respective wives among the company of females, and bringing them forward arm in arm, a sight seldom seen in time of slavery. They were suitably addressed by the liev. Mr. Bates. The scene was higldy interesting. The children were afterwards rewarded. Parham school anniversaiy was held on the 27th : about 600 scholars were present. The Kev. Mr. Fraser. who kindly takes this letter, was present ; he will give you many particulars relative to this school, which yields to none in importance and numbers. The examinations of the day-schools were held as follows ; — SL John's on the 22nd December; it was held in Ebenezer chapel, and about 150 children, and a good com- pany of ladies and gentlemen, were present. The meeting was opened by the Kev. Mr. Pilcher. The children went through their exercises, in which they excel. The hrst class read a chapter in the Bible, and an- swereil several questions made to them ; but a class of very little children, who read in the Testament, very correctly, seemed to attract more attention. The meeting was concluded bv the Bev. Mr. Thorne, from America. On the following day a similar meeting was held in Parham chapel, and the children from Sanderson's, Vernon's, Gimthorpe's, Sir George Thomas's. Betty's Ho])e. and Parham schools, attended — about 380 children in number. All the schools went through their examina- tions to the admiration of the company {)resent. The teachers de- serve great credit for their persevering attention to the children. One instance out of many 1 here give. The infant school teacher at Stony Hill brought forward a class of children, who read a Scripture lesson per- fectly. This school commenced on the 1st of August last; at that time these children knew not a letter in the alphabet. The Hev. Mr. Thome, who conchuled the meeting, addressed the children, and expressed the great pleasure he felt at beholding so many little black children reading the Scriptures so well, and answering questions ; such a scene he never saw before. On the following Friday. 30th December, the Windward infant schools assembled in the large schoolroom at Willonghby Bay — Sion Hill. Bethesda, Willonghby Bay, and Lvneh's — about 350 children. The Bev. Mr. Bates and Mrs. l^ates,' Bev. Mr. Fraser and Mrs. Fraser, the Bev. Mr. Thorne and Mr. Kemball. agents from the American Anti- Slavery Society, and a few others, were present. The Bev. Mr. Thome having published a minute and favourable account of this meeting, I in- sert it in preference to any thing of my own :— " I had the pleasure of being 1837. 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — ANTIGUA. 47 ianes were afternoon, about 200 >ting com- nacle glad :^e both in y work of is always le married and have sembie on ue end of husbands f females, in time of ites. The warded. scholars letter, was 3ol, which ons of the ember; it ;ood com- opened by ?rcises, in e, and an- ' children, ract more )rnt:', from II Parham )rpe"s. Sir ed — about examina- chers de- en. One at Stony jsson per- that time Thome, essed the n reading he never V indward n- Bay — children. Fraser, can Anti- Thome ing, I in- of being present at the annual examination of the infant schools at "NVillonghby Bay, on Friday, 30tl\ Decembc'r. There were three schools assembUd froni difi'erent (juarters ; the niunbcr ])resent 350. The exercises on the occasion were, reading in the Bible, exhibitions in writing, ciphering, and needlework on the part of the girls. The whole was agreeably niter- spersed with singing. There were but few children ))vescnt, however small, who could not read with fluency any part of the Bible. The pro- ficiency of the scholars was in many instances truly astcuihhing : there was almost a literal fulfilment of the scripture, ''Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise." Children not nu)re than four years old, scarcely strong enough to hold the Bible in their hands, read without faltering, and answered (piestioiis put to them by the examiner with a sprightliness which should for ever silence the slander uttered against negro intellect. I could not repress the frecpient wish that the defamers of the negro, who fairly expose their own inferiority in the weak attempt to demonstrate his. could liave witnessed the spectacle which I enjoyed. The children exhibited a familiar ac(juaiiitance with the his- tory of Bible characters, and were remarkably ready in (juotiug jtassages of Scripture. The specimens of writing and ciplu-ring were highly cre- ditable to the children, all of whom, as I understand, began in tliese branches since the 1st of August. 1834. The girls were eager to exhibit their little pieces of needlework ; some had saniiilers beautit'uUy nunktd with letters, and divers in vari-coloured silk : others presented pretty specimens of stitching. 1 was informed that much atteuticn was paid to this very useful branch of fenude instruction, and I may safely venture to decide that pains have not been bestowed in vain. Perhaps the most attractive feature in these schools is the excellent singing of the children : they observe all the pauses and keep accurate time. " The teachers of these schools are emani'ipated negroes, whose edu- cation, previous to August. 1834, was obtained chiefly in Sabbath-schoolf. Their qualifications are of course meagre, yet it is due to them to say, they supply any deficiency in attainments, by diligence and perse- verance. They are wholly (le\ oted to their labour of love, notwithstand- ing they reap the barest ])ittance of a reward : their wages in no case exceeds four dollars per month. The children who compose these schoola were born slaves ; thanks to God, thev are now enioviua- the blessings and privileges of freedom. May they ever prove themselves worthy of the boon which a gracious Providence has conferred upon them." SUNDAY SCHOOLS. Place. St. John Ebenezer .... Point Willoughby Bay .... Parham ...... Sion Hill Bolan's ....... McKinnin's ..... Sawcott's r.ital Tencliers. 4D'3 .... 49 75 .... 8 505 .... 44 588 .... 35 205 .... 9 40 .... 2 39 .... 5 41 .... I Total . 1966 153 48 feCHOOF. REPORT. DOMINICA, 1837 INFANT oil DAY SCilOOL?. 1} 5^1 St. John's . AVilloughhy Hay . Parhiiiu Bctlu'Sila Siou II HI . Saucicr.soirs . Vernon's . Sir (u'ni(.r{' Thomas's Gnntlorpc's IJohiu's . Stoncv Mill Si'aforth's Sawcott's . Ijotty's Hope . Lvurh's Colebrook's . Lower Walrond's Total Total. Teacliera 173 .... ].>! 2 129 .... 2 112 .... 2 126 .... 130 72 .... 15 .... G') .... 72 .... 41 .... 22 .... 28 .... 26 .... 27 .... 13 .... 10 .... 1215 25 RECAPITULATION. Sunday Scholars Teachers ........ Infant and Day Scholars ..... Noon and Night ...... Number of Scholars hi all the Schools, Males, 1223, Tomales, 1467 Number of Teachers ...... About 300 of the scholars are above the age of 1 8 years. DoMrNicA. — Roseau. — As twelve teachers have given attendance gra- tuitously, the exjienses of the Sunday-school have been trifling in the past year: 4!) boys and 76 girls; total, 125. Parish of St. Joseph, m^:\\\(\\\^g hayou, Hillshoroiiijh, and Clarlie Hall Estates.— 'Y\\i' attendance at the noon schools at Clarke Hall and Hillsborout/li is about 38 every day, at the night schools 44, and in the Sunday morning school tliere are 60 children and adults, who are taught by eight apprentices. Upon Canefield estate, whenever an in- structor can be obtained, there are ahout 19 children desirous to learn; and on Mount Pleasant there are 13 scholars nnder the care of a pious female, wlio receives two dollars per month. The ajjprentices on the Macoue.'iti'e and the contiguous estates are anxiously desirous to be in- structed ill the knowledge of letters and religion, and are now likely to be lienefited by the labours of the above-named teacher. Prinec Rupert's Snnday-sehool. — At Prince Rupert's, a Simday- school is conducted with tolerable efficiency, and a day school is esta- blished under the care of a pious female employed by the Society. 1837 SCHOOL REPORT. — NEVIS. 49 Lasoye Point. — The only agency which seems to be adapted to the loeal circumstances of this part of the island, is that of itinerant school- masters visiting the estates; but no suitable persons have as yet oflered their services. THK NUMBJiR 01' CHIJ-DUEN. Roseau Sunday School (boys, 4J) ; girls, 76) Prince l^ipert's (boys, r)() : girls, 80^ St, Joseph, 6ce, ..... Prince Hupert's Day School . Londonderry ...... Mount Pleasant I3t; It Total MoNTSERRAT. — Pit, 418 ■Utiv ■u School— The e.i: 'n in Plymouth school have during the past ye.*, made considend)le ^^rogress in reading and writing ; and with the first and second parts of the Catechism, it may be said they are familiar. The number is, 59 boys ; 70 girls ; total, 129. Plymouth Sunday School. — Many children who have no opportunity of attending the day-school receive instruction on the Sabbath. The teachers render their help gratuitously, and many of them attend very regidarly. Number of boys, lO-l ; of girls, 120 ; total, 224. Number of teachers, male, 6 ; female, 9 ; total, 15. Bethel Day School. — This school, which we established only two years ago, has done wonders. Previous to that time few could be found in the vicinity who were capable of repeating the alphabet; but now, many can read the New Testament with fluency. The school opens every morning at nine o'clock with singmsi and j)rayer, and the children are daily catechised. Number of boys, 2!); girls, 33; total, 62. Bethel Sunday School. — The attendance is very good. Boys, fiO; girls, 100; total, 160. Frith' s Day School. This school was established about eighteen months ago, in a dark and populous part of the island, where no means of in- struction had been previously afforded. Sixty-eight children are now collected together daily ; all are making rapid [)rogress, and twenty -four of them can read the Testament with ease. Fnth's Sunday School. — The attendance is regular, and the improve- ment is manifest. Boys, 30 ; girls, 50 ; total, 80. Springfield Day Schot^. — This schoolhouse has been erected in a very destitute part of the island, at an expense of about £80, by the liberality of two or three individuals, and made over to the Society. The school has been established within the past year, and bids fair to do well. Thirty-three children are collected together every morning at nine o'clock, and are making proficiency in their learning. Bovs, 15; girlni, 18 ; total, 33. Number of scholars in Montserrat : 327 boys; 429 girls; total, 756. Teachers: 9 male; 14 female: total, 23. Nevis. — Charlestotm Sunday School. The present number is [251 boys ; 357 girls ; total, 608. Teachers, 10 males ; 21 females ; total, 31. Charlestown Infant School. — The children have made much pro- gress hi reading and .spelling, and many have been promoted to higher E 50 SCHOOL REPORT.— ST. BARTHOLOMEW S. 1837. r ti I classes. The present number of scholars is, hoys, 78 ; girls, 74 ; total, 152: increase, 19. Ghuferhind Simdatf School. Numbers, boys, 208 ; girls, 168 ; total, 376. Teachers, males, 7; females, 13; total, 20. G'mgcrUmd Ivfant School. This is icknowledged by many as a blessing to the whole parish. Numbers, boys, 46 ; girls, 38 ; total, 84. G'wffcrland JSl'oon School is instructed in reading, writing, and arithmetic, by the infant-school teacher and the resident Missionary. Number, boys, II ; girls, 5; total, 16. Bachelors' Hall Ivfant School. Mo: of I hi' children can read ii little, and some of them can repeat the Catechism with great correctness. Number, boys, 18; girls, 22; total, 40. The total number of scholars in Nevis schools is 1276, 'of whom 612 are boys, and 664 are girls. About 180 attend two schools. St. CunisTOPHER. — There are in this circnit eight day-schools and five Sabbath-schools ; the former, generally called infant-SThocls, to which denomhiation, however, they have little claim ; because not regulated by any proper system, and, also, because many of the children are beyond the years assigned to that kind of instruction. O O H 'A ■< NAMES OP PLACES. NUMBERS. Basseterre . . . Cayonore .... Great Heads Old Road . . Palmetta Point . . . Sandy Point . . . Deep Bay .... Tabernacle .... liuys. .0 15 23 23 48 59 49 Girls. Adults. Total. ■~;58 21 28 22 94 57 41 93 36 44 51 45 142 116 90 277 347 624 < n n Basseterre .... Old Road .... Palmetta Point . . . Sandy Point . . . Deep Bay .... 29 58 49 124 24 139 114 91 235 36 42 42 178 214 141 359 60 294 615 951 Saint Martin's. — Great 'indifference prevails respecting instruction. There are, however, a few that derive benefit from the institution, and as the instruction given in fonner years has not been in vahi, we hope that the school will yet become a blessing to the church and colony. Boys, 35; girls, 105; total, 140. Teachers, males, 2 ; females, 12; total, 14. Saint Bartholomew's. — The past year with all its discouragements 1837. SCHOOL REPORT— BERMUDA. 51 has not been without some iiidioatioiis of good. There are in the school several children on whoHc minds (k.'('|) and serious impressions h;ive been made. We are stinndated to persevere in teaching the young, hoping we sli:dl see many little children singing " llosanna to the Son of David." Nundjer in schools, boys, 30; girls, fii; total, 91. Teachers, males, 2, females, 13; total, 15. Saint Eustatils. — Our school is favoured with oflieers and teachers who are remarkable for genuine ])iety, and diligoit attention to their work. Our nundjers are, 83 boys, and 1 11 girls ; total, 224 J increase, 35. 128 are slaves. Number of teachers, 20. TonTOLA. — We have recently connnenced a day-sehool in Road Town, mider a salaried teacher, for instruction in readhig, writing, and arithmetic ; and have thus supplied a great desideratiun. But we are wholly depend- ent upon the Committee for its continuance and support. At present it bids fair to be of considerable service, and to answer many valuable ends. 1. lioad To)m Sunday School. — Teachers, males, 12; females, 27; total, 39. Aduhs, males,' 30; fen)alcs, l(>7; total, 197. Children, boys, 113; girls, 194; total, 307—504. 2. Road Town Day-School, recently commenced, contains, boys, 52; girls, 42; total, 91. 3. JFest End Sundaif School. — ^Teachers, males, 2'; females, 5; total, 7. Boys, 30 ; girls, 66' ; total, m. 4. East End Sunday School. — At this place the poor children have no other means of instnuition than those aftbrded them by this school. Boys, 12; girls, 20; total, 32. Teachers, 2 males. Total numbers, adults, males, 30; females, 167; total, 197. Children, bovs, 207 ; girls, 322 ; total, 529 — 726. Teachers, males, 16 ; females, 32"; total, 48. Bermuda. — Hamilton School. — This school contains 39 boys ; 50 girls; total, 89; and is conducted by one superintendent and 17 teachers. The children have committed to memory, during the year, 2320 verses of Scripture, and 757 verses of Hymns. St. George's. — The children, generally, are makhig proficiency. Most of them are well acquainted w itli the Conference Catechism. Boys, 45 ; girls, 55; total, 100. Teachers, 12, The children have committed to memory 12,371 verses of Scripture, and 2492 verses of Hymns. 5a?7^2/>5ay.— Boys, 19; girls, 23; total, 42. Teachers, 7. Tucker's To/r^.— Boys, 15; girls, 19; total, 34. Teachers, 2. ^S"^. David's Island. — Boys, 20 ; girls, 30 ; total, 50, Teachers, 6. Somerset. — Our school at this place has greatly prospered during the past year. The labours of the teachers have been abundantly blessed. Many of the scholars have been awakened to a sense of sin, and have brought forth "fruit meet for repentance;"' ten of them h?ve become members of our Society; Boys, 25 ; girls, 67 ; total, 92. Teachers, 9. Warwich. — ^A few of the children have made a little progress. Could we obtain a sufiic'ent number of eflfieient teachers, we should go on well at this place. Boys, 25; girls, 33; total, 58. Teachers, 4. Total, boys, 188 J girls, 274; total, 462. Teachers, 57. E 2 52 SCHOOL UEPORT.— TOBAOO. 1837. I I I SAINT VINCENT'S DISTRICT. St.Vintknt's. Kings'! own Sniiddi/ School. — Our imnilx'Vs tit pivseiit aro, tuacliors, iiiiilcs, l'2; loiualcs, uw; total, \i>. Scholars, l)ovs, 'iTl ; girls, 462: adults, 10| ; total, H37. Prhicc's Totr7t. — Id c'Oiis»'(jiu'iicr ol" the \vaMt ol' proper agents, this scliool is ill ralluT a low slate; we trust, liowever, iliat we shall he ahle shortly to t)htaiu more teachers; and we aiiticij)ate air iniprov enieiil. There are at present about 'i.'' children, and 17 adults. Teachers, I nude, and 3 itinale. BlAHOU, Cali'iKqua. — A ])leasiiig desire for instruction is nianit'estcd by the Negro children on the siirrouiuling estates, and if we could obtain a sufficient number of good teachers, we beheve this school woulil be- come an important auxiliary to the Mission cause ou this station. St. Gconjc's. — Roys, 7f); girls. .0."); total, 171, TiUMDAi', Port (if Sptti/i. — One of the scholars who had recently become a teacher has died this year, and has left behind him a good tes- timony of the bciielits he received. Teachers, males, .'}; females, 5. Scholars, boys, 10; girls, .Oo : total, fi"i. San Fenifoxlu. — The attendance of children at this school has been irregular. Two of the nu)sl t'flicient teachers have left the town, and till we can get a fresh sujiply, but little good will be done. Cedar ]fill E.Kfafc. — A day-school for the free chihlren is taught by an api)rentice, who ri'ceives a tritle from their parents, with which she pays her hire. Her iiidel'atigable exertions have been amply compensatecl by the rapid improvement of the children. At a j)ublic examination by the IMissionary, at Christmas, the congre- gation was highly interested while listening to young children repeating correctly the whole of the Catechism No. 1, and a large portion of No, 2. They can also read the New Testament correctly. Number in the day- school, 16' ; Sunday-school, 'Id. ToiuGo. — Sc'ar/>o7'on///i. — With feelings of gratitude to Cod, we re- cord that .success has attended the labours bestowed upon this Sabbath- school. The teachers ha\ e been more than rewarded for their pious services. At Mount St. (ieorge, and Lower Town, there is a want of teachers. The attendance of tiu; scholars has been in general regular; their behaviour good, and their improvement in proportion to the instruc- tion they have received. Scarboroi gh . . Mount St. George . Lower Ton. u . . TEACIIEUS SCHOLAKW. Adidts. Hoys. Girls, 13 12 29 8 Ui 3t) .90 28 40 IG 1 49 1 104 158 Total Scholars . . . 311 1837. 1837. SCHOOL RErORT.--»ARBADOES. 53 iit present )()> s, 27 1 ; i:t'iits, this ill be able rovemeul. rs, I mule, laaiiif'estetl ulJ obtain vvouM be- Dll. J recently good tes- .uuales, ~). I has been town, and Light by an 1 she pays asatefl by le eongre- repeati ug of No. 2. the day- d, we re- Sabbath- leir pions a want of regular ; iustruc- Hs. )() 18 |0 DKMKUAUA DISTUKT. ftEOiiGU Town Sfn/t/o// Sr/ma/. — One hundn-dand forfy-fivo children have been admitted since the last Ihporl ; but. notwitiislaudiug tliis in- crease, there is no material improvement in the attendance. The indif- ference of the parents in too many instances, the uidavonrahle state ol'the weather during a great part of the year, and many of tin; male teachers being frerpiently called away by their oi-cnpations into the country, render it a work of no ordinary dillicnlty to keep up the school ; however, having had a fe.v zealous teachers added recently to the nmnber, there is ground to hope the school will be more etlicient than heretofore. 43 children have been nu)ved to higher classes, ."i male and "i female teachers have been received. Total male teachers, ii; female, 21. Male scholars, l.W; female, 'I'll] ; total, 4 1 '.). Kinifston Chapel. — A few of the children acrpiitted themselves well on the day of j)ublic examination. Hoys, f)'2; girls 112; total, 231. Teachers, male, 7 ; female, 8 ; total,!.'). Mahaica Sunday Sell vol. — Altogether, we feel greatly encouraged by ♦he success of our past eiforts, notMithstandiug the diflicnlties w»' have had to en'ounter, and are led to hope, that, by the continuance of our ex- ertions, the school will soon be much improved, and be a blessing to many. The numbers attending the school, boys, 88 ; girls, loo; total, 243. Teachers, male, 3 ; femaU', fi; total. 9. ]Jarhadoi:s»SV«(/: female, 5 ; total, 10. Tichnont H'tU . — Since the erection of the chapel at this place, about two months ago, the school has been more favourably circumstanced ; and we have a prospect of usefulness in it for the coming year. Several tricnds from Town assist in teaching. Boys, 20; girls, 25; total, 4.'5. Teachers, male, 6; female, 3; total, 9. Catechumens, 70. Providence. — ^This school is composed entirely of children and young persons from the neighbouring estates. Both young and old manifest an earnest desire to learn to read, and in the course of the year several have made considerable progress. A few of the adults have been baptized, after due instruction both in the school and on week-evenings at the Misi- 54 SCHOOL REPORT.— JAMAICA, 1837. n sion IToiiSf. Wo trust lliat our <'ll(>ils to" tcacli llic rising ijonoration will he loiind to coiitriljuti' to tin- interests of trui' r('li<>ion. The nnni- vcrsary at Christinas was attended !>> a erowdi'd eon^^'re^'afion ; and with pleasure they listened to ahout .'?(> of the children, who repeated several chapters of the Holy Seriptun-s, and various seleetions suited to the oc- rasion. Male scholars, (iU ; female, .M7 ; total 1()<). Teachers, male, 0; female, 12; total, >[. ' SpeUfht's Town. — This school is lield on two evenings in the wc k, Avhen the attendance is better than on the Sal>l)ath. Male scholars, 35 j lie- male, 68; total, 103, Male teachers, 3; female, lO;. total, 13, JAMAICA DISTRICT. Kingston. — Parade ChapcL — This school continued in a very pros- perous state until about the middle of tin* year, when a number of the children were withdrawn in conse(pience of the opening i)f several day- schools. We believe that the organization of our day-school, which we anticipate immediately, will produce a favoiu'able re-action on our Sunday-schools. The childri'n have been twice exumini'd diu'ing the year, and have given great satisfaction. Tlu' teachers, with few excep- tions, have been very attentive wxu] diligent. Number in school, boys, 54: girls, 7f); total, 133. Teachers, male, \)\ female, S; total, 17. IVcsh'D Chapel. — l^oys, 1.5; girls, 2o; total, 10. 'J'eachers, male, 1 ; female, 7 ; total, 11. Ehcnczt'}\ — Many of the children in this school have made consider- able progress, lioys, 3.j ; girls, 7 1 ; total, KM), Teachers, male, 1 ; female, 6'; total, 10. Port Royal. — The state of this school affords great encouragement. The greatest credit is due to the teachers for their attention and assiduity. Boys, 75 ; girls, 77 ; total, loi. Teachers, male, 4 ; female, 10 ; total, 14, Spanish Towx. — At present we have H5 boys, 07 girls, and 10 female adults (m the records, but the average attendance does not exceed 130. All are catechised on the Sunday mornings, and generally addressed by the preacher in the afternoon. Teachers, male, 10; female, 13; total, 23. MoRANT Bay. — The Sunday-school at this place has increased con- siderably in the course of the year. Some of the scholars can read the Sacred Scriptures. Adults, 20; boys, 57: girls, 55; total, l.')2. We have 3 male, and 5 female teachers, in all, 8. Had we a day-school we should see greater pros])erity, Yallahs. — During the greatest pari of the year the attendance of tlie scholars was very encouraging. Many of the apprentices can read with a good degree of accuracy the TV'stanu'nts so kindly given them by the Bri- tish and Foreign Bible Society, and can answer with pleasing readiness the questions in the Catechism ; and all have made satisfactory proficiency, A number of children and adults have gone from our school to a week- day-school, as well as a Sunday-school formed in the neighbourhood, which has reduced the number. At present it is, adults, 24 ; boys, 30 ; girls, 26 ; total, 80. Grateful Hill, — The Sabbath-schools which existed here have during the year been completely annihilated by the establishment of 1837. 1837. SCHOOL REPORT JAMAICA. 55 •ncration 'he iiiini- and with d Muvcral the oc- luaU', ; Lht' we<'k, s, 35 ; le- ery prob- er ol' tho I'lal (hiy- j\, which II oil our uing the ■\v excep- Dol, hovs, 17. , male, 4 ; coiisiilcr- temale, agement, issiduity. total, It. female eed i;^(). I l)v the ,2-]. d con- read the We have e should ceot" the ad with the Bri- incss the liciency. a week- )urhood, Dys, 30; re have ment of sc parochial schooln in connexion with the estahlislied church in this part of flio island, 'rhese schools are free schools; they give instruction in all its lu'cessary hrani lies on the week-days, and on tlic Sahbath-days the scholars, as a coiuhlion of their coniiiuiing in the day-schools, are ohhged to attend, to read, learn the Catechism, and hear the prayers read hy thi- schoolni.ister, who was once a memher of the Methodist So- ciety. The parochial schools also give week-night and ISahbath-day in- struction to adults gratis. With such rivals we had not the means of successfully comp<'ting, and the result has been as above stated. Both adults and children are all anxious for learning in its various useful and necessary branches, and they will have it wherever it is to be had. The late liberal grant of the government and of the committee for the erection of a school-house at this ])lace, has afforded great joy to our people, and we have no doul)t that when an ellicient school commences its opera- tions on Methodistical principles (especially Wa free school), it will s :)on he tilled with attentive! pupils, and prove a powerful auxiliary in enlipht- ening anil converting the poor, ignorant, and demor;, ized portion of vhis population. MoNTEGO Hay. — M()))te{fo Hay. — ^The attendance of thr> ('hildren be- longing to this school has not been so steady as we could have wished, for which many reasons might be assigned. Many of the chil;Jren ha> i? nevertheless made considerable |)rogress in reading, spelling, and tit knowledge of our Catechisms. ]Joys, 47; girls, 107; total, lo4. Teacl ^^rs, male, 5; female, 1 I. liamble. — This school was re-organized at the commence) nen; of the year, and is now in a very prosperous state. Many read me Word of God, and have become ellicient teachers of the lower classes. Boys, 103; girls, 81 ; total, 184. Teachers, male, 6; female, 2. BeechauK Sandy Bay. — The children in this neighbourhood are much in need of the means of obtaining religious instruction. We know of no place more destitute. The weekly instruction impavted in our Sabbath-school has heen made a bles.sing to many, though the school has suftered much for want of efficient teachers, the adults generally needing to be taught as nuich as tlie children. Boys, 89 ; girls, 74 ; total, l()3. Teachers, male, 3; female, '2. Falmouth. — Of this school our prospects were very cheering soon after the opening of our chapel. Many of oui Vu i:^,' people, to the mini" ber of eighteen, came forward promptly, and •!'■ red their services as teachers, and the number of scholarsj^soon amounted to upwards of 250. But we regret to state that, though the teachers have generally been at their post, there is a [)ainful negligence an(i carelessness on the part of the children, which is perhaps wholly at*^ributable to the jjarents, who have not yet learnt to appreciate fully the importance and value of Sunday-schools. We hope, however, by perseverance and the Divine blessing, to rouse the ])arents t, a sense of their duty, and again to see hundreds where they "• will learn betimes to walk in Wisdom's way." Boys, 50; girls, 70; total, 120. At Stewart Town our Sunday-school now assv.:r.»s a most interesting character, and would be much more so but ^br a painful want of help. The average attendance of children is about 70. The improvement of the children, both in general manners and reading, is very apparent, and {Ti! 56 SCHOOL REPORT. — JAMAICA. 1837. U ft ii ii truly gratifying. The regularity of tiieir attendance evinees their attach- ment to the school, l^oys, 30: girls, 10 ; totil, 70. Teachers, male, 1 ; female, 1. Total nnniber of scholars in the Falmouth Circuit : — I3ovs, 100: girls, 1 10 ; total, 240. Teachers, male, 10; female, 10 ; total, 20. St. Ann's Bay. — During the greater part of the year, an interesting and efficient evening school has been conducted here by the Missionary and his wile. Old and young liavt! manifested a strong desire to learn to read ; many, who at the beginnins;' of the year were ignorant of letters, now read for themselves the Word of Life. Boys, 36; girls, 26; total, 62. Teachers, male, 1 ; female, 1, Ocho Rios. — A day-school was comni'^nccd here in May last, which has been ably conducted by Mr. J. Green, and has been productive of great good. During the iirst six months great mmibers attended, but owing to an epidemic among the ciiildreu, we cannot now report so favour- ably. Boys, 23; girls, 16; total. 39. lirecham-vilk'. — Since ihe r(>sidence of a Missionary here, an even- ing st^hool has beeu conunenced, atul the children eagerly attend foia* times in the week. Their progress is creditable to their circumstances, and the testimony of their masters and mistresscis is, that since their at- tendance they have become more respectfid in their behaviour, and more attentive to their relative duties. Boys. 19; girls, 14 ; total, 33. Total number of scholars in the Circuit : — Boys, 76; girls, 56; total, 134. Total number of teachers : — Male, 3 ; female, 1. Pout Antonio. — The attendance and improvement of the children in the course of the year have been encouraging. At present our only teachers are soldiers of the 64th regiment : their zeal is highly praise- worthy. Boys, 55 ; girls, 47; total, 102. Teachers, 7. Hope Bay. — Boys, 15 ; girls, 25 ; total, 40. Teachers, male, 1 ; fe- male, 2. Lucji:A AND Savanna-la- Ma u. — Lucea. — The plan of holding the school two nights in the week, as well as on the Lord's day, has been attended with good eiFect. The scholars have been regular in their at- tendance, and the teachers h.vve manifested a degree of attention and zeal highly creditable. Adults, 20; lemale adults, 17; male children, 66; female children. Ill; total adults, 37; total children, 177; total number of scholars, 214. Teachers, male, 4; female, 10. Providence. — We have made arrangements to commence a school here at the beginning of the year. OitACABEssA. — Morley. — Boys, 30: girls, 58 ; total, 88. Teachers, 6. Port Maria. — Here a few have evinced a desire, not only to read God's Holy Word, but also to experience 'its vital influence upon their hearts. Boys, 17; girls, 23; total, 40. Teachers, 4. Guy's Hill. — Many of the children have made creditable progress in reading and in the knowledge of our Catechisms ; it is likely to continue prosperous. Boys, 30 ; girls, 48 ; total, 78. Teachers, 7. Dcrry. — This is a very promising school. Boys, 40 ; girls, 39 ; total, 79. Teachers, 2. Clarbndon. — James' Place, Clarendon. — Boys, 20; girls, 20; adults, 12; total, 52. jratsonton, V'erc.--'T\\e instruction of the rising generation here alao devolves upon the Missionary, who is unable to visit this place more : 8' !! 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — BAHAMAS. 57 than once a Ibrtniglit. In adilition to this, he has to travel on that day fourteen miles to preach at Portland, so that it is utterly impossible for him to pay that attention which he could wish. Boys^ 25 ; girls, 30 ; adults, 17; total, 72. Chapfilton. — AVe have formed a small school, consisting of 2.> children and 15 adults. In this department nuicii praise is due to ^frs. Jackson, under whose care they have been principally placed. Hoys, 12; girls, 13; adults, lo ; total. 10, HoNUURAS Bay.— 7/uin''s Cocc Sundtiif School has been carried on with steadiness, but for want of hearty co-operation on the part of the parents there has been litth^ progress or satisfaction. Sjja7itsh IFc/ls School has undergone vario".r; changes; a distribution of reward books has latterly revived it. Bl/fjf.— Ib're the steady exertions of several persons w'hose avocations keep them near liome have preserved this school, and it continues to jirosper. Current. — This school has been very irregularly attended, principally owing to the indisposition and absence of the few teachers. drccn Turtle Ke>j. — The school at this ])laee is improving. Chcrolwc Sound. — The school gives great satisfaction to the parents. Great Harbovr. — Of the children in this school but very few are able to read the Scriptures. % TTAYTI DISTRICT. PoHT Ai; Plaat. — The school is a very interesting and promising part of our work. Some of the children manifest great diligence in learning the Scriptures aiul Catechism. Boys, 18; girls, 22; total, 40. Teachers, male, 2 ; female, 3. Turks' Islands. — The Sabbath-schools are in a prosperous state. The teachers are diligent, and are encouraged by finding that their labours of love are not in vain. The scholars have increased in number, and many make considerable progress in religious knowledge. Boys, 75; girls, 94. Teachers, male and female, 18. f» 1837. 1837. SCHOOL REPORT WEST INDIES. 59 Some Important arrangements have been made by the Committee dur- ing the past year, in reference to Negro-Education. Asfistancc has been obtained by the Society from Government to build twenty-four school- houses in the West Indies, viz. : — three at AnfUjua, one at Dominica, one at Montserrat, one at Nevis, one at St. Chrisfopher's, one at Bermuda, one at St. Vincent's, two at Grenada, two at Barhadoes, two at Demcrara, and nine in Jamaica. lu order that the share of this great national work which has been allotted to the Society may be accomplished in the most efficient and systematic manner, it has been resolve. i to place the achools which are now to be built, or are already in the course of erection, by means, in part, of Parliamentary aid, under the care of two or more General Superintendents. In the llev. Thomas Bewlcy, the Committee have found an individual, whose qualifications eminently fit him for this department of usefulness, and the general superiutcndence of the Society's schools in Jamaica has been committed to him. He has entered upon his work with zeal and diligence, and it is hoped that not a long time will elapse, before all the schools in .Jamaica will be in active operation. Another plan, which the Committee have found it necessary to adopt, is the arrangement for raising, by a special effort, the Society's share of the expense in the erection of schoolhouses. The sum of five thousand pounds has been received from His Majesty's Government towards the erection of the above-mentioned twenty-four schoolhouses, on the con- dition, that the remaining sum of two thousand five hundred pounds, ne- cessary for their completion, be furnished by the Society. The annual expense of supporting the schools, thus to be built, of providing competent Masters and Mistresses, and of meeting all contingencies, must, to u great extent, fall on the regular annual income of the Society, and will be found to entail on that income, a very large additional burden, notwithstanding the local efforts which are expected In the Colonics themselves, both from the parents of the children to be educated, and from the subscriptions of the benevolent public In the several islands. With these views and anti- cipations, the Committee judged it to be altogether improper to take any portion of their share of the expenses of building the schools out of the So- ciety's annual income, and resolved that it should be raised by a special effort, devoted to that particular purpose. Several liberal subscriptions have accordingly been received for this purpose from philanthropic indivi- duals ; but It Is found, that to raise so large a sum as two thousand five hundred pounds, the effort must be general and combined. It has, there- fore, been agreed that one Special Public Collection shall be rcspect'ully requested In the course of the present year, for building the Negro School- ho.uses, from such congregations as approve of the object, and are willing, '■ 1 I 'i\ 60 SCHOOL REPORT CANADA. 1837. : 'i It '1 m t ill this cas^y way, to i)romotc its accomplisliment : and in order to make such collections at once efficient and interesting to our friends, the Com- mittee, with the ap])robation of the Conference, have invited tlie Rev. Edward Frasek, from Antigua, to spend a year in England, and to visit* on this errand of mercy, yuch congregations as may he desirous to par- ticijjate in the benefit to he anticipated from his i)ulpit labours, and to allow him a public collection at the close of each service. Mr, Eraser, it will be remembered, has himself borne the yoke of bondage, and has, therefore, a peculiar and affecting interest in the welfare of the race to whom he is allied by blood, and in Avhose degradation and Avrongs he has had a personal ^participation. The Committee are happy to be able to state, that he has entered upon the work which has been assigned to him, and has met \\"th the most encouraging success. LOWER CANADA DISTRICT. Qi:ebkc, — In tins circuit there arc (bur Sabbath -schools ; in these schools there are '^.50 scholars, — 115 girls and 135 boys. The number of teachers is 14, the wbol(> of wjionx act gratuitously. The teachers take a great interest in the pros})ority of the schools, and from their la- bours nuu'li good may be expected. MoxTHKAL. — In the city and suburbs there arc six Sabbath-schools, including 84 teachers (15 males ; 39 females); 571 scholars (317 boys and 254 girls). The number of verses committed to memory during the year is 7fi,400. Nos, I and 2 of the Wesleyan Catechism have been taught. The central school has on its books, according to its last report, 170 scholars and 27 teaclKM's. Tlie average attendance of the children has b .1 120 each Sabbnth. The majority of the children have learnt the Wesleyan Catechism No. t . and many of tliem are acquainted with No. 2 also. The last has doubled its numbers during the last month. A day-school has also been comu)"'ic(^d under very promising circumstances in the bascMncnt of Gritlin Town diapel. St. Armand's. — The Sabbath-school on Durham Flat was resumed during last summer, and continued in operation for some time. We have commenced a Sabi)ath-school in another part of the circuit. S'FAXSTEAD.— Tlie school at the village of Stanstead has j)rospered during the year ; there are hi it at present, boys, 18 ; girls, 16 ; total, 34. Teachers, males, 3 ; females. 2. OnKM/Fowx. — On this circuit there are two Sabbath-schools, both of which are in a i)rosperous cijnditiou : the avenig(> attendance of scholars is 80: boys 35, and girls 45. The number of teachers is 21: 12 male and 9 female, who regularly and gratuitously attend on the Lord's day. These schools are situated in the most populous parts of the circuit, and, being piously conducted, much good may be expected from them. UPPER CANADA. In the IVIissioiis among the Chippeway and other Indians, there are about 2000 adults ami children taught in the schools. No detailed re- 183/. ' to make the Com- the Rev. (I to visit » js to par- rs, and to Fraser, it and has, le race to gs he has e able to d to him. 183: SCHOOL IIEPOIIT NOVA SCOTIA. (il in these number teachers tlieir la- -schools, 317 boys iring the ive been t report, children ve learnt ited with onth. A nstances osnmed ^Vo have ospered otal, 34. both of ichol.irs "2 male i's day. lit, and, TO are ilcd re- ports have been recently tarnished ; but it is believed they are in a pros- perous and eliicient state. NOVA SCOTIA DISTRICT. Halifax.— Diu-iug the hist sumnur the number of scholars in attend- ance was nearly '20(). Two of tlie siholars of this school during the past year departed this life in the full triiunph of faitiu It is due to the teachers to observe, that they have all been alive to their duty, and punc- tual to their oHicial engagements, ■ ".d that the utmost harmony and unanimity have reigned in their meetings. A Sunday -sclujol has been formed at Ferguson's Cove, under the ausj)ices of the Halifax school, and promises to be abundantly usefid hi disseminating religious knowledge among the children of the village. The teachers of the Halifax school have collected upwards of £4, and provided books for the destitute children at the Co\ e. The number of scholars is 35. Lunenburg. — Our school contahis, children. 30. Teachers, nuile, 2; female, 1. LiVERi'Ooii. — Our Sabbath-school is ui as prosperous a state as we can expect from the present inconvenient place in which we have to teach. In a few months tliis ililliculty will be removed by the erection of a vestiy, which will l)e occupietl as a school-room. Children, 60. Teachers, 2 male, and 5 female. Baruixgton. — The children have been regularly catechised, and some tokens of good aj)i)ear. Children, male, 45: female 41; total, 80'. Teachers, male, 3; female, 3. HoRTox. — The attendance of the children was very resi)ectable last summer, and they nuide considerable progress in obtaining a knowledge of the Scriptures and Hymns. Children, male, 20; female, 25; total, 45. Teachers, I male ; 3 female. Windsor. — The number of children is 50. and the school is in a good state. Teachers, 3 male ; 1 female. Shuben Acadie. — One school. Children, 20. Teachers, 3 male, and 2 female, Parrsboro', — Children, male, 29; female, 25; total, 54. Teachers, 3 male ; 4 female. Wallace. — There are three Sabbath-schools on this circuit, all of which are well attended during the summer. Children, 5b'. Teachers, 5. GuYsBORo'. — Thecliildren have made good progress in the knowledge of our Catechisms. The teachers are pious members of our Society, and we believe are assiduously engaged in watching over the spiritual interests of the children. There has been a school held at Whitehead, among the children of fishermen, during the winter; but as the teacher of it will remove in the summer to attend the fisheries, it will ])robably be disconthmed durhig the summer. Children, male, 26 ; female, 37 ; total, 6'3. Teachers, male, 2 ; female, 4. Sydxev. — Caj/e Breton. — Children, male, 23; female, 24; total, 47, Teachers, male, 5 ; female, 3. Shii'Har3our. — Children, 30. — Teachers, male, 2: female, 2. CnARLOTTii: Towx. — Prince Edward Island. — Childien, male, 58; female, 43; total, 101. Teachers, male, 7; female. 7. ) 62 SCHOOL REPORT. — NEWFOUNDLAND, 1837. 1 ff; NEW BRUNSWICK DISTRICT. St, John. — In tlio city, inal(> teachers, 22 : t'eiuale, 24. Male scholars, 102; female, 17J). Tlie iiuniher of ehilclren connected with the Port- land school is 219: — 29 teachers, licsides the superintendent, secretary, and other oflicers. One little ut three eachers, e. Tlie FRANCE. Paris. — ^The small English Sunday-school at the Pue d'Anjou continues to encourage us. Numbers about the same as last year, 15. Calais. — The Sunday-school is improving ; there are about 35 children. 04 SCHOOL REPORT. — SW .LDEN . 1837, I IJouLOCNi:. — 'Y\u' little Kiifflish Sunday-school rontaiiis about 15 child- ren, aiul on the whole is doine^ well lor the numbers. ijM,r. ANu l^ouHAix. — A Snnday-sehool has been established at Kou- bai\, which averages about iri children. C'.vJAAnos, ikC. — At Caen an Enylisli Sunday-school has been reeently Ibruii'd, wliicli is attended by IH children. L.v Vai XAGii. — In this circuit there are thirteen Sunday-schools, con- taining b/i childi en, all of which give general satisfaction. In the dis- trict there are .'i.'W children in the Sunday-schools. In the I pper Alps we. have foiu' dav-si-hools under our direction. In which there are 90 scholars MEDITKRRANKAN. Malta. — The schools in this ishuul contain 89 children, who learn to read the Word of God. GiHUALTAH. — I am most anxious to see a schooihonse for the Spanish school, with an apartment at least, consecrated to worship. This scenjs indeed to be indispensable. 1 have therefore again applied to the gover- nor for the grant of the piece of waste ground adjacent to the English chfipel, and my re(piest lies before them. The governor sent the Civil P(»lice Magistrate to inspect the school : and this ollicer has reported that such a lunnber of children must not be assembled in this j)lace during the suunuer; but we have now about 6'5 on the books in fair attendance, and admissions are again fre(pient. Our school is larger than it ever was, and is in a state of more hopeful increase, inasmuch as it has recovered from the ohock of an attack which, humanly speaking, cannot be repeated. Our young assistant, I'ascual Negiotto, works to admiration, for having been taught originally in the school, he nnderstands and loves it ; above all, he is the more vajuable. as he is, without exception, the most hopeful Sj)anish convert we have had. Cadi/. — After much ])rayer to God for direction, 1 determined to open a class for one hour on two evenings of each week, in order to read and exi)lain the Scriptures to such boys and girls as vvo\dd be permitted by tiitir parents to attend. Tuesday and Friday evenings appeared to be the most suitable, and I aceordingly requested my landlady to [inform any of her neighbovu's or friends who had children of my intention. At se\eu o'clock, 3 boys and '2 girls came, who can all read well. I put a New Testament into their hands, and after having explained to them the nature and duty of prayer, 1 desired them to kneel, when I invoked the blessing of God on the undertaking. We then read part of the first chapter of St. Luke : as we proceeded, I made occasional remarks suited to their capacities, and afterwards asked them a few questions, and closed again praying. They will come again at the same hour on Tuesday. This is the lu'st meeting of the kind which has been held here for very many years. I trust God will abundantly bless me in the attempt to instil into the minds of these children, the truths of his own W^ord. This Scripture school has been continued, and promises to be useful. SWEDEN. Stockhouj.— I rejoice to say that the infant-school prospers beyond 1837. IvJchild- J Ht Hoii- 1 lecently )ols, t'on- tlie dis- Alps we. scliolai'st learn to ! Spanish lis seems :ie gover- ! Eniilish the Civil )rted that ining the mce, and was, and red from repeated. [r having above t hopeful to open to read ermitted a red to • [inform ion. At I put a em the ked the le first suited closed uesday. or very o instil This 1837. SCHOOL RKPORT. — IRELAND. 65 our expectation^. 13aron Sprengporteu, tiu* lord mayor, inspected the schools at an early period, expresseil hiuiself highly delighted, and gladly accepted the oflico of president of the Society to he estahlislu'd. The school was commenced the 'ifith January, King Charles's birth- day, and the society will, please (lod, be organized on the 3rd May, his grandson Prince Charles's birth-day : which things ha\e great inihiencc liere. The public examination of the two schools now in existence, was held in the E\chant>e rooms in the ^lay of this year, at which Her Majesty the (^neen, her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, with her cliildren. and a large concourse of the must respectable inhabitants of Sto( kholni, were present. All seemed delighted with the progress made; and Her Majesty was, by her own desire, appointed Patroness to the Stockholm Infant, School Society. There being none in this place, who have had opportu- nity of giving attention to the system in Kngland, but myself, this school has given me much to do. 1 was nearly every day ])resent assisting, and had to devise and draw out infant lessons, suited to the circumstances and capacities of the much-neglected children. This proved another heavy, very heavy tax on my time: but, viev\iug the amazing good that may be effected by such schools, I do not consider the time of your Missionary misspent, when it is applied to the introduction and lielping forward such a system. M.iy God grant that all my works may ever be begun, continued, and ended in Him, that I may glorify Him. IRELAND. SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. beyond 1 >iame of the Mission. County. Xo.ol' Schls. \o. Teachers Boys. Girls. 1 Total. Ballieboro' . .'Cavan . 20 200 150 350 Youghal . .Cork . .' Fermoy & Mallow . ,, 1 6 15 15 30 3 2 12 32 28 60 4'Killarney , . Keny . 1 2 10 10 20 oiTarbert & Kilrush .' Kerry iiClare. 1 12 25 35 60 i 6 Gal way . . .Gal way 1 1 7 7 i TjAthlone&cBallinasloel King's Conn. 5 12 45 57 102 8;Cavan . . . Cavan . 1 () 30 .30 60 9 Donegal . . . Donegal i) 43 2()() 221 427 10 Rathmelton, ice. .' ,, 4 27 178 158 336 11 Newtown Limavady Londonderry 4 24 160 160 .']20 12 Port Stewart . - ,, 1 6 12 18 30 13 Ballymena, kc. . Antrim •> It 12 1.30 130 260 14 Hyde Park . . ., 4 33 l.JO 160 310 15 Downpatrick, &c. .Down . 3 41 142 156 298 Total in the Sunday '-schools . 257 1335 1335 2670 F fJ6 SCflOOL UKI'OHT. — IRKLANl). 1837. DAILY SCIIOOLIS. \l\ l\ I n Aame of'tlip School. Missioniiry Circuit. County. Hoys. Giils.'Totul. 1 1 Stone Walls Haillieboro" . Cavan . 30 30 (JO 2 Carrickniiliorna . Hallyshannon J Donegal 42 2H 70 i 3Muclins . J Donegal V ')•) ^ V 1 1 36 1 1 Durin's IJock • 19 *j 35 1 35 70 .5 Haliidavit . «< 9) 3(J 30 60 6 Ardra 1) 61 33 94 7 Gli'nlcary . Hamelton 1^ 73 53 126 8 Gorran Newton Limavady . Londonderry 6G 1 51 120 9 Mayouchill ji • f 4fs 50 98 10 Portrii.sh Port Stewart • 4 25 25 50 11 Billy Coleraine , • ^ 32 25 57 12 Crnaumort' 1 ') • ^ 38 46 84 I'^jissan i • 1 • 1 40 1 22 62 14Carvagli i\e\vtonLiniavadv . 35 , '29 1 ()4 15 Bellaghy . LMagherafelt . " . ^ 1 35 35 70 ISjMagiierall'lt 1 1 *' *t 3f) .30 69 17|Canilea [Balynieua , Antrim .35 35 70 1 B,Newto\vii Cromliu 1 1 9 9 ^ s 5() o.-) Ill I lOiCarnlough . •' ^ 9 45 41 86 20 Aughrim ! At hi one Gal way 25 25 50 21 Fcibane i King's Conn. 20 20 1 40 ■•22!Mo\int Shannon . |Killaloe Galway 25 25 ; 50 •23|Tarbc>rt iKilrusli Kerry 20 20 40 24 iKcnmari' . K Harney 30 30 ' 60 25 !Lisl)t'alid . j Han don Cork" . 25 25 50 '26;Killorglan , Tralee Kerry . 33 31 1 64 Total in Day-Scliools fH],-) 816 1811 '1 'otal in Siinilay and Day -Schools 2300 2181J448I f We have received the I'oUowing connnunications lately, I'rom the Rev. AV. 0. Croggon, the Superintendent of the Irish Missions and Schools, ■ The Mission-schools in Ireland generally consist of four classes, — the Alphabet, Spelling-book, Testament. ;ind Ilible classes, and though this is not the modern plan of arranging ii school, yet it answers very well in those places, where the children are not in such number as to work by the British and Foreign School system. It is an important advantage connected withonr schools, that all the masters are either local preachers, exliorters, or class leaders. This ren- ders their labours not oidy nsefid to tlie children in the school, bnt a blessing to the parents, and to the inhabitants of the village where the s> hool is established. Many of the masters have been engaged years in teaching on the six days, and i)reaching the Gospel on the Lord's day : ' I i 1 1837. 70 ;](> 70 60 I 91 120 120 DH 50 r,7 84 1)2 I ()4 70 (J.O ' 70 llll 86 no 40 .00 40 60 50 64 ic Kev. lools. t all the ?his reii- ol, but a here the years in (i's clay : 1837. SCHOOL REPORT. — IRELAND. 67 besides visitiii<:>' the sick and other ihitics. in the evenings oftho week. The i'ollowini,' is an abstrael oi" tlie Siiperiiitcndenl's lust rcpori. 1. Sftmc irai/s. — James Doimald, ni:istei'. This school is silnaleil in a nioiMitainons part of th<' county t.'avan. The children here, as in all the schools, are taught to read tlie Holy Scriptures, and to repeat portions by heart. The school was established in I8.'',(), aiid alter s(!Ven years' trial, it continues to prosper. At the lastexaniiuatiuu, some ot'the child- ren re[)eated three ehajjters out of the Kpistle to tlie Hebrews, and two classes the Catechism No. 1. Tlu'y learu also to write ami cypher, as in all the schools. 2. Corrk'knahorho. — John I'erguson, master, who has laboured for many years in this village as a local |)reacher, j)roelainiing the truth on the Sabbath, and teaching during the week. At the last examination, one boy repeated three j)salms: another two cliapters; a girl, nine psalms and two eha])ters; and many of the childri'U h,i\ learnt tlie Catechism No. 1. .3. Afitcht'is. — iMichael and Mary Evans, m.'ister and mistress. Two very convenient schoolhouses have been erected by John Hamilton, Esq., who also pays the master and mistress. The school is small, but the children are very attentive. One girl repeated f).0 verses ; another, 8.3, \e. In the boys* school, twelve write and eight eyj)her. 4. Duriri's Bock. — Josej)h Bates, master. The children have very far to eome to this school, yet it has been of great adv.intage. At the last examination, the elder children repeated much of the Sacred Scrip- tures: three girls, 8 chapters in the Hebrews; three girls. 7 chapters iti the same Epistle; and twelve girls either .'5, I, or 5 chapters, and others I or "2. 70 children were pn^sent at the examination, and their progress was pleasing; but the great distance theyliave to eome prevents regularity. 5. BaWdacU. — Patrick Judge, master. Seven yi'ars have rolled round since this school began, and many here have been taught, not only to read the Word of the Most High, btrt to seek that salvation which it un- folds. At tli<» last examination, the 25th Chapter (»f St. Matthew and the 1 2th Cha]>ter of St. John's Gospel were repeated by many of the children. (>. jlrdra. — Joseph Pearson, master. Amidst the distant mountains of Donegal, it is pleasing to behold ;i very interesting group of children learning the way to heaven. Sixty-eight were present at the examination, the'greater part of whom rend in the New Testament. This school is held in the Mission Chapel. On the evening of the examination, a Missionary meeting was held, wheii the house was filled with an attentive audience. 7. Gf(Jnl('ary.~lUmry Hoynes, master. This school is about a mile from the town of Ramelton, situated on a hill. The school is worked partly on the plan of the Ei-itish and Foreign School Society. The classes are well arranged, and h;i e monitors. In the Bible classes are 9 girls and 9 boys. One girl, called Isabella Magowin, repeated 8 chapters ; another, Martha Gregg, 6 chapters, and others, 4, 3, 2, and 1 : the boys, 3 or 4 chapters each, and the lesser children according to their ages. 90 child- ren at the examination. 8. Gorran, — George Huston, master. This is one of the schools es- tablished by the late Dr. Adam Clarke, as the inscription over the door states, and the sehoolhouse has been used for a chapel and Sunday- 08 SrriOOI. F{F.I>ORT. IRELAND. 183: ' : M vf [1 i • "!?.• ; school, us well as Tor a (Ly-scliool : thus aiisweriiif; the object of the excel- lent iiiiiii who lu'ifuii it. llvcrv Smiday nioriiiiii,' thi' master jwi ;■; the scholars Irom eiirht to ten o'clock. Ahoiit 70 are <;euerally [ it • 'lit ; to these he <,nves a lesson in tlie Word ot'(io(l, aci'onipaiiied witi: i inljiv* exhortations. A nuniher of the I'eniale pupils are taujj,ht ueedle-work, hy one of the master's daughters, on week-ilays. at hours appoiutt'd for that purpose. 9. Miii/o/tt//////. — William Jfecd. master, who was appointed hy Dr. Adam Clarke hiniself, lor the doctor took a pair ol' spectacles from his jtocket. placed them in tiu'ir proper position for llie master to use them, and said. '* William, teach the chihiren as lou<>- as you are ahle." This was his diploma. The ad\ antaoes of the institution appear in the increase of Scripture kuo\vledu:e, attention to pra\er, ol)servance of the Sahhath, aiitl the uiviiifi' up t)f connnun sweariuj^. The children who read the Scriptures are ahout '2(i. 10. Portnisli. — (ieorfre Kevali, inasler. This is one of Dr. Adam Clarke's schools, and a very neat huildins;' it is. with the hell the doctor j)rocured. fixed ou the to]) to call the children to school, and the ])eople to worshij). The master has, since the conuneucement of the school, laboured here ou the Sabbath, andduriu"' the week, in teachino; the chihi- ren anil preach iuij the Gospel. 11. BiUij. — James Diver, master. This is also another of what are called Dr. Adam Clarke's schools, where the schoolhouse forms a chapi 1 on the Sabbath, in which the preacher or missionary proclaims the glad tidings of salvation to perishing men. ]'2. Croa/pmirt'. — Joseph Diver, master. 13. Lissdv. — David M'Cindy, master. These two schools also were fouuiled by Dr. Clarke. They are situated in the distant parts of the island, not far from the Giiuit's Causeway, aiul about two miles from one another. 13efore the schoolhouses were built, the excellent doctor began to arrange for the school. One of the masters informed the writer, ttiat the doctor assembled the chihiren and their parents under a hedge, and delivered a very ))Owerful discourse on the advantages of education. This is remembered with pecidiar feeling by those who attended : and the im- pressions survive the excellent person whose voice is heard no longer. "• He being dead, yet speaketh." A more ])artic»dar account of these schools woukl have been given, if the Superintendent had not been hindered by alHictiou from examining the children on his last visit ; but the next re- port, it is hoped, will contain more minute particulars, as to the progress of the children, and the tasks they have learnt. The last reports from the masters of Dr. Clarke's schools are encouraging, 14. Garraf/h. — Alexander ]\lontgomery, master. This school has been lutel) re-conunenced, after some interriiption by change of masters. It is divided into three classes. There are 14 in the Alphabet, 23 in the Spellii.'g-book, and 27 read in the Scriptures ; and when more books and abetter outfit are provided, there is no doubt the object designed will be accomplished. 15. BfUaijlui. — Edward Finlay, master. This school has been con- ducted for many years by tlie master, in which the children are taught .0 read, write, and cypher, and many children in that time have left the school fordiiierent avocations, guided, we trust, by those principles taught in the Holy Scriptures which they have learnt. 1837. 183: SCHOOL REPORT. — IRKLAXD. 0)9 thi' excel ii' ; ; . the l'«;s'nt; t(» .i: ' I laliiv' •-v.Drk, l)y 'il Ibi' that ed hy ])r. K I'roin his use tlu'in, le." This u' iiiereaso I' Sahhath. c) read the )v. Adam tlie doctor e |)eoj)le to le school, : the child- tf what are s a chapi 1 IS the ghiil s also were arts of the s from one ictor he";m vriier, that ledge, and ion. This d the im- iger. " lie se scliools ndered i)y le next re- e progress lorts from ;)! has been isters. It 23 in the ore books designed been con- ire tanghl ^e left the )les taught It). Afa;/ln'i'nl\'lt. — William Hocy, master. This school also ntl'.M'ed interruption by the th'partnrc of the master to America, but began ajruin with H children: they now amomil \n (if), divided into four classes, of which ten read in the Old Testanuiit, twenty-six in the New Ti'sfament, The children are beginning to learn portions of Scripture, iis well as the Catechism. The siliool is held in a very conv»'nient chapel, where the (iospel is i>reaehed regularly. The master is a local preacher, and is use- i'ully employeil. 17. CiD'nlra. — H. A. Diver, master. It is situated on the main n)ad from IJallymena to Coleraine, in a district where there is much need for such an institution. The attendance varies, owing to the employment of the eliler chililren at particular seasons of the \eur in the fields. Ik'twceii twenty and thirty are connnitting to memory jiortions (»f the Old and New Testament: twelve ha\e learnt the whole of the Catechism No. 1; and I 1 nearly the whole of No. 2. 1atiently ])ersevered in his work in this ohscure village, in the county of verry, and not without success. At the last examination, fourteen of the children repeated portions of the Scriptm'es from the Acts and the Gospel of St. John, and many repeated the Catechism No. 1. Such is a very brief accomit of the Wesleyan IMissijii Irish Schools. Besides these and the Sunday-schools, the Missionares and Scri])tmv- readers give instruction to children at the houses they visit, and hear them re})eat portions ol' the Scriptures, .-is well as the Catechisms. T( is considered desirable to increase the ?\umberof schools ; and we pray, " O Lord, send now prosperity ; let thy work a})])ear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children."' !l^i) i; iii , I \i : ! i-1 1837. Scriptures, Catecliisni latod south atel y, some ren s('eme(l Diisitlerahie in a very iflicult for assemble, pgularly in the master county of burteen of ts and the GENERAL SCHEDULE OF THE WESLEYAN SCHOOLS. APKIL. 183?. I Schools. Scri])ture- , aud hear rns. It is pray, " O ■ai)ts. and STATIONS. Irelam> . . . . Paris Calais, 4 1276 .07 1575 20 244 11 110 15 91 48 726 93 780 49 877 -- 171 26 171 14 121 16 311 50 647 11 243 2 50 128 1123 52 131 34 192 164 13 212 17 254 29 501 20 240 21 131 2362 39626 * Not abceitaincd. ^ ■^s \So7. I I Adults and I Chiidrfti I in Schools. 22676 30 1(10 300 30 166 152 115 80 1075 152 68 70 26'JO 439 706 1276 1575 214 110 04 726 780 877 171 171 121 311 647 243 50 1123 431 192 164 212 254 501 240 131 59626 1837. .SCHEDULE OF THE WESLEYAN SCHOOLS. 78 ( Coii/i/inrfJ, STATIONS. Brought forward Bath, 6.0. Stonoy Hill, 6cf. . Port Antonio . Luceji, 61.C. . Orac ■iOU 1 Adults and , Cliildreii in Schools. 39G26 -* 2oO 112 211 28.5 70 113 }0S r>H3 3 15 ir; '10 171 2000 11 2oO * * II 711 12 77 34 ol * 21 ' 80 * * .. * " • * -. * 251 30 IGO&l * iS'ol ascertained. ' I IV' * •J ,11, ■,tt ; '(, i ! 74 SCHEDIXE OF THE WESLEYAX SCHOOLS, {(^iwliniii'ff.) 1837. STATIONS. .Siiliuit'il 'i'eiicliers. (iiatultous Tedcliers, Adults nud Cliildren in Schools. Brought forward . . , . 232 2904 460«4 Liverj)ool Barringtou ..... -• 7 6 60 8G Yannouth .- S 50 Horton, tec • • 4 45 Windsor ..... -- 4 50 Newport ..... .. 4 25 ISliubcnacadie .... 5 20 Parr.sborough 7 54 Wallace -. 5 56 Guyslioroiigli ..... .- 6 63 Cape Breton, Sydney .. 8 47 Ship Harbour .... .. 4 30 Prince Edward Island, Charlotte Town .... .« 14 101 Jk'deque ..... -. 10 133 NEW Rkunswick, St. John's 75 560 Frederieton 21 165 Sheffield . « - -.« St, Steplim's ..... -- :)D 478 VV'estnioreland . . / . .. 12 80 Betitcodiac ..... ... 4 27 Su.ssex Vale . . . . i _. -- .. Annapolis, ice. . . . . , .- li 117 Bridgetown, ike — 4 20 .Miramiehi ..... .. 10 57 Woodstock, \c .. 13 58 Bathurst -- 4 33 Newfoundl.vnd .... St, John ...... .. 11 110 Harbour Grace .... .. 8 36 Carbonear ..... • .■ 30 240 Blackhepd, is;c __ 17 225 Pevlican. .^c .. !0 151 Port-;!e-Grave .... .. (I 116 Brinrus, i^c. . .. 23 220 Trinity Bay ..... .. 4 54 Bona\ ista, &:c. .... , » . ^ * Grand Bank .... .. a r:io Burin ...... ».. .. ^ lla)U's Harbour .... .- — i^' Total "■A-i 1 33(t7 1,0686 * >\ t ascerlaint a. ■i 'f 1837. tous its. 1 Adults iuiJ 'i Cliildren in Schools. 4 160«4 7 60 f) 8G S 50 4 45 1 50 1 25 5 20 7 51 J 56 63 ^ 17 t 30 { 101 ) 133 ) 560 165 1 478 80 27 117 20 1 57 58 33 110 36 210 2'>5 151 116 220 54 * 55 * 1.9686 *1 ili .^.- ■£ ; m THE WESLEYAN METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. TO AMOUNT OF SPECIAL CON- TRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FOR SCHOOLS. Dr. £. s. d. Subscriptions in the Mission House List .... ft? London District ditto. ... 47 9 5 Bedford and Northampton ditto 1.') 8 Kent ditto 10 Norwich and Lynn ditto I Devonport ditto 1 Cornwall ditto h \h 3 Bristol ditto 2 Birmingliam and Shrews- bury ditto Ifi Liverpool ditto ., 11 10 Manchester and Bolton ditto 71 1 6 Halifax and Bradford ditto 7r> 9 Leeds ditto 3K 3 (> Sheffield ditto 1 Lincoln ditto 2 18 (> York ditto :i "Whitby and Darlington ditto 4(i 4 11 . Newcastle-u])on-Tyne do. 1 France ditto 5 Gibraltar ditto 34 7 1 Madras ditto 108 3 ',) Sierra Leone ditto 7 1 8 St. Mary's, Gambia, ditto (i St. Vincent's ditto 81 7 4 Contributions towards the Schc^'s in Ireland, esta- blished by the late Rev. Dr. Adam Clarke 40 Special Contributions for Ne- gro School -Houses in the West Indies 267 14 2 GoverninentGrantsforditto 5000 BV AMOUNT FOR OF EXPENDITURE SCHOOLS. 12 2 13 1 19 10 7 4 5 3 14 2 i:'8797 8