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CHARLOTTETOWJti^ TES Dl PRIJN PB] &&^^<^^ ^^ TESTIMONIALS, &c. RECEIVED BY IS. S. EniSIPiaiBBYSo liiSQ DURING THREE YEARS RESIDENCE IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1847. CHARLOTTETOWN: PRINTED BY JOHN INQSt QUEBN STREET. m OS " The 1 demy desi Royal Gaz made, sine tion— a pr only the a Masters, instructior auspices- ted by the departmer last exami Dec. 22 [The Lieu "Itiisi comparisc of this Ir years ago to estimai first year to me ver ^ was in di ^^ii^^^'Ci^'Ci*^^^ OF TRUSTEES OF CENTRAL AOADEnZY, CiiRisTBiAs Examination, li345. " The Trustees and Governors of the Central Aca- demy desire to express, through the medium of the Jtoyal Gflrc/Zc, their entire approbation ofthepro^:)ss made, since last year, by the scholars in that Instil i- tion— a progress which, in their opinion, evinces not only the ability and i^''ustry of the Head, and other Masters, but the happy results of the system of instruction which is at present in operation under their auspices— results, tho progress of which is exhibi- ted by the more advanced state of knowledge in every department of science and literature, observable since last examination." Dec. 23, 1345. [The Lieut. Governor's Address on the same occasion.^ " It is not for the purpose of drawing an invidious comparison that I call to your remembrance the state of this Institution when I came to the Colony four years ago ; but it is necessary to do so, in order justly to estimate its present condition. At the end of the first year I attended an examination, which appeared to me very little to merit that name; ^.he Institution was in disrepute — without a system — without disci- [4] plinc — the number of students rapidly decreasing— aud discreditable habits encroaching upon those who remained. The Institution had, in short, accomplish* ed an unenviable distinction, threatening its anaihi* lation. '* It has been my happiness to witness the govern- xucnt of the Institution pass into other, and, I must say, more able hands: the result has been, that its character has sustained a masterly and complete reno- vation in the charge of the present Head Master, supported by two others subordmate to him, all select- rd in a careful and judicious manner by the Trustees. TJnder its present system, the Institution has estab- lished an undcniablo claim to a very elevated repu- tation. '•'riie examinations of last year were creditable; I)ut — through the zeal, ability, and method displayed by the present JMasters — it has this year been infi- iiitely surpassed; the natural abilities of the student having been developed by the judgment, and nourished {)y the knowledge of the instructor. '< I must express myself also extremely gratified, by observing the emulation that has distinguished the students throughout the severe examination to which they have been subjected; and although the contest for superiority has been ardent, yet it has been totally divested of all acrimony: the rivalry of the student has not mterrupted the friendship of the schoolboy. *' I shall now proceed to the pleasing duty of dis- pensing the presents which have been provided to reward the more meritorious ; but I will not sit down without expressing my confident belief that in those assembled before me, I see the embryo of a future power that will advance this Island to a place she is very capable of maintaining amongst the Colonies of the British Crown.'* From " The Islander f'" Januai'y, 1845. Central Academy. — We have been highly pleased during the week at the examination of the pupils in this Institution; the results in every department have [5] hcen of tl»o most {jmlifyinfi clinracter, reilccting the hi;'li«st crtMlit on the Master"* and the Scholars. The marked itn|n*ovem«»tjt in the maiia;,ement or' the Ach- (lemv is, beyond controversy, evinceJ by the projjress made in each bratich of education. We speak, and not nnadviseilly, l)nt wilii the coiicurrentfe of compe- tent jud^'CM, when we say that the youth of this Uland liuve within their reach means of iiistriiction quite jMiual, if not superior, to tliose attainable at Windsor, III the Canadas, or New I'runswick. If circumstances permitted, and tliero existed any endowment, we thint' A fair claim mi'' ht b e made for tlie crectioa of this (i>>ta!jlishnu:n[ to the rank of a Colle;^e; the advan- tages of wliicli maybe easily understood, when we see candidates for the dillerent professions, forced — •at ;.'reat expento to ihcir parents — to fjraduate in Col- le;.^es, where — and we do not speak it to their dispa- i"a;(einent — the means of instruction arc not of u iii;,dier character than those we [lO^sess at home. U hilst, however, the higher branches of Educatiun are well supplied, it is the peculiar characteristir: of oar Academy, that all the lower and elementary sub- 1- jeots are [-laced within tiie reacli of the yo!in;ie: scholars, and poorest of ttie population. We tiiin these things arc of the utmost importance, as induce- ments to the emigration of capitalists; for the state of education will always be, to persons contemplating settlin;; amonjjst u.^, a subject of the most anxious encpiiry. We think we ou<,^ht not to close our notice of this subject, without returning our thanks to the Trustees of the Academy for that steady perseverance in support of its di>cip!ine and elHciency, which is so generally useful, and affords the best encouragement to the Masters. Teslimotnah. — Xo. I. His ExcELLENcy Sin Henry Vere Huntley, Lieutenant GovEimon. Government House, Aug. 6, 184o. My dear Sir ; In reply to your letter of the 4th instant, requesting me to state nrjy opinions with respect to the present [6] condition ofthe Central Academy, and in the dischar;;e cfyour duties in the position you till as Head Master of that Institution, I have to assure you ofthe un- (jualified pleasure I feel in being called upon to bear testimony upon this subject, because, previously to your arrival in this Island, the Central Academy had fallen into such degiadution, that many families pre* fered sending their sons, for the purpose of education, to private teachers in Charloltetown ; and, conse- (jueritly, the students of the Academy were diminished in nun;ber to less than half of those now under your charge. At the period I allude to, there appeared to lie neither religious, moral, nor classical instruction zealously or properly conveyed. Indeed, insuhordi- DatioQ and disregard of authority and of character seemed to prevail. I have now the very gratifying task of stating tiiat this ruinous want of system has been, by you, totally overthrown ; and a system, by you established, of a nature the most opposite: and I must add that, under your control, the Central Academy has not only re- jiaiaed the .students who had been withdrawn, but has also acquired many others ; a clear proof of the esti- mation in which your exertions and abilities are held. 1 think it right to enclose an extract from the Speech I addressed, in March last, upon this subject to the Houses of Legislature.* Believe me, dear Sir, Your very obedient Servant, H. V. Huntley, Lt. Gov. 11, II. Humphreys, Esq., Central Academy. * The following is the extract alluded to : — " It is with tlie sin- cerest grauficaiion that I notice the advance of the Educational institutions throughout this Island ; 1 feel it my especial duty to observe upon the unwonted position to which the Central Academy lias attained uniiet' the reorganization of its aystera lately introduced and carried out with great i.m\.'' No. 2. (The Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island.) I have much pleasure in certifying that Mr. Edward R. Humphreys, Head Master of the Central Academy in this Island, has conducted that Institution with mat zeal and ability ; — that bis high classical attain- ments, indefatigable personal exertions, and very judicious management, added to his exemplary moral character, have mainly contributed to raise that In- stitution to a high rank in public estimation, and much to advance its prosperity. I also certify that Mr. Humphreys has, by his literary productions and exertions, been greatly in- strumental in promoting the cause of education throughout the Island. E. J. Jarvis, Chief Justice of Prince Edivard Island, and President of the Board of Governors and Trustees of the Central Jicademu Mount Edward, 12th August, 1845. No. 3. [The Honorable R. Hodgson, Attorney General.) ' Charlottitown, p. E. Island, 13th August, 1845. My dear Sir ; In reply to your note of this date, 1 beg to say that it affords me great satisfaction to be enabled to state, that since you have filled the situation of Head Master of the Central Academy of this Island, the Institution has prospered amazingly, and that you have raised its character, as a seminary of education, in the estimation both of its Governors, and of the PubHc at large, from a very low one, to one of the very highest degree — that your talents as a Classical scholar — your general acquirements — admirable sys- tem and mode of communicating the knowledge you possess, and your gentlemanly conduct and character, [8] have alone been the m«ans, under Provitlence, of working the great change in the Institution -. and I may likewise add, that you have conferred lastinj; benefits upon this community, by your publishel educational works, which evince talent of the hij;hest order, and bear ample testimony to the veracity of this my opinion. I can have no objection to your using this note ia any way you may deem conducive to your views. ^ Believe me to remain, Your's very sincerely, R. HoDOsox, One of the Governors oj the Central AcctcUmj; rrcsident of the Legislative Council, and Ht\ JMajcstifs Jittorney General of P. E. Island. No. 4. (Hon. Joseph PopCf Speaker of the House of dsscmblij.) I have much gratification in bearing testimony to the unwearied zeal and great ability _, wil!i which Mr Edward R. Humphreys has, since his appnintment in 1844, discharged the important duties of Hoad .AInster of the Central Academy of this Island, whereby lie has succeeded in raising the character of that Iti«ti- tution in Public estimatio-n, to a degree heretofore unattained ; whilst his unremitting exertions m the cause of general education throughout this Colony, hare been such as to confer much benetit on the com- munity at large . Joseph Pope, Spealxr of the House of Assemhhj of Prince Edward Island; Member of the Executive Council; and one of the Trustees of the Central Academy, Bedeque, P. E. Island, August 12th, 1845. [9] No. 5. [Tlie Hen. T. H. Haviland, Colonial Secrdary.^ It affords me much satisfaction to be enabled to contribute my testimony to the beneficial effects which have resulted from the unwearied zeal, assiduity and ability, with which Mr, Edward Rupert Humphreys lias conducted the Central Academy of this Island, since his appointment as Head Master of that Esta- blishment in 1844, To him alone is due the credit of having placed the Institution in that high position which it at present possesses, and which promises fruits of permanent advantage to the Educational interests of this Colony. The classical acquirements of Mr. Humphreys, are amply tested by the literary works which have been produced by him, some of which have passed through the press of this Island. T. H, Haviland, Colonial Secrclanj of Prince Edward Island, No. 6. [The lion, Charles Ilensleij.) Dear Sir; I have much pleasure in testifying to your very able and zcabus exertions, as Secretary of the Board of Education, to improve and organize a better system of Education in this Island: but I am more particu- larly concerned in bearing witness to your successful labours in the Central Academy, which, under your superintendence, has most deservedly attained a standing and reputation it had not previously enjoyed. I am, dear Sir, Very faithfully yours, Charles Hensley, Vice President of the Trustees of the Central Academy, and a Member of the Executive Council. [10] No. 7. {The Rev. Dr.Jeiikins, Ecclesiastical Commissary.) Charlottetown, August 13, 1845. My dear Sir; As I have no official connection with the Central Academy, and never have attended any of the stated Puhlic Examinations of the pupils, I cannot give you so full and satisfactory a certificate as I could wish. At the same time I consider myself fully authorized in stating that the Academy has attained a high cha- racter and standing since it has been placed under your management. A better system of instruction has been introduced, comprehending a greater variety of Educational branches, and a higher range of litera- ture. The discipline and moral training of the pupils, I have occasion to know, have been much improved. With my son John's progress, whilst he was your pupil, T have every reason to feel satisfied, and am truly grateful for your kindness and attention to him. I am, dear Sir, Very faithfully yours, L. C. Jenkins, Rector and Eccl. Commissary. No. 8. {Tlie Rev. Dr. iViggins, Rector of Richmond Farish.) St. Eleanor's, P. E. Island, 25th July, 18 15. My dear Sir; In reply to your question — " Do you think that the system of Education in Prince Edward Island has undergone any improvement since my arrival ?" I am happy to say, I think it has undergone a very marked improvement. ^ ., From a residence of fifteen years as a Missionary in this Colony, I have had every opportunity of be- [U] comiDg acquainted with the ay&tem (or I would rather say, want of system) of Education in this Island. Up to the time of your arrival, the Central Academy appeared to me to be in a most inefficient state; but since it has been under your care, it has acquired a reputation inferior to that of no establishment of the ]{ind, with which I am acquainted in the Colonies. The common District Schools also — from your laudable exertions as Secretary of the Board of Edu- cation, in sifting the qualifications of Teachers, and from the School-books that you have, published, and otherwise brought into circulation among them, are also very materially improved in their tone and cha- racter. You arc quite at liberty to use this communication in any way in which it may have a tendency to pro- mote your views. Believe me, my dear Sir, Very faithfully your's, A. V. Wiggins, D. C. L. Rector of Michmond Parish. (Second Letter from the Chief Justice.) Mount Edwarp, 29th July, 1846. My dear Sir ; I beg to say that I shall be most happy to confirm, in every respect, my former Testimonial; and, more- over, I beg to offer you my best thanks for your unwearied attention to my son William, who has now finished his course at the Central Academy, and to assure you that [ feel fully sensible of the very satis- factory progress he has made in his studies under your able and judicious instruction. I remain, my dear Sir, Your's very faithfully, E. J. Jarvis. E. R. Humphreys, Esq., Head Master Central Academy. [12] ( The Hon. J. 8. Smithy Treasurer of P. E. Island ) Spring Park, July 20lh, 1846. Dear Sir; As my second son has left the Central Academy, in consequence of going to reside at Windsor College, as a student of Divinity, I feel it due to you to offer jny sincere thanks for the unremitting attention you have bestowed on him, as well as upon my eldest son, who left you last year ; and, at the same time, have to express my perfect satisfaction with the progress they made in the different branches of Education which they were studying while under your tuition, as well as the high sense I have of the anxiety and solicitude you at all times evinced to convey to them those classical and literary attainments of which you are so eminently possessed, and so well qualified to impart. I have only to add, that I trust you may be induced to continue at the head of our Academy for many years longer, as I should personally regret your removal from amongst us, and should look upon such an event as a great loss to the Institution, and to the rising generation of this Island. I have the honor to be, dear Sir, Your obedient Servant, # J. Spencer Smith. E. R. Humphreys, Esq. {Miss Fanning.) October 7th, 1346. Miss Fanning presents her compliments to Mr. Humphreys, and begs to acknowledge, with many thanks, the copy of his works which he has been so obliging as to send for her acceptance, and which she is much gratified in receiving. It has also afforded Miss Fanning great satisfaction to hear, from different sources, of the improved sys-r tern of educatioQ introduced in this Colony by Mr. [13] Humphreys, and she trusts that the Institution over which he at present presides, with so much credit to himself and advantage to the Public, may long have the benefit of his valuable superintendence. E, R. Humphreys, Esq., King's Square. I Second Leltcr from the lion. T. IT. IlavUandj Coloniat Secretary f P. E. Island.) My dear Sir ; It was with much satisfaction that I bore testimony, twelve months since, to the zeal and ability displayed by you as Head Master of the Central Academy; and to their beneficial influence upon the prospects of that Institution. I am happy to be enabled to add, (hat the experience of ihe past year has afforded ample grounds for the confirmation of my previous opinion, both as regards yourself, and the establish- ment over which you so creditably preside. Yours very truly, T. H. Haviland. July 24. {Tliird Letter from ihe same.) Charlottetown, Sept, 29, 1846. My dear Sir; Permit me to acknowledge your very acceptable present of a copy of the " Horace" lately edited by ^ou, and which reflects no less credit upon your scho- lastic acquirements, than it does upon the labour and perseverance bestowed on its production, during a period when the other avocations of your profession must have left you little leisure to devote to it. I am, my dear Sir, ■ - Very sincerely yours, T. H. Haviland. E R. Humphreys, Esq. b [14] [The Hon, E. Palmer^ Member Executive Council, S^x. <24th July, 1846. My dear Sir; I am happy to find — by the manner in which the pupils have acquitted themselves at the late Examina. tion — that the Central Academy fully sustains the high character, and well-grounded popularity, which it so early acquired after being entrusted to the management of the present Masters. I understand you contemplate certain arranjjements for the reception of boarders; I trust your intentions may be carried into effect, that the value of the histi- tution may yet find a more extended sphere. From my own knowledge of your character as a private gentleman, I feel assured that, in entrusting students to your caro, their parents or guardians may rely upon their receiving faithfully every instruction and attention which a proper regard for their welfare and morals may require. I am, my dear Sir, Very sincerely yours, Edward Palmer; Edward R. Humphreys, Esq., Head Master, &c. (The Hon. W. Swahey^ Member Legislative Council] Dear Sir; 1 am happy to have it in my power to thank you for the progress made by my three sons, during the time yoii have been at the head of the Central Aca- demy. As they have been under your immediate care, and in your classes, I think it nothing more than your due that I should acknowledge my satisfaction at the state of their studies. For the present state of affairs in the Academy, we are mainly indebted to the improve- ment which has arisen under your superintendence. I am, dear Sir, Yours truly, W, SWABEY. [15] (Letter froin His Excellency Sir John Harvctj, Sfc. Sfc.) Government House, Halifax, December 26, 1846. Sir; 1 request you to receive the expression of my sincere thanks for your letter, and the books which accompanied it ; and the assurance that, if any opportunity should at any time ofler to enable me to evince my favorable sentiments towards you in a more substantial manner, I shall not be found back- ward in availing myself of it. I remain, Sir, Your very obedient Servant, J. Harvey. E. R. Humphreys, Esq., Prince Edward Island. •Midsummer Examination, 1847, {The Hon. John Brechen, Member of the Executive and JLtegislative Councils.) Thursday, 15th July, 1847. Dear Sir; I was much pleased with the very creditable manner in which the pupils pp'^sed their Examination on Tuesday last, and, as Frederick will not return (in consequence of his being about to commence the study of a profession), I take this Opportunity to ofTer my sincere thanks for your kind attention to him during the period he has been under your care, as evinced by the very satisfactory manner iu which he acquitted himself on Tuesday last. I am, dear Sir, Yours very truly, John Br eg ken. E. R. Humphreys, Esq., *The last under Mr. Iluniphreys' management. [16] (The Hon, R. Hodgson, »9itorney General, &fc,) July 15, 184:. Dear Sir; la reply to your note of yesterday's date, I beg to say that, both as a Trustee and Parent, I feel satisfied with the recent Examination of the pupils in the Central Academy, of which you are the Head, as, in my opinion, the classes which I heard examined, evinced a decided improvement since the last pre- ceding Examination, and I shall, think it only an act of common justice towards you, to express this my opinion on all necessary occasions. Your's ever truly, R. Hodgson'. E. R. Humphreys, Esq. I'Rev. D. Filzgeraldf Jl. B., Curate of Charlottetown.] July 15, 1847. My dear Sir; Having attended an Examination held at the Central Academy on Tuesday the 13th instant, I have much pleasure in stating that the style of answering on that occasion, was alike creditable to Master and Scholars; and that many of the pupils would have done honour to any academy in the Mother Country. I remain, dear Sir, Faithfully yours, David Fitzgerald, A. B. T. C. D, E. R. Humphreys, Esq. IFrancis Longworih^ Esq., M. P. P.] July 16th, 1847. Dear Sir; In reply to your note of yesterday's date, I beg to say that I would be doing you, and the other masters of the Central Academy, a manifest injustice, did I [17] , not at once bear testimony to the very creditable manner in which the pupils in that Institution ac- quitted themselves at the half yearly Examination on Tuesday the 13th instant. I am Dear Sir, Your's, Sec, Francis Longwortii. ]u. R. Humphreys, Esq., Head Master Central Academy, &c. [Fromlhe Royal Gazelle, August 31, 1847.1 We regret to learn that E. R. Humphreys, Esq., the Head Master of the Central Academy, finds it jiecessary to resign the important situation which he holds, in consequence of ill liealth. Mr. Humphreys' loss will be severely felt. As a Teacher, that gentle- man hag brought the Institution under his charge to such perfection, as to render it equal to the first educational establishments in the British Provinces; while he has extended the benefits of the system upon which he teaches, into the District Schools, by per- sonal superintendence of the instruction of many of the Masters. Mr. Humphreys has richly earned the thanks of the community, for the manner in which his public duties have been discharged. He has brought to bear on the interests of Education, great talents, combined with an earnest desire io impart to others the blessing he himself enjoys of sound and classical knowledge. To Edward Rdpert IIcMPHREVSj Esa., Head Master of th'j Central Academy, Charloltetovvn j Secretary of the Board of Education, &c. ^c. We, the undersigned, District Teachers of Prince Edward fslard. l)eg to ofler you the expression of our sympathy for the cause whicii has led you to tender (as we understand; your resigaa'uon of the public ofiices now lield by you, as well as our regret, that any cause whatever should wiilidraw you fronl liiat sphereof action, ia which you have exerted yourself with so much advantage to tue coinmu- «itv. [18] Wliile we avow our conviction that your retirement will be ik serious lois to tiit Colony at large, as evidenced by tin: high Ciiarac- ter to wliich your talents and exertions have raised our principal Educational Institution, we hold it to he our grateful duty more es|)e::ia!ly to hear testimony to llie ready zeal with which you have uniformly imparted to us any instruction we required, andtotk urbanity displayed towards us in your of&cial capacity as beciiuaiy of the Board of Education. Hoping that you may soon he restored to perfect he:ilth, and b? enabkd to renew your arduous and im^.orlant labours^ JlrcJMatd J)IcKeiU Darnel ."Scott JJonald McKinnon John LcFage Fatrick F. Doyh H'm. Dodd Mcx.J\IcJ\''eill Robert Barry John Butler Miles Mclnnis JMalcolin Darrach John Beaton J-lugh JMarlin Jlngus McLeod ."September l&t, 1847. We are, Sir, Your obedient servants, John Stctvart James Douglas John Jiosa J'cler Ross . Alexander McLean Robert Robertson MicluvlMcQnaid E. J. jUcCoriaack Malcolm McDonald Strang Hart Malcolm McKenzic S- Farquharson Alex. McDonald A, McKenzU Sir; Saint Eleanor's, September 1st, 1347. We, the undersigned inhabitants of St. Eleanor's, have heard with deep regret that an impaired constitution, no doubt still more (lebiliuied hy the arduous duties in whicli you have for some years past been so honorably and successfully lengaged, obliges you kj contemplate a speedy resignation of the Head Mastership of the Central Academy. We fear the Colony mustsuffei by this, to us, unlooked-for event, an injury not easily to be repaired, and one that must be severely felt by the rising generation. Tliat your labours have been eminently successful, all admit } and we feel assured that our fellow Colonists will all unite in ex- pressing their regret at your resignation, and wishing you a situation moresuiled to your impaired bodily faculties, and which will afford more ample remuneration for the exertion of your mental energies. Wishing you every happiaess and success in your future avoca- tion. We remain, your obedient servants, A. V. G. Wiggins t D.CL. JF.McEwen Rector of Richmond Farith Wm. WilliwM Joseph Bell, Surgeon Wm. Reid [la] Samuel firern.J. /'. Jatnts Catn/iljcU Ounitl (irnii W.J. To II lor Ctorge Durliij To E. R. HuMi'iiREYS, E&a., kz. kc SfC jym. Carnphdl Tlieo, ChiippilLjun. Charles I'ape JMalthias Juquts. To K.K. IIuMrilllf;vs, Esa., Head Master of the Central Acade- my, kc. SIR; We, llie iiiii!L'r- sion of our cori lnlifMco on t!io (;ause tint has led ynu to detenniiu! upon iliis sli'p, and of our siuctire re;;ict tlial tliis Ci)luny is about iliereliy to lo4i- your valuatile ijcivices as tlto Superintendent uf it» Educational inturciti. We cannot ilo Iuhr than express our conviction that you have con- tributed, in no mnall dci^ree, since your arrival in thia Colony, t.> raise tito st.ind.ird of i^unural Ivhu.ation, and to elevate the tone of leelin;;, as wuil aniou'^st lire Tcaidicrs as tlic taui^litj and we there- lore cannot hut view witli sirkoerc re|^rct the circumstance of your resignation. Ill conrlusioti, wo beg to express our hope that, wherever your luture |(tt may 1)0 cast, similar success miy, under the blessinsj of Divine I'rovidcncc, wait upon your efforts, and that a perfect restoratii/ti of your own health may be accompanied by the tasting iiappincKa) uf yourself and family. Wo are. Sir, Hugh McDiinaM, M.P.P. k Cliarlui .McLaren W. U. Aikcn, J. p. W, Sauilriison, J. i». W, Mackay, j. p. Donald iMcAuliiy John Thonifion Finlay McNeill Robert Cameron Martin IVyrno, j. p. James McDonald Daniel Gordon Alex. Roberlion John Smith John Divey John Kearney John Devereux 1). BlcUuarrie William PoUoo yuur obedient servants, j.p, John B. Hewlett , Alex. Fergussoii Andrew Bearisto Ezra Wick wire William Stiggins William McDonald John McDonald Alurdoch McLean William Stewart Donald Fergujson William Thomson John Clift Archibald White Richard M. Gidley Archd. McKennon John Ross, D. T. Joha Drysdale Peter Fergusson John Richards [£0] To E. R. Hu.MrHRETS, Esa. Sir; Wc liqve received, tlirough the Secretary, your resignation, will: lueiings ul tiiu cleepusl regret. Under any circumstances, your absence from the Mecliani.s Institute would, hy evuiy uu;iiilier, lie rc^urded as a seimuii L<> luit losing your valiialtle assistttnco, tl)rou;;h ill health, remlius ttie deprivation (h)uliiy painful. Tne /eai and ahilily u iih vvliicli yui; have discliarged the duties devolving dn you as Fiesidcnt of out Institute, niciil our wainiest tliauks, while the muiy interesting Lectures you dehvered, nolwiihstanlin:; your otiitn liieiary engine. Dicnts, deserve tiie gratitude of ilie puUlic at large. We a^ain thank you on the part nf the Institute for the intprest you have taken in our elfoits lo ddfu>iu useful Uni)wh;d;;e anion:; the l)eople; and, sliouid you pass tlie m'xt winter anu)n!;>t us, tli;)ii;i: deprived of your directing inllucnce as President, we iiope for ymit ert-operatiou as a Lecturer. Vuurs very sincerely, T. Heath Haviland. Vice President, M. i'. r John Kenny , Secretary Jolin Gainsford Hohert M( Kinlay IJ. VV. Cociiraii George Coles, M. r. l'., Member Ex. Council Thomas I'ethiuk Cif'Ui;;e IJeer, jun l remUtistiit- 1 1 wliicli 301, >iilem of out iiueiestiii;; the intrrest .1111011^ llio t us, iU'.m^i- ojie foi jdic [21] ihii pari tf l!ie Island, we embrace thi«, perlinpn tht |;ist. .'p- p(1rlutllly of recording our Henaoofyour services; and wibliui;; \oa belier liealili and every degree of prosperiiy, We remain, dear Sir, Your modt ubcdlcnt Servants, Tliomas McNutt, J. P. All;in Frasor, 1). T. James Montgomery Neil Ta\ lor W.E. Cl.irli.M. P. P. James Allcit James T'pckwitli Koberl llyiiciman, J. I' John Owen Henjin. IJeari-'to, Jun, {^aniuiM Wilson Jyliii L'rozier. r. !■., Lx. Comici' lin ept, 1817, nd Royalty, ifli'X's in ih"i.H r expressing e tlie more lould labour ;vere duties lost going to your reiire- 'er a severe vidence) of itrict School ► receive an ur worth in