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DEAN HELLMUTH, D.D., -A.t Ijondon, Canada, SEPTEMBER, 1865, WITH TKE ADDRESS., REPLY, &e., ON PRESENTATION OF THE •'HSLLMUTH SCHOLARSHIP," MARCH, 1868. UONDON, ONT., PRINTED AT THE " FHBB PHKSS" STEAM BOOK AND JOB OFFICr, RICHMOND STREET. 1868. f^ i^^mmmmiiiimmm (N PROSPECTUS OF TBI MWTM m^MMmm (LATE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,) FOUNDED BY THE VERY REV. DEAN HELLMUTH, D.D., j\.t Ijondon, Canada, SEPTEMBER, 1865, WITH TEE ADDRESS, REPLY, &c., ON PRESENTATION OF THE " HELLMUTH SCHOLARSHIP," MARCH, 1868. -♦♦♦- LONDON, ONT., fRINTKD Al TUB " FRGG PRESS" STEAM BOOK AND JOB OFFICB, SICUMON'U 8TRIST. mmMMwtm mm^m^i LATE THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, Incorpohatko. J8C.1. ■^-^^t^ PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION. yEliyREmiDI.HmifH,ftDJEMOF and Rector of St. PauI'., Cathedral, London, Crtiadn. MEMBERS OF THfe CORPORATION. THE VERY REVEREND HENRY GRASETT, B.D., Dean of Toronto. THE REVEREND W. WICKES, D.D., Principal and Divinity Professor, Huron College. THE REVEREND CANON BALDWIN, M.A., THE REVEREND A. SWEATMAN, M.A., THE HON. D. L. MACPHERSON, M.L.O., A, CROOKS, Esq.. Q.C, D.C.L., F. WOLFERSTA^; THOMAS, Esq., MAJOR R. J. EVANS, Late H. M. 16th Regt. SECRETARY & TREASURER. MAJOR EVANS, (Late of H, M. 16th Regiment.) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. VigiTOU. THE KIGriT nVA'. THE LORD IHSfloP OF HlJKON. PDEaiDINT. THE VERY llEV. I. llELLMUTir, J).|)., DeaV OF HIIHOV And Rector of .li,il.ir nv Quepn's CN,I1 Belfast, and lTfoSdiolar% F. W. GRUBE, ESQ., B. A ^'^•""''"ng. Cork. Cn.l DAVID HENDERSON, ESQ.', T'C'" ^"'""• C. H. CONNON, ESQ., B. A,, ^"''^ '^^""*'"'*' "^ *' University of Edinburgh. '^"''■'"■n^,i;"'i'T' '^"'■"="'^' '>f-'id«ato in highest 0. A. SIPPI, ESQ., L. A. II. D. JNO. POPE, ESQ. WM. MUNDELL, ESQ. Mdsic Master, -ST. JOHN HYTTENRAUCH, ESQ., B. M. Drawixo .Master -P. W. GRUBE, ESQ. Drill Tnstrdctor.-SERGT.-.MAJOR GRAY, (Late of R. 0. R) GY.M.VA9TIC Master,— SERGEANT. PAGE, (60th Rifles.) Mt ieUlUUtft ^Oll^ge provides a (;.As.sroAL, Scr.N* TiFic and CO..MKRCIAL Education, for the sons of gentlemen com mensurate v^.th the wanrs and progress of this rising country ' The DISCIPLINE of the College is based, as nearly as possible upon the model of the great Public School, of England and G Lny; 6 PROSPECTUS OF HELLMUTII COLLEQB. Tho Utmost caro and attention arc bestowed on the Moral and Religious training of tho Pupils, under tho direct charge of the Rev- the Head Master. Tho fact that tho Masters are resident, secures supervision at all times ; the preparation of the lessons is also under their superintendence. To ensure every home comfort for the Boarders, a Lady of high character and experience is entrusted with the management of tho Domestic Department. COURfsB OF INSTRUCTION. LANGUAGES Ancient— Latin, Greek, Hebrew. Modern— French, German, Spanish, and Italian. MATHEMATICS : Pure and Mixed- NATURAL SCIENCE: Physical Science, Chemistry, Natural His- tory, Geology, Mineralogy, Experimental Philosophy and the use of Instruments. ENGLISH & COMMERCIAL : Composition, History, Geography, Book-keeping, Music, Drawing, Gymnastics, Drill. The above Courses arc divi'^'id into Three Departments :— * I.— THE CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT. II.— THE MODERN & SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT. III.— THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. (1.) In the Classicaij Department, all those branches of knowledge are taught which are necessary to prepare Pupils for the Universities and the Learned Professions. (2.) In the Modern and Scientific Department, the Course of Study embraces less Latin and Greek, and more Mathematics, Modern Languages, English Literature, History, Geography, (including Physical and Political), Composition and Book- keeping. There will be a Special Class to prepare Pupils for the Competitive Examinations for admission at Woolwich and Sandhurst, for direct Commissions in the Army and Navy : for the Civil Service and for Mercantile Pursuits. Also, for the Gilchrist Scholarship, value £100 sterling per annum, .and tenable for three years ; open to all can- didates who shall either be natives of the Dominion of Canada, or reside there three years immediately preceding the Examination. raosi'EOTUs of hkllmutii coi.leoe. (3.) In the JuNiUH Department, younger boys go tlirough u courtio of Study, which will oriui'.lly preiiarc them for either of the two other Departments. S|)eei;il uttontion is pai-l to a thorough grounding in the (Jrnmuiiirs, and the essoMtials of an English education. Boys arc admitted to this Department at SEVEN years of age. The COLLEGE being I'urnishcd with u complete set of SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, peculiar facilities are i-fforded to the Pupils for acquiring the practical use of them , for ENGINEEll- INa, MINING, TELEGRAPHING, and also for the study of the Natural and Experimental Sciences. BUAHD AND TUITION FEES. For Hoard and Was/iiny, $140 ^ct- annum. Taition Fees {for Boarder and Day Pupils equally), including Modern Zan- guageSf (gymnastics and Drill, and all the other Branches {except Music and Draioing) ijiSG *' A reduction is made in the case of brothers and the sons of Clergymen. Tho payments for Board and Tuition, which are apportioned between the three Collegiate Terms, must be made strictly in ADVANCE. All other School accounts will be sent in, in the usual way. A Term's notice must be given in writing to tlie Secretary before removing a Pupil. Books and Stationery supplied in the School at the regular prices. COLLEGIATE TERMS. The School Year is divided into Three Terms, which commence and terminate as follows :— IsT Term.— 20th January to the Thursday before Easter. 2nd Term —The second Tuesday after Easter to the 30th June. Sro Term.— 1st of September to the 22ad of December. miOSPECTUS OF iJF.LLMUTH COLLEGE. Every Pupil will be requirod to return without fiiil on the J;iy appointed for the rc-0| ening of the School alter a vacation as unpuuc- tualiiy not only yjts ;! bud example, but der ingos the entire work .of the Ciagses. Fines, after the system oi' tlie PubJio Schools in Europe, will be inflicted on every boy who fails to appear ut the appointed time, unless Le Tjruducesi u bona fi reading, the i.ivariublo result is that )School Lessons are neglected, A School Library, to wucli th,! Punil, ■ are required to subscribe S2.()U per annum, is ,,rovid.d fur their use, and is furnished with such interesting works as arc suicable and profitable for a boy's reading. FoURTii.-Boys are allowed unrestricted liberty in corresponding with their .Barents and Friends. If letters are sent home iadly written, or carelessly spelled, the evil might be checked if any giaruig examples were forwarded to the Head Master. FiFTii.-Parcnts are earnestly requested not to furnish their sons with a large supply of Pocket MoNrv, as this practice tends to foster extravagance. Parents would do well to autiiorise the Head Master to give a fi.Ked sum for Pocket Money every week on a scale graduated, to a boy's position in School, with power to increase it m cases of industry and good conduct. Application for admission, and for all further particulars, to be made to— " THE REV. THE HEAD MASTER, OR TO " MAJOR EVANS. "Hellmutii College, " London, Canada" il:' 10 PROSPECTUS OF IIELLMUTIl COLLEGE. l! |l|! THE F0LL0W1N(} llE(iULATI()NS SHOULD BE CARLPULLV OBSERVED. Each Article of Clothing .must be marked with the name in full and the school number of the Pupil,* without which mark the Clothes cannot be identified. It ia desirable that all articles of clothing bo brought to the Col- lege clean, and in a good state of repair, and that a written permission be addressed to the Secretary, when Pupils arc to be supplied, cither generally or on particular occasions, with the larger articles of cloth or linen clothing. It is particularly requested that all Coats and Jackets may be of a Dark Color. Collegiate Caps, of a certain prescribed make and material, are required to ))e worn, and will be supplied at the College. In lieu of the Bedi Bedding, Towels, and other articles asually brought by Pupils to School, the College supplies all these, /or the whole period of a pupil's residence, for an entrance fee of $12. , •'l'h« School Number will bo communicated to a boy'a Pnrenta or Guardian? on his being accepted for admission. THE HELLMUTH COLLEGE. m&mmt MtmnUtm to the Mtm d Slurow. Fwui the London Prototi/pc. The presentation of a Scholarship and handsome piece of plate, the preparations for wliich have been some time in progress, took place yesterday afternoon, at the College, in the presence of many warm friends of the recipient. It might not be out of place, at this time, to advert to and review the causes which brought about tbis pleasant result. The spirit of enterprise which has marked the career of the Dean since his arrival in this city, and the benefits ho has conferred upon London and the surrounding country, has been geupirally remarked, not onh' by members of the Church of England, but by those of other denominations. The princely munificence displayed by the reverend gentleman in devoting some eighty thousand dollars of his own private resources to found the "Hellrauth College," is an example of patriotism and liberality which will insure him not only the admi- ration of the wise and good of every class of the community, but also entitle him to the gratitude and love of future generations. The reverend gentleman was not induced, by the expectation of receiving any "government aid," to enter into the above benevolent enterprise, and, so far, it has been conducted entirely independent of anything of the kind, and stands to-day one of the noblest monuments of private liberality and enterprise in this country, and who shall estimate its bonificent effects on posterity ? Already some who have loft Vuiz, their Almri Mati'r, to enter the literary arena, and struggle for scholastic distinction under other auspices, have demonstrated, by the honors they have borne triumphantly a"way, how thorough and complete was the cour- "^ of study and training to which they were subjected in the institution. Britain can boxst of many universities and seats of learn- 12 PRFSENTATION. ing, founded by wiso rulers or pitriotic citizens, and around those ancient edifices cluster imparishablc associations. Beneath their fos- tering cure the child of genius has been nurtured, and every available resource and discovery of science placed at his disposal ; and, as this new Dominion extends and culminated in a mighty nationality, "llellrauth College," keeping puce with the requirements of the age, •;vill no doubt bo csteumed as one of the first of our literary institutions. The statistics that give us the attendance of students are most con- clusive evidence of its prosperity. In 1865 there were 93 in atten- dance; the following year, 155 ; and in 1807 the number reached 159, the accommodation at the College b^ing pretty well taxed to accommo- date the increased attoudaiice. The present ;tion yesterday could not be but gra ifying to the feelings oftheDean, and must have convinced him that his indefatigable exertions in favor of a high class of religious and secular education to the youth of Canada is sustained by all chisses of society. It is another evidence of the benevolent character of the founder of the College, that, (m receiving intimation that it was the intention of hi-s fiienJs to pre^eit liim with a tastimonial, he expressed a wish that it would assume the chariicLor of a " Scholarship" rather than anj tiling that wou'd be to his individual advantage. The energy evinced also by tlie Dean of Huron in the Ci-tablishmcnt of '"Huron College," .ind the fervent zeal di^ijlavcJ by the learned divine in labor- ing with a.-sidu'ju-i zeal in dischaiging the various ecclesiastic il func tions devolving upon liim .■^inco his appointment as rector of this dir;cese, have met with the d3serv;d appr)biti)n of every class of hi>i con- gregation. The cstib.i-ihiient of such an institution in the city of London, is no small advantage to this locality, and Deui Helimuth has already intimated that, if others were willing to combine, he would bo inclined to render most material assistance in the founding of a ' Female Seminary," where every facility would be provided to furnish the dauglitcrs of Canadians with a superior Proiestant cduc ition, We trust that ere long this benevolent intention may be realised, and wo would reiterate the beautiful sentiment contained in the address pre- sented yesterday, viz., — That the benevolent projector of so much bcnelitniay be long spared to enjoy the satisfaction of having fulfilled the desires of a noble ambition, and conferred the unspeakable bleesing of an advanced Christian and secular education on the youth of this country. - » lniESENTATION> 13 The salver presented yesterday is a massive piece of solid silver procured by the committee from the establi ,hment of Mr. J. G. Joseph of Toronto, and bore the following inscription engraved on its surf; je ; " Presented, with the deed creating the ' Hellmuth Scholarship,' of the yearly value of one hundred dollars in Hellmuth College, for the benefit of tho pupils, to the Rev. Isaac Hellmuth, D.D., Dean of Huron, by inhabitants of London and others, as a testimonial of their appreciation of his labour in founding thj college, and of the benefit promised the youth of Canada from its teachings. This salver i.<» also to evidence the esteem and respect of tho donors for Dr. Hellmuth, and to record the fact that their ofiFering took its shape for the benefit of the pupils at his own request. " London, Ontario, March, 1868. ' The presentation took place in the largo dining hall, in the pre- sence of several influential citizens, among whom were a number of ladies. Among those present were His Worship the Mayor, Rev. J. B. Smyth, F. W. Thomas, Major Evans, D. Glass, A. G. Smyth. D. McFie, V. Cronyn, Jas. Johnson, J. B. Strathy and the masters of tho Institute. The pupils of the college were also in attendance, and received the Dean, on his arrival, with cheers. The Mayor made the presentation, and read the following address ; — Very Reverend and Dear Sir: — We, the subscribers to the ttstimonial we now present to you, are per- forming a gratifying work, and on? that attempts to record our sense of the benefits you have conferred on the Dominion of Canada, and especially on this locality. We believe that no other man would have dared to undertake a risk so great, and none other could have done it with any prospect of success. While we recognise this success, and congratulate you upon it, wo desire to express our conviction that the success daarest to your feelings, is that which is the result of the high and worthy education your college confers upon the youth of the Dominion. We bolipve that you will reap your beat and most satisfactory reward in the contem[ihui'ju of the benefits your disintciested labors confer on the community. We, iii this testimonial, nro inadpquately expressing our appreciation of the noble woik you have so spiritedly und°riaken. On behulf of tiiis city, we must thank you for having chosen it for the site of Hellmuth College, which will contribute largely to its future growth and welfare. We have only to add that the form of this testimonial is one additional' evidence of the desire you have to advance the interests of the boys wha receive the best attainable education under tho care of the very excellent head master ;ou have oboaea to preside over the Hellmuth College. 14 VRESENTATION. Wc trust this scholarship will add to the attractions the college already possesses, and wo wish to it every prosperity, and to you a long life to witness and enjoy your good worlis. f-'igiied on behalf of the Subscribers, WILLIAM SIMPSON SMITH, Mayor. At the conclusion of the reading of the address, the Dean came forward and acknowledged the receipt of the present in the following reply :— Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen : — It is impossible for me to give expression in words to the feelings of my heart on this occasion, or to convey in adequate terms my grateful thanks to you, my fellow-citizens, and to the gentlemen you represent from every part of the Dominion, for the public testimony you are pleased thus to bear to my humble efforts to advance the education of our youth. The shape which the testimonial has taken, whilst most gratifying to myself, and most useful and lasting to the college, is also the highest testimony you cowld have borne to the efficiency and success of the school. The deep interest you so substantially evince in this college fully entities you to know something more of its rise, progress, and present condition. For many years past, while residing in the Province of Quebec, it was my heart's desire to fourd an educational institution of a high character commen- surate with the wants and progress of our rapidly rising country. After many difficulties, and patient waiting, for the time and place — never losing sight of the desired object — I have, in the Providence of God, been enabled, at last, to accomplish my long cherished wish. file foundation stone ef this building was laid by the Lord Bisliop of Huron on thj I7tli of Oiitohjr, 13 U. The sume week I left fur England, and wliile there, succeeded in securing the valuable services of my esteemed friend, the Rev. Arthur Sweatman, as ihe Head Master, who, on the ist of September, 1865, ojieiied the school with an able staff of assistant masters. The number of boys, from the ages of eight to sixteen, who entered during the first term was ninety-three. The growth of the school was steadily continued, the number at the commencement of each academic year, being as follows: — September, 1865, 93 pupils; September, 1866, 155; Septembe •, 1867, 159. The scholastic work is being carried on by an efficient staff of raast'jrFj numbering thirteen, inclusive of the Head Master, four of whom are graduates of Cambridge ; two of Trinity College, Dublin ; two of Toronto University, and one of the University of Edinburgh. Most of these gentlemen have takei. distinguished honors at their respective Universities, and all of whom, I am happy to have this opportunity of testifying, are stirring to promote the interest of Ibe pupils under their care. PRESENTATION. 16 The work of the school exhibits a marked and uniform juogress with regard to scholarship, and it U both salisfiictorj and gratifying to be able to point, in proof of this, to the succcjS of the three pupils who were sent up to compete in the examination of senior matriculants at University College, Toronto, last September. They all obtained " honors," and one the " classical Bct.jlarship." In order to encourage a high standard of education, we have founded four scholarships, tenable in the school, in addition to the " Hellmuth Scholarship" you are now pleased to present. These will be thrown entirely open, and the first examinatiin for them will be held next autumn. The strict discipline wliich has been introduced into the school, as one of its characteristic features, has already had ;i most beneficial efffct in improving the tone and bearing of the boys. Nor has less attention been bestowed upon all that concerns the physic il health and comfort of the pupiU. Since the opening of the school, greater facilities have been afforded for their various 9p'>rti. To the gymnasium and bowling alley have been added a racket court and drill shed. The cricket ground has been well luid out, and lastly, a covered skating rink h.is been erected which has been in full operation during the present term. A new and spacious dining-hall was added to these buildings last winter, and a separate engine house last summer. it is but due to my valued friend, the Rev. A. Sweatman, Head Matter of the School, that I should bear here my public testimony to his unwearied devotion and indefatigable labors to make the school the most efficient educa- tional institution in the country, and much of its present flourishing condition is, under God, owing to him. The domestic arrangements most efficiently presided over by a Christian lady, are of a character to in i. ire to all within these walls every home comfort. The past and present condition of this establishment is the best guarantee that nothing will be left undone that shall in any way tend to advance the religious, moral and intellectual training of the pupils committed to our charge, and that upon the soundest Christian principles. I feel thankful to God, without whose blessing nothing can prosper, that He has thus been pleased to crown our efforts with "very success, and to Him we will give all the glory. Thanking you again for the valuable " scholarship," and the handsome silver salver accompanying the same, as a mark of your kind appreciation of ray labors for the good of our rising youth, I remain, Gentlemen, . : - Your very humble, and obedient Servant, T. HELLMUTH. Uev. Mh. Sweatman Ibllowod in ii few rcinjirks complimentary to the enterpri.sc of IV. Hellrautli, and informed the [lUjiils tliat a holiday would be piven on Monday next, to corainetnorate the change in the name of the institution from the " Collegiate Institute'" to that of" Hellmuth College." The pleasing proceedings then terminated. 16 ?RE8ENTAXI0N. f mpiirf^ttt ^mim §m^mml From (he London Free Press, The presentation to Dean Hellmutli, which took plnco j'cstcrdny, is an oc- currence demanding more than a passing notice. It was not a simple compli- ment, such as isfrcquentlymade by a number of friends to some favored individu- al, but rather a grave and valuable testimonial on bihalf of a wide section of the ptiblic, on account of efforts and services of no ordinary a kiud. It is seldom, indeed, thaf, in this country, any one can be found who has at once the will and the power, the perseverance and executive ability to brinjr to a successful issue so many enterprises as those with which Dean Ilellmuth has been ftjsociated, enterprises which, though they have involved much forethought and labor, are specially directed to the higher aims of educational and reli- gions advancemen'. It may be useful to recall the most prominent of these ; First, nsa justificaiion, as it were, of the presentation ; and, secondly, by way of an incentive to others who have it within their means t.) forward the best nterests of the comruunity by which they are furrcunded. Dr. Hellmuth left Quebec for this city in 1862, the oigect in view being he establishment of a Theological College in this Diocese. Having matured his p'.ans, he placed his object before the religious public in Canada and Eng- land, and after some months o'f exertion found himself rewarded in tlio collec- tion of about $62,000, with which suitable premises were purchased, and a ufficient enJoAvment secured. The object of Huron College, thus founded was the preparation of young men for the Church, and Dr. Hellmuth naturally became its Principal and occupied the Divinity Chair. At this time no chapel was attached to the College— a want that was soon felt. The north end of the city, where the College is, being situated at a considerable distance from any place of worship. Dr. Hellmuth determined to build a suitable chapel, to serve the double purpose of supplying a place of worship to the inhabitants of the north end of the city, and of administeiingto a want iu connection with the College itself. This purpose was so^n carried out, and, it may be added, almost at his own expense and that of his family. These objects being accomplished, a wider field of usefulness presented itself to Dr. Hellmuth. Having succeeded in setting in beneficial operation a theological seminary, ho aspired to establish an institution which should embrace secular education in its highest as well as some practical branches, being at the same time under suitable moral supervision, and aided by reli- gious influences. The scheme matured itself in his mind. A large and well situated block of land was purchased, and we soon saw a magnificent pile of buildings arise, which for size and internal adaptibility for the i)urpose intended, has scarcely an equal on the continent — we believe has no equal. Many people shook their heads as the buildings arose, and not a few predic- PRESENTATION. 17 tions of failure were ventured. Some of these reaclipil, no doubt, the cars of Dr. Ilellrauth, but ho had too much confidence in his own resources, too well- founded an estimate of tl e appreciation in which such an institution would b© held by leading men in this and the adjoining country, to be at all doubtful as to the resuU. In due time the buildings of the London Collegiate Institute were completed and furnished. A staff of masters, selected from among the best and most available talent, were secured. Scholars soon began to flock in from all parts of Canada, and aome from the States. Parents and guar- dians who came to place their lads in charge of the College were delighted with what they sa.v, and the intelligence soon spread that an institution had been provided in Canada which might compare favorably with the fur-fameii schools of England, not excepting those of Rugby, Eton and Harrow. In a few weeks, therefore, the entire at ommc Hon that had been provided was absorbed, leading to the building of anothei- wing, and the erection of a chapel. Subsequently agymnasium, cricket ground and skating rink were added, thus leaving nothing to be desired whether as to the housing, entertainment, educa- tion, or healthful recreation of the pupils. A sum not less than $80,000 has been necessary to place the institution on its present basis. At the recent parliamentary session in Toroato an Act was passed changing the name from the one which it had \ rue to that of the Ilellmuth Institute, and flattering testimony was borne on the floor of the Assembly to its value. Four scholar- ships of various amounts were already in existence in connnexion with the- Institute, and another of $100 a year was vesterday added by the Ilellmuth Testimonial. Finding that both the Huron College and the Collegiate Institute ha(S been successfully established. Dr., now Dean, Ilellmuth conceived the idea of extending his usefulness in another direction, aad the retirement of the- Bishop of Huron, Ur. Cronyn, from the Rectory of St. Paul's, opened the way for him. He at once gave up his lucrative, but not very laborious, position as- Principal and Divinity Professor at Huron College ; abandoned the agreeable- residence attached to the place, and entered upon the anxious and arduous task of a Parish Rector, and one from which no ecclesiastical emolument can. be at present derived. Many schemes of usefulness soon marked his advent in that sphere, and the Cemetery Chapel, the general improvements connected with those sacred grounds, and the Church of England Young Men's Associa- tion in connection with St. Paul's, may be mentiosed as further illustrations oC the spirit and zeal with which Dean Hellmuth has thrown into the objects witb which he has identified himself. In some secular matters of an important kind he has also proved himself to be a judicious counsellerand a good citizen. It was natural, then, that services so valuable should not long remain;> unrecognized. In the face of some whisperings and no little national prejudice and antipathy (?) — feelings entirely unworthy of those professors of a faith.- whose chief moral code is drawn from the ancient religion of the Jews, — Dean Hellmuth persevered in his high-minded, useful and unsullied course; and if to-day he finds himself the recipient of a mark of appreciation of bo> 18 PRESENTATION. ordinary a kind, at tho liands of those,, chiefly, who have been the immediate spectators of his well directed efforts, It must be a secondary — though a very pleasing— gratification to that which his internal consciousness must supply on a calm review of the good which, in various ways, he has been made the eCBcient and honored instrument. From the London Advertiser. The valuable services of the Very Rev. Dean Hellmuth, in connection with the establishment of theological and secular educational institutions in this city, and other works of public benefit, were publicly acknowledged sn Friday last, by the formal presentation to the Dean, by the Mayor, in presence of a large number of ladies and prominent citizens, the masters of the college and the students, of a massive piece of silver plate, in the form of a salver, and the deed creating the " Hellmuth scholarship," of the yearly value of $100. Tlio presentation took place in the large dining-hall of the college, where the address accompanying the testimonial was read by His Worship Mayor .'^mith, on behalf of the subscribers, and the presentation formally made. The Dean replied in a feeling manner, reviewing the rise and progress of the college and the facilities and advantages it possesses for the scholastic training of the youth of the Province, based upon the soundest Christian principles. The knowledge that his efforts in connection with the establishment of this great work were appreciated by the public, and acknowledged in so generous a way, deeply affected the Rev. Dean, as was evident by the touching manner in which ho delivered his reply. That the testimonial is fully deserved, there is but one opinion, and the citizens of London, with unanimous accord, acknowledge the extraordinary enterprise, onar^y, and liberality with which the Dean has applied himself to the work of improvement within the city. His first step on arriving here from Quebec in 1862, was the establishment of Huron College, a theological institution for the preparation of young men desirous of entering the church. As Principal of the College, Dr. Hellmuth was indefatigable in his efforts to Advance the welfare of the institution, and sought by all means in his power to surround it with every facility for the promotion of its special objects. A neat chapel was soon built in close proximity to it, which has proved a great ac. commodation to the residents in the northern part of the city, who previous to its erection, had to travel a long distance to reach a place of worship. His active mind next turned in the direction of a secular institution, which should rank as high as any in the Province. To carry out his plans no less a sum than $S0,000 was requisite, and by his own princely munificence and the aid of friends whom he succeeded in interesting in the enterprise, the amount was speedily raised. The corner stone of the magnificent pile of buildings now known as " Hellmuth College" (formerly Collegiate Institute) was laid on the I'aESENTATlON. 19. 17th October, 18C4, and on the Ist of September, 1HG5, the Institute was opened with an able staff of masters and ninety-tlirec boys in attendance. The following year the demand for admission necessitated additional accom' modation, which was provided, and one hundred and fifty-fivo scholars entered. Last year the number was one hundred and fifty-nine. There are thirteen masters engaged in the work of tuition— Rcr. Arthur Sweatman as head master. The most of them are graduates of Trinity College, Dublin ; University of Edinburgh and Toronto University. As a proof of tho efficiency of the course pursued, it may be mentioned that the three oupils sent up to compete in the examination of senior matriculants at University College, Toronto, last September, all obtained " honors," and one the " classical scholarship." Success has therefoio in a high degree rewarded the efforts of the Dean in this respect, and the public concede every praise to him for his energy, foresight and liberality in founding so valuable an institution. Early last summer the idea of giving public expression to the admiration felt on all sides for the success of the work he had so spiritedly undertaken, first mani- fested itself, and in a short time a subscription list was opened and signed by one hundred and seventy gentlemen, representing a sum of $881 20. The Dean,on receiving intimation of the proposed testimonial, desired that it should take the form of a scholarship, to bo added to the four already ofTered for competition. This request was complied with, and a portion of the subscrip- tions, sufficient lo return $100 annually, was invested with that object ; the balance of the fund was expended in a solid silver salver, frotn the establish- ' ment of J. G. Joseph, Toronto. From the Journal of Education, Toronto. Among the many excellent private schools of the province, the Collegiate .Inetitute, (now Ilellmuth College,) stands confessedly at the head. Although nearly allied to those institutions which have been established by various religious bodies in the province, it is, nevertheless, wholly independent of them, so far asolTicial control and pecuniary assistance to it is concerned. It stands alone — a noble monument of the Christian enterprize and zeal of the very reverend Dr. Hellmuth, Dean of Huron. This patriotic gentleman has, with munificent liberality, devoted the large sum of upwards of $80,000 to found this admirable school ; which, in the completeness of its details, and the excellence of its system of instruction, bids fair to rival the famous public schools of England. This, we believe, was designed to be its aim and object; and thus fur it has not fallen short of the best expectations of its friends, or even the sanguine hopes of its projector. Thus far the London Collegiate Institute has ably served the cause of Canadian home education ; that is, it has, by its superior advantages, induced gentleaien who formerly sent their sons to be educated abroad, to send them 20 I'RKHENTATION. to London, to receive their preliminiiry collegiate trninint^ within its walls. It has, also, by the high standard which it has necessarily set up, reacted favourably upon the Uramroar Schools generally, and has thn