The Express.
London, England, 1853-06-28 00:00:00

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The institution is undoubtedly the best of its class that I
have ever seen, and I trust you will witness its steady
growth in honour and usefulness for many years under the
care of the same devoted teacl.ers who now conduct it."
Mr. Fuca then commenced another examination of the
boys, who were brought into the room by their maters
wMr. Nichols and Mr. Thies) in three divisions; each of
hich was separately questioned by him in the subjects
already mentioned in Ii ;s report. Mr. Fitch, how-
ever, carefully &elided going over the same ground
again, and by arbitrarily selecting a few topics, and
going rather minutely into each, was enabled to
test more severely the character of the instruction
which had betn afforded the children, than if he had
adopted a more desultory course. The replies were chs-
rawerised by remarkable accuracy, and fully bore out the
encomiums which he had already passed upon the pupils of the
establishment. Tic girls were also subjected to similar in-
quiries, and acquitted themselves no less admirably.3After-
wards the It v. Mr. Stephens, the curate of Winstead, exa-
mined the children on Scriptural and theological subjects ;
and at the close he pronounced himself perfectly satisfied
with the theological instruction which had been afforded
them ; and added a warm eulogy upon their orderly and
becoming behav icier at church.
After tea a meeting for the distribution of prizes was to
have been held upon the beautiful lawn in front of the
house; but, in consequence of the damp and ungenial aspen
of the weather the interesting ceremony took place in the
school-room. On this occasion Mr. A. Moore, the chairman
of the education committee, was called upon to preside.
Mr. Monne, in a few introductory remarks, dwelt upon
the great importunes whMh the managers attached to
They regarded lb. lastitutims am primarily as edu-
cational one ; and that it fed and clothed so many orphan
and necessitous children, was in their eyes but a secondary
honour. They trusted that the instruction which they
were enabled to give those unfortunate young penona,
would, by developing the powers of their minds and bring-
ing out qualities that would otherwise have remained
bidden, be instrumental in fittlng them for situations in life
that would be coaducive to their own happiness and in
rendering them valuable members of society. (Lieu.)
After the distribution of the prim,
The Rev. Mr. STlPlllaid again briefly addressed the
children.

Mr. (s. Moose expressed a hope that next year the com-
mittee would base the pleasure of meeting the company in
their new building at Pinner, of which they had every
reason to believe that Prince Albert would consent to ley
the first stone. (Cheer.) He thought that their thanks
were eminently due to Mr. Fitch for the trouble be had
taken with the children; to the officen of the establish-
ment, and to the education committee, for their constant
and almost paternal care. He beggtd to propose a vote of
thanks to thus* gentlemen.
This having been carried,
' Mr. Hawtxr and Mr. Fircx acknowledged the com-
pliment.
Thanks were also voted to Mr. C. Woollaton and to the
Chairman, and the pr..cetdings were brought to a close by
the children singing the National Anthem.