The Express.
London, England, 1867-07-26 00:00:00

MIDDLE CLASS SCHOOLS CORPORATION-

The first public distribution of prizes in con-
nection with this corporation took place yesterday on the
school playground, Bath-street, City-road. The parents
and friends of the scholars assembled in immense num-
bers, and as the yard and platform at the end were gaily
decorated with Hags, the narrow street outside was crowded
with the general public. The school house in Bath-street
is temporary, and although it was opened only in October
last, there are now over 100 pupils, with 303 more waiting
for the completion of the new building on the Finsbury
estate.
Mr. Tyre, M.P. (the treasurer), took the chair; and con-
gratulated the audience that the general prosperity of
the institution had been far greater than any of its friends
expected ; and the community at large, upon the establish.
ment of a common-sense system of education that was the
most important movement of the ego. A few remarks
were made by the Rev. W. Jowitt (the head master), and
the list of prizes was read. The prizes themselves, con-
misting of handsome books, were delivered to the lads by
Mrs. Jowitt. The brass bend of the school then struck
up, and the whole of the scholars marched by, salut-
ing as they passed the platform. Thanks were given to the
distinguished visitors, including Mr. Adair, M.P., Mr.
Stone, M.P., and Mr. Freshtield, M.l'. awl the compli-
ment was acknowledged by Mr. Crawford, M.P. Mr,
Grant Duff, M.P., was also called upon to spruilt,
and he congratulated the promoters of the in-
stitution upon their courage in defying that
ancient public opinion which had made it necessary to
teach the classics as a part of English education, and upon
their resolve to produce high cultivation through a sound
English training. On the proposition of Mr. Adair, M.P.,
seconded by Alderman Lawrence, and supported by Mr.
Stone, M.P. a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr.
The, not only for his presidency during the fleeting, but
for the unceasing efforts be had made in the affairs of the
corporation. Thanks and amen were also given to the
head master and his sixteen assistants. The formal meet-
ing was then concluded, but the friends of the children
remained to hear them recite and to witness their sports.

ETON Coturoz Etat-riou. —Yesterday the exami-
nation of the candidate, for election to the foundation was
commenced in the upper school at Stun College ,:out
o'clock in the morning. There are about six vacancies,
and some 70 candidates. The posers are Messrs. F. A.
Bosanquet and F. Whitting. There will be the usual
election celebration to-worruw. The school clone on Fri-
day, the 2nil of August, for the autumn vacation, and the
boys will have an extra week's holiday on account of the
Sultan.
Stztorest. EXAIIIINATIONII. —The Court of Ex-
aminers of the Royal College of Surgeons of England is now
about to add a rird roct test in the professional examina-
tion for the fellowship, in addition to the searching writ-
ten ersmination. The British Aledirol Jneoval, in con-
emttilating the profession on the inereneing value of tin
diploma of fellowship, adds that the practical use of sur-
gical apparatus, which has been found so beneficial in the
case of membership, will be an additional feature in the
alters. ions which will come into operation at the examina-
tions in November next.