The Express.
London, England, 1859-06-27 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL THAVALLERS' SCHOOLS.

On Saturday an examination of the scholars
banging to the Commercial Travellers' &hoots look place
in the apacioaa school room of the institution at Pinner; and
the opportunity was taken by a large number of friends and
well-wishers to witness the result and to visit the e.tabliah-
went. Accordingly some hundreds of visitors were conveyed
by the 10.45 train from the Euston station, accompanied by
a portion of one of the royal bands, and on their arrival the
business of examination was at once proceeded with under the
presidency of Mr. O. Moore, who has been from the begin-
ning the active, melons, and liberal supporter of the institu-
tion. The scholars, about 130 in number, were examined in
scripture history and geography, general geography, reading,
English grammar, he'ory, arithmetic, and French, and
the result gave general satisfaction. The answers were
ready and somunte, and the mistakes—which were few—
mostly arose from en over eagerness to be first with the
answer. The instruction, es well as the general appearance
of the boys and girls, was extremely creditable to the teachers
and managers. During the intervals of the examination the
children gang selections of vocal music, which were very
much appreciated by the visitors.
The distribution of prices amongst the children who dis-
tinguished themselves by their superioritj and good conduct,
was then made. But in addition to the general echool prizes,
there were special prizes contributed by the president, Mr.
Moore, end for which a steparate examination by written
question was made by the they. Mr. WOKS.
The Rev. Mr. Wicsos, la distributing three prizes, bore
testimony to the quality of the education given in these
schools, which would bear &incubi' comparison with any
schools throuthout the reentry. He then exhorted the
scholars when they entered the world to make good nee of the
instruction they received, and not to falsify the expectations
which had been formed of them in the erhool-room. He
could not point out to them a better example of what might
be accomplished ey burner habits, activity, and temperance
than their chairman. (Hear, bear.) God had not only
blessed him with large mean, but with a large and liberal
heart, and he wee sure he only expensed the wish of all
present when be said—long might be be spared to increase
the on sad enrolee the other. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN then congratulated the Debi/ellen sad
the visitors pretest on the satisfactory result of the examina-
tion they had just witnessed. In all the breaches in which
they had been examined their answers were excellent. He
would only implore of them, when they entered the world to
fight the battle of life, not to forget the pine of their educe-
hoe and to do nothing which would compromise the school.
He had no hesitation In saying the education they received
wee worth from 300 i. to 40W. in money (Hear, bear.) That
wag an advantage which ebony who were better off in the
weld did got posing, sad they ought to tura It to good w-
enn. He hoped the tir.t money they could epere would be
gives to the institution which hod rare' them op and edu-
cated thorn. These schools hod placed nine children to the
competitive examination under the c/xfoed scheme. If they
came cif with prize, they would rejoice; if not, the entering
into the lists showed that they were endeavouring to deserve
them, and it, at all event., proved the seal of the masters.
(Hear, hear.) Mr. Moore concluded by moving a vote of
thank, to the Rev. Mr. Wilson, which was seconded by Mr.
hoes, a member of the committee, and adopted unanimously.
The examination and distribution of prises era, the com-
pany adjourned tn the dialag-room, where a cold collstion
had been prepared. After luncheon the health. of " Her
iffejsery," "Mr. Saunders, the Examiner," "the Visitors,"
"the Committee of Management," &c., were proposed, and
duly honoured. In the evening the band plapel, dancing
was carried on in thelawo, and altogether the vieitora en-
joyed • very pleasant day.