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adorned with handsomely painted moral lessons, as well 

 as Astronomical, Historical, ]\Iathematical, and Geo- 

 graphical Charts. The school is likewise provided with 

 an excellent Library, and a very extensive Philosophical 

 and Chemical apparatus. Not far from the school, is a 

 large play gromid for the pupils ; it is enclosed with a 

 high fence, and has a number of shade trees in it. Over 

 the gate, leading to it, there is an arch, on the inside of 

 which is the following inscription in gold letters, the 

 object of which is to serve as a perpetual monitor to the 

 boys while at play : " In all your actions and amuse- 

 ments, avoid profane language and quarrels." The 

 principal object in view in this institution, is to give a 

 good and practical English, Mathematical and Scien- 

 tific education. The Latin and German languages are 

 also taught, and for such as wish to learn drawing and 

 draughting on mathematical principles, as well as music,, 

 it offers likewise advantages. The quiet village is very 

 suitable for schools, and particularly for boys, there being 

 no kind of temptations in their way; the great difference 

 between Mr. JJcck^s method, and that of similar schools, 

 attempted in imitation of his, has always been his socia- 

 ble and parental intercourse with his pupils, by which 

 means he gains their esteem and affection, and checks 

 the slightest irregularity; the enthuiasm with which he 

 lias always been found to enter on his arduous duties, 

 and responsible calling, deserves the highest commenda- 

 tion. 



The Brother and Sister Houses. — We have had 

 occasion to refer to these institutions, and as they form a 

 a very conspicuous part in the beautiful square we have 

 endeavored to describe, some account of their intent and 

 origin may 1)0 interesting lo the reader. Tiiis we give 

 also with a viow to remove erroneous ideas, v/hich are 



