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sible, and each member pays a small sum towards the main- 

 tenance of the order. When any of the Trmandade die, a 

 number of the order attend the funeral : they accompany the 

 Host, attend religious processions, &c. The contributions 

 to these brotherhoods, and the management of the revenues 

 arising from properties left to them, are in the hands of 

 twelve of the corporation. The funds are applied to the 

 preservation and decoration of churches, the fulfilling of the 

 pious obligations imposed by benefactors, and the mainte- 

 nance of Divine worship. These treasurers are accountable 

 for their stewardship to the civil governor of the island. 



PLACES OF EDUCATION. 



There is a Seminario, or Priests' College, intended for the 

 education of all those who purpose entering holy orders, 

 under the management of a Reitor and Prefeito. It was 

 established for twelve collegiates, preference being given to 

 persons from the country. The College is in possession of con- 

 siderable property in the parishes of Camera de Lobos, Estreito 

 de Camera de Lobos, Machico, S a .° Pedro, and elsewhere. 

 From these lands it receives wheat, wines, and other produce. 

 Government contributes £303 13s. Ad. annually to its sup- 

 port. Commodious premises, capable of containing eighteen 

 inmates, are connected with the establishment, where the 

 students are domiciled, educated, and fed : two only of the 

 students at present pay for their education. The course of 

 study consists of Latin, dogmatic theology, morals, and 

 music. 



There is a medico-chirurgical school, under the direction of 

 two professors. The first professor's chair comprises the 

 study of anatomy, physiology, operating surgery, midwifery, 

 and clinical surgery. In the years 1848 and 1849 eleven 



