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likely to be endowed by its liberal and en- 

 lightened originator. It will not only be 

 a lasting monument to his enterprising 

 devotion to science, but an admirable illustra- 

 tion of the perfection to which the mechani- 

 cal arts have attained in this country. 



We shall, of course, see this wonderful 

 instrument when nearer completion. We 

 shall then be able to speak more parti- 

 cularly of its marvellous properties and 

 powers. 



PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS. 



THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD FIELDS. 



The all-absorbing interest that still at- 

 taches to the Land of Gold, renders every- 

 thing connected therewith of first-rate im- 

 portance. 



The new Panorama therefore, just opened 

 at 309, Regent Street, is one of universal 

 attraction ; and the scenes represented derive 

 additional value from their having been 

 painted on the spot by Mr. J. S. Prout, — the 

 marine views by Mr. T. S. Robins. To accord 

 due honor to all, we should likewise mention 

 that the various animals represented (kan- 

 garoos, whales, dolphins, albatrosses, &c), 

 are from the faithful pencil of Mr. C. 

 Weigall. 



The artistic merit of this moving Pano- 

 rama is considerable ; and by means of a 

 description of every passing object, neatly 

 given by the Lecturer, a very fair idea is 

 conveyed of the gold districts already dis- 

 covered in Australia ; and other notabilia, 

 The paintings are excellently-well finished, 

 and the ensemble deserves great praise. 



Leaving Plymouth we pass by Madeira, 

 Rio Janeiro, and the Cape of Good Hope, to 

 Melbourne ; and we perceive on canvas all 

 we wish to know of those parts, — interesting 

 indeed to the eye, but perhaps somewhat 

 delusive to the hopes. At all events they give 

 a very correct insight of what awaits the 

 emigrant as regards the country ; and this is 

 all that can be needful. 



ORIGINAL POETRY. 



THE LAW OF KINDNESS. 



BY HELEN HETHERINGTON. 



A word in kindness spoken 

 Will soothe the saddest heart, 



Though wounded and half-broken 

 Beneath affliction's smart. 



When sorely pressed by sorrow, 

 And torn by doubt and fear; 



A smile will cheer the morrow 

 And check the falling tear. 



Yes! gentle words will soften, 

 And life's bright joys unfold — 



Joys which alas ! too often, 

 We cruelly withhold! 



Let mercy without measure, 



And kind compassion flow; 

 Though poor, this is a treasure 



All freely can bestow. 



We know a smile will cheer us, 



In sorrow's saddest hour ; 

 And gentle words endear us 



To those who feel their power. 



Then be it our endeavor 



To breathe the words of peace ; 



Let friendly actions ever 

 Our happiness increase ! 



Let gentle words be spoken, 

 And Heaven's blessing shared ; 



For many a heart has " broken " 



That kindness might have spared ! 



SELECT POETRY. 



REMEMBRANCE. 



When last thy pleasant face I saw, a calmness 

 filled my heart, 



And present bliss was so complete that fancy 

 would not part 



With its image of the future, though its pros- 

 pect looked so drear, 



When thou wouldst go, depriving me of all I 

 held so dear! 



With childlike grace and innocence I've seen 

 thy features beam, 



When side by side, in simple faith we dreamt 

 our fairy dream, 



That in after years, despite of change, in sym- 

 pathy and truth, 



Maturity would still confirm the feeling of 

 our youth. 



I miss thy face — I miss thy hand — yet love of 



thee remains, 

 Affection firmly keeps her seat and binds my 



soul in chains ; 

 Thy memory serves to teach me that the 



world has joy to give, 

 For those who, loving faithfully, in hopeful 



spirit live. 



Oh ! good the lesson I have learnt, to live in 



patient pride 

 With ever-present earnest love for my endur- 

 ing guide ; 

 For though Fate takes away from us the 



faithful and the kind, 

 Life's beacon-star is left us while remembrance 



stays behind ! 



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