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AFTERWARDS. [Chap. VII L 



shorthand used by Philip (Rich's, improved by Doddridge) 

 was once in common use among English Presbyterian 

 ministers ; but his manuscript contained many contractions 

 which need conchological knowledge to decipher them. At 

 length his friend, Mr. R. D. Darbishire, who had every quali- 

 fication except leisure, most kindly undertook the work.* 



Philip was much attached to his last earthly home, Brandon 

 Lodge, which he had planned with so much attention to health 

 and comfort : and when he visited England, he mentioned his 

 hope that it might be used as " a Convalescent Home for sick 

 children, without any distinction of race or religion/' when he 

 gave up his school : rent to be paid by the managers during his 

 life, and that of his wife. In 1876, however, he found that, 

 from the depressed state of trade, such a Home was not likely 

 to be supported, and as his premises became enclosed with 

 buildings, he no longer cherished the expectation. . His widow 

 was advised to sell it : and in the following year it was pur- 

 chased for the Protestant Infants' Home for about 40 children, 

 for which it seems admirably adapted, f In July — often a fatal 

 month for infants in Montreal — the physician stated that they 

 * were so well, that it was wonderful what six weeks' residence 

 there had done for them ! 



The telegram to his brother William — " Philip died to-day," 

 which was repeated to the rest of his family, found us all un- 

 prepared for the event. Mary wrote in her private book 



* The copy is now in Mr. Dall's hands. Mr. Darbishire wrote to me : 

 " Philip's conchology always seemed to me accurate and clear, intelli- 

 gible and intelligent, beyond that of any other writer whose work I have 

 used myself. If one might say so, it was because he put his soul into it, as 

 into all he did." 



t It was sold for 10,000 dollars. Mrs. P. P. Carpenter made a dona- 

 tion of 1000 dollars, feeling that her husband's wishes were carried out, 

 though not in the way he had designed. His will was a characteristic one. 

 He left everything at the absolute disposal of his wife ; but he stated his 

 wishes, should she die before him, or intestate. In this case he made some 

 provision for "exhibitions to poor students [at the McGill University], who 

 are not connected with any theological college ; giving the preference to 

 such as are studying useful sciences and maintain a good character." He 

 made no bequests to his relations, believing them to be sufficiently provided 

 for ; but gave large discretion to his executors, hoping that they will 

 administer in this spirit — " That .what the Lord has lent to me may be passed 

 on to others, who will use it for the benefit of his children who are in need." 



