in the Education of Agriculturists. 
It should be remembered that degrees in the University are 
no longer obtained exclusively by classical and mathematical 
studies, but that, practically, all the branches of knowledge that 
have been sufficiently investigated to be capable of scientific- 
teaching are equally taught, tested, and honoured in the Uni- 
versity course ; as for instance, a Law and History Tripos, 
and a Natural Science Tripos, as well as the old Mathematical 
and Classical Triposes. So far, then, from a University degree 
being desirable only for a few learned professions, or as a badge 
of general culture, it is strictly true that those who wish to be 
best prepared for the pursuit of the useful arts, among which 
Agriculture will always take the lead, may find in the Uni- 
versities the best preparations, only greatly enhanced in value 
by admission to full membership in all the most honourable 
societies in the country, the especial community of scholars 
and gentlemen. 
Extract from the Introduction to the Report of the Proceedings at the 
Laying of the Foundation Stone of the College Lecture Hall, by Mis 
Grace the Duke of Devonshire, K.G. 
Cavendish College, Cambridge, has been founded by the County College 
Association, a limited liability company, empowered to raise a capital of 
30,000?. in 3000 shares of 101. each, the dividends being limited to a maxi- 
mum of 5 per cent. The objects of the College are : 1 . To enable students 
somewhat younger than ordinary Undergraduates to pass through a University 
course and obtain a University degree. 2. To train in the art of teaching those 
students who intend to become Schoolmasters. 3. To offer to parents and 
students generally the advantages of a wise economy. The College is situated 
in its own grounds, about half a mile out of the town of Cambridge, on the 
Hills Road. When complete it will contain accommodation for 300 students 
with a corresponding staff of Tutors. The first block of buildings, designed 
for the reception of sixty students, will be ready for occupation at the begin- 
ning of January, 1877. Each student has a furnished room of his own, to 
serve at once for bedroom and study. For social intercourse and recreation a 
sufficient number of common-rooms has been provided. All meals are taken 
in common. The College Terms are four, viz. : — 1. From early in October 
to the middle of December. 2. From early in January to a few days before 
Easter. 3. From shortly after Easter to the middle of June. 4. From the 
beginning of July to the end of August. The first three correspond with the 
three University terms, the only difference being that at Cavendish College 
tuition will be continued for ten weeks in each term instead of the visual eight. 
The fourth is not a University term; but it is the portion of the Long 
Vacation during which the best students among the Undergraduates reside 
in Cambridge, and study under private tutors. At Cavendish College the 
regular teaching staff will be m residence, and the work of tuition will go 
on as in the other terms. The College charge is 84£. per annum, payable 
quarterly at the end of each College term. This charge includes use of 
furniture, board, lodging, washing, University dues,* and Tuition of all 
* N.B. — The fees for the various University Examinations will be paid by the 
College once. If. a student fails in an Examination, the fees for any further 
attempts must be paid by his parents. 
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