12 of that educational enterprise its founders ft It that except the Lord approved the plan, the best concerted schemes were vain; and felt it their duty to recognize their obligations to the Most High for the favour bestowed, not only by their own peoole, but by Protestants generally. The recent Bazaar afforded"amole evidence and tangible proof that from His Honour the Lieutenant - Governor downward, the general public evinced a deep interest in the work; and, trusting to the Divine Blessing, hjs hoped the institution j would prove worthy of public ritual of dedication, he to take a part; but he would not less important exercises the Wesleyan Day School, now benefits upon ail who should regretted that the Principal to lay before that intelligent the educational system, which, patronage. There was no imposing id, in which he could ask the audience call upon them all to unite in the of sincere and earnest prayer, that open, might confer great and lasting attend its halls of instruction. He of the Institution was not present, features of be diligently a ud ie nee the 1eading in that school would carried out; but he was gratified to be able to inform his hearers that a gentleman in Canada West of first-class attainments and highly recommended by the Rev. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Ryerson , had been engaged to take charge of the institution, and whose arrival here might be expected very shortly. In concluding his remarks, he ventured to say that the education to be imparted' in that school would be of a character to confer lasting benefits on its recipients, and nrove 'an honour to its ."promoters. After the singing having been called on of another hymn, Drs. Fraser and Johnson, led in prayer. Rev. Mr. Milligan then announced that the teachers would with¬ draw to their respective apartments, to make arrangements for their work. They were followed by quite a large number of pupils, male and female. Mr. Milligan then said that, the devotional exercises being over he would call upon the Hon. George Beer to occupy the chair, that an opportunity might be given for a few impromptu addre: suitable to the occasion. •- ? Beer, on taking the chair, in a few appropriate v/ords entire satisfaction at the unprecendented success Hon. Mr. expressed his which had attended the exertions of the friends of the institution which was now open, for the education of the youth of all classes. Charles Palmer , Esq., said he was pleased to see an institution with which,'in a pecuniary point of view at all events he was, to some extent, connected, opened with such fair prospects of success. When the erection of that building was at first contemplated, it was thought it would be an institution conducted under the auspices of the different Protestant Churches on this Island, and whatever primary idea the Wesleyans entertained on the subject, "they generously called in the aid and co-operation of other churches before entering on the good work now completed. No union was, however, effected, and then the Wesleyans themselves took the matter in hand,