the number of which is, in this College, limited to six.

The CHAPEL, which was built by the Founder, remained in its original state until 1676, when it was fitted up as it now appears. The inner Chapel is 70 feet in length, and 25 in breadth. The altar-piece is a very fine painting of the Adoration, by Rubens, presented to the College in 1804, by the late Sir Richard Worsley, Bart. formerly a member of the Society. It originally belonged to the Prince of Condé, and cost Sir Richard £2500. The inner and outer Chapels contain various monuments to perpetuate the memory of distinguished members of the College. The cloister, which now serves as a place of sepulture, was erected by Dr. Turner, in 1706.

The LIBRARY, which is on the south-side of the quadrangle, is in its ancient state. The roof appears to be a continuation of that of the Chapel, and the west end, which looks down on the Chapel, is furnished as a pew for the President's family. The screen over the door is ornamented with the arms of the Founder, and at the upper and lower ends are two ancient portraits of him. There is another, after he had lost his sight, in the gallery which leads from the President's Lodgings to the Chapel. In the same gallery are the portraits of the seven Bishops who were committed to the Tower by James II. These interesting pictures were presented to the College, a few years ago,

by John Ireland, Esq. of Oxford. This Library possesses a treasure of curious printed books and manuscripts, both on vellum and paper. Among the manuscripts is an ancient History of the Bible, in French, beautifully, illuminated, in 2 vol. folio, given by Gen, Oglethorpe. The Aldine Classics, collected by the Founder, are inestimable; the manuscripts of the antiquaries, Brian Twyne and Fulman; the edition of Cicero de Officiis, printed on vellum, in 1466, and many other articles, are of great antiquarian estimation. Bishop Fox, the Founder; Bishop Oldham; Claymond; Dr. Rainolds; Brian Twyne; Dr. Turner; John Rosewell, B.D.; William Creed, a Fellow; Dr. Hallifax, a Fellow; Henry Hare, Baron of Coleraine; Dr. Bentham, and Dr. Randolph, who was President from 1748 to 1783, were all benefactors to this valuable Library.

This College can, with New College, boast of possessing the crozier of its Founder. Although upwards of 300 years old, it is in the highest state of preservation, every part of it being as perfect as when it came from the hands of the maker. It is of silver gilt, very richly ornamented, and about six feet in height. There are also preserved in this College the gold sacramental plate of the Founder, his salt-cellar of silver gilt, curiously ornamented, his rings, crucifixes, and other articles of great rarity.

The HALL, which is on the east-side of the quadrangle, was built during the life of the

Founder, but has since undergone many alterations. It is very neatly fitted up. The fine carved work is much admired. Its dimensions are 50 feet by 25.

In 1814, when the Sovereigns visited Oxford, the King of Prussia resided in the Lodgings of the venerable President of this College. In August, 1818, his Majesty presented a beautiful vase to Dr. Cooke, in grateful testimony of the homage and attention which he and the other members of the Society had the honor of paying his Majesty, while resident within their walls. The vase was manufactured at Berlin. It is formed of the most exquisite porcelain, tastefully decorated with ornaments of gold, and emblems significant of his Majesty's visit to the University. One side of it is enriched with a miniature portrait of the illustrious donor, and on the other is a representation of the City of Berlin; both of them finished in the most elegant and elaborate style of the art. The vase was accompanied by a letter in French, from Prince Hardenberg, Prime Minister to the Prussian King, couched in the handsomest terms of compliment, and conveying sentiments of great respect towards the President.

This College was founded in 1516, by Rd. Fox, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord Privy Seal. The benefactors to it, in addition to the liberal provision made by the Founder, were Hugh Oldham, Bishop of Exeter, who gave

6000 marks, besides lands; William Frost, of Avington, in Hampshire; John Claymond, the first President; Arthur Parsons, M.A. who, in 1693, gave £3000 for the purchase of advowsons; Cuthbert Ellison, who died in 1718, and left £500 for the same purpose, and several other persons at different periods of time. The foundation now consists of a President, twenty Fellows, twenty Scholars, four Exhibitioners, and two Chaplains. The number of members on the books exceeds 100.

On leaving Corpus Christi College, we turn on the right, pass by the lane called Magpyelane, opposite to which is the entrance into Merton Grove, which separates Corpus from Merton, proceed a short distance, and enter

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The Porter's Lodge is under the entrance gateway on the left hand.

The first quadrangle is formed by the east end of the Chapel, part of the Hall, the Warden's Lodgings, and apartments for the members. The second quadrangle is 110 feet by 100. At the south end of it is the entrance into the Gardens, in which is a fine terrace formed on part. of the City wall, from which there is a view of Merton Fields, and the Wide Walk of Christ Church. Part of the south end of this quadrangle has lately been repaired, and the architectural ornaments over the garden gateway restored.

The CHAPEL of this College is also the parish Church of St. John the Baptist, which accounts for Mr. Ackermann's representation of the ceremony of marriage in his view of the interior of it; for in no other College Chapel is that rite ever performed. One of the Chaplains of the College discharges the parochial duties, and a certain part of the Chapel is reserved for the interment of the parishioners. This Church or Chapel exhibits a very fine specimen of Gothic architecture. The north window, in the antechapel, contains two ranges of seven lights; the windows of the choir display no common splendor of painted glass, in the representation of saints, martyrs, and associated decorations; but the pride of this Chapel is the eastern window, which possesses uncommon beauty, from the proportion of its parts, the fancy of its tracery, and the attractive effect of its whole design. Its paintings, which represent the principal events of the life of Christ, in six compartments, were executed in the year 1700, by W. Price. In the altar-piece, beneath this window, is a painting of the Crucifixion, by Tintoretto, the gift of John Skip, Esq. of Ledbury, formerly a Gentleman Commoner of this College. Near the altar are the monuments of Sir Thomas Bodley, the founder of the University Library, and of Sir Henry Saville. Near the north door is an inscription to the memory of Anthony Wood, who was a member of this College. The monument of Dr. Wintle and his

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