3. No Pupil shall be allowed to depart before the hour appointed for closing the School, except in case of sickness, or some pressing emergency; and then the Head Master's consent must first be obtained.

4. A Pupil absenting himself from School, except on account of sickness, or other urgent reason, satisfactory to the Head Master, forfeits his standing in his Class and his right to attend the School for the Term.

5. No Pupil shall be allowed to remain in the School, unless he is furnished with the Books and Requisites required to be used by him in the School; but, in case of a Pupil, being in danger of losing the advantages of the School by reason of his inability to obtain the necessary Books, or Requisites through the poverty of his Parent, or Guardian, the Board of Trustees have power to procure and supply such Pupil with the Books and Requisites needed.

6. The tuition Fees, as fixed by the Board of Trustees, whether monthly, or quarterly, shall be payable in advance; and no Pupil shall have a right to enter, or continue, in the School, or Class until he shall have paid the appointed Fee.

SECTION VI. TERMS, VACATIONS, DAILY EXERCISES AND HOLIDAYS.

1. There shall be four Terms in each year, to be designated, the Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Terms. The Winter Term shall begin on the seventh of January, and end the Tuesday next before Easter; the Spring Term shall begin the Wednesday after Easter, and close on the last Friday in June; the Summer Term shall begin the second Monday in August, and end on the Friday next before the fifteenth of October; the Autumn Term shall begin the Monday following the close of the Summer Term, and shall end on the twenty-second of December.

2. The Exercises of each day shall not commence later than 9 o'clock, a.m., and shall not exceed six hours in duration, exclusive of all the time allowed at Noon for recreation, and of not more than ten minutes for recess during each Forenoon and each Afternon. Nevertheless, a less number of hours for daily teaching may be determined upon in any Grammar School, at the option of the Board of Trustees.

3. Every Saturday shall be a Holiday; or, if preferred by the Board of Trustees and Head Master of any Grammar School, the Afternoons of Wednesday and Saturday in each week shall be half Holidays. The anniversary of the Queen's Birth Day shall be a Holiday in all the Grammar and Common Schools of Upper Canada.

4. The public half-yearly Examinations required to be held in each Grammar School by the eighth clause of the Twenty-fifth Section of the Consolidated Grammar School Act, 22nd Victoria, Chapter 63, shall take place, the one immediately before the Christmas Holidays, and the other immediately before the Summer Vacation.

5. [Union Grammar and Common Schools are subject to the Regulations affecting Holidays and Vacations in Grammar Schools].

6. Any Teacher of a Grammar, or Common, School shall be entitled to five of the ordinary school-teaching days of each year to be selected by such Teacher, for the purpose of visiting and observing the methods of classification, teaching and discipline practised in other Schools than that in which he, or she, teaches.*

SECTION VII.-OPENING AND CLOSING EXERCISES OF EACH DAY.

1. With a view to secure the Divine Blessing, and to impress upon the Pupils the importance of Religious duties, and their entire dependence on their Maker, the Council of Public Instruction recommend that the Daily Exercises of each Grammar School be opened and closed by reading a portion of Scripture and by Prayer. The Lord's Prayer, alone, or the Forms of Prayer hereto annexed, may be used, or any other Prayer preferred by the Board of Trustees and Head Master of each Grammar

*Fach Graminar and Common School Master and Teacher must give at least one week's notice to the Trustees. and, in addition, the Grammar School Master must communicate with the Education Department, in order that he may not be absent during the Visits of the Inspector to his School.

School. But it is suggested that the Lord's Prayer form a part of the opening Exercises; and the Ten Commandments be taught to all the Pupils, and be repeated at least once a week. But no Pupil should be compelled to be present at these Exercises against the wish of his Parent, or Guardian, expressed in writing to the Head Master of the School.

FORMS OF PRAYER RECOMMENDED.

I. BEFORE ENTERING UPON THE BUSINESS OF THE DAY.
Let us pray.

O Lord, our Heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting GOD, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day, defend us in the same by Thy mighty power; and grant, that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings may be ordered by Thy goverance, to do always that is righteous in Thy sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O Almighty GOD, the Giver of every good and perfect gift, the Fountain of all wisdom, enlighten, we beseech Thee, our understandings by Thy Holy Spirit, and grant, that whilst with all diligence and sincerity we apply ourselves to the attainment of human knowledge, we fail not constantly to strive after that wisdom which maketh wise our salvation; that so, through Thy mercy, we may daily be advanced both in learning and in godliness, to the honour and praise of Thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of GOD, and the Fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.

II. AT THE CLOSE OF THE BUSINESS OF THE DAY.

Let us pray.

Most Merciful God, we yield Thee our humble and hearty thanks, for Thy Fatherly care and preservation of us this day, and for progress which Thou hast enabled us to make in useful learning; we pray Thee to imprint upon our minds whatever good instructions we have received, and to bless them to the advancement of our temporal and eternal welfare; and pardon, we implore Thee, all that Thou hast seen amiss in our thoughts, words and actions. May Thy good Providence still guide and keep us during the approaching interval of rest and relaxation, so that we may be thereby prepared to enter on the duties of the morrow, with renewed vigour, both of body and mind; and preserve us, we beseech Thee, now and ever, both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls, for the sake of Jesus, Thy Son, Our Lord. Amen. Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord; and by Thy great mercy, defend us from all perils and dangers of this night, for the love of Thine only Son, Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of GoD. and the Fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.

SECTION VIII-DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR OF GRAMMAR SCHOOLS.

1. Admission of Pupils-It shall be the duty of the Inspector, not only to examine the Grammar Schools, as heretofore, but to examine, and finally to admit, all Pupils into the Schools, according to the Entrance Examination prescribed, and to ascertain by careful investigation, how far each Grammar School is fulfilling the conditions of the Law and is conducted as the Law and General Regulations require, and to report forthwith to the Chief Superintendent, any case of failure, or delinquency, in these respects.

2 Inquiries of Inspector.-It shall also be the duty of the Inspector of Grammar Schools to visit each Grammar School in the course of the year, and to make enquiry and examination in such manner as he shall think proper, into all matters affecting the character and operations of the School, and especially in regard to the following things:

3. Mechanical Arrangements. The tenure of the Property; the materials, plans and dimensions of the Buildings; when erected and with what funds built; neighbourhood; how lighted warmed and ventilated; if any Class Rooms are provided for the separate instruction of part of the Pupils; if there is a lobby, or closet, for hats, cloaks, bookpresses, etcetera; how the Desks and Seats are arranged and constructed, and with what conveniences; what arrangements for the Teacher; what Play-ground is provided; what Gymnastic Apparatus, if any; whether there be a Well and proper conveniences for private purposes.

4. Means of Instruction.-The Books used in the several Classes, under the heads of Latin, Greek, English, Arithmetic, Geography, etcetera; the Apparatus provided, as Maps, Globes, Blackboards, Models, Cabinets, Library, etcetera.

5. Organization.-Arrangement of Classes; whether each Pupil is taught by the same Teacher; if any Assistant, or Assistants are employed; to what extent; how remunerated; how qualified.

6. Discipline.-Hours of attendance; usual ages of Pupils admitted; if the Pupils change places in their several Classes; or whether they are marked at each Lesson, or Exercise, according to their relative merits; if distinction depends on intellectual proficiency and moral conduct, or on moral conduct only; what Rewards, if any; whether corporal Punishments are employed; if so, their nature, and whether inflicted publicly, or privately; what other Punishments are used; management in play hours; whether attendance is regular; what Religious Exercises are observed; and what Religious Instruction is given, if any.

7. Method of Instruction.-Whether mutual, or simultaneous, or individual, or mixed; if mutual, the number of Monitors, their attainments, how appointed, how employed; if simultaneous, that is by Classes, in what subjects of instruction; whether the simultaneous method is not more, or less, mingled with individual teaching, and on what subjects; to what extent the intellectual, or mere rote, method is pursued, and on what subjects; how far the interrogative method only is used; whether the suggestive method is employed; whether the elliptical method is resorted to; how the attainments in the various Lessons are tested,-by individual oral interrogation,-by requiring written Answers to written Questions, or by requiring an abstract of the Lesson to be written from memory.

8. Attainments of Pupils.-1. Reading and Spelling.-Whether they can read with ordinary facility only, or with ease and expression. Art of reading, as prescribed in the Programme-meaning and derivation of words; whether they can spell correctly. 2. Ilting. Whether they can write with ordinary correctness, or with ease and elegance. 3. Drawing,.-Linear, Ornamental, Architectural, Geometrical; whether taught, and in what manner. 4. Arithmetic.-Whether acquainted with the simple rules, and skilful in them; whether acquainted with the Tables of Moneys, Weights, Measures, and skilful in them; whether acquainted with the compound rules and skilful in them: whether acquainted with the higher rules and skilful in them. 5. Book-keeping. 6. English Grammar and Composition.-Whether acquainted with the rules of Orthography, parts of Speech, their nature and modifications, Parsing, Composition; whether acquainted with the grammatical structure and excellencies of the language by frequent composition in writing, and the critical reading and analysis of the English classic Authors, in both prose and poetry. 7. Geography and History.-Whether taught, as prescribed in the official Programme, and by questions suggested by the nature of the subject. 8. Christian Morals and Elements of Civil Government.-How far taught, and in what manner. 9. The Languages.-Latin, Greek and French.-How many Pupils in each of these languages; whether well grounded in an accurate knowledge of their gram

matical forms and principles; their proper pronunciation, peculiar structure and idioms, and whether taught by oral and written exercises and compositions in these languages, as well as by accurate and free translations of the standard Authors. 10. Algebra and Geometry.-How many Pupils and how far advanced in; whether they are familiar with the definitions, and perfectly understand the reason, as well as practice, of each step in the process of solving each problem and demonstrating each Proposition. 11. Elements of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, as prescribed in the Programme; whether taught; what Apparatus for teaching them; how many Pupils in each. 12. Vocal Music.Whether taught, and in what manner.

9. Miscellaneous.-How many Pupils have been sent from the School to, and how many are preparing for matriculation in, some University. 2. Whether a Register and Visitor's Book is kept, as required by the Regulations, and whether the Trustees visit the School. 3. Whether the Pupils have been examined before being admitted to the School, and arranged in Forms and divisions, as prescribed by the Regulations; and whether the required Public Examinations have been held. 4. What Prizes, or other means are offered to excite Pupils to competition and study. 5. How far the Course of Studies and method of Discipline prescribed according to law have been introduced, and are pursued in the School; and such other information in regard to the condition of the Schools as may be useful in promoting the interests of Grammar Schools generally.

TORONTO, 1st May, 1865.

EGERTON RYERSON.

APPORTIONMENT OF

CHAPTER XXXIX.

THE

LEGISLATIVE

LEGISLATIVE COMMON SCHOOL

GRANT OF UPPER CANADA, FOR 1865.

CIRCULAR TO THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY, CITY, TOWN, AND VILLAGE MUNICIPALITY IN UPPER CANADA.

I have the honour to transmit herewith a certified copy of the Apportionment for the current year, of the Legislative Common School Grant to each City, Town, Village, and Township, in Upper Canada.

The basis of Apportionment to the several Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, and Townships for this year, is the population, as reported in the Census of 1861, which was also adopted last year, and I have no more generally accurate statistics of a later date.

Where Separate Schools exist, the sum apportioned to the Municipality has been divided among the Common and Roman Catholic Separate Schools therein, according to the average attendance of Pupils at both classes of Schools during last year, as reported by the Trustees.

The gross sum apportioned to all the Schools this year is the same as that apportioned last year.

The Apportionment is made on the supposition that the amount usually placed on the Estimates, for the support of Common Schools, will be voted during the ensuing Session of Parliament. But, according to an intimation made to me by the Finance Department that part of it which depends upon the annual vote of Parliament, will not be payable until it is voted by the Legislature in the Autumn,—Parliament having been prorogued before the details of the Estimates were passed. There is, however, I think, no doubt that the whole sum will be voted on the re-assembling of the Legislature.

I shall endeavour to have part of the Apportionment paid at this Office, to the Agent of the Treasurer of your Municipality, about the 1st of July, provided that the School Accounts have been duly audited, and that they, together with the Auditors' and Local Superintendent's Reports, have been duly transmitted to this Department.

It is particularly desirable that the amounts should be applied for not later than the third week in July, as it is inconvenient to delay the payment. There are, however, a number of Municipalities which have not yet sent in their Accounts of School Moneys, now several months overdue, and in these cases the payment must necessarily be deferred until the Law has been complied with.

I trust that the liberality of your Council will be increased in proportion to the growing necessity and importance of providing for the sound and thorough education of all the youth of the land.

TORONTO, 16th June, 1865.

EGERTON RYERSON.

SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATIVE SCHOOL APPORTIONMENT TO COUNTIES OF UPPER CANADA