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public lectures. He threw himself among the working men of the City below the Hill, who responded with extraordinary eagerness to his advances. No such union between the upper and lower cities had ever been known before. He had a weekly Bible Class for them on a very large scale, composed of members of all the sects, as well as Churchmen. He began a system of night schools all over the town, in which his Divinity Students, among others, helped him; and it was an inspiring sight to go round with him from school to school, and see the Lincoln mechanics working away at their school subjects, and the manner in which they received one whom they knew to be their genuine friend.

He had not long been Bishop Wordsworth's Chaplain, when his old friend and chief at Rugby, Dr Temple, was nominated to the see of Exeter. Bishop Wordsworth protested against Dr Temple's consecration, and Dr Benson felt it to be his duty publicly to bear testimony to the loyal orthodoxy of the Bishop-designate. At the same time he sent in his resignation of his chaplaincy to the Bishop of Lincoln, who smiled and put it in the fire. For some months after the consecration, Benson was Examining Chaplain to the two Bishops at once. It was an exercise of those conciliatory powers, which few men have so well understood how to combine with clear and unflinching maintenance of convictions of their own.

In 1877, he was called by the Providence of God to make the new diocese of Truro, cut off from that of his friend Bishop Temple. He held the See for nearly six years. It was the happiest period of his life, although the first year of it was marked by the great sorrow of the death of his eldest son, a most promising scholar, at Winchester. He delighted in Cornwall, and in its attractive people, though he could tell them plainly of their faults, as a pastor should. Those six years were an idyll. All the poetry and romance of his rich nature were evoked, and at the same time the profound spirituality of his religion found in that free atmosphere scope for its utterance, and enthusiastic response from Cornish hearts. The little homely wooden Cathedral became the focus of a life which, as was said by the present Bishop of St Andrew's, whom he chose for an Examining Chaplain, was "like the Acts of the Apostles." A good Divinity School, a continuous work of evangelizing Missions, grew up; the Diocesan Conference became, probably, the most business-like and the liveliest in England; a true Council of Honorary Canons was organized; Retreats for the Clergy were held, and Prayer Meetings for the Laity,-for, as Lightfoot bade him in the sermon at his consecration, he made himself a Cornishman to the Cornish, and a Methodist to the Methodists, that he might gain them. All this, and much else, centred in a living unity round him, as a true Father to the diocese; and the powerful touch of his spirit is testified to all future ages by the truly sublime Cathedral of which he was the inceptor, though the beauty of its adornment was the work of his successor. He knew every parish in his diocese, and it might almost be said that he seemed to know everybody in each parish, with their sorrows and their needs. Wherever he preached, he startled the people by telling them facts about the former history of the place of which they were unaware, and applying the lessons to the present. Often afterwards he would look back upon those days of hope and liberty, and say playfully, "Depend upon it, we made a great mistake to leave Cornwall."

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be made here to give an account of it. No life could have been more full of labour. The average number of his daily letters alone was such as to keep himself, two chaplains, and a lay secretary writing hard for many hours of day and night. The penny post," he said, "is one of those ordinances of man to which we have to submit for the Lord's sake." Besides the care of all the churches, he was unremitting in his attendance at the House of Lords, and at the Board of Trustees of the British Museum, and in many other "secular" duties which his position thrust upon him. Into all these he threw himself wholly, as if he had nothing else to do. Amidst it all, he never allowed himself to be torn away from the things of the inner life. Not a day passed without his doing an hour or so of solid work upon the Holy Scripture before joining his family. Besides all his public preaching, he made time throughout the London season to give weekly a Bible lesson to ladies in the Chapel at Lambeth, the influence of which was profoundly felt. And the wonder was that he scarcely ever appeared to be oppressed by the weight which he had to bear. He had time for everything, and cheery words for everybody,-words which came from his heart. He was never idle, and was always reading new books and old alike. Cyprian and his age was a subject on which he worked hard whenever he got a spare hour or two-generally after bedtime,—and it may be hoped that his researches on the subject are in condition to be published. graphic description of Wolsey, in his attention to detail combined with the widest outlook,-managing Kings and Popes for great ends, yet particular about the exact shade of his Cardinal's robe and the exact shape of his Cardinal's hat, was equally applicable to Archbishop Benson. To hear him describe a gold ornament from Aegina, just brought to the Museum, or the proper way of cutting a lawn sleeve, you would have supposed that he had nothing else to think of. After he had been instructing his coachman (he was a great lover of horses, and, like Cranmer, an excellent rider) in the points by which to tell good oats from inferior ones, Lord," said the coachman to some one else, "I don't believe there ain't nothing that that man don't know." Full of fun and humour-that humour which is allied to the richest vein of sentiment-he loved life, and saw good days, to the very last. Never did God give a more fitting close to the career of a great servant of His. Just returned from a peacemaking mission in Ireland, where all received him as he deserved, to the house of Mr Gladstone, of all men, on a Sunday morning, after receiving the Blessed Sacrament, he knelt again in Hawarden Church to make his confession with the rest, and the last words which he heard on earth were the words of absolution. May the grace of God, which made him what he was, shape others not unworthy to succeed him in the great work. A. J. M.

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We have no space, we have no need, to repeat the words of eulogy and regret used throughout the land. But one sentence, in a speech by Dr King, the Bishop of Lincoln, delivered last week, is so powerful and significant that we quote it word for word:

A loss of utterly inestimable greatness to all members of the great Anglican Communion for the sympathy and ability and untiring devotion which from the first to the last unexpected moment characterised his noble life.” Words cannot go further than that.

Church both on Monday and on Friday night. Unless we are mistaken, this double tribute is exceptional. We do not remember it having been given on any previous occasion.

In connexion with our remarks on the Oration The

Praise of George Herbert, some of our readers may be interested in recalling the following passage relating to the half window in Trinity College Chapel, in Willis and Clark's "Architectural History: "

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"24 Jan., 1852. At the suggestion of the Master to commemorate George Herbert, notice of whom had lately been brought before the College by Mr E. W. Benson's English specch on Commemoration Day."

The half window, which is that of the second in the Ante-Chapel on the south side, was filled at the expense of the College.

The date of the Archbishop's death gains some additional interest from the fact that it was, as we are informed, the anniversary of his election to a Fellowship at Trinity.

We were wrong in stating that the opening of Selwyn Chapel was the last occasion when Dr Benson visited Cambridge. He preached the University Sermon on June 7. But the deluge of rain which fell at the time must have prevented very many from hearing him who would like to have done so.

C. U. R. U. F. C.

At a general meeting of the C.U.R.U.F.C. held at the Bull Hotel on Wednesday evening, October 14th, the following officers were elected: President and Treasurer, Rev. J. H. Gray (Queens'); Captain, S. P. Bell (King's); Hon. Secretary, O. G. Mackie (Clare); Committee, P. G. Jacob (St John's), W. Mortimer (Trinity), H. B. Taylor (Jesus), and F. Jacob (Caius). C. J. B. Marriott, an old University and England Captain, was elected to represent the University on the Rugby Union Committee.

THE FRESHMEN'S MATCH.

The New University Football Ground was opened on Thursday, 15th inst., with a match between two teams of Freshmen, captained by W. Mortimer (Stripes) and F. Jacob (Whites). The result was a win for Jacob's side by two tries to one, the score very fairly indicating the difference between the teams. In the first five minutes Pilkington scored in the corner from a good run and made a good though unsuccessful attempt at goal. For the rest of the first half play was even, Avery on one side and Bennett on the other getting very near the line. Half-time was called with the score one try to nil in favour of Jacob's side.

Early in the second half, Carter kicked high and following up eluded Boardman and equalised the scores. The same player made a fine attempt to convert, the ball passing two feet outside the post. Whites now pressed hard, but Balfour relieved with a good dribble. From some good passing among the backs, Cock received and scored near the touch line, Jackson failing at goal. Just before time, Bennett all but scored, being held up on the line, but Neil punted into touch near the 25 line. Whites thus won by two tries to one.

The game was decidedly above the average Freshmen's Match, and the winning side owed its advantage chiefly to the superiority of the forwards of whom Young,

Pringle and Logan were the best, while Scott's height was useful out of touch. Hocking at half and Pilkington at three-quarters were best. On the other side Balfour was of course a source of great strength, and Laing was the best of the other forwards. Fasson at half was good, and Carter at three-quarters. Of the full backs Gretton was the best, though it is only fair to say that Boardman was out of his place.

A word in praise of the ground, which was in excellent condition in spite of all the rain. The teams were: Mr W. Mortimer's Side (Stripes).-G. F. Gretton, St Paul's School and Caius (back); C. C. Holland, Giggleswick and Christ's, W. P. G. McCormick, Exeter and St John's, J. F. Carter, Haileybury and Pembroke, and G. C. Avery, Christ's Hospital Clare, and B. H. Neill, Christ's College, New Zealand, and Jesus and Clare (three-quarter backs); F. H. Fasson, Merchiston and (half-backs); A. Balfour, Watson's College, Edinburgh and Caius, T. R. Elliott, Durham and Trinity, G. T. Hankin, Merchant Taylors and Magdalene, B. Laing, Wellington and Trinity, W. Medlycott, Newton Abbot and Clare, D. B. Parry, Uppingham and Clare, H. Shoebridge, Bradford and Trinity, and C. A. Werner, Dulwich and King's (forwards).

Mr F. Jacob's Side (Whites).-J. B. Boardman, Bath and Caius (back); G. M. Bennett, Birkenhead and Trin. Hall, W. N. Pilkington, Clifton and Trin., G. H. Harvey, Tonbridge and Pembroke, and T. A. Cock, Marlborough and Trinity (three-quarter backs); A. Hacking, Giggleswick and Christ's, and M. L. Mann, Rugby and Jesus, W. F. Ingpen, Wellington and Pembroke. T. W. Jackson, Emmanuel (half-backs); C. E. Davison, Sutton Valence and Fettes and Pembroke, M. J. Logan, Tettenham College and Fitzwilliam Hall, B. Pringle, Edinburgh Academy and Trinity, R. Rolfe, Giggleswick and Clare, C. T. Scott, Tonbridge and Sidney, and J. J. B. Young, Merchiston and Pembroke (forwards).

THE SENIORS' MATCH.

In this match played on Saturday, 17th inst., the sides were captained by T. P. Thomas (Whites) and A. D. Macdonald (Stripes). The rain fell during the whole of the game and after a slippery game, Whites won by a goal and two tries to a goal and a try. From a pass by Carey, Black opened the score for Stripes, and then Thomas scored for Whites. before half-time, Eyre came away, and passing to Black, the run was finished by Pilkington, who scored behind the posts, Hudson kicking the goal.

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In the second half from a long kick by Susmann, Johnston mulled and Hopper dribbled over, scoring the second try for Whites, the place kick failing. Whites' forwards now asserted their superiority, and from a rush Thomas scored near the posts, Carter converting; thus Whites won as stated. Of the three-quarters, Pilkington, Susmann and Eyre were the best, while Plack saved well at half. Of the forwards, Thomas, Macdonald, Luxmoore, Balfour, and Hopper all did good work and should have a good chance for the vacant places. The teams were:

Mr T. P. Thomas's Side (Whites). -J. J. Falconer, Magdalene (back); W. J. Susmann, Caius, J. F. Carter, Pembroke, W. S. Drew, Clare, A. R. Ingram, St John's (three-quarter backs); R. F. Cumberlege, Trinity, and O. Lloyd-Evans, Queens' (halfbacks); J. G. Fordham, Trinity, L. B. Hopper, Caius, T. W. H. Inskip, King's, H. B. Jeffery, Pembroke, M. J. Logan, Fitzwilliam Hall, A. F .C. Luxmoore, Jesus, A. W. Wakefield, Trinity, and T. P. Thomas, Caius (capt.) (forwards).

Mr A. D. Macdonald's Side (Stripes).-A. T, R. Johnston Queens' (back); J. C. Marquis, Trinity, W. N. Pilkington, Trinity, J. Eyre, Emmanuel, and G. M. Bennett, Trinity Hall (three-quarter backs); M. A. Black, Christ's, and F. H. Fasson, Clare (half-backs); A. Balfour, Caius, E. E. Carey, Caius, D. G. Hall, Emmanuel, A. C. Hudson, Trinity, T. M. McGown, Clare, J. J. B. Young, Pembroke, W. Thomson, Jesus, and A. D. Macdonald, Trinity (capt.) (forwards).

C.U. v. GUY'S HOSPITAL.

This, the first match of the season, came off on

Wednesday, the 21st instant, the University winning by 4 goals, a dropped goal, and a try to a try. Our tries were scored by Taylor (3), Mackie and Susmann, and Thomas kicked all the goals, including the dropped goal. The forwards played a good game, although at times they faded away for a minute or two, while the same remarks apply to the backs. Mortimer and Hopper were the best of our forwards; and Taylor, outside the scrum, was at his best. The whole display must be considered encouraging for the season when we consider how many new men we were playing. Their try was the result of a tricky piece of play by one of the halves, who found Black out of his place and took immediate advantage of it; the shot at goal, though from a very easy position, failed. The following represented the University:

T. J. Thomas, Jesus (back); H. B. Taylor, Jesus, O. G. Mackie, Clare, W. N. Pilkington, Trinity, W. J. Susmann, Caius (threequarters); S. P. Bell, King's, M. A. Black, Christ's (half-backs); W. Mortimer, Trinity, F. Jacob, Caius, T. P. Thomas, Caius, A. F. C. Luxmoore, Jesus, A. Balfour, Caius, L. B. Hopper, Caius, T. W. H. Inslip, King's, and A. D. Macdonald, Trinity (forwards).

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THE FRESHMEN'S MATCH.

The Freshmen's match came off on Monday, having been postponed the previous Friday on account of rain. In this respect however Monday was not superior, rain falling in torrents the whole time. It was a very fair game for all that, and the backs especially shone well.

The result was a draw of one goal each. For the Colours, Harrison (the brother of the Old Blue) was good. Beasley was best of the half-backs, and Dodd and Haig-Brown were most conspicuous among the forwards. Haig-Brown however spoilt his play by taking the ball too far down and then banging it across, where the two backs of course were waiting for it.

For the Whites Pretto in goal was very fair, but of course lacks experience. Howell was quite the best halfback on the field. Among the forwards, Moon (brother of the Old International), Fernie and Wright were most useful. Moon should develop into a really good

forward.

Mr C. J. Burnup's Side (Colours).-H. L. V. Durell, Felsted and Sidney (goal); E. H. Harrison, Private and Clare, and W. B. K. Mair, Highgate and Trinity (backs); H. O. C. Beasley, Westminster and Jesus, R. V. Barnett, Westminster and Caius, and C. J. Burnup (capt.), Malvern and Clare (half-backs); A. R. Haig-Brown, Charterhouse and Pembroke, and S Dodd, East

bourne and Caius (right wing); H. W. Sherlock, Lancing and Emmanuel (centre); H. A. Powell, Trinity, and E. A. Barneby, Private and Trinity (left wing) (forwards).

Mr G. H. Simpson's Side (Whites).-D. H. Pretto, Eastbourne and Trinity (goal); M. H. Ormsby, Leatherhead and Christ's, and G. H. Simpson (capt.), Malvern and Clare (backs); W. R. Johnson, Private and Queens', R. G. B. Howell,' Felsted and Emmanuel, and T. A. Scarlett, Charterhouse and Trinity (halfbacks); L. C. P. Milman, Private and Sidney, and S. A. Steele, Private and St Catharine's (right wing); L. J. Moon, Westmister and Pembroke (centre); A. E. Fernie, Wellingborough and Clare, and O. W. Wright, Malvern and Selwyn (left wing) (forwards).

SENIORS' MATCH.

The Seniors' Match took place on Tuesday, at the New Football Ground. The game was very slow and devoid of interest at all times, the back division of both sides being quite superior to the opposing forward line. Both the goal-keepers were good, Campbell especially so. Of the backs, the best of a poor lot was Garnett. The half-backs, however, were not at all bad, Sherring, Vicars, Sedgwick, all being quite above

the average. Shine and Unwin played well for the White forwards, and Davidson, Winch and Wiltshire were most conspicuous for the Colours.

The result was a win for the Whites by 2-1. Mr E. Garnett's Side (Colours).-W. Campbell, Clare (goal); E. Garnett (capt.), Trinity, and T. A. Airy, Christ's (backs); H. Vickers, Clare, J. P. G. Cartman, Clare, and A. V. Sedgwick, Caius (half-backs); G. B. Winch, Trinity, and H. P. Wiltshire, Thomas, Peterhouse, and A. H. Moore, Jesus (left wing) (forSt John's (right wing); A. J. Davidson, Trinity (centre); W. wards).

Mr J. T. McGaw's Side (Whites).-J. T. McGaw (capt.), Trinity (goal); A. B. Wilson, Pembroke, and W. G. Smith, Selwyn (backs); J. L. Lock, Caius, F. B. Sherring, Trinity, and A. E. Y. Trestrail, Christ's (half-backs); S. R. Unwin, Selwyn, and F. B. Manser. Peterhouse (right wing); J. B. Dyne, King's (centre); E. B. Shine, Selwyn, and H. A. Mitchell, Caius (left wing) (forwards).

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CORRESPONDENCE.

BOROUGH REGISTRATION AND UNIVERSITY VOTERS. To the Editor of the Cambridge Review. SIR,-It may be interesting to members of the University, especially to those who during the past few years have noted the decisions of the Revising Barrister, to see that he has re-considered his previous decisions. In 1894 it was sought to show that a Fellow whose name appeared in the University Calendar as a Lecturer, came under the qualification of Service Voters on the grounds That the continual occupation of his rooms was conditional on the retention of his office as Lecturer, and thereby retaining his Fellowship." Leaving off at the word Lecturer would be sufficient; to cover the other words the agent stated that in most, if not in all cases, while in office as Lecturer the time for which a man was elected a Fellow ceased to count. Such argument was signed by a Vice-Master of one of our Colleges but failed, on the ground that such rooms were not set apart especially for certain Lectureships, neither was it compulsory for a Lecturer to have rooms in College. One has no right perhaps to complain of such decisions, but this year a number have been allowed on the Register whose claims are exactly as they were when struck off a year or two back, and a number who hold their rooms upon the same terms will not come on because no claims were made for them.

It should be understood that any Master of Arts paying rent for his rooms, provided he has occupied for the twelve months to the previous July 15, has, according to the Revising Barrister as well as the decision of Mr Justice Bovil (see Times, Sept. 28, 1885), the right to claim as Tenant. Yours obediently,

OXFORD NOTES.

The October Term has begun again with the usual flood of bills and Freshmen-the latter almost as trying as the former. Very new caps and gowns are seen in the streets in the afternoons, which are certain to be soon superseded by startling new tweed caps and still more startling new pipes. Everyone seems to have come up in extra good spirits. The men who were at Lord's are full of G. O. Smith's century and those who were at Henley are loud in their praises of all the Oxford crews there, especially of the Trinity four and the New College and Balliol eights. Certainly Oxford rowing seems to deceive the critics, for Trinity were by no means hot favourites, and Balliol were not expected to reach the final for the Ladies' Plate.

There is a great gap in our midst this Term, for St Martin's Carfax has been pulled down, leaving an unwonted space in the middle of the town. The building perhaps will not be so much missed as the building perhaps will not be so much missed as the church clock, which at night was the very eye of the town and guided the steps of the festive undergraduate safely along the High. What is to be done in the empty space is not yet known, but we may count on something moderately ugly.

It is too early yet to prophesy what kind of football teams and trial eights will be produced this Term. There are a good number of football Blues left to us, and, judging from Henley form, there should be a number of good men to choose from for the Trials. On the whole, athletic prospects seem to be favourable. The Theatre has been occupied during the last week by the "Artist's Model." The performance was not good, the play if not the audience deserving a better company than that we have been provided with.

THE RECENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

We give below a tabular statement of the results of the recent competition for vacancies in the Home Civil Service, the India Civil Service, and Eastern Cadetships. In it there will be found the names of the successful candidates from Cambridge, their College, their place in order of merit in the combined list of successful candidates, their marks in each subject, as well as the totals, their University honours so far as they can be traced, and the Service to which they have been appointed. Attention is called to a few points of interest in the list.

A very large proportion of the candidates who stand highest on the list prefer the Home Civil Service. Of the remainder almost all who have the option choose the Indian Service in preference to the Cadetships.

The Civil Service Commissioners publish the names of the successful candidates in three separate lists, in each of which many of the same names occur. But it is possible from these data to construct the original list, showing the names of all candidates for any appointment placed in order. On such a list the fourteen candidates appointed to the Home Service occupy the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, 32nd, 51st places respectively, some of the Clerkships being undesirable on account of small salary or other unfavourable conditions. The candidates appointed to the I.C.S. occupy all the remaining places but two, from third to seventy-eighth. The Eastern Cadets take the following places: 41st, 74th and from 79th to 94th.

The highest mark gained by a successful candidate

The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge between them have almost a monopoly of the appointments. In the Home Civil Service and İ.C.S. as published on Sept. 18th they have respectively 13 out of 14, and 55 out of 62 places. In the list of Eastern Cadets as since adjusted, they have 16 out of 18 places.

Service, Mr Marsh, who is second on the whole list, is Among the Cambridge candidates for the Home Civil first in Greek (with the remarkable total of 620 out of 750), first in Latin, first in German, and first in English. bridge the position of Mr Chatterjee, who was first on Among the India Civil Service candidates from Camthe list, has been the subject of an article in the Times. The details of his performance are also remarkable. He is second in English Composition, first in English Language and Literature, first also in General Modern History and Political Science. He is the first native of India who under the new regulations has taken a high place in the Open Competition. A notable feature of the examination is the dearth of candidates who take Natural Science. No branch of it has been taken by any Cambridge man who has gained a first class in the Tripos, or treated it as his main subject of study. And the case is much the same with successful candidates from other places. Elementary Chemistry and Elementary Physics is only taken by six out of the whole number, Higher Chemistry by two, Higher Physics by one, Geology by eight, Botany by two, Zoology by none, Animal Physiology by none.

Mathematics have been severely treated in the examination, and the highest mark gained by a successful candidate (twenty-first Wrangler) is 1055.

Very high marks have been given throughout for General Modern History and Political Science, and it would be unjust not to record the marked success of Mr Moriarty's pupils in these two subjects.

The number of candidates for the I.C.S. has been steadily increasing, and the standard required for success has also slowly risen. During the last three years the number of candidates has been respectively 131, 154, 193; the minimum number of marks necessary for a place has been 1472, 1493, 1521; the number of vacancies has been 61, 66, 62; the number of candidates from Cambridge has been 30, 50, 58; and the number of successful candidates from Cambridge 12, 24, 16.

It will be seen that a place in the I.C.S. or among the Eastern Cadets lies easily within the reach of a first-class man who can write a good essay and acquit himself well in one or two other subjects. Thus among the candidates from Cambridge this year one obtained 1135 in Latin and Greek alone, another 1376 in the same subjects with Greek and Roman History; a Historian obtained 1426 in the subjects of his Tripos, while an unsuccessful candidate for the Home Service obtained 1252 marks in Mathematics alone. But men not of this calibre must take up a larger number of subjects and work steadily at one or more throughout their course.

Full details of the conditions under which the examinations are held can be obtained from the Secretary to the Civil Service Commission, Westminster, S.W., or from Mr Chawner, the Secretary of the Board of I.C.S. Studies, who is at home every day at Emmanuel Lodge, from 12.15 to 1, to give information and advice.