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ofthe "British Solomon seated m the robes ofthe Garter . The gallery will in future be open to the public without tickets . The second and third volumes ofthe collected edition of Scheliing's works have made their appearance ; and amid the ci-owds of German almanacks a welcome Avill be extended to the " Volks-Kalender" fo 1 S 61 , of Berthold Auerbach , a deserved faA-orite in this country , and

Avhose volume for the new year contains illustrations by Kaulback , A catalogue is being made , by authority , of all the objects of art in the numerous French museums and palaces . The number already reached amounts to 40 , 000 . A second catalogue is to follow of the paintings and sculptures in the public buildings of Francechurches , convents , hospitals , town-halls , & c .

A movement is set on foot to repair the stone of the Wallace Monument at Wallacestone , says the FalMrJc Herald , and make such improvements as shall make it worthy of the hero to Avhose memory it was erected some fifty years ago . Upon the elevated spot where the stone already stands , it is supposed that the brave patriot took up his position and surveyed the two armies entrenched previous to the battle of Falkirk . The words " Hie stetit 22 nd July . 129 S , " arc inscribed on the tablet .

A subscription for the publication of photographs from Alfred Refchel's historical pictures has been for some time on foot , as wc are informed , for the benefit of his widow . It is needless for us to say how magnificent his works are . He was one of the soundest and best painters of the modern German school .

On Monday week was placed in Kensal Green Cemetery a Gothi e memorial cross , designed by Mr . Thomas Woollier , in a style which is both novel and beautiful . Mr . Redgrave stated to the Committee on the South Kensington Museum , that Mr . Smith , of Lisle-street , he was informed , intends ultimately to present to the Gallery of British Art a beautiful

collection of water-colour drawings , his property . Mr . C . Minton Campbell ( Minton & Co . ) has suggested to the Department of Science , the excellent idea of establishing Artscholarships for meritorious students in the provincial schools , to enable them to come up to London , and study at the South Kensington Museum for one month . He thinks the amount of £ 10 would

suffice for this purpose . Among the multitude of miscellaneous monumental memorials , says Hie Critic , which of late have sprung up in Europe , a somewhat bizarre one is that which was " uncovered" by the King of Sweden and Norway on August 29 , in honour of Charles XII . It is erected on the spot where , it is conjectured , the royal enthusiast foil , near Preilerlksbald ; and is "in the shape of" a Gothic tower , fourgabled , ; and with an octagonal spire and cross . This stone toy attains , by the help of three stops , the elevation of 31 ft .

The proposition of the Russian Government to found a Russian Hostel at Cambridge has been hailed by the Rev . Dr . Wolff ; the celebrated Vicar of lie Brewers , in tho following letter to his friend , the Rev . George Williams , B . D ., Senior Fellow of King ' s College , Cambridge , now in America .

Mr Di-. ut WIIXTAAIS , —God ' s holy name be praised that the Government of Russia has set such a glorious example to the rest of the Eastern Churches by determining to lay the foundation of a Russian hostel in Cambridge ; aud I have not the slightest doubt that the Catholikos of Etsh-Mia / . in will follow the example and execute the wish expressed to me by the Catholikos Ephrein in 1 S 25 I shall also give to the above hostel—1 st , "The History of the by sending a bishop ofthe Armenian Church , with a number of the Armenian

youths , to England , to be educated in Cambridge . Now . as you , my dear Williams , have so energetically carried out niv proposal of assisting the Oriental Churches , by cstiiblisliinir such hostels at Cambridge , and as I was the prime mover of the plan , I feel it my duty to communicate to you that I also wish ( n ] ic tbc first contributor to the establishment of a splendid liln-arv in connection with this Russian hostel . 1 therefore beg ymi to ' give the bust of my person , made at the expense of the late lliulit Hon . Hookinun Fi-erc , and presented to me , which is now ' already deposited in your rooms , as a present to the said hostel . Secondlv ,

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Religion of Jesus Christ , " in 32 volumes , written by Friedricli Leopold , Count ofStolberg ; 2 ndly , Dr . August Neander ' s Avritings ; 3 rdly , the writings of Dr . Hengstenberg ; 4 thly , the writings of Bishops Bull and Andre wes ; 5 thty , the sermons of the Metropolitan Philaret , translated into French by Stourza ; Gthly , "The Imitation of Christ , " by Thomas ilKempis ; 7 tlily , the writings of Shakespeare ; 8 thly , the dramatic writings of Auguste Wilhemi and Friedrich Schlegel ; 9 thlythe writings of Machiavelli . Thus the

, Eastern Churches will have a slight proof of the love of one of the Jewish nation who has learnt by the grace of God to Avorship the Lord Jesus Christ , and to love Him in His members , the Holy Church Catholic , and to prefer the advancement of His kingdom to every self interest—Joseph Wolff , L . L . D ., D . D ., Vicar of He Brewers , near Taunton , now on a visit to his friend , the Rev . Robert Miles . — Yours affectionately , JOSEPH WOLEE , L . L . D ., D . D .

Poetry.

Poetry .

THE LODGE SONG . WRITTEN EOH THE BELGKAVE ( No . 105 , ) ur VIAGORAS What a cherful lodge this world might be , If all would work together j And practise faith and charity , At all times to each other . And help distress , in prudent bounds ,

And never make a sad heart sadder ; But , remember three grand rounds , That are in a certain ladder . We Masons hold this maxim true ; That all are equal—peer and peasant—If worthy men , and Masons too , Thence are our meetings always pleasant .

Though some are born to wealth and fame , To noble or exalted station , Yet each may carve a deathless name , By the force of education . Act to each man as a Brother , Let no hasty words bo spoken ; But let all angry feelings smother

, When you meet with sign or token . For sharing in each other's care , Makes life's road more smooth to travel , While we act upon the square , At the sounding ofthe common-gavel ,

INNOCENTIA SECURUS . Oh come again with mo my love And wander by the sea , To realize again past joys If but in memory . And climb the high and grassy cliff Or frolic on the sand ;

Go sauntering thro' the country lanes Little children hand in hand . Lean o'er the vessels side , sweetheart , Tile spray from off the sea Sparkles like gems upon thy brow , A diadem for thee . Or down Denacre's leafy lades

g Cull simple wild flowers there , And garland them around thy form , A May Queen passing fair . Or thro' the happy valley rove And gossip as we stray , Singing your simple little songs In love's confiding way .

The sunbeams thro' the clustering leaves Come down in showers there , To light im- darlings loving-eyes , And nestle in her hair . "fis something to remember , love , For me in coming days , Of the little maid that trusted so ,

And all her winning ways . "fi-. ijyi ' ul to remember , dear , Ti .. i > e days beside the sea , When you wandered in all happiness . \ r .. i innocence with me . B . L . DAXTOX