A Year in Tasmania; Including Some Months' Residence in the Capital. with a Descriptive Tour Through the Island, from Macquarie Harbour to Circular

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX. A. CHRIST'S COLLEGE. Annual Commemoration. The Seventh Annual Commemoration of the foundation of this Institution was held on Thursday, the loth ultimo. The day was very fine, and the intense heat of the sun was tempered throughout the day by a cool and steady breeze. In addition to the ordinary circumstances of this ceremony there was on this occasion one of peculiar interest--we mean the resignation of the late Warden and the induction of his successor. This may have been partly a reason why so large a company assembled at the College, a company more numerous than has been witnessed since its opening. About half-past ten the Bishop, who was the earliest arrival, was seen approaching, and his carriage was speedily followed by a long train of vehicles and horsemen--nor was it until long past eleven that the last detachment of visitors had arrived. Amongst the numerous assemblage which enlivened and embellished the College precincts, we discovered many who, in various capacities, had been themselves inhabitants within its walls; and it was highly gratifying to observe the obvious interest which they took in all matters connected with their former alma mater. Shortly after eleven the proceedings of the day commenced with the usual morning service in the chapel, at which the late Warden said prayers, and the lessons were read by the Divinity Fellow in waiting for the week (Mr. Adams.) Those who are admirers of sacred music had a great treat in the performance on the organ by the Rev. W. A. Brooke, whose accompaniments to the chanting of the service were of a very superior description, adding very much to the impressiveness of that solemn and beautiful ritual. It was immediately after the conclusion of this service that the distinguished ceremony ...