the foregoing passage; but having been accused of a disposition to pun, I will not repeat the whole of them.

Mr. MUSGRAVE "could have no opinion of a coachman who stood in need of instructions to mend his Way-bill,-he hoped such a person would never be appointed-the Guard.

Mr. GOLIGHTLY observed, that if our friend "cut" Sheepskin, he would never sit on the Woolsack.

Sir F. WENTWORTH begged leave to protest against ex-officio Informations.-(Order, order. No Politics.)

The PRESIDENT informed the Meeting, that the office of AttorneyGeneral had been already conferred upon his brother Mr. M. Courtenay; but "An Undoubted Old Etonian," was welcome to that of Solicitor-General.-(A laugh.)

This topic having been dismissed, Mr. Golightly introduced another, in the following manner :—

"Sir, I wish I could give my assent to the assertion of our friend, as to the unpersonality of our last Number. I think that if you look at the Essay on Wordsworth's Poetry, you will find some contradiction to his opinion. It is not my wish to say any thing offensive to my Hon. Friend, Mr. Gerard Montgomery; but I must take advantage of this opportunity to express my dissent from almost every argument and opinion he has adduced. I must protest against any agreement with his ideas upon this subject, and hope that the opinion of Gerard Montgomery will not be considered as the opinion of the King of Clubs." (Hear, hear, hear.)

The Hon. GERARD MONTGOMERY was not aware of the objectionable passages to which his Hon. Friend had alluded. He had no idea that his single opinion could be taken for the opinion of the Members collectively; and he had particularly guarded against any such mistake by the usage of the single "I," instead of the Editorial "We."

The PRESIDENT was sure that if any thing had been sent to the Press, of the nature hinted at by Mr. Golightly, it would be attributed by the world to its right sources-Youth and Inexperience.

SERIA MISTA JOCIS.

Mr. STERLING stated, that he had heard many complaints made of the frivolous style which pervaded the labours of the "Etonian." The Hon. Gentleman observed, that it was currently reported that it was the intention of the Editor of the work to decline all articles which manifested the least approach to a serious or instructive manner. He (Mr. S.) hoped these reports were groundless, for in the event of their proving true, he should feel himself compelled, however reluctantly, to retire from an undertaking to which he could be of no service whatever.

Mr. PEREGRINE COURTENAY rose to repel with astonishment the charge which had been brought against him. He was sure such a report could only have originated with some one who, from motives of prejudice or malignity, was hostile to the Publication. He was sensible of the general levity of the articles in the "Etonian," and depended upon Mr. Sterling for the preparation of some essays of a graver cast. (Hear, hear.)

UNPARALLELED INSULT TO MR. MONTGOMERY.

The Hon. G. MONTGOMERY wished to inquire who corrected the proof of No. II. page 160? After some demur It was ascertained that the duty had devolved upon Mr. Musgrave. The Hon. G. M. then addressed the Meeting in a terrible passion :

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"Sir, I have bestowed, you are well aware, much time and much study upon Godiva, but it is the last time and the last study I will employ in the service of the Etonian, unless a proper apology is made to me for this unparalleled outrage. In the fifty-eighth stanza, Mr. Musgrave has introduced an alteration, quite in character with Mr. Musgrave, but quite out of character with Godiva; for "the tresses of her raven hair," he has inserted "the traces of her raven hair."-(Laughter.)-I see in this, Gentlemen, no subject for laughter; to compare the hair of a Beauty to the harness of a Coach, I consider little better than sacrilege, and I am at a loss to conceive what defence Mr. Musgrave can set up for this extraordinary affront.”

Mr. MUSGRAVE proceeded to defend his alteration with some warmth. He maintained that hair and harness were in many instances synonymous, and supported his assertion by various arguments. He observed that the Greek word avruyeç signified properly a part of of the carriage, but might also be translated “small rings, or ringlets.” He said there was but the difference of one letter between "the poll" and "the pole," and concluded by an allusion to the Irish custom of fastening the plough to the tall of the horse, arguing that the Hibernians, by such a practice, undoubtedly made traces" and 66 tresses synonymous terms.-(Laughter.)

Mr. O'CONNOR begged to assure his Hon. Friend, that great improvements had taken place in Irish agriculture; and that the custom to which he alluded had been abolished many years.

The Hon. G. MONTGOMERY observed, that he supposed no one but an Hibernian, or Mr. Musgrave, could mistake "tresses " for "traces," and hoped he should have no occasion to repeat his complaint.

THANKS OF THE CLUB.

On the motion of Mr. COURTENAY, the Thanks of the Club were voted to the Authors of the following productions, which are in a state of active preparation :

A Greek Version of Johnny Gilpin, by W

Review of the "World at Westminster."

Ditto of "Wallace," a Tragedy.

The Eve of Publication, a Poem.--(N. B. The author returns thanks

to an unknown friend for his suggestion of this subject.)

What shall I do?

The Genius of Eschylus, contrasted with that of Sophocles.

Remarks on Periodical Writing.

Thoughts on Faces.

Science wasted on Trifles." He makes Breeches by the Rules of Trigonometry"-The Mirror.

Martin Sterling on Principle.

Amours of Gerard Montgomery; Nos. 1, 2, 3.

"Once and Away," a letter from Nathaniel Homely.

A Country Wedding.

On the Booksellers' Season.

Mr. Oakley on Flattery.

Mr. Lozell, on Plain-speaking.

Football v. Cricket,-(a Dialogue between a Goals'-keeper and a Second-stop.)

Mr. Martin Sterling's Public Appeal to Sir Francis Wentworth and the Whigs of England.-(Under consideration.)

On the Windsor Dialect.

A Poetical Description of a Stag Hunt; by Mr. Musgrave.
On Sheepshearing.

On "Balaam."

A Dissertation on "Leads;" by Mr. Burton.

On Puzzles, Riddles, Conundrums, Anagrams, &c. &c. &c.

On Coleridge's Poetry.

The Superiority of a West-country Barge over a Dutch Treschuyt.
Lozell on Weather-cocks.

A series of Essays on the respective merits of Chemistry, Astronomy, Pneumatics, Hydrostatics, Galvanism, &c. &c., considered in a scientific point of view, and containing some free animadversións on many of the received opinions of Mr. Walker; by Mr. A. Le Blanc.

The Thanks of the Club were also presented to our friends, under the following Signatures; their favours are with many thanks declined:-"T. P."-" A Bit of a Jockey." "An Irishman.""A Novelist."-" Juvenis."-" Exchange no Robbery."" Black Stockings."" A Cricketer."-" Found, Found, Found."-" A.”— "No Mannerist."" A Critic."" A Pigeon."" A Bad Shilling." "Shade of King Henry."-" A Queer Querist."

The Thanks of the Meeting were next presented to all who had contributed any degree of Assistance to our Third Number.

REPRINT OF NO. I.

The President then rose and informed the Meeting, that the demand for Copies of the "Etonian" was so great, that a Reprint of the First Number was already necessary.

"I have thought proper," continued Mr. Courtenay, "to exclude from our Second Edition many local allusions, which having already had the desired effect, need no repetition. By this omission, and by compressing the type of some other pieces contained in the Number, room will be made for a Poem which is deserving of a much wider circulation than it has hitherto obtained. The Poem to which I allude is one of those which were contained in a small selection of Poetry, privately printed some time ago, under the title of "The Poetry of the College Magazine." I see, Gentlemen, by your looks, that you have

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already guessed the object of my speech, and it is unnecessary for me to tell you that that the Poem I mean is "My Brother's Grave.”. (Loud and continued cheers.)-Notwithstanding the small circulation which was given to these Lines, their reputation has spread very widely, and the inquiries for them have been so frequent, that I have prevailed upon their author to allow of their insertion in the pages of "The Etonian.”—(Cheers.)—The addition of these beautiful lines will probably oblige us a little to exceed the usual limits we assign to extra-Etonian productions, but I am sure in the present instance, no one will find fault with us for a transgression which will be the means of giving publicity to "My Brother's Grave."(Hear, hear, hear.) Mr. Courtenay concluded by moving the thanks of the Club to the Author of "My Brother's Grave."

The motion was carried by acclamation.

The thanks of the Meeting were then voted to Mr. Peregrine Courtenay, for his constant services in the good cause, who, after returning thanks, proceeded to address the Meeting in these words :

MR. COURTENAY'S PARTING SPEECH.

"Gentlemen,--I believe we have now gone through all the topics connected with our publication. As this is the last time I shall have the honour of addressing you until after the Christmas vacation, allow me to say a few words upon the design and success of "the Etonian," before we dismiss the subject altogether.

"The Etonian," Gentlemen, originated in no motives but a real regard for the character of the School, and a wish to restore it to the exalted situation which it held in the olden time. Emolument was out of the question, where the work bore so small a price, and was confined to so small a circulation. Personal vanity was equally out of the question, where every Paper must appear anonymously. "The Etonian," therefore, has ventured into publicity with the most honourable intentions, and has deserved the praise he has received, if not by the excellence of his writings, at least by the purity of his motives.―(Hear, hear, hear.)

It is my real opinion, Gentlemen, that "the Etonian" has been a

source of no inconsiderable benefit to the School. It has recalled many of her alumni from habits of idleness and dissipation; it has opened a new current of exertion to

many, who before attempted nothing beyond the theme or the verses of the week; and it has roused into animation the energies of many, who had been accustomed to waste the most exalted talents upon less worthy pursuits.--(Hear, hear, hear.)

Apprehensions have been expressed that in the attention requisite to be paid to the work, the studies of the school might be neglected. If I thought this could possibly be the case, I would immediately give up the undertaking which would require such a sacrifice. But in the life of an Etonian moments of leisure perpetually occur, which, if they were not devoted to the pages of "the Etonian," would be given to far less improving occupations. I have bestowed no inconsiderable portion of time and study npon "the Etonian," but I can safely affirm that I have not spent upon it one single moment which ought to have

The worthy Chairman sat down amidst loud and unanimous cheering from all parts of the room.

The business of the Meeting having been thus disposed of, the remainder of the evening was spent in mirth and conviviality.

In the course of the evening the following loyal and patriotic toasts were given :

"Floreat Etona."-Nine times nine.

"The Higher Powers.”—Three times threc.

"Six, five, four, three, two, and one. May their interests never be separated."

'—a second beating to the King's-men, and a second meeting with Harrow."

"The King of Clubs, and the Etonian.' Popularity to the first, and a good sale to the second."

The evening was concluded by the following Eclogue in Grand Chorus, composed expressly for the occasion by the Hon. G. Montgomery, and sung in great style by all the vocal strength of the company :

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