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found you at last! Yes, and in good hands too. The author of this article certainly lays second claim to praise for prose! But 'A.' will excuse me if I go a little farther, and say the "Scrap Book" made us laugh, especially the Sketch." There again we meet Harold, whose lines on the Birth-day are pretty. I was sorry for the predicament of the Editors, and, like them, was going to sleep, till "Hurrah" roused me, and I heard the response of "Enough." This sounded like victory; aye, dear Selwyn, and victory it was. Let me, then, congratulate you one and all, on the appearance-the demand for numbers-and, above all, the general merit of your first No. May you go on, as well as,-yes, even better, than you began; each author gaining for himself the wreath of celebrity; and as to yourself, who are the best entitled to my good wishes,

"Sublimi ferias sidera vertice."

I am sure I cannot wish you any thing else so dear to, and earnestly desired by, yourself. My paper, you see, is closely filled; were I to add more you would never read it; but if your patience brings you thus far (which I much doubt), write soon, send me three copies of No. 2, and believe me,

DEAR SELWYN,

Your's truly,

JULIUS VALLANCEY.

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Feb. 8.-This was the day appointed for the first meeting (since the holidays) of the committee of the "Hora Sarisburienses ;" and, as much business was to be transacted, the full attendance of the members was truly gratifying. Mr. G. Seymour first rose, and proposed that Mr. Kenyon should take the chair, and be elected perpetual president. Mr. Kenyon was then chosen, nem. con.; and, having taken his station at the head of the table, returned thanks for the honor conferred, and hoped he should always fill that post with credit to himself, satisfaction to the committee, and benefit to the "Hora." Mr. Seymour begged to propose the addition of two members to the committee, and nominated Mr. Latham and Mr. Darlington, who were then introduced, and having gone through the customary forms, were duly elected, and took their seats accordingly.

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Mr. Kenyon said he had a few regulations to lay before the committee, and proposed first, that translations be admitted."

Mr. Latham could not conceive why translations should be excluded.

Mr. Wentworth had heard the translations in our late number exceedingly praised: he had no wish to excite vanity, but he really thought translations afforded excellent scope for the display of talent, and that no reasonable objection could be raised against them.

It was then put to the vote, and decided that translations were to be admitted.

Mr. Kenyon secondly proposed, that politics be excluded.

Mr. Seymour did not agree to that proposition; he certainly thought politics should be admitted.

Mr. Dashwood stated that politics ought to be left for the consideration of older and abler heads than those of the committee; and gave it, as his opinion, that they were above the comprehension of boys in general.

Mr. Seymour hoped that Mr. Dashwood was only answering for himself.

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Mr. Kirby thought, that if the committee excluded politics, they might as well exclude any thing else. It was then put to the vote, and decided that all politics were to be excluded.

Mr. Kenyon thirdly proposed, that the author of every communication should enclose his name in a separate paper, and that the editors should pledge their word not to open that paper, unless the communication be accepted.

Mr. Darlington highly approved of the plan.

Mr. Dashwood thought, that as many of his friends might be inclined to write on tender subjects (Hear, from Mr. Kirby)-not that he himself had any such intention-he should rather propose that anonymous communications be accepted.

This was afterwards agreed to; and it was also added, that no enquiries should be made concerning the author of those papers who should wish to remain unknown.

It was then determined that

A committee be held twice a month.

That all motions be decided by white and black balls.

That the majority of one decides all resolutions. That four copies of each number be left on the table for the entire use of the committee.

That no votes by proxy be admitted.

Mr. Kenyon then submitted, that Mr. Liddel be elected secretary to draw up the reports of the committee.

Mr. Seymour seconded the motion, and Mr. Liddel was duly elected.

The club then adjourned to that day fortnight, investing the president with power to convene the members, if he thought it necessary.

AN UNEXPECTED OCCURRENCE.

Feb. 10.-An unforeseen event, of considerable importance, compelled the president to call a meeting on this day. As soon as all the members were assembled, Mr. Kenyon rose and said,-We are here met, gentlemen, under the impression of feelings very different to those with which, no longer ago than the day before yesterday, we separated at the last meeting. The occasion is one of great regret to all who are interested in the success of the "Hora Sarisburienses." We meet to take leave of our friend, Mr. Liddel, who is unexpectedly called from this our little world, and we are assured will leave us with the good wishes of all his schoolfellows. But, gentlemen, there are many reasons why we should deeply lament his departure. In him we lose one whose ability, as well as inclination, enabled him to be a valuable correspondent. In the discharge of the office of secretary his services were important, and equalled only by the fidelity with which he performed his duty. But here I must be allowed to say, that my worthy colleague opposite, together with myself, have another, a nearer, and, (if I may be allowed the expression) a more vital, cause to regret his leaving us. We lose in him a brother, nay, I acknowledge it, our ablest brother editor. For many improvements, of no less nicety than importance; for many judicious remarks, we are entirely indebted to him; and if, in kindness, you have been induced to believe that any merit has been due to our humble exertions in office, I assert, that to Mr. Liddel, most especially, those commendations are due. To us, gentlemen, it belongs to fill these official vacancies to the best of our judgment; and I trust that those members who are elected thereto, will fill them to the utmost of their ability, and with zealous exertions for the credit of our work.

Mr. Liddel begged leave briefly to return thanks for the very kind and gratifying manner in which his name and services had been mentioned. He assured the com

mittee, that, although leaving them, his interest in the work was great, and that it would ever be an heartfelt gratification to him to hear of its flourishing success.

The committee then proceeded to ballot for the election of an editor, and with pleasure we announce, that so great was the ambition of the members to obtain this honourable office, that no less than four candidates presented themselves. After a warm contest and arduous struggle, the president examined the votes, and, amidst shouts of applause, declared that Mr. Wentworth was duly elected.

Mr. Dashwood was next unanimously called to fill the office of secretary.

The meeting then adjourned.

Feb. 22.-The members met this day according to appointment, when Mr. Kenyon wished to know whether one or two numbers were to make their appearance before the holidays.

Mr. Seymour thought one was decidedly sufficient: he stated as his reason that the cricket season was approaching, when he feared the communications would be more limited; and even at present his employments were such as to leave him but little time for the conscientious discharge of his duties.

Mr. Kenyon thought that nobody was better disposed towards cricket than himself, but interested as he was in the prosperity of the Radcliffe Cricket Club, he for one should not on that account relax in his duties to the Hora." (Hear, hear.)

It was then decided that, if possible, two numbers should be published, and that the 17th of March was to be the last day for receiving communications for No. 2.

March 20.-The members assembled this morning at nine o'clock, when the president heartily congratulated the committee on the completion of the second number,

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