joyful resurrection, the remains of Mary Antrobus. She died unmarried, Nov. 5, 1749, aged 66. In the same pious confidence, beside her friend and sister, here sleep the remains of Dorothy Gray, widow; the tender, careful mother of many children, ONE of whom alone had the misfortune to survive her. She died March 11, 1753, aged 67."

Gray's description of the churchyard

"Beneath those rugged elms, that yewtree's shade,

Where heaves the turf in many a

mouldering heap,"

is literal. The whole scene is impressive, and a visit to this quiet and beautiful spot will well repay the tourist, both by its intrinsic beauty, and its associations with poetry and the past.

"I have no pleasanter recollections of England than those connected with our visit on that dreamy September afternoon to the scene of my favourite poem, the Churchyard of the little rural church at Stoke, that quiet and lovely spot which the poet has so well described, and where, almost "beneath that yew tree's shade,' he has his appropriate restingplace."-W. B.

ROUTE 35.

LONDON TO OXFORD, STRATFORD-ON-AVON, WARWICK and KENILWORTH, (including COVENTRY and BIRMINGHAM.)

From London to Oxford, 63 miles, first class, 11s.; second, 8s. 4d.; third, 5s. 3d. Return tickets, available for two days, first class, 18. 6d. second, 14s.

From London to Stratford-on-Avon, 110 miles; first class, 20s. 10d.; second, 15s. 5d.; third, 9s. 2d. Return tickets, available for two days, first class, 34s. 9d.; second, 25s. 9d.

N Excursion may be made from London to Stratford -on- Avon,

Warwick, and Kenilworth, and back to London in a single day, but it would be impossible, in that case, to see Oxford, or to take more than a cursory view of the objects of interest at the other places. In two days a tourist might make the same excursion, stopping at Oxford long enough to visit two or three of the Colleges (Christ Church, New, and Magdalen recommended), and going on to Stratford by Leamington. Stratford may be reached early enough to allow a visit to the chief objects of interest in the same afternoon. The most convenient way of reaching Warwick and Kenilworth is by carriage from Stratford (the proprietor of the Red Horse Inn furnishes comfortable carriages at reasonable rates) to Warwick, where the Castle and other objects of interest may be visited in an hour or two, and continuing on to Kenilworth. The ruins of the Castle are a mile from the railway station. It is better

handsome buildings of the Middlesex Lunatic Asylum. Near Langley (16 miles), is Richings Lodge, formerly the residence of Pope. We pass Slough (18) miles), leaving the towers of Windsor Castle on the left, and, proceeding through a beautiful and richly-wooded country, through READING (35 miles) and other places of no special interest, arrive at OXFORD (63) miles). (Hotels: See " HOTEL APPENDIX"). Population in 1877, 34,482.

Oxford is a pleasant city, situated near the confluence of the Isis with the Cherwell. It is chiefly interesting as being the most

are maintained by the estates attached to their foundation, or devoted by benefactors to the purpose. The Halls, not being corporate bodies, have their property held in trust for them by the University authorities in their corporate capacity. University College claims to be the oldest, dating its foundation back as far as 872, Balliol and Merton Colleges coming next in order, and dating from the 13th century. The general plan of all these buildings is much the same, forming a hollow quadrangle, with the apartments of the students ranged around and within it. The degrees conferred are those

of Bachelor and Master of Arts; Bachelor and Doctor of Music; and in the Faculties of Civil Law, Medicine and Divinity. By recent legislation it is no longer necessary that the student should belong to any particular College or Hall, and it is at present contemplated to throw open to dissenters from the Established Church of England the scholarships and fellowships which have hitherto been restricted to members of that communion.

There are four terms in the year, Michaelmas, Hilary, Easter, and Trinity; the two first may be kept by a residence of six, and the two latter by a residence of three weeks each. Twelve terms' residence are required for the degree of B.A., except in the case of peers, their sons, and other privileged persons, for whom eight terms are sufficient, if matriculated as such. A Bachelor of Arts may proceed to his M.A. degree in his 27th term, if privileged, in his 23rd.

The Professorships, of which there are many, are supported either from the University funds, grants from the Crown, or their private endowments.

In point of architectural effect and the extent and grandeur of its buildings the most remarkable of the Colleges is Christ Church, its chapel being the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Oxford. This church dates from 1154, and is principally Norman-Gothic, with additions in later styles. Cardinal Wolsey was the great benefactor of this College, as another great prelate, William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor, was of New College, founded in 1386. The last named is a good example of a college as originally built and in the best style of English archi

tecture. In the chapel is preserved the jewelled crozier of its founder.

Magdalen College was founded in 1456 by William of Waynfleet, a predecessor of William of Wykeham in both his offices. Its buildings are some of the most striking in Oxford, and its grounds, which include a deer-park, the most extensive and beautiful. Here is an avenue known as "Addison's Walk," the favourite resort of the great essayist whilst a student at this college.

The complete list of Colleges and Halls is as follows, in the order of their foundation:

University, Balliol, Merton, Exeter, Oriel, Queen's, New, Lincoln, All Souls, Magdalen, Brasenose, Corpus Christi, Christ Church, Trinity, St. John's, Jesus, Wadham, Pembroke and Worcester Colleges; St. Mary, Magdalen, New Inn, St. Alban and St. Edmund Halls.

The most important adjuncts to the University are the Bodleian Library and Picture Gallery, Theatre, Ashmolean Museum, Radcliffe Library and Observatory, University Galleries and Museum, Botanical Gardens and the Taylor Institute (opened only in 1818) for the culture of modern languages. A conspicuous object is the Martyrs' Memorial" in St. Giles' Street, erected to Archbishop Cranmer, and Bishops Latimer and Ridley, who were burnt near the spot where it stands in 1555. The University is represented in parliament by two members.

About eight miles north-west of Oxford is BLENHEIM PALACE, near Woodstock (Hotel: Bear), the most magnificent seat in the county, presented by the nation, with the honour of Woodstock, to the first Duke of Marlborough. The sum allotted for the building was