of 70 marks, 22 pupils obtain one-half and upwards, the highest being 52. By far the highest numbers have been gained in Translation. "The third class contains 33 pupils, among whom absenteeism has been rather extensive during the past year. Only 13 pupils obtain onehalf marks and upwards, the highest being no more than 47." The examiners consider the following entitled to prizes: 9. The Council of Education resolved to grant certificates of proficiency to those pupils who are next below those who compete for scholarships, and who, under the former system, would have been entitled to prizes in books. The pupils noted below have, in accordance with the result of the examination, become entitled to certificates: 1. Jadunath Ghose. 2. Dwarkanath Sen. 3. Shamlall Paul. 4. Radikanarain Ghose. 10. Both the senior and junior scholarship competitors as well as candidates for insertion in the list directed to be forwarded in the resolution of Government, dated 10th October 1844, were this year examined simultaneously at the Town Hall. The number of scholars that presented themselves for competition for scholarships were 66, of which 38 students were for senior and 28 for junior scholarships. The reports of the examiners, and results are contained in the general report of the Council of Education. 11. The undermentioned two students presented themselves this year as candidates for insertion of their names in the lists directed to be furnished by the Council of Education, in accordance with the resolution of Government, dated 10th October 1844, and obtained the number and class marked opposite their respective names: 12. The undermentioned senior and junior scholars have withdrawn from the College during the past session, and usual certificates were granted to them in conformity to rules: 13. The junior scholar, Moheschunder Ghose, continues to prosecute his studies in the Medical College with his scholarship made tenable in that Institution. 14. The Council of Education having resolved that the subject for the examination of the candidates for the library medal should this year be fixed at the College, and promulgated at once to the students; the following course was selected by the Principal for the purpose: "The state of English Literature during the reigns of Charles II. and James II." No report of the result of the examination has been received. 15. The library is in good condition, and the books well circulated among the students. Several valuable additions have been made from the book allowance granted to this Institution. During the past session, Rajah Radhakanth Bahadoor has presented the 7th or concluding volume of his Sanscrit Cyclopædia. 16. The philosophical instruments are also in good condition. A sum of 1,000 rupees has been advanced to Professor Sutcliffe, with the concurrence of the donor, from the munificent donation of 1,200 rupees of the late Hon'ble Mr. Bethune referred to in the 23rd paragraph of the last Annual Report, for the purpose of purchasing some more instruments, which it is thought will be a valuable addition to the present stock of instruments now in the College; and the microscope which was out of order has been completely repaired by Mr. Ross of London, the expense of which has also been paid from the amount placed in Professor Sutcliffe's hand. 17. The building has received a thorough repair during the past session, and is in good condition. 18. The finance of the Institution continues in a flourish ing condition; an abstract statement of receipts and disbursements is noted in the margin, which shews that though there has been a diminution in the aggregate amount of collection of schooling fees, owing chiefly to the reduction in the number of students paid for by the Branch School from the separate funds of that school, and consequent falling off in the amount usually realized, still the Committee have been enabled to meet all disbursements without drawing the whole amount of assignment allotted by Government from the Parliamentary Grant. To the funded property of the College there has been an addition during the past session. A second dividend of Co.'s Rs. 12 per 100 Sa. Rs., has been received from the estate of Messrs. Joseph Barretto and Sons on the claims of the College for Sa. Rs. 65,368-10-3, amounting to Co.'s Rs. 7,844-3-9, and has been invested in Government 5 per cent. loan of 1829-30 for Sa. Rs. 7,000; and the Committee have resolved, in terms of the arrangements referred to in Mr. Secretary Bushby's letter No. 832, dated 20th October 1841, to apply the interest thereof to establish a senior scholarship of 30 Rs. per mensem to be called the "Vidyalya Scholarship," the Government note for Sa. Rs. 7,000 and surplus cash, Co.'s Rs. 293-9-7, have been handed over to the Council of Education, for the purpose of being deposited with the other securities belonging to the College, in the hands of the Government Agent. 19. There has been no change this year, either in the system of instruction or in the rules of the College, but the Council of Education have ruled that all holders of free scholarship tickets shall be allowed to compete on the same terms as stipendiary scholars, and this rule has been followed in the distribution of scholarships. 20. The conduct of the masters and students has been satisfactory. stock of instruments now in the College; and the microscope which was out of order has been completely repaired by Mr. Ross of London, the expense of which has also been paid from the amount placed in Professor Sutcliffe's hand. 17. The building has received a thorough repair during the past session, and is in good condition. 18. The finance of the Institution continues in a flourish ing condition; an abstract statement of receipts and disbursements is noted in the margin, which shews that though there has been a diminution in the aggregate amount of collection of schooling fees, owing chiefly to the reduction in the number of students paid for by the Branch School from the separate funds of that school, and consequent falling off in the amount usually realized, still the Committee have been enabled to meet all disbursements without drawing the whole amount of assignment allotted by Government from the Parliamentary Grant. To the funded property of the College there has been an addition during the past session. A second dividend of Co.'s Rs. 12 per 100 Sa. Rs., has been received from the estate of Messrs. Joseph Barretto and Sons on the claims of the College for Sa. Rs. 65,368-10-3, amounting to Co.'s Rs. 7,844-3-9, and has been invested in Government 5 per cent. loan of 1829-30 for Sa. Rs. 7,000; and the Committee have resolved, in terms of the arrangements referred to in Mr. Secretary Bushby's letter No. 832, dated 20th October 1841, to apply the interest thereof to establish a senior scholarship of 30 Rs. per mensem to be called the "Vidyalya Scholarship," the Government note for Sa. Rs. 7,000 and surplus cash, Co.'s Rs. 293-9-7, have been handed over to the Council of Education, for the purpose of being deposited with the other securities belonging to the College, in the hands of the Government Agent. |