Pn Friday, July 26th, the Wing and Qneen visited Efainp-
stead to open the newbilildinga of University College School. The King in acknowledging the address of the Goyernipg )41(1y expressed his great and special interest in the school. He ended hip speech by a very happy reference to school esprit de corps, and the Ked of cultivating those influences which go to the formation of character ;-- "One of the finest features of English life has always seemed to me to be the love borne to their old school by the pupils who hays long shice left ite shelter, and have fought the battle of life either in their own country or in far distant lands. They always refer to their school with affection. All their lives they will feel the influence of the teachings which they received in early days. A grave responsibility rests, therefore, with those to whom the case and education of youth has been entrusted, and nobly has this responsibility been fulfilled. I feel enre that while giving full attention to the development of the intellect of your pupils yeu will not neglect the teaching of sound morality and encouragement of those high ideals which are of such enormous influence in the formation of character. It is the character of the people of this country which has made them respected in all parts of the world, in circumstances of danger and difficulty, and I am confident that the traditions which it is our privilege to inherit will not Buffer in your hands."
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