hers, have
been translated and printed in these syllabic characters. The old
Indians prize them very much, but it is interesting to note that, just
as soon as the younger Indians understand English and get to be able to
read in it, they prefer it to their own language and books.

The examinations in arithmetic, grammar, and geography were rather
limited. It could not have been otherwise in such a place. All were,
however, delighted with the splendid examination each class passed
through in Bible history. The Indians have wonderful memories, and here
the children delighted all with their knowledge of events from the
creation down, and the accuracy with which they could quote long
portions of the sacred book. The writing also won a great many
complimentary remarks from all, and it is safe to assert that very few
schools among white people could have made a better showing. The
recitations were good, considering that they were uttered in a foreign
tongue. The singing was delightful. The children sang in the two
languages, and the soft, sweet, liquid Cree did not suffer in pathos and
beauty in comparison with the more vigorous English. Of course, a
number of prizes were given. A beautiful incident occurred when the
prizes for the best recitations of the fourteenth chapter of Saint
John's gospel were being distributed. Among the competitors was a poor
lad who, when a babe, had been so bitten in the hand and arm by a wolf
that the arm had to be cut off near the body. Competing with him were
several other bright boys. The chief prize was a splendid pair of new
skates, which Frank had generously given for this competition. So even
had been the boys, or rather so perfect were they in reciting, that the
judges hesitated about selecting the winner of the first prize. When
the boys who were well, and unmaimed, observed this there was a short,
quiet consultation between them, and then one rose up and, respectfully
addressing Mr Mctavish, said that the boys who had two hands, as well
as two feet, had more ways of having sport and fun than Kepastick, who
had only one hand, and so they asked him to have the judges decide that
Kepastick should have the skates. Noble fellows! but that is just like
young Christian Indian boys. The white people present were much moved
by this beautiful incident of quiet unselfishness, and soon arranged
that those kind-hearted lads should not go unrewarded.

By twelve o'clock the most succe