Habens said that as the Provincial Government had exercised such a large influence in the development of educa tion in the province, and had been so liberal in grants in aid, it was only right that the representative of that Government, his Honor the Superintendent, should be asked to ex press his Bentiments on that occasion. [Cheers.] His Honor the Superintendent had discharged his duties as head of the province in regard to the question of educa tion in no perfunctory manner, evincing as they all knew a very warm interest in all concerning it. With his Excellency's per mission therefore he would ask his Honor the Superintendent to address them. [Loud cheers.J His Honor the Superintendent, who was warmly greeted on stepping forward said-~ Your Excellency and Gentlemen,—l need scarcely say that it is a great gratification to me to be present on the occasion of the open ing of this school by her Majesty's Repre sentative. We celebrate to-day the comple tion of one of four schools at the four points of the compass in this city, some of the largest that have been yet erected, or are likely to be erected, in the province. The occasion is one for congratulation, not only to myself, but to a number of gentlemen now on this platform, who in different capacities some as chairmen of the Board of Education in the past—have taken a prominent part, in conjunction with myself, in promoting educa tion over what is a long period in a life-time, or in the history of a young colony. I am glad to think that the building is not unworthy of the purpose for which it is designed, and that the committee have shown their feeling that our school buildings should possess a distinc tive character, indicating the prominence and value which attaches to education in the minds of the people. Mr Habens has put, in words more expressive than I am master of, the feelings which have animated the com mittee in the prosecution of the work which they have had in hand. 