the centre of which is a statue of Cain and Abel, given by Dr. Clarke of All Souls.

Through a passage on the left hand of the gate of the first quadrangle we enter the second, of which a cloister, with the Library over it, forms the east side; the Chapel the south: these are more modern structures, and are supposed to have been built in 1667, conformably with a plan given by Sir Christopher Wren.

The Library (a light pleasant room, ornamented with a most elegant ceiling, rebuilt by Wyat) contains a respectable collection of books, very commodiously arranged. The Chapel is distinguished by a neatness and simplicity becoming the house of God. If these may be considered as the parents of beauty, this edifice has very strong pretensions to it. The roof, which, being a frame of wood, is an admirable imitation of Gothic stone-work, and the altar, with its decorations, demand our attention. The east window, the gift of Principal Cawley, is enriched by painted glass, finely executed by Pearson in 1776, from drawings made by the late celebrated Mr. Mortí

mer.

In the Ante-chapel is an elegant monument to the memory of a late Principal, Dr. Shippen, whose uniform attention to the interests of his College are deservedly commemorated. The bust is supposed to give a striking resem

blance of his countenance. An elegant house, connected with the College, and fronting the High-street, was erected in 1770 at a considerable expence, for the accommodation of the Principal.

The foundation of this College is for a Principal, twenty Fellows, thirty-two Scholars, and fifteen Exhibitioners.

The number of independent members at present on the books is about 100.

Visitor. The Bishop of Lincoln.

HERTFORD COLLEGE

is situated opposite to the gate of the Public Schools, consisting of one court. The College is intended to be erected in the form of a quadrangle, to consist of four angles and four intermediate buildings; each angle to consist of three stair-cases and fifteen single apartments; every apartment to contain an outward room, a bed-place, and a study. Of these the southeast angle, and the Chapel in the south, the Principal's lodgings in the east, the Hall in the north, and the Gate-way (with the Library over it) in the west, are already finished, agreeable to the plan of the Oxford Almanack for the year 1740.

Hertford or Hart Hall,' an ancient house of learning, was an appendant to Exeter College; but having received an endowment in part,

was (at the request of Dr. Richard Newton, then Principal, who endowed the senior Fellowships) incorporated Sept. 8, 1740.

And though it is now styled Hertford College, it may be called by the name of any other person, who will complete the endowment of it, or become the principal benefactor to it.

This College, according to its statutes, should consist of a Principal, two senior Fellows or Tutors, junior Fellows or Assistants, undergraduate Students, and four Scholars; but for some years has had neither Principal nor members.

Visitor. The Chancellor of the University.

NEW COLLEGE.

NEW College is situated east of the Schools and the Theatre, and is separated from Queen's College only by a narrow lane. It is dedicated to St. Mary Winton, and has been called New College from its first foundation, being at that time highly regarded for its extent and grandeur.

We enter this College by a portal, leading into the first court, which is a quadrangle of about 168 feet long, and 129 broad. This court, as built at the foundation of the College, was low, with narrow arched transom windows, in the fashion of the times. But

soon after the Restoration of King Charles II. another story was added over the old building, and the windows altered to their present form. The magnificent Gothic building on the north side is the Chapel and the Hall; on the east the Library; on the south the Fellows' apartments; and on the west the Warden's lodgings, which are large and commodious, furnished with some valuable portraits.

In the north-west corner of the court is the entrance into the Chapel; by much the grandest in the University. The form of it is like that of Magdalen College, but larger. The Ante-chapel is supported by two beautiful staff-moulded pillars. This part is upwards of 80 feet long, and 36 broad.

As the PAINTED WINDOws of this Chapel make one of its chief ornaments, it will not be improper to bestow on them a more parti cular description.

Of those there are four distinct sorts.

1. All the windows of the Ante-chapel (the great one excepted) are nearly, if not quite, as old as the Chapel itself, and contain the portraits of patriarchs, prophets, saints, martyrs, &c. to the number of 64, and 50 smaller above them; curious for their antiquity, but for little else, being drawn without perspective, without the effect of light and shade, and ill-proportioned; yet in these are some remains which shew the brilliancy of their colours, and some

traces of simplicity and beauty; particularly in the heads of the female figures in the window on the right-hand of the entrance to the Chapel.

2. Of the second sort are the windows on the north side of the Chapel. These are done in the common modern style by Mr. Peckitt, of York. The three nearest the organ contain, in the lower range, the chief persons recorded in the Old Testament, from Adam to Moses; in the upper, twelve of the Prophets. Mr. Rebecca gave the designs for these. The two other windows contain our Saviour, the Virgin Mary, and the twelve Apostles.

3. The third sort are on the south side of the Chapel. These were originally Flemish windows, and done (as it is reported) from designs given by some scholars of Reubens. Being brought out of Flanders, they came into the possession of Price, the son, whose skill in glass-painting is well known. Of him they were purchased by the gentlemen of the College, who also employed him to repair what injuries they had sustained, and to fit them for the places where they now stand, A. D. 1740. In each window are eight figures, of saints, martyrs, and prelates, with their respective symbols; and for expression, colouring, and effect, they were esteemed equal, if not superior, to any painting executed on glass, till the appearance of the fourth sort, of which we come now to speak.