This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1865 Excerpt: ... this were first raised some temporary buildings, in which the schools were carried on for some years. A number of high-caste native boys were regularly organised into classes in a separate part of the building; so that European, half-caste, and native boys were all under instruction in one establishment, and taught by the same professors. The college seemed to promise a solid success, and it became necessary to erect permanent buildings, capable of accommodating the schools and the Fathers. The total want of funds was most disheartening; but F. St. Cyr was determined to try, and, with the assistance of F. Strickland, found means to prepare materials and to dig foundations. On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14th September 1847, the first stone or brick was placed, with the solemn ceremonies and prayers of the Church. It was a family festival. After the rector had placed the first brick, each of the community and each boy--European and native, down to the very youngest--advanced in their turn and laid the foundations of a college which has since become a handsome edifice, and contributed much to raise our holy religion in the estimation of the people of the country. In this good work, however, as in all others which contribute to the glory of God, trials were not wanting. The year 1846 opened with the happiest prospects to the college. More pupils were offered than could find room; but sixty-five were received, whose good conduct and diligence gave great hopes for their future career. This was interrupted by the breaking out of cholera, when three of the Fathers were carried off, and six of the scholars were attacked, --two of whom, a native boy and an Armenian, died. The latter was the hope of his family. The utmost terror now pervaded the sc..