A number of other replies have been received from parties representing several of the most important industries in the Province, giving the respective number of employés, that it would be advantageous to their business, or calling, to have educated in the several departments of study proposed to be taught in the Technical School. These and the replies from which the following extracts have been taken are in the possession of Mr. Edwards, Secretary, Department of Public Works, Toronto, where anyone desiring it can refer to them.

EXTRACTS FROM ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON
TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

1. From a Civil Engineer.-"I consider the establishment of such a School would be an inestimable blessing to the Province. From the want of such a School, coupled with the peculiar circumstances of the Country, I believe there is a rapid depreciation in the theoretical knowledge, as well as in the manipulative skill, of those engaged in the various occupations proposed to be improved by the different classes of studies named in the subjoined list."

2. From a Civil Engineer.-"I am only surprised that this School was never encouraged in Canada years ago. I am now glad to think we shall soon be able to get at home, men of more practical and useful knowledge than formerly, without having to invite parties from abroad. Were there space, I might write pages in favor of it."

3. From a Civil Engineer." All the subjects mentioned would be of great importance to the Surveyor, Civil Engineer or Architect." 4. From a Civil Engineer.-" Will be one of the most useful Intitutes in the Dominion. In a word, the College you purpose erecting is a Canadian necessity,-the inauguration of which reflects credit upon the Ministry."

5. From a Civil Engineer.-" Recommends that students should have opportunities, during their course of study, of seeing actual work. Also recommends periodical visits to public works in progress." 6. From a Civil Engineer.-"It is not possible for an enquirer to know too much."

7. From a Civil Engineer." To those intending to adopt the profession of Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor, a knowledge of Geology and the practical working of mines would be advantageous."

8. From a Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor." My opinion is that it would be highly beneficial and useful to have such a School established in this Province."

9. From a Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor.-"I consider that the Government deserve the greatest credit for the establishment of an Institution which must necessarily prove a monument to its honor, and confer lasting benefits on society."

10. From a Civil Engineer and Architect." In conclusion 1 may say that I hail with great pleasure the opening of a School or College, with the necessary Library, apparatus, &c., such as now contemplated, as it will give the artisan or mechanic an opportunity of improving himself in the various branches of his particular trade or profession, and which, I have no doubt, will be gladly availed of by large numbers."

11. From a Civil Engineer.-"There are about 200 mechanics employed in the undermentioned establishment, all of whom would be benefited, more or less, by the establishment of Evening Lectures and Classes, illustrated by models and diagrams, where the subjects mentioned would be taught."

12. From a Civil Engineer.-"The Establishment, in addition to Class and Lecture Rooms and their accessories, should contain a Library of reference, a Laboratory, with the necessary furnishings, and a Museum for Geological and Mineralogical specimens, and for models of all such objects of Art and Nature as it may be deemed desirable to acquire and preserve."

13. From a Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor.-"It seems evident that the Institution proposed to be established cannot fail to be beneficial to the Province in several respects. To myself, great inconvenience has occurred through want of assistants, having a correct general knowledge of the first principles of Geometry and of Mathematics."

14. From a Civil Engineer.-"I think the efforts of such a School should be to supply a knowledge of such matters as are not likely to be obtained from a professional man in active employment, rather than profess to turn out men qualified, in all respects, to practice the respective professions. Workshops would be indispensable to the student of Civil and Mechanical Engineering." 15. From a Civil Engineer.—“ This School will be most invaluable." 16. From a Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor." I would respectfully suggest that at least one of the Professors be an Engineer of acknowledged ability, and one who understands the climatic difficulties of this country. There is now no School in the Country where young men, intending to make Engineering their business for life, can acquire the necessary theoretical education. This is very important to the Country, as so many public works must yet be built and maintained."

17. From a Civil Engineer.-" In France and Germany all Engineers are required to pass through a course of study, such as above described, at some of the numerous Schools of Science, Schools of

Mines and Machinery, which are plentifully distributed throughout Central Europe and France. In Canada a School of Technical Science would unquestionably be of very great service in providing for the future Engineers and Manufacturers of the Dominion, such a thorough knowledge of the scientific foundation of their respective pursuits, as is now furnished alike in Europe and the United States."

18. From a Civil Engineer and Provincial Land Surveyor-"The time has arrived in this Country when persons, desirous of being engaged in any of the learned professions, will have to get a more suitable education than heretofore. In fact, in every department of Science and Art it is essential that a more elevated education be obtained." 19. From a Mechanical Engineer.-"A School of Technology must be of an eminently practical nature, both by Lecture, Study and, above all, good Models to illustrate all the various branches of Mechanics and especially Engineering, and by practical men or none. The theory for quite a season should play only a subordinate part,-it will mature as the Institution gets consolidated." 20. From a Professor of Natural Science.- "As a general answer, I should consider a School, such as is proposed, most important for the young men of Canada. It may furnish a most important supplement to that higher education which falls within the province of a Faculty of Arts in a University, and it may afford a special education of a high order to those who have not the time or means to pursue a University curriculum. Its indirect influence on the intellectual character of the working classes will also be a great

benefit."

21. From a Superintendent of Mines.-"There is a great want of Superintendents and Firemen with even elementary knowledge of mining. A want which the proposed School would seem well calculated to supply.” 22. From a Provincial Land Surveyor.-"In so far as our own profession appertains to the foundation of a College, of the style contemplated, we consider it would be invaluable, as at present there is no Institution in the Province that has a regular course of study suitable for the requirements of a Provincial Land Surveyor. We should recommend for this branch, as a course of study, all the subjects required by statute for final examination in our profession, with the addition of Algebra."

23. From a Provincial Land Surveyor.-"I am certain that our present training and practice in Astronomical Surveying is too slight, and a more thorough knowledge of the practical part of it would greatly assist our profession to come up to its proper standard." 24. From a Provincial Land Surveycr.-"Any one who has given the subject any thought cannot but be of the opinion that such a School is in every way desirable and is very much needed." 25. From a Woollen Manufacturer.It will be of much advantage to the Woollen Manufacturer to study Chemistry as applied to colouring, and the effect of different oils on wool, also designing new patterns."

26. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-"It would be a great advantage to us if our employees were more skilled in Mechanics, not merely that there will be less breakage to the Machinery, but also, because a skilful operative is very apt to discover readily any improvement that may be made. Nearly all of the improved Woollen Machinery now in use, has been brought to its present perfect state by skilful operatives."

27. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-"A thorough knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry as applied to Manufactures, and Figure and Decorative Drawing, and Designing would be of immense benefit to one or two of my leading hands.'

28. From a Cloth Manufacturer.-"I think it would be of great benefit to the Manufacturing interests of the Province to have a School where Mechanics and Chemistry would be taught.'

29. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-" Superior scholarship in any and all branches is the true foundation of mechanical excellence as well as professional."

30. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-"In this Country, factories are generally superintended by persons who have risen from a lower employment by their perseverance and natural abilities, but are consequently wanting in theoretical or scientific knowledge, and therefore are too apt to work as they have seen done before, instead of striking out improvements, or adapting methods of foreign manufactures which require to be varied to suit the trade of the Country. The course of instruction you propose would in a great measure overcome this fault."

31. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-"Dyeing is an important part of our work and no one, we think, can be a really good dyer who has not a knowledge of Chemistry.'

32. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-"We are sure that such a School will be very much approved. We find it very much to our disadvantage in having none that are well educated in those different branches."

33. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-" A knowledge of Mechanics would be a valuable acquisition to a number of our employees. It would give a better understanding of the laws which govern the working of the Machinery with which they are daily connected. Chemistry would suit our dyers. Few practical dyers have more than a very limited knowledge of the science. A good dyer with a knowledge of Chemistry would always command a large salary."

34. From a Manufacturer of Knitted Wools, Yarns, &c.-"It would be of considerable advantage to me and to them if all those who are connected with the running of my Machinery, say the Superintendent Carder, three Spinners, Knitter and Engineer, were educated and imbued with the general principles of Mechanics, Chemistry as applicable to dyeing, &c., is one of the most important subjects named herein so far as Canadian Manufacture is concerned, and in none are we more lamentably deficient. A thorough analysis of our natural elements and their adaptability as well as a knowledge of chemical combination is required, and in this a system of practical illustration and experience is peculiarly feasible and cannot be too strenuously urged."

35. From a Woollen Manufacturer." There is a great want in the Woollen Manufacture in Ontario at present for a practical designer." 36. From a Woollen Manufacturer.-" We would say that it would be a great advantage were all to study the general laws of Mechanics and Chemistry, especially the latter as required in our dye-works. We find great difficulty in obtaining practical dyers who have a thorough knowledge of Chemistry,-this is also the case in regard to Designing.'

37. From a Railroad Iron Manufacturer." There is no doubt but that such a School as proposed, would help to develope the mineral resources and manufacturing interests of the Province, and for the rising generation, a course of daily study, under competent teachers, would seem the best; but to reach those who are already laboring in our manufactures, a course of evening lectures, with appropriate diagrams, models &c., and devoid of anything but what may be readily comprehended by comparatively uneducated minds, would be necessary.'

38. From a Lock and Hardware Manufacturer." I consider the field opened in the study of Chemistry, as applied to manufactures, is an almost unlimited one, and, when with prudence applied to metals, is the real Philosopher's Stone, turning everything into gold. The supply of mineral wealth in Canada is almost unbounded, and is immense in the Province of Ontario; and the manipulator, working in metals, does so to great advantage if he has some good general ideas of Chemistry. Most of the iron producers and workers in metals in Great Britain regularly employ a chemist for the purpose of not going blindfold to their work, and find it profitable to do so."

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39. From a Lock and Hardware Manufacturer.—“In answer to Question No. 1, on Mines and Mineralogy :-Yes, and a very general benefit, as it would materially aid in lessening the cost to all consumers of metal goods, especially of iron manufacture. answer to Question No. 3, on Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering-Yes, in everyway, if Canada is ever to hold her own in the world. And in answer to Question No. 4. on Chemistry as applied to Manufactures :-Yes, getting to be almost an essential." 40. From a Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements.-"There are here six or eight firms manufacturing various articles, the raw material being iron and steel, using up say three to four thousand tons of iron and a thousand tons of steel annually, employing 250 to 300 men. Many of these machines have been designed by men of a good deal of practical skill but no education or scientific attainments, and we greatly need men educated for the business of designing heavy machines; for the manipulating in metals, young men prepared by education for designing machinery of this kind and acting as foremen in Iron Manufactories. There is really a great want of young men of this stamp, and this want is likely to increase, for manufactories of this kind have heretofore increased, and, I think, are likely to increase for some years to come, to far greater extent, than manufactures of wool or cotton. I have no doubt the School you refer to will be of great advantage, and I trust that the particular branch to which I refer will not be lost sight of." 41. From Manufacturers of Farming Implements and Edge Tools.-“In answer to Question No. 3, on Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering-Yes, several of our employes would be benefited by such an establishment. We employ between 90 and 100 men,-most of whom require to be skilled workmen. One of the difficulties in the way of manufacturing in Canada is the scarcity of skilled labor amongst our own people. We believe the scheme suggested in your circular of 28th inst., would be well calculated to benefit our Country, by encouraging, developing and utilising genius amongst our own resident and rising population, which, otherwise, may be indifferently, if at all, brought out. The history of such Institu tions in England, France, Prussia and Austria affords ample proof of their advantages."

42. From Carriage Manufacturers.-"In answer to Question No. 5, on Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing and Designing :-Absolutely necessary in the wood branch of our business. In answer to Question No. 6, on Figure and Decorative Drawing and Designing:Very much required in our painting department. And in answer to Question No. 7, on Carving in Wood or Stone and Modelling :-This is also required to be successful in the wood-work department. We are glad to learn that there has been a move made towards the better education of mechanics amongst us."

43. From a Manufacturer of Mathematical and Philosophical Instruments, &c." In my line of business first-class workmen only prove satisfactory and profitable, as I find from experience that a man who combines too many branches is generally deficient in all,—it is

far better for him to perfect himself in one or two branches than only know a little of all."

44. From a Glass Stainer." In answer to the Question No. 6 on Figure and Decorative Drawing and Designing :-It would be a decided advantage to my business as a Glass Stainer if some of my employes were to attend a class in Figure and Decorative Drawing and Designing. I believe that three or four would gladly avail themselves of the opportunity."

45. From a Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements.-"While I shall ever contend that a thorough knowledge of Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing is absolutely indispensable, I would strongly urge upon you the constant practice of sketching, or off-hand drawing, that is the ability, readily to take pencil and draft the important points in any Machine."

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46. From a Civil Engineer and Artist.-"I rejoice to see so many much needed courses of study advocated by the Government. ing served my time in one of the largest works in England, where I was obliged to work practically at all the different trades connected with Railways, and having paid a fee of £700 Sterling, I can well see the great advantages the youth of Canada will have in obtaining so much useful knowledge, as is proposed to be taught in the Technical School without payment of a large fee. As Canada now takes the fourth place, with her Mercantile Marine, in the world, I think it would be useful to add to the course of study the knowledge of draughting and making ships' models, from lines."

47. From Founders, Millwrights and Machinists.—“A thorough knowledge of Decimals, Square and Cube Roots, Geometry, Hydraulics and Mechanical Drawing is necessary for every Master Millwright and Mechanical Engineer. Your College will doubtless do a great deal of good, and supply a want much felt in this Country." 48. From Foundrymen and Machinists.—"We are of opinion that the establishment of the proposed College will meet a growing want of this Country, and give an impetus to Mechanical Science, which must be attended with beneficial consequences. In the higher branches of Mechanics, especially in Engineering, it has been found necessary to pass over native talent and employ those of foreign training, owing to their superiority in scientific education. Believ ing the time has come when the demand for such scientific training is sufficiently large as to justify the establishment, by the Government, of a special School of Science, we very heartily approve of the action of the Legislature in the matter."

49. From a Machinist.-"I should propose that should a lad feel disposed to learn the branch of business I am engaged in, his first thought should be turned to the study of Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Figures and Mechanical Drawing. All this should be thoroughly mastered, and then he will be enabled to go through the branches and be qualified to fill any situation that may offer itself after he is out of his apprenticeship."

50. From a Machinist.-"My opinion is that such an Institution as the one proposed would be of the greatest acquisition the Province could possess for the full and perfect development of the various Arts and Manufactures calculated to be taught therein. One subject I would urgently suggest, that is a thorough knowledge of the theory, construction, manufacture and management of Steam Engines and Boilers, and I would also suggest in connection with the Institution, a course of lessons on the various Arts and Sciences similar to that so successfully carried on by the Science and Art School, Kensington, London, England, that is of issuing these lessons for competition all over the United Kingdom."

51. From a Machinist.—“I have long felt that there was a want of a proper School where our young men could get a thorough training, theoretically and practically, and it will have a tendency to stimulate our young men to seek a good sound Education and aspire to a place amongst us. In answer to Question No. 2 on Civil Engineering and Surveying. "In our branch of business, Draughting is necessary and indispensable. In answer to Question No. 5 on Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing or Designing. "This is an important branch in our business and one that can only be acquired by the way which is proposed, namely, Technical Education." And in answer to Question No. 7 on Carving in Wood or Stone and Modelling. "Modelling is required and necessary in our business. We require models for everything in our business in Moulding and Finishing."

52. From Iron Founders.-"Young men of ability usually go to the United States where they have a wider field. We have long wished that our Government could see this and apply a remedy to keep our young men of mechanical ability at home, and we think this School will materially aid in creating a taste for the finer Drawings and Modelling in Ornamental Work which we now depend on getting from the United States and Europe. We think the School should be free that all who have talent can avail themselves of its advantages."

53. From Iron Founders and Stone Manufacturers. "In answer to Question No. 3, on Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering :-It would be an advantage if our better class of employes possessed a knowledge of Mechanics. In answer to Question No. 5, on Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing or Designing :-This is an important branch, and would advance the interests of persons engaged in iron-founding. And in answer to Question No. 7, on Carving in Wood or Stone and Modelling :-This branch, or, at least, a know

ledge of it, would be a great advantage as we find it difficult to get persons capable of Carving in Wood and Modelling. If an Ironfounder understood Mineralogy, Mechanics and Mechanical Drawing and Designing and Carving in Wood and Modelling, it would enable him to manage his business much better than most Founders are capable of doing in Canada at present."

54. From a Machinist.-In my capacity as Machinist or Engine Fitter, I have often deplored the loss to this City (Toronto) in particular, and the country in general, of such a School as the one now proposed to be established."

55. From a Founder and Machinist.-"I think that such a School is badly wanted as we are in want of greater skill than formerly, and are fast growing up to be a manufacturing people. I have felt the want of it myself while I was an employe.' 56. From Founders.-"In answer to Question No. 3, on Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering :-This branch would be a useful one for a class of our mechanics to perfect themselves in. And in answer to Question No. 6, on Figure and Decorative Drawing and Designing:-This, along with No. 3 and 7, would make our foremen, stove-fitters and others an almost invaluable lot of men. Any system which could be adopted to induce mechanics to avail themselves of the immense advantages to be derived from the use of an Institution, such as the one proposed, would be most effective." 57. From a Machinist.-"We will give our best support to a Government that has the interest of the education of our mechanics, and the development of our manufacturing interests, at heart, as the present one has shown by its measures heretofore to have." 58. From Manufacturers of Flax, Twine, Yarns and Cordage.—“Education on subjects contained in Questions Nos. 3, 4 and 5, would be useful to persons employed by us as foremen or managers." 59. From a Wood Carver and Designer.-"Such a School, as the one proposed to be established, is much needed, and would be of great benefit both to the employer and employee. If I could further the interests of such a School in any way, I would be happy to render my services."

60. From Planing Mills and Manufacturers of Shingles, Staves, Barrelheading, &c.-"In answer to Question No. 3, on Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering:-We feel the want very much of practical Engineers, cannot get one out of ten that can run an engine and keep it in order. It is very difficult to get good men to work our machines even at very high wages."

61. From a Sash and Door Manufacturer.—“ If every man in the shop had a good knowledge of Drawing and Designing, it would make them much more efficient, and be a great convenience to them and me both."

62. From an Oil Refiner.-"Usual_course.

Natural Philosophy,

which would necessarily include Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Steam Power, &c., Chemistry, Hydro-Carbon Oils.

63. Rectifyer.—"It should be very much on the principle of our common schools. The more wide spread, cheap and easy of access, the better will be the result. I look upon the design as a necessity of the times, and heartily wish success to its fulfilment. 64. From Oil Refiners and Manufacturers of Lubricating Oils.—"We cannot find either time or space fully to enter upon this most important subject, and therefore must be content by summing it up in two words: 66 Economy and Efficiency." It should be a cheap school so that its advantages should be within the reach of even the poorest classes. The teachers should be men eminent for their abilities to impart knowledge, for the most clever men are not al ways the best school-masters, and if the heads of the various departments are not efficient, the scholars will not be so.

65. Tanners and Curriers.-"He would say a school of this kind is very much wanted in the Province, but would further state the practical parts should be carried out by actual application, combined in such a manner that the learner would be fully master of whatever he professed. The writer has six sons, all intended to be tanners; and would wish to send one or two of them to such a school, if established."

66. From Tanners.-" We are very much pleased to see that such an Institution as this is about to be put in operation. We think that it is just what the country requires. Hoping you may meet with all possible success in the matter."

67. From a Brick Manufacturer.--" There are two branches of industrial science, Mechanics and Geometrical Drawing, which I consider lay the foundation for all designs, modelling, &c., and feel very anxious in seeing such a school in operation."

68. From a Soap Manufacturer.-"We think it might be made a great assistance to the next generation, as we have not a doubt all manufacturers would send their boys, if they intend them to adopt their trade."

69. From a Tallow Chandler. "In answer to Question No. 4 on Chemistry, as applied to Manufacturers :-'It would be the very life of the business to understand Chemistry in a Chandler's shop.' During 20 years in business I have not met one person in the trade that had any education in the line of this manufacture. It is just a venture without any study of the science of the nature of chemistry. Chemistry, if understood, would be of mighty importance to our public institutions in saving expense and utilizing much that is thrown away."

70. From a General Agent."1 am satisfied that all the branches

proposed to be taught will tend to the elevation of our Canadian youth."

71. From an Agriculturist." Would be pleased to have all in my employ educated in all or any of the above questions to which I have given my opinion.'

72. From a Druggist." The only suggestion I would make is that existing schools such as our Albert College here (Belleville) should be affiliated with the proposed Technical School, so that young men when so situated might prepare themselves at home for graduation. 73. From Druggists." We believe the proposed College will supply a want long felt. In our business there is not one out of a hundred know anything about chemistry-even as applied to drugs and medicines they are daily handling and dispensing. Botany is also a study greatly neglected by those of our profession." 74. From a Millwright.—“ With regard to the school proposed, in my opinion, all those branches of business are of great advantage to the rising generation, and especially in millwright business." 75. From a Miller.-"I am very glad to see that you are going to establish such a school, for I think it will be a great advantage. Hoping the school will be a great success."

76. From a Physician and Surgeon.-"I fully approve of the steps which have been taken to establish an Institution for Technical Education. I believe that a course of study in the Technical School would more fully prepare young men for the study and practice of the medical profession."

77. From a Miller.-"I am of opinion that the Ministry have acted wisely and judiciously in establishing an Institution, or Technical School, where those arts and sciences as proposed will be taught, which of itself will have a tendency to improve and further the best interests and welfare of the country at large,"

78. From a Contractor.-"I consider the proposed scheme for Technical Education a great boon, and will supply (under competent instructors) the greatest want that exists in the Educational system." 79. From a Builder.-"I very much approve of the suggestion for the formation of Evening Classes, as it would afford the young men an opportunity of attending without interfering with their daily labour, and an opportunity thus afforded would enable them to take a higher position as artisans."

80. From a Chemist.-"I cannot too strongly impress upon the Government the great advantage of a general knowledge of chemistry." 81. From a Principal of College."1st. The prescribed course of daily study and lectures, &c., may be carried out in the University of Toronto-an institution fully under the control of the Government. 2nd. The popular lectures and classes in the evening, &c., may be carried out in the Upper Canada College-an institution fully under the control of the Government. By this arrangement an immense saving may be obtained, while the efficiency need not be impaired, and an excellent opportunity would thus be afforded to the students in the residence or College boarding house to avail themselves of the evening lectures and classes. They would constitute a permanent nucleus, and coming as they do from all parts of the Province, they would be the means of spreading a scientific taste and spirit in their respective neighbourhoods."

82. From a Cooper.-"I have no doubt whatever but said school would be of great advantage to many."

83. From a Lumberman, &c.—"In my business I have often cause to regret that I had not the opportunity of studying Mechanics, and Mechanical Engineering in particular. My business is lumbering, building, furnishing material for building out and out, and am often required to get up plans, designs, &c., and if I shoull have to put it in the care of a foreman, I should certainly prefer one educated as I wish I had been."

84. From a Minister of the Gospel.-"I have only to say that such an institution would prove highly beneficial to the country, and calculated to promote the object contemplated."

85. From a Contractor.-"With regard to the Technical School, I beg to assure you that I will give it my hearty support. An institution of the kind has long been wanting in Canada, and will be invaluable.” 86. From a Wood Engraver.-"It would be advantageous to those engaged in our business if a School were established where they could learn both Technical and Figure Drawing, but especially the latter. The best way of teaching is to avoid the use of copies as much as possible, keeping a few only for the merest beginners, and placing all pupils as soon as possible to draw from good life size plaster casts, and then from the living human figure, and still life such as birds, fruit, &c. This is the plan pursued in England with distinguished success by the President of the New Water Colour Society, Mr. Henry Warren."

87. From a Produce and Land Agent, &c.-"It would be a great advantage to myself and all others interested in Mineral and Oil territory to be able to obtain men of scientific education, at reason. able rates, qualified to examine mines, report upon their value, and if found promising to superintend the working of them." 88. Founders, Engineers, Millrights, &c.—Without reply seriatim to. the various questions proposed, we would simply state that we are pleased to learn that it is proposed to establish a Technical School in Ontario. We are not prepared to say that such an Institution would be of much service to the great mass of workmen such as we employ, and judging from the neglect with which our Mechanic Institutes are treated, we fear that few would avail themselves of it. We have no