of scorn which induced them to revile the God-man (Matthew XXVII.40). The next compartment farthest north, is very interesting; for, here Peter is seen kneeling, with upraised hands, in the act of contrite prayer, his whole attitude and expression characteristic of that change of feeling which followed upon the denial of his Master in the presence of the servants at the Hall of Judgement. St. James also figures in this part of the window, wrapped in deep meditation; and a company of those devoted women who were the constant friends of the Saviour, stand sorrowfully gazing at the scene, in the distance. The space on the south, next to the central figure, is remarkable for the bold delineation of a Roman soldier, who has been arrested on dipping the sponge into vinegar by the excitement of the spectators at witnessing the expiring throes of the Redeemer. The chief priest stands near the soldier, his countenance exhibiting the indifference he felt for the anguish of the sufferer. The remaining space – the most southern – is occupied by figures of the holy women and the apostles. St. John (who stands with averted face, horror struck and overcome with a sense of the great wrong which he “whom Jesus loved”, felt was being done to his revered and deeply loved Master); St. Philip and St. Andrew, Roman soldiery, and others of Jesu’s followers stand in the rear, in these two parts of the window. The whole back-ground is occupied by a view of the distant city and temples of Jerusalem, which has a pleasing effect. Above the painting the tracery heading is also filled with figures. In the centre is the arms and coronet of the late Earl Waldegrave, supported by seraphim; while each of the smaller compartments contains representations of holy beings in the act of adoration and praise. At the base is the legend “In memory of Admiral the Right Hon William, 8th Earl Waldegrave, C.B., died 24th of October 1859, aged 71 years.”
It only remains for us to give expression to the great gratification we have derived from an inspection of the window; and it is but fair to Mr. Gibbs to say that it far surpasses in merit any idea we had previously formed of this very beautiful sample of art in painted glass. We endorse very cordially the opinion that the production “proves that Mr. Gibbs has not only advanced the art of glass staining in this country, but that he has made it to surpass” similar works produced in Paris, in Milan or in Munich”.
Election of Mayor.
At a meeting of the Town Council on the 9th of November, in compliance with the provision of the statute in that case made for the election of Mayor. Ald. Hayles rose for the purpose of proposing a successor to the outgoing civic chief. His task was a very sim-
