This institution was established, January 2, 1812, by public subscription, under the patronage of the Bishop of Chester. It is situated on the south side of the top of George-street, is 80 feet long by 33 wide, and is capable of accommodating 400 children. It is supported by benefactions and annual subscriptions, and the institution is in a most prosperous condition; its object is to promote a good education among the children of the poor. The present master is Mr. Beswick, who is efficiently fulfilling the duties of his office. There are also the Blue Coat School, established by Bishop Stratford, in 1700; the Blue Girls’ School, established in 1721; Infant schools, established in 1825, under the patronage of Bishop Blomfield; Diocesan Training College, erected in 1742, of which the Principal is the Rev. Arthur Rigg, M.A. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. The General Infirmary; Chester Humane Society; The Female Penitentiary; Female House of Refuge. CHAPTER VI. EATON HALL. BEFORE the visitor leaves Chester, we have no doubt he will be induced to visit Eaton Hall, the princely mansion of the Marquis of Westminster, which is situated in a beautiful park, about three miles to the south of Chester. The principal approach to the house is through the Chester gateway—a fine building, situated within a short distance of the city. The design is a spirited copy of St. Augustine’s Abbey Gate, Canterbury, by T. Jones, Esq., architect, of Chester, who has added appropriate wings and wing walls, after the style of architecture in the thirteenth century. The approach is from a noble esplanade, about 200 feet long by 100 feet broad, at the further end of which the lodge is entered through a pointed arch and groining, enriched with groups of very delicate foliage. Each side of the archway is defended by an octagonal tower, 50 feet high, rising about 12 feet above the centre of the edifice. The lower parts of the towers, with the wings, are comparatively plain; the centre of them is enriched with niches, surmounted by bunches of foliage exquisitely carved; the upper part is richly panelled and pierced, which, combined with the battlements, produces a light effect. The middle, above the archway and between the towers, is enriched with two windows, surrounded by elegant mouldings, with a central niche containing the Westminster arms, supported by the talbots in grand relief. Above the windows are a series of grotesque heads and fretwork, surrounded with an enriched battlement. The sides of the upper part are carried through in the same style, but not so highly enriched. The lodge or wing portions have a window in front, surmounted with a cornice and an appropriate battlement, having angular buttresses. The inner front on the Eaton side is ornamented in the same manner. To the sides are attached wing walls, extending 60 feet, pierced with loopholes and embattled, forming a grand _tout ensemble_.