The decree must be affirmed with costs. A gift to the husband during coverture is undoubtedly an advancement to the wife : and it is quite clear, that the release of cancelling of the bonds of the child, with the intention thereby to prefer him in life, is as much an advancement as so much cash. Gilbert v. Wetherell, 2 Simons and Stuart, 254.

Pee Cuhiam. Decree affirmed.