The Express.
London, England, 1853-07-21 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 21, 1853

Sue Court.

OSBORNE, TEINUMAT 110/LNING, 9 A.M.
The Queen has had a goodnight ; all the symptoms
of the disease are abating, and her Majesty's state is
altogether very satisfactory.
JADES CLARK, M.D.
HENRY HOLLAND, M.D.

OSBORNE, WIDNILIDAT MOSNMO, 9 A et.
The Queen has an attack of measles. The eruption
appeared slightly yesterday afternoon and is now
well out. Her Majesty had much cough during the
night, but is relieved this morning.
JAMES CLAIM, M.D.

OSBORNE, WIDNIESDAT, 6 P.Y.
The Queen has less cough, and the eruption is
more fully out this afternoon. Her Majesty has no
symptom beyond those which usually accompany the
disorder. JAMES CLARK,
HENRI HOLLAND, M.D.

Prince Alfred, attended b 7 Mr. Gibbs, arrived at Osborne
yesterday afternoon from S% indoor Castle.
Frisco Albert and the Prince of Wales walked out in the

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grounds yesterday.
The Marchioness of Ely has succeeded Viscountess
Jocelyn u Lady-in-Waiting on her Majesty.
The Duchess of Kent visited the I'rincess Royal and the
Priacess Alice, at Buckiagham Palace. yesterday.
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary visited
the Duchess of Kent yesterday, at Clarence-house, St.
James's.

A Deputation from the Manchester School of Art, con-
sisting of Mr. Bailey, the Rev. C. Ric Moo, Dr. C. Bell,
end Mr. Atherton, had an interview with the Right Hon.
E. Cardwell and Lord Stanley of Alderley, yesterday, at
the lluard of Trade.

The Greek Minister transacted business at the Foreign-
office, yesterday.
A Deputation, consisting of Mr. Faulkner, Mr. Alder-
man Neild, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Cheetbam, , and Mr.
Heywood, M.P., had an interview with Earl Granville
(Lord President), yesterday, at the Council•oflice.
A Deputation from the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
consisting of Mr. Hubbuck, and Mr. Forward, had an in.
terview with the Right Hon. E. Cardwell m.d Lord
Stanley of Alderley, at the Board of Trade. The Deptt
Cation was accompanied by the Hon. H. T. Liddell, M.P.,
and Mr. Herein, M.P.

Sir James Graham nave a Cabinet dinner yesterday, at
his re.idence at the Admiralty.

THE ROYAL CHILDRES.—Since the arrival at
Windsor of the Princesses Helena and Louisa, Prince
Arthur, and Prince Leopold, the four youngest children of
the Royal Family, who had not then bad the measles, two
of them have been attacked with the infection—Princesses
Helena and Louisa. The Princess Helena is now conva-
lescent, and the Princess Louisa, who fell ill with the com-
plaint on Sunday last, is going through it favourable.
These are now only the two youngest of the Royal Family
who have not had the complaint. The royal children are
under the charge or Lady Barrington and Miss Bar-
rington.

VACANT COLONIAL SbcsEfASTSIIIP.—John Thorn-
ton. Esq., having accepted the office of agent and secretary
to the General Screw Steam Packet Company at Calcutta,
at 1,0001. per annum, the office of colonial secretary for the
island of Tobago is vacant.

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS SCHOOLS

LAYING THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW
BUILDINGS AT PINNER.

The public have frequently been made aware,
thrsugh the columns of the Erprces, of the progress of
that useful dimity, the Commercial Travellers' School, in
its 11 ell-known location at Wellhead, where each succeed-
ing anniversary has only served to prove the increasing im-
portance -

of the institution, and the high plane it deservedly
held in public estimation. The seene must, however, now
be changed to a more western locality, u the Wenstead
premises being held on a lease which will expire within
the nort twelvemonths, it bas become necessary to find a
am site, and build a new school•hoase. The board of

management with their usual activity soon obtained a site,
at Pinner, in Harrow, on land belonging to the North-
Western Railway, stretching pleasantly along both sides of
the line, and most eligibly situated as regards ulubrity,
and convenience. This land, about twenty-six acres, hay-
ing been obtained, the committee next advertised for plans
and forty-nine were sent in from various town and country
architects. Labouring under such an entbar►as de
rachesse, the committee would not rely on their own judg-
ment, but called in MUSTS. Hardwick. and Wood, who
after a careful consideration gave the preference to the de-
sign of Mean. Gore, Lane, end Ordish, and a building
from that plan is now in course of erection. The new

schoolhouse is to be in the old English style, with a front-
age of 300 feet, and a depth of 48, and to provide accom-
modation for 300 children. The original estimate was
15,000/., but the architects have, to snit tke limited funds
of the institution, reduced it to 10,0001. ; and even at that
reduced amount considerable exertions will be required on
the part of the supporters and well-wisbere of the charity
to clear off the building debt. The porchase•money of the
land has been 2,0001., the drainage and laying out will cost
3,0001. more, and seeing that the building fund altogether
does not exceed 10,0001., the necessity of continued libera-
lity will at once be admitted.

The laying of the first stone yesterday took place under
highly auspicious circumstances. The weather was de-
lightful, the company numerous and fashionable, and the
arrangements of the best possible description. The only
drawback on the general enjoyment was the absence of His
Royal Highness Prince Albert from iadisposition, hut the
manner in which the duties of the day were performed by
the president of the institution, Mr. John Masterman,
M.P., went far to compensate for the absence of the illus-
trious invalid. The grounds were c eeeee d with large
marquees, under one of which the mysterious " first atone "
hung suspended, and awaiting its final and ceremonious
arrangement. Galleries had been erected all round the
interior of the pavilion, and these were filled with the
friends and patrons of the institution. At about three
o'clock a procession was formed, headed by the
band of the Coldstream Guards, and consisting, first, of
the male and female children, and then of the various
officers, honorary and otherwise, of the school. There
were fifty boys end fifty girls respectably and uniformly
dressed, and their healthy and cheerful appearance was the
subject of general remark and commendation. On arriving
at the platform the children sang au anthem, and the usual
deposit of coins, scrolls, &c., were made by the treasurer
(Mr. Geo. Moore), who informed the company that the
board had expected the honour of his Royal Highness
Prince Albert's presidency on that occasion. He need not
till then. the cause of their disappointment, as it was uni-
venally known and regretted, but he trusted that the
honour was only postponed until their next anniversary.
They might have had noble lords to perform the office of
president is his royal highness's absence, but they felt
that far an institution so strictly commercial as theirs,
a fitter president could not be found than Mr.
Masterman, himself one of the heads of the com-
mercial world. (Cheers.) Mr. Masterman had kindly
consented to inaugurate their new building, and he (Mr.
Moore) trusted that his presence would be of good augury
to the charity. (Hear, hear.)
A handsome silver trowel was then presented to the pre-
sident; and after the usual scientific manipulation, the
" first stone " was declared to be " well and truly fixed " in
its Huai resting-place.
Dr. VAUGHAN, head muter of Harrow, delivered an
impressive prayer; after which
The CHAIRMAN came forward and said,—Ladies and
gentlemen, I have performed the important duty entrusted
to me to the best of my ability; and although I cannot say
that I have had much practice in masonry, my knowledge
of the mysterious art is sufficient to Lamers me that our
"first stone" has been " well and truly fixed." (Cheers-
and laughter.) I deeply regret the absence of his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, whose presence gives such eclat
to ceremonies of this description. I regret it the
more on account of the cause, and I feel convinced
from his Royal Highness's courteous demeanour, when we
waited on him, that nothing but indisposition would have
prevented his being present. (Hear, hear.) I sincerely
believe that his Royal Highness's sole desire is to do all the
good he can for the charities and institutions of his adopted
country. (Cheers.) I cannot conclude without alluding to
the auspicious weather—this year such a novelty—and I
tract that the brilliant sun that is now shining over our
heads may be of good omen to the future of the Com-
mercial Travellers* Schools. (Cheers.)
At the conclusion of the President's address, the children
sang another hymn and the national anthem,and after •pro-
fusion of cheers for the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Iliad-
Judos, the company, amongst whom we noticed Sir Jehn
Aberfield and lady, Dr. Vaughan, head muter of Harrow,
Messrs. Moore, Wilcoxon, Cuffley, Woollotson, Ilarrild,
&c. &c., adjourned to another pavilion, in which an ele-
gant and abundant dejeuner had been prepared by Mr.
Holt, of Radley's Hotel. The wines were abundant, and
of firs Crate quality, and the general arrangements were
such u to secure the approbation of all present.
After dekerner the CHAIRMAN gave the usual loyal tosal
again taking occasion to allude to the condescension
Prince Albert on being waited upon by the board et or
nagement. He (the chareman) bad a confident hope that
the next time they met on that spot his royal highness
would be among them fully restored to health, and promot-
ing by his most valuable patronage the objects of the cha-
rit (Cheers.)
Dr. Vauollcre next rose to give the health of the presi-
dent, John Masterman, Esq. (Cheers.) Having failed in
procuring the attendance of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, he felt sure the company would concur with him in
thinking that the post of president could not be filled
more of lciently than it was at that moment. (Cheers.)
Who so fit to preside over a commercial charity as a com-
mercial man of the first eminence ? (Cheers.) Mr. Has-
terman was emphatically a man of the people, and on an
occasion like the present he (Dr. Vaughan) thought it most
fitting that the people should represent themselves. (Loud
cheers.) No one admired more than he did the many
estimable qualities of Prince Albert, but he must say that
he felt no disappointment in finding himself under the pre-
sidency of Mr. Mesterman, but on the contrary a high
degree of satisfaction. (Cheers.) For himself he had only
to say that u Muter of Harrow, he felt rejoiced to see a
young sister institution spring up in the neighbourhood,
which he was sure would emulate the older establishment,
in good order, regularity, and the satisfactory progress of
the pupils. (Chun) the r eeeee ad gentleman concluded
by again proposing the toast, which was received with loud
cheers.
The Ciretatthic, is returning thanks, expressed his esti,-
faction at finding his name so kindly received by his old
friends and fellow-citizens, and his obligations to Dr. Vau-
ghan for the kind manner in which he had proposed it.
He admitted his deficiencies in masonry which did set
entitle him to the splendid present he had just received at
the hands of the treasurer, but he should preserve that gift
carefully, and hand it down to his descendants as a proof
that humble as he was, he had been thought to deserve
some compliment at the hands of his fellow-citizens.

(Loud cheers.)
The Cithreaux again rose to give what he said might
emphatically be considered the tout of the evening. (Hear,
hear.) They were all, he felt sure, anxious to promote the
success of the Commercial Travellers' Schools, and there-
fore his task would be a comparatively light one. It was
unnecessary to say a word on the importance of education,
which was now happily the leadiog object with all chutes
of the community ; but the rule of education given in the
' Commercial Travellers' Schools had merits of its own,
which, without depreciating other institutions, be might
say gale it strong claims on the benevolent. Commercial
travellers were a large and respectable class of the commu-
nity, but, from the peculiar character of their avocation,
they were not able to give that fostering care to their chit.
dren which might be expected from person differently
situated. Their badness frequently called them to distant
parts of the country, and it was delightful for them to know
in all their vicissitudes that their children would be care-
fully trained and educated In an institution which their
fathers had supported. (Hear.) He had no doubt but that
he was addressing a large number of commercial
travellers, and he was sure that nothing would be more
acceptable to them than the knowledge that they were
supporting a school in which in lees fortunate times their
own boys might find an asylum. (Cheers.) In the school
a sound moral and religious education was provided, and it
only required a more liberal application of funds to render
it completely efficient for the purpose intended. The com-
mercial travellers numbered 30,000—he would not pretend to
say how many children they ought to have—(loud laughter)
—but surely such a number of gentlemen could support an
efficient and well regulated school. With these observa-
tions, he gave them " Prosperity to the Commercial Travel-
lers' Schools." (Load cheers.)
Mr. CHFFLEY, is responding to this toast, congratulated
himself on the fact, that he had been one of the original
founders of the school, and also been one of the first list of
230 who had made up 2,300 guineas to begin with. (Cheers.)
He believed, however, that the institution would
have reached its present prosperous position were it not far
the unremitting exertions of /dr. George Moore, the trea-
surer. (Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN proceeded to give the treasurer's health,
which was most warmly received.
Mr. Moose expressed his warm acknowledgments for the
reception which had been given to the toast, and his hope
that on the next anniversary, they would have the honour of
Prince Albert's presence. He could assure them that the
institution was one well worthy their attention. 130th boys
and girls received a sound and excellent education, besides
which the greatest possible care was taken of their religious
and morel training. (Hear.) As that was not a regular
begging day—(a laugh—he dicknot wish to bore them about
funds, but would read them a list of what be had already
received, assuring them at the same time that he was per-
fectly ready to receive further proofs of their liberality.

The list of subscriptions contained several hand-
some donation", to which the company pesent made
prompt and liberal additions. A novel incident of
the proceedings was that a lady stood up, and having ad-
dressed the chair in a few appropriate words, handed is her
own cheque for ten gaineu. It is needless to add that the
innovation was received with thunders of applause. The
pecuniary results of the day were understood to be most
gratifying, although from the necessity of hurrying away
to catch the special train the treasurer was unahle to inform
us of the exact amount. The next tout was "Mr. Wil-
co:on and the committee of management."
Mr. WiLcoxos returned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN then gave The Secretary, Mr. Saul,"
and the general cheering with which the tout was
received announced the high estimation in which that gen-
tleman is held by the supporters of the charity.
Mr. SAUL said a few words in acknowledgment, and one
or two more touts having been disposed of, the party broke
up and returned to town. •