The Express.
London, England, 1853-12-28 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL TRAI:ELLERS' ORPHAN

mineutly forward to receive the thanks of the working
clones, he could only look upon himself to be. What he
had done was merely in the performance of his duty as an
English clergyman in carrying forward the business of the
church, for which he believed it had been sent into the
world—that business being to testify to the world, and bear
witness or, the love of Ood for man in the great work that
had been accomplished for his salvation, and to prove
thereby that men of all classes and all stations were bound
to unite and go forth as the helpers, the instructors, and
the deliverers of their brethren. (Hear, hear.) This was
the business and the duty of a Christian church, and this
was the business and the duty for which the church of
England existed. (Hear, hear.) This was the testimony
which the clergy bad to bear ; and if they did not feel they
had a right to bear it they had better give up
their profession altogether, and say " our mission
is nothing, our position is a lie." (Hear, hear.)
The present meeting was a proof that there was a power in
the land, which if exercised could not but operate for good
—the power of the church in uniting all classes together,
and claiming the working men as sharers in the great work
of conferring the highest blessing the world could possess.
(Hear, hear.) It was clearly recognised that the power
existed, and that it should be exercised not to oppress any
class, but to aid—not to crush down but to raise up.
(Cheers.) But while the working men were thus forward
with their gratitude when they believed that power was
exercised properly, he trusted they would be equally ready
with reproof when they felt that it was neglected. The
word " education " was used ta the address in reference to
his late connexion with King's College ; he hoped that
word would not be allowed to fall without some
result. The ball in which they were assembled had been
established as a hall of association for those who
were bound together as fellow labourers, but it was also a
hall of education—education being one great purpose of the
association. Now, as every one appeared to have hie own
particular scheme and notion of education, let those who
were pledged as members of that association to work with
sod for each other, determine upon some plan of their own,
and, within their own sphere, carry it out. (Hear, hear )
Something had been done last year in the establishment of
classes and otherwise, let something more be done in the
ensuing year, and in this way they would confer more
practical benefit than if they talked for years about the
possibility of doing something greater in a larger sphere.
(Cheers.) For himself, if circumstances prevented his
working as he had worked, and would wish to work, in one
department, he felt that it was his duty to work more in
another. He believed the educational institution
with which he had until lately been con-
nected had been, and was still, doing
great toastmasirr.
work for the middle and higher classes of society—he hoped --- --
it would continue to do that work. (Hear.) There were PoIsONING WITH GIN.—On Saturday last, an
dear and honoured friends of his connected with that Col- inquest was held at Carmarthen, on the body of Daniel
lege, in whose hearts and understandings he had the Howells, a labourer, *aerie death had taken place early in
greatest confidence, and he trusted they would go on la-
athpep,mareort,iintgaotf tthhaet t(lislordrowmasthoet eve It
intaltucete and
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bouring. and that the highest amount of good would result addicted to taking liquor. On the night prior to his
from their teaching. But it was his duty, in conjunction death he was drinking et a spirit shop and left there
with those whom he was now ndlressing, to consider whe- shortly before S o'clock, quite intoxicated. He was saber
ther they could not do something of the same kind for the quently seen in Quay-street by
this sister, who described him
asie ndoistpte clog a
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of. mOeunttinlctorrtientedausts,
working classes, and extend to them something of the come
hind of training and instruction which the other classes quentiy ejaculated, "Mother I am dpag.” Mr *tow.
enjoyed. (Hear, hear) Re solicited their aid to this end, Lords, surgeon, wa ai.bt for, but though his arrival was
and requested them to furnish him with such hints and prompt and a stomach pump applied, and iniDed- every
means usedrfvoirvhei,l
triermyutwhich could:them:4
suggestions as might occur to them, so that working men and
their children might be brought within the influence of those gienownls ejected from his stomach.o Verdict, " Died bj'tx
o aim drinking of gin." The deceased was 33 years age,
collegiate institutions which of late years had been so
beneficially extending their operation in this country. IVe/sliman.
Returning to the duty of clergymen, he remarked that the TIIF. SISTERS OP Loris KOSSUTII.—Thi--1441.0
church could only maintin its influence by working for the York Tribune nays :—We are reminded by a nets from a -
Tom eminent Aineri,:s-i aathore...., that li.piuth's sisters
naion of all classes. The clergyman ought to feel that he iveastore a. ,cfor thealeacriwf
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was not identified with one class more than with another, kerchiefs,
and that he stool amongst them not to glorify himself or streets, whereby in Broadway,
th-y 4re htriring to earn ao honest list:d-
ills order, Mato bring all climes together, This duty woe hood for themselves and children.

SCHOOL.

Last night the anniversary dinner of this charity
was celebrated at the London Tavern, the Right Hon.
the LORD MAYOR in the chair. After the usual loyal
toasts,
The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of the evening, " The
Prosperity of the Schools," and in doing no stated the fact
that the children of the charity had been educated, sup-
ported, and clothed for 191. per head, whilst in the gaols of
the country the average expense was from 221. to 251. per
head, and in Newgate no less than 391. per head. Remarks
bad been made en the charities of the City of London, and
he must say not without justice, because at least 30 per
cent. of the funds of those charities had been expended on
the management. (Rear, hear.) He, therefore, thought
the time was come when boards of management should be
appointed for the distribution of the money collected for
the several charities in the City. It appeared from the
statement of Mr. Moore, the treasurer of the society, that
the object of the present festival was to procure sufficient
funds to complete the new building at Harrow.
It was estimated that this building would cost
15,0001., but, in consequence of the rise in the price of
labour and materials, it would cost at least 20,0001. before it
was finished. For this purpo.e there was 14,0001. invested
in the Long Annuities, and all that was wanted was the
collection of the remaining 6,0001. Meetings had been held
in the principal towns of the country, for the purp, se of
raising this sum ; and it remained for the members of the
society to collect this sum of 6,0001., and no one deserved
the name of commercial traveller who did not contribute
his guinea thereto. (Hear, hear.) There were at present
134 children in the institution, and in a few days es
many more would be elected into the charity as would
make 94 boys and 47 girls. The contract for the new build-
ing was, that it was to be completed by March, 1855, and
he hoped that by that time the commercial travellers would
raise amongst themselves the sum required for the comple-
tion of the building. There was a sum of 10,000/. in-
vested in the funds beyond the sum of 14,0001.,
but this was not more than was necessary for
the maintenance of the institution. He therefore
hoped that the 6,0001. required for the building
would be raised, in order that they might be placed oa
secure foundation. . .

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The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm.
The amount collected during the evening amounted to
about 2,000/., including 100 guineas frinn th, National Mer-
cantile Insurance, 50 guineas from Mr. N cholson, 50 guineas
from Mr. Skelton, 25 guineas front Messrs. Keens, 25
guineas from Mr. Fox, 140 guineas from Mrs. Cattley's list,
200 guineas from Mr. Mees, 75 guineas from Mr. Malden's,
50 guineas from Mr. Higgins'. 60 guineas from Mr. Mar-
-1 tin's, 50 guineas from Mr. M'CulTnch'e, 40 guineas from.
Mr. Barton's, 40 guineas from Mr. %Wheaton's, and several
donations of 10 guineas. In the course of the evening, the
children—the recipients of the charity—were presented to
the visitors, all of whom appeared to be in excellent health
and spirits. The musical department was under the super-
intendence of Mr. G. Gray, Miss E. Lynn, Mr. M.
Smith, and Mr. James Ilowe, members of the Musical
Union, and Mr. Harker acted with his usual elticiency aa