The Express.
London, England, 1867-08-20 00:00:00

THE FORESTERS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

(21iM DAY.)

The influence of fine weather in connexion with
the Foresters' annual fete at the Crystal Palace was fun,
exemplified last year, when the number of visitors
amounted to 62,292 sgnhist 46,045 in 1865, and 46,7 r is
1864, both days being wet. From the dull aspect of the
atmosphere this morning, closely following the dam
which had prevailed, it was feared that the slam.
would prove unfavourable to the proceedings of today;

but between 9 and 10 o'clock the inclic;tions been;
more cheering, and from that time forward up to 1 o'clock
thouaands were seen proceeding to Sydenham. Notath.
Handing the facilities offered by the various rainy
companies large numbers preferred the &Wadies
of the read ; and vehicles of a miscellaneous
description were plying 'u the direction of Sydallaxt.
There was n • lack of the Umtata Robin Hood costume,
whilst the " brothers " made a large display of sulia sad
other marks of distinction peculiar to the order. Alm
the road the utmost good humour prevailed, and here ad
there the strains of " Bold Robin Hood " appeared to
heighten the anticipations of sane amusements at the
Palace. As usual on the recognised "great day," the
chief place of departure was the London-bridge terminal,
and the constant streams wending thither throughout
the motning were rudicient proof that the gathering
would be a successful one. The railway arrangemeon
were, however, quite equal to the emergency ; and at to
minutes past 11 the twelfth " special" left the station he
Sydenham, the number of passengers thus conveyed being
in all about 10,000. By 12 o'clock over 12,000 had booked
from London-bridge alone. and the rush still continued,
Apart from the " special' " to which the above ha re
ferenoe, a number of visitors chose the more quiet route by
the "suburban" line. Trains from Victoria and ffee-
sington rem frequently to the palms ; and the patronage
awarded to the "high level" from Ludgate-hill wr
quite on the average. ♦ great many enrolled by
other lines, and emersion trains from various Farts
of the country considerably augmented the company.
The entertainments provided are both varied and &Ursa
tive, the " grand moored= " of the various marts, wit►
their regalia and banners, being the leading festers. la
addition to the Crystal Palace Company's bands, these of
the Duke of York's school, the London Irish um ova
Service volunteers, and the private one of J. &leis
Haynes will be in &Headmen. There is to be a balkon MOB
by Mr. Colwell and Mr. Adams in the evening.
To show the progress of forestry, it may be stated
that during the last ten years 210,000 mom•
ben have been added to the order, which mar
ing to official returns, comprises a total of 321,2:4 finis•
cial and 6,050 honorary member& The business is
conducted in 229 districts, having 3,609 courts. In 1f66
154,0911. 19s. 9d. wee paid for sick allowance, 49,:r
6s. 11d. to funerals, and 55,6031.55. 9d. to district lineal
levies ; making a total of 259,169/. 12a. sd.

MEETING OP THE BELGIAN RECEPTION
COMMITTEE.-(THIS DAY.)

This afternoon a general meeting of the Belgian
Reception Committee was held at Willis's Rooms. St-
James's, for the purpose of submitting the sccounts of the
committee, taking into consideration the proceedieg; of
the committee during the late visit of the Belgians, and
ascertaining the amount of the expenditure daring thei'
stay in this counter. Lieutenant-Colonel LOYD LIM)
BAY occupied the chair.
The TRZASURIR read the report which stated that tit
total amount of subscriptions received was 6,08:V. lAA :3.
and the total expenditure 6,3331. Is. 2d., leaving a false
of 6031. in hand ; but there were still some midi balite
come in. It was expected that after all the claims
been settled there would be 1601. in hand.
The CHAIRMAN said this would be the final meeting d
the committee. After all the claims against the committee
were discharged, there might be 2001. left. Claims was
coming in daily. some foe lodgings for the Belgians. Desk
remittances were also being made, being lehners
sums collected. Since the departure of the Belgians tie
work of the committee bad been of a corob-
mentary character. They had forwarded eliJe"l
votes of thanks to the corporation of the CI
of London and to Miss Burdett Coutts, and also van d
thanks to various railway companies, partieciefif the
London, Chatham and Dover, for carrying the
free. Thanks had likewise been voted to the provmtom
of the theatres and places of amusement. The Kim d
the Belgians was, be said, highly pleased at the !tape
given to his subjects.
Colonel Gascony moved that the best thanks of tie
general committee be presented to Colonel Loyd
.Lichif.
V.C., for the successful manner in which he had elm'd
out the reception of the Belgians.
The motion was carried, and the proceedings tercets..
with a vote of thanks to the committee generally.

ATTEMPT TO UPSET • MAIL TRAIN.-011
morning a diabolical attempt was mule to mset
limited mail to the north, due at Preston at 0, s
rail had been placed across the line near the Ileum
tunnel, and the result was that the engine avl teller
were thrown off the rails and the train was delayo:l kg
about en Loon It most have been the intention of
who put the sail upon the line t • upset the sr
=as no °that train was due. Sometime se3 Jad•st
was tir:ed on the line near Wigan.—Pverenn
THE WILL OF THE LATE Mu. WILLIAM LA,".
PHAT.—By the tern% of his will Mr. William donko
vast property is to be divided as follows:_ the ri•
perty m South Walee, including the Cyfarthin U'otic
Mr. Robert Thomson Crawahay ; the Form 4 of Pess
property to Mr. Henry Crawshay ; and annuities to 31;
Francis Orawshay and others. Mrs ("residue rel.,
Caversbam Park and en annuity for life At her
the estate goes to Miss Baby Crawshay, and at her
to Crawshay, jun. The propereS in sf;
Wales is estimated at from one and a half io

IRMiOOI.
INLAND Revaarn.—ln the last financial veil
ending with March, 1867, Excise revenue of the aiseettt
13,706.55141. was collected in England, 4,,tti3,littf.
in u
land, 3,536,953/. in Ireland. For stamps t4,190..d I
Pi
England, 836,7N01. in Scotland, 5147,0551. in ----'
income tax 4,872.6601. in England, 499,8801. j 0 SeMI
•
370,0381. in Ireland. For land and assessed taxes 3:107:
in England, and 217,90/. in Scotland ; Ireland b..
siul taxes. The amount paid for salaries and other
of the Inland Revenue Department in the ""
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