The Express.
London, England, 1868-06-04 00:00:00

NATIONAL ORPHAN HOME.

Yesterday afternoon a most interesting ceremony
took piece in connection with this praiseworthy charity.
the purpose of which ceremony cannot fail to add to its
future sphere of usefulness. The cholera which raged in
1819 left numerous orphans—children of small tradesmen,
servants, and artisans—totally naprovided for, and to
meet the wants of these unfortunates Mr. J. Minter Mor-
gan, partly at the instigation of the late Rev. Joseph
Brown, rector of Christ Church, Southwark, gave a piece of
ground prettily situate on Ham-common, near Richmond.
for the purpose of erecting an asylum, the object of which
should be to furnish orphan girls with, a plain English
education, together with practical instruction in the
kitchen, house, and laundry, so as to fit them fel
domestic service ; and if not otherwise provided for',
when they attain Ifiyears of age to obtain for them suitable
situations. From the first his Royal Highness the Duke
of Cambridge took a warm interest in the work, and under
his auspices a building was erected fitted for the reception
of about 100 girls. The funds were not at first sufficient
so do more than this, but within the last year, through
the kindness of one of the most constant supporters of the
Home, Mr. John Parson, an additional wing has been
added to the building, which will accommodate 25 more
girls. In addition to this, the kind advocacy of the editors
of the Quirer has raised a sufficient sum from the nume-
rous readers of that periodical to enable the committee of
the Home to add an infirmary ward, affording excellent
accommodation to 12-igirls. This will render the institution
pet fect in every respect, and it was the gift of Mr. ]'arson
and the quiver Infirmary Ward which were yesterday
formally opened under the auspices of her Royal Highness
the Princess of Teck, sister to the noble patron of the
Home. The new wing given by Mr. Parson ia situate to
the right of the old building, and consists of two large
rooms, one upon the ground floor and the other above.
The lower room is to be adapted to the purposes of a
school, and the upper room will be devoted to a dormitory.
The infirmary ward, although immediately adjacent to
Mr. Parson's new wing, is completely cut off from com-
munication with it, the object being to isolate the two in
case of disease breaking out amongst the inmates of the
Horne. The sum raised through the medium of the
Quiver was 900 f., and inasmuch as the infirmary ward
has only cast some 7004 in erection, the remaining
I 200 f. will be devoted to the requisite fittings. Her
Royal Highness the Princess Mary, accompanied by
his Serene Highness the Prince of Tack, arrived at the
Home about three o'clock, by which time a large and
fashionable company of ladies and gentlemen had as-
sembled, amongst whom were Lord Ebury, Lord Effing-
ham, Sir George F. Harvey, Hon. li. F. Wrottesley, Sir
liobem t Hamilton, Hon. Alfred Charteris, Dowager Countess
of Lichfield, Countess Russell, itc. Her Royal Highness
the Princess was immediately conducted to a raised dais
which had been erected on the lawn in front of the Home,
and the proceedings were commenced by the Rev. T.
Teignmouth Shore, M.A., editor of the Quirer, preaentirg
the infirmary ward to the committee of management.
Mr. H. Kingscote, treasurer to the Home, acknowledged
the gift, and stated that Mr. Parson, who had given the
additional wing, was prevented from being present in con-
sequence of indisposition. Her royal highness then de-
clared the two buildings duly open. Upon which the Rev.
T. G. P. Hough, M.A., hon. chaplain and vicar of Ham,
offered up an appropriate prayer. The children at present
in the Home then sang a hymn which had been specially
composed for the occasion—a portion of the day's proceed-
ings which seemed to afford considerable gratification to
all permit. A number of ladies who had collected purses
of money on behalf of the Homo having presented them to
her royal highness, the proceedings terminated. The
royal suitors were subsequently conducted through the
various rooms of the institution, and expressed them-
selves highly gratified with the arrangements niade for
the comfort and convenience of the youthful inmates.
The day being beautifully fine attracted together a large
concourse of people ; and the villages of Ham and Peter-
sham were appropriately decorated with flags and banners.
At the conclusion of the ceremony her royal highness,
accompanied by Prince Teck, returned to town in an open
carriage.

At Ascot preparations are making for the recep-
tion of the company. The Prince and Princess of Wales
have taken Titnees for the week, and the Prince and Princess
Christian will entertain the royal party at Frogmore,
lad will accompany the Prince and Princess of Wales on
Tuesday and Thursday in their visit to the course. The
Queen's Stand, the Jockey Club, and Grand Stand have
been painted and decorated, end a new leaden roof added
to the latter building.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge,
attended by Lady Geraldine Somerset, has arrived at her
residence in the Ambassailms'-court, St. James's, from
Cambridge Cottage, Kew, for the season.
The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Ladies
Scott have arrived at Montagu House, Whitehall, from a
lengthened sojourn on the Continent. The health of the
noble duke is quite restored.

The Marquis of Huntly and the Earl of Goaford
are still in India on their sporting excursion. The Earl of
Gosford has had considerable success in tiger shooting,
having in one week killed six fine tigers. The marquis
and his friends are expected home towards the end of next
month.

The Lord Chancellor and Lady Cairns enter-
tained at dinner, yesterday evening, at their residence,
Cromwell Houses, Lord Colonely, Lord Romilly and Hon.
Miss Hominy, Right Hon. Sir William Erie, Right Hon.
Lord Justice Wood and Lady Wood, Right Hon. C. B. Ad.
derley, M.P., Right Hon. Sir Robert and Lady Philßloom,
Baron and Lady Martin, the Lord Advocate, M.P., and
Mrs. Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and Lady Giffard, Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Forde, M.P., and Mrs. Forde, Mr. and
Mrs. and Mrs. Crawford. Lady Cairns has issued
cards for an evening party on Wednesday, the 10th inst.

A bill has been prepared by Mr Candlish, Sir
Colman O'Loghlen, and Mr. Norwood, to enable aaaignees
of marine policies to sue thereon in their own names.

The judges of the Court of Appeal in Chancery
in Ireland, consisting of the Lord High Chancellor and
the Lord Justioe of the Court of Appeal, have reversed the
decision of the Vice•Chanoellor in the case of " Sheppard
r. Murphy." This decision confirms those already given.
that a transferee of shares is liable to refund to the seller
all the mills that have been made on shares, although the
registration of the transfers is impossible, and is of con•
'Menage hupertance at the present time, especially !,0
some of the members of the Stock Exchange.