The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-03-09 00:00:00

SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF

MEND/CITY.

The anniversary dinner of this Society. was held yesterday at the
Freentasone Tavern—the Lord Chief Justice Abbott in the
Chair, the Duke of York, whom, it was expected, would have Inc.
sided on the occasion, having excused himself from attending.
Among t:,e company present were, Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter,
Mr. Martin, &c.
The cloth having been retnovei, "11-irditims sit Demo," was
sung by 31ftsrs. Broadhurst, Jolly, Phillips. and Master Smith.
The health of the King was next drunk, which was followed by
the National Anthem.
The CHAIRMA.V then proposed the health of his Royal High-
ness the Duke of Vint, and regretted that he was not there that
day to have filled the seat he then occupied ; he was Prevented front
so doing by his r.urnerotts public engagements.
Glee—" Awake, liolian Lyre, awake."
The CHAIRMAN next gave the health of the other Members of
the Royal Family, observing that the grace, kindness, and con-
descension of each individual member of that family, the reads.
ness and alacrity evinced by them in forwarding and supporting all
public charities, entitled them to the gratitude of the nation.
lApplause.i
Glee—•• Since Harmony deigns," by Mews. Jolly, Broad-
hoist, Phillips. and Master Smith.
Tune—" Mliregor's Rant."
Mr. Ct. A tt X TO,C to propose the health of the Duke of Northum-
berland, the President of the Society. It was through the bene-
volent exertions of th 9 Nobility and Benny of this country, that
this Society had now got rid of all is debts, and was enabled to
afford a 111110 effectual aid to the Police, and he trusted that it would
continue to flourish.

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Toast—" The Dokeof Northumberland."
Song—" John Anderson, my Jo," by Mr. Broadhurst.
We could not but admire the excellent style in which Mr. Broad-
hurst acquitted himself in this song.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed, " Success to the Mendieity
Society •" in doing which, he observed that the Society had proved
itself of ;he moat beneficial service to the conimunity, and had been
mainly instrumental in leading the blessings of clarity to their pro-
per channels.
Oles--" Oyer the mountains."
Sir C. S. lIIINTF.tt said, that after the sweet strains trod appro-
priate words which :hey had just heard, the company must be no-
tunny Impatient whilst listening to Win ; but he rose for the pur-
pose of proposing the health of their excellent Chairman (applause)
who had condescended that day so preside over the meeting ; and
he was assured that his services amid sever be better 'summed
than when he was devoting them to the cause of charity.
Toast —" The Lord Chief Justice of England."
The Casts MAN returned thanks.
Toast—" The Army and Navy."
Rule Britannia."
The Chain MAN proposal the health of " Mr. Martin. one of
the l'iee.Presidents and original founders of the Institution."
Mr. Pow es:s proposed the Board of Management.
Mr. Caanru an returned thanks, and stated that it was a proud
day for the Committee of Management to witness w numerous
and respectable a meeting, as it furnished the strongest answer to
the anonymous aspersions that had been east on the Society. lie
stated that he was anxious to bury in oblivion all hostility to the
sawn who attacked them, as he had proved himself one of the
bes: friends the Society Ser possessal.
Song.—" My eye and Betty 31artio," hi which the following
verse was introduted:—

The beggar whom we meet,
Half naked in the street,
To relieve him with our ash we're always parting, Oh ;
Send him to Red Lion-square,
Ten to one but you'll declare,
His distress is all my eye and Betty Martin, Qh !
Toast.—" The 3lagistrates of the
Mr. Dr ER returned thanks.
Mr. Paw oast° favoured the company with 'a concerto on the
grand piano-forte, and displayed great skill and judgment in its
execution.
Mr. Powstat. proposed the health of William Williams' Esq.,
the Treasurer, whose attendance be stated was prevented by his
Parliamentary duties.
(flee.—" Forestt rt., sound the cheerful lloni."—Messrs. Broad.
hurst, Jolly, and Phillips.
Mr. Coxes T, the Magistrate, proposed the health, of the Ho-
norary Counsel and Solicitor of the Society.
Mr. TOOKE (Solicitor) returned thanks.
The CISAIEMAN proposed the health of the Secretary ; it was
due to that gentleman to say, that he had always received the moat
prompt and satisfactory attention trout him. Ile had never yet ex.
pressed an opinion as to the attack made on this Society; but he
kad no doubt that it proceeded from one of those persons who bad
gained a livelihood by writing begging letters, and in which he had
been detected.

—Mr. Booting returned thanks, and stated, that lie rose under no
ordinary feelings to express his gratitude fur the nsanna in which
hle mot ea bm. in induced and received. lie elated, that he
would not enlarge in MU pielli ea the Immense Ind terrific engine
which the calumniator of th Society had at his control ; hut the
attack on his character would become the subject of discussion in
another place; and he had ise hesitation in saying that the attack
had procured friends to the Institution.
Song, Mr. Phillips—" Gaily still my moments roll."
Mr. 111. Sweeter proposed the health of the Steghrds.
rail/.
Mr. LITT returned the
Song, Master Smith—" brew a' noddin.4
-The CHAIRMAN pro the health of the Ladies (a number of
whom graced the gallery).
The meat was consequently drunk With much enthusiasm.
Song, Mr. Broadhurst—" Orem grow the Rashes, 0."
After this the Lord Chief JusGee retired, and Mr. Martin took
the Chair. . _ _ .. .. ... . .

The company kept up their rational conviviality till a late hour.
We cannot conclude our aeunint without paying a tribute to the
manner in which the arrangements were made. The dinner wee
excellent and admirably saved, and tile whole passed oil with
gnat regularity. The wince <rre of the first order.
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