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London, England, 1825-05-06 00:00:00

THE SCOTTISH HOSPITAL.
The Annual Festival of this ancient and meritorious Corporation
was held yesterday at the Freemasons' Tavern, Cheat Queen-street.
At bah-past six the Chair was taken by Lord OnEftoftcnY,
who was supported on the right b 7 Vice-Admiral Sir Philip
Durham, Sir Philip Anstruther, Sir Wm. Maxwell, Sir John
11• Lean, Sir Richard Birnie, &c.; and on the left by the Hon.
Thomas Hoodoo, Jewett Blair, Esq. 31. P. N. C. Tindall,
EN. 31. P. &c. &e.
The great room was crowded with a numeral* and respectable
assembly, at an early hour.
After the cloth was withdrawn, and NOR XOlOlB DOMille sung IN
the professional gentlemen present,
The CHAIRMAN rose for the purpose of proposing the health of
his 'lajesty, and in doing so acid he was deorous of recalling to
the attention of the assembly that Scotchmen hail been always dis-
tinguished by their attachment to Royalty. They had given the
best proof of their feeling in this respect by their sufferings, and
the constancy of their adherence to the unfortunate House ot Stuart,
under circumstances the most discouraging. He was convinced, in
transferring their affections and allegiance to the reigning family,
Scotclunen had acted with equal good tient] and sincerity. Ile
concluted by givinj the health of his Majesty, which was drunk
io the most enthusiastic manner, with three times three.
After the heal:hs of the Dukes of York and Clarence, and the
Duchess of Clarence, were drunk,
The CHAIRMAN said, it now became his duty to call their at-
tention to a toast which related more immediately to the object of
the present Meeting. The Scottish Hospital and Corporation was
an establialanent tbuntled upon the best principles, and for the sup.
port of such of their countrymen as should visit the sister kingdom,
and there fall into a situation of difficulty, disease, or distress. It
possessed sonic claint upon their consideration from the very fact of
its antiquity. and a still greater on account of the utility of its ob-
ject. The Noble Chairman stated that lilB indiviluala had re-
ceived relief and assistance through means of the Institution during
the past year, and concluded with giving " Success to the Scottish
Corporation."
3lr. Set WART rose for the purpose of proposing a tout which
he thought should have been among the first that were drank at that
festival—lie meant their native land, Scotland—" The Land of
Cakes."
The Secretary announced the amount of subsr"ptions for the
present year to be Mi., among which wan • contribution of dl.
front Thomas Campbell, Esq., the poet.
' Several complimentary and other toasts were then drunk, and the
Chairman retired at ten o'clock, attended by the majority of :he
company, after an evening spent with the greatest unanimity and

CHURCH PRAYER-BO6IfiND
SOCIETY.

A meeting of this Society, which was instituted thirteen years
since, fur the purpose of circulating and promoting the circulation
of the authorised Formularies of the Church of England, was held
yesterday at Stationers' Hall. In the absence of his Royal High-
ness the Duke of Gloucester, who was prevented from attending by
indisposition, Lord Bexley took the Chair.
The Report (which was read by the Secretary) was extremely
interesting. It alluded especially to the exertions of the agents of
the Society to circulate the Formularies of the Church amongst the
Seamen employed in Merchant Vessels, on the River Thames.
Those exertions were sometimes met by the grossest and most
violent opposition ; but, on the whole, those exertions were most
successful. and attended with the most advantageous effects. The
Report further stated, that considerable expense had been incurred
by the Society, for the ,purpose of translating the Prayer-book and
Homilies into Irish, II rich, and various Foreign languages.
Admiral Lord GAMBIER proposed the tint Resolution. He
said, he was firmly attached to the Established Church of England,
and admiring, loving, and esteeming its doctrines and formularies
as lie did, he felt much pleasure in giving his warm though feeble
support to the Church Prayer-book and Homily Society. There
was one part of the Report which had closely touched his feelings;
he meant the allusion made to the exertions of the Society to dis-
tribute Prayer-books and Homilies amongst Seamen. lie knew
from personal experience the readiness of this useful body of men
to receive the words of divine truth, when kindly presented to
them. The British Berman, in many instances, bad received the
Word of God with child-like simplicity, and practised its precepts
like one who was made fur the kingdom of heaven. In con-
clusion, he expressed his earnest hope that the Society would con-
tinue its Christian exertions, and endeavour to enforce the truths
of religion amongst those who happen to be connected with the sea
service.
Mr. T. F. STRATTON rose to second the first Resolution. lie
should not touch upon that part of the Report which bad been al-
luded to by the Noble Admiral, as any thing coming from such a
quarter must carry with it a degree of authority, commensurate with
the Noble Admiral's character and station. It had been mentioned
in the Report that the Society in many instances, had reduced the
price of their Prayer-books. lie coafessed he did not fully approve
of this system, because, judging from personal observation, he did
not find theta reduction of the price insured an enlarged distribution
of the book. The Report stated that Dissenters had taken a friendly
part in distributing the thatch Prayer-book. He was not surprised
at this, for in his neighbourhood Dissenting Ministers were amongst
the most active distributors of the Church Prayer-book. (Hear.)
All classes of Christians, even the Roman Catholics, admitted the
excellence of the Church Prayer-book. The Roman Catholics
said.we were robbers, that we had taken our Prayer-book from their
books. The answer to such a charge was, we are robbers, and,
like robbers who know our business, we have taken all that is good
and left the rubbish behind. (A laugh.) If he (Mr. Strat-
ton) had been a Dissenter or a Roman Catholic, as a Christian he
should hare supported this Society, wheise object was to extend the
knowledge of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity. He was
convinced that when the Bible could not be placed in the hands of
those who wanted it, the Prayer-beak, under God, may work the
most beneficial effects. lie understood from the Report that a sum
of money was due to the Treasurer; he was glad of this, for politi-
cally that Society was best deserving of public support, that quickly
expended its receipts, and left noihing in the hands of the Tres-
surer. The objects, in the promotion of which the funds of the
Society were to be applied during the present year, had been laid
before the Society (in the Report); he was glad of this, for when
the objects were laid down, every individual may judge of their im-
portance, and consider how far they were deserving of support. '
The lion. Mr. Non. (distinguished by his opposition to hlr.
O'Connell, and the Catholic Priests in Ireland) moved the second
Resolution. He said it seemed to him that the Established Church
of England was ordained to maintain, from one generation to
another, the sacred truths of Christianity; and the formularies of
She Church served not only as burien against errors, but as the
safeguards of truth.
The Earl of Roekssvage. Mr. Poynder, the Rev. Mr. Morrison,
the Rev. Mr. Newetead, Sir G. Role, and other Genslemen, seve-
rally addressed the meeting in support of the objects of the Society.
A considerable collection was made at the doors.

LONDON SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY AND
INSTRUCTION.

Yester„lay, at the Lo ition Tavern, Dishopsgate-street, the fir
teenth Anniversary was celebrated of the Society for supporting the
City of London School of Industry and Instruction, for the benefit
of the children of the indigent poor. About 200 gentlemen sat
down ; the Lord filayor presided, and was supported by many in-
, dividuala of considerable rank and importance in the City. Several
~loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk with suitable honours.
The health. of the King, the Duke of York (who is Patron of
the Society), and the other branches of the Royal Family, were
receivesl with much enthusiasm. _ _

The healths of several gentlemen present were proposed by the
C7lllllliMr, and drunk with three times three. Amongst them
were, the Chamberlain of the City, Alderman Scholey, Mr. Thomp-
son, Mr. Saunders, the Hon. Mr. Law, Mr. Sergeant Arabia, &e.
Each of these gentlemen returned thanks In a suitable speech.
In the course of the evening several songs and glees were given
by the protissional gentlemen who attended, which were received
with much applause. One of the songs was written espressly for
the occasion. From the Report read by the Secretary it appeared
that the Charity had accomplished much good, and was likely, with
dust support, to extend its Letiefits still further.
The male and female children who are the objects of this Charity,
walked round the room, and, from their healthy and neat appearance,
did credit to those who superintend their education.
The distinguishing characteristic of this Charity is, that it not
only supplies the advantages of mere instruction in what are coo
monlv the objects of education, but it confers habits of indusuy I
and by each cf die children being taught some trade, qualifies them
for becoming useful and therefore independent members of society.
Accordingly, in their procession round the dining hall, several of
them carried specimens of their own skill in most of the necessary
arta, A boy and a girl selected from the schools, each delivered
addresses written for the occasion, which were received with much
applause. Before ten o'clock the Chairman took his leave, accom-
panied by several of the most distinguished amongst the company.
Another chairman was speedily called to fill his place, and the
,iestise enjoyments of the evening were prolonged to a late hour.