The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-17 00:00:00

CARDIGAN SALMON FISHERY.

The state of affairs at this fishery, we regret to learn,
has undergone no amelioration. No further acts of
violence, it is true, have been committed ; but the law-
less feeling of the neighbourhood, and the consequent'
absence of adequate protection fur Mr. Ewen, the un-
fortunate lessee, continue. One reckless individual,
who had threatened to cut away the nets before that
outrage was committed, and had used the most violent
language, has been held to bail in 251. penalty, and a
surety in 121. 1.05.,, amounts scarcely calculate' to in-
sine the desired object.
Application also has been made by Mr. Ewen to Lord
Paltnerston, who forwarded the letter to Sir George
Grey, who merely recommended Mr. Ewen to make an
application to the resident acting magistrates on the
subject. The protection of the Admiralty was then
sought ; but the reply was, the fishery was out of the
Board's jurisdiction. The practices of the fishermen
with respect to the fish are represented to be of the most
irregular, destructive,
,and exhaustive character ; and,
unless speedy steps are
,taken, disastrous results may
follow. The remedy, according to our intelligent cor-
respondent, Mr. D. Martin, is the application of the
Irish Fisheries Acts. If so, the sooner they are applied
the better, for the evil is not only disgraceful to the en-
tire neighbourhood, but also to the country at large.

SIGNOR AND MADAME FERRARI'S CONCtRTS.—Signor
and Madame Ferrari gave their annual concert last even-
ing at the Hanover-sqeare Roonls. It consisted of an ele-
gant selection of vocal and instrumental music admirably
performed. The room was crowded to the doors with
fashionable company, who seemed highly gratified with
the entertainment provided for them.
MADAME GRlSl.—Madame Grisi, after resisting for it
long time the solicitations of the lessee of the Royal
Italian Opera, has at length so far relented from her
determination of retiring, as to consent to portray a
portion of her great characters during a brief period of
the present season. The public are much indebted to
Mr, Gye for bringing about, even for a limited time, the
return of this accomplished artiste to tin; lyric drama, of
which she was so bright an ornament.
THE MILITIA REGIMENTS —The militia regiments
might have occupied the Mediterranean garrisons long
ago. For months the Second West York Light In-
fantry, with six• hundred bayonets, have been attested
for foreign service, and yet they are kept in a state of
inaction in Sheffield Barracks. Had they been sent to
Corfu three months ago, they would have relieved a re-
giment of the line. The.treachery and had,faith of the
Government are at the root of all the calamities which
have attended the present war.— Yorkshire Gazette.
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.—The
67th anniversary of this admirable institution was cele-
brated last evening at Freemasons' Hall, under the able
presidency of the Earl of Yarborough, the Deputy-
Grand Master of the Order. About 300 members of the
fraternity sat down to an excellent dinner, prdvided by
the landlord of the tavern. In proposing the health of
the evening the Grand Master, Lord Zetland, adverted
I to the fact of upwards of 600 children having been edu-
cated at this establishment, and added, that out of that
number not one bad gone wrong. Never was the school
in a more flourishing state, although during last year
they had lost their excellent matron, who during a pe-
riod of 50 years had held that situation. Notwithstand-
ing the brethren had from time to time come forward in
the most handsome manner, yet, in consequence of the
new, building, "the funds were not in so prosperous a
state as could be wished. Brother Crew, the estimable
secretary of the institution, read the list of subscriptions
and donations in the room, which amounted to 1,4071.
It is a practice peculiar to this society that the scholars
should select one of their number as entitled to receive
the medal given by the president at the anniversary,
meetings, and in no instance have ,they been wrong in
their choice, it having invariably been confirmed by the
visitors. This year Matilda Clubb was the fortunate
girl, who was addressed in the most feeling terms by the
noble lord, who put the medal round her neck.. Prizes
were given to six other children for good conduct and
proficiency in different ,branches of education. Many
excellent speeches were made, and a rich musical treat
was afforded under the, direction of Brother Genge, as-
sisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch; the Misses Wells,
Master Williams, Master Srnythson, Brothers Perren,
Fielding, Farquharson, and Smythson. The meeting
altogether was highly satisfactory.