The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-01 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, DEC EJ11.1314111 1, 1864.

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ride by side, next; and Contralto last of the runners up.
Nothing else passed the post.
The Grand Metropolitan handicap Steeplechase of 20 soya
each, 10 ft, with 200',added; 'winners extra. About three
miles and a half. 23,sube.
Mr Saunders's Speelmocle, 5 yrs, lOat (Monahan) 1
Lt.-Col. For6ter's Sly Fee' oged, lost 71b MeanY)
4r \V. IL 11. Powell'ispyfiaher, G yrs, lift 101 b
(B. Land, jun) 8
The following also ran :—Jerry, Portland, Creole, Mean-
wood, Acrobat,Glebule, gvWiggy, Dobbyn, La Vidame,
Nforoceo, Ballinasloe, Princess of \Vales, Beechnut, Wood-
ford, Benedict, and Thetßogue.
Betting-4 to 1 agst Globule,
6 to 1 agst Morocco, 8 to 1
agst Portland, 10 to 1 eget. Meanwood, 11 to 1 agst Spatch-
cock, 100 to 8 each eget Flyfisher, Acrobat, and Dobbyn,
100 to 7 each agst Beuedict, Le Vidame, and Creole, 25 to
1 agst The Rogue, 33 to' I apt the Princess of Wales.
Ai in each of the foregoias races, the atart was absurdly
preceded by a failure, and as the competitors in reality
on each occasion started themselves, Mr Martin Starling
need not have taken the unnecessary pains of endeavouring
to get them in a line. Morocco, Portland, Globule, and
Creole first showed in advance, but in the first few hundred
yards The Rogue rushed to the front and led to' the
stand, where Meanwood, who had been waiting, took up
the running, followed by The Rogue, Ballinasloe, Creole,
Portland, and Le Vidame in pretty close order, whilst at an
interval of several lengths followed Flyfisher, Globule, Sly
Fox, Morocco,' Acrobat, Beechnut, Benedict, Dobbyn,
Spatchcock, and Woodford, in whose rear came Piggy
Wiggy, Jerry, and Princess of Wales some distance in the
rear. After crossing the ploughed land Meanwood assumed
a long lead and Creole took second place, The Rogue, Port-
land, and Dobbykeleie tekther next, with Flyfisher imme-
diately in their rear':—Scrice-dietailee separated this lot from
Morocco, Spatchcock, Sly Fox, and Globule, who were
next in pursuit, a long way from the leaders, the lot being
whipped in by Jerry and Princess of Wales. Approaching
the stand in the second time, Flyfisher ran into third place,
but rising the hill gave way, and there The Rogue went to
the front, Meanwood and Ballinasloe occupying second
and third places, with Flyfisher, Portland, Sly Fox,
Morocco, and Spatchcock in close company following,
whilst Jerry and Princess of Wales were tailed off in the
first two miles. Upon entering the ploughed land a second
time, Morocco ran up to the leader, but after taking a
"feeler," again dropped into the sixth or seventh position,
and descending the hill on the opposite side of the course
to that of the stand Meanwood, at an improved pace, in-
creased his lead, and Flyfisher took second place. The
pace now told upon Creole, Dohbyn, The Rogue, Portland,
and Morocco, who throughout had occupied a prominent
position, but who half a mile from home were entirely out
of the race, and Meanwood at this point coming to grief
the lead was left with Flyfisher, next to whom were Sly Fox
and Spatchcock, nothing else being near the trio, As they
swept round the turn at the bottom of the course Sly Fox
and Spatchcock gradually drew upon Flyfisher, whom the
pair caught at the last fence, which was charged at the same
moment by the three. Safely alighted, the three commenced
a resolute race, and though Spatchcock appeared to have
the worst of the struggle with Sly Fox a distance from
home, the latter, who is said to be in the same interest as
" the Cock," tried and was beaten by a head ; two lengths
separated the second and third. Nothing else passed the
post whilst the judge remained in the box. The whole of the
French representatives, Le Velem°, Piggy Wiggy, and
Benedict fell, as did also Globule, Portland, and several
others, but we are happy to state that none of the jockeys
met with serious injuries, nor were any of the horses hurt.
A. Plate of 60 sous, weight for age, with certain penalties
and selling allowances. About three miles.
Mr J. Nightingall na Bravo, aged (460), 12st 41b
Mr E, Elphick's Flying Spur, 4 yrs (44 (Mr Mumford) 10)
(Waddington) 2
Tho following also ran :—TheDon, Corkscrew, and Tels-
combo.

Betting--5 to 4 agst Bravo, sto 2 agst The Don, 4to
agst Flying Spur.
The Don jumped off with the lead, but was soon deprived
of it by Brava. Telscombe fell in the ploughed land, and
the running was carried on by Bravo to the turn coming
down the hill, where the Don and Flying Spur passed him,
and the two raced to the judge's box together (thinking it
was the finish), and stopped their horses past the post,
which enabled Bravo again to take the lead, which he car-
ried on to the end, and won by six lengths ; Corkscrew
stopped at the post the first time round, and exhibited
temper by kicking violently. Only the two placed passed
the post.

The winner was bought by Mr J. Reynolds for 100 gns,
Dubious, who won the &Ulu. SteepjsclAse on 'Tuesday,,
was offered for sale by auction previous to the first race, and
was bought in fcr 51 guineas, being only an advance of one
guinea beyond the entered selling price.

were elected vice-presidents in room of those retiring, and
Dr. W. F. Ramsey was elected one of the honorary physi-
cians in the room of the late Dr. Dundas Thompson.
On the motion for the re-election of the Rev, Dr. Cum-
ming and Archdeacon Sinclair as chaplains of the charity,
Mr KERR, proposed the substitution of the Rev. Dr. Ha-
milton for Archdeacon Sinclair, as he did not believe the
latter ever attended. He said also that Dr. Hamilton had
preached in his own chapel on behalf of the charity, when
£3l were subscribed in aid of its funds,
Mr WEBSTER, however, stated that Archdeacon Sinclair
was present at last anniversary festival, and the Secretary
further stated that he had preached in the chapel by deputy
within the last six months.

Mr KERR then withdrew hie proposal, and Dr.Cutaming
and the archdeacon were re-elected.

The retiring members of the committee were then re-ap-
pointed, and a vote of thanks to the noble chairman termi-
nated the proceedings.

Royal Scottish Hospital,

The 200th or bi-centenary festival of this institution
took place yesterday evening at the Freemasons' Tavern,
Great Queen-street, being St. Andrew's day, the patron
Saint of Scotland. As might be expected, a very large
company sat down to dinner in the spacious, lofty, and
well-lighted ball, under the presidency of his Grace the
Duke of Montrose, K.T. Nearly 250 gentlemen were pre-
sent.

A brief outline of the history of an institution which
after two centuries of activity finds itself neither paralysed
nor impaired by the lapse of time, may be worth considera-
tion in this age of philanthropic schemes of all kinds, and
at the same time offer valuable-and -practical suggestions to
those who wish to pursue a similar course in endowing insti-
tutions, which in their practical operation are calculated
amidst all changes of time and circumstances really to effect
the object aimed at.
" The Scottish Hospital owes its origin to a society formed
a short time after the accession of King James I. for relieving
the less fortunate individuals of the Scottish nation. The
society continued to exer&se its benevolent purposes under
the designation of the Scottish Box,until the reign of Charles
IL, when in the year 1665 a charter of incorporation, under
its present designation, was granted, empowering the society
to hold lands, and to erect an hospital for the reception of
the objects of the charity. A second charter of incorpora-
tion was granted by the same monarch in the year 1676,
containing more extended privileges. Within a few:yeara
after the date of the first charter an hospital was built; bat
experience soon proved that confinement to a charity work-
house was altogether uncongenial to the feelings and habits
of the Scottish poor. The maintenance of an hospital or
receptacle for the objects of the charity was in consequence
relinquished, and the plan of assisting and relieving them at

their own habitations substituted. That assistance was
confined to such natives of Scotland, resident in London, as
had become members by paying stated contributions to the
society, in virtue of which they were entitled to relief when
in want. To enable the corporation to extend its relief to
such objects, it became necessary to obtain a new charter,
which was granted by Geo. 111., in the year 1715,whereby
the Scottish Hospital of the foundation of King Charles 11.
was re-incorporated. A sum is set apart for the support of
five persons exceeding 65 years of age, who have occupied
a respectable social position in society, and who have a per-
manent income of not less than £l5 but not more than £3O
per annum ; for 10 poor infirm persons, exceeding 72 years
of age, to whom a pension of £l5 per annum is allowed;
for 90 above 68, to whom £lO is allowed. The vacancies
which occur by deaths or other removal of the pensioners
are filled up at a general election, twice a year, on the last
Wednesdays of April and October. Pensions of £6
are granted to 50 persons selected from the casual list.
Monthly casual relief to upwards of 200 is awarded by the
committee, and free passages to Scotland to such as require
them. From the Kinloch Bequest pensions are given to
about 600 disabled soldiers and sailors. The charity of the
hospital is applicable to the poor natives of Scotland and
their children, resident in the metropolis and its immediate
neighbourhood, who not being in receipt of any parochial
relief in this country, would in ago and poverty, in sickness
or distress, or when in want of employment, be exposed to
the utmost wretchedness, or to discreditable beggary, but
for the fostering relief afforded them by this institution.
These poor natives of Scotland resident in London who may
desire to spend the remainder of their days in Scotland, have

free paessges granted thorn by the corporation, From a view
of the numbei s relieved it is evident that while this institu-

t ion is a real blessing to the aged, the helpless, the diseased
and the unemployed poor of Scotland, resident in London,
Westminster, and the neighbourhood, extending to a circle
of ten miles radius from the hall of the corporation, it is of
incalculable benefit to the community at large, who by
means of this charity are spared the pain of beholding so
great an addition, as otherwise there would be, of our des-
titute fellow-creatures seeking their wretched pittance in the
streets, liable to be taken up as vagrants and sent to the
House of Correction, and probably subjected to greater evils
and disgrace. From the accumulation of a subscription
which was raised in India 30 years ago, the corporation is
now enabled to allot £l2O a-year to the ministers and kirk
sessions of the several congregations of the Scottish
churches in London and Westminster, for the purpose of
affording education to the children of Scottish parents at
the schools attached to these churches; There are also
governors of the institution, gentlemen of eminence in
the medical profession, who in all cases requiring their
aid and advice are ready to give their time and pro-
fessional services to the poor gratuitously. The Scottish
Hospital is in a more prosperous condition at the present
moment than it has over been during the 200 years of its
existence. During the past year the total income from all
sources amounts to £4,900 15s 4d, being an increase of £674
Ils 6d over last year's income, which was the most success-
ful year ever known during the existence of the charity.
The amount received in donations and subscriptions has
during the last two years been doubled, and the sums given
to deserving applicants proportionately increased. In conse-
quence of the liberal subscriptions received, the directors
have formed five new pensions of £25 each per annum; and to
give temporary relief in urgent cases often to a considerable
amount; the charity is thus the means of alleviating much
suffering and of preserving that independence of spirit and
position which it was designed to encourage and maintain."
Ample justice having been done to a banquet which re-
fiacted the highest credit upon Messrs Shrewsbury and Elk-
ington, the proprietors of the Freemason's Tavern, and espe-
cially to those time-honoured and highly-relished dishes,
minced collops, and the "great chieftain o' the pudding
race"—haggis,

The noble CHAIRMAN gave in succession the usual loyal
and patriotic toasts. He reminded the company that her
Majesty and the other members of the Royal family had
always been liberal contributors to the funds of the hospital,
and that, apart from all their other claims on the gra-
titude and loyalty of the community at large, that was a
fact which deserved special recognition from that company.
His Grace proposed the health of his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales as "Albert Edward Prince of Wales, Duke
of Rothesay, Baron! Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Great
Steward of Scotland," amidst loud cheers, explaining, as he
did so, the ancient connection which the titular Prince and
heir apparent had to this special claim on their loyalty.
The toaskwasenthusiastically honoured, and was followed
by that of " His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, and the
other members of the Royal Family," and the "Army and
Navy Volunteers," given by the Chairman; and as far as
the last toast was concerned, responded to by Mr B urton
and Dr. Rally.
His Grace, the CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast of the
evening, " rho Scottish Hospital," and success to the com-
pany which had assembled there that day to promote the
objects of that institution. It stood, as it were, apart from
all other charitable institutions, not only in London, but in
England. In the first place, it was one of great antiquity,
as was evidenced by the fact that they were celebrating its
bicentenary; and in the secand place, because the mode in
which it administered relief and gave assistance was not in
the slightest degree opposed to the soundest principles of
political economy. Apart altogether from the pride which
belonged to Scetchmen of every class, and which prevented
them, even in the most desperate straits, from appealing for
charity either to individuals or institutions, there was some-
thing in the constitution of the Scottish Hospital which
peculiarly adapted itself to the national idiosyncracy. Help
could be obtained whet° needful without publicity or
humiliation, and hence it was, in his opinion, that the hos-
pital, after having gone through many hard times of late
years, had come out of the furnace like pure gold, and was
now better prepared than ever to carry out the grand objects
of its founders. At the same time his grace reminded the
company that to keep pace with the growing demands on
the charity increased liberality in the subscriptions was
requisite, and looking at the splendid meeting—remember-
ing the success which followed Scottish enterprise and de-
termination everywhere all over the world—he had no doubt
of the future prosperity of the Royal Scottish Hospital.

The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm.
The Rev. Dr CUMMING proposed the health of the noble
Chairman, to which his Grace briefly replied.
The hall was tastefully decorated with banners, carrying
the arms of the old Scottish chiefs and clans. Over the
chair hung the arms of the hospital, as granted by "King
Jamie," and at intervals the armorial bearings of Cameron
of Lochiel, Maclean, Glengarry, M'Kenzie, Grant, M'Duff,
M'Donald, Lord of the Isles ; Murray, Forbes, Gordon, The
Chisholm, Stewart, Eglintoun, and other well-known names
brought back the memory of a thousand years, and Evan's
Donald's fame rang in each clansman's ears."
The subscriptions and contributions announced in the
course of the evening amounted to over £2,000.

Mr Snowdon, Saint John's College, Cambridge,
(16th wrangler, and second-class classic, 1863), has been
elected lioden'e Divinity Student, at St bide college,