The Sun.
London, England, 1865-06-14 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sir,—ln reference to the reported fire at the
Theatre Royal Adelphi, it was outside the iron door,
close to the pavement in the Strand, and could
hardly by possibility have affected the theatre.
However, this is 'amply sufficient to show the dan-
ger of allowing smoking in any public place of
amusement, which Mr. Locke's Theatre Bill pro-
poses.—Yours obediently,
June 13. B. WEBSTER.

Banquet at the. Mansion House to the

Archbishops and Bishops.

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Last night the Right llon. the Lord Mayor and
the Lady Mayoress entertained at the Mansion-
house a select company to meet the archbishops and
bishops.
The cloth having been removed, and the loving-
cup handed round with the usual ceremonies, grace
was sung, and the usual loyal toasts were duly pro-
posed and responded to.
The LORD MAYOR then expressed the satisfaction
which lie felt at seeing so many archbishops and
bishops present upon that occasion, and bore a high
testimony to the eminent services rendered by the
Archbishops of Canterbury and Armagh. He pro-
posed, " The Archbishops, the Bishops, and Pro-
sperity to the Society for the Propagation of the
Gospel in Foreign Parts."
The toast was duly honoured.
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY returned thanks.
On behalf of the bishops and clergy, the most rev.
prelate acknowledged with great satisfaction the
annual welcome which they received at the hands of
the Lord Mayor of the city of London. He hailed
that welcome as a public recognition of the services
rendered by the society, and as showing the high
estimate which was formed of the institution on
the part of the merchants of the city of
London, based, no doubt, upon the services
of missionaries in various quarters of the globe
which, but for them, would have been without the
means of grace. This was the natural tie between the
society and the great centre of commerce, and he
trusted that that tie might endure for ever. Whilst
the Lord Mayor and his colleagues were prospering
in business, he hoped that they would not omit to
set aside a portion of their wealth for the service of
God. He was glad that the Lord Mayor was no
stranger to those influences which animated Chris-
tians in connection with these matters, and he had
set an example which ought to be followed exten-
sively. He hoped that the result of the meeting
would be to enable the society to extend its opera-
tions in many places which had not at present the
advantage of its operations.
The Archbishop of ARMAGH also returned thanks,
and expressed his gratification at the two Churches
of England and Ireland being united on such an
occasion ; and he hoped that they might ever be a
source of mutual strength to each other.

The LORD MAYOR next gave " The Army, the
Navy, and the Volunteer Corps."

Admiral DRUMMOND returned thanks for the
navy.

Major ROSE, Alderman, M.P., returned thanks
for the volunteer force, which he described as being
in a high state of efficiency and prepared for any
emergency. He expressed his gratification that at
the present moment, instead of the fears Which led
to the establishment of the volunteer force, they
had a cordial understanding with our great ally, and
the fleets of the two countries were about to effect
an interchange of courtesies.
The LORD MAYOR gave " The Bishops and the
Clergy," coupled with " The health of the Bishop
of London."

The Bishop of LONDON returned thanks. He said
he enjoyed these occasions, because he met many
brethren whO were engaged in the arduous work of
a missionary in foreign lands. However busy they
might be at home, they must not forget what was
going on abroad, where the work was still more
difficult, and called for more self-denial than at
home. The great society to which they had referred
had added 47 bishops to the Church of England
during our own memories, and by an old act all
these colonial sees were supposed to be in some sense
connected with and dependent upon the see of Lon-
don. (Hear, hear.) The first licence he had to issue
was to a chaplain at Lima, in South America.
The right rev. prelate resumed his seat amidst
loud applause.
Amongst the other toasts were, " The House of
Lords," acknowledged by Lord Houghton ; " The
House of Commons," acknowledged by Mr. Mow-
bray, M.P. ; " The Health of the Lord Mayor,"
proposed by the Archbishop of Armagh ; " The
Health of the Colonial Bishops," acknowledged. by
the Bishop of Brisbane ; "The Sheriffs and unpaid
Magistrates of the City of London," acknowledged
by Sir Robert Carden and Mr. Alderman and Sheriff
D akin. _

The Lord Bishop of LONDON proposed " The
Lady Mayoress," which was duly honoured and
responded to by the Lord Mayor, and the proceed-
ings closed.
The banquet was of a very superior order, pro-
vided by Messrs. Ring and Brymer, and Mr. Harker
officiated with his usual ability as toastmaster.