The Sun.
London, England, 1862-08-18 00:00:00

WILLS AND BEQUESTS.

The will of Colonel Sir George Robert Barker,
of Cadogan-place, Chelsea, was proved in London on the
10th ult. by his relict, Lady Barker, sole executrix. The
personally in this country was sworn under £5OOO. The
will, which bears date July, 1861, was proved in the
Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William, Bengal, thcs
gallant testator having died at Simlah, East Indies, pos-
sessed of property in that country. The witnesses to
the will were Captain Ravenhill, R.A., and Captain
Scott, 71st Regiment. Colonel Sir George Barker,
served with distinction in the Royal Artillery, and
acquired a badge of military• honour. The will is brief,
and disposes of the whole of the property, both real and
personal, to his wife, Lady Barker, with certain stipula-
tions in favour of their two sons.

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the executors nominated being his son, Thomas C00per,577
Esq.; and his sons-in-law, William F. Frowell and
Henry
Goodenough Smith, Esqrs. Mr. Cooper, th
testator,
was a very wealthy gentleman, formerly e
.
a partner in
the opulent firm of Williams, Cooper Coo
12. , and Co., whole-
sale stationers, West
Smithfield, Mr. Cooper had
retired some time from active business in favour
of his sons, William and Thomas who carry on the
concern. The will is a very lengthy' now
i s entirely of
one, but
a family nature
, - it bears date 1553, and there are three
codicils added thereto. The testator bequeaths to his wife
a life interest in certain estates and personal property, with
an immediate legacywith . furniture, carriages.
together the
&c. To his son William the freehold estate, "The Fishers,"
at Holybourne, Hants, is devised, with a desire that it may
not pass out of the family possession. To each of his sons
and unmarried daughters a legacy of £3,000 is bequeathed ;
and between his unmarried daughters he divides the
plate equally, his married children_. having re_
ceived their respective P°rti°nin 3orith"
marriage.marriage.The
residue, real and personal, ,o
the
passes to all the testator !
children decease of Mrs. Cooper,
in equal portions.
There are some small legacies to the distant relatives and
to the executors.
. George Darling, Esq., M.D.of Russell-
The will of7
Bloomsbury, was sworn under £35,000 personalty,
square, ...“
The executors and trustees to whom probate was granted
are,•-.
(}serge Lyall, Esq., M.P., the Rev. G. C. Pearson,
ALA., the Rev. W. Pearson, M.A.,andthe Rev. T. Darling,
g.A., the testator's son. Dr. Darling was of the medical
profession, and acquired considerable professional practice.
The will, although containing ma/ay bequests, is of very
moderate dimensions, and ratheripeculiar in its expressions.
The testator bequeaths to his son and his two daughters
certain specific bequests, to which he has alse left the prin-
cipal part of his property in certain proportions, appointing
them also his residuary legatees. There are likewise be-
quests to his nieces, cousins, and other relatives. The fol-
lowing charities are benefited to the extent of £lOO each in
the testator's will : the London Domestic Female Missions;
parochial schools of St. Giles and St. George, Bloomsbury ;
Society for the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Medical
Men; Scottish Hospital, London; Society for Promoting
the Gospel in Foreign Parts ; Society for Employing, Ad-
ditional Curates; London Diocesan Penitentiary; Metro-
politan Society for promoting Christian Knowledge ; and
to National Schools.--From the Illustrated London News,
Alipot W.

GOVERNMENT EMIGRATION.--Her Majesty's Emi-
gration Commissioners chartered on Thursday, the 14th
inst., the Coldstream, of 756 tons, belongingto Mr'
Teighe, of London, to sail from Plymouth for
Thos.
Sydney,
New South Wales, at £l4 ss. per statute adult, to
thbee ready
for the reception of passengers on such day as
com-
missioners may
apPoint between the Ist and the Sth of
October.

"F u N. "

EVERY WEEK•
ONE PENNY.

(1.---RYSTAL PALACE.-FORESTERS' FETE.
A-) TO -MO RROVir.
ARRANGEMENTS.

12.0 Orchestral Band on the Great Orchestra.
1.0 Grand Procession in the Grounds.
1.30 Great Organ Performance.
3.0 Blondin over the Fountains.
4.0 Great Fountains, Cascades, &c.
5.0 Orchestral Band on Great Orchestra.

6.30 Great Organ Performance.
ilitary, Volunteer, and other Bands on the Grounds
—Out-dor Gam—Athletic Sports and pastimes
ohQry_C o
ricket— es
Boatingand General Amusements
during the day.
Open for Admission from Eight in the morning till dark.
ONE SHILLING.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—FORRESTERS'
GREAT DAY, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), 19th inst.
The annual fete of the Foresters from all parts of the
United Kingdom is the GREAT DAY AT THE
CRYSTAL PALACE.
Blondin will walk the HIGH ROPE over the Terrace
Fountains, introducing several astonishing and novel feats,
concluding by WHEELING a: FyItItSTER in FULL
COSTUME of the ORDER in his Niagara Barrow over
the rope.
The Great Fountains, Casc.ades, Waterfalls, and Entire
Series of Wateworks will be displayed during the afternoon.
Military and other bands will perform at intervals in the
Palace and grounds. Athletic sports and outdoor games—
Dancing on the lawn--Archery competition—Grand pro-
meiotic. &c., &0., during the day.
The Palace will be lighted up in the evening so as to
enable visitors to retire gradually.
Additional entrances and exits will be provided, and fre-
quent special trains will run from London-bridge, Victoria,
and intermediate stations.
Open for admission at Eight in the morning till dark.
Admission, as usual, ONE SHILLING; children, Six-
pence.

*** For full particulars of amusements see first page.
ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN,
Will Open on Monday, August 25, with Benedict's opera of
TIIE LILY OF KILLA_RRNEY.
THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This Evening, A KISS IN THE DARK. After which,
the first part of the Arab Entertainment at half-past 7. To
be followed by THE COLLEEN BAWN. To conclude with
THE ARABS OF THE DESERT. A Troupe of the Beni-
Zoug-Zoug.

Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
This Evening, FIS H OUT OF WATER. Atter which,
OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. With CELOS Y'CALIA.
And THE CHRISTE N ING.
Commence at 7.

NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Shia Evening, THAT BLESSED BABY. Wi
And
th MEDEA.
Followed by THE PRETTY HORSEBREAKER.
THE SHILLING DACoY.
mmence at?.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
This Evening, THE RENDEZVOUS. After which, at a
quarter to 8, RING HENRY VIII. With THE TWO
DOLTS.

Commence at 7.