The Sun.
London, England, 1825-05-30 00:00:00

ROYAL WESTMINSTER EYE INFIRMARY.

:A Public Meetinff was held on Saturday at the
Thatched House Tavern, in aid of this Institution, his Grace
the Duke of WELLINGTON took the Chair. The Treasurer
stated that since the last Meeting on the 30th April, the sum of
4001. had been subscribed towards the Building Fund, which
witted to the sum of 2001. which he had received on the present
occasion, and what was in hand before,_ made 19001., and he
had no doubt but that in a short time the 4,0001. (the sum con-
sidered requisite for building a new Infirmary) would be com-
pleted.
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Mr. BYNa said he had made application to Lord Me'sille to
request the assistance and co-operation of the Admiralty in sup-
port of this Institution, but that he had not yet received an an-
swer. He had no doubt, however, of a favourable one being re-
turned shortly. •
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His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON propoied that.appli-
cation should be made to the rectors of those parishes (at the
west end of the metropolis) whosepoor have been principally
relieved, for their assistance.

Mr. BYNu also proposed that a vote of thanks should be
given to the Chancellor of the Exchequer for his having, in
the most handsome. manner,, granted a piece .of- ground for the
new Infirmary. , •
The Duke of WE T..r.moVfox said, that the Hon. East India
Company having .tendered their services, he would hiaiself
apply to the Directors in behalf of this charity, as he was con-
vinced that the greatest benefits would result- from their-c O-
n.
con-
nection with the establishment.

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-Lord BERESFOITD having proposed the thanks of the Meet-
invo the Noble Chairtnan,
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sine Duke of WELLINGTON, in reply, said; that he felt it
an lionour to belong to SO charitable an institution, and that he
would never relax in his efforts for the'sapport of it. His
Gracen retired amidst the applause of the company:'
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ROYAL ACM:it:IIY OF MUSIC

• The Annirers6ry Dinner of this Tristituiinn
'was held on Saturday at theArgyllßooms. His Royal High.
ness the Duke of YORK was to have honoured the Meeting by
presiding, but a few minutes before dinner it was.. an-
nnunced that the Royal Duke could not,. in . consequence
of sudden indisposition, .attend. It is unnecessary to add,
that this communication excited the, regret of. all present..
—The Chair was then taken by Lord CLattEwoolf, sup.
ported by Lord Vcrulam, Sir Gore Owsley, Sir J. Murray, and
many other Gentlemen of rank and distinction. After the per-
formance of Benedictus sit Deus, by the profesaional gentle.
mm, the Chairman gave—
The King, four times four—" God save the King."
The Royal Family, three times three—‘, Hail Star of Bruns-
wick."

The Duke of York, three times three. 1,
The Army and Navy.." Rule Britannia."
The Royal Academy of Music.
Sir J. MunnaY returned thanks. It was Only in his caps.
city of Chairman to the Academy he could think of intruding
upon them. Their task bad been, no doubt, laborious, but,
from the music which the company had Already heard, and
which they would hear in the course of the evening; he trusted
they would acknowledge their labour had not been bestowed in
vain ; but a few months sincernanyof the children were totally
ignorant of that art in which they were, at present no mean
proficients; and the thanks of the Meeting were not so mulch
dee to the Directors of the Society, as. to,the Professors, who
watched over- their -young pupils with care and a diligence
which he thus publicly ecknowledged.•• .He would, with the
permission of Lord Clarendon, call upon the Secretary to read
the subscriptions of the year, and hand round the book for the
purpose of receiving those of the company, in support of 'an
Institution -which may be considered at. once national and
honourable.

The,Stc nE TA RY read the-names of the subscribers; amongst
whom was his Majesty; for 1001., in addition to his former
subscription of 3001. This instance of Royal munificence
seemed to afford general satisfaction, and; Was hailed with loud
plaudits.. •

The Directortsof the. Academy.—Glee, " Thou art beauti.
fuL"

• Lord CLannitiolitaidOhat, having before drank the health
of Sir .7. Murray, as Chairman, he would now propose his
health in his individual capacity. It was to him, more thauto
any other individual, the Society. was indebted for its existence,
and for that prosperity which it enjoyed.. He had displayed
upon the occasion a niunificence, •a taste, and perseverance,
which reflected the highest credit upon him. He would,
therefore, propose his health, with three tiinet.tfiree.
J.Sir .41.911,P.417 tor tli4otiZetjoil4k.i.,
done hint. His share of- merit, with reggrd in kite Institution,
was but small ; it should be divided with mariy.:` 'Thanks were
eminently due to his Noble friend (Lord 4urghersh), with
whom the plan had originated. He had bestoWed much of his
time and Jabour upon bringing to maturity an Instifutioh, slich
would be productive of inealculable benefit long after the
children were no inure; and which, in the estimation of
foreigners, promised to ennal-the best Institations of a similar
description upon the Continent. He felt particular ,pleasure in
'being able to state, that tile intinificent confribiitikilttifthe pre,
sent company amounted to slikstL ttonglit it his
duty to add, that a great proportion was subscribed by the Mu-
sical Professors.
The Supporters of the AelideinY of -Music, three times three,.
The health of Lord Burghersh, three times three. •
During the course of the evening,_the pupils of the Academy,
composing theorchestra, under the direction of illr. Boscha,
performed many pieces of a difficult description, with a facility
-and which left no doubt upon the minds of the Meeting
of the zeal and assiduity with which their musical education
was superintended: The subscribers and supporters of the
Academy, must have-taken with them, from the scene, the firm
and pleasing conviction, that .their liberality was not bestowed
in vain, or their benevolent intentions frustrated by any want of
co-operation or effort on the part of those more immediately-
' connected with the advancement of-the objects for which -the,
Association was instituted. The fine and docile bays, in their
performances,. left it a matter of doubt with the gratified an-
dience which more to admire, the capacity of the pupils, or the
anxious care by Which that capacity was fostered and directed.
Mr. Nicholson perforated updn the flute, and Mr. Moscheles
upon the grand piano, in a style of excellence that obtained, as
it richly deserved, loud and general applause.. -
The great musical curiosity of the night
.was the celebrated .
Siguor Vaud. In his performance, accompanied upon the
harp and flute by Messrs: Boscha and Nicholson,-he exhibited
an extent of voice, a clearness, crstinctness, and sweetness of
note, which filled his hearers- with astonishinent. His effiut
was completely successful. it loud and unanimous encore fol-
lowed his performance, and, though the exertion wait evidently.
laborious, he complied at once,' and• again gratified his au-'
dience.

The boxes and orchestra were crowded with elegant fenales ;
among whom were the fair Pupils of this Institution, and who
may be expected hereafter to become ornaments of the musical
world.

After an evening of enjoyment, heightened by the reflottion
that social relaxation was the means of conferring substantial-
benefit upon others, the meeting broke up at eleven o'clock.

DaaL.—A meeting. took place at Abe back. of 1
the Dog Kennel, on Windsor Forest, on Saturday, between
two gentlemen of the names of P=7-1.- and •in coo-,
sequence of a 'dispute in the street at KghAm, on a bet which ;
was- the seventh horse for the 'Derby Races, and which
could not
.well be decided. The for Mer gentleman was
grazed in the cheek, the seconds interfered, and the affair ter:--
rninated.

Mr. ;forms, who has long been one of the chief
comic- favOurites of the public, bolds forth such
temptation oh his berieficas must ensure success.
The lively opera of Fontainbleau is to have the
support of Miss PATON and Miss TREE, for the
first time in their respective characters, beSides
his own humorous exertions. The farce of High
Life. Below Stairs, one of the best farces that the
British Stage has produced;is to follow O'Kearg's
(Netting Opera, and CHARLES I(EMBLE is to per-
form Looel. We feel. pleasure in taking this
opportunity of expressing. our good wishes for
Mr. JONES, an admirable actor, and who honours
his profession by the respectability of his private
chterecter.

Miss. CooKE, who performed, at Margate- last •
season with grunt crirepec,
at Bath in the parts of Delvidera awl Juliet. She
was much admired in both characters, and re-
calved a very commendatory notice in the Bath
and' Cheltenham Papers. Her person is pleasing,
her voice powerful, and she appeared to have cri
tically studied the characters which she assumes)
and performs them with due sensibility.