The Sun.
London, England, 1841-05-12 00:00:00

CALEDONIAN ASYLUM.

The twenty-second anniversary of this institution was
celebrated yesterday. at Freemasons' Tavern, The Chis-
holm, of Chisholm, in the chair, and supported on the
left by Sir Charles Napier, and on the right by Sir
Augustus D'Este. Among the company were Sir James
Clark, Bart., the Hon. C. Hope, Charles Barclay, Esq.,
P. M. Stewart, Esq., Capt. Charles Forbes, and the Rev.
Dr. Cooke.
On the entrance of the Chairman, accompanied by
Sir Charles Napier, the applause was most enthu-
siastic. Sir Charles Napier was dressed in his usual
way, with a white waistcoat, black cravat, and blue coat,
and -attracted universal attention, of which he seemed
not at all aware. It would be difficult to meet with a
man of such simplicity of manner, or so far removed
from anything like pomp or ceremony, as the hero of St.
Jean &Acre. He came among the company as a com-
mon visitor, and seemed surprised that he was received
with such enthusiastic applause.
After the usual loyal toasts had been given, the Chair-
man gave " The Army and Navy."
Sir A. D'EsTE returned thanks for the army.
Sir C.. NAPIER, in returning thanks for the navy, said
he believed he was the senior officer of the service pre-
sent. , He had been in the navy for for forty-one years.
He had served in all parts of the globe, and he had never
yet seen any navy to be compared to that of his own
country.. On the coast of Syria, the British navy had
distinguished itself not only by its bravery, but its scienti-
fic skill. On that occasion the army and navy acted in
unison, and he trusted they would always do so, and
thereby maintain the high character which this country
had so Justly obtained for the efficiency of the two great
bulwarks of the nation. • ,

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The CHAIRMAN thengave " The Duke of Sussex, the
President of the Caledonian Asylum," and paid a high
compliment to the Royal Family for the support which
they had, given to the. Institution. Three of the Royal
family had supported it—the Duke of York, the Duke
of Kent, and the Duke of Sussex. Two of these were
gone, but one remained, wet he would therefore propose
the health of the Duke of Sussex, the President of the
Caledonian Asylum.
The piper of his Royal Highness played the reel of
" Tullochgoriun," to which the whole assembly responded
by the loudest applause ; and while the shouts continued,
The ,Chisliolm, as a good Highlander, dressed in
the costume of his country, left the chair, and was fol-
lowed by Sir Charles Napier, and two Highland Chief-
tains dressed in the garb of Old Gaul, and danced in pre-
sence of the company, and to their great delight the
dance of " Tullochgornm." Smite Englishmen who were,
present seemed astonished at the exhibition, but the
Highlanders were delighted, and- said when they saw
" The Chisholm" and " The Napier," dancing together,
that Charley Napier could dance as well as fight.
The CHAIRMAN then gave success to the Caledonian
Asylum, when the boys, to the number of fifty or sixty,
marched round the room to the great delight of the
company ; they appeared in the best health, and attracted
great attention.
Previous to the reading of the Report the CHAIRMAN
stated that he had visited the establishment, and he was
never more gratified in his life than he was by the pro-
ficiency of the boys, and he therefore took that opportu-
nity of paying a just compliment to the Rev. Mr. Lees,
for the admirable manner in which he performed his
duty to the establishment.
The SECRETARY then read the list of the subscrip-
tions, for which we cannot find room, but we are happy
to state that it was most liberal, and that the amount
altogether was not less than 8001.
The dinner was excellent, and the attendance good.
The company broke up about twelve o'clock.