The Sun.
London, England, 1840-06-23 00:00:00

EVENING EDIT] ON.

THE NEWSPAPER PRESS BENE•-

VOLENT ASSOCIATION.

The following is x more detailed report of the proceedings of this
interesting society than we had room for yesterday.
The third Anniv.erarry dinner of the Newspaper Press Benevo-
leut Association was held on Saturday, at the London Tavern,
Bishopsglte-,tree;, The most Noble the Margnis of Normanby in

Ilbe Chair.
The Noble Marquis was supported by the following distinguished
plaits and munificent patrons of the Society :—Lord Nugent, A.
I- Shell, Esq., )1.P., Charles Handley, Iqq., M.P., M. D. Hill,
Beg., Q. T. M. Gibson, Esq , Sir J. S. Lillie, Sir J. M. Doyle,
the Hon. T. Denman, P. W. Banks, Esq., John Anderson, Esq.,
(the founder,) B. Bond Cabbeil, Esq., Dr. Sheridan, Henry Col-
born, Esq., D. W. Wire, Esq , Lieut.-Colonel Yorke, .1. Tyas,
Esq., T. Thornton, Esq., H. Lancaster (Governor of the Incorpo.
rated Society of Licensed Victuallers,) J. F. Blake, Esq., &c.
In the course of the evening, Mr. Knox, the Honorary Secre.
Lary, read a great number of letters received from noblemen and
gentlemen expressive of their regret at being prevented by previous
bogacements and other causes Irons attending the dinner, and in-
closing eontributious of various amounts:—The Duke of Nor.

thunsberland much regretted that the ,tato of his health would nut
allow him to attend. The Duke of Buckingham and Chandcs was
extremely sorry teat a previous engagement prevented his attend-
ance. The Earl of Liverpool forwarded his donation with a

expression of regret. Lord Strangford's contribu-
tion was accompanied with his Lordship's best wishes fur

the permanence and prosperity of the Association. The
Bishop of Exeter expressed himself in equally kind

terms. The Bishop of Durham was obliged to attend a public
fun) er at Southampton, at the express desire of the Duke of
Sussex. Lard Lyndhurst's state of health would not allow him to

be present. And letters with liberal subscriptions, were also re-

celved trona Mr Frederick Pollock, Sir NI. A. Shee, Sir H. Halford
Sir Robert Inglis, Sir Jahn Campbell (Attorney-General), Sir W
Follett, Sir Llesketh Fleetwood, Sir John Dodson, Mr. Justice

"EYskine, T. N. Talfourd, Esq., M.P., ,Nolverley Attwaod, Esq.,
M.P.. W. Smith O'Brien, Esq., M.P., Henry Keinble, E:sq„ M.P.,
EL G. ward, Esq., M.P., John Easthope, iiisq., M.P., More

O'Farall, Esq., M.l'., Alderman Harmer, Alderman Thomas
Jen.son, John Murray, Esq., Horace Twiss, Esq., &c. &c.
Tho general company consisted of upwards of two hundred anJ

Fji•irty parsons, including a great number of ladies, whose presence

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at the-t-Fsllive beard gay* a charm and grace to the entertainment,
rtoserby and attraction of which was felt and appreciated by the
Tab* etkairrnan and the guests by whom he was surrounded. The
ihtrnditt•wea of the ladies to the participation of the dinner, in-
rof retegatfng them to the gallery, is an innovation on Eng-
oastotas peculiar to this Association, and so completely
base the anti pations of those who adventured on the perilous
olvearrinent been realised, that we doubt not the precedent
fliia foulausly set will, ere long, be universally followed
so *mina public, occasions. Why should it not ? The
stakiliedlt prejudices must give way to the kindlier influences of our
couture, and casters itself cannot retain a permanent sway when it
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lr found to be antagonistic to the genial impul6es of the heart. We

feel, indeed, as if we were almost guilty of an offence in adopting

ahL apAoyetio strain while speaking of that fairer portion of God's

warll-wh; ter ever throw a glow of light and loveliness over and

around every scene where their presence is. We would fain re-

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detvti our past neglect, by at once securing to ourselves a newly.
aeldtel pleasure, anal doing to fair woman justice. We can.
not sneak too highly of the excellent catering for the grafi-
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tioaties of the palate by the proprietors of this establish-

went. There was a profusion of everything served up, both in
fuglish and Frigich styles, and the wines were of the most
choice and recherche description. But the great treat, without any
exesvtion, of the evening, was the musical entertainment—a fea-
ture almost peculiar to the anniversary festival of this Association.

This SocieCy 13 enabled, by the gratuitous services of the most
miient foreign and native artistes, promptly and spontaneously

proffered, to boast of an array of vocal talent at their annual mus.
terings surpassing all other periodical celebrations of the like de.
scription. This department was under the able and effective direcs.
*inn of Mr. T. Cooke, assisted by Mr. Kiallmark, who on sery
blunt natice handsowely tendered his services. The exertions of
these gentlemen were most zealously aided by the talents of Signora
Toil, Sig. Rnbini, Sig. F. Lablache, and Sig. Coletti, of the Italian
Opera, whose desire to promota the object of this Institution was
stkeerfUlly sessondisi by M. Laporte. rhe valuable assistance of the
teitowisig well known names gave additional zest to the evening's
entertainment :—Madame Dorus Gras, Mrs. Fiddes (late Miss H.
Corse), Miss M. B. Hawso,Miss Rainforth, Misses Williams;
mesi,73, Atkins, Chapman, Collyer, Harrison, Hawes, Hawkins,
Morgan, and two young Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal.
The cloth }axing been removed, " Benetlictus" was chaunted

as pace.
The NOBLE Cirs.fxYAN then rose and proposed the first toast,
which he prefaced thus :---The first toast which I have the honour
to propose is one which under ordinary circumstances could require
no preface, but I cannot entirCly forget the day on which we are
assembled—(Cheers)—and that it is the anniversary of an event
which must be a source of joy and gladness to all her Majesty's
subjects.--;Cheers.) And while you lift the glasses to your lips in
responding to this toast, I feel also sure that you will not forget—
without making any very lengthened retrospect—what pecu_
liar sause of thankfulness we have, that this day is indeed one of
unexampled rejoicing.—Enthusiastic cheers.) I propose to you
" Her Most Gsacious Majesty the Queen."
The toast was received ansi drunk with demonstrations of feeling
more earnest and intense than a sentiment of the most ardent

loyalty alone could prompt. It spoke the warm affection of the
heart towards her who, by many circumstances, has been peculiarly
endeared to her people.
" God save the Queen," first verse, Mrs. Fiddes ; second, Miss
N. B. Hawes; third, _Miss Rainforth ; and the following additional
verse by Mr. T. Cooke, which was originally written by Sheridan,
on the occasion of the providential escape of George the Third from
the assassin's fell design :

" From ev'ry latont foe—
From the assassin's blow—
God save the Queen
O'er her thine arm extend,
From ev'ry ill defend—
Our safeguard—Prince and friand,
God save the Queen:"

The CRAIIIMAN.—i will now propose to )ou the health of an

an illustrious Prince, wilich all those who desire the happiness of

and wish hoalth to their Sovereign cannot refuse to drink.—(Cheers.)
tits Royal Highness, during the short time he has been amongst
has won the good opinion of all, and has show► himself to be
well wertlay of the high lot which a well.placed affection has as.
signed to him.—(Cheers.) "The health of his Royal Highness
Place Albert,"

The toast was drunk most cordially.
Socrt,„---** Vive le Prince," Mr. T. Cooke, and chorus.
The CitAIRMAN.--I will now propose to you " The health of an
Illustrious Lady, who is always found ready to respond to the calls
of elrarity, and whe is universally esteemed and respected in this
ttm laid of her Majesty's adoption. !give you the health of" The
Doom Dowager."—:Cheers.)
Gong—" sty Mother bids me bind my Hair," Miss flainsforth.

The CMAIIIIIAN.—As far back as the recollection of any one here
Kenn, extends, the Royal Family of England have always been
foremost in their assistance upon occasions like this, either by their
awtual presence or by their ever ready contributions. We canned
target that among those now living there is present in this country
hie R. H. the Duke of Sussex, who has ever been the patron of lite-
rature and the friend to the diffusion of knowledge—(Cheers)—
and who, therefore, may well be expected to be round the Presi.
dent of an institution which is connected with the press. Neither
must we forget who it was that presided over this institution when
it first assembled around this festive board—(Cheers)—one who is
not interior to any in the long line of royalty, and who is ever ready
to give his kind and cordial assistance upon occasions like the pre_
seat. I will, therefore, give you what lam sure will be drunk
with pleasure, " His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Presi.
dent of the Association, and the rest of the Royal Family."
Glee—" Great Apollo, strike the Lyre," by the Misses 'Wit-
hams, and Messrs. Hawkins, Hawes, Atkins, and two young
gentleman.
The CnaramaN—l trust that national gratitude can endure fora
quarter of a century, and although it is now 25 years since we have
had occasion for the services of the army and navy, I am sure on
an occasion like this we shall not forget, among other things, the
connection which then existed between those two services and the
press, and that much of the interest that was afforded by the daily
journals of the country was owing to the splendid achievements of
the array and navy, which they were able to commemorate. Those
rernaiuieg with us, who took part in those glorious achievements,
will not forget bow much they on their side owe to the press, not
only in the ready record of their own heroic actions, but in the
speedy relief thereby conveyed to the anxiety of their attached
friends, and of these they left behind thetn.—(Cheers.)
" The Navy and Army" was then drunk with cheers.
Sir J. M. DovLE returned thanks. It was a curious fact (if he
might use the term) that this day was not only the anniversary of
the accession of their beloved and gracious Sovereign, but it was
also the anniversary of the glorious battle of Vittoria. It was a
very curious insistent that this day should be, as it wet e in antici-
pation, the accession day of the Great Captain of the age—the illus-
trious chief—the Duke of Vittoria, to the Peerage, and the ac-
cession-day of Victoria to the throne.—(Cheers.) He regretted
that there were net present to.day more members of the two
professions, He thought there was a little want of gratitude
on the part of both services in not giving their attendance; and
he hoped that on the next occasion they would do so. The press had
ever assisted them whenever they required its assistance, without
distinction of political feelings— (Cheers)—and they ought mutu.
ally to assist each other.—(Cheers.) It was a delightful sight to
behold men of all shades of political opinions assembled together
to promote one common object of benevolence. In any other
country men professing such difltrences of opinion could hardly
centers to be seated by each other. Nay, in some countries, the
Ulan next to him would perhaps rather cut his throat than co ope-
rate with him —(Laughter.) Put here they they were all met
together to promote the cause of chaaity, and he hoped the, would
muster still stronger on a future occasion.—(Cheers )
The SECIRETARY now stated that since the first announcement
of this festival he hail had the honour to receive upwards of 300
written communications from individuals the most distinguished by
high rank and station in this country ; all of whom expressed the
most anxious sympathy with the objects of the Association, and a
strong desire to promote its interests. We have already noticed
several of these communications.
The CIIAIRM4N.—I have often felt it a pleasing, though some-
times an unnecessary task, on these occasions, to direct the atten-
tion of the company to the more immediate object of their meeting
together. Upon this occasion I feel it peculiarly unneces-
sary to say much, for matey reasons. Among others that
• you have just had the good fortune to hear front the Secre-
Wy a list of eornmunieations which he has, within
the tau few days, receivedi all indicative of a feeling on the part of
persons of the highest distinction, and of every shade of political
leveed, of deep interest for the prosperity of this Institution. There
* another ci cumstance which makes it the less necessary for me
to treuttle you at any length ; I allude to the attention which was
digested to the objects of this Association by those who assisted
of its last anniversary. Upon that occasion those objects were de.
A*l,l, and the interests of the Institution enforced,
nforced from the stores
.ofixperience, and from the funds of el
nce.
authority of those who were present onolo thate by the weight and
efficiently assistedd day. Lord
Lord
dd
Brougham,Lyndhurst
• n presided, and was most
and what these two distinguished Pomona then stated having
swat bemn put in a more substantial and durable form than is
customary, it is unnecessary for tee now, with that fresh In your
recollection, to say much in furtherance of the objects of this As-
sociation. At the same time I should not do justice to my own
feelings, and to the interest I most sincerely feel for the welfare of
this Association, if I were to permit myself to propose without re.
anark the toast I am about to give.—(Cheers.) It has been my
fortune to pass a great part of my latter years out of this
Country, engaged in the service of my Sovereign ; I am, therefore,
not so mueh accustomed to meetings of this kind as men who have
at other times filled the seat I have now the honour to se-
copy. But upon those occasions which f have attended,
I have always felt it a peculiar satisfaction to dwell upon
any details connected with that branch of the profes-
sion In which the genius of its members may have been variously
exercised, the promotion of whose interests may have been the im.
'mediate object of the meeting. I have, upon this occasion, to call
your attention to those who exert their genius in a way which I
%conceive inferior to none who have a claim upon the charity of the
British public—to men who lead, perhaps, the ntost unostentatious
Mad private life, and whose writings, unlike many others of
their litscary brethren, are condemned to the ephemeral fame
of the actor. Though their talents may be exercised whilst
their streagth remains, yet, daring the whole of their
earner, to many instances, their names may net be known to
those who are delighted by their labours. For them to kindred
sympathies can be awakened, no ready response be given on the
p art of that portion of the public who have been benefited by
thOir geuius.--(Choers.) I really do not know, if I were called
up u to state at his moment what I thought was one of the
prow deet proofs of the wont of the civilization of this age, that
ooulhl afar* anything with more perfect confidence than that it
vivid be hund in the miraculous composition of one of the
daily journals of this metropolis. Is it possible to forget—
"—
only many respects the ill requited, but in all the fruits
of solo toil and labour, in many distant lands, amid
424,64 jOUlllells and danatr3, which are all combined