The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-21 00:00:00

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LICENSED VICTUALLERS'
ASYLUM.

The nineteeth anniversary of the establishment of
this excellent and philanthropic institution was cele-
brated last evening by a dinner at White" Conduit
House. James Le Seeger, , presided, and was sup-
ported on his right by t iNI.P. - Upwards
of 350 sat down to dinner; the late room being almost
inadequate to hold those desirous of being-present with
anything like convenience. In fact, several persons
were compelled to dine in the lower apartments of the
house.

, Several of the most distinguished members of the
trade were present.
The dinner, and Non Nobis Donne having been dis-
posed of, . •

- The CHAIRMAN gave in succession " The Queen, and
long •may she reign over a happy,. prosperous, and free
people," " The Queen Dowager," " His Royal Ili;hness
Prince Albert," who yesterday presented fifty guineas
to the funds of the institntion; " The I'rinc2 of Wales,
and dm rest of thalloyal Family," and the " Army and
Navy," all of Ivhieh.,were enthusiastically responded to
by the numerous asseaubla,„.re. •
The CHAIRMAN then called on Mr. Junes, the scere-
tary to the institution,- to read the report for the past
year, which detailed at length the labours of - the
institution, and the benefits it had conferred bit those
for whom it was established.

The CHAIRMAN then rose to nropose tin• toast of the
evening. ln doing-. so he stiio, hobelievtd, there never ..
was a mere satisfactory report preserved at any of tlie
former meetings of the institution t;,toi the one they has
just heard read. It ievinc.d the deeps interest taken, by
licensed victuallers on helislf of tai, i irge and not .
benevolent establishment.—(ll--eil, hear.) But, the ,iii-,
...
tereit. taken in the welfare of the oeietyi was not.con-
fined to licensed victuallers alone, hit extended to Oa:
highest' personages in the country-.-"(Hear;bear):-:anii
the interest taken in it, by other pales not conne.-ted
with the trade allowed how beneficial it was considered.
(Cheers.) On a late visit to the asylum with-the
Lord Mayor, both ,himself and his Lordship were par-
ticularly struck with the -excellent manner in which the
whole establishment was conducted, and also with 'the
sympathy that appeared to be felt for the inmates by the
excellent management of the committee ; and it was most
tgliroastiefyfii,nrgthteoceovmefroyr:snewphr,ceisietnut,,;oynetnliieo3r,xedvasion to which
ibuhneittrrfeuoimre referred, to
itatoli
d. hear the blessings poured on the heads of
—(Heat, 1 •
, hear)—because thtehyr.okungelvvi their
_ymthpaatthy they would be compelled
place of despair, which none
to seek the workhouse.
:Tee inn,aysited thtolphpoy
ace for themseotl:3l-eeesdc.itrcheumhsatpapnieneesssaannuddecaom.to-..
Could enter without abhorretice.
had not not yet seen the asylum to visit it, in order vith' at
they :night
ftooritns.fworhmichthethrne itil.illatlotense eouti
by the Lord Mayor had reference to the Charitable
Trusts' Bill. and his.Lorship expresSed himself la i tit great.
feeling on the subject, and that he would oppose it to
the utmost of his ability ; but he (the Chairman) was
gratified to state that without the exertions of the cam-
mittee of the institution that end had been obtained by the
rejection of the Bill by the House of Lurds—(Cheers)—
and that there was no fear of the introduction of a simi-
lar measure into the Legislature, for some time to come
at least. And they ought not simply to look to the contri-
butions which they gave to the society, and to the ad-
vantages which they thus conferred upon those who had
the misfortune to be stricken with poverty ; but they
must look .further, and they would find, that whilst
they contributed to the institution, they set a
noble example .to those in other parts of the
kingdom to follow their example. He had also the
pleasure, a few days ago, to be in the company of Mr.
Thomas Phillipps, the late Mayor of Birmingham, who
stated, that he was so delighted at the way the establish-
ment was conducted, that when he presided over the,Pro-
, it
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evincing his desire to accomplish this object, he headed
a subscription list by putting down 501—(Cheers.) And
he added that it was quite delightful to see the way in
which parties came forward to contribute their ten and
fifty guineas to accomplish so great an object, and he
had now obtained sufficient to erect a number of alma-
houses for decayed licensed victuallers in the town of
Birmingham.—(Cries of " Hear, hear.") And he had
also got a similar fund in order to relieve
the distressed members of the trade until those
almshouses could be constructed,-(Hear, hear.) That
he (the Chairman) hoped that they would carry on their
exertions to the utmost extent, and that their meetings
would form a stimulus to their labours for the future.
He would not, however, detain them longer on such an
auspicious occasion, except to thank those - who
had given donations to the institution. There
were many persons, at that moment, in the
last stage of poverty, who had lived in better circum-
stances, and as there was no tradesman who might not,
at some period of his life, be reduced from affluence to
poverty, he was sure their sympathies would be enlisted .
in behalf of such an it stitution, and that they would -
contribute to a fund which had for its object the support
of the decayed members of the trade in their declining
3 ears.—(Cheers.) He concluded by proposing " Pros-
perity to the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum. '—(Cheers.)
The toast was received and drank with great applause.
Captain PEcnta.L, M.P., said they were no doubt well
aware how advantageous meetings of that description
were, where conviviality was part and parcel of the pro-
ceedings. He thought It would be admitted on all
hands, that the proceedings had been conducted
by the Chairman in a manner which had led to the
fast results. It could .not fail to he otherwise than a
source of pride and satisfaction to him to preside over
such an assembly. Beloved and respected by a large
and numerous acquaintance, he could net convey:tokhim-
self is more amiable distinction than to possess the re.
hard of so many of his fellow-creatures. But he would
not be guilty of such bad taste as to interpose one
moment between them and the object of their/meeting,
which he considered was entitltal to the utmost appro-
bation.— (Cheers.) He, therefore, had only to pro-
pose that they ' should drink the health of James Le
&eager, Esq,
The toast was drank, with three times three, and
with great applause.
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks. He felt
himself quite inadequate to expresss his thanks in
suitable terms. He assured them that he never
was more delighted or proud than he felt at
that moment, because he saw around him so many
friends who entertained for him the kindest feel-
ings. He hoped he should not express himself with too
much enthusiasm, when he said, that he had been con-
nected in business with many of those around him for
the last thirty years. He also felt deeply honoured
by the expressions of those with whom he was not in im •
mediate acquaintance. He had only one circumstance to
regret
in behalf of the institution—that the Committee
should have pitched on so feeble an advocate as himself.
—(Cries of " No, no.") He felt his inadequacy to
discharge the duties of the chair to their satisfaction ;
but at the same time he considered that it was only
right to be in their call whenever they considered.
that - he - could be of any benefit to the institu-
tion.—(Cheers, and Hear, hear.) Ile felt himself bound
at all times to express his gratitude, not only in words,
but by every, means in his power.—(Hear, hear.) He
hoped, however, that in what he had done they would take
the will for the deed. After again thanking them cor-
dially, the Hon. - Gentleman resumed his seat, after
drinking the health of all present.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of Captain
Pechell, M.P. He was sure the toast would be accept-
able to all of them. He had not only aided them by histo
presence, but by a donation. He was an able adar
whoca
glish
hofadthde-e
•Ijobeterdt.rhoimf to destroy
in thetl ucountry.—
system of poor-liav which existed
theself people,more and there was nonm_En
(Hear, hear.) And
when his
in the Legislature,
he
was alwaysnd the benefit of his
a
further the work of benevolence
country. He concluded by proposings.)
Captain PECHELL, M.P.,- brieflye returned thanks for
the the health of the
servicesread were not required
y to aid them to
•
Gallant Captain.—(Loud cheers.)
honour they had conferred upon him. It happened
that, among his public duties, when he first entered the
House of Commons, he undertook the cause of the
licensed victuallers.—(Cheers.) He took up their cause
because he thought that they were seine of ,the most in-
telligent and most respectable portion of her Majesty'a
subjects, -and because they were undoubtedly one of the
most oppressed classes of society—(Hear, hear)—for
whenever the Government of the day, of whatever shade .
of politics, found the imposition of a new tax necessary, '
they invariably fixed upon licensed victuallers. They
also considered the tax they were imposing like physic,
but as long as they could get powers to inflict the dose,
they did not care how they got it down.—(Hear, and
laughter.) It was, no doubt, from the measures which
he undertook to get rid of a great many disabilities and
impositions that were practised upon them, that he
believed his name had attracted their attention, and
it was gratifying that at the end of fourteen years he
had the honour to appear before them, and to find that
they - sanctioned all he had done.—(Cheers.) These
were the rewards which public servants had to look to—
no other did he expect, and it would be a stimulus to him
to continue in the same cow se.—(Hear, hear.) He was
glad that they relieved the decayed members of their
trade from the necessity of entering the union work-.
house, and that they administered to their relief in a
truly British manner.—(Hear, bear.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave "Mr. Lacon (of Yarmouth),
and the wine and spirit merchants who had attended the
anniversary."
his
Mr. LAcoN briefly 'returned thanks. Men of
t_
eir
occupation felt .extreme pleasure in contributing h
quota to the support of their old friends who sunk into
difficulties.
The CHAIRMAN then gave
the Morning Advertiser, and the
.Press," in a neat speech,
the talents of
linguini on
in which he passed a
highel' addi.. 1 d p ave in conduct-
ing" John Scott, Esq., editor of
Mr. Scott, and the ability he. i.
the ea .
with its management. .
111 -Him/ Advertiser since he shad' been entrusted.
Mr. SCOTT briefly returned thanks in his own 'oehalf
and of the press, and assured them that whilst tkAit news-
paper was under his direction, it would suppvrt the liber-
ties of the people,
The following toasts were among those given, and in
succession, and were as warmly responded to as their
predecessors:—" The G overnor—blr. Kemp ;" 4. The
Chairman of the Committees;" " The Manager of the
Protection Society" (replied to by Mr. ER) ; " Mr.
Larhy, and the past Chairman of the Institution;"
"lita Jones, the Secretary," &c. ; and the assemblage
separated.
The subscriptions altogether amounted to 2,5061. 6s.
Amongst those 'subscribing were the name_s_do, ,
Ithotit.
Chairman, 52/. los. ; George Esq.,By.nglessrs.m
Goldsmith, .
Ws, ; the Lord Mayor, 101. Ins., rd
las - Esq., Yarmouth, 26 . . ,
Esq., 3/s rs. ; .1. E. Layton, jug., 101. los.; and
Captain Pechell, 5/. ss.
; Mr. Rouse,
10/. los, ; Mrs. Goldsmith, 51. ss. ; Charles Pearson,,_
John Scott, Esq., ss. ss,

ASTLAT'tii ROYAL AIKIMITHZATItZ.
Unifier the especial patronage Proprietor,3?lll,;TW. Lattr„:„...,wm
tisctr Royal Highnesses PrinkeModesty, and
the Prhicess Alice. Glorious triumph ofe Princepresefent attrileti—ve
novelties. First Week of the celebrated the
Bridges, and the highly popular artiste, Mons?Zeesoturial, Mr. Seum
THIS EVENING ar
mill be perfbrMed the Grand Asiatic Drama of THE ARAB
AIM HIS DESERT STEED; or, the Pearl of the Euphrates.
With ma,gnith:ent effects, and introducing the double stud, &c.
The SCENES of the CIRCLE will be of the most varied and
piing &ascription, introducing the whole of the equestrian troupe.
The Entertainments will terminate with a laughable AFTER-
.2IECU.
ilox.oniee open from eleven till five O'clock.—Doolll open at six
ant commenee at sevezclock.

NEW STRAND THEATRE.
NO PERFORMANCE THIS EVENING.
The last GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE will take place
THIS DAY. To commence at Two o'clock..
M. Pint-LIPPE will repeat his display of Scientific Skill and
Modern Magic.
M. Pa, anxious to procure for his friends and supporters in
general en entertaining and ',ratifying diversion, has the honour to
announce that he has engaged, at great expense, Signor CORVI,
from Milan, with his moat extraordinary Monkeys and Dogs, who
have obtainen Pari and other large cities unbounded success, and
which cannotd i
ttil tos create the most interesting amusement ever
witnesse I.
While these novelties are exhibited in the STRAND THEATRE,
Philippell will give his Magical Performances in the STANDARD
111EARE, where they will commence on MONDAY, June 1.
Doors open at a Quarter past Aeven ; to commence at a Quarter
beibre Eight o'clock.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty.
ROYAL lIRREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
BTERY MONDAY, TUE
USDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND
THRSDAY.
-,VIEW of NfAPLES. ERUPTION of VESUVIUS, DESTRUC
COI,: of HERCULANEUM and POMPEII, in the year 79. This
macan:ent spectacle is revived in an unprecedented scale of
grandam-, the picture being more than twice the size of the former,
and represects, as accurately as can possibly be done, the Great
Eruption of y,..,uVtus in the year 79, when the Destruction of Her-
enian.nun and Y,ompeit took place : produced under the direction
el Mr. Damson.
A richly ornamemsd GOTHIC BRIDGE of STATUES hag been
construted, which wit; be brilliantly Illuminated at Night.
The PROMENADE CVNCERTS are again confided to Mr. God-
The Band is most complete in all departments, and includes
saany eminent native and foreign musicians.
The PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS, by Mr. Southby, are on the
complete and effective scale.
rrecedlng the Volcanic Display a novel exhibition will be intro-
duced,repreeenting the Descent of Plicehbirukessienr.thageo4Cha,arseiovteenfttyll
feeeStunin.
Mona. Yarinelli will descend from a C
height; to the surface of the lake, where a Naiad's Car will rise to
ire bfm, and bear him to his chrystal home.
An Illuminated Marine Cave, aid the Glass Coruiervatery, splen-
didly znamentod with festoons of lamps, enabling the visitors
to
view the matehless collection of Carnivore by gas-light.
Tins DAY, May 21, the Royal South London Floricultural 50.4116eY
.4116eY will hold their GRAND SPRING FLOWER SHOW. In ad-
wiltiee to which the whole of the gnprocedented attractions of the
fordens will take plaint.
Yfzzaing of the Carnivore at five ; the Pelicans, &c., at half-past
'neat at siz ; an* he Sruption at dusk. Adinblidon, le.