The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-11 00:00:00

CLASS V.

11,,ses in Pots, eollecti•als or twelve.—Gold Rinksian.
M,. J. 6lowe, gard ner to Ur. Baker; Paul and C.‘., of
Clieshunt ; silver Gilt, Lane and Co., or Great Be/ It-
hampstead; Mr. J. Dobson, of Isleworth.
Roses in Pots, single specimens.—Silver Knigktian,
Mr. J. Stowe.
Cape Heaths, in collections of twenty.—Gold Knight-
ian, Mr. Hunt, gardener to Miss Trail; Gold Banksian,
Mr. Robertson, gardener to Mrs Lawrence; Slyer Gilt,
Mr. Taylor, gardener to Mr. Coster; Gold Knighiun,
Messrs. Fairbairn; Gold Banksian, Messrs. Rolleson.
Cape Heaths, in collections 01 twelve varieties.--Gold
Rinksian, Mr. May, gardener to Mr. E. Goodheart;
Silver Gilt, Mr. Green, gardener to Sir E. Antrobus;
Large Silver, Mr. Plumly, gardener to Mr. Dimsdale;
Mr. Ayres, gardener to Mr. Cooke, Blackheath; Gold
Banksian, Mr. Frazer, of Lee-bridge-road; Silver Gilt,
Messrs. Veitch and Co., Exeter; Large Silver, Mr. Epps,
Maidstone; Mr. Ramplin.
Cape Heaths, collections of six varieties.—Silver Gilt,
Mr. Malyon, gardener to T. Brandrum, Esq. ; Large
Silver. Mr. E. Jack, gardener to G. Loraine, Esq. ;
Silver Knigktian, Mr. Barnes, gardener to S. Norman,
Esq. ; Mr. Bruce gardener to Boyd Miller, Esq. ; Mr.
Clarke, gardener; o W. Block, Esq. ; Silver Gilt, Mr.
Dawson, Brixton-hill. _ _

Cape Heaths, single specimens.—Lrirge Silver, Mr.
G. Pluinlay ; Silver Banksian, Mr. R. May ; Large
Silver, Messrs. Fairbairn ; Silver KnightianMr. A.
Batson, Poole ; Silver Banksian, Mr. Frazer.

New, or Ex►re-mEly Rare Ornamental Plants.—Large
Silver, Mr. J. Clow ; Silver Kny,bliaii, Messes. Vest►n,
3r. Robertson, Mr. Dodds, Mr. Cameron.

ARTIS I S' BENEVOLENT FUND.
The anniversary dinner of the Arti-ts' Benevolent Fund
was celebrated on Saturday at the Freemasons"favern.
Viscount Morpeth took the chair at about halt-past six, sup
ported by Sir W. Ross, R.A., Messrs. R. R. Itemagle, ILA.,
T. Uwins, R.A., D. Roberts, R.A., A. Cooper, R.A., B. B.
Cabbell, Ice. The number of visitors was not so great as on
many former occasions, barely amounting to a hundred. The
fineness of the weather, and the at tractions of the horticul
tural fete at Chiswick, were probably the cause of the absence
of many of the p..trons of art.
After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal toasts we e
given, and received in the usual way, with the exception of
one, into which the Noble Chairman threw a little spice of
fun, which was highly relished by his hearers. In prop sing
the health of " Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the
rest of the Royal Family," his Lordship dryly added, " a
toast. gentlemen," which I am happy to say is becoming
every year more comprehensive." A burst of laughter
seemed to say " Amen—the more the merrier."

In proposing the toast of the eveniter9 namely, " Success
to the Artists'_ Benevolent Funt!," the ISPoble Chairman made
stone ehluent on-ervations upon the imp vaet uhf
ficiat influence of a taste fori'art as -ail elenteet iii 14)&411'01.61
culture of the word. He paid a just tribute to the s.le-
cessful labours of the .Art-Union in disseminating copies of
works ot art amongst classes who had heretofore been ex-
cluded from the enjoyment of such things. During his stay
in America one of the must gratifying incidents which oc-
curred to him was discovering some engravings after British
paintings upon the walls of some humble cabins iu a teumote
tdetrict, :old he hoped the time would come when every cot-
tage in England would be similarly adorned —(Hear, hear.)
Owing much to ai t, it was but an act of justice and grad
rude, when niisfortune fell u;.or: its profesam., or the has
of death snitched them from then falulliee, that those who
work, it and profited in the same held should step for 'aro
with timely succour. To this artists, and the admit er of art,
weie equally bounden; and it was in this spirit that the in -
stitiitiou whose anniversary they were now celebrating we,
founded. He regretted to state, however, that while art had
been making rapid advances in this country, and the taste
for art had develope l itself in extended spheres, the funds of
this institution had net been adequately kept up, but were,
on the contrary, in that position, that unless additional sup
plies were given in with a bounteous hand, the claimants
who received annuities from the institution would be obliged
to submit to a curtailment of a quarter of their present al-
lowances. These allowances were 201. a year to widows,
and 5/. a year to the orphans of artists; and when it was
known that in many cases these pittances were the only cer-
tain resources upon which the respective parties had to de-
pend; he put it to the liberal-minded and humane whether
some exertions should not be made to avert the necessity
for taking anything away from incomes already so inade-
quate to the demands of life? The Noble Chairman's address
was listended to with deep attention, and loudly applauded
at the close.
The subscriptions were then announced, which amounted
to 369/. Amongst the subscribers were her4ajestyloo
guineas; the Queen Dowager, 10 guineas; Sir John
Swin-
burne, the president
by indisposition from being present, his, 34th donation), ;
(who. we regret to hear, waspreyelnst7:
Viscount Morpeth, 20/. • the Duke of Sutherland, 10 guineas;
13. 13. Cabbell, ,10 guineas; Peter Legh, Esq., 10
guineas. The other toasts interesting to art were—
The Royal Academy;" to which Mr. COOPER, R.A., re-
gmpiodr dt etott,
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on this occasion. He was, however, soon prevailed upon to sit
down; and the business of the evening proceeded.)
"The British Institution."
Mr B. B. CABBELL returned thanks.
"The Art-Union ot London."
Mr. GODWIN, the secretary, returned thanks, and took oc-
casin earnestly to draw the attention
of his hearers to the
posilion of this institution, and to the loss and discourage-
ment which would ensue to artists u hose works h. had been
the means ot encouraging, if the Legislature should refuse to
legalise its proceedings. Of its utility in the actual encou-
ragement of art as a school he could mention one instance.
Some time back a gentleman, two of whose works were
selected, and purchased by prizeholders in the Art-Union,
came to him (Mr. Godwin), and, after mentioning his name,
told hiM that he had since sent in a cartoon to the exhibi-
tion at Westminster Hall, which, but for the money which
he received from the Art-Union, he wonal not have been able
to have done. This work tiiti not rece,ve a prizo, but is w.,,
seen.by some gentlemen interested iii founding the School of
Design at Glasgow: they gave this gentleman the appoint-
ment, and he was now pursuing his useful vocation in that
city.—(Hear, hear.)
The x%hole of the arrangements of the stewards afforded
complete satisfaction. The dinner and wines were excellent ;
and Messrs. Broadhurst, Halton, and the Mi,ses Pyne snug
very pleasingly between the toasts. Mr. Higgins
as *oa-t-master.

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members i)t the prof,s,:ion have athpicd; with cuitipiete

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cess in their practice, " Ana,pasia," the new mode of treating
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &e. introduced already so
successfully at the Strand Dispensary, fur the cure of diseases
of the Heart and Lungs, by Dr. Cronin, of Leicester-place,
Leicester-square.---" We are gratified in being able to an-
nounce
this important and extraordinary innovation in the
treatment of this plague spot of our variable clime,' having.
been ourselves one of the first to call" the attention of the
public, and of the medical profession, to Dr. Cronin's new
mode of practice, having felt convinced that 'Anaspasia'
would be found a most valuable auxiliary to the more speedy
cure of pulmonary affect ions."— Globe.
EASTERN LINIoN RAILWAY.—We understand that Mr.
Martin, who was for some time Deputy-Superintendent of the
Bristol Station of the Great Western Railway, has been ap-
pointed superintendent of the Eastern Union Railway, now
on the eve of opening. We believe few appointments of the
kind have been more indicions.—Rainvay Record.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.—This Society for the pp.
Almon of Useful Knowledge have presented to the library of this
college a copy of all the works which they have published from the
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