The Sun.
London, England, 1870-05-17 00:00:00

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.

The second reading of the Married Women's Propern
Bill is fixed for Wednesday, o n which day Mr. J. Brig°'
intends to move that the bill.be read a second time that daY
six months. Mr. Bentinck will move a similar resolution
win respect to the Corporation of London Bill, will t
will also be brought forward for second reading on th°
day. On Friday Mr. Beresford Hope-intends calling:
attention to the delay which has occurred in proceeding
with the building of the New National Gallerli
and will introduce a motion. Mr. Robert Fowler to
also make some observations with reference to the 11
disturbances at Red River, and Sir Roundel Palmer '0'1;
ask whether Her Majesty's Government are able to stateto the House what measures have been or will be taken ""
obtain from the Greek Government such satisfaction P.
the late unprecedented outrage upon English travellers ag
Her Majesty is entitled to claim according to the law °
nations, and to ensure the due protection for the future'
of the lives of the diplomatic servants, and other subjects
of the British Crown, within the kingdom of Greece.

HISTRIONIC CHARITY.
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The twenty-fifth anniversary festival held on behalf
of the Royal General Theatrical Fund was held
in St. James's Hall on Monday evening, the Prince of
Wales presiding. The company was numerous and dis-
tinguished.
His Royal Highness, in proposing the toast of the evellci
ing, said—When I look around me this evening, ,511,
see so numerous an assemblage before me, I feel 111-0
doubt that you all evince the great interest you ta,._
in this excellent charity. What charity could ''et
better than this ? When one thinks how much amusenaeP
and pleasure we all of us derive by going to the theatre!
does it ever occur to us that the actors and actresfe
have very hard lives to undergo? They may be sick or
but still they must appear. Perhaps one of you mayils,`,,-
to act a comical part, although ;perchance he may.ll9'7,
only recently lost one of his nearest and dearest relative:
After their natural talents have faded, and when they c"l,i,
no longer appear on the stage, would you wi'l.s3'
them to starve ? Certainly not, gentlemen; and it is
in order to prevent them starving that tl'3
most excellent charity was instituted, and what makes,,l.o
still more meritorious is that it was formed by lust
actors themselves. Now,. gentlemen; although mans
chairmen who have occupied this position on prel4°lls
occasions have brought under your notice the varl,°lo
facts connected with the institution, it may be J,',Die
as well that I should recapitulate some of them. -L. a
Prince then entered into an able review of the P 9::.
and present of the institution, and concluded by saying be
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With these few points connected with the history 01 is!
fund I bring this charity before you, and I have now
to express in a few words my earnest hope that you
make up the deficiency of £3OO, and that I shall not e 5/
on you in vain to support liberally this deserving fund. 0
beg to couple with this toast the name of one of our old°
and most eminent actors Mr. Buckstone. I have hie
the pleasure of knowing him from my childhood, and hi'
often heartily enjoyed his admirable representations. . e
Mr. BUCKSTONE, who was loudly cheered, said—Sll6,
the first dinner of the General Theatrical Fund in 18 re
now 24 years ago, we have been honoured by the present;
of many distinguished chairmen, selected from the reiit
of literature, art, and, I may say politics, But to-illbol
we may say with the chairmanship of the Prince 05
Wales, wehave " crowned the edifice." That o
Royal' Highness is a constant and warm supporter a Ate
drama is evident from his frequent visits with -`e.
Princess to all the London theatres, and his ready aPP
ciation of every worthy novelty; this taste for the dra!loo
mayin some measure be attributed to his early introduelhe
to dramatic art at Windsor Castle, where, on having "„ii
honour of appearing there by invitation of her Maj estY
the lamented Prince Consort, I have frequently seen his Otleet
Highness, with his brothers and sisters, seated at the 'he
of their father and mother, witnessing with delight toi
various representations.—Mr. Buckstone concluded bot
eloquent speech by informing the company ,t,„ •
her Majesty had again sent her handsome "c)ifa
tion of £lOO, and alluding to the Queen, remar'ofir
although unfortunately, she does not now visit, ~ds,
theatres, yet she does not forget us ; and so, my for le
ladies, and gentlemen, with such a truly Royal exau;liir,,
before you, I can only conclude by hoping that, actor o 0
to your generous feelings and your worldly means, Y
will come and do likewise.
The subscriptions amounted to upwards of £7OO,
eluding £lOO from her Majesty, £lOO from the 01
chairman. and £5O from the Nawab Nazim.

ADJOURNED INQUEST ON MRS. BOSS
Yesterday afternoon Dr. Diplock resumed. at w
Black Lion, Church-street Chelsea, the inquiry re,;,
tive to the murder of Mrs. Ann Bos2, at 15, Paulty"
square Chelzea. qvi
John Hunter, keeper of the square, said he
Boss as late as seven on Monday morning cleawv3-e
the steps. He afterwards called twice at the 11)1'1,y
to see if Master Edward had come and was tol('t' jig
both Mrs. Middleton and her daughter that sr'fig
thin, dark man had been there. He knew that 'tlio
not the nephew whom they were expecting froia

country. are,
Mr. Stainsby, who resides at 14, Paulton-sqll,te,
in one of Mr. Huelin's houses, volunteered a s'ilify
ment, but was stopped by the Coroner, tba 110
having stated that they could not real% e

evidence.
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The Coroner then summed up, carefully revie'v
the evidence.
The jury deliberated for half an hour, and a-derd
end of that time returned a verdict of wilful nol,pe
against Walter Miller for killing and slaying IV!
Boss, adding to their finding die following rider 'eso
" And the jury approve of the conduct of the Witilrae
Henry Piper, and consider him deserving of .°
reward from the county."

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The Right Hon. G. J. Gosehen yesterday rec°,l,ers
a deputation at the Poor-law Board, from the 13r-riisc,
Association, on the subject of the bill now before -r tt 0;
ment for the abolition of the supervision of the C°ll.
Aldermen over the brokers of the City of London-
THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACT.—A large gf
meeting was'held at Leeds last night, the Mayor pro°, tl°
at which a resolution was passed unanimously tio,"solY
Contagious Diseases Act are immoral, degrading, en" mit
ver,ive of the liberty of the subject, ineffectual for, ;0'
proposed object of lessening disease, and ought to :";:loP°
pealed. A counter-resolution found no seconder. 1"°""
in accordance with a resolution were adopted.