The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-14 00:00:00

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL.

Yesterday the twentieth anniversary of this most
charitable institution was celebrated by a public dinner
at the London Tavern; the Earl of Harrowby in the
chair. Upwards of 200 gentlemen joined in the festivi-
ties of the evening, which were conducted on a scale of
great magnificence. After the usual loyal toasts,
The Noble CHAIRMAN said he now rose to propose
" Prosperity to the Royal Free Hospital." It was true
that they had their ragged schools for the destitute in
education, and the Royal Free Hospital had been very
fitly designated the ragged hospital for the sick and
diseased.—(Cheers.) Yes, many who would not offer
themselves at the portals of their ancient hospitals were
not ashamed to come forward in their squalidness and
misery and offer themselves to the inspection and kind
reception of the authoriries at the London Free Hos-
pital.—(Cheers.) London, however, had not only the
fluctuations of a great metropolis, but also of a great
-sea-port • and therefore institutions of this kind were ,
es-
sentially necessary.—(Hear.) Never was there a time
even when the people of this metropolis suffered more
thhn at present from deadness of trade and the influx of
ragged, helptess creatures; and for the unfortunate he
could also say, that never was there a time when misery
and distress were borne with so much patience as at pre-
sent.—(Hear, hear.) Yes, in north and south, instead
of showing itself in a rebellious or improper spirit, the
most lamentable distress had been borne with the greatest
fortitude, and therefore it became all those whom he
addressed to show that they were willing to yield to
patient distress what they could not reconcile with their
Bence of independence to yield to impatient or menacing
importunity.—(Loud cheers.) The Noble Lord then
proceeded to read the statistics of the hospital for the
past year, showing that 22,000 persons had been
Since re-
lieved, whilst many of the incumbrances of the institu-
tion
had beenfr from
upwards of 5
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little debt
moreh
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reduced
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confidentlynet
three
expected,
would be
liquidated months.—(Cheers.)
He hoped, therefore, notwithstanding the pressure on
every class of the community, more especially the mer.
cantile class, they would show their approval of the
operations of the society by subscribing liberally to-
wards its funds.—(Cheers.) " Prosperity to the Royal
Free Hospital."
The following were amongst the subscribers :—Lord
Skelmersdale, 5/ ; Lord Southampton, 10 guineas; Lord
Ashburton, 10/.; Lord Ellesmere, 10/.; James Harmer,
Esq., 10 guineas; Lionel Lloydd, Esq. (sixth donation),
101.; Rev. R. Moore, 101.; John Curteis, Esq (sixth do-
nation), 10 guineas; Braithwaite, Esq., 5 guineas; J.
0. Harris, Esq. (by his brother-in-law Mr. Mastertuan,
the banker and treasurer), 50/.--(Loud cheers);
Dent, Esq., 101.; Alderman Sidney, 5/.; Lord Robert
Grosvenor, 101.; John Walter, Esq., 5/.; the Earl of liar-
rowby, :201.; Richard Percival, Esq., 10 guineas; J.
Tucker, Esq., 10 guineas; Rev.C. Champners, 5 guineas;
J. J. Walker, 211.; Miss Slater, 101.; Mrs. Bull, 5
guineas; Rev. Dr. Rice (ninth subscription), 5 guineas;
William Holt, Esq., 10 guineas; John Baker, Esq. (third
donation), 30/.—(Cheers.)
Several complimentary toasts followed, after which
the company broke up.

REMOVVALI NOFDTSROooIstra..--TThelU2dlD
imAenYt
1
which arrived here on Friday to do duty during the
61Reg of Foot,
absence of the Coldstream Guards in London, left yes-
terday evening for Chertsey, en route to Winchester,
under the command of Colonel Reede. The order for
their removal arrived so unexpectedly, that within an
hour of its being received by the commanding officer, the
regiment was on its march. The mess, which had been
prepared for the officers at the White Hart Hotel, was
consequently obliged to be abandoned. The 2d batta-
lion of the Coldstream Guards, commanded by Colonel
Upton, returned to the Infantry Barracks yesterday
evening from the metropolis. The four squadrons of the
Royal Horse Guards (Blue), under the command of Col.
Bouverie. also arrived from London last evening, and
took up their quarters at the Cavalry Barracks, relieving
the Royal Bucks Yeomanry, who had been quartered
there since Friday last. The two troops of yeomanry,
commanded by Major Lucas, marched last evening for
Amersham. The three troops of Bucks Yeomanry,
which have been stationed at Hounslow Barracks, under
the command of the Duke of Buckingham (accompanied
by the Marquis of Chandos), are expected to be re-
lieved this morning by the 12th Lancers. During the
stay of the 62d at Windsor, the whole of the men were
permitted to inspect the State apartments at the Castle,
and also the Round Tower.

ARRIVAL OP THE DUCHESS OF KENT.— The Duchess
of Kent took her departure from Clarence House, St.
James's, yesterday, between twelve and one o'clock, and
proceeded to Claremont to pay a ♦isit to the Count and
Countess de Neuilly, with whom her Royal Highness
stayed luncheon. The Duchess, attended by Lady Auguata
Bruce and the Baroness de Speth, reached Frogmoro
yesterday evening. Colonel Sir George Couper arrived
at Frogmore this morning from London.

SALE OF RENTERS' SHARES IN THE ROYAL ITA-
LIAE OPERA AND DRURY-LANE THEATRE.—yesterday
Mr. Robins disposed of, by auction, at the Auction Marc
a renter's share, secured upon the Royal Italian Opera
at Covent-garden. It originally cost 5001, and the in-
come had been reduced from 251. to 12/. 10s. a year,
which was its present value. The holder of the share
was entitled to a free admission, transferable, each
season. The rent charge was held for an unexpired
term of about 47 years. It was sold for 170 guineas.
A renter's share in Drury-lane Theatre was next put up.
This originally entitled the owner to 2s. 6d. per night of
performance, but it was now reduced to .16.3 d. per night.
It was now paying an annual dividend, with a free ad-
mission, admitting upon all occasions, and transferable
and saleable annually. The share was held for 47 years.
This was bought for 54 guineas. A similar share at one
time went for 200 guineas.
PoCERT-PICKING EXTRA AT KENNINOToR.,ecIoieMt;
MoN.—lt is a well-ascertained fact that Mr.
superintendent of the R division of police,
deputation
con-'
ducted Mr. Feargus O'Connor from
onteh of the waggon to the presence of Mr.
com-
missioners of police, had his pocket
tpicked in. the crowd
and Mr. O'Connor was equally liberally dealt with by
his followers, having had his handkerchief. abstracted by
some expert practitioner in thei