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e .V Mr. Masterman.—(Cheers.) He (Alderman Sidney) had
accompanied that gentleman through the schools at
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welfare, he was satisfied that the subscribers had done
right in calling upon a man so universally esteemed
as Mr. Masterman to be the president of their schools.
He was sure that he only expressed Mr. Master.
man's own sentiments in saying that he regretted his in-
ability to be present on this occasion. He would not
detain them with further observations ; but he would
say, that whether they regarded Mr. Masterman in the
delightful character of a neighbour, or as a kind and
hospitable individual, or whether they regarded him in
the exalted character of a citizen representing the me-
tropolis in Parliament, or as the President of the Com-
mercial Travellers' Schools, he was sure he would not
call upon them in vain .to drink to the health of Mr.
Mesterman.—(Loud cheers.)
The list of subscriptions, which was both large and
numerous, was then read to the meeting.
Mr. Moons then proposed the a Corporation and
Sheriffs."
Sheriff FINNIS returned thanks. He saidhe was a sup-
porter of the Commercial Travellers' Schools, and he was
proud to state that the children in their institution were
the admiration of the village where they were situated,
and were an example to all other schools.—(Cheers.)
The Right Hon. CHAIRMAN craved the indulgence of
the meeting for a few minutes, while he proposed the
health of a gentleman to whom he considered the society
was especially indebted.--(Cheers.) He need not tell
them that in the selection of the individuals who were to
fill important offices in connexion with any institution,
there was required the greatest judgment, for on their
selection depended the character and the prosperity of
the institution. He saw that at the first meeting of
their institution it was ably presided over by his friend
1 on his left, Mr. George Moore.—(Cheers.) He was sure
that his friend must be gratified by the kind reception
which they had given to his name—the best and the
only reward which he sought, except the gratification of
feeling in his own mind that he had been instrumental in
doing some good.—(Cheers.) That gentleman still con-
tinued to give his services gratuitously—he underwent
manydifficulties and many unpleasant offices, from which
many would shrink, but he cheerfully undertook them
all, in the hope of benefiting this institution. He was
known to them all, nut only from his connexion with this
institution, but in the city of London he was esteemed
for his high character as a merchant.—(Cheers.) So
long as they selected men of his character to be office-
bearers in this institution, it would be honoured and
prosperous, it would be held in high esteem, and he
would say it was not easy to over-estimate the advan-
tages which this institution had received from the selec-
tion of his friend Mr. Moore.—(Cheers.) There was
another qualification which his friend possessed, that
should never be lost sight of: he was, in short--what
should he say?—perhaps they did not think it, but he
was the most barefaced beggar in the world.—(Great
laughter and cheers.) Whenever anything was to be
gained for the advantage of the institution, his friend
Mr. Moore would not take a denial. He begged, there-
fore, to give " The health of Mr. Moore," which he was
sure the meeting would cordially respond to.—(Cheers.)
Mr. MOORE returned thanks, and in reference to the
present position of the institution, he said it was a con-
solation to him to find that he had not laboured in vain.
He was peculiarly situated with regard to the Com-
mercial Travellers' Schools, as he had been a com-
mercial traveller himself for many years. He had gra-
dually raised himself to the position which had been
described by the Lord Mayor; and be believed'that
there was plenty of scope for commercial travellers to
place themselves in any position, either here or in the
commerce of the world.—(Cheers.) But at the same
time let them not mistake their position: he felt that
this situation was not to be obtained by mere lukewarm
endeavours. Often in the hours of a winter midnight,
when other gentlemen were dozing on their downy pil-
lows, he was crossing the Channel from Liverpool to
Dublin, or travelling on the outside of a coach, for
the simple reason that he could not afford to pay
for the inside.—(Cheers.) He should never have
attained his present position except by determina-
tion and indomitable perseverance—(Cheers)—and
he hoped that many now in this room would follow
his example. Ile hoped they would all reflect that
they would remain here but for a short time, that
they must use it, therefore, to the best advantage; both
commercially and with reference to their position
hereafter.—(Hear, hear.) Perhaps they would expect
from him, as treasurer, some financial statement of
their affairs. lie would be as brief as he could, for he
was happy to tell them that they were in a healthy
and prosperous condition. The Right Hon. the Lord
Mayor had told them that he was a close observer,
and he had no doubt he was. Well, he (Mr. Moore)
hoped that they would pardon him for saying that he
was a close financier, and he was happy to say that their
annual income amounted to 3,0361., while their annual
expenditure did not exceed 2,8341. But they would
understand that though that was their operation for the
year 1848, yet that to-morrow they would be called
upon to alt twenty snore children, and they would be
compelled to refuse more than another twenty. They
must not, therefore, consider anything he had stated as
tending to induce them to relax their exertions, or as
not requiring from them the most indomitable persever-
ance.—(Cheers.) He was satisfied that if the necessary
funds were supplied they would be always able to
find a sufficiency of deserving objects. lie was sure, if
gentlemen could be present to-morrow, their hearts
would bleed to see the disappointment of the mothers and
other relatives of deserted orphans. He could assure
every one present, that this was a must trying scene, and
therefore he trusted they would all use their utmost
endeavours to place the institution in a higher position
than it had ever yet Occupied. Ile could tell gentlemen
present that his exertions, so long as he was blessed with
health, should be renewed and continued.—(Cheers.)
lie was one of those who had been raised from the ranks
—(Cheers)—he might say it was using to the accident
of I is being connected with the firm of one of the most
distinguished houses in the world, and there-
fore he felt that these exertions were demanded
of him ; and he should have been ashamed of
himself if he had done less than he had done.—(Cheers.)
And now one word in perfect kindness, to his commer-
cial brethren. Last year, when he was placed in the
position which the Lord Mayor so worthily occupies in
presiding over them, he took occasion to complain of the
apathy of commercial gentlemen towards this excellent
insitutics. He was happy to say that since then they had
got about a thirtieth part more of commercial gentlemen
to join their ranks than they had last year. But still
be felt, and hoped, it would be promulgated through all
the commercial rooms in the kingdom, that as yet only
a tenth part of the commercial travellers of England
were subscribers to this institution. He hoped that
every year they would go on adding a thirtieth part
more to their ranks, till at last they gained the whole.
—(Cheers.) He again thanked them tor their kindness
toward: him, and as the Lord Mayor had said he was a
barefaced beggar, he would endeavour to merit the ap-
peilation.—(Laughter and cheers.)
Mr. BOOTHBY proposed the a Vice-Presidents and
Trustees of the Institution," for which Mr. CIIITLEY
and Mr. PACE severally returned thanks.
Mr. NrcrtoLsoN proposed " Prosperity and Success to
the Commercial Travellers of the Unit©d Kingdom."—
(Cheers.) Ile could only account for this toast having
been entrusted to his hands from the fact that he had
been for the best part of his life devoted to that pursuit,
and in that pursuit he had been in the habit of meeting
gentlemen whom he esteemed cordially for their benevo-
lent and kindly feelings as men, and for their zeal for
the interests of their employers. Nothing he thought
would redound more to theirhonour than having founded
and set afloat such a noble institution as that they were
met to celebrate. It did high honour to them; and it
was matter of shame and self-reproach to him and• the
other older members of the class that they had not
thought of doing what these gentlemen had now done.
At the same time they were glad that it was done, and
they were anxious cordially to support it. The oldest
would join with the youngest in support of an institution
like this, which he was convinced would tend to promote
the best interests of society. There was, he often
thought, no position in which man could be placed more
trying to his energies, more calculated to develop all the
characteristics of an Englishman, than that of a young
man sent out as a commercial traveller. It was impos-
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add that as no study which belonged to mankind in this
kingdom, or in the world, was so important as the
study of the human character, so there was no class of
men so well versed in the study of the human character
as the commercial traveller ; for every gentleman who
approached a customer must study his character before
addressing him. He concluded by proposing " The
Commercial Travellers of Great Britain. '—(Cheers.)
Mr. WALKER returned thanks; and as an inducement
to the members of the profession to support this institu-
tion, he stated that two gentlemen whom he met in
November last, only twenty-two days before, had since
died ; and though both were moving in highly respect-
able spheres of life, yet he now held in his hand cards
soliciting his vote for their orphans at the next election.
Mr. STOCEDALE proposed the healths of the honour-
able office-bearers—Mr. Carey, the honorary physician;
Mr. Roy, the honorary surgeon; and Mr. Lawrence,
the honorary secretary. Of Mr. Lawrence's services he
could especially speak as having been given unremit-
tingly throughout the year.—(Cheers.)
Mr. BLOWERS bore testimony to the zeal and atten-
tion which Mr. Roy, the surgeon, had shown to him in
attolding him after he had nee with a severe accident.
Mr. LAWRENCE, the secretary, shortly returned
thanks.
One or two other toasts were proposed, after which
the luct.titi; separated.
During. the evening, the baud of the Honourable Ar-
tillery Comp.iny was in attendance under the direction
of Ms. Smithers, and performed several pieces of music.
The vocal part of the music was achnirnlOy conducted by
Messrs. Young, Machin, and Gray. Mr. Harker offi-
ciated as toastmaster.

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ANOTHER lIIGIIWAY TIMBBERY.—We regret hav-
ing to record another of that class of outrages which is
making this neighbourhood unpleasantly notorious. On
l'riday morning a woman, named Mary Connett, of
Dnnsford, was knocked down by a villain, in appearance
unlike the wretches for whom poverty may be considered
a slight excuse, near Clifford-bridge, and robbed of
15s. 3d., a thimble, and a needle.case. The sufferer how *
given a detailed description of the thief to the polioe.--,
.Devonshire Chronicle.