The Sun.
London, England, 1851-08-01 00:00:00

SOCIETY OF ARTS.

The annual meeting of this valuable institation was held
on Wednesday evening at the society's rooms, John-street,
Adelphi; Mr. Henry Colo presided. The report con-
gratulated the members on the flourishing condition of
the society. The ordinary income of the society fur
the financial year ending June 30, 1851, was 1,9461.,
being an increase of 92/, over the income of the previous
year. The ordinary expenditure was 1,4421., being 5401.
below the receipts. The liabilities at present amount to
1,6961.; last year they were 2,402/. There was at present in
the hands of the treasurer a balance of 435/., and uncol-
lected subscriptions of 479/., 2501. of which amount might
be reckoned upon as certain, making a sum of 685/. to be set
against a liability 01541 L incurred in the ordinary business
of the society. During the past year no less than 7061.
of liability incurred in former years had been liquidated,
and the current annual income over the expenditure was
1064 2s. Bd.; after providing for all proper expenditure,
and allowing 125/. for depreciation in value of the so-
ciety's lease. The accounts had been submitted to the
inspection of Messrs. Quilter and Ball, who drew—
" Attentian to one or two points presented on a com-
parison of them with those of the preceding y ear. Thus,
the balance of cash in the hands of the bankers on the
30th of June, 1850, was only 4341. 165., whereas et the
corresponding date of 1850 it amounted to 941/. 13s.
3d., being a difference of 5091. 17s. 3d., apparently against
the present year in this item of the society's costs. But the
difference is amply and satisfactorily explained by ob-
serving that the liabilities of the society on the 30th
June, 1851, are less than they amounted to at the cor-
responding date of 1850, by the sum of 706/. Is. 6d.
Thus, on the 30th June, 1850, they amounted only to
2,4021. 1 Is. 11d. Oa the 30th June, 1851, they amounted
only to 1,696/. 10s. 6d., being a difference in favour of
the present year of 7061. Is. 5d."
Mr. Redgrave proposed the adoption of the report and
accounts. Mr. Murchison seconded the motion. Mr.
Newton said he was glad to see the prosperity of the
society, but he did not think its usefulness had in-
creased proportionably. In the last year or two
little had been done by the society, compared with
what it had done in former years, but he trusted
that would soon be remedied. The report was then
adopted. A special meeting was then held for the
purpose of making some alterations in the by-laws. The
Chairman said the alterations were proposed for the
purpose of extending the usefulness of the society. At
present, the business of the society was conducted by
five committees, of eleven members each, besides the
Council. Now, it would always be found that large
committees were, to a certain extent, inoperative; in
the case of the fine arts committee, for instance, which
had charge of sculpture, painting, engraving, &c. Some
departments were sure to be looked after more than
others, and some might be altogether neglected. It was,
therefore, proposed that there should in future be thirty
committees, with only three members in each, and that
each committee should be required annually to present a
report to the society. Another change was proposed
to provide against the sleepiness of the society.
At present the members of the council were all eligible
for re-election upon retiring pro forma ; but it was
now proposed that one-fourth of the council should be
compelled to retire annually, the same principle being
applied to the vice-presidents, the treasurer, and audi-
tors. It was also proposed that six of the most efficient
reporters upon the committee should be annually nomi-
nated to fill vacancies in the council. The thirty stand-
ing committees are to take charge of the several classes
of subjects under which the Exhibition of the Works of
Industry has been arranged. The secretary then read
the new code of by-laws, the main features of which we
have noticed. After some conversation the by-laws
were adopted, and the proceedings terminated.

REMEDY roR BURNS.—Dr. Reese, late physician I
of Bellevue Hospital, New York, has been making experi-
ments concerning the best mode of healing burns and
scalds, and checking the acute suffering. He has found
that Your, thrown on with a common dredging box, is one of
the best and most efficient remedies yet discovered. The ex-
ternal air is one cause of suffering, and the flour thus ap-
plied, both heals and closes the wounds to the atmosphere.
The edges of the wounds which remained oven, he dressed
with lime and oil, applied by a feather. Dr. Reese says
the above application made to wounds by fire, &c., has been
most happy in the practice at the hospital.
THEINVEST OF ENGLAND FIRE BRIG ADE.—Great
curiosity was excited yesterday in the neighbourhood of the
Crystal Palace, in consequence of the arrival of a splendid
brass band in a large vehicle, followed by the West of Eng-
land firemen, mounted on their engines, with a number of
beautiful flags floating in the air. It was soon ascertained
that the party was
directors of the company, in order to show their satisfaction
going to view the Great Exhibition. The
at the manner the men performed their arduous, and often
dangerous duties, paid for their admission to the Exhibition.
The whole of the corps were dressed in new livery, and the
procession had a very imposing effect. After going over the
Palace, the firemen returned in procession, and afterwards
sat down to a sumptuous dinner, provided by the company at
the Hero of Waterloo Inn, Waterloo-road, Lambeth.