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London, England, 1867-08-02 00:00:00

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HER MAJESTY, &c•

OSBORNE, Aug. 1.

The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon with
Princess Louis of Hesse, and her Majesty walked in
the grounds this morning, accompanied by Princess
Louise and the Princess of Leiningen.
Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice also went
out.
Their Royal llighnesses Prince and Princess Louis
of Hesse, with the Princesses Victoria, Elizabeth,
and Irene, took leave of the Queen last night on
their return to the Continent. _ .

Their Royal Highnesses embarked at ten o'clock
on board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, Cap-
tain his Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen,
which left for Antwerp shortly afterwards.
Prince Arthur, attended by Major Elphinstone,
accompanied their Royal Highnesses in the yacht.
Captain von Westerweiler was in attendance upon
Prince Louis.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam-
bridge and the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Meek-
lenburg-Strelitz have arrived at the Duchess of Cam-
bridge's chateau at Rumpenheim, near Frankfort. The
royal party slept at Bonn, on their way to Rumpenheim.
The 'Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby and
family have left town for the Continent.
The Earl and Countess Spencer will leave Spencer
House, St. James's, to-morrow, for Althorp Hall, North-
amptonshire, for the season.

TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. MR.

BARDSLEY.

Last evening the interesting ceremony of presenting the
Rev. Samuel Bardsley, the late incumbent of Christchurch
Battersea, with a testimonial, on the occasion of his de-
parture thence to his charge in Spitalfields, took place in
the now school-rooms, Battersea-grove.
Amongst those present were Major-General Lawrence,
C. 8., the Rev. Messrs. J. M. Soule, Griffiths, Ince, Cassell,
Joseph Bardsley, and Thomson ; Mr. and Mrs. William
Evill, the Misses Dives, the Misses Costaker, Mr. Canby,
Mr. Conner, Mr. Daniel, and Mr. Forster.
The testimonial consisted of an elegant clock and a purse
containing £250, and a lamp and medie3val envelope case
for Mrs. Bardsley, the principal subscribers to the latter
being the children attending the schools erected in the parish
mainly through the exertions of the late incumbent.

Major-General LAWRENCE, on taking the chair, congra-
tulated the meeting on the opportunity that had arisen thus
enabling them to give expression to their feelings towards
Mr. Bardsley. That gentleman, during the seven years
he had been amongst them, had won the esteem of all with
whom ho had been brought into contact ; and now, when
ho was about to leave them for the performance of more
responsible duties, they bad assembled together to present
to him a token of their affection, and of their appreciation
of the manner in which he had laboured for their spiritual
welfare. Ho concluded by calling upon Mr. William Evill
to present the address and testimonial to Mr. Bardsley.
Mr. Wm. EvILL, on coming forward, was most cordially
received, and having read the address, which breathed a
most affectionate farewell, said he might truthfully say
that, during the eight years he had been churchwarden of
Christ Church, ho had never, until that moment, been
aware what were its privileges and responsibilities. lie
said privileges, because ho regarded it especially as one to
present the testimonial, and the responsibilities he felt arose
from the circumstance of his being made the mouthpiece
in giving expression to Mr. Bardsley of their attachment
and gratitude. (Cheers.) The tribute which he now
asked Mr. Bardsley to received at his hands had been
raised by subscription among his attached parishioners ;
and not the least interesting fact was that upwards of 300
children had also contributed towards the testimonial which
was presented as a mark of their appreciation of the simple,
unostentatious manner in which Mr. Bardsley had dis-
charged his duties amongst them. When that gentleman first
came to Battersea, matters, there, were not in a very quiet
state, in fact he might say there was open rebellion amongst
them, but by his judgment, good taste, kindness, and affa-
bility he had put down the ttirrnoil, and in its place he had
established Christian Jove, charity, and peace (Cheers.)
The parish of Christchurch contained over 10,000 of the
poorer classes, and amongst that teeming population the
duties of a Christian minister were not of a light descrip-
tion. Mr. Bardsley had over teen found, in season and
out of season, doing good, and the love and affection be
had won must be a source to him of feelings full of the
sweetest consolation. When ho first came to Christchurch
no schools were in existence. He at once SO'
the want, and the building they were at that moment as-
sembled in was a monuaient to his devotedness. (Cheers.)
When the plans for the schools wore being arranged, it W
decided that they should be so constructed that in at least
one of them a room should bo built in which they might all
assemble, and little did he (Mr. Evill) imagine that the
first meeting they were destined to hold would be that
convened for the purpose of taking leave of their dear part-
ing friend. (Cheers.) Although the removal of Mr. Bards"
ley was his advance to a still more dignified position,
It
was sorrowful to part, and on behalf of those now as'
sembled who still painfully felt the sense of loss, lie
begged to bid him farewell. True hospitality consisted
however, not only in speeding the parting, but weleotnill
the coming guest—(cheers)--and therefore whilst they
speed the departing, let them cordially and hopefully If el
come the coming, friend. (Cheers.) It only remained fer
him to present, in the name of the congregation of Christ'.
church, the testimonial before him, accompanied by
purse containing £250. (Cheers.) They did not offer it .
as a reward for services performed, but as an evidence °'
affection, and as a farewell expression of goodwill at part-
ing. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. G. FORSTER then, in the name of the scholars of
Christchurch School, presented the lamp and envelope'
case as tokens of their regard and affection for kits'
Bardsley.
Mr. EVILL said he was anxious to supply an omission on
his part, and that was to inform the meeting that he 113 a
received a letter from Mr. Jenkinson, their Vicar, in whiel'
he expressed his deep appreciation of the efforts of l‘f
Bardsley, and his regret that illness prevented him fr°lll
personally taking part in the interesting proceedings. A.
Mr. BARDSLEY, in returning thanks, was visibly affeelc;
Ho said the separation was painful and trying, but whils
his heart was filled with sorrow it was overflowing Wit'
gratitude. When ho first came to Christchurch Os/
years ago the population did not exceed 3,000, but
now it amounted to J 2,000. The moment he fours
the place was without schools, it became ono of his greatest,
objects to supply the want, and he had succeeded in gea
a
ting them, thanks to the assistance of his kind frie
Mr. Evill, who not only munificently contributed fro
his substance, but who did more—namely, gave his warl9'
active, and hearty co-operation. Few but himself knew'
said Mr. Bardsley, the work Mr. Evill had undergone 1,3;
hon. secretary of the building fund. (Cheers.)
him also was due the origination of the plan for buildingo
the parsonage, and many, very many, other good wor3gt
all of which had endeared him to those who, he Inig'id
truly say, were his devoted friends. (Cheers.) lie eOll
not adequately thank those present for their kind feellabot
towards himself and Mrs. Bardsley, and the consolation that i
cheered them in their departure was that, though reruoe!
from Christchurch, they were not removed from Loudl
—a circumstance which he trusted would still of/ell ICA
to a happy meeting.
The Rev. Mr. INCE, the new incumbent, addressed
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meeting in most eloquent and feeling terms, and said t°o
though new to Christchurch ho was net new to Battersei
c;
which place he left 14 years ago for Yorkshire. Althoegil
at that time he had not many grey hairs on his head, eilo
was not the case on his return, but though black hair 11.03
given place to silver, ho hoped he might say that Tile
them ho had learned wisdom. (Cheers.) His great,4.
desire would be to follow in the footsteps of Mr. Barde'
The meeting having boon addressed by many: °f t'l3'o
clergy present, 4. jot'
Mr. DANIELS moved a cordial vote of thanks to log
General Lawrence for his conduct in the chair, remaow
that he was a gentleman always ready and willing t° "
any good work.
The vote having been unanimously carried,
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The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and the inter()
a-oeeedings terminated.

THE LORDS AND THE REFORM
Grey has given notice of the following amendment "- to
moved in committee on the Reform Bill :—" C13'15 t
follow clause 46—No returning officer for any CO
borough, nor his deputy, nor any partner or clerk of e.""
of them, shall act as agent for any candidate in the 5,33/55130
ment or conduct of his election as a member to FerV°
re'
Parliament for such county or borough ; and if
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turning officer, his deputy, the partner or clerk of e'"
of them, shall so act, he shall be guilty of a misdeincsD°lll.
MECHANICAL SCIENCE.—Mr. Whitworth h3s 3(,th
dressed to tho Science and Art. Department of the
S°ll.'d
Kensington Museum the following letter, which. w 9-1.
before the Select Committee on Paris purchases'
ing the national importance of maintaining the P°s',„.lll°f-
which England has reached in the manufacture of
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nery in general, I desire to do as much as the°juforo
power towards effecting this object. I should
feel obliged if you would inform the Lord President of leo,
Council that I am willing to deposit in the Sou d,
three
or ills
sington Museum, to be there perpetually presed, to.
or
original true planes and a measuring machine
moot demonstrating the millionth part of au lucla ;:u.ioot
propose, subject to some conditions, to make a stli"'e-_,
endowment to provide for the delivery
plain such instruments. Their importance will 13') 101.0 e,
lest when it is considered that the value of °WO' l'l3ethj of
when made of the best material, depe,nds on the truth
its rart..
its surfaces and the accarate raeasuronient of
of lootures