The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-22 00:00:00

THE CZAR AT LARIBOISIERE.

The Hopital Lariboisiere has been especially
favoured by the august personages who have lately
been gathering in Paris. . The French are
peculiarly proud of this hospital, which, notwith-
standing some deficiencies of ventilation, &c.,
certainly presents a most pleasing appearance, and
contains many points of interest. It can easily be
conceived that this extensive newly-built edifice,
with its beautifully stuccoed walls, fine dispositions,
and neat interior arrangements, has been con-
sidered better worthy of the visit of such high per-
sonages than the other hospitals of Paris, and even
the Hotel Dieu. The black walls and almost gloomy
appearance of this venerable fabric might disagree-
ably affect the eye of the more casual visitor, to
whom the interest which attaches to its legendary
history and its sanitary arrangements would scarcely
be a compensation. In addition to the Crown
Princess of Prussia, the Emperor of Russia has
favoured Lariboisiere with a visit before leav-

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mg Paris. Accompanied by the Czarewitch,
and by his military household, he examined the hos-
pital in all its details, and paid particular attteution
to the ventilation department, which is very exten -
sive and interesting. The Moniteur mentions that
the Grand Duke to•)k a peculiar interest in this in-
quiry, and even tasted of the food and wine pro-
vided for the patients. M. Hasson, the director o
the Assistance Publique, was present, and on this
occasion received from the Czar the insignia of
Grand Officer of the Order of Stanislas. The Em-
peror has left lirge sums of money to be distributed
tothe-poor in Paris:— The Lanc-et.- - -

Tn ACT ON THE SHEFFIELD OUTRAGES.—The
act under which the inquiry at Sheffield is now taking
place was passed on the sth April last, and it recites that
it would be " to the advantage; and satisfaction of the
workmen and employers" if a searching inquiry was made
at that town. The inquiry is limited to matters within 10
years, without the written sanction of the Secretary of
State, obtained on the written request of the chairman of
the commission. The section as to indemnity to wit-

nesses declares that any witness under the act who in the
opinion of the person or persons conducting the inquiry
" makes a full and true disclosure" touching the matter on
which ho is examined shall have a certificate, which is to
be a protection against any civil or criminal proceeding.
False evidence in an inquiry to be liable to the penalties
of perjury. The expenses of the witnesses aro to be al-
lowed by the Treasu' y.
WEDNESDAY'S GREAT MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT THE
CRYSTAL PALACE:—We may well be excused for
directing the attention of our readers to the Great Musical
Festival to be held on Wednesday next, June 26th, in aid
of the restoration of that portion of the Crystal Palace so
lamentably destroyed by fire. The restoration of the tro-
pical department to its pristine beauty is, we feel, of almost
personal interest to every one of us, and is altogether re-
moved from the ordinary and limited interest with which
the restoration of other places of amusement would be re-
garded. The Crystal Palace, as the home of music and
the fine arts, stands alone, and in its appeals to the most
cultivated feelings of the nation deserves to be supported.
That tumblers, acrobats, and pantomimes aro necessary as
a means of drawing the "enlightened" masses need not
depreciate the more serious attractions which the Palace
lavishly provides its visitors. Such an extraordinary array
of varied musical talent has not been assembled since the
opening of the Crystal Palace on the 10th of June, 1854, in
the presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty. Very dis-
tinguished patronage has been accorded to the Festival
by her Majesty, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Mary, &c.—Musical
Standard.
NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR THE PARALYSED AND
EPILEPTIC.—The grand fete and fancy sale, held
during the past week, at the Hanover-square Rooms, in aid
of this invaluable charity, has proved a great success.
The rooms were crowded with the elite of the nobility and
gentry. Stalls were presided over by Lady Edward
Cavendish, Mrs. Stephen Ralli, the Misses Cusps, Mrs.
Octavius Phillips, Mrs. Chas. Lamb Kenney, Miss Smyth,
and Mrs. Bernand. The stalls of the Ladies Committee of
the Hospital, through whose indefatigable labours the fete
was organised, were sumptuously arrayed with every con-
ceivAble article of taste aud beauty, and bore tho tvinesof the
kind-hearted president, the Marchioness of •Thcm3ond,
Lady Taunton, Mrs. R. C. and the Misses Barton, Mrs.
Braidwood, Mrs. Thomas Laroche, Miss Neale, Miss M. L.
Parker, Mrs. Radcliffe, Mrs. Russell Reynolds, and Miss
Williams. Miss Chandler and Miss Bevingtondwi held the
the
patients' stall, Miss Radcliffe arid Mrs. R. Harck
refreshment stall. The lower hall was devoted to a very
interesting and novel entertainment, which was highly
appreciated and patronised, and consisted of a
wonderful troupe of "learned dogs." It is
almost impossible to describe their really clever
antics. Great credit must be duo to their pratty mistress,
Madllo. Gertruse, for her patience and perseverance in
the education of these amusing specimens of animal saga-
city. The Piccaninny Christy Ministrels were most voci-
ferously applauded in their Ethiopian entertainment.
During the intervals of the performance the Piccaninnies
rendered most effective aid to the ladies in the disposal of
their valuable articles. We trust the pecuniary result of
the sale will at no distant poriod enable the committee of
the hospital to open all the unoccupied ward.
REMARKABLE DISCOVVRY OF A STONE COFFIN

AND SKELETON.—On Wednesday as some labou rers wore em-
ployed in ballasting on the works of the North London
Railway, near the new station at Old Ford, they came upon
a largo stone coffin, which lay some two and a half foot
from the surface of Ow ground. After clearing away the
earth from round it, the lid was raised, and
tee ffi
the con was
found to contain a perfect skeleton, the th being in a
good state of preservation. On being exposed to the air,
however, the rib bones fell in, and other portions of the
frame slightly parted. The coffin is about 7ft. in length,
and 2ft. 4in. in width. A number of old coins and urns
have also beon turned up in the course of the excavations
about the railway. Some two or three years since another
stone coffin was discovered in the upper part of Old Ford.
The coffin has been removed to a neighbouring hut by the
side of the line.
HERRING FISHING IN THE NORTH SEA.—Large
fleets of decked boats are now employed from the Tyne,
Hartlepool, and the Wear in the herring fishery in the
North Sea. The takes have been very good, but the fish
have only been moderate in quality. They are improving
this week. Prices have bun low, not exceeding 2s. per
10(1. The fish, however, were selling iu the Tyne on
Tuesday at an advance of from 2s. 10d. to 3s. 3d. per 100.