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LONDON, THUBSDAY EVENING-, JUNE 11, 18'57.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.--
EXCURSIONS TO THE SEA-SIDE.

Family Tickets to WEYMOUTH are now issued at very Reduced
Fares ; the particulars of which will be given on application at the
Paddington Station, or at the Company's offices.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWA Y.-
C FIE AP EXCURSION to Bath and Bristol.—On SUNDAY,
June 14th, a Train will leave Paddington at 7.45 a.m., retur.iln,g
the same evening, from Bristol at 6.30, and Bath at 7 o'clock. Fares
—Bristol, 10s. and 6s. ; Bath, Ds. and ss. No luggage allowed.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
—Excursion to Weymouth, Dorchester, 'Yeovil, Frome,
Trowbridge, and Chippenham.—On Saturday, June 13th, a Train
will leave Paddington at 2.30 p.m., returning on Tuesday, 16th,
from Weymouth at 10.30 a.m., and Intermediate stations as per
hand bills.
Fares :—Chippenham, Trowbridge, or Westbury, 93 and ,ss. ;
Frame and Yeovil, 10s. and 6s. ; Dorchester and Weymouth, 12s.
and Bs.

rti RE AT WESTERN RAILWAY.
A 1 THREE WEEKS EXCURSION to Birmingham, Wolver-
hampton. Shrewsbury, Llangollen Road, Chester, Birkenhead, and
Liverp,ol, Szc.—Traitis will leave Paddington on SATURDAYS,
dune 13th, 20th, and 27th, at 7.30 a.m.. returning on the 20th and
27th June, and 4th July from Liverpool (Landing Stage) at 7.30
a.m., and intermediate Stations as per hand bills, Fares :—Ox:
ford, I Is. and ss. 6d. ; Leamington and Warwick, Its. and Bs.; Bir-
mingham, Vs. and Os. 6d. ; West Bromwich, Wednesbury, and
Bilston, 21s. 6d. and 10s.; Wolverhampton, 225. 6d. and 10s. 6d. ;
Wellington and Shrewsbury, 275. 6d. and 135.; L angollen Road
and Chester,',33s. and 135.; Birkenhead and Liverpool, 375. and 17s

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.-
CIIEAP EXCURSION to the WEST of ENGLAND.—On
WEDNESDAY, the 24th June, an Excursion Train will leave Pad-
dington at 8 a.m., for Plymouth (offering facilities for visiting Tor-
bay, Brixham, Dartmouth, and the south coast of Devon), calling at
Weston-super-mare, Bridgewater, Taunton, Tiverton-road, Exeter,
Starcross, Dawlish, Telgnmouth, Newton, Torgnay, Totnes, and
Kingsbridge-road, and will return on SATURDAY, July 4th, from
Plymouth at 6.20 a.m., and from intermediate stations as per hand-
bills.

Fares there and back : Weston-snper-Mare and Bridge-
water, 20s. and 13s. ' • Taunton and Tiverton-road, 225. and 15s. ;
Exeter, 24s and 165. ; Starcross, Dawlish, and Teignmouth, 255. and
17s. ; Newton, Torquay and Totnes, 275. and 188. ; Kingsbridge-
road and Plymouth, 30s. and 20s. Children under 12 half-price.
Tickets not transferable, and only available for the Excursion Train.

LADY FRANKLIN'S FINAL SEARCH.—
The Government having come to the con-
clusion that the fate of the crews of her Majesty's ships
Erebus and Terror requires no further investigation on their
part, Lady Franklin, in accordance with her sense of what is
due to the lost navigators, is now fitting out an expedition at
her own cost.

As a preliminary measure she sought assistance from the
Admiralty, by asking for the loan of the Arctic ship Reso-
lute, which had been restored in perfect order to our Queen
by the American nation, and also for the gift (as granted in
her former private expeditions) of such stores from her Ma-
jesty's dockyards as are available for this special service only.
Compliance with these requests having been ds;elined, Lady
Franklin is now devoting her whole fortune to this final
search ; and a large screw yacht (the Fox) lying at Aberdeen,
has been purchased, which the distinguished Arctic officer
who has accepted the command of her (Captain McClintock,
R.N.) has pronounced to be perfectly adapted to this em-
ployment.
Not repeating the arguments we formerly made use of to
induce the Government to undertake a final and exhaus-
tive search, we hold to the opinion that it is the duty of
Englishmen to examine that limited area whence the traces
of our missing countrymen were derived, which, though
it lies to the south of well-searched tracts, and has been ap-
proached by vessels that have returned without loss, has
never yet been explored.
Supported by the advice of those experienced Arctic sea-
men, in whom she has every reason to confide, Lady Franklin
makes this last effort to clear away the mystery that shrouds
the fate of her husband and his crews, and possibly to rescue
from their insulated icy abode among the Esquimaux some of
his younger companions, who may still be prolonging a dreary
existence.

On such an occasion we, whose names are hereunto sub-
scribed, feel confident that this our appeal will not remain
unanswered by the British people, who will, we doubt not,
tender to the widow of the illustrious navigator that sym-
pathy which his fame and her devotion must call forth, and
will aid her in carrying out au enterprise involving, as we
believe, the honour of the nation.
We earnestly, therefore, entreat our countrymen to unite
with us in contributing to this noble object.
Roderick I. Murchison, Pres. Royal Geographical Society,
F.R.S. ; Francis Beaufort, Rear-Admiral, F.R.S. ; Wrot-
tesley, Pres. RI. Society ' • Edward Sabine, M.-General, Treas.
Rd. Society, F.R.G.S. ; Robert Brown, F.R S., V.P.L.S. ;
Richard Collinson, Captain R.N., F.R.G.S. ; John Barrow,
F. R. S. , F. R. G. S.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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Mrs, J. M. Batty,,. 1 1 0
J. C. Janson, Esq. 5 5 0
C. Babbage, F.R.S. 10 0 0
Lieut. R. N. Hughes 2 0 0
J, Murray, F.R S.,
G. S.
J. Crawfurd, F. R. S
R. G. S.
J.P.Gassiot,F.R.S, 25 0 0
Sir A Elton, Bart.,
M. P. 5 5 0
Hon. Caroline Cour-
tcnay Boyle 1 0 0
Anonymous 5 0 0
F. Nares, F.R.G.S 2 2 0
Mrs. Arnold 1 1 0
Rev, F. Leicester 1 1 0
Dr. Skey
Mrs. Hodgson lO 0 0
H. Hollingsworth,
Esq,
Dr. Fitton, F. R. S.,

Sir Roderick I.
Murchison, Pre-
sident Royal Geo- •
graphical Society,
F. It. S. £loo 0 0
Rear-Admiral Sir F
Beaufort, K. C.B
F R. S,
Lord Wrottesley,
President Royal
Society 5O 0 0
M. General Sabine,
Treasurer, Royal
Society 25 0 0
R. Brown, F.R. S. ,
V. P.L. S. . 20 0 0
Captain Collinson,
R.N., C. 8.,
F. R.G.S.
Rear-Admiral Swin-
burne, F. R. G. S. 30 0 0
M. do la. Rocinette.
Vice-President of
the Geographical
Society of Paris,
I,ooof.
Sir T. Dyke Acl Ind,
Bart., KR. S. ,

R.G S ,
The Honble: Mrs
Fairholnie ISG 0 0
W. E. Le Fenvre,
Esq.

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F. R. S. ,R. G.S 50 0 0
J. Brown, F. R. G. S 5 5 0
W. F. Sadler, Esq. 10 10 0
Lady Inglis
J. Barrow, F.R.S.,
R. G. S.
Hon. M. Elphinstono,
F.R G. S.
J. D. locker. M.D
P.R. S., G 5 0

J. Arrowsmith,
F. R. G. S.
T. H. Brooking,
F. R. .... .
Count P. de •Strze
,lecki, C. 8., F. R. S ,
R.G.S., &c 25 0 0
Col. Sykes, M.P.,
F. R. S. , F. R. G. S.,
&c.
E. O. Smith, F. R. G
S. ,&c 2 2 0
John Hicks, M.R I. 2 0 0
Lord Dufferin, F.R
G.S
Hon. Fred. Byron,
F. R. G. S 5 0 0
Capt. Washington,
R. . , P.R. S. , R.
G.S., Hydrogra-
pher to the Admi-
ralty
Ashurst Majendie,
F. R. S. , R. G S., -
and Mrs.Majendie, 100 0 0
T. Bell, President
Linnean Society lO 10 0
Miss Geo. Bornby,
Leamington lOO 0 0
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of Sefton lO 0 0
A Friend, C.H 5 0 0
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W.Coningbam,M.P lOO 0 0
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A. Sec., R.S 5 0 0
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Pasley, R.E.,K.C
8., F. R. S. ,R. G. S ,
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Vice-Admiral SirH.
Prescott, K.C.B
Commander R. D
Aldrich, R.N 1 1
Eric E. Smith, Esq, 2 0
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Tindal, R.N.,
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Chas. L. Gruneisen,
Esq., F. R G.S 1 1
Mrs. Gruneisen 1 1
Gco. Roper, Esq.._ 5 5
A. G. Doxat, Esq. 10 10
J. L. Statham,
F.R. G. S.
G. R. Griffith,
F.R. G.S.
Smith,... 5 5
3. H.
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. Fred. Tuckott, Esq 5 5
D. W. Adams, Esq ,
Edinburgh
Alfred Turner, Esq l5 0 0
Rev. J. T. G. For-
tescue
Bishop of St. Asaph,
F. R.G.S.
C. W. Mike, Esq
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Earl of Ellesmere
Dr. Fly. Barth,
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H. B. Reynardson,
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INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS.

MANBY TESTIMONIAL.

The members of the Institution of Civil Engineers
had, for some time, entertained the intention of demon-
strating, in an appropriate manner, their personal
esteem for Mr. Charles Mauby, with their sense of the
valuable services rendered to them irrtividually and col-
lectively, and at the same time acknowledging the
ability with which he had, during eighteen years, per-
formed the duties of secretary to the society. Advan-
tage was taken of the opportunity of hia retiring from
the post of paid secretary, to carry this intention into
effect ; a committee wai formed, and in a very short
period upwards of 2,0001. was subscribed, with which it
was determined to purchase a fitting testimonial and to
present the balance in cash. The ceremony of presen-
tation took place in the theatre of the institution, on
Saturday, 23rd May, in the presence of a large assem-
hiage of the members and of Mr. Manby's private friends,
whs bad been permitted to join in the tribute to his
merit.

Mr. R. Stephenson, M.P., the president of the insti-
tution, took the chair, and called upon Mr. Bidder, as
treasurer of the fund, to communicate the result of the
exertions of the committee.

Mr. BIDDER explained that, owing to the eagerness
with which their call was responded to, the duties of the
committee had been comparatively light. The amounts
subscribed varied from half-a-guinea to 100/. ; and those
who had contributed the latter sums had done so as
cheerfully as those whose means only permitted them
to offer the smaller amount. Up to the present time
there bad been received 2,0191. 10s. from .417 subscri-
bers, of whom 358 were members of the institution, and
59 were the private friends of Mr. Manby ; but as many
more subscriptions had been announced, the accounts
would not be finally closed until the publication of the
list of contributors to the testimonial. It had afforded
bim great pleasure to aid in this demonstration, for as a
very early member of the institution, he well knew the
arduous duties of the secretary, and he now bore willing
testimony to the able and kind manner in which those
duties had been perfu rmed.

Mr. ROBERT STEPHENSON, president, said the object
of the meeting was well known ; Mr. Manby having—
after eighteen years' eervice—resigned the position of
paid secretary, it had been resolved to offer to him a
testimony of the respect and esteem in which he was
held, and in doing this he would make a few brief obser-
vations, on the circumstances under which Mr. Manby
bad become connected with the institution, the duties he
had performed, and the services he had rendered. After
the usual struggles and vicissitudes the young society,
although very ably directed by Mr. Thomas Webster,
had scarcely established itself among the scientific bodies
of the metropolis. The minutes of its proceedings were
but meagerly reported, and its transactions were scarcely
known beyond the members themselves. From the
time, however, when Mr. Manby undertook the duties
of secretary, new vigour was infused into all their pros
ceedings, the number of members increased, the charac-
ter of the papers improved, and the care bestowed on the
editing and publication eventually rendered the records
of the proceedings a most useful text-book for the profes-
sion. Mr. Manby's sphere of usefulness was not, how-
ever, confined to the performance of his official duties,
for he was ever ready to give advice to the younger
member?, and to afford aid to the senior members, from
his welt-stored mind, in reference to every department
of engineering, as welt as in a variety of ways, rendered
more pleasing by the alacrity and cbeerfulness with which
the friendly offices were performed. The value of the
information afforded vi a enhanced by its accuracy, which
was to some extent to be attributed to the practical foun-
dation of his profes.ional education, the early portion of
his life having been spent in the workshop, as a mechani-
cal engineer, at the period when the profession was begin-
ning to a.,sume il.s present importance. In some degree,
therefore, Mr. Manby lost the official character of secre-
tary, and became the friend and companion of the majo-
rity of the members of the engineering profession.
Addressing Mr. Manby, he then said, " I have been
extremely brief in my remarks, as I would divest our
present proceedings of all stiffness and formality ; and it
is with great pleasure, Mr. Manby, that in confirmation
of what I have said, and of the sympathy felt for your
welfare by so large a number of engineers, I have to pre-
sent to you, on behalf of the members of the institution
.and a few private friends, this testimonial, consisting of
a timepiece and a pair of candelabra, with the sum of
two thousand pounds, and long may you live to enjoy the
recollection:of the honours of this day."
The timepiece and candelabra, supplied by Messrs.
Howell and James, appeared to afford general satisfac-
faction by their elegance and the good taste with which
they had been selected by the committee. They bore
the following inscription " Presented by the members
of the institution of Cavil Euginers and a few personal
friends, with the sum of two thousand pounds, to Charles
Manby, as a token of esteem, and in recognition of his
valuable services, during a period of eighteen years, as
secretary of the institution, May, 1857."
To the president's kind address Mr. Manby, who ap-
peared to be much affected, immediately replied, that it
rarely fell to the lot of any one to rezieive so gratifying a
token of the esteem of those with ‘Oom he was in daily
contact, and to have the presentation accompanied by
such kindly expressions ; if he was previously at a loss
how to express his feelings, the dif3aulty was now in-
creased, aral he must crave indul,ea- • if the few words of
thanks he could utter, appeared inadequate to the occa-
sion. They must not believe bite insensible to their
kindness ; it had been so constatfly shown, that he
should indeed be ungrateful, it it bad not made a deep
impression ; acd but for the consciousness of having al-
ways endeavoured strenuously to perform his duty, ho
should feel that his poor services bad been much over-
rated.

His connection with the institution dated from a pe-
riod long antecedent to his appointment as secretary.
He had been, he was proud to say, apprenticed at an
early age as a practical mechanic, and earned his bread
by daily toil : he was sent up to London by his late ex-
cellent father, to work upan contracts at the dock, where
he was noticed by Mr. John Rennie, by whom, as also
by Mr. Telford, he was afforded invaluable opportunities
of improvement, and became known to Nimmo, Provis,
and Palmer, and to them, as well as to Field, Maudslay,
Bramah, andr Simpson, he was under great obligation.
They had permitted him to attend the meetings of the
then infant Society of Engineers, and when his father
intrusted to him the construction of the first pair of
marine engines with oscillating cylinders, and the build-
ing of the Aaron Manby, the first iron steam ship that
ever made a sea voyage, it was to the institution he
resorted for advice in difficulties, and he was happy to
record the expression of his gratitude for the aid so
kindly and unreservedly afforded to him.
Ile then slightly sketched his career in France, under
his father, and in the Government service—his return
to England and occupations in the iron works of South
Wales—and his settling in London, when he embraced
the earliest opportunity of joining the institution, at that
time presided over by Mr. Walker, and under the able
direction of Mr. Thomas Webster, whose exertions, in
giving to the still young society a constitution and good
laws, and in attracting to its meetings men of scientific
eminence, should ever be gratefully remembered. On an
emergency Mr. Manby's aid was sought by Mr. Simpson
and Mr. Bramah to perform the secretarial duties, and
eventually, in 1839, he was appointed secretary. The
position was novel for a man whose career had hitherto
been essentially practical, and he felt the disadvantage
of succeeding a Cambridge man, whose pursuits were
purely literary and scientific ; but again good friends
lent a band, and several literary men and members of the
press, who bad since attained well-deserved eminence,
afforded him invaluable counsel and assistance.
The stirring period of the engineering history of the
country was commencing, and it was evident how much
good would result from bringing into intimate contact
the men of talent and energy, whose professional con-
tests tended to estrange them from each other. With
this object steadily in view it was necessary to be useful
to all, and eventually, after certain necessary changes,
which consecutively introduced to the Presidential chair
Sir John Rennie, Mr. Field, Sir William Cubitt, the late
Mr.' Bendel, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Robert Stephenson,
and brought into the council the well-known names of
Bidder, Brunel, Locke, and Hawkshaw, as Vice Presi-
dents, with Hawksley, Fowler, Efrington, McClean,
Gregory, Wood, Russell, and others, the value of the
institution was recognised, and it became the arena
where the men of the day met, and whilst mutually
learning to estimate their several powers, they formed
friendships which had tended to most beneficial results,
and were imbued with ambition to execute great works
conferring such inestimable benefit on-society.
The labour required for obtaining such results was no
doubt considerable, bat the council judiciously directed
the course and it had been fortunately successful ; the
institution had been extensively useful, and was as well
known and respected abroad as at home, for it had been
a pleasing duty to Mr. Manby to give a cordial welcome
to all foreign engineers and scientific men, and to obtain

for them that favourable reception they might not other-
wise have experienced. It only depended on the mem-
bers to extend this sphere of utility, and to connect the
institution with the records of the great works distinc-
tive of the nineteenth century.
The remainder of Mr. Manby's days would probably
have been passed in the poosecution of these views, but
events were otherwise ordered, and since his resignation
as paid secretary bad been tendered and accepted, he had
again to be grateful to a member of the profession, for
obtaining for him that which he valued very highly,—
his present connection with Mi. Robert Stephenson, the
excellent President.
The value of the testimonial with which the members
and his personal friends were pleased to recegoise his
willing services, was greatly enhanced by the kind feel-
ing which prompted it, and the alacrity with which the
proposition had been met. He should look upon it
with pardonable pride, not only as a mark of the appro-
bation and the friendship of the members, hut as re-
minding him of the Institution, with which it had been
his ambition to be permanently identified ; and he now
asked as a favour to be permitted to devote a portion of
the amount of the testimonial to establishing an anneal
premium which should bear his name. There was
another point on which he would wish to say a few
words ; the engineering profession reckoned among-t its
numbers many rich and prosperous men, but there were
also many less fortunate members', t) whom aid in time
of sickness, or need, or succour to a struggling and be-
reaved family, would be inestimable. Yet the engineers
were the only profe=sional body not possessing some
kind of a mutual aid society. Would it net be possible
to originate some plan for thus doing good ! His time
and mane might be freely commanded, and he should
feel happy in devoting to such an object a further por-
tion of that which had been so generously placed at his
disposal. It only remained for him to renew his heart-
felt thanks, not only for the munificent present, but for
the kindness and friendship with which he bad been
favoured during so many years. To the past presidents
—the actual president—the council, and the senior mem.
here, he was deeply indebted for countenance, support.
and advice, and to the junior members, whose interests
had ever had his best care, he owed much for their
cheerful co-operation and _the confidence they had ever
reposed in him. He had only inadequately expressed
his thanks, but they would give him credit for the sin-
cerity of his feelings, and as long as his services could be
made availal le to the institution, or to the members,
within those walls, or elsewhere, they might be freely
commanded.
Mr. LocKE, M.P., Vice-President, proposed a vote of
thanks to the President for having taken the chair on
the occasion, and having so kindly expressed the unani-
mous feeling of the members towards their valued officer
and friend, to whom they all wished every prosperity in
the career in which he was now embarked.

The members and their friends then adjourned to the
Ship, at Greenwich, where they invited Mr. Manby to
dine ; Mr. R. Stephenson, president, occupied the chair,
and after an excellent repast in Mr. Quarterentsine's
best style, the chairman proposed the usual loyal toasts,
observing that there was not any profession more loyal
in its attachment to the throne than the Engineers.
They must recollect that during the reign of her Majesty
some of the greatest works bad been achieved, and the
advent of his Royal Highness the Prince Consort was
contemporaneous with the greatest advance in engineer-
ing science ; so, when the services of mechanical and
civil Engineers had been required during the late war,
they were freely given in a novel field, and had been
eminently successful.
In proposing the principal toast of the occasion, the
CHAIRMAN said he had already imperfee:ly expressed his
own feelings and those of every member of the institu-
tion, with regard to the eminent services rendered by
their friend, Mr. Manby, during so many years ; there
was not an individual in the room, or belonging to the
society, who bad not experienced in some manner Lis
kindness and urbanity. As a senior member he had
very often derived advantage from the services so wil-
lingly rendered ; but it was the junior members espe-
cially, who were most deeply indebted to their consis-
tentifriend the secretary, as he never lost sight of their
interests, was ever at their service, and appeared to
consider their advancement a paramount duty. In fact,
all classes owed him much, especially for his exertions
in bringing them together within the walls of
the institution, where, in assembling for the promo-
tion of the general good of the profession, they obli-
terated the feelings which were sometimes engendered
by the violent professional contests in which
they had all been engaged. Mr. Hanby had originally
undertaken a difficult task ; it was essential to win the
confidence of all around him, and then to use the power
with discretion ; this he bad done must successfully,
devoting himself to reconciling these differences that
1111712 t noon?, sad rancLaring the institution almost indis-
pensable to the profession. He had no hesitation in 'say-
ing, that the present position of the society was almost
entirely to be attributed to the exertions and skill of his
Wend Mr. Manby, whose health and
~prosperity he
begged to propose.
Mr. MANDY, in responding to the toast, said if be
had at a former period of the day experienced difficulty
in expressing his feelings, that difficulty was now aug-
mented by the kind terms in which the chairman bad
mentioned him. He feared that more than just praise
had been bestowed on him, for having endeavoured ho-
nestly and faithfully to perform his dwy ; he had been
fortunate in having the direction and advice of a Coun-
cil comprising the most eminent members of the profes-
sion, who had always given him their frank co-opera-
tion. It was a laudable object of ambition on the part
of the junior ,members to be admittsd to the Council, and
he was proud to see around him many who would
worthily succeed the seniors when they retired with
their honours full upon them.
He would avoid repeating what he had said at an
earlier period of the day, when they had presented him
with a testimonial which he should always look upon
with pride and satisfaction; but he could not help en-
treating them never to lose sight of the institution,
which bad been and would still be the means of confer-
ring the greatest benefit upon the profession to which
ell were proud to belong.
He begged to thank all his friends for their unvary-
ing kindness, and without, he hoped, making any in-
vidious distinction, would especially thank his excellent
friends Mr. Bidder, Mr. McClean, and Mr. D iyne, for
their active exertions in the matter of the testimonial,
and his friend and former pupil Mr. Forrest, who
he had much pleasure in seeing appointed as Assistant-
Secretary and eventual successor. He was convinced
that if they extended to Mr. Forrest the same kindness
and confidence they had shown to him, everything would
be done to promote the interests of the Institution, and

o enlarge its sphere of usefulness.
Although he had now retired from the position of paid
Secretary, and the more active official duties had de
volved upon Mr. Forrest, it bad been considered desir-
able that he should still retain the tit le of Secretary, and I
perform the duties. He felt great pride in receiving this
additional mark of the confidence of his kind friends,
and he begged them to believe that his best efforts
should at all times be freely at their command.
The CHAIRMAN, again requesting attention, said the
few toasts he would propose should be confined to sub-
jects strictly within the province of the Institution.
During the period of his Presidency several excellent
subjects bad been brought before the meetings, but there
was one which had excited more than ordinary interest
he alluded to the remarkable lecture by his esteemed
friend, Mr. Bidder, on "Mental Arithmetic." They
were all aware of the extraordinary powers of their
friend, but it WWI not believed that he could have ex-
plained so clearly the mental processes by which he
arrived at the results with such rapidity ; it had, how-
ever, been done with admirable perspicuity ; and in a
somewhat extended voyage the Chairman had made, he
had been gratified by finding that these extraordinary
lectures were well known over the Continent, and had
penetrated even to Alexandria and Algeria, and had
everywhere excited the most lively interest. He would
ask them to drink the health of their friend Mr. Bidder,
with thanks for his long•continued and valuable services
to the Institution.
Mr. BIDDER thanked his friends sincerely f-r their re-
ception of his name, and especially be felt gratified by
the complimentary manner in which the Chairman had
mentioned the attempt which he had made to explain
his process of mental arithmetic; he had long intended
to bring that subject before the members, but had re-
served it for the presidency of his old friend Mr. Ste-
phensou, and he felt highly gratified that his exertions
had been considered useful to a society in whose welfare
he had always felt great interest.
With respect to the special object of the meeting, the
alacrity with which the proposition of the testimonial
was universally received, was such that his task as trea-
surer became comparatively easy ; he was in the position
of a coachman with a willing, or rather over-free team,
needing the curb and drag rather than the whip ; the
result was peculiarly gratifying to him, and he added his
best wishes to those which had been so deservedly ex-
pressed to their worthy secretary.
It was about thirty years since Mr. Bidder joined the
institution, and if he had a reproach to make, it was that
the members did not, so frequently as they ought, have
social gatherings which must be productive of mutual
good. When the number of members was very small,
they frequently dined together, and this day's proceedings
showed that a large number could meet with equal satis-
faction, and be MS certain it would conduce to the good
of the institution.
M. Loefue M.P., said he was permitted to propose
A toast which, he was assured, would be received with
enthusiasm ; it was the health of that man and disting-
uished engineer, Mr. Robert Stephenson, who now so
worthily presided over the institution, whose members
had this day done themselves honour in recognising the
valuable services of their old friend Mr. Manby. That
his efforts bad been attended with complete success the
proceedings of the day amply proved, and the testi-
menial offered to him shewed how fully they appreciated
his services.
He had heartily concurred with the Chairman, in his
remarks as to the advance of engineering soierice dur-
ing the reign of her present Majesty ; and be rejoiced
that in this country they were permitted to exercise their
' professional duties unfettered by Government interfer-
ence. This might be approaching a dangerous topic,
but he had often before given his opinion, and it had
been cordially received. Looking around the room, and
1 observing the intelligence, skill and talent embraced by

the inst tution, he felt great pride in belorging to a
society, the labours of a hose members were universally
known and appreciated, and who were individually the
missionaries of civilisation throughout the world. This
position could scarcely have been reached but for the in-
stitution, which attracted towards it all that mental
power and practical skill, which, when combined, con-
duced so materially to the nation's wealth and the peo-
ple's prosperity. Reverting to the toast he had the
honour to propose ; no man occupied a more prominent
position than their excellent President, and no man was
more worthy of that position. His history was that of
most of the great men of this count!), he had sprung
from the ranks of the peopl,, and by his own extrtions
alone, he had attained his present high reputation, and
established a fame which was indissolubly connected
with the greatest works of the present period. He gave
them the herlth of Mr. R. Stephenson, President, and
the Institution of Civil Engineers, over which he so,
worthily presided.
Mr. IL STEPHENSON, in returning thanks, cordially
subscribed to all that had fallen from Mr. Locke., with
respect to the advantages afforded by the institution, in
bringing together men of intelligence and skill, and con-
ferring great benefit upon the profession generally, but
more especially in allaying that effervescence of feeling
engendered by professional contests, which were now
conducted in a spirit to induce mutual respect and esteem.
He regretted the absence of his friend, Mr. Brunel, with
whom he had maintained arduous struggles, which he
could now look back upon with such pleasure as almost
to desire to fight again "The Battle of the Gauges."
Mr. FIELD raid, as one of the founders of the insti-
tution, and now be believed the oldest member, he well
recollected the time when their meetings were few and
small in numbers, and their ultimate success was very
problematical ; their great difficulty was to find a secre-
tary combining all the qualifications they required, be-
cause such a man would posresa engineering knowledge
and Other talents which wouid enable him to strikstitut'
a more profitable course. They tried many good mei,
and he despaired of ever finding the proper man, but at
length his old friend Mr. Manby was prevailed upon to
take the position, and for the last eighteen years they
had all witnessed the success of his efforts.

The result., from so small and unpromising a begin-
ning, hnd astonished as much as they had gratified him.
They were now entering on a new phase of the existence
of the society. Mr. Manby had partially withdrawn
from the post of Secretary, with honours which he hoped
would long he enjoyed, and they had in prospect as his
successor a gentleman who was well known to them
from his long as ociation with Mr. Manby as his pupil,
and who appeared to be just the person they wanted.
He begged to propose, " Success to the Institutian of
Civil Engineer," coupling with it the name of Mr. Jas.
Forrest, the Assistant-Secretary.
Mr. FORREST said, that throigh the kindness of his
friend Mr. Manby, he had been incidentally connected
with the institution for nearly fourteen years, and by the
council he had been selected to succeed to the office
which had been so long and so ably filled as to merit the
demonstration of the day. He only hc,ped that when be
stepped into the position with its responsibilities, he
might, by following the footsteps of his predecessor,
equally merit their confidence ; he should try to do so,
and with their kind assistance he trusted to performing
the duties of the post so as to promote the best interests
of the society.
Mr. GLYNN begged permission to propose " Success
to the Great Eastern Steam Ship," coupling with the
toast the name of Mr. Scott Russell.

Mr. SCOTT RUSSELL said he was undoubtedly proud
of being the builder of the great ship, and should feel
still prouder if she achieved the success he ventured to
anticipate. The most remarkable feature connected
with it was that a body of men should be found
who world subscribe 700,0001. for an undertak-
ing, the success of which was declared to be very proble-
matical ; that feeling would, however, be diminished
when it was known that three-fourths of the shares in
the underaking were held by members and associates of
the Institution of Civil Engineers. That fact alone spoke
volumes for the safety of the structure. Mr. Brunel,
who must be called the father of the project, bad desired
to have the smallest ship capable of taking its own fuel
to Australia and back, and conveying such a cargo of
goods arid passengers as should be remunerative. Calcu-
lation showed the actual dimensions to be necessary, and
the system of cell Oar constructon adopted at the Britannia
Bridge afforded the strength of these vastly increased pro-
portionP, which bad at first seirprised even English
engineers, with their habit of regarding everything as
possible. The sin did not, however, astonish even the
merchants, who contemplated finding cargoes for her
without trouble. It would be a proud day bosh for
Mr. Brunel, (whose absence he regretted), and for him,
when the "Great Eastern" was committed to her proper
element. The ship was a specimen of what the com-
bined qualities of mea could produce, and it impressed
upon all beholders the advantages of such union as the
institution afforded the means of encouraging. United
they could do almost anything, and their efforts must
benefit their country, and be conducive to their own
vod.

The Chairman then quitted the chair, and every one
retired early, well satisfied with the proceedings of the
day.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ASCOT RACES-WEDNESDAY.

The Heath presented Unit dreary appearance
characteristic of all race-courses on a wet day. The
few spectators who lined the course opposite the
Grand Stand kicked their heels about" the sod-
den grass with a kind of listless indifference to the
proceedings, and exposed themselves to the heavy
showers that fell at quick intervals with a resigna-
tion which showed that before setting out they had
been bent upon pursuing sport under difficulties.
Few carriages were to be seen, and they had no
lady occupants, the gentlemen inside them hud-
dling close together, scarcely emerging from their
shelter to see the horses as they shot past them.
At times, when the rain descended more heavily
than usual, the Grand Stand enclosure appeared
deserted, and at other times, when only slight
showers were falling, it showed a perfect forest of
umbrel'a=, or, as it was remarked, it appeared as if
mushrooms of enormous size had suddenly. sprung
up there during the pelting rain. Thunder, too,
occasionally burst in loud claps or rumbled in the
distance, but a bright gleam of sunshine now and
then relieved the general gloom, and the dark
clouds occasionally broke, revealing bright patches
of a deep blue sky. Just as thesport was concluded
the rain ceased, and when we quitted the Heath
the sun was shining brightly, lighting up gaily the
surrounding landscape.
The racing was most interesting, and was tho-
roughly enjoyed by the dreadnought turfites, who,
regardless of wind and weather, will congregate
together. Tho Wednesday, although it is popu-
larly considered an " off" day, furnishes certainly
the " prettiest" racing of the week ; the appear-
ance of the competitors for a Hunt Cup as they de-
scended the hill on the New Mile being particu-
larly striking and picturesue. The triumph of Lord
Londesborour.;h caused general gratification, and
the trophy which he gained by the prowess of his
filly Bonheur is worthy of his sideboard. It is a
candelabrum, standing about 24 feet high, of pure
and simply design, having branches for six lights,
which can be moved, and the stem and upper part
used as a stand for flowers. The stem rises from a
rocky base, on which are represented in high relief,
on one side, two fallow deer and a recumbent doe.
This cup, which is very appropriate in its details,
is from the design of Mr. Thomas Brown
The admirable patience with which young Ray-
nor rode the winner was deservedly noticed ; nor
must we omit to re-echo the terms of mamenda-
tion which were occasioned by the excellent start
effected by Mr. Edward Hibburd, who was act-
ing for his brother, who is, unfortunately, inca-
pacitated, by severe indisposition, from discharging
his usual duties. By the way, the Vase which was
won yesterday by Mr. Howard's Arsenal, was ma-
n ufactured at the establishment of Messrs.. Garrard
Panton-street, Haymarket. It is designed
and
modelled by Mr. Cotterill, who has accomplished
the task committed to his hands in a
"Cupo st a
admir-
able manner. The Vase, or rather
," is
capacious tankard of bright siilyer is,ecrahuge paable of con-
flgon has
taining upwards of a gallo.srepresentedn. h
a lid or cover, on which l
truth and spirit the contest
of with great
a boar, brought to
bay, with two feroci?usd dog
s.
follows :
The sport was decided as
The Coronation Stakes, :of 100 Boys each, half ft, for
3-yr-Olds fillies, Sat 71b. One mile. 14 subs.
Lord Exeter's Beechnut, Bst 71b (FOrdhani) 1
Lord Portsmouth's yacanora, Bst 71b ......(A. Day) 2
Betting- 5 to 2 on Ayacanora.
They alternately led for the first bay mile, when
Beechnut took up the running, carried it on the end,
winning easily byu length.
The Windsor Castle Stakes of 10 soya each, with 100
added, for 3-yr-olds; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 31b.
, Certain winners extra. One mile. 23 subs.
Baron ilo'Lt.child's Sydney, 9st (D. Hughes) 1
Mr. R. Sherwooci Fright, Bst 111b...(R. Sherwood) 2
i:
Mr. M. Dennett's Zaidee, Bst 71b (Fordham) 3
Betting-6 to 4on ;2to 1 agst Sydney ;8 to

1 agst Fright.
Fright led to the distance, where Syal:v headed him,
winning in an easy manner by half a length. L.2.4ee wars
beaten at the distance, and was pulled up opposite
Stand.
The Royal Hunt Cup, a piece of plate value 200 Bove by
subscriptions of 10 save each, with 100 added, for all
ages. New Mile. 46 subs.
Lord Londesborough's Rosa Bonheur, by Touchstone,
3 yrs, sat 101 b (Ray ner) 1.
Lord de Mauley's Cotswold, 4 yrs, 6s 71b Land) 2
Mr. Alexander's Humbug, 3 yrs, sst 41b ...... (Perry) 3
The following also ran :—The Early Bird, Flacrow,
Artillery, Polmoodie, Theodora, Kestrel, Manganese,