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enable them to assist those refugees from all countries l
Europe who were now obliged to land on the shores of
Ehgland. He sonid not deny that a gloom had settled
around the cause of Poland. To be sure the late Hun-
garian cies appeared to offer a favourable opportunity
for the Poles to attempt once more to tear their Russian
bonds asunder. The Hungarians for a while fought
nobly, gallantly, triumphantly, but Russia came into
the fish, threw her sword into the scale, and succeeded
at last in overwhelming them by force of numbers; and
when Hungary ibll all hope for Poland, for the present
at least, passed away. But did be on this account despair?
Noi he did not doubt that justice would be ultimately
triumplt. A Oghteous cause was always successful
and tri in the end prevailed; and the cause of
Poland was as righteous, as just, and as true
as it ever was; and so far from desponding, he would
rattier impress on the minds of his Polish friends that
they might be called upon every moment to take advan-
tage of some crisis favourable to their recovering their
country's freedom; for such was the state of society
throughout all parts of 1300 re—such was the state of
convulsive agitation and transition that existed, that
at any moment political and social Europe might be
shaken to its foundation ; and, therefore, he would
urge the people of Poland to be prepared to avail
themselves of every just and righteous means which
would enable them to turn that crisis, whenever it did
arrive, to aecount—(Hear)—and in the meanwhile to
endeavour in every way to strengthen the moral in-
fluence which their nation possessed in Europe. For
amidst all their reverses and misfortunes, the Poles might
encourage themselves by the reflection that they would
leave a proud inheritance to their children—the heritage
of an imperishable fame—for, though Poland was van-
quished and trodden under foot, she fell amidst the
regrets, the sympathies, the admiration of the civilized
world; and he would, at that moment, rather be a
son of Poland, oppressed as she was, than the great
colossus of the North, with his blood-stained trophies
and his organized hordes.—(Hear, hear.) Let the
Poles impress that on their countrymen and their
obildren ; let them know the necessity of keeping
up the proud moral position which they held in the
eyes of Europe, and when the crisis did come for them
to strike another blow for their liberty, they would do
so with the good wishes, the earnest hopes, and the fervent
prayers of all surrouOing nations for their success.
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks. _ _ _

Mr. J. A. SMITH, M.P., proposed a vote of thanks to
the Honorary Secretary, Mr. Birkbeck for the valuable
services he had at all times rendered to the association.
Lieutenant CHARLES SZULCZEWSKI seconded the
motion, and said he could not allow the proceedings to
close without thanking the honorary secretary on be-
half of himself and his countrymen for the impor-
tant, valuable, and zsalous exertions which he had
mi_de on behalf of the unfortunate Poles in
this country. Many other institutions bad existed in
different parts of Europe for the purpose of assisting the
Poles, but they had all been swept away amidst the
changes which' ad taken place, and only in England,
the true land of liberty and freedom, was there one left,
and to that the Poles might look as an encouraging
though solitary proof that the freedom of their country
was not yet hopeless.—(Hear.)
Mr. BIRICBECR returned thanks in appropriate terms,
and the meeting separated.

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT. . _

The Nobility, Patrons of the Opera, and the Public are respectfully
informed that a Grand Extra Night will take place

On 'THURSDAY next, May 9,
When will be presented (for the first time these two years) Bellini's
celebrated Opera,

I PURITANI.

Elvira, Madame Sontag (herfirstapPearance in that character) ;
Gebrgio, Signor Lablache ; Riccardo, Signor Coletti; and Arturo,
Signor Baucards (Ms first appearance in that character).
With various entertainments in the Ballet Department, including
the new and original Grand Pas de Trois (composed by M. Paul
Taglioni, the Maisie by Signor Pugni), entitled
LES GRACES,

Euphrosine, Mdlle. Carlotta Ghisi ; Thalia, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ;
Egle, Mdlle. Itmalia Ferraris.
Applicattor4 for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the
Bex-office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
A. Grand Classical, Dramatic, Miscellaneous Concerted
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will tap place on MONDAY
MORNINO, May 13, selected from the following, admired authors :
Weber, Spolir, Purcell, 31. Locke, Spontini, Paeaiello, Meyerbeer,
Cimarosa, Haydn, Beethoven, Rossini, and embracing several highly
interesting novelties. On this occasion will appear Madame Sontag,
Parodi, 31d51e. Giuliani, Miss Catherine Hayes, Mille. Ida
Bertrand, and Madame Frezzolini ; Signori Calzorali, Sims Reeves,
Baucarde, Colatti, Bellettl, Lorenzo, and F. Lablacho. Herr
Muller and Signor Lablache, supported by all the Instrumental and
Choral resources of the Theatre.

The whole under the direction of Mr. Balfe.
-Amongst other novelties, Madame Sontag will bare the honour to
sing the " Swiss Airs," by Eckert, and the variations on " Ah vous
dirai-je," by Adolphe Adam, as sung by her with the most enthusi-
astic success at the Concerts of the Grand Conservatoire of Paris;
In addition to which will be presented a Trio for three Tenors, a Trio
for three Basses, and a Trio for threp Sopranos.
Was Concert will commence at Two o'clock.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Boxes Two Guineas.
Pitt Stalls ..•• -• 12s. bd. I G Very Stalls •• • •
Pitt ••....•••• ss. 6d. Gallery •• • • 2s. 6d.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, mad Tickets to be made at the
Box-office of as Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TOMORROW EVENING
Will be performed (ftr the last time) Verdi's favourite Opera:,
ERNANI.
Ernani, Mr. Sims Reeves; Ruy Gomez, Signor Bellettl ; Carlo V.,
signor Lorenzo ; Elvira, Madile. Parodi.
After which the highly successful new and original grand
Pas de Trois (by MM. Paul Taglioni et Gosselin, the Music by Signor
Pugni), entitled _ . _