The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-13 00:00:00

Won in a canter.

SIIDBROOK-PARK HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT.
—On Tuesday evening last an elegant soirée was given by
Dr. Ellis, the proprietor of this establishment, at which
many members of the aristocracy and a large concourse of
the neighbouring gentry were present. The beautiful and
extensive grounds were laid open on the occasion, and being
only divided by a wire fence from Richmond-park, the en-
livening strains of the military band attracted great num-
bers from the neighbouring villages. The exquisitely spread
table of innocent cates, choice fruits, and other delicacies
was adorned by a profusion: of decanters of all colours, in-
viting a trial of their contents. But, though filled from the
limpid stream, the merry countenances of the guests gave
ample testimony that they did not require the generousj nice
of the grape to aid their enjoyment. The company sepa-
rated at about eleven o'clock.

[ADVERTISEMENT.] BOTANIC WATER AND
BEARS' GiLEASE.—When the hair is becoming thin, and fall-
ing off', the only effectual remedy, besides shaving the head,
is the use of the two above-named articles, applied alter-
nately, the botanic water to cleanse the roots from scurf, and
as a stimulant, and the bears' grease as a nourisher. If any
further evidence was required of the virtues of bears' grease
for renovating and preserving the hair, Mr. Catlin's account
of the quantity used, and the length of hair obtained by
some of the North American Indians, would be a sufficient
answer.—Koss & Sows, 119 and 120, Bishopsgate-street,
London, who first introduced the use of bears' grease in this
country, and who fat and kill the animals, recommend the
public to purchase none other but with their names and
address printed on the pot, or the chances are their obtain-
ing a spurious article.

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HULL, JUNE 9.—The Swan, arrived here from
Greenland, left on the 20th May, and reports as follows :
May 4. The Hebe, with 1,400 seals, going to the northward,
had been struck by a sea which carried away a quarter, and
knocked one of the crew overboard. May 5. The St. George,
with 200 seals. The Rufus, with 280 seals; lost forefoot,
and making much water; going to the whale fishery. May
10. The Eliza, with 5,000 seals, GO tuns, making much
water. May 20. The Argo, with 450 seals, 4 tuns; had lost
one boat and was very leaky.

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IMPORTATION OF SUGAR FROM FRANCE.—A vessel
has just arrived in the docks from Dunkirk, having on board
5,'38.5 bags of sugar, and comprising the entire cargo, and
consigned to order. This is the first instance of a cargo of
sugar (doubtless the produce of a more distant part of the
globe) having been imported from France since the repealed
laws of navigation and importation came into operation,
which now readers such an arrival admissible for consump-
tion in this country. This importation was further of in-
terest, as being an instance of a British vessel having been
employed for purposes not previously allowed.

SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT.--On Monday afternoon, be-
tween three and four o'clock, a scaffold, on which seven men
were employed, at the new buildings, Calthorpe-street,
Camden-town, suddenly gave way, and the whole of them
were hurled to the ground from a height of thirty feet. A
quantity of building material fell at the same time, and they
were hurried beneath it. A number of men set to work, and
the poor fellows were speedily extricated. Mr. Palsgrave,
tl:e builder of Ebury-streeti sustained a fracture of both legs.
Three of the workmen are so dreadfully injured that there
are no hopes of their recovery. The remainder escaped
with a few bruises.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT BRISTOL.—An extensive
and destructive fire, which placed the ancient parish church
of St. James, Bristol, in considerable peril, broke out on Sun-
day morning last upon an extensive range of premises on St.
James' Church Parade in that city, in the occupation of Mr.
;:torie, silversmith and pawnbroker. These premises, the
eastern end of which is built against the western wall of the
church, were first discovered to be on fire soon after 3 o'clock
by the policeman on the beat, and he immediately gave
an alarm and caused the city engine and the engines of the
different fire-offices to be brought to the spot. The com-
bustible nature of a large portion of the stock on the
premises, and that part of the warehouse having a great
amount of timber in their structure, caused the fire to burn
with such intensity as to render it speedily apparent that
any efforts to save the bulk of the building would be
futile, and the exertions of the persons assi,ting were conse-
quently directed to preserving the premises connected on
either side, which fortunately escaped with slight damage ;
but, although the most strenuous exertions were made, the
fire could not be got under until the whole of the warehouses
with a valuable stock of clothes and an immense number of
pledges of various kinds belonging to poor persons, had been
destroyed. The persevering efforts used by the firemen and
police constables were successful in preserving the church
and a front shop, in which fortunately the greater part of the
stock of plate and watches had been deposited. The loss is
variously estimated at from 5,000'. to 10,0001. Mr. Stone
is insured for the premises and stock in two different in-
surance offices, but the poor persons who own the pledges
will have to suffer the loss of all differences between the
salue of their pawns and what they have received by way of

loan upon them.
CONSECRATION OF ST. BARNABAS CHURCII
AND COLLEGE, PIMLICO.—On Tuesday one o the most re-
markable churches ever erected in the metropolis was con-
secrated by the Bishop of London, in the presence of the
Bishops of Oxford, Salisbury, and Brechin, Archdeacons
Thorpe, Manning, and Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Pusey, the
Rev. W. Sewell, the Rev. J. Keble, and upwards of 200
other clergymen connected with what is usually termed the
High Church party, all of whom appeared in full canonicals,
and presented a very imposing appearance. There were also
present the Earl of Carlisle, Earl Nelson, Lore', Campden,
Lord Fielding, Lord Castlereagh, Sir John Harrington, Bart.,
Lord John Manners, M.P., Mr. J. B. H0pe,11.1.P., Mr. Brain-
ston, M.P., and other noblemen and gentlemen. The new
church and college of St. Barnabas are situate in that part
of Pimlico which abuts upon Chelsea, and have long been
looked upon with much interest. The internal decorations
of the Church are of the most superb description, the chan-
cel being in appearance not unlike that of the Roman
Catholic cathedral in St. George's•fields. Under the east-
ern part of the chancel is a crypt of a very curious construc-
tion. The windows of the church are of an elaborate cha-
racter, and have been filled with stained glass at an expense
of many hundred pounds. The altar, the font, the vessels,
the illuminated office, books for the service of the altar, the
vestments, the corona lucis on the altar, the eagle of bras,,
together with many costly ornaments, are the gifts of pri-
vate individuals. The first stone of the college was laid on
St. Barnabas Day, 1846, by the Marquis of Westminster,
who gave the site both for the church and college. It is in-
tended to educate choristers and other youths in the college,
and to establish a body of sisters of mercy for parochial
visiting. The church is intended to be entirely free, without
pews or paid seats. Full choral service was performed by
the Rev. T. Helmore and the boys of her Majesty's Chapel
Royal, after which a sermon was preached by the Bishop of
Loden. The consecration services are to be continued during
the week, the sermons to be preached by the Bishop of Ox-
ford. Dr. Pusey, Archdeacon Manning, the Rev. W. Sewel:,
and the Rev. F. Bennett. It is understood that Mr. A. J. B.
Hope, M.P., has been one of the principal contributors to-
wards the new church and college of St. Barnabas.