The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-13 00:00:00

SCHOOL.

The 39th anniversary dinner of this society was
held on Saturday, at the London Tavern, Bishops-
gate-street. The Earl of Carlisle presided, and was
supported by upwards of 100 of the friends of the in-
stitution. The schools were established in 1812,
originally for the purpose of boarding, clothing, and
educating both boys and girls, being the children of
respectable Yorkshire parents who had been reduced
by misfortune, and who were resident within 10 miles
of the General Post-office ; but it has recently been
determined that the benefits of the society shall hence-
forth be confined to boys only, one of whose parents
shall have been born in Yorkshire. The usual loyal
toasts having been drunk, the Noble Chairman pro-
posed, " Prosperity and Perpetuity to the Yorkshire
Society," and in doing so, expressed the great grati-
fication he had derived from:attending the examination
of the pupils. Their physical condition was mani-
fested by their ruddy hue and chubby appearance, and
their moral and intellectual training were equally
satisfactory. His Lordship did not, however, think
that the great county of York had fairly done what
she ought to have done in this matter. The very ex-
tent of that county no doubt operated against the
institution, for it was the besetting sin among all large
bodies of men for each person to indulge in the re-
flection that what he might leave undone somebody
else would do. But if every one argued in that way
nothing would be done at all. Little Westmoreland
had adopted a sounder logic, and had done more for
those whom she had sent forth than had that empire
o. a county, York, achieved for those of her destitute
brethren whose lot it was to sojourn in this gigantic
city. He hoped the men of Yorkshire would no
longer suffer themselves to lie under this reproach ;
and he exhorted the company present themselves not
to be fatigued in the work of well-doing.—(Cheers.)
In the course of the evening the Mayor of Bradford
expressed his conviction that means had not been
ad

opted to make the nature of the society sufficiently
well known to the people of Yorkshire ; otherwise
he was convinced that the committee would now he
able to support 100 boys instead of 35, which he un-
derstood was the actual number in the school. As a
Yorkshireman he felt perfectly ashamed at the small
number that were thus benefited by the institution.
The report stated that the committee had been obliged
to sell, during the last year, 4001. Three per Cent.
Stock, to make up the deficiencies in the funds for
the settlement of the preceding year's accounts ; and
had found it necessary to decrease the number of
children in the school from about 50 to 40. Dr.
Saner, the treasurer, and the originator of the society,
stated that the contributions on this occasion amounted
to about 5001., but he entertained a very sanguine
expectation, after the observations of the _Mayor of
Bradford, that by means of that gentleman's kind co-
operation with the committee the funds of the society
would be greatly and permanently augmented. The
dinner was served up by Mr. Bathe in his well-known
style of excellence, and the vocal arrangements were
very efficiently conducted by Mr. Bruton.

MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT, MAY 11.—WE
have had a much better market to-day than we have had for
the last three or four weeks. Spinners, as might naturally
be expected, have been asking a further advance for their
yarns; a small advance it has certainly been, yet not one
that would remunerate spinners at the present prices of
cotton, but that advance cannot be obtained. In yarns a
greater amount of business has been done than has been
transacted for some weeks, but in goods the business done
has been very limited. Prices have experienced little
alteration for goods or yarns since Thursday. Many of the
spinners are determined not to take the present prices for
yarns, but buyers appear to be quite as firm, and no advance
will be given. We have heard of but few transactions in
which the rates of the spinners have been conceded.
SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF MENDICITY.—
The annual general meeting of the supporters of this in-
stitution was held on Saturday, at the Society's office, 13,
Red Lion-square, the Marquis of Westminster in the chair.
The chairman,in opening the proceedings, stated that during
the past year the money they had subscribed was more
effectually and directly than ever laid out upon those for
whom it had been intended. The number of cases relieved,
the activity of the police, and especially the diminution
of begging-letters, were all proofs of the utility of the
society, and a consequent source of satisfaction to its
friends. The secretary then read a report, which was
adopted, on the motion of Sir John P. Boileau, Bart., se-
conded by Mr. Slaney, M.P. It appeared from the report
that a system had been established by which the managers
have arranged with the proprietors of some public baths to
admit, on their order, persons sent from the society. Most
of the speakers expressed their cordial approbation of
this measure, as conducive to both the moral and physical
welfare of the objects of their charity. The begging-letter
cases referred to the office were stated to have diminished
from 8,025 in the year 1847, to 5,747 in 1848, and to 4,525
in 1849, which was, no doubt, attributable to the publicity
given to the punishments inflicted, upon the writers. Of
905 vagrants committed, however, a large proportion had
been begging-letter impostors, and the number of convictions
would have been greater but for the reluctance of those im-
posed upon to come forward as witnesses. The penalty
awarded to those found guilty had been three months' im-
prisonment with hard labour. Other statistics were adduced
in proof of the value of the society's reports to the public;
and the statements of accounts showed for receipts, includ-
ing former balance, and other matters, 4,4431. 14s. Bd., with
a balance remaining over expenditure of 662/. 3s. 9d. There
were present the Right Hon. Lord Radstock, the Hon. E.
Phipps, Viscount Gage, Sir W. Sterling, Bart., Major Sothe-
by, and others. The usual complimentary votes terminated

the proceedings.
B LEN uEIM PALACE.---It is currently rumoured that
this magnificent building will shortly be open to the public
as heretofore„ every day except Saturday and Sunday. This
concession on the part of the Dike of Marlborough will gra-
tify the public much. It is to be hoped that care will be
taken to appoint civil and intelligent men to show the house
and grounds, and that their charges will be moderate and
well defined, so as to leave no ground for complaints to the
numerous body who now seek recreation in summer ex-
cursions.
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REPEAL or THE WINDOW-TAX. —A letter was
read at the Marylebone vestry on Saturday from Lord Dun-
can, M.P., acknowledging a vote of thanks passed to his
Lordship by the vestry, for his exertions to repeal the;window
duty. His Lordship assured the vestry that if the people
were only true to themselves that obnoxious impost would
be abolished before the next budget appeared.
METROPOLITAN WATER SUPPLY.—The Parlia-
mentary- Committee have decided that the standing orders
'ought not to be dispensed with in the case of this company
asking leave to deposit a petition for a Bill this session.
TEE SUICIDE AT WANDSWORTH.—On Saturday
evening Mr. W. Carter concluded an inquiry at the Spread
Eagle Hotel and Tavern, High-street, Wandsworth, relative
to the death of a gentleman at that time unknown, who
committed suicide there on Wednesday night. The name of
:the deceased, it appeared, was William Baker, and he was a
native of Kit gston. He had been employed as storekeeper
.at the Clarence Foundry in Liverpool; but, in consequence
of a dissolution of partnership in the concern, he had been
thrown out of employment, and, being of a desponding turn
of mind, it was conjectured that he had committed suicide
under the pressure of tear that he could not obtain another
engagement, The jury were unanimously of opinion that
deceased was of unsound mind when he committed the act,
and returned their verdict accordingly.
THE INFANT PRINCE.—We are informed that on
the baptism of the infant prince he will take the
Christi,n names of Arthur Patrick Albert. The first its
compliment to the Noble and Gallant Field-Marshal the
Duke of Wellington (as has been already announced) ; the
second in compliment to Ireland, and as commemorative of
'her Majesty's visit to the " green isle ;" and the last after
his illustrious father, the Prince Consort.

ROYAL ORTHOPEDIC HOiPlTAL.—Yesterday morn-
ing a sermon in aid of the funds of the above charity, was
preached at St. Germans Chapel Blackheath, by the Rev. J.
Wright, M.A., F.R. S., Chaplain to the Duke of Cambridge.
During a very eloquent appeal, the Rev. Gentleman warmly
advocated the claims of the charity,which, in curing and re-
moving different deformities to which the human frame is
subject, was daily conferring a most invaluable benefit upon
the community ; and needing, as the charity did, the further
co-operation of the benevolent, an urgent appeal was made
upon their liberality and sympathy. At the conclusion of
Divine service a liberal and gratifying collection was made
at the doors of the chapel.
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Sir G. and Lady Stanhope entertained at dinner on
Saturday, at their house in Grosvenor-place, the Bavarian
Minister and Baroness de Cetto, Lord and Lady Willoughby,
Count and Countess Wittgenstein, Count and Lady Cecil
De la Feld, Mr. and Lady M. Lindesay, Mr. and Mrs.
Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. Lethbridge, Sir E. Cockburn, and
Mr. Villiers.

ETON COLLEGE.—Mr. Creasy, the eminent bar•
rister and professor of history to the London University,
himself an Etonian, and also of King's College, Cambridge,
has just completed a work of great and general interest
entitled " Memoirs of Celebrated Etonians." No foundation
in the kingt.om has produced a greater number of men dis-
tinguished in the highest departments of military and civil
life than this ancient, renowned, and magnificent establish-
ment. Mr. Creasy's work will include sketches of the
greater number of these "worthies." Thus this new work
will have an historical value and possess interest not merely
for all Etonians, but for the public generally. Mr. Creasy's
book will be published on the day of the ensuing anniversary
dinner of the Etonians.
TESTIMONIAL TO THE MARQUIS OF TWEEDDALE.
The Society. of Madras have presented the Marquis of
Tweeddale, Governor and Commander-in-Chief 1842-1848,
with a very superb silver candelabrum, upwards of four feet
high, and of the value of 2,0004 modelled by Mr. A. Brown,
after a design of Mr. F. Grant, A.R.A., and under the in-
spection of Mr. Baily, R.A.., at the establishment of Messrs.
Hunt and Roskill, Bond-street. On the base of this very
elegant piece of plate is represented stag, boar, and wolf
hunting. A group surmounts the base, representing the
celebrated ancestor of the present Marquis, and the story of
his resistance to the Danes. The group consists of the
figures of the elder Hay and his eons, who attack a Danish
horseman and defeat him.
.The figures are beautiful speci-
mens of the art of modelling statuettes. They are very
spirited and full of character. The minuter portions of the
candelabrum are of elaborate workmanship, after the manner
of the times of Louis XIV. The work is one of great merit
and of the highest rank ofmodpm. art. The inscription,
which is short, says the testimonial is presented as " a token
of respect and esteem for the public and private worth of
George Bth Marquis of Tweeddale."
LADY ALICE PEEL'S SOIREE DANSANTE.—On
Friday night the Lady Alice had a "danse" at the family
mansion in Park-place, St. James's. About 200 of the elite
of fashionable society went on the occasion. We believe the
reunion was given as an introductionto Miss Peel, who has
recently made her debut in the fashionable world.
NOTTINGHAM LACE AND HOSIERY TRADE.—Nei-
ther of these stable articles of commerce of this town and
neighbourhood present any more favourable appearances
than that we have reported for the last. few weeks. Each
trade, it is said, is retarded by the ungemal weather we have
lately had. Yarn is still held at high rates, although the
sales have considerably diminished.—Nottingham Journal.
SINGULAR IMPORTATION.--An importation has
just taken place of a parcel of horseflesh from liamburgh,
for feeding cats and dogs, being the flesh of the horse dried
and salted in the ordinary manner of preparing the Article
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