The Sun.
London, England, 1868-07-09 00:00:00

THE EYRE TESTIMONIAL FUND.
PRESIDENT.
Sir RODERICK J. MURCHISON, B tr%, K.C.B.
VICE-PRESIDENTS.
THOMAS CARLYLE. Esq.
The Hon. Major ANSON, M.P. and V.C.
COMMTTEE.
Field-Marshal Sir William
Gomm, G.C.B.
Col. H. Lowther, M.P.
Alexander Macdougall, Esq.
H. G. Bohn, Esq.
J. A. Boaumout, Esq.
W. B. Watson, Esq.
The Hon. Francis Lawloy.
Capt. Gar nham.
Col. Henry De Bathe.
Thomas Chambers, Esq.
B. B. Greene, Esq. (of the firm
of Blytb, Green, and Co.)
Admiral Sir William Bowles,
K.G.B.
Lord Ormathwaite.
Sq. John Davis, Bt., K.C.B.
Hon. Rowland Winn.

Lord De Blaquire.
Col. Brownlow• Knox, M.P.
J. W. Cater, Esq. (of Cater

and Sons).
Sir William Bagge, Bart.,

Sir George Russell-Clark,

K.C.B.
Capt.: Valrond Clark.
S. C. Hall, Esq.
Sir Lionel Smith Gordon, Bt.
Lieut.-Col. Johnston.
Alan Lambert, Esq.
Capt. Oliver, R.N.
William Vansittart, Esq.
Viscount MelviliN, G.C.B.
John Arnold, Esq.
Lord Headley.
Lord Boston.
(With power to add to their number.)
In consequence of the earnest wishes of a large portion
of the public that a testimonial should be presented to
Mr. Eyre, to mark their appreciation of the services he
has rendered to his country in saving from destruction a
great British colony ; and it being deemed unadvisable by
the Committee of the "Eyre Defence Fund" in any way
to interfere at present with the moneys at their disposal
(proceedings in the Court of Queen's Bench being still
pending), it has been determined to organise a special
testimonial fund. To afford an opportunity to all classes
to contribute to this testimonial, amounts from is. and up-
wards will be received. A short address will be drawn up
and placed in the hands of authorised persons for the col-
lection of signatures.
The London Committee being most desirous that Local
Committees should be formed throughout the country, in-
vite persons willing to form such committees to communi-
cate with the Honorary Secretary, who will at once for-
ward printed instructions and forms.
Ladies and Gentlemen of known position, or other per-
sons furnishing references, will have collecting cards sent
them on application. Provincial Bankers are invited to
apply for subscription books.
The first list of donations will shortly appear.
Subscriptions may be paid to any of the undermentioned
London Bankers : —Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Smi th,
Payne, and Smith, No. 1, Lombard-street; Messrs Childs,
Temple-bar; United Service Bank, 9, Waterloo-place,
Pall-mall ; London and Westminster Bank ; and Messrs.
Harries, Farquhar, and Co., St. James's-street.
All communications to be addressed to 9, Waterloo-
place, Pall-mall.

HAMILTON HUME, lion. Sec.

_IFE BOAT SERVIC ES.—During the Storms of
JI.J the past year the National Lifeboat Institution con-
ributed to the saving of 1,086 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 36 vessels from destruction. The Institution
also ..xpended £31,845 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £3,189 for rewards.
The Committee of the institution earnestly appeal to the
public for assistance to enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 187 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will bo thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.