The Sun.
London, England, 1829-05-30 00:00:00

CHRIST'S HOSPITAL.

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,e building of the new Dining Hall attaeiied to
The above. Hospital, the foundation-stone of which
was laid by the late Duke of Yolk a few years ago,
having been completed, the.ceremony of opening it
.
the first time took place yesterday, in the pro-
iseime of the
.Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and the whole of
the Civic Authorities..
'fit twelve, the hour limited for the admission cf
ewnpany by tickets, there were assembled upwards
bf 1,200 persons, the majority of tvliorn were ele-
gantly- dressed females. Amongst those present
weir Prince Leopold, the Duke of Norfolk, Duke
of Devonshire, Marquis Camden, Earl Spencer,
tad Darnley, Earl Stamford, Eerl Clarendon, Earl
°f Surrey, Sir Francis Feeling, the Bishop of Darr-
4Jta; Lord Althorp, Sir William Curtis, Alderman
-kir Charles FloWer, Sir C. S. Hunter, Seholey,
4tkins, Hevgioe K-v Crowder, Sir Peter Lawie,
Woodate.. - ' ' '.
' The new Hall stands nearly due east and west,
ii ill an % elegant and substantial building in the
attic style of architecture.
W
Shortly
,before twelve o'clork the Lord Mayor,
Whoh came his state carriage, accompanied by the
teived all,a gic., arrived at the Hosp;tal, and was re-
t the eastern entrance by Mr. Poynder, the
Treesttrer, and a number of Governors of the Cita-
:ltY• They proceeded to the dininghall, which' is
area IT with neatness and durability-; it is 187 feet
long by MI feet wide, and in height 4(j. feet. There
ate ix
lofty Gothic windows on the sou.h, between
tile centre reee,ses of which are four fine paintings,
Purchased .for the teew Hall, consisting of Faith
Hope, Truth ,
, and Justice. Over the haulers, at the
weatern extremity, is the fine old painting of the
l' l'reaentation of the Charter to the Hospital by
•King .Edward the Sixth." On the north side ap-
pertre the. arge Painting, formerly in the old hall, of
Ore "Peel sentation of the Children to Charles 11., at
1118 Dr:Ming ROOM," by \Teri°. On the eastern
ode, :and over the pi incipal entrance, is the °rpm
gallery,- ou either aide of which is a window of
trained glass of great brilliance of colour. Over
the lower centre entrance there appear the words:—
Fear God, Honour therotherhood, Honour the
%enrichers
tine B
' Eight larg enaili four smaller plain bronze
fretted are susPended from the roof,
which is
and painted to resemble oak. The sides of
ftile room arc decorated w ith armorial bearings of the
itin6pi.il benefactors to the charity, with the date of
their donations, the names of deceased treasurers, &c.
ktlPulpit is placed in the centre of the north side.
„T 60% .he boys belonging to the charity, to the number
P' were aeated at four long dinin tables, Ivilich extended nearly the whole length ofg the hall.
t' the entrance of the children a voluntary was per-
'Wined by Mr. Gleen, who presided at the organ.
it, Ile Lord Mayor having taken the chair, with
~ti,tiee Leopold, .the Duke of Norfolk, &c. on his
13-1(1:itt, the 'Bishop of Llandaff, who officiated. for the
t,,,,"°
Pl 4 London, entered the pulpit and read the
--olving.prayer :
„` O. -Eternal GOD, whose Almighty power directed'
i'm Counsels of man's heart, and without whose aid the
let
concerted works of human wisdom are perishable and
but fervent
we beseech thee, the tribute of cur humble,
:,it ferient thanksgivings for that goodness which has en-
'l led'. thy servants on this day to perfect a work coolie-
!rah('
to 'thy honour and the benefit of destitute and
littheries, children. Vouchsafe thy blessing upon this
o,"°Yal and ancient Foundation : prosper the labours of all
o,"e who minister within its walls: reward the liberality
a7j' all who have contributed to its support: and raise up,
,"144°1.e thee,, a constant succession of pious benefactors,
has°7,m‘l°l,llcellee may restore what the hand of time
arise, 7"Pa'reg ; and whose wisdom may, under thy gold-
, tee, at over its future prosperity. Inspire into the
arte Of '1
,L. :dose, whose tender age has been here nurtured
,14 ,“. paths of virtue and the precepts of the Gospel,
i:fela a grateful sense of thy mercies as may have a salutary
1,1 uence on their conduct, in whatever station it may ,!!" thy gracious Providence to place them. Look flown
inil "'Passion on these thy children, who, removed from
e temptations and sorrows of life, are yet sheltered be-
-441; the protection of this house, and partakers of its
khilet'its; and enable them by .thy grace to grow in the
,it'leted ge of thi Word, and to advance in the cultiv..on
lit uatfal learning and in all the virtues of a Christian
ti e• And grant, 0 LORD, that this Foundation may con-
trpillue ta be a refuge to the afflicted, a firm support of thy
1 Thesel):- • prayers and praises we humbly offer unto thy
Ill'in- MAJESTY, in the name-and through the mediation
441Lhy, Son, Jzsus: exiatsx, our Loan, who liveth and,
CLI"b, with thee and the lIOLY GHOST ever one GOD,
CI Without end," •
ip ie- Lord's Prayer having been said, Mr. John
luilOurdin -White, the second Grecian, delivered
„
ar'unle Loin verses on -the occasion. Motto from
villa :
i -"- 0 Fortunati, quorum jam mcenia surgunt."
deli 'IN Francis- Richard Btgbie, seniour Grecian,
*ered an Oration in English. .
, After the usual prayers and grace, the boys
Ilit°°l' of a substantial dinner, consisting of roast
tecrihan4 plum
the cheers
compay,
Pudding.
about three.o'clock, retired amidst
- of the numerous scholars.

Th,

- TUE SCILLY ISLANDS.
gentleman perfectly competent is now on his
tily into t Ornwall,and thence to the Scilly Islands,
p°l. the purpose of making a survey, valuation, and
volt purpose
kis m • ' the whole of them, for and en behalf of
°JestY, the .of corn owner of them as part of the Duchy
ellra li:bail . These islands have, for very many
the Crown,
granted on lease fromand
te Dukes of Leeds is the present lessee, whose
heldrl will expire in about two years, and has been
11 by his ancestors for about 200 years ; and
inhettrke.ns much distress has been experienced by thei.
te,,lituts at various times, especially in those o
ter•leitY ef crops of-sore, the principal object of thend
tiiiiieY is for the purpose of making an inquiry, ann.
1,114 into consideration the most eligible means _
peorhtiog the condition and circumstances of the
hito7„),and by aiding and assisting them in bringing
,i)f tyiVnlition a greater portion of the land, much
by oik:e° is now uncultivated; and also to endeavor
the Means which may suggest themselves n
tneme:u'ae of the survey, to strike at some better
Ittiti the of employment for the inhabitants, fishing
tut til-e: Manufacture of kelp being the only mean:
Pitttieef Present sustenance,—whereas, as the soil i
ye
bsi-uuharlY fertile, and the climate as mild and sa.
ye hoped any part of the south of France, it may
.4pit°-!u, by exertions, and an expenditure of some
ttted a' in building an otel and other public accom-
ki4,tiut°3) invalids and other persons for pleasure
to l oe induced to resort there as well as
'he p'enz4nee, on account of the fine air there.--
~14.„1.;ate six principal islands inhabited, viz., St.
,4011,83 the largest, where there is a harbour, gar.-
Natiii% atid custom=house, and the contents of this
1„.-te . . . 1 640 acres, 1,400 population.
_ ._ .. .............. ,
it7lo. ................. 880
t°lonia's 720
. ...........
11..
,4gnts ......... .... 390
...... .... 330
• "on. .............. 120

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4,090 2,616
,t,olitkih are also eleven smaller islands, the largest
4,1114);Dig BO acres, and the rest of various contents,
,t,41 •,-*eri and th2smallest containing only about
thellei:,B' And bt.e*sides these there are 21 islets.--
Whit "led survey is undertaken with a view to a
*ithrq hearty co-operation of the resentp lessee
eFtlitit.4,Rajesty for the improvement of the people
1)4 ,tai)4lllllancis; and it is hoped, by an advancement
},nrtr i much -will be effected to this end. Mi.
• a the gentleman who has been employed by
the 16,,At's Duchy of Cornwall to resort there fur
; TVPI °se above described.
i°l4Ne,l4B,t and best book published on these islands.
4.,°'lei's View of the Scilly Islands, 1822,"
the we refer our readers. A survey was made
lihee .17eigli °I Charles but, we believe, twine
(1/414:te)cttlillt for trigonometrical purposes, by t
'Lief) ar talent.
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11,,atillo-,...Eir1 of ESSEX entertained the Duke of
444 distinuihe d party at (limier, on Thtirs-
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