The Sun.
London, England, 1842-04-27 00:00:00

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" To these must be added twenty bronzes before-mentioned,
making 291 works of fine art; in addition to which, ten casts,
in plaster, of the marble figure of a Magdalen,' purchased
by a prizeholder of last year, will be distributed.
" 'f he mode of distribution will be that which was adopted
on the last occasion, and therefore. hardly needs explanation here.
" With regard to the larger prizes, it has been strongly
urged from various quarters, that the Committee should reserve
to themselves the right of confirming, or otherwise, the prize-
holder's choice, in order to prevent the possibility of any fla-
grant misappropriation of the funds. Unwilling, however, to
interfere with the prize-holder's right of choice, your Com-
mittee are not disposed to alter the present regulations, but
desire to impress strongly on those who obtain prizes, the neces-
sity of using the utmost care and judgement in their selection;
to the end that the great object of the Association, namely,
the advancement of the Fine Arts, and the elevation of the
general taste, may be satisfactorily attained.
" To appreciate the highest efforts of art, education and
study are necessary. The power to enjoy these, and the ma-
nifold delights this power brings with it, will not come by in-
spiration, but must be sought for diligently. All can compre-
hend the merit of a faithful imitation of a familiar object ; most
persons can value representations of special and individual
nature, so to speak. These, however, useful and delightful as
they may be, are not the works which elevate the beholder,
and immortalize the artist : it is universal and general nature
which genius grasps and delineates—which exists everywhere
in part, nowhere as a whole; which, when represented, is called
the ideal, but is, in reality,nature, freed from the disfigurement
of accidents and circumstances, viewed at large, and from on high
Power to enjoy such works (almost equally as to produce them),
must be gained slowly and with effort; rich and ample, how-
ever, will be the reward of the endeavour, and most sedulously
should it be made. Let those who mistrust their present
power of judging, should they to-day gain the right of selecting
prizes, take prudent counsel, and let those works of art be
sought for which speak to the mind rather than to the eye.
Cei tain it is, that only by pursuing such a course may great
good be expected to result from the Association.
" For the two chief prizes your Committee would strongly
recommend subjects from the Bible, from some incident in
British history, or from some English author, animated by a
desire, next to that of illustrating the Holy Scriptures, ' to en-
list British art more immediately in the service of British his-
tory and British literature.'

‘-‘ Sculpture, they trust, will not be disregarded by the prize-
holdets ; so that the younger professors of this elevated art,
encouraged by the prospect of that aid from the public which,
as yet, has not been given to them in England, may be induced
to labour strenuously to advance themselves in their art.
" To the artists of the United Kingdom generally, your
Committee, in concluding their Report, would point out the
present scheme of prizes as an index, in part, of what the
Art-Union of London may expect to require next year, and
they venture to express a hope that efforts will be made
to produce, not merely pictures for the wants of to-day,
but works for posterity. Simply a pecuniary return for his
labour and ability, cannot be the aim of a true artist, of one
proud to say, 61, too, am a painter.' To induce new ideas and
images—to uphold and inculcate the beautiful—to influence the
growing mind of a country—to enlarge and elevate the enjoy-
ments of a world—these are the motives which lead to fame,
and may end in immortality. Let then our young artists, in
applying to the task so prompted, address themselves to the
mind, and satisfied now that their endeavours will not pass un-
rewarded, find their chief delight in the pro.luction of truth and
beauty, and know no higher reward than the exercise of their
art. Every step forward will be a source of increased ratifi-
cation, and every fresh triumph will make succeeding triumphs
more easy. " GEO. GODWIN, Jun. }Hon. Secs."-
LEWIS POCOCK,
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Mr. HUGHES ikonEs, M.P., then rose, and briefly
recommending the attention of those who should be suc-
cessful in obtaining prizes to the suggestions contained
in the Report, concluded by moving that the Report now
read be received and adopted.
Mr.WHIE seconded the resolution; which was put from
the Chair and carried unanimously.
Mr. C. HALL, in a tone whin was quite inaudible,
even on the stage, moved that the thanks of the meet-
ing be given to the Committee for their zeal and atten-
tion durinr, the past year, and that they be requested to
continue their services for the ensuing year.
This motion was seconded, and carried nem. con.
Mr. G ODWIN—We will now proceed to the distribu-
tion of the prizes.--(Loud cheers.)
Mr. Kirby and Mr. Wishaw, were then appointed
scrutineers, and two young ladies, named Eger-
ton and Dowce, were appointed to draw the prizes.
The distribution of the prizes, 271 in number
was then proceeded with in the following manner:—,
Two wheels were erected in front) f; ne stage : one of
these contained 271 buttons, 13 of which contained
the name of one subscriber and., number upon it ; the
other contained 271 prizes. A button having been
drawn from one wheel, the name Of the subscriber was
then read aloud. A ticket was then drawn from the
other wheel containing the amount of prize correspond•
ing to the number just drawn.
The following is a list of the most fortunate sub-
scribers :—William Wycherly Brooks, 4001.; Alexander
Cross, 300/. ; William Watson, 2001. ; Richard Steive,
2001. ; RiChardLQuinccy, 1501. ; M. S. Wilcox, 150/. ;
Henry Freeman, 1501 ; R. Z. Troughton, 1001. ; W. W.
Bracknell, 100/. ; William Kilnar, 100/. ; Thomas Mus-
pratt, 10(11. ; R. W. Cussens, 1001. ; Ss. Sutherland, 100/.
At the conclusion of the distribution, a vote of thanks
was passed to the scrutineers and the young ladies who
had assisted in the drawing.
Mr. Gonwng then proposed that the warm thanks of
the Art-Union of London be tendered to William
Charles Macready, Esq., for the kind readiness and
liberality with which he granted the use of Drury-lane
Theatre this day. Standing, as he did, on the boards
of Drury, which had witnessed so many of his triumphs,
he should wish, if time would allow, to expatiate on the
merits of Mr. Macready, who could not but be ranked as
an artist of the first order. As time pressed however, he
could not say another word.
The resolution was received with the most vociferous
cheering, and having been seconded, was, of course, car-
ried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN said, our labours are now concluded,
and I have to thank you for your attendance, and, with
your approbation, this entertainment will be repeated
every year until further notice.—(Loud cheers.)
The Chairman then left his seat, and a vote of thank 3
having been unanimously passsed to him, and the honour
briefly acknowledged, the vast assemblage began to dis-
perse, it being a quarter past Three o'Clock.

• A letter from Boulogne, in the Gazette dt.
Flandre, states that an English medical man, named O'Reilly,
residing in that towns has abjuredthe Protestant religion, and
become a Roman Catholic. The Cardinal Bishop of Arras
administered the sacrament of baptism to him in public, and
received his profession of faith.
A man of the name of PeeterA, of Granshoren in
Belgium, was last week visiting a brewery with one of the men,
when the latter, wishing to show his strength, held his visitor
over the vat, and, unfortunately, let him fall into the boiling
liquid. The other workmen with some difficulty got him out,
but so dreadfully scalded, that no hopes were entertained of his
recovery..