Star.
London, England, 1823-05-12 00:00:00

SCOTTISH HOSPITAL An CORPORATION.;
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The lifstitig .Ikiitival of the above-mentioned 161
ciety was held oeSatorday at the Freemaseps'l'lvern.
The Doke of CLaninacit presided. He was supported
on 44 right by Prince LEOPOLD, on the left by the
Earl Of ELOIN.

. 'The Stottish Hospital, which has, through the ever,
tions and generosity- of Scotchmen.;ll over the world,
been enabled to continue in full exercise of the best
applied benevolence, stands pre-eminent among the
chatitable Institutions of this metropolis It has sub-
sisted for a century and a half, and it affords to the sons
Of Scotland as proud a themen for exultation as any
nation ever possessed. The wreath of benevolence
which the continued existence of this well-admini-
stered charity binds around the brow of Scotland,
aught to be dear to her children, as the recollections
of victoties and of
The company, though less numerous than on some
occasions, comprehended the following
Noblemen
and persons of distinction :
Lord Binning V. P. Lord Saltoun, V. P. the flight Hon. Ro-
bert Peel, Sir Charles Kerr, Barr. Right Hon, Sir J.Sinclair, Sir
Pultney Malcolm, Sir Robert Liston, Sir Robert Gardner, Colo-
nel Stewart,of Garth, General Sir John H. Maxwell, Bart. Hon.
Gen. William Maitland; Colonel Robarts, M.P with many
other distinguished characters.
Svmvaans PRISENT.—Lord Glenorchy, M.P. Hon. J. Aber-
cromby, M.P. Grant Allen, Esq. Sir Frederick Biker, Bart.
John Buchanan, Esq. of Andoch, A. Campbell, Esq- of
Biythswood, M.P. Major-General Macleod, Rev. Dr. Macleod,
and M. Stewart Nicholson, Esq. of Carnock. •
The cloth removed, Non Nobis Donkine was sung,
and the usual loyal and national toasts and songs
were given and sung.
Lord BINNING proposed the health of his Royal
Highness the Duke of Clarence, President of the Hos-
pital, whose continued and active patronage of the
Institution, entitled him to the heartfelt gratitude of
all Scotsmen.
Drank with three times three.
The Bova I. CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and made
a powerful appeal to the benevolence of the company,
on behalf of the Charity : His Royal Highness exulted
.in the harmony which prevailed between England and
Scotland, and in the very different sentiments with
which their Union was :viewed in 1823, from those
which were common in 1723. He could not forget
that tin ough a Scottish connection that his Family had'
been called to the Throne of these realms; and be felt
proud in being the first of that Family who had been
placed at the head of this Institution for the relief of
Scottish poor—He assured the Meeting that as long as
they continued to elect him to the situation which he
had had the honour to fill during the last twelve years,
his best efforts would be willingly made in further-
ance of the interests of the Charity.
The Earl of ELGIN proposed the health of the
Duchess of Clarence, which was drank with three
times three.
The Duke of CLARENCE returned thanks oa behalf
of the Duchess. .
The ROYAL CHAIRMAN then called on the com-
pany to drink the health of Prince LeopOld. : Oae
the first acts of his Royal Highness, he remarked, An
coining to this country, was topatronizi tbithsti-
tution. He had been constantly analogs. to PK911390
its welfare. He warmly eulogi*ed the -public tip
private virtues of the Prince, whose Worth. WoUld,lii
more and more esteemed inzpolertitap *Ow Inakegte
more known.
This toast having bien.drank'erith- ititiahonOrtifrik.
Prince LEOPOLD returned thanks. He declareoe.
felt ashamed by the kind, flattering, and, hems
it, unmerited praise which their Royal Chaffatia*
been pleased to bestow on bias while Rropt*iii
s tel
health. Grateful for the manner its which that toast
had been received, while thanking the NCeting
their kindness, he assured them ofhts contllue4
in the cause of this most excellent Charity. • .
Lord BINNING said,ahat inproposing the 'neither.
their Royal Chairman it was as PreSideat of else
stitution merely.—He now begged io give- is a
" The Duke of Clarence, as IkplatiriloCa"o-Slee‘ and
the Navy." ..... •
The toast was drank With great applause. •
The Duke of CLa attics returned thanks, and gave
as a toast," Suieess to the Scottish Corporation," die
objects of which he took the opportunity of spilt
advocating with great energy and feeling.
In proposing " The Duke of Montrose,'"lato•iinte
twenty-eight years President of that Corporation; his
Royal Highness took 'occasion to acknowledge the
great exertions of the Duchess of Montrose and the
Countess of Sutherland in behalf of the Charity, and
reminded the company that it was under their aus-
pices that the great Ball to be given on Monday
would take place.
This toast was drank with loud acclamations.
The health of Mr. Secretary PEEL having-been pro-
posed with three times three, and drank *kit great
applause, the Right Hon. Gentleman returned thilits
in a brief but animated speech. •.1114111111 had oppor-
tunities of seeing much of the -chiri#er-Of the Scot-!
tish people ; he had seen them inahrsolitudes Of their
glens and mountains, as well as in the crowded paths
of their towns and cities; be had mingled with them
when they assembled from all parts to welcome their
gracious Sovereign, on his late visit-to his " ancient
kingdom?' And the more he had seen of -them, the
greater reason he had found to esteem and admire
the excellent qualities by which they were distin-
guished.
He had beheld them patient and cheerful
under all privations; of moral, peaceful, and indus-
trious habits, delighting in submission to the laws,
and enthusiastic in their attachment to their King.—
Ile need not say how much the poor and indigent of
such a race were entitled to succour and protection,
nor how highly an Institution which had for its pe-
culiar object to relieve them when at a distance from
their native homes, and without any claim to legal
provision, was deserving of the most liberal support.
For himself, he would ever take a warm interest in
the prosperity of the Scottish Corporation, and do
everything in his power to promote its interests. •
On the health of " The Vice• Presidents " being
drank, Lord SALTOUN returned thanks. . .
In the course of the evening Mr. AULD announced
that the subscriptions received amounted to 5561. He
had subsequently to perform the gratifying duty of
announcing many additional donations.
The following toasts were given in the course of I
the evening :
The Land of Cakes." " The Noblemen and-Geed/men ve-
presenting Scotland in Parliament." " The Land wa Bye in."
" The Treasurer of the Corporation." " The Standing Committee
of Relief and blanagernent of the Charity." " The Memory of

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iit )--- -rne Stawatdi slay, with 'basics torethee
Stawierre:,,,_ The '" SST J. Sinclair.:'
,;410Wilsfu.. Mr. AssznOnosiny, and
etekta Murned th'Arts,- and•thebitmony of the ci*y
neatly Midnight:— ?) •
• • LONDON ILIBERNIAIV SOCIETY. r•• •
Satisrdah' t6Seventeenth.,Annual Meeting of this
excellent crety viirs held`at the Freemasons' TaVern,
Lincoln's Inti-AddiiishetTa numeruus and fashionable
asserfiblake of Ladies and Gentlemen took place. • •
Amongst the company we noticed his Royal High-
ness, the Duke of GLOUCESTER, Lord Viscount Noa
row, Lord'i3osPoar, the Hon. Mr. Strong, —Goa-
: Esq. Rev. RowLawD HILL, and various other'
CleiklnOn, and persons of distinction.
His Royal Highness was unanimously •called to
the Chair, which he took amidst the rapturous ap-
plause of the company.
The SECRETARY read the Annual Report, which
was highly gratifying.—The Report was ordered to
be printed.
• Several Noblemen and Gentlemen• expressed their
high satisfaction, and the usual votes of thanks were
unanimously passed.

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REFUGE FOR THE DESTITUTE.

This Institution celebrated its Sixteenth Anniversary
Festival at the City of London Tavern, on Saturday
last. Lord KENYON presided on the occasion. In the
course of the evening several addresses were made
by the Noble Chairman, and other Members of the
Institution, pointing out the great benefit conferred
by the Charity, the object of which was to afford a
place of refuge and reformation for persons who had
been discharged from prisons or the hulks, and for
unfortunate or deserted females, and others, who,
though willing to work-, were unable, from loss of
character, to earn an honest maintenance. Several
instances of the accomplishment of these objects were
mentioned ; but the Society, it was stated, was under
the painful necessity of turning numerous applicants
away from their doors daily, for want of additional
funds. After the usual routine of toasts were drank,
the. Secretary read the Report of subscriptions -re-
ceived, which amounted to a considerable sum, and
Stewards for the next year being appointed, the
company. retired.

THE LADIES' ROYAL BENEVOLENT

SOCIETY.

Yesterday morning, the Annual Sermon in support
of this-benevolent Institution; which has for its object
the investigating and relieving the poor at their own
habitations. was preached in St. James s Church, Pic-
cadilly, by the Dean of CANTIMBURTI-Who took his
text from the Bth Psalm, and 3d verse, from which he
delivered a most able discourse. Among the congre-
gation were— ' •
The Duchesses of Dorset, Wellington, and Dowager Rich-
mond ; the Marchionesses of Salisbury and Cholmondeley ;
Cbuntesaes of tlierimol ind Grantham; the Bart of Liverpool;
Lord AndlAdy Ctaubourn ; the Chancellor of the Exchequer ;
Warquis of Thomood, Stc.
; - 'At' the conclusioa-of the Sermon each of the above
Yblilelbadies stationed themselves at the sides of the
• rent-avennes leading to the Church, each holding
plate to receive the gifts of the congregation as they
hifit
uittedthe place ; while the Noblemen stood by them,
land we anderstand the collection amounted to up
;Wards ot £136. • The Report of the Society, which
jatitiWitramted.aMong the congregation,_ related so.:
trend lastances of extreme,. distress, which had
_keen.
relieved by this very useful•C,harity.. ~ ~.c , . .. ,

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The Duke of Devousnimeji Concert, on Friday,
ezhibited the usual magnificence, taste, splendour,
land liberality. The house was crowded with 4 the
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rank 'and fashion in the country:', The ratreshMent
I:tables were placed in t„lie Library. •Thiere were up-
;weeds of 700peraonspreseah only a portion of whom
could be present at the performances. Conversaziones
,and cards occupied the greater Fortiori of the visitants.
The *Duke of BEDFORD has inclosed a draft for 20
1 guineas tq,Mr. O. ROBINS, in aid of. the widow and
fourteen children, of. poor CARRI the Prompter *of
Drury-Lanethe.atre. . . •
'The Duke of Yoitt hat; in the kindest manner,
consented to patronise•and encourage, by his illus-
trious presence, .a, Benefit on Whit-Monday, in aid of
the unfortunate family of the late Mr. CARR.
The,Covent-Garden Company are determined not
to he beckward'in•-' /hi cause Of charity,.and have
Commenced a senarate•sabscription at•the Theatre,
to aid the fund for -securing some relict to,the help-
less wife and, fourteen destitute children of the late
Prompter of Drury.. Lane Theatre..li already amounts
to fifty guineas. . ..
Mrs. Beartax gave a Musical Entertainment on
Saturday night to a party. of private frieads, which
was numerously attended. Mcs. IDDONIIt whom her
ily. had properly prevailed on to seek for some in-
tormission.pfanziety under her recent and heavy loss,
was present,'and was observed with that sympathy
and esteem so justly due to her high professional and
personal character. Mr. BRAHAN sung, "LORD, re-
,,ember David," in such a beautiful and pathetic
manner, as. evidently affected that great actress,
svtiobe unrivalled powers have so often affected the
'Public. She retired at an early hour, receiving as
she passed the heartfelt tribute of general respect.—
There was a very elegant and abundant supper ; and
the younger part of the visitors concluded the whole
with quadrilles, &c. . •
Ktue's Tit RAT RE.— -The 'frequenters of the Opera
House met with a doable disappointment on Satur-
day evening. The:intended new: grand. Ballet of
*inc. Being de Golconda had hien postponed on ac-
count of the serious indispesitionof a dancer ; and. the
more, abrupt indisposition of a singer; occasioned
oteilo to be transmuted into La Doman clei Lago.-.
The company was numerous and brilliant.
-Dauav-LANK.--The Amelia was plated ;at, this
Theatre on Saturday,evening. instead or ;h•e revived
OppA :of the. Trayetlers. which hid been addertised.
. CoveNT-GaaDest..4.he new °pep of elari im-
proves by.repetition. l Was played op Saturday.evea-
tng to 4 very.spectaisleaudience.with much applause.
. &DELPHI 'fuels T.Rf.—" Trifks light as Air Afford ,
i, gpofkrgkacipqpntong askroots of Holy Writ" that Ms.
Joan Ailave,and Kr.•:Wit.stusou oossess great, Ter-
satility of -talent,.and knew both hme to icalec' t an
audience and to. please them, the entertaitimedts at
this little Theatte .continiting highly attractive. ,