Star.
London, England, 1821-04-12 00:00:00

his own, detgned to be out Patron here: and while
patroniseckbylim, supported by our Illur rious.Chair-
apan, and assisted by this splendid assembly, I ka-ie
no doubt (although our unfortunate. claimants have
increased this year beyond our means) we .shall ulti-
matelt triumph over our difficulties, and attain the;
height of our ambition, which is, to make our
funded property keep pace with the demands of 'our
helpless brethren.'
This address was delivered with jirdiaiotWen.ergy
and correct feeling, • and produced a F7OWerful effect
upon the assembled friends of the Institution.
Some other toasts succeeded. amongst which were,
" The Proprietors of Covent-Garden Theatre," and
" Mr. and Mrs. Coutts and the absent Friends of the
Institution."
Mr. FAWCETT had now to perform the pleasing
task of announcing the subscriptions received. Ile
should be 'happy to read over the name of every con-
tributor, but was restrained by a suggestion from the
Chair, that it would be better to state the amount
generally. fie might, however, be allowed so make
one exception, aid to state, that our gond, our gra-
cious,,our humane King, had sent a donation of IVO
guineas—(Applause).—lle had never read an article
from a Newspaper with more pleasure in his life than
be read that which announced that the subscriptiom
for the Drury-Lane Fund it: the present year amounted
to 4:1300. He had said, lie wi.,lietl the subscriptions
in aid of the Covent-Garden Fund might be as great ;
but at that time he hal little expectation that such
would be the case. lie had, however, the happiness
to state, that the subscriptions received amounted to
more than £l4oo—(.4pplause). This was much more
than could be expected. They could now pay all
their annuitants in full ; there was no danger of break-
ing in on their funds ; and the poor people who de-
pended on them for support, through the benevolence
of those he had then the honour to address, might
that night go to bed happy !
On the healths of " The Committee" being drank.
Mr. kaaorr returned thanks in a neat speech.
" Mrs. Siddons," and " Miss O'Neill (now Mrs.
Beecher)," were successively given.
On the latter toast being drank, Mr. BEF.CIIER ex-
pressed his acknowledgments for an honour which
was much more gratifying to him than any compli-
ment paid immediately to himself. Ile could assure
the company, that the Lady whom they thus so kindly
remembered still felt herself bound by the ties of gra-
titude to the members of the profession, to whose
kindness and able assistance she felt convinced tbist
whatever success had attended her efforts was in
great measure to be attributed.
Mr. CALCR AFT returned thanks on the " Drury-,
Lane Theatrical Fund" being proposed, and observed,
that in such a case 'as this all rivals y, except in kindly
feeling, was buried in the bosom of charity.
The Royal Duke did not leave the Chair until after
eleven o'clock. The whole evening was passed in the
enjoyment of uninterrupted harmony and conviviality.
Many songs and glees were sun by MATHEWS,
EMERY, BROADHURST, LEETR, C. TAYLOR, COL LYRR,
DURUSET, CLAItKE, Master SMITH, &C. Poculion
Elevation was admirably sung. It is LEETE'S master-
piece; peculiar, striking, and characteristic. The,only
novelty s: as the Etho Song, sung by Miss HA I.LA NDE
in the gallery, accompanied by a flute in an opposite
gallery. It was executed with great power and bril-
liancy, and rapturously *called for a second time.
. An excellent song, descriptive of Funds in general,
written by Mr. PARRY, vas sung by Mr. C. TAYLOR.
The following compliment to the Illustrious Chair-
man, was received with thunders of applause:
" The Warriors of Alision have Fonda of renown,
But much of their glory they owe, you must own,
To our Royal Commander-in-atief of this day,
Who has claims on our Funds which we never can pay!"

Boutra--Yesterday was the Anniversary of the Battle at Thou-
louse, in 1812, when our gallant countrymen shook Souk's in-
vincibility, and made the enemy bite the dust! Yesterday was
a great day also amongst the amateurs in the naillingfaney, be-
tween two as good men as ever wielded a sword or a fist—
Hickman, the gas-man, and George Cooper. This match (although
by a chance hit there was caused much disappointment) was a
real sporting one, and the road to St. Alban's, Herta, the Head-
quarters, was lined at a very early hour, and some scores of
pounds were expended. Cooper, who is a finished twelve-stone
boxer; was beat by Hickman last year; but it was thought that
he made too light of a powerful adversary, bursting with daring
courage, and received a hit eta the first round, which.put him into
a dote, from which he did not recover during the fight. Ile Was
now game enough to ride 400 miles, from Edinburgh, again to
meet his opponent. Both men were full of confidence, although
Cooper was not so well as his friends could have wished, from
having bad legs, which prevented the necessary exercise required
for real training. This battle was fought on Ilorpenden Com-
mon, three miles eastward of St. Alban's, in the presence of
about fifteen thousand spectators. Hickman, in a white upper
tog, and a blue bird's eye about his neck, first threw his shallow
into the ring, and Cooper soon after saluted in tin, same manner.
They *oak hands before stripping, and had a welcome at each
other. Betting was 6 to 4 on Gas. The seconds were, for Hick-
man, Shelton and Randall, and for Cooper, Belcher and I farmer.
Rouen 1. On stripping, the appearance of Hickman was truly
fine ; and no prize-fighter ever had such attention paid to him
before, being trained under the inspection of the Gentlemen
composing the Hertfordshire Hunt. Cooper looked pale ; and
his legs had not quite recovered from the severe attack of the
biles. On setting-to little sparring occurred; but Cooper, with
much science, broke away from the furious attacks of the Gas-
Light Man. The latter, however, followed him, and planted
two slight hits, when Cooper kept retreating; but on Hickman's
rushing in furiously to planra hit, Cooper with the utmost dex-
terity met hint with a most tremendous hit on the right check,
just under his eye, that pond him like a shot.—To describe the
shouting would he impossible; and several persons roared out,
fii Cooper for .61.00!" and " The Gas Light elan must lose it !"
2. It is rather an extraordinary circtunstauc:.., that this round
finished a combat, in which so much ar.Xivt'j had been on the
stretch, within flee minutes. IFekman went in most undaunt-
edly, and Cooper avoided two of his hits by a lieleheronian
i oscillation of the head. They at length met, and a counter-hit
settled the fight. 'l'he hit of Cooper was a quick return, but
i; that of Gas told first heavily %spun the left jugular vein, gra`zing
I the 'aw-bone. Coopr fell as senseless as if a bullet had gone
! through him, and time was called in vain, for he was as de of as
' a parish beadle. It was four minutes before re animation took
place, although his seconds had recourst• to every method that
brandy and cold water would afford. AVhen recovered, ha put
himself again in attitude, and was told " the. battle is lost.'—
I" now lost?" replied the brave ft llew, " what have you been at I
with me ?" The umpires told hint that he had been beat out of
time. " But won't you let me light on ?" said Cooper, " there
is nothing the mattes with me." 'rill; was quite out of the ques-'
tion, as the seconds of Hickman had taken him away upon the
i decision of the umpires. Cooper then ofiered to fight Sampson
' before he put on his clothes. The hit soon became visible. We
can only add, that a fight is never safe with so heavy a right-
handed giver us Gas. It puts cour:..t.;t; on tne of side.
' After the al...ve extraordinary eirciaatstance had subsided, two
farriers, of the 4..a:es of Cot:::,r and Emirs, entered the ring ''car
a purse of 12f.:: Collier was attended upon by Ilelcker and
Harmer, and EV:ins by itichmdrd and Padelingtow Junes. For
twenty rounds it was a trciikendous smashing tight, without any
science, when victory was declared in favour of Collier. ' Bc."1
of the combatants w.-re severely punished.—Cooper sat o:. the
ground to witness the Litter fight, end apn,ared very meet hurt
in his mind that his fight Avith Hickman _.. I becu to ...4:t; but
he was ready and wil.ing tc meet Itira again.