Star.
London, England, 1829-04-13 00:00:00

HIGHLAND SCHOOL SOCIET!.

Saturday the Anniversary of this Society was held
at the Freemasons Tavern, on which occasions nume-
rous and repectable company sat down to dinner.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex presided on
the occasion, and was supported by
The Duke of Somerset, the Earl of Roseberf. Viscount Gale-
rich, Viscount Gleoorcby, Mr. Tampon. M. P. Mr. Downie,
M.P. Col. Wilson, M.P. Sir Peter Laurie, &c.
On the.semoval of the cl•th, Min Nair Doming was
sung by Mesus. Broadhurst, Chapman, Goulden, and
C. I ay lor.
Alter the usual loyal toasts had been drank, the
Duke of SoMaItSZT rose for the purpose of proposing
" the. Royal President's health, and said that there
was no necessity for him to attempt to describe the,
,:teat benefit which this Society derived from the conn-
tetiance and patronage of his Royal Highness—(Ap•
plause). The Gentlemen who were present haJ had,
many opportunities of witnessing the effects of that
patronage, and they therefore knew how to appreciate
st as it dews ved—(Cheers). He was therefore sure that
they would show every honour to the toast which he
proposed--{Great applause).
His ROTAL Monsen expressed his gratification a•
the manner in which his health had been proposed b.
his Noble Fiiend and received by the company. He
could assure them, that he had tit flinch regret in haw.
ing been for the let three or four years prevented from
Attending at their meetings, and that nothing but
position or indispensible tuhlic business sh• uld h•ve
kept him away. He was glad to see so many tespect•
able persons attending the anniversary of this Charity,
because, as he was about to advocate its claims nom
them, such a circumstance helped to .nrour ge him.l
this institution was one which had exi,ted for a reit
number of years, and always with advantage to those
'towards whom its intentions were directed. After
the establishment of the Union wi.h Sc fluid, the
state of the poor in the Highlands received consider.
,able attention : it was fiuni that many (.i the perishes
there wet, almost equal in size to counties, besides being
so divi,:ed by creeks, inlets, and mountains, as to be at
certain seasons of the year altogether unattainable
hoar the spot where the Clergyman h ippened to re-
aide. It was in consequence of this discovery that es.
'ertions were made to esta lash schools of initiuction f r
the poio, and from that time to the present the rffors
of this InAtution had been ciowneJ with the happie t
success; there were now from 14 000 to 20,000 children
receiving daily instruction. His Royal Highne.s then
passed a warm eulogy on the Kt. k of Scotland; and
concluded by observing, that as his Majesty had gra•
cinusly signified his assent to beton:, the Prison of this
Charity, its supporters ought, iu consequence, t be sti-
mulated to additional exertion.—(Clie.ts).
On the health of the Vice Presidents being drank, the
Bari of Rostazat returned thanks, and said the le
had heard enough of the benefits that this S ciety con•
terred on the poor in the Highlands to persuade him
that he could not be better employed than in giving it
his utmost support. He denies' that it ought to be
looked upon as a local establishment; it was true that
it, immediate operations were confined to the North if
Scotland, but its influence was felt all titer the Empire,
and the education which it was the means of promoting
was of general benefit to kingdom at large.
5-venal other toasts were then drank, and the sub-1
scriptions received in the course of the evening were
considerable, both in number and amount.
The professional Gentlemen present engaged the
attention of the assembly by their singing. with great
effect, and Miss Grant, who was iq the Ladies gallery,
added two or three songs(given in a manner that elicited
immense' applause,) is the general amusement of the
evening.

Monday morning last, •about four o'clock, the inha-
bitants of Banbury were alarmed by the watchthen's
rattles and a cry of fire, which prayed to be at the
village of Boddicott, half a mile from Oxford. In 1'
short time two engines from Banbury, and three others
were on the spot, and an abundant supply of water was
found; notwithstanding which, but for the extraordinary
attention of the inhabitants, together with the indefa-
tigable exertions of a numerous assemblage of person,
trom Banbury. Adderbu►y, Maxima), kc. a great por-
tion of the village must have fallen a sacrifice to the
flames. An extensive malt hone, the property of R.
Austin, Esq. of Banbury, was nearly consumed, to-
gether with a large quantity of malt in the same, and a
hou►e belonging to-Mr. Hawkes, baker; some cottages
were also considerably injured. It is supposed that the
fire was occasioned. by the heating of malt for brewing
I potter.'

• SPORTING

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MALTON CRAVEN MEETING, Aram 10.
The Great St.- Leger HrKars .which came Out it this listing
has given it great interest with the Specting World. The running
this day was as fulltsers..—
Sweepstakes of 30 sows. each, for colts, get Lb; and Wise, let SM.
rising two yr. old. Halt a mile.
Mr. Ilebden's hr t Barleycorn 1
Mr. Peiree's eh e Tip ••• «
Lord Queensberry's ch fby Whisker .. •• . S
Three paid-4 to 5 apt Ttp, and 7to 4 art Barleycorn —A.
good race.
Sweepstakes of SO sews. each, foe Sllies,lst 31b. One mile.
Mr. Eariirhaw's Elastic
Mr. Ridsdale's 1/unstion _ _
Lord Milton's Marcella ••
One paid-5 toll en Donation.--••A geed race.
Match WO. b ft. lost each. Two miles.
Mr. H. Oarldge's Othello ... 1
Mr. Foulies Doe Miguel •.. S
The Members Plate of £5O, fur three yr olds, Est 101 h; four, 614
3lb ; five, list l'Olbt six, and aged, 9-t .Mareeoltc. allowed 3110;
winner. extra ; to take the r ages as in may. lints, two miles.
Mr. 'llionipena's be by Don Juan, 5 yrs .. I 1
Mr. Edwards 's bf Ft Cetera. 4 yrs ... 0 II
Mr. Heywood's b e Sas.do.al. 3vs .. is 9
Three others started.
Socorro Div.
The Craven Stakes of 10 says each, subscribers were won by
Mr. Gibbeson's Murphy beating Master Burke and 2 ethers.
The Barron Stakes of 25 sons each were won ny Mr. Peter's
Felt beating lily low, Madcap, Sandoval, Bolivar, and Macros,.
The Welham Cup was woo by Sir T. Syke.'s b g Ail Heart arid
No Peel.
The Maiden Plate was woo by Mr. Hopkinson's The Captives.
PYTCHLRY HUN l' RACF.S, Aran. 10.
The Welter Stakeaof to stew., each (II sabscr;brrs) were won by
Mr. Osbaldeston's Don Juan, beating Mr. ilungeriord's The
Colonel and four others.
The Open Stakesot 3 soy. each and SO added were won by Mr.
Messer'. br m heating three tubers.
The Farmers' Cup, value SO sow. was wen by Mr. B. Drage's
limey Bedlam. besting 10 ethers.
Match 100—Don Juan brat The Colonel.
CROXTON PARK RACES, Aran. S.
A Handicap Stake* of 10 sort each, It ft with SO wee added for
hones of all denim nations.
Mr. Applewbaite's Granby, aged, 114 Slb
Mr. Wormahi's bg by Wuldsman. 4 yrs lOst lxib. .
Mr. Davis's a f by Alesauder, .1 yrs lust 10lb
A good race.. •
• Mr. Builders Mosby heat Mr. Stephens's Sharnbroke (who
bolted) I Ist each, a rude and bait. 200 klt
'Has Bellevue °view Maker of OS save. each, b ft. fur horses not
thorough bred.
Mr. Hiekes's eh g The Tartar
Sir. M ,zee named Mr. Fry, 4 yrs
Lord Wilton named Alphas's, 5 yrs
Two others started—A fine race.
• The Farmers' Plate of 50ge and lOgs to the emend hone, wa
won by Mr. Hiltoo's eh g at three heats.
A Plate of 50 soya• given by the inhabitants of Melton Mowbrsy,
added to a Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, for horses nut thoroiaLls.
bred.
Mr. Kent's Mr. Fry. list Sib
Mr. Steers b g Sawney, 4 yrs, Wet 121 b .
Mr. Davis's Collier, 6 yrs .
Won easily.
Sweepstakes of 10 soya. each, 12st. 71b. One mile.
Sir James Buswell's eh g .
Sir. Locke'. Krikkerbroeker
Some others ratted.
A Forced Handicap of 10 sows, each for the winners of each race
run on this day. One mile.
11r. Sharpe's Alphaus, 5 yrs I let .
Mr. Kent's Mr. Fry, 4 yrs. lest • .
Three others started.— A 'apical race.
ROYAL HUNT.
Thursday a second stag bunt tout plate before his Majesty's
fluoride.' A remarkably Inc Sett star was turned ma near Lung-
wick, which made away over Haddenham Common Gelds. across
the river to Cheddington; from thence away by Cheerily to Chilton,
and from alikOil to Easington, where he was takes. Norwith-
standiag the raiu poured in torrents there were nearly ISO persons
in the field at the turning out of the stag. but the chace was so
severe that scarcely any of them were present whets be web takeil.
HUNTING.
Sir John Cope's Hounds meet on Wednesday, at Sandhurst.
street; and Saturday, at Hawley-green. -
The larquis of ilevelmies Fix Hound. tow
Wood ; and Saturday, at alarwood.
Lord Yarborough's Fox Hounds on Wednesday, at Swallow
Roads; and Thursday, at Ustelby Howie.
The 1-anibton Fox Hound. to morrow, at Brandro; Monday,
at Gthside ; sod Saturday, at Hewleton
The tiambleton Fox Hounds till Thursday, at flabby Scar, the
last day this
ARCHERY.
Saturday se'nnlgbt the-King'. Body Guard (Royal Company of
Archers) Win toi the 4.4.1 that Medal, which was gained by
Henry Georg Watson. accountant in Edinburgh.

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