The Sun. — 1856-04-17 (London, England)

DZD., Shirley Wooliner, Esq., Dr. J. S. Christian, Joseph Charlier,. Esq., Andrew Caldecott, Esq., Dr. M'Cann, and other gentlemen who have taken a deep interest in promoting the operations of the society, which has so many And such just claims on the liberal spirit and benevolence of a phi. lanthropic public. After the usual loyal toasts were duly honoured, Sir ROBERT PEEL proposed the health of the President of the Institution, and took occasion to enlarge on the benefits which the society had conferred. During the past year 162 cases of immersion, attended with risk to the lives of 198 Onions, had been brought under notice ; 25 of these were cases of attempted suicide, 180 were successfully treated, the other 13 having been past recovery. Since the establishment of the institution, the number of lives saved and restored in this country alone had been upwards of 30,000, thereby affording practical evidence not only of the success, but of tho correctness and activity with which the committee had period the society conferred, as rewards prosecuted the views of the founders of the association. During the nethe same those who had risked their own lives to Fwve tri to lives of their fellow-creatures, 115 honorary silver medals, 13 honorary bronze medals, and 21 testimonials. The hon. baronet observed that none but those who had been placed in similar circumstances of peril with himself, could appreciate the value of an institution like the Royal Humane Society ; and he earnestly entreated for it a liberal share of countenance and support. He gave them, with all earnestness and sincerity, " The Health of their President, the Duke of Wellington," who had taken so warm an interest in benefitting the condition of the institution. (Cheers.) The Duke of WELLINGTON acknowledged the compliment, and, in suitable terms, proposed " Prosperity to the Royal Humane Society." The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm. The medals end testimonials were then presented to the Rev. Walter Thursby ; Mr. Francis Robert Ransom@ ; George Guest, a member of the Irish constabulary force, stationed at Cork, whose gallantry deserved special commendation ; Alderman Hill, of Tamwortb ; Mr. Robert Mason, jun., of Guildford; Captain Pengelley, R.N., and Mr. C. N. P. Portman, of H.M.S. Colossus ; Mr. W. H. Wilkes, jun., of Worcester; Commander J. R. Woodruff, Admiralty Agent at Gibraltar; and Mr. John C. W. Ellis ; all of whom had been instrumental, under circumstances of great personal peril, in Raving the lives of several fellow-creatures. The case of George Guest, who in one day had rescued no less than three persons from watery graves, excited considerable interest. The Duke of Wellington complimented him on his bra very, and said that it was only equalled by the modest and great propriety of demeanour which he that even• ing exhibited. Subscriptions to the amount of GOO/. were announced by the secretary as having been received. Some minor toasts, including " the health of the Se creary," followed. The dinner and wines were unexceptionable, and the musical entertainment, conducted by Mr. Hobbs, was rendered additionally attractive and agreeable, by th e great voca! ability of Miss G. Cole, a young artiste o f considerable promises