Collector, Mr. Henry Muggeridge, ROYAL LITERARY FUND, for the
191, Downham-road, Islington. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION,
for clothing, maintaining, and educating the Sons of decayed and deceased Freemasons. Wood Green, N. Candidates must be between the ages of 6 and 11 years. 110 boys are now on the Charity. Estab. 1798. Patron, The QUEEN. President, Earl de Grey and Ripon. Trustees of the General Fund, Earl
de Grey and Ripon, B.B. Cabbell, Alex. Dobie, Alger. Perkins, esqrs. Trustees of the Sustentation Fund, Earl de Grey and Ripon, B. B. Cabbell, Samuel Tomkins, esqrs. Treasurer, Algernon Perkins, esq. Sec., Fred. Binckes, esq., at the Office, Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-st. Collector, Mr. E. Harris, 75, Nichol's Square, Hackney-road. ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY, to collect and circulate the most approved methods for the recovery of persons apparently drowned or dead: to suggest and provide apparatus for, and bestow rewards on those who risk their lives in the preservation or assist in the restoration of human life. Instituted 1774. Office, 4, Trafalgarsquare, Charing-cross. Patron, The QUEEN. Vice-Patron, Duke of Cambridge. President, Duke of Argyll. Treasurer, Will. Hawes, esq. Chaplains, Rev. J. S. M. Anderson, M.A., Rev. C. Lane, M.A., Rev.A. Williams, M.A.
Secretary, Lambton Young, esq. Collector, Mr. John Sutton. STRANGERS' FRIEND SOCIETY, for visiting and relieving sick and distressed Strangers, and other poor at their respective habitations in London and its vicinity. Comm. meet first Friday in every month. Estab. 1785. 7, Exeter-hall. Treasurer, J. S. Budgett, esq. Secretary, W. J. Champion, B.A.
relief of Authors of published
works of approved literary merit,
and of important contributions to
periodical literature, who may be
in distress, their widows, and
orphans. Relief is granted by the
General Committee, who meet to
consider applications on the second
Wednesday in Jan., Feb., March,
April, May, June, July, Nov., and
Dec. Estab. 1790. Incorporated
1818. 4, Adelphi-terrace, where
forms of application may be ob-
tained.
Patron, The QUEEN.
President, Earl Stanhope.
Registrars, W. H. Harrison, W. B.
Donne, esqrs., Dr Will. Smith,
LL.D.
Treasurers, Lord Houghton, Sir W.
F. Pollock, bt, A. Trollope,
esq.
Auditors, Edward Thomas, esq.,
Hon. Solicitor, Fred. Ouvry, esq.
Dr. Sam. Birch.
Hon. Architect, Geo. Godwin, esq.
Collector, Mr. F. W. Pellatt.
Secretary, Octavian Blewitt, esq.
SOCIETY OF SCHOOLMASTERS, for
the relief of distressed Masters,
and Ushers of Endowed, Pro-
prietary, and Boarding Schools,
and their Widows and Orphans.
The Committee meet the first Sat.
in Feb., Oct., and Dec., and the
last Sat. of April, at 4, Adelphi-
terrace, Strand, where forms of
application may be obtained. Es-
tablished 1798.
President, Archh. of Canterbury.
Treas., Rev.G. F.W.Mortimer, D.D.
Chairman, Rev. T. Spyers, D.D.
Secretary, Octavian Blewitt, esq.
duditors, Rev. W. Webster, Rev.
J. H. Lupton.
Collector, Mr. F. W. Pellatt.
SOCIETY for the RELIEF of dis-
tressed WIDOWs (applying within
thefirst Month of their Widowhood).
Office, 32, Sackville-st.
Patronesses, Dowager Marchioness
of Cholmondeley, Countess of
Galloway, Dowager Marchioness
of Exeter.
President,
Treasurer, John Deacon, esq.
Secretary, Mr. S. Rayson.
Official Visitor, Miss Blofeld.
Collector, Mr. Thomas Pitts, 9,
Brompton rd., S.W.
CITY OF LONDON GENERAL PEN-
SION SOCIETY, for allowing
Permanent Pensions to Decayed
Artizans, Mechanics, Tradesmen,
Manufacturers, above 60 years of
age, and their Widows above 63
years of age. Board meet first
Wednesday in every month, at 12
o'clock, at the office, 68, Fleet-st.
Patrons, The QUEEN and the
Prince of Wales.
President, J. Stohwasser, esq.
Treasurer, Wm. Cribb, esq.
Secretary, Mr. W. Blackburn.
FRIEND OF THE CLERGY COR-
PORATION for allowing perma-
nent pensions, not exceeding £40,
to the Widows and orphan un-
married Daughters of Clergymen
of the Established Church; and
for affording temporary assistance
to necessitous Clergymen and their
families. Founded 1849. St. Mar-
tin's-place.
Patron, The Prince of Wales.
Patroness, The Princess of Wales.
President, Duke of Northumber-
land.
Hon. Secs., Rev. G. W. Langmead,
M.A., James N. Goren, esq.,
M.A.
Secretary, Henry Bramall.
SOCIETY for the DISCHARGE and
RELIEF of Persons imprisoned for
small Debts, throughout England
and Wales. Applicants to for-
ward written petitions to the
Office in Craven-street. Dona-
tions are made to deserving debtors
who have been discharged from
prison by the Court of Bankruptcy
in forma pauperis. Instituted in
1772. 7, Craven-street, Strand.
President, Earl of Romney.
Treasurer, W. C. Morland, esq.
Auditors, Capel Cure, esq., John
G. Talbot, esq.
Secretary, W. A. B. Lunn, esq.
FRIENDLY FEMALE SOCIETY, for
relieving Poor, Infirm, and Aged
Widows, and Single Women, of
good Character, who have seen
better Days, not under 60 years
of age, nor having eight shillings
per week, and whose residence is
not more than five miles from St.
Paul's. Candidates admitted by
recommendation of Subscribers.
Instituted in 1802. Under the
Management of Ladies.
President, Marchs.of Cholmondeley.
Treasurer, Mrs. James Spicer.
Secretary and Collector, Mrs.
Hoseason, 24, Denbigh-road,
Bayswater.
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF
REIGNERS in Distress, Established 1806, for the relief of indigent Foreigners who are not entitled to Parochial aid, and to furnish the means to those desirous of returning to their own country. Applicants are personally to present the recommendation of a Subscriber at 10, Finsbury Chambers, any Wednesday between 10 and 12; other days between 11 and 1 (Saturday excepted). Almshouses, Lower Norwood. Estab. 1851. Patron, The QUEEN. Pres., H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Treasurer, H. Sykes Thorton, esq. Secretary, W. C. Laurie, esq., 10,
Finsbury Cham., London-wall. Visiting Sec., Rev. T. Kübler. Collector, Mr. F. W. Pellatt, 51, King William-street, E.C.
LONDON FEMALE PENITENTIARY, 166, Pentonville-rd., affording an Asylum to Females who have deviated from the paths of virtue, and are desirous to reform. The Ladies' Committee meet every
[1871. Wednesday at 12 o'clock, to re- | CORPORATION of the REFUGE FOR ceive the personal application of THE DESTITUTE, affording a those who wish for admission.
Estab. 1807.
Patron, The QUEEN.
President, Earl of Chichester.
Treasurer, R. C. L. Bevan, esq.
Hon. Secs., Henry Spicer, W. L.
Newcombe, esqrs.
Secretary, Mr. W. H. Cæsar.
Physicians, A. Farre, M.D., J.
Matthews, M.D.
Consult. Surg., Luther Holden, esq.
Surgeon and Apothecary, Walter
Griffith, esq.
Matron, Mrs. E. Walter.
place of reform for Criminal and
Destitute, but repentant females.
Applicants for admission to ap-
pear before the Committee on
Saturdays, at 12.30 P.M., at the
Manor-House, Dalston. Estab.
1805.
Patron, The Queen.
President,
Treasurer, J. Gurney Hoare, esq.
Chaplain and Secretary, Rev. Mey-
rick Sutton, B.A.
Physician, W. N. Gull, M.D.
Surgeon, Edw. D. Hacon, F.R.C.S.
Collector, Mr. Jas.Leach, 45, Henry- Lady Superintendent, Miss Irwin.
PATRIOTIC FUND, Established by
the Subscribers to Lloyd's by a vote
in 1803 of 20,0007.; in 1809 of
5,000l.; and in 1812, of 10,0007.
aided by public contributions, for
the encouragement and relief of
those engaged in defence of this
country during the war, which
commenced in 1803, and termi-
nated in 1815. Gratuities are now
in the course of being granted, out
of the balance remaining of the
above-named fund, to Soldiers,
Seamen, and Marines in Her
Majesty's service, disabled from
wounds received in action with the
enemy in the late war with
Russia and to such Relatives
(not the widows and orphans-
they being provided for by the
Royal Patriotic Fund) as depended
for support on those killed in action,
whose circumstances require relief;
also to the widows and orphans of
the killed, and to the men disabled
in action in the war with China,
Japan, and New Zealand. County
Chambers, 14, Cornhill.
Trustces, Will. G. Shedden, esq.,
T. Baring, esq., Rob. Smith, esq.,
J. H. Steinmetz, esq., Geo. All-
frey, esq.
GUARDIAN SOCIETY, for the Pre-
servation of Public Morals, by
the reception and employment of
Females who have deviated from
the paths of virtue. Applicants, if
suitable, are admitted every Mon-
day Evening. Instituted 1812.
Asylum, 12, North side, Bethnal-
green.
Patron, The QUEEN.
President, The Lord Mayor.
Treasurer, John Deacon, esq.
Surgeon, W. R. F. Lane, esq.
Hon. Secretary, Will. Edwards, esq.
Collector, Mr. John Tucker, 11,
Victoria rd, Holloway.
NATIONAL BENEVOLENT INSTITU
TION, for granting pensions of from 201.to 301.per annum to aged reduced persons of the upper and middle classes of Society. Candidates elected by votes of Subscribers at annual elections in November. Age, above 60. Established 1812. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Office, 65, Southampton-row, Bloomsbury-square. Under the Patronage of The QUEEN, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cambridge.
Chairman, W. George Shedden, esq.
Secretary, James Millington, esq. | President, Marquess of Bristol.
Secretary, Fred. Latreille, esq.
Collector, Mr. John Courtney.
METROPOLITAN BENEFIT SOCIE-
'TIES' ASYLUM, for the reception
of aged and infirm Members of
all Friendly Societies of both
sexes, above the age of 55 years,
or younger, if incapacitated from
earning a subsistence. Ball's Pond-
road, Islington. Institu. 1829.
Patron, The QUEEN.
President, Lord Ebury.
Secretary, Mr. John Harris,
Milton Villa, West Drayton.
SOCIETY for the SUPPRESSION of VICE, by the suppression of Blasphemous publications, Obscene books and prints, disorderly houses, &c. Estab. 1802. 23, Lincoln's Inn Fds. President, Lord Teignmouth. Secretary, Mr. Chas. H. Collette.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PRE-
VENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANI-
MALS. Estab. 1824. Office, 105,
Jermyn-street.
Patrons, The QUEEN, The Prince
and Princess of Wales.
President, Earl of Harrowby.
Secretary, Mr. Jno. Colam.
Collectors, Mr. Smyth, 35, Char-Bankers, Bank of England, West
lotte-st., Fitzroy-sq.; Mr. Stripe, 1, Dorset-pl., Bride-st., Islington.
SOCIETY for the SUPPRESSION of
MENDICITY, by checking the
practice of public Mendicity, by
putting the laws in force against
Impostors who adopt it as a trade,
and by providing to the Sub-
scribers tickets to distribute to
street beggars, which insure
admission to the Suciety's Office,
where his or her case is investi-
gated and (if deserving) relieved,
according to circumstances. Es-
tablished 1818. Red Lion-sq.
Patron, The QUEEN.
President, Marq. of Westminster.
Treasurer, Sam. R. Bosanquet, esq.
Auditors, N. B. Edmonstone, esq.,
Henry Allen, esq., A. W. Langdon, M.A., Col. J. R. Western. Honor. Counsel, Harry Bodkin-Poland, esq.
Hon. Solicitor, C. U. Price, esq.
Trustees, Lord Teignmouth, Sam. R.
Bosanquet, Jno. Aldridge, esqrs.
Assistant Manager, Capt. R. A.
1st Office Clerk, Mr. J. W. Trinder. 1st Clerk of the Begging Letter Department, Mr. Daniel Dodd. Accountant, Mr. Fred. Wood. Collector, Mr. J. Burningham
Bow-lane, E.C. Chapel on board | INDIGENT BLIND VISITING SOthe "Swan Cutter."
Patron, The Archbishop of Can-
terbury.
President, The Lord Mayor.
Treasurer, Sam. Tomkins, esq.
Hon. Sec., Capt. E. Littlehales, R.N.
SOCIETY for IMPROVING the CON-
DITION of the
LABOURING
CLASSES. Incorporated by Royal
Charter. 21, Exeter Hall.
Patron, The QUEEN.
President, Earl of Shaftesbury.
Treasurer, John Deacon, esq.
Secretary, Charles Payne, esq.
CIETY, to assist and ameliorate the condition of the aged and adult destitute blind poor, resident in London and its vicinity. Institu. 1834. 27, Red Lion-square, Patron,
President, Earl of Shaftesbury.
Treasurer, H. Sykes Thornton, esq.
Secretary, Mr. William Colmer.
LONDON SOCIETY for TEACHING the BLIND to READ, and for training them in Industrial occupations. Instituted 1838. Upper Avenue-road, St. John's Wood. NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROElection annual. TECTION OF YOUNG GIRLS, Patron, The QUEEN. to suppress improper houses, to save from a life of profligacy Treasurer, J. Hornsby Wright, esq. President, The Bishop of London. children under fifteen years of Hon. Chaplain, Rev. Henry Sharpe. age, to educate them and to pre-Assist. Sec., Mr. James Sander. pare them for positions of useful- Music Master, Mr. Edwin Barnes. ness in after life. Estab. 1835. Matron, Mrs. Minns. Office, 28, New Broad-street. School, Woodhouse, Wanstead. Patrons, Duke of Buccleuch, Earl of Mountcashel, Earl of Chichester, Visct. Gage. Treasurer, J. Laughton, esq. Secretary, Mr. J. B. Talbot. Matron, Mrs. Boden.
UNIVERSAL BENEFICENT SOCIETY,
to relieve the distressed and to
assist the struggling. Offices, 15,
Soho-square.
Treasurer, Marq. Townshend.
Hon. Sec., G. S. Murphy, esq.
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