Saturday night last will, for many pleasant reasons, be long remem annals of the Sha din the
Society—it was, in tru gala night, and one that of its kind has seldom beonexeolled by the older-established Temperance Societies at home. The presence in the Whampoa of a strong squadron of both English and American men-of-war, was thought to afford a good opportunity for inviting the seamen and marines belonging thereto, to a free tea and entertainment at the Temperance Hall, especially as the time is fant approaching for the departure from these shores of Vice-Admiral Sir C, Shadwell, in the Zron Duke, her period of commission having expired. ' The idea was quickly acted upon, and as quickly assumed tactical shape; for the ladies connected with the Society, with others equally energetic in s good cause, at once took direction, in, to them, so congenial a work, and the result was, as will be seen below, an extraordinary success. Mr. 0. Blethen, the president of the Society, placed himself in communication with the Admiral, with a view to obtaining hia presence at the social gathering, and although the time was short, Sir Charles not only courteously expressed his pleasure at receiving the invite, but consented to preside at the meeting after tea, The pre-aration made by the ladies for their naval
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