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Mr. Frank Buckland's Last Words To The Public.
scabbard fish—the dagger in the tail of the sting ray—the nest of the stickleback—the armour plates of the sturgeon—the nostril , breathing powers , and store of fat in the salmon—migrations of the aalmon , herring , pilchard , sprat , and mackerel , & c . —aud , above all , the enormous fertility of fishes useful as food to the human race . I am satisfied that I should obtain a verdict in favour of my view
of the case , namely , that in all these wonderful contrivances , there exists evidence of design and forethought , and a wondrous adaptation of means to an end . A full acknowledgment must necessarily follow that these were due to the immediate creation of ' tho Lord and Giver of Life . ' This is a school open to all ; there is never any lack of subjects ,
no fees to pay ; all that ia required is a sharp knife , sharp scissors , and painstaking observation ; while the mind will reap its reward in the p leasures of original investigation . I trust that these observations may lead many of my fellow countrymen to see how far inferior the so-called works of human art
are to the works of Creation ; and , finally , let me assnre them that they will find in the structure of animals—whether living in the waters or on the land—most perfect contrivances and artistic designs , not made by the hands of man , but by the Great Artificer who made man himself . "
The Preface bears date the 17 th , as Frank Buckland died on the 19 th December 1880 .
Presentation To Bro. Magnus Ohren.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . MAGNUS OHREN .
ON Friday , 24 th December , an interesting ceremonial took place in connection with the Crystal Palace District Gas Company , Lower Sydenham—namely , the presentation to the Secretary , Bro . Magnus Ohren , by the officers and workmen , of a testimonial in commemoration of what was happily termed his silver wedding ( his twenty-fifth year of office ) with the Company . The presentation was made in the van-shed , the only available place under cover extensive enough for the purpose , and where the men assembled in
large numbers in front of three vans , which formed an extemporized platform for the speakers and the officers of the Company . Mr . C . Gandon , the Eesident Engineer , addressing Bro . Ohren , said : — " A very agreeable duty has devolved upon me this evening , having been requested , on behalf of those present , and of all the
employes of the Company , to offer you our sincere and hearty con . gratulations upon the completion of what must be an interesting period of your connection with the Company , this being the twenty , fifth anniversary of your holding the office of Secretary . During the whole of this long period you have earned the esteem and respect of all with whom you have been associated . I do not know whether I
should be right in referring to this period as your silver wedding , for it is not always agreeable to be reminded that one is getting older every day ; but it must be a matter of congratulation not only to yourself , but to all concerned , to know that your long association with the Company has been a successful one , as is evidenced by the fact that the Company has risen from very small beginnings to its
present state of great prosperity . It is the belief of all of us that you have studied , in every possible way , to promote the welfare and comfort of the employ is . To you they are indebted for the many little acts of kindness which have been shown to them by you on behalf of the Directors of the Company—I refer especially to their pleasant summer outings , and also to another little interesting
ceremony that is about to take place . I have been asked by them to express their cordial thanks to you for all your kindness , and to request you to accept these testimonials of their esteem . The "ifts have been subscribed for by the officers and men , and consist of a handsome massive silver loving cup , * which I now present to you , and a diamond ring , that will remind you of this , your silver wedding
I think I need scarcely add more ; the inscription shortly expresses the feelings of all , and I have merely to ask you to accept this testimonial , wishing you " A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year , " and trusting that you may long be spared to remain with us in your present position . We all most cordially wish health and happiness to yourself , Mrs . Ohren , and your family . "
Bro . Ohren said : — " Brother Officers and Brother Workmen . 'for we are all workers in this great hive—and that we work together in goodwill and harmony is fully shown by the object which now brings ns together—I feel that I shonld commence any remarks I may have to make by stating that this is the happiest moment of my life , and that I thank you from the bottom of my heart . I cannot , however , say this without reservation , for I feel that I ought to scold you for the too
great zeal you have evinced in my favour . The first intimation I had that a presentation would be made to me , was from the Chairman of the Testimonial Committee . The Committee thought that it would be best that , of the several things which they considered would form an acceptable present , I should bo asked to make a selection . ^ I need not say that when the amount of money collected was mentioned , I felt that I could not possibly accept so valuable a
Presentation To Bro. Magnus Ohren.
testimonial , and I desired that it might be reduced one-half . This , however , I was told conld not bo , since the money was not oidy subscribed , but paid , and in the hands of tho Treasurer . But 1 felt that I really ought to take tho opportunity of scolding you for the extravagant manner in which you had responded to the call made upon you , and I can only forgive you ou one condition . As Mr . Gandon has said , I look npon this as my silver wedding to the Company , aud
the condition I impose is this—that in twenty-hvo years time at my golden wedding , you shall bo less lavish with your money in presenting your testimonial . Now , as that is off my mind , I may turn to the more legitimate way of recognizing such an event , and express my debt of gratitude to you for this lasting proof of your esteem and regard . Twenty-five years ago this day I took charge of theso works . I say theso works , although thoy wero very different from the present works . At that timo wo had in use four beds of retorts , and wero
carbonizing 10 tons of coal per day . Wo have now 50 double or through beds of retorts , moro than equal in size to 100 of the old beds , and we are carbonising 237 tons of coal per day . At that timo wo had five stokers and a total of eig ht constant men ; wo have now 84 stokers and a total on our pay-sheet to-day of 343 men and boys . We then had ono gasholder to contain 110 , 000 cubic feet of gas ; we
havo now five , having a capacity of 2 , 430 , 000 feet . We then had 500 customers ; now we have 8 , 500 . You may imagine what Sydenham was at that time . It was first lighted by tho Sydenham Gas Co npany in September 1852 . The works were very small , aud , in fact , Lower Sydenham was rather out of the world . Let me give you an idea of its remoteness from London . The London , Brighton , and
South Coast Kailway had then only been a few years in existence . One of our service layers required a pick , and was anxious that it should be of a certain weight and size . I told him he might go to the Borough and choose one or two for himself . " The Borough ? " said he . " Where is that ? " I told him it was a short way from London Bridge , and that if , when he got out of the train , he turned round
to the left , he would soon come to the placo . " Why , " said the man , " That is in London . Oh ! 1 should not like to go there , Sir , because I might lose myself . " I told him that if ho had never been to London he should have the opportunity then ; bnt he nearly cried to think of going—in fact , he would not go , and I had to send some one else . In the Spring of 1854 the Crystal Palace District Gas Company took a
lease of the Sydenham Gas Works . The Crystal Palace was commenced at Sydenham in 1852 , and was opened in 1854 , and from that time our works began to grow . The Metropolitan Board of Works were constituted about this time—in August 1855—and the Board and Vestries were commencing their duties with vigour : but it was not till long afterwards that we had lamps iu this district . For a
considerable time I had to walk home from the office to the Eailway Station with a lantern . I used to leave it at the station at night , and bring it down with me on my return iu the morning . There were tlilches on each side of the road , and travellers were rare . All our roads are now lighted , aud there are at present about 2 , 000 lamps in the Company's district . Thus we have grown , and to-day we are one of the most successful gas companies in England . I must
conclude by again thanking you for these beautiful articles you have given to me . The cup , when in nse in winter or summer , will bring to mind the many days we have passed so pleasantly together , and I shall never look upon the ring without thinking of the great pleasure I have experienced this night , and I again thank yon , not from the bottom of my heart , but with my whole heart . —Journal of Gas Lighting .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
HER MAJESTY'S . —At 8 , HAVERLEY'S UNITED MASTODON MINSTRELS . Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 . 0 also . DRURY LA . NE .-At 7 . 0 , FARCE . At 7 .-15 , MOTHER GOOSE . Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday at 2 . 0 also . COVENT GARDEN . —At 7 . 0 , THE LOTTERY TICKET . At 7 . 45 , VALENTINE AND ORSON . Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday at 2 . 0 also . HAYMARKET . —At 7 . 50 , THE VICARAGE , and SCHOOL .
PRINCESS'S—At 7 . 0 , AN OLD MASTER . At 8 . 0 , THE FOOL'S REVENGE . STRAND . —At 7 . 30 , A SUMMER CLOUD . At 8 , OLIVETTE . COURT . —At 8 , ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR . ST . JAMES'S—THE MONEY SPINNER , AND A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 15 , THE CUP . At 9 . 30 , THE CORSICAN BROTHERS . ADELPHI . —At 7 . 15 , THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER . At 8 , THE
GREEN BUSHES . GAIETY . —At 7 . 10 , OPERETTA . At 7 . 30 , LITTLE MOTHER . At 8 . 45 , FORTY THIEVES . GLOB E—At 7 . 15 , DUTCH METAL . At 8 . 30 , LES MOUSQUETAIRES . CRITERION—At 8 . UNCLE JOHN . At 8 .-15 , WHERE'S THE CAT ? OPERA COMIQUE . —At 8 , IN THE SULKS . At 8 . 15 , THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE . At 2 . 30 , H . M . S . PINAFORE . VAUDEVILLE .-At 7 . 30 , AULD ACQUAINTANCE . At 8 . 15 , THE
GUVNOR . POLLY . —At 7 . 30 , HESTER'S MYSTERY . 8 . 30 , THE UPPER CRUST , & c . PRINCE OP "WALES'S .-At 7 .-15 , IN HONOUR BOUND . At 8 . 30 , A NEW TRIAL . ROYALTY . —At 7 . 30 , BOW BELLS . At 9 . 30 , DON JUAN JUNIOR . IMPERIAL . —At 8 , THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGGS . At 8 . 15 , B 1 LLEE TAYLOR . CONNAUGHT .-LA FILLE DU TAMBOUR MAJOR . SURREY . —At , 7 , HOP O' MY THUMB . Monday , Wednesday , and Sattu ' -
day at 2 . 0 also . STANDARD . —At 7 . 0 , THE WIDE-AWAKE SLEEPING BEAUTY . Monday , Thursday , and Saturday at 1 . 0 also . ALHAMBRA .-At 7 . 30 , FARCE . At 8 . 0 , MEFISTOFELE II ., & c . CRYSTAL PALACE . —Open Daily . PANTOMIME . Aquarium , "Picture Gallery , & c , & c . ALEXANDRA PALACE .-Open Daily . CIRCUS , PANTOMIME , & c . & c . HENGLER'S CIRQUE . —Daily at 2 . 30 and 7 . 30 .
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DANCING . —Bro . JACQUES WYNMAN , Professor of Dancing , gives daily instruction in all the fashionable Dances to those -who are without previous knowledge . Private lessons at any time , by appointment Fitmilies attended . Balls conducted , and first class Bands provided if desired . Assemblies every Mondav and Thursday , at Eight o'Clock . PBOSPECTV 3 OK J . JELICAII 02 C . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STEEET , 0 XE 0 ED STREET , W .
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Mr. Frank Buckland's Last Words To The Public.
scabbard fish—the dagger in the tail of the sting ray—the nest of the stickleback—the armour plates of the sturgeon—the nostril , breathing powers , and store of fat in the salmon—migrations of the aalmon , herring , pilchard , sprat , and mackerel , & c . —aud , above all , the enormous fertility of fishes useful as food to the human race . I am satisfied that I should obtain a verdict in favour of my view
of the case , namely , that in all these wonderful contrivances , there exists evidence of design and forethought , and a wondrous adaptation of means to an end . A full acknowledgment must necessarily follow that these were due to the immediate creation of ' tho Lord and Giver of Life . ' This is a school open to all ; there is never any lack of subjects ,
no fees to pay ; all that ia required is a sharp knife , sharp scissors , and painstaking observation ; while the mind will reap its reward in the p leasures of original investigation . I trust that these observations may lead many of my fellow countrymen to see how far inferior the so-called works of human art
are to the works of Creation ; and , finally , let me assnre them that they will find in the structure of animals—whether living in the waters or on the land—most perfect contrivances and artistic designs , not made by the hands of man , but by the Great Artificer who made man himself . "
The Preface bears date the 17 th , as Frank Buckland died on the 19 th December 1880 .
Presentation To Bro. Magnus Ohren.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . MAGNUS OHREN .
ON Friday , 24 th December , an interesting ceremonial took place in connection with the Crystal Palace District Gas Company , Lower Sydenham—namely , the presentation to the Secretary , Bro . Magnus Ohren , by the officers and workmen , of a testimonial in commemoration of what was happily termed his silver wedding ( his twenty-fifth year of office ) with the Company . The presentation was made in the van-shed , the only available place under cover extensive enough for the purpose , and where the men assembled in
large numbers in front of three vans , which formed an extemporized platform for the speakers and the officers of the Company . Mr . C . Gandon , the Eesident Engineer , addressing Bro . Ohren , said : — " A very agreeable duty has devolved upon me this evening , having been requested , on behalf of those present , and of all the
employes of the Company , to offer you our sincere and hearty con . gratulations upon the completion of what must be an interesting period of your connection with the Company , this being the twenty , fifth anniversary of your holding the office of Secretary . During the whole of this long period you have earned the esteem and respect of all with whom you have been associated . I do not know whether I
should be right in referring to this period as your silver wedding , for it is not always agreeable to be reminded that one is getting older every day ; but it must be a matter of congratulation not only to yourself , but to all concerned , to know that your long association with the Company has been a successful one , as is evidenced by the fact that the Company has risen from very small beginnings to its
present state of great prosperity . It is the belief of all of us that you have studied , in every possible way , to promote the welfare and comfort of the employ is . To you they are indebted for the many little acts of kindness which have been shown to them by you on behalf of the Directors of the Company—I refer especially to their pleasant summer outings , and also to another little interesting
ceremony that is about to take place . I have been asked by them to express their cordial thanks to you for all your kindness , and to request you to accept these testimonials of their esteem . The "ifts have been subscribed for by the officers and men , and consist of a handsome massive silver loving cup , * which I now present to you , and a diamond ring , that will remind you of this , your silver wedding
I think I need scarcely add more ; the inscription shortly expresses the feelings of all , and I have merely to ask you to accept this testimonial , wishing you " A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year , " and trusting that you may long be spared to remain with us in your present position . We all most cordially wish health and happiness to yourself , Mrs . Ohren , and your family . "
Bro . Ohren said : — " Brother Officers and Brother Workmen . 'for we are all workers in this great hive—and that we work together in goodwill and harmony is fully shown by the object which now brings ns together—I feel that I shonld commence any remarks I may have to make by stating that this is the happiest moment of my life , and that I thank you from the bottom of my heart . I cannot , however , say this without reservation , for I feel that I ought to scold you for the too
great zeal you have evinced in my favour . The first intimation I had that a presentation would be made to me , was from the Chairman of the Testimonial Committee . The Committee thought that it would be best that , of the several things which they considered would form an acceptable present , I should bo asked to make a selection . ^ I need not say that when the amount of money collected was mentioned , I felt that I could not possibly accept so valuable a
Presentation To Bro. Magnus Ohren.
testimonial , and I desired that it might be reduced one-half . This , however , I was told conld not bo , since the money was not oidy subscribed , but paid , and in the hands of tho Treasurer . But 1 felt that I really ought to take tho opportunity of scolding you for the extravagant manner in which you had responded to the call made upon you , and I can only forgive you ou one condition . As Mr . Gandon has said , I look npon this as my silver wedding to the Company , aud
the condition I impose is this—that in twenty-hvo years time at my golden wedding , you shall bo less lavish with your money in presenting your testimonial . Now , as that is off my mind , I may turn to the more legitimate way of recognizing such an event , and express my debt of gratitude to you for this lasting proof of your esteem and regard . Twenty-five years ago this day I took charge of theso works . I say theso works , although thoy wero very different from the present works . At that timo wo had in use four beds of retorts , and wero
carbonizing 10 tons of coal per day . Wo have now 50 double or through beds of retorts , moro than equal in size to 100 of the old beds , and we are carbonising 237 tons of coal per day . At that timo wo had five stokers and a total of eig ht constant men ; wo have now 84 stokers and a total on our pay-sheet to-day of 343 men and boys . We then had ono gasholder to contain 110 , 000 cubic feet of gas ; we
havo now five , having a capacity of 2 , 430 , 000 feet . We then had 500 customers ; now we have 8 , 500 . You may imagine what Sydenham was at that time . It was first lighted by tho Sydenham Gas Co npany in September 1852 . The works were very small , aud , in fact , Lower Sydenham was rather out of the world . Let me give you an idea of its remoteness from London . The London , Brighton , and
South Coast Kailway had then only been a few years in existence . One of our service layers required a pick , and was anxious that it should be of a certain weight and size . I told him he might go to the Borough and choose one or two for himself . " The Borough ? " said he . " Where is that ? " I told him it was a short way from London Bridge , and that if , when he got out of the train , he turned round
to the left , he would soon come to the placo . " Why , " said the man , " That is in London . Oh ! 1 should not like to go there , Sir , because I might lose myself . " I told him that if ho had never been to London he should have the opportunity then ; bnt he nearly cried to think of going—in fact , he would not go , and I had to send some one else . In the Spring of 1854 the Crystal Palace District Gas Company took a
lease of the Sydenham Gas Works . The Crystal Palace was commenced at Sydenham in 1852 , and was opened in 1854 , and from that time our works began to grow . The Metropolitan Board of Works were constituted about this time—in August 1855—and the Board and Vestries were commencing their duties with vigour : but it was not till long afterwards that we had lamps iu this district . For a
considerable time I had to walk home from the office to the Eailway Station with a lantern . I used to leave it at the station at night , and bring it down with me on my return iu the morning . There were tlilches on each side of the road , and travellers were rare . All our roads are now lighted , aud there are at present about 2 , 000 lamps in the Company's district . Thus we have grown , and to-day we are one of the most successful gas companies in England . I must
conclude by again thanking you for these beautiful articles you have given to me . The cup , when in nse in winter or summer , will bring to mind the many days we have passed so pleasantly together , and I shall never look upon the ring without thinking of the great pleasure I have experienced this night , and I again thank yon , not from the bottom of my heart , but with my whole heart . —Journal of Gas Lighting .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
HER MAJESTY'S . —At 8 , HAVERLEY'S UNITED MASTODON MINSTRELS . Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 . 0 also . DRURY LA . NE .-At 7 . 0 , FARCE . At 7 .-15 , MOTHER GOOSE . Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday at 2 . 0 also . COVENT GARDEN . —At 7 . 0 , THE LOTTERY TICKET . At 7 . 45 , VALENTINE AND ORSON . Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday at 2 . 0 also . HAYMARKET . —At 7 . 50 , THE VICARAGE , and SCHOOL .
PRINCESS'S—At 7 . 0 , AN OLD MASTER . At 8 . 0 , THE FOOL'S REVENGE . STRAND . —At 7 . 30 , A SUMMER CLOUD . At 8 , OLIVETTE . COURT . —At 8 , ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR . ST . JAMES'S—THE MONEY SPINNER , AND A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 15 , THE CUP . At 9 . 30 , THE CORSICAN BROTHERS . ADELPHI . —At 7 . 15 , THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER . At 8 , THE
GREEN BUSHES . GAIETY . —At 7 . 10 , OPERETTA . At 7 . 30 , LITTLE MOTHER . At 8 . 45 , FORTY THIEVES . GLOB E—At 7 . 15 , DUTCH METAL . At 8 . 30 , LES MOUSQUETAIRES . CRITERION—At 8 . UNCLE JOHN . At 8 .-15 , WHERE'S THE CAT ? OPERA COMIQUE . —At 8 , IN THE SULKS . At 8 . 15 , THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE . At 2 . 30 , H . M . S . PINAFORE . VAUDEVILLE .-At 7 . 30 , AULD ACQUAINTANCE . At 8 . 15 , THE
GUVNOR . POLLY . —At 7 . 30 , HESTER'S MYSTERY . 8 . 30 , THE UPPER CRUST , & c . PRINCE OP "WALES'S .-At 7 .-15 , IN HONOUR BOUND . At 8 . 30 , A NEW TRIAL . ROYALTY . —At 7 . 30 , BOW BELLS . At 9 . 30 , DON JUAN JUNIOR . IMPERIAL . —At 8 , THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGGS . At 8 . 15 , B 1 LLEE TAYLOR . CONNAUGHT .-LA FILLE DU TAMBOUR MAJOR . SURREY . —At , 7 , HOP O' MY THUMB . Monday , Wednesday , and Sattu ' -
day at 2 . 0 also . STANDARD . —At 7 . 0 , THE WIDE-AWAKE SLEEPING BEAUTY . Monday , Thursday , and Saturday at 1 . 0 also . ALHAMBRA .-At 7 . 30 , FARCE . At 8 . 0 , MEFISTOFELE II ., & c . CRYSTAL PALACE . —Open Daily . PANTOMIME . Aquarium , "Picture Gallery , & c , & c . ALEXANDRA PALACE .-Open Daily . CIRCUS , PANTOMIME , & c . & c . HENGLER'S CIRQUE . —Daily at 2 . 30 and 7 . 30 .
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DANCING . —Bro . JACQUES WYNMAN , Professor of Dancing , gives daily instruction in all the fashionable Dances to those -who are without previous knowledge . Private lessons at any time , by appointment Fitmilies attended . Balls conducted , and first class Bands provided if desired . Assemblies every Mondav and Thursday , at Eight o'Clock . PBOSPECTV 3 OK J . JELICAII 02 C . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STEEET , 0 XE 0 ED STREET , W .