sylum," which was responded to by Mr. Green, one of the
directors.

The Prince of Wales then rose and said:--

"I have to give you the health of our noble chairman, to whom, I
think, we ought all to be very grateful for the kind manner in
which he has undertaken to perform the duties of his position on
this occasion, as well as for the interest which he manifests,
not only in this great and important charity, but in the welfare
of the sailor all over the world. I felt almost inclined to
blush at the terms in which he alluded to his friendship for
myself, and I can never forget the kindness which he has shown
towards me since my early boyhood."

The toast was very cordially drunk, and shortly after Lord A. Paget had
briefly responded to it their Royal Highnesses paid a brief visit to the
beautiful chapel, which has been endowed for the use of the asylum at
the sole cost of Lady Morrison. An address was afterwards read,
expressing the gratification which the friends of the institution
derived from the presence of their Royal Highnesses, and their
thankfulness for the interest thus manifested in its prosperity. In
reply the Prince said:--

"My part in the proceedings of the day is attended with peculiar
pleasure from the circumstance of its being the anniversary of
the inauguration of this building by my lamented father. The
call for its extension by the increased numbers applying for
admission tells its own story. The steady support which the
institution has continued to receive from its commencement
encourages us to persevere in the good work so auspiciously
begun. The interest of the Queen in its welfare is, I can assure
you, fully participated in by me, and it only remains for me now
to invoke the Divine blessing on the benevolent objects which
have led to this undertaking."

The foundation stone was then laid with the usual formalities, and after
a religious service, conducted by the Archbishop of Armagh, the Royal
visitors left, amidst the cheers of the assemblage.

ROYAL VISIT TO NORWICH IN 1866.

_August, 1866._

From the time of making his home at Sandringham, the Prince of Wales,
like all English country gentlemen, has felt that his county had special
claims on his public spirit and personal exertions. Norfolk has not been
slow to understand these claims, and the Prince has more than met the
expectations formed of h