serve Forces," took occasion to refer to the changes that were
about to be effected in the organization of the army, and
"expressed a hope that those changes, whatever they might be,
would place the safety or the country upon a secure foundation,
and would enable us to prove that the author of the well-known
_Battle of Dorking_ was a false prophet. The writer of that
interesting production, however, deserved our thanks, inasmuch
as he had pointed out to us the danger of being 'caught
napping.' He begged to couple with the toast the name of his
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, who had already acted as
chairman of the festivals of the charity, of Sir A. Milne, and
of Colonel Loyd Lindsay, who had given such an impetus to the
Volunteer movement, and who had taken such an active part in
promoting the fund for the relief of the sick and wounded during
the late war."

His Royal Highness in proposing the toast of the evening,
"Prosperity to the Royal Caledonian Asylum," referred to "the
objects of the institution which is for supporting and educating
the children of soldiers, sailors, and marines, natives of
Scotland, who have died or been disabled in the service of their
country, and of indigent Scotch parents resident in London. The
charity had been founded in 1815, a memorable year for this
country, and from that time until his death his lamented
grandfather had presided over its interests. For his own part he
could only express the satisfaction he felt at being connected
with an institution which had received the patronage of Royalty
for so long a period. On the occasion when his grandfather had
presided at one of the festivals of the institution a large sum
of money was subscribed for its support, and he trusted on that
occasion its funds would be considerably increased, so as to
enable the thirty vacancies to be filled up, in addition to
providing board, lodging, clothing, and education for the 110
boys and girls now received within the building. The children
were given a thoroughly sound education, and many of those who
had been brought up in the establishment had subsequently
distinguished themselves in the Army, the Navy, and the Law.
This charity, which was entirely supported by voluntary
contributions, was the only one in London intended solely for
the childre