the year, and has educated and sent forth into the world as
many as 3000 up to the present time. But a well-managed
institution like this, with the spacious rooms which we have
seen, will naturally convince you that it must cost a
considerable sum, and I believe I am not incorrect in stating
that it requires at least L18,000 a year to maintain this
asylum. And as it is almost entirely supported by voluntary
contributions I feel sure that all those present will do all
they can to support this institution, and to tell their friends
when they go home how worthy it is of support. I have now, in
conclusion, only to propose--a toast which I give most
heartily--'Prosperity to the Infant Orphan Asylum.'"

The Prince of Wales then left the chair, resigning it to the Bishop of
St. Albans, who gave the other usual toasts.

The secretary read a list of subscriptions. The Queen had sent her
annual donation of 10 guineas; the Prince of Wales before leaving placed
in the hands of the secretary a cheque for 100 guineas; the Duke of
Edinburgh gave 10 guineas; H. S. C. (who had long been an anonymous
benefactress), 100 guineas; country friends, L462. In all, about L1600.

This concluded the formal proceedings, but the summer weather tempted
many of the visitors to prolong their stay in the pleasant gardens of
the asylum.

THE TRAINING SHIP 'BRITANNIA.'

_July 24th, 1878._

In the autumn of 1877, the Prince of Wales went to Dartmouth, to place
his sons, Prince Edward (as he was then usually called) and Prince
George, on the training ship _Britannia_, under the care of Captain
Fairfax, R.N. At the end of the summer term, in the following year, the
Prince consented to preside at the distribution of prizes on the
_Britannia_, and graciously announced that the successful pupils should
receive their medals and books from the hands of the Princess of Wales.

The Mayor and Corporation of the ancient borough of Dartmouth took
advantage of the occasion to give official welcome to the Royal
visitors, and to present an address, which the Prince signified his
readiness to receive on board the Royal yacht, _Osborne_. Thither the
magistrates repaired in the forenoon. The picturesque estuary of the
river Dart never had displayed so festive an appearance. The
_Britannia_, and her attendant yacht the _Sirius_, the Royal yacht, the
Admiralty yacht, which had brought the Lords of the Admiralty, se