So constant was his attachment to this infant establishment, that he chose to grace the close of the brightest theatrical life on record by the last display of his transcendent talent on the occasion of a benefit for this child of his adoption, which ever since has gone by the name of the Garrick Fund.

In imitation of his noble example, funds had been established in several provincial theatres in England; but it remained for Mrs.Henry Siddons and Mr.William Murray to become the founders of the first Theatrical Fund in Scotland.

(Cheers.) This Fund commenced under the most favourable auspices.

It was liberally supported by the management, and highly patronized by the public.

Notwithstanding, it fell short in the accomplishment of its intentions.