(Hear, hear.) In the name of the Stewards, I most respectfully and cordially thank you for the honour you have done us, which greatly overpays our poor endeavours.

(Applause.) [This speech, though rather inadequately reported, was one of the best delivered on this occasion.

That it was creditable to Mr.Vandenhoff's taste and feelings, the preceding sketch will show; but how much it was so, it does not show.] Mr.J.CAY gave "Professor Wilson and the University of Edinburgh, of which he was one of the brightest ornaments." Lord MEADOWBANK, after a suitable eulogium, gave "The Earl of Fife," which was drunk with three times three.
Earl FIFE expressed his high gratification at the honour conferred on him.

He intimated his approbation of the institution, and his readiness to promote its success by every means in his power.

He concluded with giving "The Health of the Company of Edinburgh." Mr.JONES, on rising to return thanks, being received with considerable applause, said he was truly grateful for the kind encouragement he had experienced, but the novelty of the situation in which he now was renewed all the feelings he experienced when he first saw himself announced in the bills as a young gentleman, being his first appearance on any stage.