He was likewise distinguished for the kindness, frankness, and cordial manner in which he communicated with the junior members of the profession, to the esteem of whom his splendid talents would always entitle him.
Mr.J.MACONOCHIE gave "The Health of Mrs.Siddons, senior, the most distinguished ornament of the stage." Sir W.SCOTT said that if anything could reconcile him to old age, it was the reflection that he had seen the rising as well as the setting sun of Mrs.Siddons.He remembered well their breakfasting near to the Theatre--waiting the whole day--the crushing at the doors at six o'clock--and their going in and counting their fingers till seven o'clock.

But the very first step--the very first word which she uttered--was sufficient to overpay him for all his labours.

The house was literally electrified; and it was only from witnessing the effects of her genius that he could guess to what a pitch theatrical excellence could be carried.

Those young gentlemen who have only seen the setting sun of this distinguished performer, beautiful and serene as that was, must give us old fellows, who have seen its rise and its meridian, leave to hold our heads a little higher.
Mr.DUNDAS gave "The Memory of Home, the author of Douglas." Mr.MACKAY here announced that the subscriptions for the night amounted to L280, and he expressed gratitude for this substantial proof of their kindness.

[We are happy to state that subscriptions have since flowed in very liberally.] Mr.MACKAY here entertained the company with a pathetic song.
Sir WALTER SCOTT apologized for having so long forgotten their native land.