The rewards adjudged by the Society of Arts during the
present Session, were presented to the respective candidates, on Tuesday, at the Hanover Square Rooms, by Sir Edward Codrington ; who acted as Chairman in the absence of the Duke of Sussex, President of the Society. The assembly was very numerous and brilliant, completely filling the large concert-room. To each of the successful candidates Sir Edward Codrington, with great ingenuity, addressed some appro- priate compliment ; and proved himself to be completely at home in describing several mechanical inventions, for which prizes had been awarded. Altogether the proceedings were very interesting and in- structive,—the interest no doubt in part arising from the circumstance of many of the candidates being very handsome and intelligent-looking ladies. We fancied that the gallant Chairman was especially eloquent, and more than commonly copious in compliment when the recipient cif of the prize in his hand was handsome as well as clever. Mr. Aikin, the Secretary, read a clear and concise description of the inventions rewarded by the Society.
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