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The four Societies of London Shoeblacks met on Thursday, in

the large room at Exeter Hall, forming a united tea-party under the presi- The four Societies of London Shoeblacks met on Thursday, in the large room at Exeter Hall, forming a united tea-party under the presi-

deuce of Lord Shaftesbury. They were dressed in their respective uni- forms, red, blue, yellow, and dark blue. The success of the first or red division led to the establishment of the other three. Even at this season the boys earn ten shillings a meek. The boys of the red division presented their superintendent with a silver-headed cane as a testimonial.