Tell her, if thou wilt, that never,
'Neath the skies may be her home,
And if thou that _hope_ hadst ever,
Tell her of a world to come!

_Kirton, Lindsey_.

ANNE R.

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FINE ARTS.

THE BRITISH INSTITUTION.

(_From a Correspondent_.)

The admirers of modern painting invariably anticipate much delight prior
to the opening of the Exhibition at this institution, and their hopes in
the present instance have not been disappointed, as there certainly is a
fine display of talent in almost every department of the art. There are
nearly six hundred works.

No. 1. Portsmouth, from the King's Bastion; painted by command of his
Majesty, by Clarkson Stanfield.

5. The Falconer; a brilliant little picture by A. Fraser.