THE EARNEST PHILANTHROPIST. tations in Newgate, as being "the deepest tragedy he had ever witnessed." She was eulogized by the Marquis of Lansdowne in the House of Lords; and in 1818-that year to her so eventful-Queen Charlotte conversed kindly with her on meeting her in a stately assembly at the Mansion House. The scene on this last occasion "was a subject for Hayter : the diminutive stature of the Queen, covered with diamonds, but her countenance lighted up with an expression of the kindest benevolence ; Mrs. Fry, her simple Quaker's dress adding to the height of her figure, though a little flushed, pre- serving her wonted calmness of look and manner ; several of the bishops standing near her; the platform covered with waving feathers, jewels, and orders ; the noble Egyptian Hall lined with specta- tors ; and, in the centre, hundreds of poor children brought there to be examined from their different schools. A murmur of applause ran through the assembly, followed by a simultaneous clap, and a shout, which was taken up by the multitude without, and died away in the distance. They hailed the scene before them ; they saw in it not so much the Queen and the Philanthropist, as Royalty offering its meed of approval at the shrine of mercy and good works." Elizabeth Fry took a warm and active interest in every philanthropic question of the day ; and when she could not give personal labour she afforded valuable advice. The abolition of slavery and of 85
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