Benevolent Society of Blues, established 1824, for the relief of persons educated in Christ's Hospital, their widows and children. During the year, £164 was appropriated in gifts, £35 in loans, besides £279 to pensioners. 83 pensioners have been elected; 22 are now receiving pensions varying from £12 to £20.
Average income about £1,500, dependent on voluntary contributions, except interest on funded capital, applied exclusively to payment of pensions.
Income last year £1,663. Amount funded, £11,091 Consols.
Treasurer, Horatio Stringer, Esq.—Secretary, Mr William Henry Cross, Christ's hospital.
SOURCE: The Charities of London, by Samuel Low, Jun., London: Sampson Low, Son,
and Marston, Milton House, Ludgate Hill. 1861.