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The Horne Bequest

WE publish the portrait of the late Mr. Thomas Home, of Solihull, Warwick. This " fine old English gentleman" took the greatest interest in the Life-boat cause, and, by his will, bequeathed one-third of the residue of his estate to the Institution, which benefited to the extent of nearly £4,000. The portrait was taken when Mr. Home was 84 years, and shows a fine type of mingled kindliness and strength..