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ingly given them; and it might be confidently said, that, in the United Empire, there was not a single individual who did not honour them for the good they had thus done, and the good which must ever result from it. Mr. BUTLER concluded by expressing his wish that every child, of every creed, might receive a virtuous and an useful education. Education, he observed, was evidently on the spread, and must walk over all who would not walk with her.

The LORD MAYOR'S toast, "Prosperity to the establishments for promoting the education of the poor, and improving the morals of the lower classes of society," was then given with three cheers, and succeeded by the song of the "Thistle," written by Mr. THOM SON, for the Duke of KENT, and sung by Mr. G. SMITH.

Sir THOMAS BELL next proposed, "Prosperity to the Hospitals, Dispensaries, and other institutions for relieving the diseases of the poor." This toast was prefaced by a speech, in which the Duke of KENT'S merits were again brought forward, not only as a patron of education, but a model of charity. His Royal Highness not only took into consideration the state of the young, and endeavoured to improve, but followed them through life, and assisted them in distress, at every stage of their progress.

The LORD MAYOR then gave, "Pros perity to the Societies for relieving the distresses of the poor, and for the encou ragement of industry;" thus including in three classes all the various charities of the metropolis.

The ensuing toast, given by the LORD MAYOR, called forth, as usual, a spontaneous burst of universal applause. It was, "His Grace the Duke of WEL LINGTON;" which was drank with three times three, and succeeded by "See the Conquering Hero comes!" from the band, and " Wellington's Name," by Mr. KING.

The health of "Lord Exмourn, and the abolition of Christian Slavery," was then received with equal enthusiasm, more particularly from the circumstance of his Lordship having intended to be present, but from which he was prevented by an indispensible family engagement. Britons, strike home!" was then performed by the band, and the following song of “Triumph", written for the occasion by Mr. THOMSON, Was to have been introduced, by Mr. J.

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But Time's lapse of years still hail Britain entwining

War's chaplet of palm round the altars of peace.

The Duke of SUSSEX, as he had got the next toast, proposed "the health of the LORD MAYOR, and prosperity to the City of London." His Lordship, be observed, had described the beneficent conduct of his Illustrious Relative; but he had been silent on a subject which the world knew well enough-that the Duke of Kent in his charitable actions and patriotic exertions was nobly seconded by himself.

The LORD MAYOR returned thanks, in an appropriate speech, for an honour which was additionally valuable from the flattering compliments with which the Royal Duke had introduced it. It was indeed, his Lordship observed, a distinction of which he was more than usually proud, to preside over a meeting like the present, though he must regret that the Chair was not occupied by an individual more competent to do justice to the subject before him. With respect to the Festival itself, he took that opportunity of officially announc ing, that it was not intended to be annual. His Lordship did not mean to assert that it would never be repeated, but only that this was, at present, unconnected with any future similar cele

bration. The Lord Mayor concluded by repeating his acknowledgments.

The healths of the ALDERMEN" was then proposed by Lord MONTFORT, for which Mr. Alderman HEYGATE (one of the Stewards) elegantly returned thanks in the names of his Brethren, and the Corporation; than whom, he observed, no persons had more opportunities of witnessing the beneficent exertions of the Duke of KENT, or felt more pleasure in offering their meed of gratitude and respect.

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The toasts of "the SHERIFFS," and the late SHERIFFS," were then successively given from the Chair amidst much applause; for which Mr. Sheriff BRIDGES, and Sir THOMAS BELL, eloquently testified their admiration of the character of the Duke of KENT, and gratefully offered their expressions of thanks for the compliment-Sir Thomas observing, that the present Sheriffs must derive much gratification from the proof which this evening afforded, that their services would not be forgotten when they had retired from office.

After the toast of "the Prime Warden, Wardens, and Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, and thanks for the loan of their Hall for this celebration," Mr. T. BODLEY rose to acknowledge the Court's high sense of the honour now conferred upon them. In the opportunity afforded of aiding this Festival, they had derived a very sincere gratification; and in granting the loan of their Hall, which was now so distinguishedly occupied, begged to assure the company, that he felt their thanks were rather due to the Stewards for the use they had made of it.

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After the healths of the LADIES" had been given from the Chair, and received with due honours, the LORD MAYOR again rose, and stated, that in the original arrangement of the toasts there had been some deficiencies which he had supplied by interlineation; there was, however, one omission, for which he was perfectly at a loss to account, unless he attributed it to that modesty which, in recording the claims of every one else to favourable attention, had neglected all mention of its own. His Lordship found, indeed, the official signature of his friend Mr. THOMSON, at the conclusion of the list, but he found in the list itself no notice of that merit, or those exertions which were conspicuous to all but the Gentleman himself, and Europ. Mag. l'ol. LXX. Nov. 1816.

who was indeed also, as they were all aware, their Poet of the evening. It was, however, in his Lordship's power to speak personally to this point, for there had no day passed recently in which he had not had the pleasure of his company at the Mansion-house; and the Gentlemen he was now addressing, he felt assured, would justly appreciate those efforts which needed not his praise to recommend them. His Lordship concluded by giving the health of "Mr. THOMSON, the Honorary Secretary."

When the applauses had subsided, Mr. THOMSON expressed the embarrassment he felt at replying to the unexpected eulogiums of his Right Honourable Friend. There were moments in which it was peculiarly difficult even to offer thanks, and this difficulty now pressed upon him. If feeling could supply utterance, he should indeed be eloquent: but after the able addresses of gentlemen round him, any competition of oratory on his part must end in disappointment. "When a dwarf placed himself by the side of a giant, he must be a dwarf in something more than stature" [Applauses]. To offer adequate acknowledgments for the compliments he had now received was impossible; but the kindness was not the less felt, because the expression of his thanks was rude, and his language unpolished. — To the company he begged to offer his sincerest gratitude, but to the Lord Mayor a separate and individual mark of acknowledgment was due, for his cooperation and his kindness; for from the first moment he had had the honour of mentioning the subject to his Lordship, he had never relaxed in his exertions, nor shrunk from those assiduities which its business had necessarily imposed. Mr. THOMSON then, with a repetition of thanks, drank the healths of the company, and sat down amidst reiterated acclamations.

Colonel CHARLES DOWNIE (of the Spanish service) then entreated the company to assist him in doing honour to a toast, which, under different circumstances, had been before given in the course of the evening, but which was of that peculiar nature, that it demanded a renewed attention. The health he alluded to was that of the Right Hou. the LORD MAYOR [Loud applauses], whose public services had been such, as to entitle him to every testimony of public gratitude. He need only mention one circumstance of the splendid career of his 3 M

Lordship's Mayoralty-the protection of three unfortunate individuals from the arts of the guilty and the designing, Anciently, the man who had preserved the life of one citizen was rewarded with a civic crown, what then must he deserve who had rescued three? [Applauses.] The gallant Colonel concluded by proposing, a second time, the health of "the LORD MAYOR.”

His Lordship rose, and returned to the meeting and his honourable friend his acknowledgments for this repeated mark of their approval of his public conduct. In the discharge of his important duties, he had endeavoured to deserve their esteem; and it must be doubly gratifying to learn, from their kindness, that he had not entirely failed of success. His Lordship concluded an appropriate speech by drinking the healths of the company.

The LORD MAYOR next proposed the healths of Lord MONTFORT and the distinguished Visitors;" for which his Lordship, in their names and his own, returned suitable acknowledgments. It would, his Lordship observed, ever be a grateful recollection, that he had that evening been present upon so interesting an occasion. Esteeming the Duke of KENT as he did, he must always feel a gratification in seconding, to the extent of his limited ability, every plan for the relief or the education of the poor, and in distantly following that bright example of universal benevolence which his Royal Highness had traced out for their pursuit and imitation.

After an appropriate air from the band, and a comic song by Mr. GAT TIE. Mr. E. WHITE rose to propose the healths of "the STEWARDS," which was prefaced with many eulogiums upon their attention and arrangements. The LORD MAYOR observed, that though one of the Stewards himself, the toast might almost with equal delicacy have proceeded originally from the Chair, as other imperative duties had precluded him from doing more than assent to the Committee's excellent arrangements. This toast was received with loud approbation, and Mr. C. MURRAY rose to offer their combined thanks. Honoured as they had been by the company and the occasion, it was, he said, impossible they should not deeply feel this mark of respect. In common with his brother Stewards, he had had repeated opportunities of witpessing the charitable assiduities of

the Duke of KEST, and, as they did, felt proud of evincing, by every means in his power, his admiration and esteem. MOORE's beautiful melody of “Fly not yet," was then sung with much taste by Mr. TERRAIL; after which, the last toast was proposed by the LORD MAYOR, "The Professional Singers, and thanks for their gratuitous attendance.”— In the name of his musical friends, Mr. LEETE rose, and acknowledged the high honour which they had just received. It was not, he said, their province to make long speeches, but he felt it was their duty to express their best thanks for having been invited that evening. It would ever be their pride, as it would be their pleasure, to come forward in aid of every charitable cause patronised by the Dukes of KENT and Sussex, to whom they all felt under many and great obligations. LEETE's speech was received with great applause, and succeeded by the glee of Glorious Apollo."

Mr.

This terminated the business of the Festival, and the LORD MAYOR and company now withdrew to the elegant suite of rooms up stairs, where tea and coffee were provided for the occasion.

The Dukes of SUSSEX and ORLEANS, and their suites, retired soon after ten o'clock, and the company broke up a short time before twelve. In addition to the distinguished personages we have already noticed, the following Stewards and Visitors were prevented from attending, either by indisposition or particular engagements :-The Duke of BEDFORD, Marquis WELLESLEY, Lords POMFRET, EXMOUTH, and ERSKINE, the Bishop of SALISBURY, Sir ARCHIBALD MACDONALD, Bart. General Sir GEORGE BECKWITH, G.C.B Sir ROBERT GARDI. NER, K.C.B. Right Hon. J. P. CURRAN, Major-general Sir W. P. CARROLL, Sir W. GARROW, M.P. Rev. Sir ROB. PEAT, D.D. Rev. Dr. COLLVER, Rev. Dr. BURNEY, THOMAS BAINRRIDGE, CHAS. BARCLAY, M.P. DAVID Gordon, GEORGE PATERSON, and FREDERICK WEBB, Esqrs.

The musical department was under the superintendance of Mr. LEETE, and consisted of himself, with Messrs. Goss, EVANS, HAWEes, King, Gattie, TerRAIL, G. and J. SMITH, and the Masters TURLE, assisted by a military orchestra of the band of H.R.H. the Duke of KENT.

The arrangements of the Hall were

peculiarly judicious, and, together with the quality and abundance of the supplies of all kinds on the tables, contributed to the comfort and hilarity of the large party present. The tavern department was under the direction of Messrs. KAYS, of ALBION HOUSE, and reflected much credit upon their attention, and upon the taste and liberality of the Stewards, by whose direction the front of the Hall was illuminated in honour of the day. Copies of the Poetic Address, Toasts, and the Song of Triumph, were laid upon the plates, as was a list of fifty-three Public Charities, with which the Royal Duke is connected, and beneath which were the following lines, written by Mr. THOM

SON :

*The painter's art in glowing tints may

trace

Fach manly beauty, and each female grace; Recall to Memory's eye the fair, the brave, And bid the pencil triumph o'er the grave: Yet shall this page a brighter glory claim, Whose peerless blazon boasts eternal fame! These sketches all the latent soul impart, Depict the feelings, and unveil the heart:

To future times the mind's own image give, Through endless years in blooming worth to live:

Here traced by gratitude his virtues shine, And ROYAL EDWARD lives in every line!"

We have been thus minute in detail

ing the particulars of this splendid Fesobserved, we believe it to be perfectly tival, because, as Dr. LINDSAY justly unprecedented. It has, however, proved, that the beneficent efforts of the illustrious in behalf of the poor and lowly of the community, and the compliment are gratefully appreciated by all ranks has in the present instance conferred equal honour upon the Prince whose virtues elicited the commemoration, as upon those who planned and conducted, the recent Festival.

The following is a list of the Noblemen and Gentlemen who officiated as STEWARDS upon this memorable occasion, and to whose exertions and assiduity their numerous guests were under every obligation for the many atten tions they experienced.

Chairman.

The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR.
Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement.
General Sir GEORGE BECKWITH, G.C.B.

Ilonorary Secretary.
JAMES THOMSON, Esq.

Stewards.

MOST NOBLE HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BEDFORD.

RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF POMFRET. RIGHT REV. THE LORD BISHOP OF SALISBURY.

RIGHT HON. THE LORD MAYOR.

RIGHT HON. SIR ARCHIBALD MACDONALD, Bart.

HON. WASHINGTON SHIRLEY.

SIR CHARLES FLOWER, Bart. Alderman.
GEN, SIR GEOrge Beckwith, G.C.B.
SIR THOMAS BELL, Knt.

REV. SIR ROBERT PEAT, D.D.
JOSEPH ADAMS, M.D. F.L.S.

THOMAS J. ARMIGER, Esq.

JAMES ASPERNE.

THOMAS BAINBRIDGE, Esq.

CHARLES BARCLAY, Esq. M.P.

JOHN BLACKBURN, Esq.

Sheriff.

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WILLIAM GEARY SALTE, Esq.

GEORGE BRIDGES, Esq. Alderman, and JOSHUA JON. SMITH, Esq. Alderman.

JOHN ILDERTON BURN, Esq.

WILLIAM GEORGE CARTER, Esq.

REV. WILLIAM B. COLLYER, D.D. F.A.S. EDWARD COMPLIN, Esq.

ROBERT ALBION Cox, Esq. Alderman.

JOHN THOMAS THORP, Esq.

JAMES THOMSON, Esq.

JOSEPH FITZWILLIAM VANDERCOM, Esq. EDMUND THOMAS WATERS, Esq. FREDERICK WEBB, Esq.

THEATRICAL JOURNAL.

DRURY LANE.

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Himself;" and was alternately ap plauded, from the bustle and exertions of the performers-and disapproved, from its want of plot or other requisite. Harley and Oxberry were in excellent humour: the former introduced a song with great effect; and Mrs. Horn sang a simple ditty with taste and feeling.

Ост. 28. "Timon of Athens."- A play presents itself to us in a twofold point of view: the one permits judg ment to weigh its beauties and defects in the retirement of a study; and the other decks it with pomp, pageantry, and fantastic novelty, to triumph over taste and education. Dr. Johnson has thus established the claims of Timon as a drama: "This play strongly fastens on the attention of the reader. In the plan there is not much art, but the incidents are natural, and the characters various and exact."-To this just criticism we may venture to add, the moral is of the most simple construc tion. A splendid prodigal profusely wastes his riches in gorgeous entertainments: he is ruined; neglected by his former parasites; and retires, in the bitterness of anguish, from a world of ingratitude. The history of Timon, consequently, is as much the history of the present day as of that in which he lived. The Magnificos of all great metropolitan cities gambol over the enamelled meads of pleasure, unnindful of the gulph concealed beneath their deceptive fragrance. Our modern career is equally profuse; but it is less exemplary than that of Timon: HE be came a philosopher in solitude; whereas WE grow vicious in the proportion that our fortunes become desperate. The Fashionable, who can no longer squander his own fortune, speculates on that of others: dishonesty of this description is designated policy: it is caressed when it succeeds, but it is reprobated when it fails. Such, in short, is the invariable progress of human vicissitudes. All nations have become luxurious as they became prosperous, and none more glaringly so-of antiquity we mean→→→ than Athens. The vices and extrayagaucies which mark the declining ages

of Greece and Rome, all took root in Pericles, the most splendid and prosperous in the Grecian annals. The arts, previously the handmaids to religion and virtue, then became what we NOW see them, panders to extravagance and dissipation. It is the effect of 11lustrious example; inasmuch as the voluptuousness of a Throne is always reflected by the libertinism of the people. Under all these circumstances it may be fancied that the revival of this play may chance to hold out a mirror in which many of our Haut-ton might blush-no such thing: the reason is obvious. This revival, on the contrary, confirms in the public mind every former disposition it indulged to admire and to eulogise the classic taste of the Manager; who, in sumptuous arrangement of scenery and costume, has approved himself the magnificent representative of John Kemble, sole arbiter elegantiarum to the Greek and Roman Schools. It moreover confirms the persevering zeal and enlightened talents of the Amateur Committee in contrasting the dignity of their exhibitions with the degeneracy of rival Professors.To the admirers of Mr. Kean, it must be peculiarly gratifying. The passions of Timon in adversity, although less susceptible of electric starts and impetuous varieties than some others peculiar to him, are notwithstanding of a cast well calculated to display his readings to advantage. In the scene where his privacy is invaded, he sur passed all expectation. From the first sound of the distant martial band to the entrance of a gallant train of visitors, his silent eloquence magnetised the audience. And this, by the bye, is an effort far more chaste than the dying scene of Sir Giles Overreach: the former is descriptive of mind; the latter savours most essentially of pantomine. Nothing can surpass the skilful depths of light and shade with which the portraits of the misanthropic Timon, the cynic Apemantus, and the open-hearted Alcibiades beautifully relieve each other. The performers did ample justice to their respective parts: particularly Mr. Wallack, who looked, and played "Alcis

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