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cANIBRInGT. JULY
THE COMMENCEMENT.
*re did not last week state, that on Saturday
Menrs. C. J. Heatiscote and T. F. Ellis, Bachelors
ot Arta, of Trinity College, recited the Members'
Prise Dissertations in the Senate House, and re-
ceived the reward of their merits from the Vice-
Chancellor.—Edward Lovell, of Jesus College,
and Edward Polhill. of Trinity Hall, were ad-
mitted Bachelors in Civil Law; and W. Mitchell,
A.B. of Exeter College, Oxford, woo incorporated
of this University.—G. V. Cox, M.A. of New
College, and H. Kempen!), M.A. of Christ Church,
Oxford, were admitted ad tandem.
On Monday Mr. Charles Hatch, Fellow of
King's College, was admitted Bachelor of Arts ;
Mr. Beale Post, of Trinity Hill, Bschelor in Civil
Law; Mr. Allan Maclean, of Caius College, Ba-
chelor in Physic.
The Earl of Dslawarr, M.A. of Braxennose
College. Oxford, was admitted ad tandem ; also
John Waits, M.A. of University College ; Edward
J. Turnnur, M.A. of St. Ma►y Hall ; Thomas
Snell, LL.B. of St. John'a College ; and John
Madam, M.A. of Merton College. George Tho-
rold, of St. Mary Hall. was incorporated B.A.
At the d• r given this day by the Master and
Fellows of Trinity, iii the College-hall, there sat
down to the tables no fewer than 300 persons, of
whom nearly half were visitor., the remainder the
Members of the College. Never since the time
when Queen Aime dined there hail females shared
a repast within those walls, and the novelty of
this circumstance added not a little to its in-
terest. The htaltha of the Duke, his Consort, and
his Sister, were successively drunk with loud ac-
clamation, and afterwards that of the upholder of
civil liberty, Lord Erskine, which called forth from
his Lordship a review of his past serviceable life—
finely illustrating the valuable effects of perseve-
rance and principle. The Concert was the next ob-
ject, and here a room of such magnitude as the
Senate House, crowded with a refined audience, all
uniting in reiterated plaudits at the entrance of the
Duke and his accustomed train, was a scene which
might well have commanded the courteous acknow-
ledgments of a less affable personage than the
Chancellor.

On Tuesday morning, being Commencement
Day, the Proctors held a Congregation at eight
o'clock, to create the Ma•tets of Aim. At ten the
Royal Chancellor, the Duchess, Princess, Noble-
men, &c. arrived in splendid procession, and were
saluted at their entrance with " God sane the King."
The Hegii Professors then preluded the creation of
the Doctors in their faculties by Latin orations,
congratulating the Chancellor, and commenting
upon the respective provinces of the new graduates.
The Public Orator presented the Right Hon.
Chas. Grant, of Magdalen College, for admission
to the Honorary Degree of Doctor in Civil Law,
complimenting him both on his academical and po-
litical abilities. Mr. H. Waddington, Scholar of
Trinity College, alien pronounced his Greek Ode
and Translation, which had gained one of Sir W.
Browne's Medals and the Poison Prise. Mr. T.
H. Hall, of King's College, then delivered his
Latin Ode, and Mr. H. Okes, or the same foun-
dation, his Greek and Latin Epigrams, which
had obtained the other two Medals. To all of
these Gentlemen the Chancellor accompanied the
presentation of their rewards by a complimentary
notice of their merits. Having dissolved the Con-
gregation, the Duke proceeded to the Public Li-
brary, and thence to the splendid gift of Viscount
Fitzwilliam, which latter museum peculiarly in-
terested the visitors by its tine paintings, volumes
of collected engravings. and valuable authors.
Their Royal Highnesses next repaired to the -Bo-
tanical Gardens, and viewed the rare exotics it
abounds with. To the two last places the whole
party went on foot.
The University entertainment in Trinity cloisters
had raised the general expectation to an extreme
height. Tables, tastefully decorated, were prepared
according to the number of tickets issued previously
to the books being closed on Saturday; but the
urgent importunities of company arriving after that
time, obtained 200 more admissions. and the run►
falling heavily from the hour of the gates opening,
rendered useless the hasty arrangements for the
superiouraeraries in the open Court. Consequently
a considerable number were unable to procure seats,
and were compelled to throng the cloisters till
others had vacated their places. The repast was a
cold collation, except at the table overhung by a
crimson canopy, and elevated on a platform covered
with cloth, in the centre beneath the Library,
where the Duke presided, and was supported by
the Vice-Chancellor and the Bishop of Bristol.—
The Chancellor's party here coi.sisted of about 100
persons of distinction, and the other tables contain-
ed more than 800 ; but the whole number prevent
has been stated at 1,500. A profusion of ices and a
great variety of wines accompanied the dessert, and
many appropriate toasts were given at the centre
table, and drunk with enthusiasm. But when this
was past, the unfavourable state of the weather still
forbade the proposed amusements, of promenading
in the walks, or dancing under the avenue, where
a platform load in vain been constructed. The Li-
brary, therefore, and thellall, were thrown open.and
after some interval, dancing eon-meowed in the latter
room, but the crowd prevented its extending be-
yond a few couples, which were led by their Royal
Highnesses, who very loon, after walking in pro-
cession round the hall, amidst the shouts of the
company, which they returned with the most gra-
cious bows awl salutations, repaired to the cloisters,
and found them ready for the dancers. After pro-
menading here for a considerable time. the diatom.
guished party retired to the lodge about half-past
tight.
1-luzzas announced their arrival soon after at the
Concert, where the Installation Ode was performed
in honour of the Duke—its original subject. The
favourite old song of " My lodging is oa the cold
grossed," was, at his Highness's desire, sung de-
lightfully by Mrs. Salmon, and a selection from
Alexander's Feast concluded the amusement.
A party of upwards of 100 were gratified by the
presence of Royalty at Downing Lodge. where the
Master and Mrs. (Pere entertained them with an
elegant repast, and added to the graliticatitoi it
afforded by an admirable amateur performance of
music.
On iVednesday the Duke and his Consort and

Sister, hieing visited Clare Hill, and partaken of
the choicest refreshments at the Master'. Lodge, at-
tended service at King's Chapel, where the state of
the procession, the well-known grandeur of the
sacred edifice, and the fine powers of !he organ
combined, produced the most lively feelings of awe
and sublimity. The Provost of the College then
entertained an assemblage of scarcely less than 100
persons at the Lodge with a sumptuous regale;
shortly after which their Royal Highnesses set off;
followed by many of the Nobility, to Audley End,
on a visit to Lord Braybrooke.
Sir English Do!ben, at a private introduction to
the Royal visitors, was gratified by their acceptance
of medals from the cabinet of the venerable coo-
noisseur.

The Town Hall was decorated with lanrels and •
flowers fur the Onninencernesit Ball on Wednesday .

night, •ud • nuntrrous assemblage of beauty •ud
fashion commenced the evening witl► country dances,
which, however, give way to. the snore novel quo. ,
dnllr ; nor did the compw►y break up till the •nu .
had mounted an hour's passage on his daily course.

The Musical Festival deserves far more notice
than we can bestow : of such oratorios as ✓udas
Illetecubeus, he Creation. and TA. Messiah* it
would be needless to point out the beauties. The
rich tones, the melodious powers of Mrs. Salvation;
the sweetness of Miss Goodall ; the mellowness
of Mr. Knyvett's counter-tenor, and his delicate
taste; the fine tenor of Mr. Vaughan ; the higher
Mowers of Mr. Woburn; the deep bass of Mi.
Bellamy ; and the full swell of the chornsses,
by turns afforded a delicious treat. That some-
times Brahesu wandered too far from the air—
Bellamy (in recitative particularly) failed iu intone.
lion—Vaughan wanted greater compass of voice—
Knyvett wanted nasal clearness—and Miss Goodall's
timidity was a check upon her talents, and irerhaps
tended towards an indistinct articulation—all this
was occasionally remarked; but on the whole, per-
haps, an assemblage of the first rack and complus-
Sallee in the kingdom wirer gave more unequivocal
proofs of rapturous approbation. The highly cor-
rect and judicious ability of the leader of the band
(Dr. Hague); such performers as Lindley, Mori,
and Nicholls; and an organ like that of Great St.
Mary's Church ; did full justice to the grandeur
of Haudel or of Haydn.
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In the second Concert Madame Bellochi sang the
soft or the thrilling measures of Italy with a degree
of excellence which left the audience little satisfied
by the short glance at her talents which two songs
could afford. For the whole series of entertain-
ments it is on all sides pronounced, that Professor
Hague has fully merited, by his spirited conduct
and liberal preparations, the rich harvest he is said
to have gained.
On Thursday the Mayor, Aldermen. and Bur-
gesses of the Curporattuu of Saffron Walden, pre-
sented a congratulatory Address to their Royal
Highnesses. On Friday evening the Royal party ar-
rived at Wimp°lr, the seat of the Earl of Hsrdwicke.
Oil Saturday they attended au entertainment given
by the Earl De la Warr, •t his seat at Bourne,
in this county, and thence returned to Wimpole.
Sunday their Royal Highnesses attended divine
service at his Lordship's private chapel, after which
they dined and spent the evening with a select
party from this and other places. This morning
the Royal Party passed through this town and New-
market, on their visit to Holkliam Hall.
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A notorious pickpocket from London had just
arrived in the inn-yard, when Lavender (who, with
oilier Bow-street officers, was very properly en-
gaged for the season of crowds) accosted I ' as an
old acquaintance, and conducting hint to the pre-
sence of the Vice-Chancellor, he was speedily se-
cured in the gaol.