The National Register.
London, England, 1818-05-03 00:00:00

VISIT OF-TUE QUERY TO.THE CITY.

Wednesday, at a quarter before one o'cloek, the
Queen, ac'ompanied by the Princess Augusta, the
Princess of Hesse Lionabourg, and attended by the
Countess of Cardigan, left the .Queen's'Palace in-her
carriage. preceded by the Deke of Kent .and the Prince
of lleeee ilorubourg, attended by ehe.Earl of Morton,
her 'Majesty's Chamberlain, and the Earl Harcourt,
the Master of the Horse to the Queen, proceeded to-
wards the Mansion House, to be present at theeexami-
nation of the children of the National Schools-of the
three districts in..the City. The Duke and Duchess of
York went about the same time. The Royal Party
were preceded by Mr. Lee, the High Constable of
Westminster, on horseback, in front of the Royal car-
riages.
It had been publicly announced that the doors of the
Mansion Home were not to be opened until half-past
12 o'cloele, but such was the multitude, that long be-
fore the appointed time an entranco,was.fieund
pensahle to personal satley. The crush, upon opening,
the doors, was excessive, erel many of the most do.
gent females were overcome. Lady Sylvester, who was
one of the first to arrive, was so pressed, as to have
nearly fainted. Her Ladyship, was, however, re-
lieved by one of the Manhalrnen. -Soon atter twelve
o'clock, every seat which had been allotted to the
holders of ticliets, except such as had been eissued for
the Hustings, were occupied, and it was found neces-
sary to stop the admission, unless under very particu-
circumstances, until further accommodation could be
!ureic. l'or this purpose every exertion was resortei
to, but notwithstanding, hundreds were obliged to
yield to the mortification of being shut out.
The arrangements mule in the .Egyptian Hall were
of the most admiraide nature. A small chair of state
was placed in front of the hustings for .the Queen, as
also chairs on eitherside for theother branches of the Royal
Family and their immediate attendants. This division
of the hustings was cerpetted, .and covered with thick
ettarlee cloth. .Three other divisions were made behind

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for the reception of the ladies of nobility and persons
of distinction, the Aldermen and their ladies, and other
city char. ters. The north, south and west ranges of
the Ilan, extending some distance mt.:Alto:lt the pillars,
were fitted up with elevated benches fur the subscribers
to the schools and the ticket.holders.

The seats exhibited a display of female beauty aril
elegance rarely witnessed. The centre of the Hall,
which tin.nuid a square urea, was set apart for the ex,
hibition of the children, and about one o'clock the
latter entered the room, preceded by the Rev. Mr.
Ilesketli, 'Secretary- to the London National Schools
Their appearance excited the most lively feelings, and
the admirable order, in which, as .they entered, they.
formed thentselnes into,a solid square, produced asto-
nishment. The number, composed of male.; and fe-
males, which could thus ke accommodated, was at least
one thousand.

About half-put one the •arrival of her Majesty yew
-announced. The Queen and her suite, and the other
branches of the Royal Family, entered et the western
door of the Mansion-Loast. and were conducted to the
-receiving room. Shortly lalore two, the great state
deer of the Egyptian Hall was thrown open, •and the
entry of her Majesty announced. The Aldermen and
the other City Wicers having ranged themselves 4.:n
eitha side, the Earl of Moreton, Colonel Deshrowe,
and others of her Majesty's attendants, te.c.mdial
the hustings. The Queen immediately llawcti
and her appearance elicited .a slontatteous burst
of applause from the whole of the assembly, who stood
burin as she entered. Her Majesty was led to her
seat by the Lord Alay.er, and her entrance was suc-
ceeded by those of the Princess 41.ugusta, and the Pau-.
cess of Hesse Romberg, the Duke and Duchess of
York, the Duke of Kent, and the Prince of Hesse.
Ilombeig.
The Reverend Mr. Hesketh, and the otherofficiatirg
gentlemen of the institution, having made.the neeessary
arrangements, the examination of the children com-
menced. The Rev. Mr. Hesketh and another Divine,
who examined the children, were particularly addressed
by her Maj stv,who expressed her en ti gratieficution and
satisfaction at the resalt of their philanthropic labours.
The classes having been gone through, the whole of
the children were again marched Mitt the Hall, .and
open a signal, prayers were again read. After the
Feld Creator had been pronounced, thc children rose and
snag God save the king, in . which also her Najesty
.joined. The following lines were added:—

Then as the strait.. we raise.
Which oar Old Fat!, er'3 praise,
Still kr, es to breatlke ;
Mttber of Britain, thou
Wilt not disdain Ole vow ;
'put let thy (footle brew
Grace the fair %math.
Look where these little bands
• Mos with their helpless heads
That brow swim
Kindly approve, while we
Lid their pure infancy
Lisp forth its prayer for thee,

God bliss the 41.4431.
The Lord Mayor came forward and addressed the
little flock in a kind and appropriate speech.
The Queen now•rose .and conversed freely with se-
veral distinguished characters. Among.these who par-
ticularly engaged her attention,was the benevolent Mrs.
Fry who leaned upon the arm of Alderman Wood.
This scene excited unboundedgratification. 'Nor were
the ether branches of Ahe•Royal Family less interested
in the business of the day.
The Prince of Hesse Homberg was throoghout
most ansioue,and interested attendant, And frequently
made inquiries as to the nat.sre of the proceedings
.A little African boy, not more than seer= years of age,
.was a peculiar object of notice with his Serene High-
ness as well as her Majesty.
Shortly before five o'clock liar Majesty prepared to
leave the Hull, and was only interrupted by the most
.unbounded acclamations, is which the children spun.
tancourly joined.
'f lie Royal Party were ushered into the Lord
Mayor's principal State Room, where an elegant colla-
tion, consisting of every delicacy, And a psofusinn of
choice wines, .were prepared thr their refreshment.
After remaining aeati.y an hour, the!iloyal.Cavalcado.
returned west..vurd, and was greeted with loud hussas
on its progress.

• Wednesday•the Queen, the Prince Refit and others
of the Royal Family, dined with the Dube and Du-
chess of Gl:wester. In the evening. after dinner,. their
Royal Highnesses had anal-her party.
Wedne,day morning -Prince Leopold came to town
from Claremont, and visited. her 'Majesty and the •
"rrincesses at the Queen's Palace, and the Duchess of
York, at York-house. In the evening she Prince re-
turnc,l to Claremont.

Vu Sunlty Prince of Ilene ll,,rThourg went on
board the' Royal Sovereign yacht, at,Deptford, which
is to convey him and his Priacess to Gertuauy. He
appeared hi hly delighted with the fittings-up and
preparations.
The Prince and Princess of Hesse Hombourg in-
tend, after their return to Windsor, to make an cx-
,eursion thence to Bath, for a few days.

TINE DRAMA.
KING'S TtIE.%TRE.
The long-expected serious opera, by Rossini, called
.Elisabettc,llegina d'ln,s-kitterra„ wes given on Tburs..
day night, at this theatre, for the benefit of Madame
Fodor. l'heLet of this drama is said to be taken
from au Englilt novel, called the Reiss; but it is, in
tact, as great a deviation from the novel, as the novel
itself is from history. Leicester (Signor Crivelli), en.
.gaged on an expedition Against the Scots, discovera,
concealed in the cottage of a peasant, Mo:ilda (Signora
Cirri), and //cnry (Signora Mori), children of Mary
Queen of Seats, but by whom does not appear. lie
falls itt love with, and is privately married to, Matilda.
On his return to the Court of .Elizalxth (Mad:taw Fo-
dor), eke follow* him in disguise,,and by the treachery
of Norfolk (Signior Garcia), the marriage is soon dis-
covered: the Queen, enraged, sends them to prisoo ;
but, in the end, by an cifort of generosity little agr.s..
ing with the. real character of that celebrated Prints SI,
pardons them and j.lins their hands. The musio uf' title
opera is very beautiful; it is in a distinct sty.lefroal
b'arbierc di Siviglia, but not at all inferior to it: the
best pieces are a duet between Elizabeth and 1:orfolk.,
after he has revealed the marriage of Leicester, begiu•
ring Perche mai destion crudele ;"
.st recitative ac.
companied " Che pensa. desolate Regina," when she is
meditating what punishment to indict on the lovers;
an air wherein, to try the truth of Leicester, she ofera
to share her.crown with him, " Eccmi, erve inagnoni-
mo;" and a duet between ,Elizabeth and Matilda, .2cs
which the Queen endeavours to make her abandon her
husband. The latter part of the movement, beginning
et the words " Nun bestan.quelle lagrime," was parti-
cularly striking, and most deservedly encore:4 :Mad.
Folor appeared to great advantage in the part of Eliza..
beth ; she was dressed with great elegance and corre,nt
ness in the. old English costume, and when seated on
her throne, really looked like a Queen. Her singing
was in the best style. Signor,Gervia Lund in Norfole
a character .not quite important enough for him ; his
airs were extremely well executed, as were those of
Signor Crivelli. Signora Corti was in very fine voice,
but somewhat tame and spiritless; this lady wants only
a little more exertion to ,become eminent. The hoes
was well filled.