The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-03 00:00:00

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SCOUT: ,H FETE AT
HOLLAND-PARK.
Rationality is the distinguishing characteristic of
our northern countrymen, and we are glad to state
that the vast-responsibility which has been incurred
by the committee of management in this case will ba
met by the warmest support. The gathering under
the joint management of the Scottish Society of
London and the Hanover-park Club, on Thursday
and Friday next, in Lord Holland's Park, at Ken-
sington, promises, by the of amusement
which-fills to overflowing the programme, to be one
of the twist attractive fetes of the season. Every sort
and ilescription of sport and pastime, encient, me-
diaeval, and modern, will be exhibited. The dance,
of course, will form a great feature, and a grand
tournament, with exhibition of the ancient sport of ,
hawking, will be added to the immense list of attrac-
tions. Altogether, the Scottish fete promises to be
one of the most attractive gatherings set planned by
the spirit of the northern clubs, yet thrown open to
the southerns and their own countrymen.
Lord and Lady Holland have issued cards of invi-
tation to more than 300 of the nobility, gentry, &c.,
to a grand banquet, to be given by them on Thursday
night,- in that part of the grounds in the immediate
vicinity of the house, known as the New Winter
Garden. The trees will be illuminated by from
6,000 to 8,000 variegated lamps, and there will also be
a grand display of French and Italian lamps and
lanterns. The banquet will include a ball and supper,
and-during the evening a number of the best Scot-
tiFh daneers Will perform ; and other amusements
will be provided by the noble host on this occasion.
The metropolitan correspondent of the Inverness
Conner says of this approaching fete—" The pro-
gramme is of portentous magnitude, and announces
pastimes and sports, ancient and modern, sufficient,
one would think, to occupy a couple of months rather
than a couple of days for the due performance. This
display is to be the 'fête of the season,' and is less
of a Scottish national than of a cosmopolitan charac-
ter. No doubt there are to be the old pastimes of
foot-racing, hammer-throwing, caber-tossing, stone-
putting. But there are to be added specimens of wrest-
ling, exhibiting the systems of Westmoreland and
Cumberland, per contra those of Devon and Corn-
wall; French cane and baton; racing in sacks, in
wheel-barrows, blind-folded, on stilts per contra of
hap-shackled feet and legs. Besides are there not to
be the rolly-polly and the three-legged races, with
the merits of whioh most people are unacquainted ?
Then there'are to be specimens of the English horn-
pipe, the Scottish reel, and the Irish jig.; morns and
maypole -dances ; chivalric tournaments on horseback;
variety of feats in every kind of sword and target
exercise ; tilting, jousting, and quintain—the last an
ancient game which has lain on the shelf perdu since
Queen Elizabeth's time, and now to be roused from
its long slumber. But perhaps the most attractive
affair is to be a hurdle race by six large monkeys:
How it has come to pass that there is no room for the
encouragement of bagpipe music, of Highland home-
made dresses, of the national game of the camack, I
cannot explain. Have the six large monkeys caused
this omission ? We hope that the fete may be as
successful as its projectors con reasonably desire."
The " six large monkeys" are from the stud of the
celebrated Flexmore, who will bring them to the
post in first-rate condition and splendid training,

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CI?E MORNE GARDENS.
The annual fete in aid of the Licensed Victuallers'
Schools commenced yesterday, and is continued to-day,
in Cr, morne Gardens. By the instrumentality of the
Licensed' Victuallers' School, the solid advantages of a
good educe/ion are imParted to hundreds of children,
who otherwise would be left dependent on the charity of
strangers. With the view of increasing the funds, and
thereby extending the usefulness of this noble institu-
tion,unusuall it has been cmitomary for some years past to se-
lect some place of popular resort for the purpose of
holding the anniversary fetes, and this year the governor
and committee selected Cremorne Gardens, the spirited
proprietor of which place, Mr. T.B.Simpson, at once met
the proposal•in the inostliberal manner. Cremorne was
large amount was thereby added to the funds of theY
once before the Beene of similar fetes, and an
schools; but the file of this year eclipses all preceding
ones in magnitude and splendour. Of the gardens it
cannot be needed to tell the most of our readers
that they have now an European reputation, not
only as the most delightful
place of recreation
within the confines of the metropolis, but as really
outvying all other establishments in Europe, not ex-
cepting the Chateau des Fleurs and the Jardin %bine
of the Parisians. Nature has done her utmost fur this
charming spot, and the beautiful grounds are now
dressed in their most attractive garb—the verdure of the
lawns, the brilliance of the parterres, the luxuriance of
shrubs and exotics, and the many-hued foliage of the
lofty trees, all lending their fascinating aid to this scene
of enchantment. Nor have the valuable accessories of
art been neglected. Season after season have extensive
alterations and additions been made, until it appeared
last year, the year of the Exhibition, that perfection
could no further go. But the zeal of the director is un-
tiring, and during the recess numerous improvements of
the most costly and valuable nature -were introduced.
Amongst the rest water has been made to lend its
brilliant and refreshing assistance, and fountains of
great elegance, throw their pleasing jets, while
grottoes of surpassing beauty, and statuary of
great artistic excellence, meet the eye at every turn.
The plan of Cremorne seems to be, that the round of
pleasurable excitement shall never slacken. Amusement
follows amusement with endless variety and novelty, so
that from the opening of the gates till midnight there is
a perpetual succession of entertainments. Never, cer-
tainly. were more varied or attractive amusements
offered to the pleasure-seeker. Music, of the first ex•
cellence, the principal orchestra being conducted by that
great maestro, Bosisio—dancing al fresco, on the lawn,
and on the great polygonal platform—a vocal and in-
strumental concert, followed by the black burlesques of
an inimitable troupe of Ethiopian harmonists, and the
classic attractions of a fairy ballet, with Milano and the
Cushnies—Soullier's Clique Oriental, studded, not with
well-trained horses only, but with ostriches and monkeys
that rival the noble animal; whilst the human artistes,
M'Calluns, De Bach. Leon Soullier, Clementine the
Matchless, Devani, Mackney, the Italian Brothers, Bte.
&c., are really inimitable in their departments. In addi-
tion to this, are the performances ot a number of Kafir
Chiefs, from the scene of the present Kafir war, who,
according to the opinion of some contemporaries, are of
themselves the most interesting exhibition at present in
London, besides cosmoramas, dioramas, shooting, bowl-
ing, Chinese games, &c. &c., with sports whose name is
legion. And with all this, we have, out of doors,danejeg
on the tight rope by Violante; Rocin z and his dogs;
young Rochez, the infant sprite; Machasey, the negro
melodist and imitator; Devani, the wonderful contor-
tionist; De Bach, with his marvellous ascents nn the
globe and wheel; and the Italian Brothers' intrepid per-
tormances on the double trapeze, 70 feet high. is a
sufficient guarantee for .the splendour and excellence
of the pyrotechnic displays, to say that they
are under the direction of Chevalier Mortram,
Mr. Simpson has availed himself of the occasion of these
fetes to christen a new balloon, just . made for him, which
took its fits, public aerial trip yesterday, and just prior
to starting, the ceremony of naming it " The Prince of
Wales," in honour of their royal patron, was performed
tras*l3,o respected
,Governor of the Institution, Mr. sit.
cock; in addition to which ono of the senior pupils read
a short address, written for the occasion. From this our
readers may imagine that this file may be pronounced
one of no ordinary character, and that the attractions of
Crrniorne have never been developed to more signal ad-
vantage, to greater gratificetion to the public, or higher
credit to the spirited and esteemed proprietor.
After tini delivery of the address the National Anthem
was sung in splendid style by some professionals engaged
for the occasion, at the conclusion of which the vast ma.
chine was cut 100 SP, and ascended into the realms et
space amid the vociferous cheers of all present. It was
really a glorious and a most exciting scene. Lieutenant
Chambers and his attendant stood up in the balloon, and
waved their flags and banners until they were completely
out of view. The gardens, at this moment, were thronged
in every part; indeed, there could not have been less than
12,000 persons present, and among the company we ob-
served Duke Edward of Saxe-Weimar and suite, the
Prince and Princess Edward of Saxe-Weimar, the Earl
ot Munster, Lord Halliburton and party, and a great
number of fashionables.