The Sun.
London, England, 1838-06-26 00:00:00

FESTIVITIES IN THE COUNTRY.

Preparations are in progress in every part of the empire to celebree
the auspicious event of tier Majesty's Coronation, on Thursday next,
with every kind of festivity and rejoicing. We subjoin so❑ e extracts
from the Scotch, Irish, and provincial papers lying on our table :
ErnstatiaGn.—Thes various shops will be shut during the whole of
Thursday next. We are informed also that at a meeting of the Queen's
tradesmen, held on Thursday, it was resolved not to illuminate on ac-
count of the season of the year, but they agreed to dine together as a
body in the afternoon. The Magistrates, we rirceive, have issued a pla-
card, recommending that, as there is to be no general illumination, the
Inhabitants should subscribe for fire-works. The placard also contains
an injunction, or rather expresses a hope, in which we cordially join,
that thegood and orderly conduct of the citizens will be such as to pre-
vent any disturbance of the public peace on this happy occasion. 'We
are authorized to say that there is no intention to illuminate the front
of the Royal Exchange, or any of the public buildings in this city, on
the evening of her Majesty's coronation day.—Scotsman.

GLASGOW.—We understand it is resolved to have boat races on the
Clyde on the day of the Coronation. There will thus be a review and
procession to the Cross in the forenoon, and a regatta, on a small
scale, in the afternoon, and a display of fireworks in the evening.
G lasgo Chrpnicle.
KELSO.—As one mode of testifying loyalty, one party in this town
are anxious that the merchants' shops should be all closed—another
party, that they should be kept, "if possible, wider open."—Kelso Chron.

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AYRSHIRE.—There is to be a grand masonic procession in Ayrshire,
on the day of the Coronation of her Majesty, to lay the foundation stones
of the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock And Ayr Railway Bridges, over the
Garnock and Irvine Waters.

DUBLIN.—We are happy to announce that the Lord Mayor has issued
a proclamation calling upon the citizens of Dublin to demonstrate their
loyalty by a general illumination on the occasion of her Majesty's Co-
ronation, which takes place on Thursday next —Dublin Evening Post.
We understand it is the intention of the Governors and Directors of
the Bank of Ireland, in honour of our beloved Queen, to give to the gen-
tlemen of that establishment one guinea each, in order that they may
better celebrate her coronation by dining together, as in the time of the
jubilee; it is also their intention to have the Bank brilliantly illinni-
nated on that evening.—Saunders's News Letter.
CORK—The Lord Mayor of Dublin has issued a Proclamation for a
General Illumination, and a similar course has been followed by the
Civic Functionary here. The independent citizens propose to express
their satisfaction on this festive occasion by a public dinner to be given
at the Royal Victoria Hotel, attached to the Chamber of Commerce.—
Cork Reporter.

The Wesleyan Methodists in Bath have determined o❑ commemo-
rating the Coronation, which is the anniversary of the birthday of the
late Rev. John Wesley, by a religious service at half-past six in the
morning, to be followed by a public breakfast.
CARLISLE.—At a meeting of the Council of this borough on Wed-
nesday last, it was agreed that a public dinner should be given in cele-
bration of her Majesty's Coronation on Thursday next ; and that all
the inhabitants of the town should be invited to take share in the re-
joicing without reference to party or politics. It was also agreed that a
communication to this effect should be made to the Conservative party,
with an invitation to form part of a Committee, to carry the arrange-
ments into effect. We are glad to say that the offer was met in the
best spit it possible, and that the two parties have since cordially united
in the arrangements, a programme of which we subjoin. The children
of all the subscription schools are to be treated to wine and cake ; a
dinner is to take place at the Coffee-house, and a ball at the Bush Inn,
and we understand that it is the earnest wish of the United Committee
that every thing like exclusiveness should be avoided on the occasion,
and that it is expected that those who usually attend the winter As-
semblies, and those who take an interest in the annual balls of the
tradesmen, will cordially join in the Coronation Ball of Thursday next.
—Carlisle Journal.

Lewes.—lt was decided that a public dinner, by subscription, should
he given to the people of the different parishes in the town, and to
this end the most indefatigable exertions are being made by the
individuals who have kindly undertaken the office, to render the
entertainment worthy the joyous event. whilst every attention will be
paid to the comforts and convenience of those who intend to partake of
the repast. It is calculated that about 3,500 individuals, men, women,
and children will be present. The dinner will be a cold one, and con-
sist of the primest joints of roast and boiled beef, veal, mutton, with a
profusion of plum puddings, &c.—Sussex Advertiser.
PEN RITII.—The gentlemen of Penrith and neighbourhood, the diffe-
rent societies, and the children of the schools will go to church in pro..
Cession, headed by three troops of the Westmorland and Cumberland
Yeomanry Cavalry. After attending Divine service in the parish
church, and imploring that blessing, without which, the most fervent
of human wishes can be of no avail, the procession will pass through
the principal streets of the town, and will not disperse until it has
heartily cheered the Queen in the centre of the town. The societies
will then repair to their respective lodges, and the gentlemen of the
town and neighbourhood purpose dining along with the officers and
men of the Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, in a large tent, which will
be fitted up for the purpose. A subscription has been set forward in
the town and neighbourhood, to enable the poorest families to partake
of the enjoyments of the day.
lIIIISTOL.—There are to be illuminations and a public procession.

GLOSTER.—The members of the Gloucester Troop of Cavalry will
have a field day, and will afterwards be entertained at dinner by their
Commander. The Board of Guardians have determined that the in.
mates of the workhouse shall participate in the festivities of the aus-
picious occasion, by the enjoyment of a good dinner of roast beef and
plum-pudding.
STROUD.—The tradesmen of Stroud intend to dine together at the
Town-hall, on Thursday next, in celebration of her Majesty's Corona-
tion, and that there are various sports in preparation for the occasion.
Tewrotsnurcv.—At an early hour in the morning the poor inhabitants,
by means of tickets to be distributed on the revious evening, will be
enabled to obtain a supply of meat for their dinners at the shops of the
various butchers in the borough. At twelve the shops are to be closed
and business suspended. At one o'clock the children of the Sunday
and National and British Schools are to take a dinner of roast beef and
plum pudding in the Market.house. At half-past two there will be a
procession of the Town Council and officers, the Schools, and inhabitants,
through the principal streets; and at four o'clock there will be a dinner
at the Hope Pole Hotel, at which the Mayor will preside.
TETBURY.—A meeting of the inhabitants of this loyal and spirited
little town took place on IVednesday last, when a Committee was formed
for the purpose of raising subscriptions and snaking arrangements for
giving all the poor inhabitants a dinner in the style of true old English
hospitality on Thursday next, and we have the satisfaction to state that
the subscription list has been handsomely filled.—Glouresler Journal.
MA IDS UONE.—The Mayor and the principal inhabitants intend to dine
together at the Town-hall. In. the evening there will be a grand dis-
play of fireworks.

Ilftsivrrtur.—All the shops are to be closed, and a sum of money has
been collected by subscription sufficient to give to every adult poor per-
son in the parish one shilling, and to every child sixpence. The trades.
men of the town dine together in the evening.
IlArtfuNo.—Every poor person is to have one pound of meat and a
pint of beer, and each child half-a-pound of meat and half-a-pint of beer.
HADLEIGLI.— A sum of money has been collected, which will be
distributed to the poor. At night there will be fireworks.
Cole lESTER.—The tradesmen dine together, and a sufficient sum
has been raised by subscription to giVe to nine thousand of the poor a
small sum each.

GREAT BAnnow.—A liberal subscription has been entered into to
provide the poor with bread, meat, and beer, at their own houses.
RomFoßD.—The poor are, to be regaled with beef and plum-pudding.

SUDDURY.—Each poor person is to receive one shilling—the necessary
amount bring raised by.subscription, to which Sir John Welch and Mr.
Bailey have each contributed one hundred guineas.
liAnwien.—A regatta and Towing matches, and other amusements ;
and twelve hundred poor persons will have substantial repast provided
for them.

WITENTIOE.—A thousand poor will be regaled with beef and plum.
pudding.
CuELNlsvtinn.—lt was decided that there should be no ;
but that instead of it, the poor-should be regaled at their own houses.
Every member of a family will receive a pound of meat and bread, and
a quart of beer, and the same quantity to each child. Those above
seventy years of age will receive one shilling in addition. At night
there will be a grand display of fireworks. Two hundred pounds of
meat will also be distributed among the inmates of thegaol.
CANIIIIIIDUE.—The colleges have contributed very handsomely, and
have offered the use of their kitchens to coal( the dinner fur the poor.
It is expected that upwards of twelve thousand poor p,rsons will dine
together, and the tradesmen of the t,wn will superintend the proceed-
ings. Dinners will not be restricted to the poor of Cambridge alone,
but all persons who have been resident in the town for fourte_n days
will be allowed to partaki, of the festivities. There will also be a va-
riety of rustic sports, and a grand display of fireworks, and a balloon
will ascend. All the farmers in the neighbourhood intend tog ve their
labourers a holiday. _

BATH.—The day is to be kept as a general holiday, and all the shops
will be closed. The poor will have a dinner. The Mayor, Magistra, es,
and Yeomanry will go in precession, and open the Victoria column.' A
display of fireworks in the evening.

The Somerset Comity Gen:cite states, that the festiviti s there will be
conducted with great gaiety and splendour. The arrangements of the
dinher and the amusements of the day arc announced in another co-
hunt]. The programme of tie procession is.not yet published.
DEVONPORT.—The arrangements for eelcbraing the Coronation of
her most Gracious Majesty in this borough, are being followed up with
great spirit, and every thing which suggests itself as likely to give eclat
is most eagerly sought after. '1 he Committee have
Clo theeciile occasion,
d ticiaa'tiont'
he children,
which ar2 upwards of three thou-
sand in numbor, shall be dined together, in the North
Bastion, en the site of the 0!,l Marlborough and Granby Barracks
Beyeial of the tracks have notified their intention to join the procession,
which will assemble on the morning of the day, and after parading the
principalwill form in squares on Mount Wise, where the Na.
tional Anthem
streets,
nsttbreenelw ill
be
performed by the Choral society, assisted by
nearly four hundred choristers. A meeting was held on Thursday
evening, when the question was raised as to the most fitting place to dine
the children, and, alter a long and somewhat warm discussion, it was
decided by a majority of these present, that the Bastion, as above stated,
was the best adapted for the purpose. There will be a public dinner at
the Royai Hotel, at which the Worshipful the Mayor will preside. The
troops in the garrison will assemble in review order on Mount Wise,
and it is in contemplation to close the day with a display of fire works.—
Devonport Independent.

LEICEKTERSIIIRE.—The "guile folk" of this loyal county are making
great " note of preparation" to do honour to the Coronation of " Eng.
land's Virgin Queen." At Ashby '2OO/. were gathered in a very short
time, hall that amount was subscribed in a few minutes by the gentle.
men calling the public meeting to take the matter into consideration at
Louyliborough, while Ilarborougli, 111e1Yon, and Lutterworth arc by no
means behind-hand.

lIA RBOROUGIL—No less than 1,400 men, women, and children above
9 years of age, are to be regaled with dinner and tea in the public
streets, and upwards of 400 children under 9 arc to be treated with
buns, &c. A variety of flags arc preparing and bans of music are al-
ready engaged.—Leicestershire :Mercro-y,