The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-08 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, 'WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8,, 1858.

p E GIS T R AT lON.-BOROUGH OF
.J.A) THE TOWER HAMLETS.—NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that JOHN FRASER MACQUEEN, Esq.,Barrister-
at-Law, having been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice to
revise the List of Voters for the Borough of the Tower Ham-
lets, will hold his Court for that purpose, in the Court-house,
iu Wellclose-square, situate within the said . Borough, on
FRIDAY, the First day of October next, at Eleven of the
Clock in the Forenoon, precisely. •
By sec. 35 of 6 Vic. cap. 18, the Returning Officer and the
several Overseers of the respective Parishes within the said
Borough, are required to attend the Court of the Revising
Barrister, and at the opening of the said Court to deliver to
the Revising Barrister the List of Voters made by them re-
spectively, and also all the original notices of claimq and
objections received by them, and to produce all rate-books,
documents, papers, and writings in their possession, custody,'
or power, touching any matter necessary for revising the re-
spective Lists of Voters.
Dated this 4th day of September, 1858.
HENRY 'CHILD, •
Returning-Officer for the said Borough.
King Edward's-road, Hackney, and No:1,
Turnwheel-lane, City.

PROFESSOR, WILJALBA FRItELL.-
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Charing-cross.—TWO HOURS OF ILLUSION.—For One
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at
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afternoons
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stalls, 3s. ; area,
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ADELAIDE GALLERY CASINO, Lowther
Arcade, Strand.—The above ROOMS are OPENooms EVERY
ll
EVENING. The celebrated band of the Argyll Rwi
play, by particular desire, selections from Il Trovatore, La
Traviata, and Rigoletto. Conductor, Mons. A. LAMOTTE.
Principal cornet-a-piston, M. Boulcourt. Leader, Mr. Charles
Hall. Doors open at half-past 8, commence at 9. Admission,
Ss.

D 3, R. RAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM,
TICHBOURNE-STREETOpposite the Hay-
market).

Open daily (for Gentlemen only).
LECTURES by Dr. SEXTON at Four and Eight o'clock, on
important and interesting topics in connection with ANA-
TOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, and PATHOLOGY (vide Pro-
grammes).

Admission ONE SHILLING.
DR. KAHN'S NINE LECTURES ON THE PHILO-
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Author, on the receipt of twelve stamps.

ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square.
The best Ventilated and Coolest Building in Europe.—
Lessees, Messrs. Howes and Cushing. Entire Change of Per-
formance. Madame DELAVANTI will make a Grand Ascent
on a portion of the Atlantic Telegraph Wire to the Dome of
the Alhambra Palace, being one hundred feet in height;and
two hundred feet in length, a feat never attempted by any
other artiste. WALLETT'S celebrated CIRCUS COMPANY.
Extraordinary and brilliant success of the unrivalled Troupe
of Equestrian and Gymnastic Artistes and splendid Stud of
Horses. Two Performances daily. Midday Entertainment
at half-past 2 ; Evening at 8 o'clock. Private boxes, £2 ;
stalls, ss. ; reserved seats, 3s. ; boxes, 2s. ; pit, is. ; gallery,
Rd. Box-office open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. No fees for
booking places. Children under 9 years of age, half-price.

ROYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL.
Director, Mr. R. Duffell. Open, wet or dry, EVERY
EVENING. THIS EVENING, and during the Week,
VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS by unrivalled
Corps. On the Ballet Stage, Mr. G. Thompson in his extra-
ordinary evolutions on the. Spanish Franca. In the Cirque
Imperial, Mr. James Robinson, the great American bare back
rider (who has been engaged for 12 nights more), Madame
Blanche (the equestrian magnet) and the Decanter Equilibrist,
will appear every evening, in conjunction with the new eques-
trian company, under the direction of her Majesty's Clown,
H. Croueste. Illuminations and Fireworks of unequalled
brilliancy, surpassing every other exhibition in the metropolis.
Wonderful rope ascent. Dancing on the Leviathan Platform
at 9, and after the fireworks. Hours of Admission from Mon-
day to Friday, at 7 o'clock. On Saturdays at 3—the Military
Bands at 4. A maypole dance on the ballet stage, and
country dances on the leviathan platform, by Chapino's
talented troupe, until 6, when the usual performances com-
mence. Admission, is. ; children, 6d. Open on Sundays
for promenade ; refreshment tickets, 6d.
On MOND
the AY, September 13th, GRANDU ANILLUMINATION
GALA for ..

ROYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL.
—Triumphant success of the New Equestrian Com-
pany under the direction of her Majesty's Clown, H.
CROIJESTE, Mr. JAMES ROBINSON, the Great American
bare back rider, and Madame BLANCHE, the equestrian
magnet, EVERY EVENING.

GEORGE HOBSON begs to call the attention
of Gentlemen to his New Autumnal Trousers, 21s. to
255. Als9 his New Partridge Mixture Shooting Coats.
Excellence with Economy.
GEORGE HOBS
Established .

THE EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY, in
the absence of direct information from their own Cor-
respondent, can only rely on that received through Russia,
and will consequently continue their extraordinarily low
quotations of 2s. per lb., for Black, Green, or Mixed Teas, in
61b.(bag,s ; and Coffee, in the Berry, at lid. per lb.—Ware-
houses, 9, Great St. Helents-churchyard, Bis hopsgate-street.

THORLEY'S FOOD FOR CATTLE.-
it is only a short time since this singularly efficacious
article of animal diet first made its appearance ; and already
its celebrity is world-wide. It has been a subject of wonder,
and has puzzled many a brain to explain how this has been
brought about. Yet when we are acquainted with a few facts
concerning the food, our wonder will cease. A few days since,
a gentleman wrote, stating that he had a horse which was a
" perfect bag of bones." He tried all kinds of things to get
the animal into condition, but in vain. He then bought some
of Thorley's food; and he says the effect was wonderful. The
horse rapidly grew fat, and in the course of a few weeks had
gained no less than 12 stones. Again we find at the late agri-
cultural shows at Birmingham, Cardiff, &c., the animals which
carried off the highest prizes had been partly fed with Thor-
ley's food for cattle. Such facts speak for themselves, and we
are fo'rced to the conclusion that its celebrity arises solely
from its own intrinsic merits, and the great demand for it can
proceed alone from the good opinion and testimony of those
who have tried it. All parties interested in horses and cattle
will do well to apply to 77, Newgate-street, London, for a
pamphlet which is sent post-free.

that occasioned by its own destiny. To say
that the streets were crowded would give our
readers but a faint idea of the throngs which crushed
against the barriers round the station, and in spite
of every effort among the foremost spectators to
keep back a pressure that was almost killing them
the mass kept pouring in, making the massive tim-
bers bend like twigs. The crush was really awful,
and notwithstanding the strength and great solidity
of the barriers, it was seen at a glance that they
could never withstand the pressure in some places
along the route. Strengthening shores had there-
fore to be run up, though in many parts even these
further aids were insufficient, and the barriers were
uprooted and broken down. This gave the town
authorities a fair idea of what they might expect on
the greatest day in the way of numbers, though it
also enabled them to see at a glance that on the
good order and good temper of the crowd they might
place the most unreserved reliance.
At about 4 o'clock on Monday, the rain which
had long been threatening, came down at last—not
in a shower such as umbrellas keep off, and " stand-
ing up" avoids, but in a nasty sleety drizzle, with
frequent gusts of cold raw wind between. Still this

had no effect upon the crowds. If anything it in-
creased their mirth—it certainly did not diminish
their numbers. The station itself was very tastefully
and handsomely decorated. Sheds and rows of seats
covered with scarlet cloth, and filled with ladies 'and ,
gentlemen, gave that air of animation and pleasure
to the scene so necessary on these occasions. Where
the Queen was to alight was draped with scarlet
cloth, and on this glowing portion of the decora-
tion were assembled the Earl of Derby, Earl Fitz-
william, Earl Hardwicke, the Mayor and Mayoress,
Viscount Goderich, Sir H. Smith, Mr. W. Fairbairn,
the nephew of the Mayor and chairman of the late
Manchester Exhibition, Mr. Denison, M.P., the
chairman of the company, the High Sheriff, andthe
whole of the Aldermen and Town-council of the
borough.
How Leeds has ever attained its present greatness
without such aid we cannot say, but the fact never-
theless remains that up to the present visit corporate
robes were unknown in the borough ; none
were ever worn, because none were ever known or
wanted, and the uniforms of the various grades of
civic dignitaries had to be decided upon and chosen
before any could appear before Royalty. The
Common-councilmen and Aldermen wore robes pre-
cisely similar ti? th9sP At' the London corporation,
miuus only the massive chains in . the case of the

latter dignitaries. With the Mayor however, the
case was different, and he was habited in such pomp
and regal splendour as to resemble and recall to
memory those- visions of the past of which_ we read
in story—the inost magnificent of the Medicis or
d'Estes rather than the Chief citizen of a' plain

manufacturing town. It is needless attempting to
describe the dress. Our readers will better appre-
ciate it when we say that it was all that silk and
crimson velvet and ermine combined could effect
towards richness. This grandeur would have ruined
any man of ordinary appearance ; but the Mayor,
with his fine upright carriage, snowy hair, and long
flowing white beard, became •it admirably, and
looked ten times a Mayor. Upon his way down to
the station the festivity of the occasion was near
being sadly marred by an accident to his worship,
and one which might have been so serious as to
shave plunged the town in grief, for be it known a
more popular chief magistrate was never elected to
the mayoralty of Leeds. The immense concourse of
people, and the thousand flags and banners waving
continually, frightened the horses of his carriage,
and they, darted 'away at full speed. Fortunately,
before they had gone far, both came %Milt against
a barrier, and were easily secured from doing harm,
but the barrier was broken and the horses much
hurt, and his worship had to proceed to the station
in a carriage which was-passing by at the time.
A quarter-past six was the time her Majesty, was
expected to arrive, and accordingly at that hour,
almost to the very second, the train glided into the
station. The guard of honour of the 22d saluted,
the artillery began its regular salvos, and amid
cheers and waving of handkerchiefs her Majesty
alighted on the platform. The Earl of Derby- and
the Mayor were the .first to welcome her to Leeds.
The Mayoress'gracefully bowed. a profound welcome,
and had the honour of presenting her Majesty with
a magnificent bouquet of the most costly flowers. A
few minutes were consumed in conversation, when
the Queen, leaning on. the arm of the Prince Con-
sort, and followed by the Princesses Alice and
Helena, passed out of the station, the Mayor. going
before them, the members of the Corporation stand-
ing at either side and cheering. Her Majesty
seemed much gratified and struck by the warmth
and enthusiasm of her greeting, though, in the
station it was, of, course, trifling to the tre-
mendous welcome she experienced in the streets.
Once her carriage was fairly seen outside the
railway station, there arose such a cheer as has
seldom been heard before. It was the cheer, not only
of the thousands to whom she was visible, but the
cheers of all along the line of route ; it was caught
up and passed from street to street, over crowded
housetops, and into places far removed from
where the Queen would pass one long-sus-
tained outburst of loyal enthusiasm such as we
never expect to hear surpassed even in Eng-.
land. It was not alone a shout of welcome to
her Majesty, but one of gratification at the know-
ledge that she was at last the guest of -Leeds, and
that for a time, if only for a few hours, the borough
I became the seat of empire of the greatest monarchy,
of the earth. Slowly from the railway the Royal
carriage descended into the streets a little
speck among the great mass of human beings
who, shouting and cheering, pushing and throw-
ing their hats and handkerchiefs into the air
as if they were demented, thronged up the streets,
half-wild with exultation and delight. It was
really a spirit-stirring sight, and one that can only
be seen in England, and not always even there.
From the station her Majesty at once went up
through Leeds to \Voodsley-house, everwhere meet-
ing with the same ovation, only, if possible, the
enthusiasm progressed as her Majesty proceeded.
The escort was of the 2d West York Yeo-
manry, and even on such an occasion the appear-
ance of this splendid corps commanded admiration
as undoubtedly one of the finest and best mounted,
and altogether best looking corps of the kind in
the service. There are not many cavahy regiments
as good, and fewer still that surpass it. Their ap-
pearance even contrasted favourably yesterday with
that of the 18th Hussars, which is, however, a very
young regiment (as regards its men, of course) and
one of the worst mounted we ever saw, save always
the regiments at Balaklav a. The Yorkshire Hus-
sars had better horses than riders, and though they
showed well, and are really a fine corps, yet some
of the men filled their saddles so ill as to keep the
spectators in a state of poignant anxiet' as to the
time and manner in which they would leave them.
Her Majesty, as we have said, went straight to
Woodsley-house. Here the concourse of people was
immense, and here, notwithstanding every aid from
massive timber barriers, the almost involuntary on-
ward movement of the people bore down all oppo-
sition, and the barriers went to pieces before the
weight and impetus of such a body. Content, how-
ever, with this achievement, or it may be, perhaps,
frightened at its results, and lest her Majesty might
take umbrage at their impetuous loyalty, the crowd
stopped short, and once the barriers were broken
down the populace were quiet, and no man ventured
to step beyond the line within which not a minute
before four inches of plank could not keep him.
During the evening, or rather, soon after her Ma-
jesty's arrival at the house, the Royal commands
were laid on Mr. Fairbairn to join the dinner party
that evening.
• The other guests were the Earl of Derby, Lady
Churchill; the Hon. Miss Stoptord, Sir Charles
Phipps, • Major-General the Hon. G. Grey, and
Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. F. Ponsonby, with Miss
Hildyard. That night none were let up towards
Woodsley-house, or even up the picturesque hill
which leads to it. In rear of the house, but outside
its lofty garden walls, were encamped the guard
of honour of the 22d, which kept watch and ward
in the rear overlooking the hills and picturesque
villages of Kirkstall-vale. It was well that these
arrangements were made, for Heaven knows where
the loyalty of Leeds would have stopped that night.
The whole town, or the whole district, seemed quite
beside itself. From all parts of the country round
the visitors had been flocking in on foot, in carts,
by rail or road, or any avenue that led to Leeds.
Every conveyance that could bear the strain of a
beast of draught, and many that would not, and
with -which the experiment ought never to have,
been 'attempted, wakpressed into the service. Not
less than 150,000 or 200,000 people were crowded
in the streets. The Briggate, Boar-lane, Welling-
ton-street, and Upper Head-row—and, in fact, all
the places best illuminated, were thronged. In the
Briggate and Upper Head-row the effect was beau-
tiful,, for neither trouble nor money had been spared
upon the adornment of these thoroughfares. The
first-named_ street was crossed in all directions with
festoons of artificial flowers, so as to form across
both roads and paths a perfect arcade, from the
wreaths of which depended coloured lamps. The
transparencies and illuminations, too, along the
house fronts were brilliant and varied, equalling
those which once were displayed in Leeds on the
occasion of the fall of Sebastopol. It was past 12
o'clock before the last of the lamps went out, and
nearly one before the first of the visitors went in.
As we have said, none were allowed near Wood-
sley-house, and with all deference to the loyalty of
Leeds, it was well it was so, for there had been an
influx of wandering bands (who never wandered
more in their lives than when they played), and the
misguided loyalty of these led them to play, or at
least perform, at every house of extra size or deco-
rative importance. If these could only have got
within earshot of the Royal residence, a lively
night must have resulted to all its inmate;,
without exception of either rank or state. But,
as it was, they were compelled to content them-
selves with a distant serenading of the police
around the :house, or gazing with intense and
loyal admiration on such belated Royal servants
or messengers as paSsed up hill.
Yesterday was looked forward to as the greatest day.
that Leeds has ever seen, and yet, alas! the morn-
ing broke with heavy clouds, thick mist and drizzling
rain. It was bad and looked still worse, and Leeds
rose sad, and perhaps even rather discontented on
the whole, for the weather meant nothing less than
that some 300,000 or 400,000 people would be as-.
appointed in what they, had been looking forward
to for months and months past. From the earliest
hours thousands upon thousands came flocking into
Leeds from all parts. Every street and alley, road
or no road, of the town seemed thronged, yet how
it was so none could divine, for all Leeds proper
was so hemmed in and barricaded by its own loyalty,
in the shape of platforms, seats, and galleries, that if
one might venture to judge from the appearances,
none of the actual inhabitanes of Leeds could be
abroad. Yet, in spite of this, the streets were full
to overflowing, and, what was worse, thousands
upon thousands kept coming in per rail from York,
Bradford, Wakefield, and Pontefract, though it
seemed almost a question whether the last corners
would find room enough to get out of the trains.
It was known privately that his Royal Highness
the Prince Consort was to visit the Exhibition of
Local Industry at Leeds, but the secrecy of the
matter was so well kept that none observed it, and
certainly no notice was taken by the mob. Part of
this was no doubt due to the incessaet exertions of
Mr. Superintendent Walker, of London, and Mr,
SUperintendent Grahun, of Leeds, to whose exer7
tions it is mainly, if not entirelydue that the
whole spectacle 1w rissecl off Nylih such success

and safety.to all. Their arrangements:Wre gOod.
and well carried out, and it would be tlflicult to
name any assemblage of tlie import-
ance better managed,_ _ _
- His Royal_ highness; accompanied by, the Mayor
and Colonel Ponsonby, arrived at the Coloured
Cloth-hall at half-past 8 o'clock. In this building
the exhibition has been prepared, doubtless with a
view to the approachin_ visit of the British Asso-
ciation. They were received by Mr. Lupton and
Mr. Jowitt, of the Leeds Chamber of Coranierce,
with several of the principal exhibitors. The Ex-
hibition, which contains specimens of the chief
manufactures of which Leedeis the seat, was then
Minutely -inspected, his Royal Highness returning
to Woodsley-house soon after nine. The line
throughout was well kept, not only by the con-
stables of London and the district police, but by the
friendly societies of Leeds, which were wisely
pressed into the service, and made do duty as con-
stables, and
_line the barriers inside along the whole
route. The conduct of these men was all that could
be desired, and their admirable discipline and good
order reflect credit on the industrious Leeds unions.
The following were the chief orders represented,
with the numbers of each :

Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows
Grand United Odd-Fellows
__
__

Ancient Romans 2,150
Foresters
Free Gardeners
Leeds United Odd Fellows • . 450
Kingston Unity of Odd Fellows .....;... , 450
Free Independent Odd Fellows
Druids
Independent. Order of the Ark 2OO
Ancient Free Gardeners 550
Old Provident Society
Shepherds 540

Bra-mley Royal Friendly Society. 5OO
Orange Order
Their members wore no insignia or badge, except a
laurel leaf in the button-hole and white gloves,
and on the royal procession passing they simply
removed their hats, but took no part in the cheering.
Curious as are the names of these societies, they
are each only little unions which provide for the
sickness or death of members—a kind of insurance
which shows the progress of that provident and
careful spirit which begins so much to distinguish
the manufacturing operatives of the *sent day.
The greatest scene along the whole route of her
Majesty's procession was at Woodhouse-moor,
where the children of the charity and free schools
were mustered to the number of nearly 29,000, of
almost every age and every religious denomination.
It was a grand sight—the greatest of all that met
the Queen's eye, except, perhaps, the scene at the
Town-hall, though this, again, was quite different
in kind, and suggestive of different associations.
On the banks of the reservoir which bounds the
western extremity of the plain of Woodhouse-moor
were collected some 60,000 or 70,000 persons, who
had made the best of the vantage ground which was
here presented. Tier above tier they rose in dense
masses to the height of perhaps 30 or 40 feet, and
it may be questioned whether such a multitude was
ever before seen packed into so small a space. In
the centre of the amphitheatre formed by these
living walls stood the children, in two huge divi-
sions (including teachers) of more than 15,000 each,
divided into districts, parishes, and schools, and
distinguished by their orange, crimson, or blue
banners.
The children were disposed upon two immense
platforms or galleries, between which the Royal
cortege passed, each being about 170 yards in
length ; depth, 27 and 45 feet respectively. In the
centre was a sort of elevated pulpit for the general
director and his assistants, and above this was a tall
rostrum in which stood the musical conductor, the
movements of whOse baton were to sway and to
modulate the fresh young voices of the crowd be-
neath him. From this centre, radiating equally
on all sides, were posted signalmen, with huge
boards, on which were printed in the largest of
letters the various signals, as " Prepare to cheer !"
" Sing !", " Silence !" and " Dismiss !" Words can-
not tell with that grandeur-and true sublimity the
two first and most important signals were obeyed.
About the "silence" we had, perhaps, best say
nothing. All possible power of signalling—the
most despairing efforts on the part of the 5,000
teachers—failed to repress the exuberant spirits of
the children and their nianifestations of excitement
and delight at the spectacle which was soon to pass
before them. Silenced they would not and could,
not be, nor under the circumstances was silence,
however impressive, particularly necessary. But
if they could not be still they could at least
be patient. Some of the children were on the
ground as early as 6 o'clock, and before 8 o'clock
all were assembled, although her Majesty was not
to leave Woodsley-house until half-past 10. Small
tanks of water were provided for their refreshment
during the long interval ; but excitement was the
most powerful stimulant, and the children bore up
under the crowding and fatigue to which they were
subjected with wonderful tenacity and endurance.
The entire mass of persons assembled at this point
exhibited, indeed, the most exemplary
.patience.
One could not but notice the sober gravity of the
crowd of adults, mostly parents of the school chil:
dren—their pleased recognition of faces among the
little ranks beneath them—,and their entire absorp-
tion during the singing rehearsals which helped to
shorten the time of waiting. Then the babble and
talk of the children were unceasing. They talked
to sing and sang to talk ; and even the hum of
their shrill voices seemed pleasant and musical.
What could they, do as they stood waiting hour
after hour the arrival of her Majesty P At last,
however, the moment drew near. Sister Anne on
the watch-tower, or rather the look-out man posted
for the purpose on a spot of vantage, gave the sig-,
nal, and the cortege approached.
It was expected that her Majesty would leave
Woodsley-house at 10 o'clock, but for some reason
the starting was delayed till half-past 10. The
actual procession was a very long one, as it con-
sisted of all that were members of the Leeds Cor-
poration. The Royal procession, however, was only
of three carriages. The first contained General
Grey, her Majesty's Equerry; Sir Chas. Phipps,
K.C.8., Privy Purse ; and Colonel Ponsonby, the
Prince Consort's Equerg. The second contained
Lord Derby, Minister in attendance; Miss Hild-
yard, the Princesses' Governess ; Lady Churchill
and the Hon. Miss Stopford, Maids of Honour to
the Queen. The third contained the Queen, the
Prince Consort, the Princess Alice, and the Princess
Helena. Sir Harry Smith, K.C.8., rode on the
left of her Majesty, and Earl Fitzwilliam (Lord-
Lieutenant of the West Riding), on the right.
In attendance were a squadron of the 18th Hussars,
and a squadron of the Second West York Light
Infantry.
It is almost useless attempting to convey any
adequate idea of her Majesty's reception. It would
mere exhaust superlatives without effecting any
result, for "tremendous cheers" in print and.
tremendous cheers in Leeds are widely different
things. Almost as her Majesty started the clouds
broke up, and the sun shone fully as she came upon
the moor, amid the children and the thousand little
eager faces which gazed with such intensity not
more on her than on the young Princesses with
her. As the cortege came in sight, the signals,
" Prepare to cheer," rose up on every side, but they
were needless ; the difficulty was to keep the
children quiet, for all the children strained their
throats, and waved their hats and handkerchiefs
with such a vehemence as threatened to make them
still more ragged than many of them were already.
Nearly 30,000 little trebles set agoing are not so
easily stopped ; and what with their own enthu-
siasm, and what with what they saw of others,
some time elapsed before the shouts were done, and
the thundering bass accompaniment of the populace
outside—mostly the parents of the children—went
rumbling away in a hoarse roar in the distance,
Then the conductor waved his wand, and slowly
swelling upwards,_ like a vast organ of human
voices, came " God save the Queen." With the first
notes her Majesty held up her hand, and the car-
riage halted in the centre of the moor amid the
children, while the great choir of singers went
pealing 'forth their anthem with such a truth and
sublimity as seemed to move even the most distant
hearers. When this was over the procession con-
tinued its way and the hymns of the children
continued—the long soft notes of every psalm
resounding far and near, and making itself heard
above the cheering, even when the procession was
wending its way through the most crowded parts
of Leeds.
From this point, as we have said, her Majesty's
reception was as grand in its enthusiasm as anything
could be. For nearly four miles it was one con-
tinued ovation. At the Town-hall the crowds were
so great that the barriers seemed quite inadequate,
and, at last, bent, cracked, and splintered before
the immense pressure. From these spots such cries
arose that it really seemed as if some dangerous
injury to life or limb must have occurred. Yet we
are glan to say it was not so, and the admirable
arrangements of the police averted all mishap. The
crowd was pacified, the barriers shored up and
bound up with iron bands, and with such aids
exhortations to quietness the affair was managed.
At 20 minutes to 12 o'clock precisely the Royal
cortege entered the great square in which the hall