The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-27 00:00:00

THE PRINCE OF WALES AT OXFORD.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has now been
at the University a week, and he may be considered to
have fairly entered upon his career as an Oxonian. His
resolution seems to be to conform to the rule of his college,
and to conduct himself in nearly all respects like its ordi-
nary members. He has been a regular attendant at such
of the lectures as have yet taken place, though the term
being yet so young, most of the professors only begin their
labours in the course of the present week ; and so far, un-
like many of his less illustrious colleagues, he has " saved
his fines," by being at chapel punctually at eight o'clock
every morning. One difference made in his favour is that
instead of occupying rooms in college, the prince is allowed
to keep up a residence in the city, a privilege that is never
accorded to any but royal undergraduates. When the late
Marquis of Waterford was at Christ Church (the prince's
Alma Meter) he made great efforts to secure a similar con-
cession, but in vain ; and ordinary undergraduates are re-
fused even to bo allowed to take lodgings out of the Col-
lege until they have matriculated at least ono term. Any
day the prince may be seen walking along the streets in
his cap and gown, almoSt unattended, or strolling in the
quadrangle of Christ Church with his brother under-
graduates, among whom he is very popular ; and he
seems equally di§posed to submit to college discipline, and
to bear his share in college sports. He seems inclined too
to give his patronage to city entertainments. Mr. Charles
Dickens gave readings at the Town-hall on Monday and
Tuesday evenings, and at the first reading (" The
Christmas Carol" and " The Trial from Pickwick") the
prince and his suite were present. On his attaining his 18th
year on the 9th proximo, the event will be celebrated in
Oxford with great rejoicings. The prince will remain at.
Oxford for nine months, and before his departure the beau-
tiful new museum in the parks will be opened by the Queen
in person. In the same week the commemoration will be
held, when his royal highness will probably be admitted to
the honorary degree of D.C.L.

COWES, ISLE OF MIGHT.

(FROM OUR OW/s1 CORRESPONDENT.)

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent leaves Norris
Castle for the season on Friday next.
DESTRUCTIVE GALE AT RIDE.—A violent storm of wild
and rain, attended with thunder and lightning, passed
over the Isle of Wight on Tuesday night. Many trees
fences, and chimneys were blown down, and a considerable
part of Hyde Pier destroyed.
COWES AND NEWPORT RAILWAY.—A number of men
are employed on this line. The first sod was turned in the
field adjoining Mr. Bannister's ropewalk, but the tunnel
which is to pass under the Newport and Cowes road, Mill
Hill road, and the grounds of West Hill House is not yet
commenced. The Cowes terminus is to be in Carrel-lane,
within a few yards of the High-street and the steamboat
pier. The houses in Chapel-lane, and part of Carrel-lane
are to be pulled down, and a new street, 50 feet wide, is to
be made from the High -street, passing by the Catholic
chapel, to the entrance to Northwood-park,