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THE SCOTTISH FETE.

Englani the minimum rating was 20/. to 251., but by
the pr:usent Bill the maximum rating was not so high.
Two-thirds of the votes would therefore bo rated at a
Tower quilifiriation than the minimum amount of qua-
lifi::atiou in Eagto.nd. As two-thirds of the number
would be rate i below 10/, the whole influence
would 100 placed in one scale, and numbers would
have an overNholining preponderence over property, so
that persons who were rated at the full amount of their
rent, who had no interest in the duration of their tenure,
and who had no profit over their rent, would have the
full control of the county constituency of Ireland. Let
them but grant the low amount of qualification they ap-
peared disposed to grant, and if they found they had
allowed dangerous influences to predominate they would
discover they could not retract, that they were bound
far ever to the principle, and that the democratic power
which would then be wielded by the mass would be found
to operate injuricualy on the constituency at large, and
would be made the lever wherewith to accelerate the
same claim; in England. If the Bill passed, the power
that would be created by it would soon prove irresis-
tible, and it would go on rapidly towards tlott stet. of
things which would mike the maintenance of the con-
stitution of the country impossible.—(Hear.) In adopt-
ing the 151. franchise for Ireland, it could not be said
that it would be analogous to the DI. franchise in
England, or that you would get the same intelli-
gence or respectability among the lowest class
of voters in Ireland 23 you would in England.
The 151. qualification was even lower than he should
have chosen, but looking to the necessity for extending
the franchise in Ireland, end being assured by Noble
Lords that it would not be unsafe, he was willing to
waive his objections and to take that amount which gave
an average basis of 5 GOO for each county; but lower he
would not give his consent to, for if they had a lower
qualification, he was certain they would have a consti-
tuency but little qualified by intelligence, station, and
property to exercise that important trust which, when
reposed in individuals, they were bound to exercise in-
dependently and for the general benefit.—(Hear, hear.)

The Earl of SHREWSBURY was in f'avour of Pro-
tectionist principles. P the small shopkeeper and tenant
were represented, ho was satisfied they would much
rather give their adhesion to Protectionist principles
than to that species of Communism which was being
diffused.

Lord WHARNCLIFFE, who spoke with his back
turned to the reporters' gallery, was nearly inaudible.
The Noble Lord was understood to object to Lord Stan-
ley's explanation of the basis of the county qualification
in England.
Lord STANLEY explained that in England profit
over rent was taken into consideration, but in the pre-
sent Bill profit was not at all considered.
Lord WII AR NCLIFFE proceeded to show by figures
that the proposed 13/. franchise would not give the ex-
tent of constituency supposed by the Noble Lord, or if
it did that it would not be large enough. He was willing
to enlarge the Irish constituency ta the extent proposed
by the Noble Earl provided it could be done safely. He
was satisfied it would b© vary dangerous to leave mat-
ters in their present state, as he apprehended a greater
amount of mischief from standing still than was likely
to occur in their forward direction proposed by the
present Bill. He thought it was possible to modify the
Bill so as to meet all objections, and at the same time to
afford all the benefit to Ireland which an enlarged con-
stituency could produce.
The Earl of MOUNTCASHELL thought the mode
of ascertaining the numbers of those fitted for the exer-
cise of the franchise was very defective. If better
means of determining the numbers had been at the com-
mand of their Lordships, that circumstance would have
assisted them greatly in arriving at a proper judgment
on this important question. Unfortunately the numbers
returned were the number of those registered, whereas
had the return been of the numbers of those only who
were qualified to register, he was of opinion a very dif-
ferent aspect would have been given to this part of the
question. He was opposed to revolution and anarchy,
and for this reason he was anxious to see a high queliti-
cation, rather than the low qualification proposed by the
present Bill.
Lord DUFFERIN said he was in a position to con-
tribute a pertion of evidence) as to the people on whom
it was sought to confer the franchise. He considered
the late revolutions on the continent owed their rise to
e restricted franchise. In his experience of Ireland the
two qualifications of property and intelligence did not
coincide; there were only 3.Z,000 electors to 8,000,000 of
inhabitants, or two-fifths of a respectable population to
every 100 persons. He, therefore, felt great pleasure in
supporting the Bill.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY said he and his
Friend had adjoining estates, and ho was therefore sur-
prised at the very opposite views his Noble Friend took'
of the question.—(Liughter.) The 81. franchise would
open a door fJr the docninstion of the Catholic priest-
hood in the south of Ireland and the Presbyterian cler-
gymen in the north. The higher the franchise the more
respectable would be the voters, and the mare thoroughly
would be taken from the priests and Presbyterian mi-
nisters the power they now wielded. The Bill as it now
stood would destroy the influence of the landlords in
Ireland. He should, therefore, give his vote heartily for
the 151. franchise, regretting only that it was not hip,her.
The Bishop of DOWN was sorry to hear the Noble
Merviis give such a bad account of the tenantry on his
own property. The estates of the Noble Marquis con-
tained 12,000 rated tenements, of which 9,000 were
rated at 81.

The Earl of CA.13,T.13LE said the House of Commons
were not unanimous in voting even 81., for there were
some amendments proposing 61. and 4/. Ho did net ad-
vocate that reduction, but still he hoped that their Lord-
ships would not adopt a hther sum than that inserted
in the Bill. The entire of the elective body in Ireland
di l not amount to 35,000, whereas in England one county
only had as many as 55,000. In England the proportion
of the voters to the adult population was 29 per cent.; in
IrPland, however, though the rated tenements under the
81. rating w,ve 264,000, it gave only 15 per cent. as the
proportion t) the adult population, while a 121. rating
would. give only 10 per cent., and a 151. rating only 8
per cent. He admitted that there was no extraordinary
excitement on the question in Ireland; but that, in his
opinion, was only a reason the more for doing the Irish
people justice in the matter.

Lord BROUGHAM could not give his consent to the :
proposition of an Si. franchise for Ireland. Ho never
could lose sight of what, in his opinion, should be the
governing principle of the franchise—namely, that no
change should take place without its effect upon the
House of Commons being duly weighed. If the 8/.
qualificatio❑ was considered with that view, he feared
that the constitution of that body would be greatly and
grievously deteriorated. In considering that question
they should took to the south of Ireland as well as to
the north. A largo portion of the people of the north
of Ireland possessed a degree of virtue, knowledge, and
respectability, which might be held fairly to qualify
them for the .elestive franchise ; but could it be said that
the same advantages were enjoyed by the paupers of
the southern portion of that country ?—(Hear, hear.)
They had heard a good deal of the comparison betwee❑
the number of electors and the number of the popu-
lation in England and in Ireland. But they should
also bear in mind of what the population in each
country was composed. It had been said that
in England 1 in every 23 inhabitants was an elector,
and that in Ireland 1 elector in every 41 inhabitants
would be too smell a proportion. Lot them,
however, not forget how many paupers there were in
Ireland. It appeared from the latest returns that
there were in that country 2,300,000 persons receiving
parish relief. Now, that made one iu every three of the
population, while in England there was but one in every
20 or 21 of the population receiving that relief. He be-
lieved that both in the north and in the south of Ireland
a large portion of the people disliked to have their names
placed on the register. He understood that in the north
the Presbyterian clergymen exercised a very great con-
trol over the acts of the electors, and many persons
wished to escape from that control by not qualifying
themselves to vote. But if that was the case in the north
of Ireland, how much more must a similar feeling pre-
vail in the south, where the Roman Catholic clergy
exercised. as ho believed, a more complete dominion
over the R nnan Catholic electors than was exercised
over their fellow-creatures by any other class of men.—
(Hear, hear.) The Right Rev. Prelate had said that
many people did not register of their own accord either
in Ireland or in England. Now he (Lord Brougham)
would venture to say that there was hardly such a thing
in this country as a qualified person refasing to re-
gister. But in Ireland many such cases undoubtedly
occurred. He could not, however, approve of the prin-
ciple of a compulsory registration, although ho had no
objection to lower the franchise. He recollected that a
certain Irish Secretary ie bringing in a Registration Bill
on a former occasion had fixed the qualification not at V.,
or at 121., or at 151., but at 301.; and that Irish Secretary
was no other than his Noble Friend opposite (the Earl
of Carlisle), a Cabinet Minister, and one of the principal
supporters of the measure then under their Lordships'
consideration: Now he (Lord Brougham) would take
what he considered a not unreasonable medium between
an 81. and a 30/, qualification, and would give his vote in
favour of the proposal for fixing the qualification at 151.
They had read in the First Lesson yesterday, that Saul,
when he was about to be dethroned, repented in sack-
cloth and ashes, and it would appear that her Majesty's
Ministers sought to effect some change in the Irish
franchise at a time when their tenure of office had be-
come somewhat insecure. Now he had always thought
that one great change might be very beneficially intro-
duced into the Reform Bill by extending the franchise
to one of the most respecCab!e and one of the most
ingenious classes of our fellow-subjects--he meant
the artisans of this country, not the day labourers,
but the hard-working and hard-handed artisans. He
believed that those men were far more independent
than nine-tenths of the present electoral body; he be-
lieved they were far more independent than the 101.
voters—than the shopkeepers or the capitalocracy of
this country. These men did not want the protection of
the ballot, for they wished to come manfully forward
and to vote in the face of day, according to their con-
sciences.
He had the greatest love for those gentlemen
who came over from Ireland to occupy places in the other
House; they might be most open-hearted and fascinating
in tin it manners, but he confessed he did not desiderate
a very great increase in the numbers of that body which
some time ago hell seats in the other House, and which
would be the case if they created such a bad franchise as
that they were now about establishing.—(Laughter.)
The Earl of ST. GERMANS, in explanation, said
when ho had proposed a new franchise for Ireland, he
had intended that it should be superadded to the old one.
The Noble End was proceeding to address the House in
crxplanation of his views, when
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' sent-d their feelings and their wishes. Ho thought the
121. franchise which he had proposed would give a
proper constituency to Ireland. But he considered the
adoption of the proposition of his Noble Friend would
be fatal to the Bill. A compromise might now be ad-
mitted, which would not perhaps hereafter be agreed to;
but he feared the rejection of the measure would have
the effect of creating fresh agitation in Ireland. If
dissolution took place at the present moment
the Irish county Members would be chosen by a con-
stituency not exceeding 27,000, a proportion which
made them less than many of the small borough towns
in England.
Earl FITZ WILLIAM said the present measure had
been described as a new reform Bill for Ireland.
Ho had been rather surprised to hear his Noble and
Learned Friend (Lord Brougham) recommend their
Lordships not to listen to the voice of the people.
Lord BROUGHAM—No, no.
Earl FITZ WILLIAM—His Noble and Learned
Friend had said something:very like it. Now, ho re-
membered when a Rtform Bill was being discussed fir
England, though not for Ireland, his Noble and Learned
Friend had called upon them most emphatically to at-
tend more to the voice of the people. His Noble and
Learned Friend had said there were two million of
paupers in Ireland.

Lord BROUG i-lA.VE--By the last accounts.
Earl FI rz WILLIAM said there were many parishes
in Ireland in which there were no persons receiving
out-door relief ; and, therefore, he thought the argu-
ment about paupers fell to ttio ground. With respect
t) tie amendment moved by the Noble Earl on the
cross benches (Eerl St. Germans), although he would
have preferred the Bill as it stood, yet eouuer than risk
its passing he would vote for the proposition. The
question they had to consider was, whether there should
or not be a franchise existing in Ireland.
After a few words from Lord BROUGHAM, who
said the Noble Earl had misunderstood what had fallen
from him,
The Marquis of LEINSDOWNE said it was his inten-
tion to vote for the omission of the words " eight
pounds."—(Hear, hear.) He had stated that he thought
it was the duty of their Lordships to give the point their
attentive consideration, and to state the amount of quali-
fication they were disposed to affirm. After what had
fallen Irons Noble Lords en both sides, he could not dis-
guise from himself that in the opinion of a considerable
majority of their Lordships 8/. was too low a sum. In
execution, therefore, of what he believed to be his duty,
that of adapting the feeling ef that House as much as
possible to the feeling of the other House, and he
might add to the feeling of the people of Ireland, he
thought it most desirable that the question should be
put directly whether MI. be, or be not, the amount of
qualification which their Lordships thought best. He
disliked the improper influence of the priests—he
disliked the improper influence of the landlords ;
but there was an influence he disliked still more than
that—of persons who obtained an uncontrolled influence
over an unrepresented population, leading them oc-
casionally to disturbances, sometimes to rebellion,
by representing to them that they had not their fair
share of constitutional power. He believed, if they
attempted to carry the principle of the franchise to a
higher amount, they would fail to give satisfaction, and
that the Bill would cease to be what it was intended to
be—a welcome boon to the people of Ireland.
Their Lordships then divided, when there appeared—
For 11
Lord Desert's amendment ... 72
Against it ... ... 50
Majority against the Government —22
Lord STANLEY said, with the view of bringing the
subject of registration conveniently before their Lord•
ships, he would propose the insertion of words affirming
the principle of leaving it to the option of the voter
o hether he would place himself on the register or not.
For that purpose be proposed to insert, after the words
•' duly registered," the words " on his own request."
Tne Marquis of LANSDOWNE thought it would be
better now to report progress and ask leave to sit again.
Earl GREY suggested to the Noble Lord opposite
the propriety of printing the consequential amendments.
After a few words from the Earl of ST. GERMANS,
the House reported progress, and obtained leave to sit
again on Friday next.
Their Lordships then adjourned.

PARLIAMEN TARY DIVISIONS.

From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Comma's.)

MONDAY, JULY 1.
WESTMINSTER TEMPORARY BRIDGE BILL,
Read a second time; Motion made, and Question proposed,
" That the Bill be committed :"—Amendment proposed, to
add at the end of the Question the words " to a Select Com-
mittee :"—Question put," That those words be there added."
The House divided :
MAJORITY—AYES, 138.

Alcock, Thomas ---
Fox, W. J. O'Flaherty, Anthony
Arkwright, George French. F. Ord, William
Bailey, Joseph Glyn, George Carr Patten, W.
Baldoek, E. 11. Gordon, Admiral Pendarves, Edward
Baring, 11. B. Greenall, Gilbert Pennant, Colonel
Baling, Thomas Grenfell, Cnarles W. l'eto, Samuel
Benbow, John Hall, Sir B. Pilkington, James
Blair, Stephen Hamilton, Lord C. Plowden, W. H.
Bremridge, Richard llardcastle, J. A. Price, Sir R.
Bright, jolin Harris, Richard Pusey, Philip
Bromley, Robert Hayter, W. G. liawdon, Colonel
Brotherton, J. Herbert, H. A. Reynolds, John
Brown, W. Herbert, Sydney Roche, E. B.
Buller, Sir J. Y. Hey worth, Lawrence Salwey, Colonel
Cardwell, E. 'Mayan!, R. C. Sandars, George
Carew, W. li. P. Hill, Lord M. Sibthorp, Colonel
Chatterton, Colonel Ilogg, Sir J. Sidney, Alderman
Clay, Sir W. --„ Ilollond, Robert Smith, J. Benjamin
Clerk, Sir G. Hood, Sir Alexand Smollett, A.
Clive, 11. B. llornby, John Spooner, Richard
Cobden, Richard Howard, C. W. Stanley, Edward
Cochrane, A. 1). Humphery, Aid. Staunton, Sir Cr.
cocl-s, T. S. Jocelyn, Viscount Stephenson, Robert
Coles, 11. IL Joilitre, Sir W. IL Strickland, Sir G.
Collins, William Keogh, William Stuart, Lord D.
Crawford, W. S. Kershaw, James Stuart, J.
Da rymple, Captain Knox, Colonel Tenison, E. K.
Denison, Edmund Lacy, Henry C. Thesiger, Sir F.
D'Eyncourt, T. Lascenes, W. S. Thompson, Colonel
Dickson, Samuel Locke, Joseph Thornely, Thomas
Divett, Edward Lushington. Charles Thornhill, G.
Duncan, Lord Lygon, General Towncley, John
Duncan, George Mackenzie, IV. F. Trevor, G.
Duncombe, T. M'Gregor, John Trollope, Sir J.
Duncombe, A.I. M'Taggart, Sir J. Vane, Lord H.
Duncan, John Meagher, Thomas Verner, Sir W.
Dundas, Sir David Manners, Lord C. Vevey, T.
Dunne, Colonel Manners, Lord J. Villiers, F. W.
Egerton, Sir P. Manic, Fox Walpole, Spencer
Egerton, W. T. Meux, Sir 11. Wawn, J. T.
Ellis, John Milton, Viscount Willcox, Brodie
Easton, Earl Mitchell, T. A. Williams, John
Fagan, William Molcsworth, sir W. Wood, Sir Charles
Fagan, James Moore, G. 11. Wood, W. P.
Ferrer, Jamea biowatt, Francis . TELLERS.
Fitzroy, Henry Noel, G. J. Inglis, Sir R.
Forster, Mathew O'Brien, Sir LucinS Greene, Thomas

This exhibition may now be fairly regarded as an es-
tablished annual spectacle. It will be recollected that it
took place for the first time last year in Holland-park;
that it received at once, not only the favour of the public,
but the patrona:N of Roya!ty; and that taken as a whole
it was eminently successful. The fits fur the season
commenced yesterday, and will be brought to a close to-
day. Tie chiefs, and others of the various clans,
seemed indeed to have been inspired by the advice con-
tained in Sir Walter Scott's words—

"Hark to the summons,
Come in your war array, gentles and commons."
The scene of the exhibition is the same, and the gene-
ral character of the programme has not bean materially
changed. Tho manly outdoor sports peculiar to Scot-
land still form a conspicuous feature in the proceedings,
and these, combined with the showy effect of the
Celtic garb, gave to the whole spectacle a pecu-
liar claim to the nationality of title which it
assumes. There is, however, no exclusive spirit evinced
in the management of the fete. Archery Ariz ea to a
largo amount are thrown open to competitors from all
parts of the United Kingdom, and the gallantry of the
committee of management has provided gold bracelets
and brooches to be shot for by ladies. Tim display in
fencieg, also, though principally devoted to illustrate the
value of that trusty Scottish weapon the broad-sword,
is open to general competition, and an interesting addi-
tion has been made to the programme of last season in
the shape of wrestling. All the prizes in the other
sports exhibited are contended for in the Highland dress
by men who have carried off the honours at the local
meeings and gatherings held daring autumn in the
North. These sports sad pastimes include tossing the
caber, putting the stone, throwing the hameler, bagpipe
music, fiddling, running, and strathspey and reel danc-
ing. In the exhibition the most striking change in the
arrangements of last year is with reference to the
archery. We fear that the bow has fallen into sad dis-
repute in these modern days, and that the weapon with
which Apollo shot pestilence into the camp of the Greeks
and with which Cupid destroyed the peace of the Cartha-
ginian Queen, can never more be restored to its an-
cient place in the estimation of mankind. Last year the
archery part of the exhibition was an acknowledged
failure. The twanging of bow strings and the dull
thump of the arrows as they plunged into the targets
amused only for a short time. Even the movements of
the archers, as they crossed and recrossed the field in
bloodless strife, at last grew monotonous, and some way
or other, people seemed to have an uneasy feeling that
by possibility a mistake might be made. Missiles of all
kinds are apt to deviate from their intended route, and
the arrow has a peculiar facility for going astray. The
quivers sported at Holland-park, it is true, are not fur-
nished so formidably as those which figured at Cressy.or
Agincourt; but, nevertheless, a light summer paletot or
a silk dress, are things easily penetrated, and there are
few people who like to be treated as a " butt." Such being
the experience of last year's file in archery, the com-
mittee of management have this season prudently cur-
tailed that part of the exhibition, or more accu-
rately speaking, they have so arranged that
it shall be all over before the other games
commence. When we entered the grounds of Holland-
pask yesterday, shortly before one o'clock, the com-
petition in archery was still going on. A large number
of gentlemen who, had they lived at the time, would no
doubt have drawn " a good bow at Hastings," were
busily engaged in the contest. Three ladies also con-
tended stoutly for the gold bracelets already alluded to.
One of them especially shot very well, and it was re-
gretted by many that the fair sex had not supplied a
greater number of candidates for an amusement in
which, if.there is any faith to be placed in classic lore,
they ought to excel. Most of the archers wore Lincoln
green, and their costume agreeably diversified the effect
of the blue bonnets and waving tartans.
To the archery succeeded the sword dance, performed
with great spirit and grace. Then commenced that
characteristic game called " throwing the hammer." In
the Highlands the hammer is used, as the name implies;
but of late years, instead of that implement, a ball of iron
with a long wooden shaft attached to it, has been intro-
duced at the principal competitions. Such was the case
yesterday, though there may be some doubt as to the
propriety of the change. Nine Highlanders entered
their names as candidates for the prize in throwing the
light hammer, the weight of which is 141 b. Their style
of play possessed great variety. Some stood still,
and with one or two swings of the hammer hurled it
forward through the air. Others, whirling round with
it in their extended hands, let it shoot suddenly off when
they had reached the prescribed point for doing so. One
enormous man, whose rugged features and shaggy red
hair recalled the picture of Rob Roy, used one hand only
in the process, yet nevertheless the hammer flew from
his grasp with perfect precision to a great distance.
The following are the three successful competitors and
the distances of their throws:—

ft. in.
Thomas Menzies ... 92 2
Samuel Kennedy ... 88 9
D. Fraser
Then followed dancing of reels and a strathspey; next a
foot race for about 1,400 yards, which was run in 2 min.
2 secs. Then came a Highland fling, which was ad-
mirably danced, and of the agile creature who danced it
it might with truth be said—
" He shook his doublets in the wind;
His feet like hammer strak the grand;
The very moidiewarts were stunn'd,
Nor Icenn'd what it could mean."
Next we were amused with "tossing the caber," which,
being "interpreted "' for the benefit of " Southrons,"
means a long and heavy piece of timber, or rather a
tree—perhaps of 18 feet or more in length, which the
party is required to raise and to grasp by the small ,mcl,
and on running to the bar he raises it, and by an effort
almost superhuman is required t) toss it so high that,
being projected, it make; a gyration in the air.
Three cabers having been tossed, Samuel Kennedy wis
pronounced to be the successful competitor. The third
caber baffled all the competitors, and a piece was cut off.
Three competitors then stood forward, and again Ken-
nedy was successful.

Is was now near four o'clock, end the scene which the
park presented was exceedingly animated and pictu-
resque. Within the inclosed apace where the sports
were going on had assembled a goodly muster of well-
dressed Highland gentlemen and chiefs—Cluny Mac-
pherson, head of the clan Chattan, presided over the
proceedings. The leading representatives of the
M'Kenz'es were present—Sir James M'Kenzie, of
Seatwell ; Sir Evan M'Kenzie, of Kilkoy ; Stewart
M'Kenzie, of Seaforth ; and Mr. Charles M'Kenzie; of
Scotsburn. Conspicuous among the throng we noticed
Rousleyn Gordon Cumming, the daring traveller,
whose recent hunting exploits in Central Af-
rica have attracted so much attention. Most of
the Highlanders present wore targets, an addition to
the dress which of late years has been too much dis-
pensed with, and which adds greatly to its martial effect.
Within the inclosed space on either side were arranged
the boys of the Caledonian Asylum and the Duke of
York's school. Pipers arrayed in all the splendour of
silver ornament struck up at intervals " the war notes"
of the clans, or some well. known dance-inspiring
strathspey. Occasionally, a military band, which was
in att-ndance, contributed its quota to the general
amusement. The capacious stands erected to the north
of the grounds were thronged with ladies, and all
round te inclosed space where the games were cele-
brated was gathered an assemblage of curious and in-
terested spectators. The whole scene presented was
particularly striking and picturesque. It was just at
this time that the Marquis of Breadalbane arrived,
and shortly afterwards it became known that her
Majesty the Queen was about to honour Holland-park
with a visit. The Highlanders were at once formed
by Cluny into a body-guard, and every preparation
was made to give her Majesty a loyal reception. In
the meantime the games were suspended, and to
kill time two men of the Scotch Fusiliers (one named
Chalmers, and coming from the north side of the Tweed;
the other named Edgar, a native of Cumberland, exhi-
bited their skill in wrestling. The exhibition proved a
decided hit and pleased everybody. There was nothing
at all repulsive about it, the throws being given and
submitted to with perfect good humour, and great agility
being displayed by the other competitors. Edgar is a
more powerful man than the other, and that gave him the
advantage; but Chalmers did nut allow the victory to
pass out of his hands without some very clever and suc-
cessful play on his part. Just as this exhibition finished
the Royal cortege entered the grounds. The band
played "God save the Queen." and Angus Mackay, her
Majesty's piper, struck up " Fleum Fein an Gleann"—
" The Glen is my own." The body guards saluted, and
the great mass of spectators, standing up, testified by
loud cheers, and by the waving of hats, blue bonnets,
and handkerchiefs, their loyalty and respect for
their Sovereign. Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales,
and the Prince of Prussia, occupied the same carriage
as her Majesty. In another, which followed, were
Viscountess Jocelyn and Lady Cannin. The horses
having been disengaged from the carriage, the games were
immediately resumed under the superintendence of the
Marquis of Breadalbaue, who appeared to receive her
Majesty's commands as to what she wished to see per-
formed. The first thing exhibited was dancing, with
which the Royal party appeared greatly pleased. To
this succeeded throwing the hammer, which was won by
the victors in the early part of the day, Menzies' throw
being ninety-nine feet four inches and Kennedy's ninety-
one feet. The exhibition of wrestling was again re-
peated by the same performers, and with equal success
in the interest it evidently excited among the royal
visitors. Then came what must be regarded as the
most remarkable feature of the day's proceedings,
viz., a trial of skill between M. Leon Gilleoaand,
French feucing-master, armed with the broadsword
and target, and Bombardier Kelly, armed with the
bayonet. General Stewart, of Garth, in his well
known " History of the Highland Regiments," de-
clares that the broadsword has always been found in
actions superior weapon to the bayonet. Whether this
be correct or not as a fact, the exhibition of yesterday
would seem to establish beyond all doubt that the bayonet
is no match for the broadsword and target. M. Gille-
mend hit his adversary four times running, and there
can be no doubt that the one hit counted against him
ought to have been allowed.
This was succeeded by some capital single-stick play
by Corporal Jackson and Bombardier Gear,
" Wha being stout gave many a clout."
And the same quotation would apply to similar displays
by Corporal Major Astlin and Corporal Reid. The reel
of Tullech, which is of a peculiar character, was ads
mirably danced, and reminded us of the language of the
late charming Scotch poet Skinner, when we beheld the
enthusiastic gestures and animated countenances of those
who danced:—

" May dool and sorrow be his chance,
And a' the ills that come frae France,
Whae'r he be that winna dance
The reel of Tullocbgorum."
In another trial the tossing the caber was won by S.
Kennedy; and the putting the stone by Menzier, who
followed, it 40 feet 4 inches, A foot race fullow, which

was won by Durr.!cl M'Crae, William Connechie being
the second. Four competitors started, who certainly
were not encumbered with too much clothing to imilede
their speed. It being now half•past six o'clock, her
Majesty and th', 11.) al party quitted the ground, the
same hearty loyal feeling being evinced on her Majesty's
departure as on her arrival. llcr Majesty signified her
intention to be present this day, and to present several
prizes. The distribution of prizes awarded by the
societies will be made at the festival, to bo held this day
at the Freemason's Tavern, as stated in our advertising
columns. We cannot cicse this brief account of a very
interesting fete without acknowledging the great cour-
tesy which was paid to those gentlemen who represented
the press, by the gentlemen who conducted the proceed-
ings. The sports will be continued and clo:ed this day,
and the presence of her "Majesty cannot fail to ensure a
vast attendaner.

ENTERTAINMENT BY LORD 'TOLLAND TO
THE INHABITANTS OF KENSINGTON.

Last evening Lord Holland invited a considerable
number of the inhabitants of Kensington and its neigh-
hoorhood to a grand entertainment in the new and ele-
gant orangery which has lately been added to the an-
cient and classic mansion, Holland house. It will be
recollected that some time since a great outcry was
raised against his Lordship diverting a pathway, of which
the public had been allowed the use for many years, from
the front to the east side of the house, to enable cer-
tain alterations to be carried out, amongst the most im-
portant of which was the erection of a terrace facing the
Hammersmith-toad. In m iking these alterations,
his Lordship had to encounter a good deal ut
opposition, conducted with all that warmth of zeal shish
usually characterises local authorities when they fled or
imagine that their vested interests are to be interfered
with; but it appears that those who originated the op-
position little consulted their own interests, for, in place
of the old pathway, a fine wide avenue has been laid out,
which is not only more agreeable for the purposes of
pleasure or exercise, but opens a more direct thorough-
fare from Hammersmith-road to Notting-hill. Ample
satisfaction having thus been given to all parties who felt
themselves aggrieved, Lord Holland, with those amiable
feelings of kindness end generosity which form so dis-
tinguished a mark of his character, determined on the
firs 7, convenient occasion to invite them to an evening
entertaie meat in his grounds to witness the recent alter-
ations, and last night was selected for the purpose. The
invitations were all accepted, and the number of guests
who attended showed, at least, that past animosities and
differences were all happily forgotten. Among all pre-
sent there was one general expression of esteem for his
Lordship, net merely for sending them invitations, but
because he, and his amiable partner, and his immediate
friends, including several of the aristocracy, mixed freely
with the guests, and shared in no small degree in their
pleasures and amusements.
The orangery, which was designed by Mr. Brown,
his Lordship's architect, and corresponds in style with the
mansion, from which, however, it is quite detached,
has been erected with exquisite taste, and will form
another great ornament to the already beautiful and
far-famed grounds. At the north end an elegant
apartment has been fitted up with mirrors, couches, and
candelabra, which in slimmer will no doubt be found a
most agreeable retreat. In this apartment, which was
brilliantly lighted, dancing was kept up with great
spirit until past 12 o'clock, the distinguished host and
hostess presiding and throwing a charm over the scene
by their affability and kindness. On the top of the
orangery there is an extensive promenade reached by a
broad and handsome staircase, and from here an ex-
cellent view of the surrounding country can be obtained.
When we say that the whole exterior and interior of
this building was illuminated with innumerable coloured
lamps, and that all the splendid collection of orange
trees, as well as the whole of the garden were sparkling
with similar coruscations of light, the beauty and fairy-
like nature of the scene may be easily conceived. Per-
haps on no former occasion were these gardens—ren-
dered famous by their association with the great-
est wits, writers, and orators which this coun-
try has produced—seen to greater advantage than
they were last night. The removal of the old
stables, and the zeal of Lord Holland to
make the place a gem of a residence, has enabled Mr.
Scoby, the head gardener, to exercise his taste and skill
in improving the grounds, and this ho has done in
a way which entitles him to the utmost credit.
The amusements, concluded by a brilliant display of
fireworks, and the company separated shortly after one
o'clock.

A cold collation was laid out down one side of the
orangery, and it consisted of every delicacy which the
generous kitchen and cellars of Holland House could
produce.