The Sun.
London, England, 1821-10-11 00:00:00

RAMSGATE, OCT. 9.

The Mast of the Ceremonies for this town was chosen yes-
terday, by ballot, at the Assembly Rooms, when, after a very
'smart contest of tOur hours, the numbers were-
For Captain Bayley - - 106 . •
-Mr. hay - - 83
Majority in tavour of Capt. Bayley
On which the former was declared duly elected, and in a neat
speech he thanked his friends for their great exertions, assuring
them that he would, by attention to tne dirties of the appoint-
ment, endeavour to merit the preference be had that day been
honoured with.

JITBILEE EXT RAORDIN.III Y.—On Saturday last was cele
brated at Waliner, John tof man's Jubilee, in commemora_
tion of his having completed a service of fifty yeari on one farm,
viz. \Valmer Court. In the morning, the whole of his imple-
ments of husbandry were displayed hanging in front ,of the
Drum Inn, tin trophies in honour of the day. bathe evening a
considerable number of the respectable inhabitants of the place
assembled in the Drum 'Pea Gardens,witen John Coleman, sup-
ported by two, of his sons under a canopy of laurel, preceded by
a band of music and flags flying, and followed by his fellow_
'workmen two and two, and accompaniAl by a large concourse
of people, procekled to the houses of the principal inhabitants
of the place ; and it was truly gratifying to' witness the recep-
tion he met with from each of them-, On the approach to each
house the band formed on the lawn in front, playing " Qop
save the King," while thcw(a-thyold man Was met by the head of
each family at the door, and wcicoupjland congratulated on the
'respect shewn him by his neighbours on the occasion a'on leav-
ing each house three hearty'efieers were given • and on returning
to-the Drum he was met by the landlord;and conducted to his
seat, overhung with boUghs of laurel, at the upper end of a
large booth, erected on purpose, capable of containing upwards
of 3(10 people, where, from the liberal subscription ell' many of
the principal inhabitants of the neighbourhood, he and his fel-
loW-workmen partook of an excellent supper, and nearly a butt
of beer was distributed to those whei chose to partake'of It. On
the Chairman giving the health of John Coleman, a bright
example of honesty, industry, and integrity, with three,.
it was received and drank with universal' applause, and a
succession of toasts followed, viz. : " The King"_._." The,
Proprietor of Widmer. Court "--" Lord Liverpool
" Lady Harvey and Family," &c. &c. &c. at intervals the
band played several lively tunes, and the yoonger part of the
company amused themselves with country dances, - and iii one
of which John Coleman himself joined with-one of his grand-
daughters with all the activity of a young Man. This sur-
prising character is now seventy-five years of age, and never
knew a day's illness : inured to hard work from his cradle, it
became so habitual to him, that to-this day, he could no more
live without employment than any other man could live with-
out food. He has brought up and educated
in
sonS!and
daghtets (several of whom are now living in respectable cir-
cumstances) without ever having received, and would even now
disdain to receive, parochial relief; he is esteemed and.respected
by all who know him. This indeed is a rare lesson to all, whe,a
the: his superiors or his equals. It may. teach his superiors
that however fortunate they may have been in obtaining the ,
goods and riches of this world, that unless they act so as to en-
sure it, they may.in vain look for the respect and esteem of
their heighboars, and mankind in general ; and his equals may
learn, that however humble iheir situation in life may be, if
they are honest, sober, and industrious, they will obtain the
esteem and respect of all who know them in an equal degree
with their fellow-workman, John Coleman. It may perhaps
be needless to add; that' the company did not separate till a
late hour, highly pleased with their entertainment.—(Kentish
Gazette, Oct. 9.)

POETItV.

LINES

ON DEARING A LADY SING AN ODE OF ANACREON IN I'M:

°RIG iNAL.

I would the Teian bard were here
To taste of bliss indeed divine,
Well might he (Wit the starry sphere
To hear those liquid notes of thine.

Whit though to pleasure's wildest dreairi.
His feitive hat-1; was often Strung,
'Twas wine inspired the maddening theme;
AnZI frenzy Marked the strains he sung ;

Or if perchancti to wake the lyre
' To gentler themes his fancy strove,
What.could the dameS of Greece inspire
Of soft or passionate in love ?

Oh ! -could he hear those notes so gay;
And gate on that enchanting forni,
A sweeter strain would grace his lay,
A brighter flame his bosom wain.

The warmth that beauty's glance inspire.,
Would breath through each impassioned line;
And, taught by love's resistless fires,
Ills song would catch a grace from thine.

Swat songstress! strike the lyre again,
'Let captive hearts the strain approve
'Tis sweet to hear, but oh ! 'tis vain
To see thee, and FORBEAR TO LOVE:

THE THEATItE3.

CovEN"r-GARDEN.----The comedy of The -Anti-
quarg, another drama derived from the popular
novels which, on account of their
.high, literary
merit, have been generally ascribed to Sir 'Wu,
TER SCOTT, was represented last night at this
theatre, for the first time this season. -- 1 t was
well attended and Well supported : -Miss- IL tL-
LANUE, for the first time,- took the part of Isa-
bella IVardaur, and fully justified what we have
said of her . improved •merit as an actress. her
musical exertions were most deservedly. ap-
plauded. Ltsrox's OLlbuck is one of his most
efforts, and indeed he can do nothing
that will not afford high amusement. BLAN.
cuAan in Caxon also proved'hirnself a good prop
to the piece. We are sorry to see Mrs. FAucty,
a good actress, assigned to such a part as gispeth,
as the weakness, decrepitude, and infirmity of old
age are not the proper-objects of dramatic repre-
sentation. 'Vice and corrigible folly are the legi,
tirnate subjects of. the drama, and it is absurd as
well as useless to introduce what is not suscept;ble
of moral improvement. There was 'a numerous
audience.

lIA-vmAnri-ET.—The play of Rob Roll, which
has been soattractive at the winter Theatres, was
last nig,ht-brought forward in such a manner at
this house as to be highly creditable to the judg.-
went and liberality of the inanagement. The
play was well cast in general, but the perform-
ance of prominent and striking merit was TERRI: 's
Rob Rog. There are always strong marks of
good sense and reflection in this actor;..- he
has obviously entered with critical preci-
sion into the character of the hardy Gitilazc,

which -he embodies- with most vigorotrt=--etrert.
Ile received well-merited applause on the occa-
sion. Miss CA ituw gave a very pleasing interest
to the part of Dirmfr rernan,and sung with great.
sweetness. TAYLLL-RE, whom this theatre intro-
duced to the London public, played the•part of
aillie Jirv:e with chriracteristic truth, and with
an air of originality very creditable to.his talents.
The play is supported by appropriate scenery,
and;the whole vas so well received, that on its
close it was announced for repetition with the
hearty sanction of a very numerous audience.