The Sun.
London, England, 1821-06-11 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

On Thursday next three companies of the 85th regiment,
under Major de Bathe, will march into Portsmouth, from
Brighton, and embark in the Success transport, Lieutenant S.
Spencer, for the lonian Islands. The remainder of the regi-
ment will follow, and embark in the Loyal Briton, Pilot, and
Sophia transports, which are daily expected from Deptford.
l'he force in the Mediterranean is to consist of eight regi-
ments (which is an increase, of two regiments there) viz. Bth,
18th, 28th, 32d, 36th, 51st, 85th, and 90th.
On Wednesday the Defence, Brilliant, London, and Chris-
tiana transports (under the agency of Lieutenants Andrew,
Pritchard, 111‘Donald, and Jenkins), arrived at Portsmouth
from Malta, with the 10th regiment of foot, and detachments of
the 23th, 32d, and. 36th regiments, and _royal artillery, The
10th regiment will disembark to-day, and remain in the garrison
for the present. The 84th regiment will march this day for
Brighton.
The 52d regiment commenced their march from Hull on
Monday, for Ireland. Two companies of the 6th, from Leeds,
embarked at Hull on the 30th ult. for St. 'Helena ; the rest of
the 6th regiment will do duty at Hull till the arrival there of
the 7th FUsilecrs.
On Tuesday and Wednesday two divisions of the gallant
52d regiment of foot, commanded by Col. Sir John Colborn,
marched into York, from Hull, and will be followed by the re-
mainder of the regiment. This distinguished corps is on its
route for Ireland.
Yesterday se'nnight, the Second West York Militia, com-
manded by Lord Viscount Downed, assembled at York for the
usual period of training.
A military band is about to be.united to the Durham Yeo-
manry Cavalry.
The First Sotherset regiment of Militia .(800 strong) assem-
bled at Taunton on the 25th May, for 21 days' training; and on
the 25th, the Anniversary of the Restoration, they had a grand
field-day, when they performed .several manoeuvres with as
much correctness as a veteran corps.
NEWPOIT, JUNE 8.--The Isle of Wight Militia finished
the allotted period for training and exercise on Wednesday.

On Saturday her MAJESTY came to her house
in South- Audley-street, .accompanied by Lord
and Lady Hood. Lady A. Hamilton got into
the carriage, and her Majesty then. proceed-
ed to the Mansion-house to dine with the Lord
May Or. Mr. Hume and Mr. S. Whitbread fol-
lowed in her Majesty's second carriage. The
following distinguished -persons had the honour
of dining with her Majesty.:7--Lord
Lord and Lady Milton, Lord and Lady It. Spelt-
! cer, Hon. H. G. Bennet, M. P., Mr. and Mrs.
Ponsonby, and Sir Ronald
,Fergusson, M. P.
Lady Fitzwilliam and Alderman Wood were also
irivited, but Were prevented attending ; the for-
mer .by indisposition, and the latter by the death
of IVirs. Wood's mother.
THPi LATE :KING'S BIRTH-DA Y.---:-A numerous
and respectable meeting of Gentlemen, enter,
taming,, ilt.o.pmmon with their fellow-subjects,
the most profoopd veneration for the distinguish-
ed
public virtues of our late gracious SOVereign,
dined together at the Waterloo Hotel, on Mon-
day, the 4th of June, the anniversary of his
birth-day, Admiral S,ir DAVID MII.NE, K.C.B.
in the Chair. Resolutkos were entered into with
the view of securing the loture and annual ob-
servance Of this memorable ciz!.y as a festival. It
is hoped all will unite in cher:shing and perpe,
tuating the memory of a Monarch, who has truly
!and justly been denominated a Yatriot King,
true Christian, and Father of his Pe.ople ; and no
doubt is entertained, that under the po.tronage of
the Nobility and Gentry of Scotland.; and the
admirers of his late gracious- Majesty, it will be-
come the most distinguished and respecta,bi,e As-
sociation in this part of the United Empire. The
gallant Admiral did the honours of the Chair in
a manner highly gratifying to the company.--
(Edinburgh Courant, June 7.)
• The Defence transport, on her passage from
Cork to Malta, with part of the 18th regiment
on board, was struck by lightning, and nine peo-
ple, who were on deck, were thrown down by the
shock, two of them were killed, one died shortly
afterwards, and two were left at the Malta Itos-
pi tal in a dangerous state.
•

ROYAL SOCIETY Or MUSICIANS.

The Anniversary Festival of this Spciety was
held on Saturday last, at the Argyll Rooms. To
say that it was one of the greatest musical treats
that has been given for many years, would be
but what might be expected, where such a com-
bination of talent was assembled.
The Earl of DA-UNLEY, as a Director of the Ancient Con;.
ccrts, presided, Prince Lecipcld. sat on his righti the Earl of
Fortescue and Earl Blesinton on his left. The President's table
was on the stage (which is elevatwLabout three feet), axed it Was
occupied by Noblemen and persons of rank and consequence.
Four other table, the whole length of the spacious Concert
Room, 'were completely filled by toe lovers of music, and the
promoters of charity.' When the cloth was removed, " Non -
Nobis Domine" was sung in a sublime manner, by at least 50
Professors. The first toast was " His Majesty, the Patron of
the Society, and God bless him."—( Loud Cheering,)—" God save
the King" was sung, accompanied by a most excellent band,
chiefly menbers of the Society, and from the Opera House.
To enumerate all the performances would take more space -
than we can afford; but we cannot omit naming a Quintette
by J. B. Cramer, F. Cramer, Moralt, Lindley, and Dragoe
netti, (pianoforte, violin, tenor, violoncello, and double bass,)
as a most delicious treat. -.Mr. Kies:wetter' also performed
a polacca on the violin in the most masterly manner, and
was rewarded .by the universal plaudits of the Company ; he
was accompanied ,on the piano-forte by Mr. J. B. Cramer,
who (to use his own words) was willing to do any thing in
his power to promote. the, interests of the Society. Two grand
marches, composed expressly for the Society, by
.Haydn and
Winter, were exquisitely performed by the wind instruments'
band. who also - accompanied Bishop's beautiful round of
" When the•wind blows," which was sung
.by the whole vocal
corps, and rapturously encored. " There is a bloom that never
fades," a glee, by W. Knyvett, was sung by Master Smith,
Messrs. Vaughan and Bellamy, and repeated at the unanimous
wish of the Company. - Several other. fine Compositions were
performed and listened to with profound attention and delight.
Mr. T. Cooke sung a mock Italian tries after the manner of
three most celebrated singer's, in a very eicellent,style. Mr.
Broadhurst sung " John Anderson toy Jo," most beautifully,
and was loudly encored. Mr. C.Vaylor gave .a comic song,
and Mr. Collyer " Farewell my charming Maid,'" in their best
manner. I-lorsley's elegant glee of " Celia's Arbour," and
Attwood's " In Peace Love tunes;" were inserted in the bills ;
hut in consequence of the many encores, and the excellent ad-
dresses which came- from the President, and other Noblemen
and Gentlemen, they. could not be performed.
The boxes were occupied by the families of the Noble Direc-
tors of the Ancient Concerts, and others, all elegantly dressed,
which had a most pleasing effect. Refreshments were provided
for them in the Saloon.
Although there was no Collection after dinner, many. new
Subscribersgave in their mutes. The Earl of Blesinton
gave ten guineas ; Prince Cobourg 251., and Messrs. Broad-
woods, a donation, by the hands of Mr. Attwood, of 501. The-
Noble President read the list', and stongly urged the lovers-of
music to lend a hand towards alleviating the distresses of , the
superannuated musician, who in the days of his youth, affonls
them so much rational amusement.
Mr. ICY Y VETT,' in proposing the health of the President,
entered into the merits of this excellent - Institution, and Mr.
Horsley, in returning thanks on behalf of the Professional:
Stewards, drew a most touching picture of the good works it
had done ; as in one instance, he observed that there were three
widowS.(with numerous familieS), who had lately become claim-
ants on the funds of the Society, and that each received about ,
1001. a year.
We wish every success to this Society, and all other Musical
Institutions, for the Members are always ready, at the call of the.
; Humane and Benevolent, to lend their aid to pro Mote all other
Charities *; they.therefore have a claim on Ihe public at large,
, for support and patronage.