The Sun.
London, England, 1827-08-18 00:00:00

RECEPTION OF HIS GRACE THE ARCH-

BISHOP OF CANTERBURY.

On Tuesday evening, his Grace the Archbishop
of Canterbury, with his suite, arrived at Canter-
bury, in order to hold a Confirmation. It is usual
for the Corporation of the City to invite his Grace
to partake of refreshment upon his arrival, and the
first place which he alights at in his Diocese is the
Hall of the Citizens of Canterbury. The customary
preparations "I vere made, and the Sheriff (Mr. W.
Sharp), accompanied by Alderman Soulten, left the
Guildhall about six o'clock in a very splendid equi-
page, drawn by four beautiful greys, and two out-
riders; they proceeded upon the London road until
they met his Grace; and after congratulating him on
his safe arrival, in vited him to partake of refresh-
ment at the Guildh all. The invitation was accept-
ed, and about seven This Grace arrived, followed by a
long train of carriage; containing the Bishop of Ro-
chester, Dr. Arnold, the Archdeacon, nearly all the
Prebends, Minor Cant )ns, and other Clergymen resi-
dent in, or connected N)lith, Canterbury.
The Guildhall was ET this time light-et; up, and
what was better than all, filled with a great number
of elegantly dressed who were invited by the
Members of the Corpor,stion to witness the recep-
tion of his Grace. The excellent band of the 15th
Hussars delighted the l'air assemblage with many
exquisite airs. The tabi'e was covered by Mrs.
Wildisb, of the King's Head Hotel, with a profusion
of the most delicious pines, grapes, melons, cakes,
and every other delicacy that could be 'procured—.
with. wines of the finest favour; indeed the tout
ensemble was such as to reflect the highest credit
upon the establishment which supplied it. .His
Grace and the Clergy took their seats at the table,
the Mayor presiding and the
,Sheriff facing him ;
while the remainder of the Corporation stood in the
body of the Hall, not sitting down with their guests!
The scene altogether was interesting; the inspi-
ring music—the table covered with the most deli-
cious fruits—(we will say nothing of the Authorities,
Ecclesiastical or Civic)—but we never saw. the
Ancient Hall so well filled, for it contained a number
of Ladies, among whom might be found "the
fairest of the fair' —a sight which at once delighted
the eye and gladdened the heart. After partaking
of the repast, his Grace and suite departed, .the
band playing " God save the King." The tables
were then replenished, and fruits, ices cakes, and
wines, were handed round to the Ladies, by the
Members of the Corporation; and upon their de-
parture, the Corporation enjoyed themselves to a
late hour.

Wednesday morning his Grace was received at
the Cathedral with the usual ceremony, being met
at the grand entrance to that magnificent pile by the
members of the Church, who were ranged in proces-
sion—the Vergers—Beadsmen—Boys of the King's
School—Choristers—Lay Clerks—the Organist-
-MinorCanons—Six Preachers—the Auditor—Re-
gistrar—and the Frebendaries;—the Bishop of Ro-
chester and his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury,
preceded by Mace Bearers, and his train supported
by a Gentleman in 'full dress. The Lay Clerks and
Choristers then commenced chaunting, and his Grace
finally took his seat on his throne. The service
commenced, and an appropriate sermon was preach-
ed by the Rev. R. Moore. After service the pro-
cession again formed, and preceded his Grace to the
Chapter House, followed by a numerous congrega-
tion, where, after the names of all those connected
with Christ Church had been called over, he pro-
ceeded to read his charge to the Clergy, which he did
with much dignity. In the charge his Grace expa-
tiated upon the necessity of educating the Poor—
and urged the Clergy to assist in this good work,
which, his Grace justly observed, would do much to
preserve order, and was "infinitely influential" upon
the rising generation; and said that between 3 and
400,000 children were now in the course of educa-
tion at the National Schools. He cautioned the
Clergy against committing an act of simony, and
alluded to the case of Lord Sondes v. Fletcher,
which was recently decided in the House of Lords.
After a slight allusion to politics, and enumerating
the number of new Churches built and building, he
concluded an excellent address, by exhorting the
Clergy to be attentive to their duty.
When we saw the assembly of the Dignitaries of
the Church, with their numerous followers, congre-
gated in the spacious and noble building called the
Chapter House, in their full costume, our mind re-
verted to our Catholic ancestors, and we thought
there was little difference between the pageantry of
this day and the trumpery of our 'ruder forefathers.
The Chapter House is a beautiful building, 90 feet
long, 37 broad, and 54 high, with a carved oak
ceiling, covered with escutcheons and flower work
of the most elegant description. We could but re-
joice when we heard his Grace recommend the ne-
cessity of education, and .lontrasted it with the
scenes that had passed in the same apartment.
Henry the Second was scourged in this room ! and
many a poor wretch was here "doomed to the pile
for exercising his reason, and differing with the
bigots of other days :—But a happier era has ar-
rived, and Englishmen may dissent from the Esta-
blished Church without persecution, provided they
pay; and we write with sincerity, that, if we must
have an Established Church, we hope that no other
sect will succeed in displacing the one which now
has possession of the good things.
His Grace will confirm on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday, at Canterbury, and on Monday at Ash-
ford.

His Grace sojourns at the Fountain► Inn, during
hi* *port stay in this city,—Kent Herald,