Star.
London, England, 1830-08-14 00:00:00

VAUXHALL GARDENS.

It is pleasing to see that his present Majesty, following the ex-
ample of his illustrious predecessor, gives his Royal patronage to
these delightful and well-conducted Gardens. If frequent and well.
conceived ebullitions of loyalty can entitle any place of amusement
to the encouragement and advantages which are derived from the use
of the Sovereign's natue,Vauxhall Gardens fully merit the distinction,
for the Managers let slip no opportunity of commemorating occur.
rences dear to the Royal Family. As a proof we may notice that
a Grand Gala was to have been given yesterday evening in honour
of the Queen's birth-day. The extreme unfavourableness of the
weather, however, compelled the postponement of several of the most
splendid of the intended exhibitions, and the usual entertainments,
with a few additions, only were presented. The additions were
pleasing, and deserve notice. A view of Windsor Castle, taken
from the extremity of the Long Walk, now occupies the position
formerly filled by the view of the Thames Tunncll. The drawing
is well executed for the purpose, and the effect is pleasing. The specta-
tor will find the effect destroyed if he approaches near the barrier.
Another novelty was a "New Grand National Anthem," in honour of
the accession of WILLIAM the Fourth to the throne. To achieve
success the proprietors of the gardens have done every thing in their
power. To compose the music they secured Mr. BISHOP, and Mr.
BAYLEY to provide the words. This arrangement was liberal, and
we hope the result will prove as satisfactory as it ought. The words
we subjoin, but as the music was performed last night for the first
time, we shall await its repetition before we pass an opinion on its
merits. The following are the words :
GOD bless the King of England, the father of the free;
Triumphant have our heroes been upon the land and sea.
Oh ! uith their well-earned laurels entwine the olive bough,
They'll form a regal diadem to grace a Monarch's brow.
GOD bless the King of England, &c.

GOD bless the King of England, and be our country's shield,
Watch o'er him in the council, or in the battle-field ;
Oh, may his mild dominion promote his people's good,
Who for his sake, in time of need, would gladly shed their blot. 1.
GOD bless, &c.

GOD bless the King of England ! Gov bless his spotless Queen !
Oh may within their palace gates domestic joy be seen ;
And may a happy people their firmest bulwark prove,
And join in voluntary pray'r of loyalty and love !
GOD bless, de.
GOD bless the King of England ! the Monarch of the Tales,
Renowned for valour's proudest deeds, and beauty's fairest smiles;
Oh ! in those sister kingdoms may discord be unknown,
And the Thistle, Rose, and Shamrock, twine together round the
Gov bless, Rt. Lthrone.
Her Majesty's Birth..day will be commemorated on Monday
evening ; and, from the preparations already mude, there is every
reason to anticipate, weather permitting, a splendid scene. The
quadrangle will have a very beautiful effect, the devices being ap.
propriatc and unusually rich. In one crown alone, placed on the prin.
cipal side, there are to be 1.500 lamps, and the other illuminations
will be in proportion. Although the weather was so extremely un-
favourable, the company was numerous and very respectable.