Star.
London, England, 1823-07-31 00:00:00

VAUXHALL GARDENS.

• Last night a grand Gala was given at these Gar-
dens, %Olen, in addition to the usual amusements of
the evening, the Silver Cup and Cover, weighing 61
ounces, was presented by that very popular performer
tfr. Mnuasos, to the winner of the sailing match.
The fortunate Gentleman on this occasion was Mr.
BROCKELBANIC, the owner of the St. George pleasure
yacht, who received from the hands of the above Gen-

tleman this elegant and costly testimonialof his merits
and that of his vessel, with the following address:—
" In the name of the Proptietors of VauxhaU Gardens, and
of the Gentlemen composing his Majesty's Coronation Sailing
Society, I present you with this Cup and Cover, and I am fur-
ther desired, to drink to your health, happiness, and long life,
in which I shall be most corcUally joined by my colleagues now
near me ; and we drink it unitedly with the highest satisfaction."
The Gardens were attended by an elegant and'
crowded assemblage. The decorations were very
splendid, and suitable to the occasion ; the Rigs and
devices of the Coronation Gala were retained, except
in the instance of the splendid device, in flaming cha-
racters, " Coronation of our Royal Patron," which
was substituted by the emblem of a vessel with all
her sails set, and the motto, " Our Country's Pride,"
splendidly embelliihed. A great number of aquatic
amateurs were present, and the ceremony was not a
little imposing. The winner received the reward of
his exertions with becoming grace, and drank out of
the cup a hearty health to the company present, which
was received with loud cheers.

The Concert proved the great source of attraction
in the early part of the evening, together with the
Ballet of Cupid and Psyche, which was performed
with great applause by the juvenile Corps de Ballet,
who did credit to their instructor, Mr. Hum% This
is altogether a new feature in the Gardens, and its
success surpasses all expectation. In fact the Ballet
proves the great attraction to the private supper
rooms, which most conveniently front this charming
little Theatre.

The fire-works, which were of the very first de-
scription, were splendid beyond example. In the latter
act of this national exhibition, the figure of a vessel
of war was introduced, with the motto, 4, Our Coun-
try's Hope," which was received with all the enthu.
siasm peculiar to our national feelings.

Mrs. BLAND, so many years a favourite vocalist at
Drury-Lane Theatre and Vauxhall Gardens, is now,
unfortunately, in a state that precludes the hope of
her ever returning to her professional duties.
A most extraordinary and sudden effort having
been made to procure patronage and pecuniary as-
sistance to the Schools belonging to the National So-
ciety, by means of the KING'S Letter to the Arch-
bishop of CANTERBUItY, the Friends of the Education
of the Poor upon liberal principles are reminded that
the British and Foreign School Society, which was
the means of giving rise to the National Society, and
which has been productive of the best moral effects,'
both in this country, and in all quarters of the world,
is greatly in need of Fands ; and arrangements are
now in progress for making known the nature of its
claims, and applying to individuals throughout the
country for aid.
Great numbers of persons are daily viewing the,
large oak tree, which has lately been felled in Tooley
Park, Leicestershire. This surprising oak is ten
yards round the butt of solid timber, and is valued at
about 200 guineas.. The bark is estimated at three
tons; and the tree and branches now fallen, cover
half an acre of land. It is supposed to have been
growing several hundred years. Many of the branches
are from three to four yards round.
Too Muca OF A GOOD TN INGI.—A certain country.
squire had a warren, and the village curate was. Sun-
day after Sunday, regaled with the delicacy of
rabbits, till he became so sick of them, that he took
the liberty of hinting his dislike of the standing dish
to the host, in the following grace, on rising from
the table:—

" Of rabbits hot, of rabbits cold,
" Of rabbits tender, rabbits tough ;
"Of rabbits young, f rabbits old,
" I thank tke L—d, we've had enough !"

Extract of a private letter from Rome, dated Jully
His Holiness is much better. The majority
of the faculty who were called in, affirm that no frac-
ture has taken place, and that the unfortunate acci-
dent which befell the lioly—Father has left oaly.a
severe contusion, which was followed by a
tever and a species of deliriuna.•"