Star.
London, England, 1827-04-24 00:00:00

Ocsasion•four abreast._

The procession, which had a most brilliant effect from
the splendour of the armour, dresses. banners, chariots,
and other decorations by Mr. PALMER, passed through
the principal streets, amidst the plaudits of an immense
congregation, to the birth-place of SIIAILSPILARE, which
still remains in its former state. In front of the house
a temporary hustings had been erected, and upon the
cavalcade arriving at the spot, the officiating Gentlemen
having taken their places, the bust of SHALSPEARE
was crowned by Thalia and Melpomene, and an appro-
priate address was delivered.
At the conclusion, the procession moved on to the
Church, where the Epitaph inscribed on the grave-stone
of SMAKSIMAItt-

" Good Frigid', for Jesus sake! forbear
- To dig die don mielosed Isere •
Blest be the roan that spares these stones,
And ewe be he that moves my bones;' •
Was sung in an excellent manner by amateur vocalists,
the music by Drowtrx. The procession, at the termi-
nation of Divine Service, returned te the site of the in
tended new Theatre, which is partly erected, where the
Mayor, assisted by the Corporation, laid the chief cor-
ner stone in due form. This part of the ceremonial, as
well as the grand dinner to the Members of the Club in
the evening, we shall give an account of in our next
communication, the express being compelled to leave
the town. Shakspeare's Hall is fitted up in a most su-
perb manner for the occasion. In various parts of the
room are scrolls; over a pa;sting of SHAICSPEARL
upon a white ground, " We ne'er shall look upon his
like again;" and above that of G.taincn, " He suited
the acti qtr to the word."
Over the principal entrance within the hall, there is
a ttanaparency representing the sun breaking through
dark clouds. and a portrait of SHAKSPLARE. So great
has been the demand for tickets for the dinner, that i
great number of individuals will be disappointed in
obtaining admi•sinn. In the evening various pats of
the town will be illuminated, and several amusements,
-bows, &c. provided for the gratification of all classes.
, "fee-morrow ( Funds)) there will be a public breakfast
asid a masquerade, in a temporary amphitheatre; and
Wednesday a concert, ball, W..

EPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
EXTTING-ROOM, .TATTERSALVS, Aran.
' The near approach of Epsom and many other important races,
and the necessity of being present to settle the engagements on last,
tlateles Meeting, occasioned the strongest attendance yesterday we
have observed for some months. It was a bustling day, but there
was so much confusion from the great number of persons present,
that the business was in some degree impeded--still ft was very
heavy and important. The 'principal altefations on the Derby are
in two or three of the middling horses; Lord Jersey's improve In
the odds—the Eliza Teazle colt is now at 18 to 1, notwithstanding
he was defeated by Chrysalis, who is at 50 to 1 ; a variance we con-
fess ourselves unable to account for. The Duke of Grafton's horses
have few friends; only 20 to 1, to be lure, was offered against
Roderick, but no one would back him, at which we cannot help
feeling a tittle surprised, fur he ran Glenartney in very close, and
was as near as a toucher of beating him. The field for the Oaks is
now composed of a select few—the rubbish having been to the out-
side' and almost forgotten. Myer' and Jupiter are gone for the St.
Leger—their running at Catterick having proved them to be very
poor things. We give the odds—

4 to 1 apt Glenartney
10 to 1 apt Rspagndne
31 to 1 apt Defence
12 to 1 apt Tatter
17 to 1 apt Mamelute
18 to 1 apt Spondee
18 to 1 apt Eliza Teazle
20 to 1 apt Catherine
16, to 1 apt Mr. Yates'. lot ; 20
pad Oal
0
4 to 1 apt Donna Clara
9 to i apt Brocard
12 to 1 apt Morel
14 to 1 apt Totteridge
Doireastaa.
15 to 1 agst Nivalis
17 to 1 apt Reviewer
18 tot apt Moonshine
20 to 1 apt Matilda
20 to 1 agst Pedlar

DERBY.
20 to 1 apt Roderick
23 to I agat Caberlungie
50 to 1 apt Chrysalis
50 to 1 sgst Johnny (Cressida)
50 to 1 apt Trumpeter
40 to 1 apt Turcoman
40 to 1 apt Maresfield
50 to 1 apt Othello
I apt naming winners of Derby
(taken)

15 to 1 agstlnare
15 co I apt Translation
50 to 1 agat Zeal
BT. Lassa.
30 to 1 apt Hartpury
40 to 1 apt Medora
40 to 1 apt Emma
50 to 1 apt Jupiter
.50 to 1 apt Glivera

On the drat day of the neat Newmarket I:sleetinB (Monday next)
the following matches are to be run—
Lord Jersey's Manseluke, est. 71b. apt Lord Orford's f. by Mer-
lie, eat. 21b. R.M. for 200, b.ft.
Mr. L. Charlton's &apnea .Bst. 51b. apt Mr. R. Wilson's

Palma, est. Clermont Cotiree, for 50 soya.
The Duke of Grafton's Zolfaui,agst Lord Orford's c. by Merlin,
est. 51b. each. D.M. for 200,h. ft.
The Duke of Grafton's Paul Jones, list. 71b. apt Lord Anion's
Nouroddin, eat. 21b. for 300, b. ft.
Mr. Scott Stonebewees Theorem, agst Mr. Greenlee c. by
Waterloo, est. Sib. each. D.M. for 100, h. ft.
Mr. Greville's itichel, apt Mr. Rush's Carthago, est. Sib. each.
D. Pd. for 500, h. ft.
Colonel Wilson's Lamplighter, Bst. 31b. apt Mr. R. Wilson's
Maldona,Bst. last three miles of B.C. for goo sou. h. ft.
Our the last day (Friday)—
Lord R.Seter's Atticus, Set. 71b. eget General Groevenor's Half-
moue, est. Bib. R. M. for 900, h. ft.

THE FANCY: •
Gramm awn Trlawent.—The battle money is not yergiven op,
but Martin's party have failed in obtaining esesient proof to esta-
blish a charge of foul play on the part of Gybiau's friends ; regard-
ing the interruption, it appears, however, that the person whom we
at the thne stated as being instrumental in tiling the constables,
was really provided vrith a Magistrate's warrant. This is the only
additional information that has transpired on the subject, and at
present it is in contemplation to withdraw the stakes, consequently
aN bets will remain undecided.
MATCMXS Peaniwo.—Big Brown, of Bridgenortb, having nomi•
stated the ez-Champion Cribb to negociate a match for him with
Jem Ward, front 3001. to 5001. Tom declared the money ready at
command, but Jem was not prepared at the appointed time to come
down with a deposit; be, however, declares that he means fighting,
and that be will in a little time muster friends sufficient to post.
In the match between the veterans, Ben Burn and Tom Oliver,
only 51. aside has been deposited out of 501. Tom is quite sweet
upon it, but it is apprehended Uncle Ben will back out of it, and
pay forfeit. If the match goes forward, they fight on the 2d May.
Du kl,Kenzie has paid forfeit in the match between him and
Young Dutch Sam.
Last night, at the Castle Inn, Holborn, a passing" intereleve took
place between Young Gas and Reuben Martin, which accidentally
brought into action Young Dutch Sam and Dick Curtis. Words
and threats were bandied about plentifully. After much noise and
struggling, Tom Belcher complaining of the noise and want of
custom, occasioned by standing up, and the customers complaining
of inconvenient noise and other absurdities, the row was quelled,
but not before Gas, Sans' and Curtis were mounted on the sane
hadtable on which Reuben planted himself to meet the verbal and
avow the physical attacks he was willing to execute. Such a row
we have rarely witnessed, bat a few days (when we recollect what
has already transpired) will settle the dispute. Dick Curtis was
uproarious, Dutch Sam was dangerous, and Gas was determined—
nothing could satisfy him but a fight then and there. On considera-
tion the thing dwindled into the quiet appearance of a regular
match, which promises a fair battle.