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.• • • 'lt MICR' M0N0261: •, , • ' IriAlitecttbeettOthie Wean end many ate of stork
—.. fame in many a-nerdy hull-bait weee successively loi
Yesterday the Right Honourable the Lord.Mayat, against the warygame ; but he. kept the greater num.
Sheriffs, eleven of the Aldermen, sirith their Ladies, bur atbay, and those who ventured on nearer approach
Itecorden,thamberlain, Remeenbraneeo,Comptroller, I were sent yelping away under the sanguinary effects
'Town clerk, &C. &e. preceded by a band of music, 1 of his. sharp teeth. At length a blown terrier, of true
-and tOe bays of Bridewell'and Christ's Hospital, at. l blood, pinned the. badger' by the nose, and dragged
-tended by many of their Governors, proceeded to I him from his lurking place. •
Cloist Church, Islewgate-street, and heard the Seim' i This exhibition was succeeded by a du:k-hunt in
Sermon, which was preached by 'the Right Rev. one of the Howeastead ponies, which afforded admira-
Father in GOD the Lord Bishop of OXFORD,—After ble sport ; and was followed by a scene not less hwitase
which the following statements of the Hospitals were *that of a large tabby cat' set adrift on the pond.in j
read : CHRIST'S HOSPITAL. a deep wooden bowl, and baited by water spaniels,
Children put forth apprentices last year - ..... .... 172' which ended in the loss 'of the eyes and laceration of
buried last yei.r
now under care and charge Of the Hospital b ,
in London and Hertford
To be admitted on presentatioru
--- for the purpose, after two days pursuit, near Lough- I
Total. ...... .....•.• MS
ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S. . ton, was, according to annual manorial cnsbom, turned
Patients admitted, cured, and discharged lartyestr: , out yesterday, for the diversion of the foresters and .
In-Patieuts 6 S94O all corners, opposite the Baldf iced-stag public-house.
lout Patients • 4677 The animal was brought to the place in a cart, sand
Buried this year
~ there was a numerous field of horsemen assembled to
Remaining under cure : •
453 enjoy the delights of the chase. Some hundreds of the
In-Patients
Out-Patients
So that there have been during last year, and now are • 01,v11 strong-backed ponies, or on bits of blood ob-
undo- cure of this Hospital
tained from the circulating studs of the metropolis,
ST. THOMAS'S. called livery-stables. The number of pedestrians was
Padents cured and discharged last year: much greater; and men, women, and children, stow-
. In-Patients
Out-Patients . .... .... . ,. 4902 ed in barouches, hackney-coaches, buggies, and tax-
Buried last year
Remaining under cure 3 I The stag was untamed at one o'clock;. and as soon
InMatients
Out-Patients
So that there now are,snd have been during last year, i multitude that surrounded him, he clashed off in good
under the cure of this Hospital . .
BETIILEM. Highbeech-hill, topped the ridge, and increased his
Cured and discharged, last year
Buried
Patients remaining in the Hospital
ISSIDEWILLL. collection of harriers and fox-hounds, brigaded from
Vagrants received by commitments from the Lied
Mayor and Aldermen' last year
Poor persons received to be passed
Apprentices brought up to trades
Total Asofault, and were thrown out in the first twenty minutes'
The procession moved from the Mansion House run ; not above five couples followed the game, the
about two o'clock, preceded by the Street Keepers,
rest skulking
foaway through the coppices on either
side. The hunters, horse, t, ad in i put--
Marshalmen, Marshals on horseback, in full uniform,
sued as fast as their speed, oro then nterrucarrptiages, on of the
followed by between six and seven hundred of Christ's
round and the stunted trees would admit, and in a
Hospital Boys. The LADY MAYORESS rode in the
ew mieutes many sportsmen were left sprawling on
state coach with his Lordship, which was followed by
the forest ; while their horses, disburthened of their
his private coach, in which were two Ladies of the
family, with the Water Bailiff. In the procession unskilful riders, either followed the chace, or browsed
Were Alderman COOMBE and Lady,Sir JOHN EAMER, on the scanty grass in their way. The stag, for about!
Aldermen ANSLEY, WOOD, Armes, DOMVILLE, and an hour, kept the ground of Highbeech-hill, towards
BIRCH. , the ponds behind Loughton, where he was bred ; and
They returned to the Mansion House about five ,
1 having outstripped his pursuers, and left the dogs at
fault, lay down quietly in a thicket, where he was
o'clock, which was illuminated in the most splendid
manner with variegated lamps. The Egyptian Hall taken by some persons, who conveyed him in triumph
to the Horse and Well: taarly been fluevern, at Woodford-, whither
was extremely beautiful; the grand chandelier in the
the sportsmen who haefeg, out in the chase
middle in the form of a ballooon and car, with some
thousand small lamps, was again lighted ; at the top having repaired to gratify the keener calls of appetite,
'plucked him almost bald, to decorate their hat: with
of the Hall VMS the much-admired picture of thtl
trophies of his hair.—Few accidents of a serious na-
Battle of Agincourt ; at the bottom G. P. in small
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lamps with the Prince's Feathers over it • and under, ture occurred, and the whole sport was terminated in
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upon a pedestal, stood the large Baron of Beef, sup-
less than two hours froM its commencement.
posed to weigh near two hundred weight. GREENWICH PARK AND FAIR.—The annual sports
At dinner the company sat at four long tables ; and festivities, for which, 'at this season of the year,
two formed a horse-shoe, at the top of which sat the, Greenwich and its environs are so conspicuceis, have
Lone) MAYOR and LADY MAYORESS, with the princi. commenced with' ettore 'then their 'mad spirit ond
pal Nobility near them. At the top table was a I splendour. Greenwich Fair has been the point of
beautiful temple, supported by twelve pillars of gold. I attraction for a very great majority of City beaux and
On the middle tables were two beautiful temples, 12 ; belle:, and, notwithstanding the cloudy aspect of the
feet high, in one of which was a bronze of his MA. I morning, the road sve soon covered with carriages
JESTY on horseback, sand over it the eye of Pnovi- 1 of every description ; and although the abundant fall
DENCF.. In the temple opposite was Britannia drawn iof rain during the night had completely laid the
in a triumphant car by two golden lions, holding in , dust, the continued rolling of the wheels and tramp-
her hand an eagle with the neck broke, and over it a 1 ling of horses on the turnpike road, soon raised it
flag. A number of small temples on these tables were ! again in clouds, to the great annoyance of the humble
beautifully ornamented with naval and military tro- pedestrian:, with whom the foot-paths were thronged.
phies. The two side-tables were ornamented by S 6 —Arrived at Greenwich, however, the pleasures of
pillars, with garlands of flowers festooned in a fanci. the Park and Fair soon compensated for-the troubles
ful manner, done with great taste. The parterre or and annoyances they had met with in their road. In
ground-.work of the tables did much credit to the taste the latter, the exhibitions of Flockton, Saunders, and
of the artist. The dinner was served up in great Richardson, were pre-eniinently conspicuous, and at-
plenty, and consisted of the choicest dishes. The tracted crowds of spectators ; nor were the more hum-
wines were excellent, and also in great plenty. ble classes of the mimic train, consisting offre-eateri,
Among the company,
,besides the Aldermen, dec. stone eater:, astonishing hannirnah, great infant:, little men,
we noticed— &c. &c. neglected, each received a full share of en-
The Spanish,Sardinian, and Algerine Ambassadors, t,nrd and , couragement from a liberal and discerning public, ever
Lady Castlereagh, the Countess St. Martin de Front, Sir William i ready to encourage merit in whatever shape it may
Stott, Sir John Doyle, Sir Jams So:mares, the Solicitor General,: Bthe exhibition which seemed
appear. at
Mr. Sheridan, Sir Francs Burdett, ace. the greatest share of attention, was a full and exact
Besides the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, the fol- i
1 representation of the recent christening of " hi: Ma-
lowing were drank with universal applause :
Jesty the King of Rome, as it took place at Paris." The
Lord Wellington, and the British army in Portugal.
General Graham, and the British army in Spain. I characters 41 alive, and performed by wonkier. The
The Spanish Ambassador. sports in the Park consisted of the usual gambols,
On the last toast being drank, Mr. Sneemax, in the running races, rolling down the hill, &c. In the latter
name of the Ambassador, returned thanks, in a neat , sport, many star: and garter: were rendered cowilicuow;
speech, in which the gratitude of the Spaniards and I but they were treated with proper respect by the suro
their confidence in the ultimate success of their glori- rounding plekians. 1
ous cause, was elegantly and impressively expressed. .
THE SUMMER THEATRES:
The health of Mr. SHERIDAN was afterwards given, i , .
on which occasion be again addressed the company, I To vary these amusements, the Summer Theatres:
returning his heartfelt thanks, and expressing his hih opened their doors, and received their full share of the
admiration of the character and consequence of the i favours of the Holiday People. Not the last of the
City of London. , `list stood our old friend Asrtzo, who treated hie an.;
A company of Grenadiers of the City Militia did dience with a Grand Eastern Spectacle, called The
duty at the Mansion House to prevent any accident. , Tyrant Saracen; or, The Noble Moor; the scenery,
The ball room was much improved by means of difd dresses, and decorations, of which are truly superb
ferent devices in small lamps ; it was crowded almost , and magnificent, and the acting of Mr. and Mt s.
beyond all precedent. The dancing continued to a' ASTLEY, who performed the hero and heroine o( the
late hour. • i piece, added much to, the attractions. Added to this.
The LADY MAYOIIIII llwas chiefly compared of s' dress white ' was a Pantomime, in which were introduced all_ the
satin, embroidered with silver; th,e4drarlies of plain lace, edged , tricks usually found in this speciesOf entertainment ;
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with a wreath of amethyst and rubles, inlaid with matted sliver, the house was full to an overflow in every pail,- and
which had a brilliant and beautiful effect ; the robe richly ens- ' •
the audience departed in high good hamoqr with their
broidered and ornamented. The head-dress consisted of the
entertainment.
double regent plume of white feathers, with a profusion of dia.
Snoods, which were beautlfidly arranged, and most becoming to ' SURREY THEATRE.—Irt this Theatre Mr. ELLISTON
the charming wearer, who did the honours of thvelay with n sets has provided a treat for his friends, under the title of
grace. i
EASTER MONDAY SPORTS. lndustry and Idleness; no pains or expence have been
spared in gettting it up o the dresses and scenery are
The Summer 011m/rice in the vicinity of the Metro-
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, polls commenced yesterday morning at an early hour; elegant, and the audience paid their tribute of ap-
and JOHN BULL, notwithstanding the badness of the plause to the Manager for his efforts to please.
1 times, seemed every where "as ripe for sport" ars it . SADLER'S WELLS—Presentectus with a melo-drama
these were the " piping times of peace." The first and a pantomime ; the first &lied the Red Beaver,
symptoms of sporting amusement that caught our and the latter Dulce Dorman, or the Land of Freedom.—
observation appeared in the neighbourhood of Hump- The •rnelo-drafna may boast of considerable merit ;
stead and Kentish-town„-where the sportsmen of these but the pantomime kept the audience in continued
towns had assembled at the Bull and Gate, to prepare good humour to the end of the chapter.
for a badger hunt; and fortified by their morning ' TOTTENHAM-STREET THEATRE .is exceedingly
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draughts. they set out for the field, not with I well attended. The performances were ~Ali Baba,
..Deep-mouthed bawds, and mellow-toned horn," i or, The FbrtiThieve:," 44 Quarter Day," and " Little
but keen-scented terriers, and high-bred ball-dogs, to Raii Ri&ng7.lo,,d.r, With such a bill of fare, it is
assail the grisly savage in his den, situated in a field . &bt superfluous to iter, the numerous visitors were
between Highgate and Hampstead. highly gratified.
A badger of formidable sum abd ferocity there .

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