Star.
London, England, 1820-05-24 00:00:00

THE ETON MONTEM.

The Triennial dekbration of this imposing and interesting
Ceremony took place yesterday. The practiae is founded en
immemorial usage; and the chief object is, to raise a son: of
money for the benefit of the young Gentleman who happens :o
be selected for admission into one of the Universities, from the
foundation of Eton College. (The young gentleman selected no
the present occasion for the University, is Mr. Wit.ora, scat
of the Rev. Dr. %toast.) A contribution is therefore leviett
upon every individual who, in the course of the day, erten th.lt
part of lluckingbarnshire which happens to be witffin four miles
of the College. The persons who collect, or rather enforce. the
payment of this contribution, are called Eat-bearers. They cer-
sist chiefly of scholars of bold and confident address, chosen fur
the purpose, and they arc dressed in a most splendid mar.cer.
At an early hour of the morning two of these young gentleir.en
were stationed at every pass leading to theevicinity of tile Col-
lege. 'Those who stood at Coktbrook-bridge were attired in
grand costume of embroidered silk, with beautiful silk hats, -
corated with feathers. They stopped every foot passenger, :tai
every vehicle,, from the humble taxed cart to the stage-coacn
and elegant barouche, and insisted on a contribution from every
individual conveyed in them. Those who paid the tax, which
they called Sa:t, received tickets, with the wordas—“ Pro More et
Monte-11r..0;" and the 'hewing of these tickets protected them
against future demands during the remainder of the day.
It was not generally understood in Windsor or Eton, that the
KiNG had arrived at the Royal Cottage in the Great Park, on
the preceding night, in order to honour the festival. On i:s
being known that his blirtorrr would make his public entrance
through Windsor to Eton College, the confusion among the car-
riages, the one-horse vehicles, and the influx of strangers to se-
cure good stations, was alarming for some time.
A little before twelve o'clock the KING arrived at Eton (.n
horseback, from his Cottage in Windsor Park, accompanied by
Sir Broa.tstre BLoouricen, and having no other attendants ex-
cept three grooms, the Public had an opportunity of seeing their
gracious Sovereign, GISPRGE viii FOURTH, in the full enjoyment
of health, and exhibiting the most gracious condescension. Ills
MAJESTY was dressed in black, wore a very brilliant star, and
looked remarkably well.
On arriving at the bridge dividing the Cooney of Buckingham
from that of Berko, he was stopped by two Juvenile salt-be.treiri,
who demanded his money : all his actenehmts were stopped ..t the
same time. His Ms.,asrv, with a Load-humoured and gracions
smile, asked the names of these young heroes of the I.igh-:ray,
who were splendidly attired in silks, embroidery, turbans, ar.4
feathers; he then delivered to them a purse, containing a mag-
nificent donation, rect iced his ticket, and was allowed tc pass
on. His Maszsis, in imitation of other vieitors, and in Qatar,
no doubt, to avoid any future interruption, caused tht ticket to
be openly exhibited on his hat. lie then proceeded at a ski,
pace to Eton College, and was received at the North entrance
leading into the Park, by the Provost, at whose apartment,
splendid breakfast was prepared for the Royal fuest.
In the meantime, immense crowds were collected within and
without the College; all the neihbouring streets and lanes were
filled with the landaus and chariots in which they had been cen-
veyed from London and other places. lit this groupe there was
a huge mixture of rustics as wail as of the middle order+. In
order to avoid confusion, numerous constables and soldiers were
stationed at the gates to keep elf those who attempted to force
an entrance with too much artio.,r. Numbers of fashier.able
people were, however, content with sitting in their lanel:ws
under the shade of the great trees on the road leading to Slot4.h,
and through which the procession was to pass. During this
time the two bands were playiog in the great square, in the
centre of which is placed the statue of the Iloy.:1 Fountler cf
the College, and the scholars, beaded by their officers, wre:irg
scarlet military dresses, cocked hats, rashes, swords, &c. walteri
several times round the square.
About a quarter past one o'c!ock, the Kiser came forth front
the apartments of the Provost, into that place called the titan
yard, where he reviewed all the scholars, who were drawn tap
in grand order before him. and witnessed the unfurling of the f-Z,
bearing the inscription—Pro more el Mode. This operation w. s
perkrrned in fine style by the Ensign, Mr. Barriscostaz, one
of the scholars, and the son of a Gentleman at Windsor, who
was Apothecary to his late Isliz ISTV. The lima was pleased
to express his high approbation of everything which be wit-
nessed on this occasion ; and particularly at the appearance of
the fink generous youths, who amounted to between five and
six hundred in number, and some of whom may probably be the
future Ministers of the British Empire.
After this inspection, on the part of his Merin:, the grand
procession commenced. The young Gentlemen were divided
into two parties, headed by their Officers. and each party was
preceded by a military band. They marched in military ar-
ray from the north side of the College through the Park; then
proceeded, amidst Vast crowds of spectators on foot, in gigs,•
curricles, landaus, &c. and amidst clouds of dust, to the village
of Slough. Here they halted for a short time, and then went
on towards Salt Hill. This rout was a circuitous one; but it
was necessary, for the purpose of giving greater effect to the
splendid exhibition.
The growth of visitors now increased every moment; the
road was absolutely choaked up with pedestrians and carriage:-
At length the young Gentlemen arrived ad Modem; about a
dozen tine boys in Highland dresses ascended the hill of Salt,
and there formed themselves into a guars'. for the reception of
their Officer. At the same time Townsend, of Bow-street,
with the High Constable of Eton, and many other civil officers,
kept away the crowd of people who were rushing up the hill.
The Ensign then made his appearance on the top of the Mount,
and waved his flag for nearly a quarter of an hour with athrira-
ble effect. His efforts were crowned with loud applause, from
the surrounding multitude, in the midst of which were observed
his Royal Highness the Duke of Susses, the Earl of POMF arr
Lord Easems, and several other persons of distinction. The
ceremonies of the day being over, the, •young Gentlemen sat
down to a dinner which had been prepared for them at the
Great Inn, which has been the usual place of dining on all rind-
lar occasions.

Messrs. Tucker, Flamank, Hand/ton, Barnard, Nettleshir,
Bealos, Best, Durnford, Chapman, Platt, Chichester, an
Lucas, who acted as visitors to the set-benrers, and were sta-
tioned in different quarters, returned, in the afternoon, to the
College, to delircr up their &Jay.

Friday the Annual Prizes of Ten Pounds each,
for young Men and Maidens, were run for at Old
Wives Lees, and won by Beecham and
Barrow, both of Faversham.

A wherry was upset yesterday, off Cuckold's Point, in come-
quence of running foul of a sbip's hawser. Two. yours women
and six men were in it ; but they were an fortunately saved by
the exertions of several watermen who happened to be near wLb
their boats.

Fourteen convicts arrived yesterday morning from Gloucester.
and were put on board a vessel off the Custom-House Stairs, to
be shipped on board a vessel for New South Wales, for life.
Itovet. SOCIETY.—A Council was held on Thuss.-
day last, when Sir JOSEPH BANKER tendered his re-
signation, but it was not accepted, on the avowed
ground of delicacy and respect for a Gentleman %%he
has so long filled the President's Chair, with honour
to himself and satisfaction to the Society. It is sup-
posed, nevertheless, that the worthy Baronet will
persevere in requesting to resign the Chair ; and we
tmderstand that, in that case, it is not unlikely that
it may be taken by Prince Lcoroma. This amiable'
Prince has, it seems, turned his attention to Natural
History, and is particularly conversant with Mine-
ralogy and Botany. He is, indeed, understood to
be attached to the Sciences in general, and to have
made great progress in the study of them all.—
It has been whispered, that the PRINCE, in conse-
quence of the expected resignation of the present re-
vered President, had been consulted, and had spot
to his NlA.rasTy on the occasion, from whom he had
received the most gracious encouragement. If th,s
art angernent should take place, thePa 'Net ss ill have
a. very gratifying occupation for his vacant bon;
and will confer additional honour upon the Sociczy,
while it will tend to attach him still more to a coun-
try which. has treated him with so much liberalky,
and of which he expresses his most graeful:sense on
all cccssions.