Star.
London, England, 1821-07-20 00:00:00

THE ILLUMINATIONS.

The illuminations of last night were generally of
the most splendid description. Among the most con-
spicuous were the Government Offices.
We shall first-begin with—
The. Admiralig.—Over the front of the centre gate,
on a coloured plateau, were the words " God save
the King," with a. large G. at ene end, and R. at the
other, in amber coloured lamps; over which, on an
elegant frame-work, appeared a large Anchor and-
Cable, formed of variegated lamps, on each side of
which was a Union Jack, over which was a very
large Crown, which appeared like a beautiful piece
of jewellery.
The Horse Guards.—Both fronts of this building
were illuminated alike, having G. IV. R. on coloured
plateaus, and a Crown over, on a plateau painted in
colburs to correspond with the lamps placed thereon.
The Treasury.—This building corresponded in
every respect, both in the street and Park fronts, with
the Horse Guards.
The Secretary of Slate's gartee, Doteninrstreet.—
The whole front was brilliantly illuminated. G. IV. R.
in large letters along the first floor ; on the second
an Imperial Crown of brilliant lamps, ornamented
on each side with a branch of olive.
The Transport (Pe had G. R. a Crown and star,
encircled with palm leaves. •
The Ordnance Office.—Along the front, over the ,
balcony, was a likeness of a strong fortification, with '
ambushes on each side, with port holes ;•on the front
were various devices. His Majesty's iditials, with a
Crown of great dimensions bulging out, znd reflect-
ing all the colours of tlae,rainbow, stars of great mag-
nitude with brilliant rays, two cornucopias, and se-
, veral ornamental devices of lamps, formed into
j dr.iperics, and feAt,ons. The two wings

were illuminated to correspond ; the windciws edged
with small lamps.
The Mint.—l 9 the yard in front betwVen the build;-
ing and the palisadoes there were poles erected,
tween which there was a large boarded plateau for
the lamps; the device was a G. It. a star on each
side, enclosed in a. ciree of coloured lamps, a CrOwn
over, and a drapery c•f small lamps on side.
Trinity-Malec, 'l'o'ver-!rill.--In biillia!lt lamps
G. it. a Crown bet.% yen, and some oinaniental dc.
vices in coloured lamps.
The Custom-house was simply ornarriented with a
G. It. a Crown over, and festoons efestnall lamps un-
derneath.
Soinerset-Hoes.--In front of the first poor, over
the gateway, this noble building had boarded plateaus
on the windows, with the initials G. IV. It. and an

Imperial Crown. The frame-work of the Crown
caught fire, and was partially consumed.
The Ethic (gee was illuminated with a profusion
of wax torches.

The Royal Ervkartge had on the centre cf the prin•
cipal front in Corniiiii, (. R. IV. snrrnounted with a
Regal Crown, a diamond star, and festoons of varie
gated lamps on either side, which extended the whole
front of the building. _ .

The Bank.—The eight pillais on each side the
principal entrance were wreathed round with small
lamps from the bottom to the top ; between each pil-
lar was a brilliant star; over each window, and along
the cornices, were double rows of small amber-co-

loured lamps; over the entrance, the Imperial Crown,
encircled within a wreath of laurel.

The Post-eice, Lom'oard.stre.e', ":ad the entrance.
gate arched over with double rov.s of small lamps,
on each side of which were ornam, ..ed devices of
coloured lamps, G. R. surmounted b, Reg:ll Crown.
The passages of the different.places Ix ere all arched
over with double rows of small lhmps. The doort
and windows of the Foreign Letter Department were
arched over with a double row of thickly studded
lamps between each arch. Oa Slierborne-lane side
was a G.ll, surmounted by a splendid Crown. The
arched entrance and window., were wreathed with
cords of small lamps. Abatirdi-iniie side was simi-
larly ornamented, with the addition of a very bra-
'ham star on each side the Royal Initials.
Alien (ewe, Crown-street.—A star of great mar
nitude.

Colonial Office, Downing-street.—G. IV. It. a bril-
liant star over, surmounted by a Coronet, a star on
each side, and the windows bordered with a row of
amber-colout ed lamps.
Board of Trade,—G. IV. R. an Imperial Crown
over, and branches of olive on each side.

Cece of Woods and Forests, kc. Whitehall.?lace.—
A brilliant star, with ornaments of diamonds, and
festoons along the balcony facing the Admiralty.
Foreign Office.—G. IV. R. a Crown over, and a
wreath branch of olive on either side of small green

lamps.
The Russian Ambassador's House.—This Noble.
man's house had in the centre two Crowns, of various
colours, beneath, the words, "'George the F..urth,"
under which a brilliant star, encircled with ss reaths
of laurel.
The French Ambassador's.—At top the windows
displayed a double row of lamps, supported by stars;
in the centre a Crown, G. IV. it. encircled with
lautel ; beneath a star, and the ;nitials of L. L. on
each side.
The Duke de FI ias. forme:ly d.c ;!..anish Ambas-
sador, displayed two magniEce,,r star., on each side,
in the centre a Crown, G. IV. R. and the bottom
" The Dake de Plias," in large letters.
The Duchess of Dot set Oisplayed in the centre a
Crown, surmounted with a double row of lamps, the
initials G. R. and a star over the entrance of the
door. At this house the whole of the lower windowi
were destroyed by the mob in the morning.
Guildhall had G. It. in Varietated lamps, each of
the windows and doers were beaded with small lamps,
and there was a double row along the cornice.
The Mansion-House had G. R. a Clown, and
wreaths of laurel.
Opera-House.—Long live Gi!orge IV. edged with
a wreath ot. laurel, a Crown above, a star on each
side, and chains of small lamps alone the cornice.
The New The'atre, Ilaymarket.—G. R. a Crown be-
tween, an olive branch on each side, and the whole
bordered with a bead of smaßlamps. •
DrurkLane, Covent-Garden, and most of the
Minor Theatres, had his Majesty's Initials and Stars
or Crowns.
The different Club-houses in St. James's-street.,
formed most brilliant spectacles. The prevailing or-
naments were G. It. IV. with Crowns, and Stars,-and
rows of variegated lamps along the balconies.
Sams's Circulating Library, corner of Pall-Mall.—
A Crown of the most dazzling beauty.
Mr. Ackermann's' Strand.—The King, arrayed in
the Royal robes, and holding the sceptre in his right
hand, is represented as about to ascend the car of
regal state; while Minerva, in martial attire, ar-
ranges the reins, and places them in his Majesty's
left hand. The car, in the antique style, is drawn by
Lions. Two Angels; hovering above, place the Im-
perial Crown on his head ; the globe is presented to
him by a third; while others ate seen in front, scat-
tering flowers in his way. Peace, heating the olive
branch, precedes the car, accompanied by the sister
arts, Poetry, Painting, and Music, indicated by their
appropriate attributes ; while Justice, with her sword
and scales, and Charity bind together and unite the
whole: In the rear is seen a triumphal arch, com-
memorative of the glorious victories which signalised
the period of the Regency. The acclamations of the
assembled multitude hail his Ma:jest:is investiture •
with the insignia of Royalty, and express the joy of
his faithful subjects at the happy event. The dimen-
sions of this Transparency arc 21 feet by le.
Amongst the other entertainments given inhonorr
of his MaJr.sres Coronation, was one given by Mr'
JENKINS, of the New-road, at hislieantiful Nursery
in the cite& of the Regent's Pat k. At one o'clock
he regaled eighty of Ais men with a dinner, and in
the evening .he illuminated the trees with variegated
lamps, which had a most beautiful effect, and again
regaled his men, with their wives and families, sti:h
barns and fillets of veal, and three barrels of home-
brewed ale. The evening was spent with Much con-
viviality, the pleasure being much heightened by the
view which the }lice commanded of are fire-a otks
in Hyde Park and on Primrose-hill.

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THE EVENENG STAR.

LONDON.

FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1821.
THE FUNDS. •
PRICES OT STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONS.o.CLOCK
Sank Stock 233-i per Cent. Reduced 771/4 1/4
3 per Cent. Consols, 76% Ya
31/2. per Cent. 871/4 1/4-4 per Cent. 9.5% gs
Nay), 109 Y 4 109 Y4—lmperial 3 per Cent. 7 614
India Stock 2351,6 235—India Bonds 565. pr.
Exch. Bills 4s. ss. pr.—Commercial 3s. dis.
Consols for Account 7714

We are rejoiced to state that the important so-
- lemnity of yesterday passed off without any circum-
stance occurring to damp the general satisfaction
with which every real friend to his country and its
institutions must have wished to sec it attended. Al-
though the crowds of people assembled were unpre-
cedentedly numerous, no serious accident or disorder
of any kind occurred, except indeed the partial ebul-
lition of resentment on the part of that portion of,
the populace which followed the QUEEN'S carriage
on its return from Westminster Abbey, after her
MAJESTY'S unsuccessful attempt to obtain admission
to the ceremony.
His MAJESTY preserved, throughout the day, the
most dignified composure and self-possession; and,
though he was at times evidently. much fatigued, he
seemed, at the end to be completely renovated in
strength and spirits. To-day, we are happy to learn,
that his MAJESTY is quite free of any ill-effects from
the toil and anxiety which he underwent.
_ _ _

His MAJESTY appeared much younger than his
pears declare him to be. His face very little re-
sembles the representation in the print shops. There
is still a strong resemblance between his countenance
and the portrait of him in the Freemasons' Tavern,
which was taken many years ago. The form of the
features is extremely handsome, and the general ex-
pression as pleasing as an uninterrupted gratification
of all well-regulated wishes can bestow.
In the course of so long and varied a ceremonial,
some errors and aukwardnesses could not fail to
occur ; but happily none of them were of a nature
to give anything like a marked interruption to the
general harmony and effect of the solemnity. The
individual most au fait in every part of the proceed-
ings was, all flattery apart, the Kt NG himself. His MA-
JEWLY had frequently occasion to point out and explait!
to Noblemen and others, the parts assigned to them ;,
and we thought we could perceive, in some of these
instances, an expression of dissatisfaction disturbing
the pervading cheerfulness of his MAJESTY'S counte-
nance. Not a few of the blunders and omissions were
rather calculated to excite mirth than resentment,
and were so regarded by his MAJESTY: as for in-
stance, when the Grand Carvers were about to pro-
ceed to execute the important duties of their office,
• it was discovered that they were without either knives
or forks!
Next to his MAJESTY, the persons who seemed
most expert and efficient in the performance of the
offices assigned to them were, Lord GWYDYR, the
Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain, the Duke of WEL-
LINGTON, and the Marquis of AWOLESEA. The con-
dust of Lo-d GWYDYR.has, throughout the whole
transaction, been in a particular manner entitled to
praise. The duties which he had to perform were,
from first to last, various and incessant, and his
Lordship has fulfilled them all with a talent and
affability rarely exceeded in any public department.
To the account of the Banquet, which, we have
given in the preceding part, we now subjoin some
amusing particulars of the scramble which followed
the retirement of his MAJESTY from the Hall :
TIIE SCRAMBLE.

As soon as his MAJESTY retired, according to im-
memorial custom, to the observance df which it was
not at all necessary to open the doors of the Hall
"to the populace, a rush was made by hundreds of
Ladies and Gentlemen, and persons of greater dig-
nity, to plunder the royal table ; in which, "0 dire
omen," the Throne was overturned ! When this tu-
mult had subsided, the hungry spectators, who had
swarmed down from the galleries into the area of
the Hall, began to occupy the tables which the
("nests had left, and the remainder of the dinner and
dessert quickly disappeared. It was now discovered
that the tables occupied by the Bishops and the Al-
dermen afforded the fewest relics to the scramblers.
No doubt the temperance of the Right Reverend per-
sonages had been consulted by a limited frugality
in the service of their board. As for the City per-
sonages, they had come a long way by water in the
morning, and their appetites had been naturally
sharpened by the fatigues of the day.
During the time that the company were thus
amusing themselves, some of the chorister boys,
probably the traditionary historians of the privilege,
gut upon the tables and began to demolish the orna-
ments. The plundering began by this brave assertion
ut ancient right and custom, in an instant became
universal. Ladies were seen in every part beseech-
ing the Gentlemen to assist their fair endeavours to
procure some memorial of the Coronation Saturnalia.
Firr ourselves, we came off with but a slender share
of the spoil—our wonted modesty was, indeed, a
great detriment to our success. We only acquired a
wreath of flowers and the leg of a golden cop, the

bowl of which .an athletic Dowager had wrenched
off, for the convenience of pocketting—perhaps
we should say, of ridiculing. There might be seen
the most graceful maidens, in the blushing in-
nocence of beauty and simplicity, hugging, as they
hurried off, some splendid trophy of the powerful in-
fluence of their charms on the scarlet youths, the at-
tendants of the Nobles ; and here the composed
matrons with gilded baskets and glittering salvers.

—At the Barons table we saw a "gorgeous dame,"
who had taken possession of a golden statue of Bri-
tannia and her lion, too stupendous for her to carry;
but, doating over her magnificent acquisition, she
waited in patience for the assistance of some Judge
or Privy Councillor to help her home with it. In a
word : after the departure of the KING from the Hall,
a scene of good-humoured freedom and innocent
licentiousness took place, which was exceedingly-
amusing ; and we do think, as an ancient custom, it
was not one of the most undeserving of observance of
all those that were performed in the course of the
day.