Society. The officers and privates of this respectable Corps made a liberal subscription for the Children of the Philanthropic Institution before they left the Chapel. They then marched to Kennington Common with the whole of the first Surrey Corps, under Colonel Gaitskil, and fired a Feu de joie.

The Queen's Royal Volunteers assembled on parade in Sloane-square, and marched to Battersea-bridge, where they formed a line and fired a Feu de joie, and were answered from Lord Cremorne's by a discharge of fifty pieces of cannon; after which the battalion gave three cheers uncovered. The battalion then proceeded to Chelsea College Chapel, where the form of prayer for the day was read, and an excellent sermon preached on the occasion by the Rev. Dr. Butler. After service was over, the band played "God save the King," when they proceeded again to Sloane-square, and fired another Feu de joie at sun-set. The serjeants then received half-a-crown for every man and non-commissioned officer present.

The Old St. George's Volunteers paraded at ten o'clock, and marched to St. George's Church, preceded by their excellent band, in rich and elegant new clothing for the occasion; each man (nearly five hundred) wore a sprig of laurel in his cap, which had a pleasing effect. After a most animating discourse by the Rector, there was a collection at the doors for charitable purposes, and to which the corps liberally subscribed. The regiment, on coming out of the church, formed into companies, during which time the band formed in front of the church, and played "God save the King," at the conclusion of which, the immense number of spectators gave three hearty cheers. The regiment then marched back to their parade to receive their arms and ammunition, and repaired to their alarm post (Grosvenor Square), where they trooped their colours in a grand style of military parade; they then marched into Hyde-park, and fired a Feu de joie with great exactness and rapidity, giving three cheers after each repeated three rounds; the band playing, drums beating, &c. gave the whole a truly grand effect. The regiment then returned to their parade, and after lodging their arms, &c. were plentifully regaled with good old English cheer of roast beef and plum-pudding, &c. provided for them by their officers, to which the Commanding Officer (Major Harrison) added a sufficient quantity of punch to drink "Health and long life to the best of Kings."

The Shoreditch Volunteer Corps, commanded by Major Marshall, had a strong muster for the celebration of the Jubilee. After attending Divine Service at Shoreditch Church, and hearing an appropriate and excellent Sermon, preached by the Rev. Mr. Evans, one of the Curates, the Major marched the regiment to the London Field, Hackney, where it fired a Feu de joie, and several volleys, in excellent style, and at the close of their military movements the regiment gave three cheers uncovered. The regiment then marched to the Mermaid Tavern, at Hackney, where they were regaled with an excellent dinner. At seven o'clock the drums beat to arms, and the regiment marched back to their head-quarters, in a very orderly steady manner, all pleased with the festivities that the day had afforded.

About One Hundred and Fifty Members of that valuable Corps, the Light Horse Volunteers, exclusive of visitors, sat down to a splendid entertainment at the Freemasons' Tavern, at which their Commanding Officer, Colonel Herries, presided. On the cloth being removed, many patriotic toasts were drank with enthusiastic ardour, and the utmost conviviality prevailed in the meeting until a late hour.During the evening several songs were sung with peculiar effect; and, among others, the following stanzas, written for the occasion, by a member of the Corps:

While Tyrants, who Countries have deluged in blood,
Have been flatter'd in song and extoll'd in oration,
What tongue can refuse for a KING great and good,
To join in the general acclame of the nation?
Inspir'd ev'ry heart by the comfort possest,

In a reign the most arduous in history known,
This dome shall resound while the glass passes round,
In praise of the Monarch who graces the Throne.

If on Edward and Henry, of Albion the pride,

Our forefathers were wont their eulogiums to pour,
Whose high-mettled souls Gallic valour defied,
Whose swords steep'd her vine-cover'd valleys in gore';
If inscrib'd be each name on the tablet of fame,
If Cressy and Agincourt glory recall,
Britannia can boast still of warriors a host,

The Guardians of Britain-the terror of Gaul.

On the days of Queen Bess the barons so bold,
If memory dwell with peculiar delight,
The annals of GEORGE to the world can unfold
Men as great in the Senate as daring in fight.
While wreathing the crown with superior renown,
Where'er our proud ensigns triumphantly wave,
Art and science refin'd-to humanity join'd,

Enlighten the savage-unfetter the slave.

While around us we view in the council and field,
Kings and Princes to falsehood and tyranny bend,
And Nations their rights and their liberties yield;

To Heav'n for that Sov'reign what prayers should ascend,
Who by no passions sway'd that mortals degrade,

'Gainst the Throne when the bolts of sedition were hurl'd,
Ever virtuous and just, stood firm to his trust,

And his Kingdom preserv'd 'midst the wreck of the world.

Such goodness, such valour, such truth to display,

(The source whence our grandeur and happiness spring)

Can Britons do less on this festival day,

Than sing lo paan!" Long life to the King?"
Knit in amity's band, each a bumper in hand,

Then swear while life's current shall flow thro' the veins,

The laws to respect, and the Monarch protect,

Whose firmness sav'd Britain from slav'ry and chains.

A general order was issued by the Lords of the Admiralty, that all our brave tars, in the ports of Great Britain, should be regaled with roast beef, plum pudding, and a pint of wine, or half a pint of rum, in addition to their usual allowance.-The Governor and Directors of the Bank of England allowed their clerks, 927 in number, one guinea each, for a dinner, to celebrate the Jubilee day.. -The Directors of the Royal Exchange Insurance Fire Office gave each of their clerks ten guineas, their messengers five guineas each, and their firemen one guinea each, to celebrate the day. The Marshal of the King's Bench, with his usual liberality, ordered a fine ox, with a butt of porter, bread, &c. to be distributed in the prison, with the very praise-worthy intention of enabling those prisoners whose circumstances would not allow them to participate in the general festivity of the Jubilee, to commemorate that auspicious day with satisfaction. The Corporation of the City of London presented the Society for the relief and discharge of Debtors with the sum of £1000. And the Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, presented the same fund with the sum of £500. By the liberality of Sir James Shaw, Bart. the president, and under the humane superintendence of R. Baldwin, Esq. the treasurer, the patients in Bartholomew's Hospital (near 500 in number) were regaled, (as far as was consistent with their respective maladies) with excellent roast beef and plum-pudding, a pint of porter to each female, and a quart to each male patient capable of enjoying it, every thing being conducted with great comfort and regularity. The Members of the Royal Academy dined together in their Council Chamber, at Somerset-house, to celebrate the Jubilee. Mr. West, the President, in the chair.

The children in Christ's Hospital, after hearing Divine Service, and a sermon, by the Rev. James Crowther, were regaled, to the number of 700, in their great hall, with plenty of excellent roast beef and plum puddings (of which there were no less than 80). After dinner the youths were brought up in divisions of about 30, and received a glass of wine each, the elder boy of each class, as they advanced to the table where it was distributed, ascended a bench, and gave as a toast, "To the King; long may he reign!" which was succeeded by a universal shout from the boys at large, each being served with a glass of wine in the most perfect order. The song of "God save the King," was impressively and delightfully sung by a select party of the boys, the whole joining in the chorus, in a manner which at once charmed and affected the feelings of the auditory. The greatest credit is due to the Treasurer and Governors, who superintended and regulated this festivity, and who appeared fully rewarded for the pains they took, by the gladdened countenances and innocent joy felt by their numerous and interesting family.

The private festivities on the occasion were innumerable. That of Mr. Lawrence, of the Stable Yard, attracted considerable attention from the excellent band which attended. The festive party was select, and the fare bore the genuine character of true English hospitality. The best wines were in great profusion: and the respectable host sent on the same day a handsome donation in aid of the fund for the relief of insolvent debtors.-Messrs. Barclay, Perkins, & Co. with the liberality and loyalty

which has always characterised that house, entertained upwards of 220 of the men employed in their Brewery with the good old English fare of plenty of beef and brown stout. In the evening the Brewery was brilliantly illuminated.-The Worshipful Company of Apothecaries gave each of their annual servants one guinea, and to the labourers half a guinea each.-Messrs. Hansard and Son, Printers to the House of Commons, gave each of their journeymen half-a-guinea.

Mr. Oakley, of Bond-street, entertained all his artists, &c. exceeding 150 in number, with roast beef and plum pudding. A select party of particular friends likewise dined with Mr. Oakley. After the cloth was removed, a professional gentleman of the party made his appearance on the balcony, with his violin; on his right stood Mr. Oakley, and on his left 22 gentlemen, friends of the party. In an appropriate situation the artists and artificers took their station.-On Mr. Shaw's striking up God Save the King, he was joined by the already mentioned gentlemen, and upwards of 5000 spectators assembled in the street. Every window in the neighbourhood displayed elegantly dressed females. The party afterwards sung Rule Britannia. During the time the above songs were sung the populace remained uncovered.

Divine Service was performed at the German Jews' Great Synagogue, Duke'splace; an appropriate and most impressive Sermon was there delivered, by the Rev. Dr. Solomon Hirschell, Chief Rabbi of the Congregation; after which Masters Pike and Moss, and a band of choristers, chanted with much fervour and devotion an Ode composed for the occasion. The poor of the congregation were amply provided for by a distribution of money, exclusive of the recommendation for individuals subscribing to the general relief in their several districts, &c. The different charity schools among the Jews had likewise dinners provided that day. Nor were the inmates of that excellent Institution at Mile-end (for the purpose of inculcating the habits of industry in youth) forgotten on that joyful event, but all partook of the festivity of the day.-The following is a translation of the Hebrew Prayer, composed by the Rev. Solomon Hirschell, Chief Rabbi, for the service of the Jubilee. "O Lord! it is thou who art our King from the earliest times, and it is thou who appointeth the Kings of the earth, and inclineth their hearts to all that thou dost desire. We thank thee, O Lord our God, for all thy wonders and all thy assistances, for thou art careful of thy people Israel in all places of their settlement; and with increased respect and firmness hast thou granted them shelter and protection here, under the government of our powerful and pious Lord, King George the Third, (may his glory be exalted!) thou hast passed the decree, and it has been confirmed, that among nations we should live under his shelter; through thy fondness and great mercy hast thou given thy people grace in the sight of the King, his Counsellors, and Lords; thou hast evinced a sign of goodness unto us, and we have increased in the land, that the people of the earth may know thou hast not rejected thy people Israel, neither hast thou despised the children of thy covenant. We beseech thee, O merciful King! be pleased to accept the prayers of thy servants this day; thou hast caused us to live and be upheld unto this time, the fiftieth year, as the Jubilee day of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Third (may his glory be exalted!) For this we have consecrated an

assembly in this our little sanctuary, to supplicate thee for him, for his kingdom, and for all who confide in his protection, and seek his peace and welfare. Bless, O Lord, his substance, and be graciously pleased with his actions; lengthen his days as the days of heaven, and let his throne be established as the sun at noon day; preserve him from the shafts of sorrow and trouble, and stand forth to his assistance; overthrow his foes, and make them fall before him like stubble before the wind; renovate his strength, gird him with might, and renew his youth like the eagle may his hands be steady till the sun of his enemies go down, and their light decline, and let the sun of his righteousness shine forth to the inhabitants of all the land, and the distant isles, from one end of the earth to the other; and in peace and comfort may he reach the days of eternity which approach him; add days to his days, and his years as many generations. Amen.

The feast of the Jubilee was likewise celebrated in the first Synagogue, called the Portuguese and Spanish Synagogue. The service commenced with the usual prayers of the afternoon, including several psalms suitable to the occasion. A sensible and well arranged sermon was afterwards delivered by the Rev. Dr. R. Meldola, residing Rabbi, in the Hebrew and Spanish languages, from the following appropri ate texts, Levit. chap. xxv. ver. 13." In the year of this Jubilee ye shall return every man unto his possession;" and from Psalms xxi. ver. 1. "The King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord," &c. The service concluded with a prayer adapted to the religious observance of the day, composed by the above learned and respectable Rabbi. The whole of the 21st psalm was also sung in the most impressive style, to the melody of "God Save the King," by their Sub-Minister, Mr. Shalom. We must also notice that the members of this Ancient Congregation have not demonstrated their loyalty and affection by their prayers and thanksgivings only, for the prolonged felicity of our beloved Monarch's reign, but have mingled their charitable benevolence with their other fellow-subjects, in distributing alms to the poor, and by their liberal contributions for the release of the unfortunate prisoners.

Bishop Hodgson, the Roman Catholic Bishop of the London District, with a spirit of loyalty that does him and that respectable body at large the highest honour, issued the following Order to his Clergy, for the celebration of the Jubilee. "Dearly beloved brethren-The Almighty Lord and God, by whom Kings reign, (Prov. viii. 15) has been pleased, in mercy to us, to prolong the reign of our beloved Monarch, while in the revolutions of other empires and kingdoms many dreadful events have taken place. In these happy isles we have enjoyed an enviable security in our own houses, while in other countries, every thing sacred and profane, altars and thrones, have been thrown into the common mass of ruin. When we look back and contemplate all these blessings, and the many oppressive restraints from which Catholics have been released under the reign of his present Majesty, we must acknowledge that gratitude and thanksgiving are the smallest returns which can be made. For this reason, dearly beloved brethren, let us join in hymns of praise and jubilation to the Sovereign Disposer of all Events, and beseech him to prolong the days of our beloved Sovereign, to give wisdom to his councils, and

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