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THE GARDENERS’ 
CHRONICLE. 
(Oct. 98, 
the Prince, left Windsor Castle on Wednesday on a visit 
to the University of Cambridge, from whence they are 
expected to return this day. On Saturday the Queen and 
Prince Albert took their accustomed early walk in the 
forenoon. The Prince afterwards went shooting in the 
Royal preserves, accompanied by the Prince of Hohenlohe 
Langenbourg. On Sunday her Majesty and Prince Albert, 
the Prince and Princess of Hohenlohe Langenbourg, 
attended Divine service in the Royal Lodge Chapel in the 
Great Park. On Monday morning her Majesty and 
Prince Albert, accompanied by the Prince and Princess of 
Hohenlohe, walked out for some time in the Royal pleasure- 
grounds. Prince Albert afterwards went out shooting in the 
Royal preserves, accompanied by the Prince of Hohenlohe. 
Tn the afternoon her Majesty and the Princess Hohenlohe 
rode out in the Park in a pony carriage, Prince Albert and 
the Prince of Hohenlohe with the suite following on horse- 
back. On Tuesday morning the Queen and Prince took their 
usual morning walk, and in the afternoon the Queen and 
the visitors then staying at the Castle took a drive in the 
Park. The Prince of Wales and the Princesses have 
also taken their accustomed airings during the week. 
The following personages have been staying at the Castle 
on a visit to the Queen:—The Earl and Countess of 
Erroll, Lord and Lady Lyttelton, the Earl and Countess 
of Orkney, the Earl and Countess of Rosslyn, Viscount 
and Viscountess Palmerston, Lady Grenville, Lord Gran- 
yille Somerset, Lord Adolphus Fitzelarence, the Hon. 
Mr. Charles Gray, Sir H. Wheatley, and Captain F. 
Seymour.—The Duchess of Kent with the Prince and 
Princess of Hohenlohe left Windsor on Thursday for 
Witley Court, on a visit to the Queen Dowager. The 
Duchess of Gloucester returned to town from Witley 
Court on Tuesday.—The Duke of Cambridge left Rumpen- 
heim on the 18th, and travelled by way of Frankfort, 
Mayence, Aix-la-Chapelle, and Brussels, to Ostend, where 
his Royal Highness arrived on Saturday, and passed the 
night, embarking the following morning for Dover. His 
Royal Highness slept at the Ship Hotel on Sunday night, 
and arrived in town on Monday in excellent health. 
The Queen's Visit 40 Cambridge.—Her Majesty and 
Prince Albert left Windsor Castle about half-past seven on 
Wednesday morning, on a visit to the University of 
Cambridge. The Royal party and their suite arrived at 
the Paddington station of the Great Western Railway at 
half-past eight, and proceeded through the Regent’s Perk 
and Camden-town, to the Manor House, Seven Sisters- 
road, where the first change of horses was made. A large 
concourse of persons were assembled in the balcony of the 
anor House, and on the sides of the road. The Royal 
party on leaving the Manor House proceeded down the 
Seven Sisters-road to Tottenham, two of the horse-patrol 
being in advance to clear the road. In the town of Tot- 
tenham flags and banners were flying, and at Tottenham- 
Cross)}a large quantity of evergreens were hung, and a 
triumphal arch, formed in festoons of laurel and other 
evergreens, was placed across the road. ‘There were 
several private carriages on the sides of the road, and 
crowds of persons on the footpaths, by whom the Queen 
was repeatedly cheered. Over the Angel-bridge, Ed- 
monton, flags were displayed, and the bridge was covered 
with evergreens. The Royal party reached the New Inn, 
Waltham Cross, about ‘ten o’clock, where another 
change of horses took place. In front of the New Inn 
was the Royal standard, and an arch formed of laurel 
and other evergreens, sufficiently large to cover the Royal 
carriage, which remained under it while the horsés were 
changed. On leaving the New Inn, the postboys were 
directed on passing ‘‘ Waltham Cross,” to go slowly, in 
order that her Majesty might have a view of that monu- 
ment, erected to the memory of Queen Eleanor, but owing 
to this not being placed in an open and exposed 
spot, the carriage was taken on some distance before 
it was seen. The postboys twice attempted to turn 
back, but were impeded by the great body of persons 
collected, when the cortége proceeded on its journey. 
The Cross was decorated with the Royal Standard and a 
variety of evergreens. There were other displays of loyalty 
in the town, and at the turnpike which divides the coun- 
ties of Hertford and Middlesex were two Royal Standards, 
and a great number of persons, who expressed their 
loyalty by loud cheers. At Royston the Queen was met 
by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (the Earl 
of Hardwicke) andthe High Sheriff (Mr, Greene, of 
Hinxton-Hall), together with the regiment of the Whit- 
tlesea Yeomanry Cavalry, under the command of Capt. 
Smith, and a numerous body of the gentry and yeomen of 
the county, to thé number of upwards of 1000. At afew 
minutes before two o’clock, punctually according to 
announcement, her Majesty’s approach was heralded by 
the firing of small pieces of artillery and the pealing of 
the church-bells of Cambridge, which rang out merrily 
together. At the gate of Brooklands, the seat of Mr. 
Foster, which stands at the end of the Senior Wrangler’s 
Walk, about half a mile from the entrance of the town, a 
triumphal arch first met her Majesty's view, to announce 
that she was approaching the town. Above the arch, 
which was’ interwoven with evergreens, the word ‘ Wel- 
come’”’ appeared, in letters composed of white and red 
Roses, surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The road 
from Trumpington to Brooklands, and from thence to the 
Conduit Head, was crowded with thousands on either 
side, and immense numbers followed in the main road on 
horseback, and in all sorts’ of vehicles. At the Conduit 
Head, at the £ntrance of Trumpington-street, an arch 
interwoven with laurels, with the name. of Victoria~in 
front, surmounted b: 
nity streets to Trinity College. On their arrival the 
gates were thrown open, the Whittlesea Yeomanry filed off, 
the corporation fell back, and her Majesty and the Prince 
proceeded to the Lodge amidst the loud hurrahs of the 
gownsmen. When the carriage reached the Lodge her 
Majesty and the Prince were received by the Vice-Chan- 
cellor and the various college dignitaries, and conducted to 
the Royal apartments. After partaking of refreshment, 
her Majesty entered the hall of Trinity College. All the 
forms and tables had been removed, and just where the 
portrait of Newton is placed, an elevated platform covered 
with crimson cloth was erected. Under a canopy was 
placed a single chair for her Majesty, in which, however, 
the Queen did not sit down. Her Majesty entered the 
hall from the south-east door, leading from the Master’s 
residence, the floor leading to the throne being covered 
with crimson cloth. Immediately after her Majesty 
followed Prince Albert, the Marquess of Exeter, Earl 
Delawarr, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lady Mount 
Edgecumbe, &c. Her Majesty was attired in a pink 
drawn bonnet and India shawl with a deep gold fringe, 
and purple satin dress. Prince Albert was dressed in 
black, with a star on the left breast. The Marquess of 
Exeter and Earl Delawarr had on the gowns of Doctors of 
Civil Law. ‘The gallery at the south end was filled with 
ladies. As soon as her Majesty had entered, the hall 
doors were thrown open, and the members of the Univer- 
sity entered in their order of precedence. The Vice- 
Chancellor and the Registrar occupying the centre, the 
Heads of Houses and Doctors formed a circle at some 
distance from her Majesty, and the Vice-Chancellor imme- 
diately commenced reading the address, which being con- 
cluded, he advanced to the foot of the throne, and 
kneeling, handed it to her Majesty. The address to 
Prince Albert was then presented in the same manner. 
The Lord Steward, the Bishop of Ely, the heads of 
houses, and other dignitaries, were then successively pre- 
sented to her Majesty by the Registrar, and this ceremony 
ended, the immense mass of gownsmen began to move 
outwards. Her Majesty, taking the arm of the Prince, 
retired and entered her carriage to proceed to King’s 
College Chapel. Her Majesty entered the College by the 
grand gate, and proceeding across the first court, the 
Royal carriage drew up at the west entrance, where her 
Majesty and the Prince were received by the Provost, who 
with the Esquire Bedells preceded the Royal party up the 
ante-chapel through a midway passage, railed off for the 
occasion and covered with crimson cloth, Passing through 
the screen, her Majesty was conducted to the east end, 
near the altar, in front of which was erected a dais with 
a canopy over Queen Elizabeth’s chair. The organ now 
sent forth its pealing notes, and the service commenced. 
Her Majesty and the Prince seemed greatly pleased with 
the chaunting of the choir, and on entering and leaving 
the chapel expressed their admiration of this beautiful 
structure. The Royal party went back to Trinity, and 
after a short space visited the College Chapel. An inci- 
dent occurred on this occasion which is said to have given 
the Queen much pleasure, It happened at the moment 
of her Majesty setting forth on foot for the chapel, that 
there was some deficiency of crimson cloth for her to 
walk upon. In an instant some of the undergraduates 
pulled off their gowns and threw them down before her 
Majesty ; the example was quickly followed by others ; 
the way was thickly strewed with gowns of every academic 
rank, over which her Majesty, smiling most graciously, 
made her way. Having some little difficulty here and 
there to pick her steps, in consequence of the abundant 
hand with which the gowns were flung togetber, on her 
passage back the affair was better arranged, the gowns 
being spread along the way with some regard to neatness 
and order. The chapel was lighted with wax tapers, 
carried by undergraduates, the effect of which was ex- 
tremely good. Whilst the Queen, previously to dinner, 
took a short rest from the fatigues of the day, his Royal 
Highness signified his desire to the Master of seeing the 
library of the College. In a few miuutes, his Royal 
Highness was conducted thither, through a long row of 
undergraduates, with flambeaux in their hands. His 
Royal Highness expressed himself much pleased with the 
library, and examined minutely some of the manuscripts, 
especially those of Milton. In looking over a Saxon MS., 
which the Master said was supposed to have been written 
so far back as the eighth century, his Royal Highness re- 
marked that, in his opinion, the characters were not of 
that age. The Royal dinner party took place in King 
Henry the Eighth’s drawing-room, at eight o’clock. After 
dinner her Majesty held a levee, which was attended by 
the heads of houses, and other principal members of the 
University. The company assembled in the first instance 
in the hall, where their names were called in the order of 
their precedence—the heads of houses first, the doctors, 
fellows being masters of arts, and all the fellows of 
Trinity. In this order they walked up to her Majesty’s 
drawing-room, entering at one side, and going out at the 
other. The illuminations which took place at night re- 
flected very greatcrediton the town and University—Trinity, 
King’s, and St. John’s were especially beautiful. The fire- 
works, which were exhibited on Parker's Piece, were also 
of the highest order of merit and gave general satisfaction. 
The grand feature of this royal visit was the ceremony 
of conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law 
upon Prince Albert, which took place in the Senate-house 
on Thursday morning. The preparations in the Senate- 
house were of the most superb description. Her Majesty 
was received at the entrance by the Vice-Chancellor, the 
Lord Steward, and a number of the higher authorities of 
the University, and walked up the centre of the building 
arm in arm with the Prince, bowing to all, and smiling 
With evidently heartfelt pleasure at the very splendid and 
spirit-stirring scene which met her view. At the dais the 
Queen and Prince stood for about a minute and a half, 
bowing and curtseying in acknowledgment of the vocife- 
rous cheering, which was continued with unabated vigour 
till the Queen and Prince Albert sat down. Even then 
an attempt to get up a new cheer for the “Prince of 
Wales’? was made, but was immediately suppressed by 
the proctors. The ceremony of conferring a Doctor’s: 
degree on Prince Albert, and robing his Royal Highness. 
in the scarlet gown, then took place. After this had been 
gone through, the public orator (Mr. Crick, of St. John’s 
College), delivered a Latin oration, addressed especially 
to her Majesty and the Prince, thanking them, in the 
name of the University, for the special favour they con~ 
ferred |upon it by their gracious visit, and congratulating: 
the learned body on the auspicious occasion. The oration 
also dwelt upon the historical recollections of former royal 
visits to the University, and pointed out the beneiits. 
which would accrue from the present one to religion and 
learning. The oration took half-an-hour in its delivery., 
during which time his Royal Highness stood almost in 
front of the Queen, and the public orator in front of his 
Royal | Highness, but below the platform. His Royal 
Highness bowed frequently, and now and then really 
blushed at the very eloquent compliments paid him by the 
speaker, The Senior Bedel then took his Royal Highness 
by the right hand and conducted him to the Vice-Chan- 
cellor, who administered to him the oaths of allegiance 
and supremacy. The, Vice-Chancellor at the conclusion, 
of these bowed to her Majesty ; then, taking his Royal. 
Highness’ hand, he administered the oath (in Latin) to. 
obey and defend the laws of the University ; after which, 
the Vice-Chancellor, addressing his Royal Highness in, 
the usual Latin form, admitted him to the honorary, 
degree of Doctor of Civil Law. His Royal Highness: 
then descended the steps of the dais, and was 
invested with the scarlet robe of a D.C.L., andi 
took the velvet cap in his hand. A loud burst 
of cheering, accompanied with waving of caps, 
went through the hall as his Royal Highness, thus 
equipped, walked back to his seat beside her Majesty, 
Amidst the cheering were heard some cries of ‘Doctor 
Albert.”” After this, the business of the day was pro- 
longed by the ceremony of admitting the Rev. R. Phelps 
to the degree of doctor in divinity, the Regius Professor 
of Divinity (Dr. Oliphant) officiating in the Vice Chan. 
cellor’s seat. This ceremony was rather a tedious one, 
and the Queen once or twice’ spoke to Lord Delawarr,, 
apparently inquiring of him an explanation of what was 
going forward, with which she appeared satisfied and 
smiled graciously. But she was observed to yawn more: 
than once before the ceremony was concluded. This being 
at length finished, the Vice-Chancellor dissolved the 
convocation. The Queen and Prince Albert, attended as 
before, then moved off to their carriage amidst euthu- 
siastic cheering. Her Majesty wore a rich puce-coloured 
silk dress, with an amber-coloured china crape shawl with 
flowered border. ‘The bonnet was a lilac silk ‘covered; 
with Brussels lace. Prince Albert wore a field-marshal’s, 
uniform, with the riband and star of the Garter. After- 
leaving the Senate-house, her Majesty and the Prince,, 
attended by their suite, the Vice-Chancellor, and some of 
the heads of houses, visited the Geological Museum, Pro- 
fessor Sedgwick explaining to her Majesty and the Prince: 
the nature of most of the specimens. The Queen after-- 
wards {walked through the public library, and inspected: 
the Fitzwilliam collection, on leaving which her Majesty: 
entered the royal carriage, the path from the library to» 
the gate opposite St. Mary’s Church being strewed, with: 
gowns gallantly laid down by the undergraduates.. The 
royal party next visited King’s College chapel, aad thence 
proceeded to St. John’s College, visiting the library, 
chapel, hall, and master’s lodge, where her Majesty par- 
took of refreshment, and then returned to Trinity, visiting. 
the library, and afterwards returning to the lodge. At half~ 
past 1 o’clock Prince Albert, escorted by the Vice-Chan= 
cellor, &c., visited Christ’s College, and was received at the 
gates by the Rev. Dr. Graham, Master of the college, the 
Tutors of the college, the Rey. J. Hilyard (senior Proctor), 
and the Rev. J. Cartmell. Scarlet cloth was laid down from 
the gate to the screens, whence his Royal Highness pro- 
ceeded between a double file of members of the college to. 
the gardens, and the party halting before the celebrated 
Mulberry-tree planted by Milton, who was a member ‘of’ 
this college, the Rev. Master addressed his Royal High-- 
ness in a short but appropriate speech. His Royal High-- 
ness having afterwards inspected the college-hall and 
chapel, again entered the carriage amidst enthusiastic: 
cheers, and having visited Sidney Sussex College in like: 
manner, he proceeded to join her Majesty at Trinity, At 
halfpast two her Majesty accompanied by Prince 
Albert, who wore his Doctor’s gown and cap, proceeded! 
in an open carriage, their suite following in two close: 
carriages to visit Catherine Hall, where an immense mas& 
of people had assembled. An accident, however, occurred: 
at this point which might have been attended with serious: 
consequences. A scaffold erected along the front of the: 
college, which was crowded with people, gave way, and 
they were all precipitated into the street amidst tremen~ 
dous shrieking. Fortunately no injury was sustained. 
beyond a few bruises and broken bonnets. The royal. 
party on quitting Catherine Hall visited the Pitt Library, 
proceeding thence to Queen’s College, and afterwards. 
visited several other colleges, at all of which they were 
received with the warmest demonstrations of loyalty. 
The royal party returned to Trinity College at a little 
before four o'clock, and at half-past four set out, escorted 
by a guard of honour of the Scots Greys, for Wimpole,. 
the seat of the Earl of Hardwicke. The procession went 
along the streets at a walking pace, and the Queen and 
