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A FETE in honour of Prince Albert's birthday, the 26th of August, Was given by the Queen at Osborne on Saturday. Tippoo Sahib's tent and several large marquees were erected upon the lawn opposite to the principal entrance; and most of the residents in the neighbourhood, as well as some of the principal visiters at Cowes and Hyde, were invited.
Out-door amusements, however, were totally prevented by bad weathers a misty shower filled the air from morning to night. Dancing went on in the tents; the Queen honouring the Prince of Hesse and the Earl of WiltOrt with her hand. The evening was wound up by a country-dance, lfl which the Queen and Prince Albert and their children all took part.
The Queen Dowager, with the Princesses Ilohenlohe Schillingsferst, left Bushy Park on Wednesday, for a visit to Queen Victoria; and arrived at Cowes early enough to visit Osborne the same day.
The Chevalier Bunsen and Prince Lowenstein have been visitors Osborne.
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