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ReNnust; of bells and the row' of cannon reminded the Queen's loyal subjects that Monday wow the day appointed for the celebration of her Majesty's nativity. The streets were thronged, and the business of the Metropolis was partially suspended. The Queen held a drawing-room at St. James's Palace. The company was more mum:roils than select ; and her Majesty was so fatigued that the ceremony was shortened, much to the disappointmeet of many Mir ladies expectant of presenta- tion. In the evening, however, the Queen was sufficiently recovered to entertain company at Palace. The principal _Ministers of State gave grand di:leer-F.:dies. The dab-houses, theetres, public offices, and some tradesmen's shops, were ill uenbetted at wig ht.
The Queen went with Prince Albert to the Italian Opera on Tues- day, and to the German Opera on Thursday.
Last night, the Queen gau e a concert; the singers being the principal performers from the Italian Opera. All the state-rooms were thrown open and brilliantly illuminated. Her Majesty has teleen a l'auey to Claremont. She and the Prince spent Sunday last at that residence; and, it is said, will revisit it to- morrow.
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