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pidly filing; indeed, the last fortnight has poured in upon us such crowds of compaEy, that we are actually fearful of an inundation. The principal inns and best Lodgings are already full, while many poor quiet souls, who really prefer the calm comfort of obscurity to the gay flutter of fashion, have positively retired to the neighbouring villages, where lodgings are not yet become scarce. Upwards of twelve hundred names already appear on the subscription-books; and to these numerous additions are daily making. A few seasons ago, when one well alone furnished our delicious morning-beverage, it was constantly drank dry by eight o'clock. Now, thank Heaven, we are am. ply supplied-nay spas are become so numerous, that I think half the population of the kingdom might be supplied with this sovereign panacea.

At every turn I greet some old acquaintance, or see some distinguished personage; and our tea-tables teen with interesting anecdotes of illustrious visitors. In London, a similarity of manners usually conceals those little traits of character, that are so peculiarly interest mg to an intelligent observer; but here restraint is thrown off. Confined within a limited sphere of society, and a circumscribed round of amusements, the various pursuits of individuals are strictly scruti. nized, and publicity given to trivial occurrences, that in the great metropolis entirely escape observation. But hold; I forget that I have not yet described our grand morning-promenade. Can you believe it? We rise here soon after six o'clock, and immediately sally forth to the well. The walk thither at this early hour is truly delightful. Nature, clad in her gayest robe, gladdens every heart; and pleasure seems to sparkle in every eye.

The common foot-way to the old spa, les through the church-yard, the different walks of which are shaded by double rows of lime-trees, whose prim-trained heads disgust the eye of taste with their tedious uniformity. At the end of the church-yard, many new-built shops exbibit the promising appearance of a new greet, that will, in the course of time, probably extend to the crescent. The ground occupied by these, was lately a gravel walk, which, following a serpentine drrection, opened into Church Mead, leaving at a little distance on the right the "Great House," that memorable monument of female caprice. This was built by the late Lady Stapleton, for a family residence; but it is now converted to a spacious and convenient lodging MONTHLY MAG. No. 194.

house. Through Church Meadow, a raised path is continued to the brook. A new crescent, situated immediately to the right of this path, is in a state of considerable forwardness, and is intended to be embellished with a terrace in front, which will command a pleasant, though confined, prospect. A shallow stream, which has been dignified with the appellation of the "River Chelt," separates this meadow from the well-walk, the access to which is over a small draw-bridge, on whose construction no praise can be bestowed.

The scene here is highly interesting, and in no small degree beautiful. A fine avenue ef elms leads directly to the pump, above which another of limes extends to the second or "Orchard Well." Here a serpentine walk, surrounding a small lawn, shaded with firs and young elms, gives a charming finish to the whole. The pump rises in the form of an obelisk, under an arched dome, near the centre of the walks; from whence a romantic cottage at the upper extremity, terminates the view with a most happy effect; while the church spire,' rising in the centre of the opposite avenue, and exhibiting a dial, on which the progress of time may be observed from the walks, is an object inexpressibly pleasing. On one side of the paved court, in which stands the purap, is a long room, that occasionally affords shelter from the passing shower; and this room is usually enlivened by Riviere's splendid and tempting display of jewellery. On the other is Fassana's print and toy-shop; together with an orchestra, where a band of music regularly performs during the time of drinking the water.

These walks are every morning at an early hour filled with company; and I never witnessed a scene more exhilarating and more delightful than that which here uniformly presents itself. On every side interesting groups are to be seen, who, while the baliny zephyrs of morning seem to spread over each countenance the glow of animation, bend the enjoyment of social converse with the pleasure of healthful exercise. The young and the old, the vigorous and the infirm, here mingle with unwonted alacrity, and appear to derive equal delight from the varied gaiety with which they are surrounded. Here we meet some of the brightest luminaries in the hemisphere of fashion, and observe many of the most distinguished frequenters of Bond-street and St. James's; for too often are they compelled to resort hither, to repair the devastations of the

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