On August 3rd the equestrian statue of George III., in Pall Mall, was inaugurated. It is by Matthew C. Wyatt, and represents the King as he appeared when reviewing the volunteer troops in Hyde Park, in 1803. It was originally intended to place this statue at the bottom of Waterloo Place, where now stands the Guards' Memorial; but it was not considered proper that the statue of the Duke of York should have his back turned to the presentment of his father, and the site proposed was consequently, abandoned. The spot it now occupies was then selected, and preparations were made to erect the statue on June 4th, the anniversary of the venerable monarch's birthday. The preparations were rendered nugatory by the opposition of a business firm, who considered its erection would be prejudicial to their premises. All obstacles were overcome, and the statue was placed in position. It was unveiled by the Duke of Cumberland, in the presence of a crowd of noblemen and gentlemen, amidst much cheering, but when the duke, who was never popular, left, he was severely hissed by the crowd. The statue is an excellent likeness of the old King, and, when first erected, was of a gorgeous golden colour. There was an amusing police case at the Mansion House on September 21st, when an old woman was charged with having presented a poetical begging petition at a bank in Lombard Street. She was very poor, and the alderman gave her two shillings. "Alderman Kelly: What can you do besides writing poetry? "Defendant: Besides writing poetry! Do you call that nothing? I can do more. I can teach people to write poetry. "Alderman Kelly: Well, whatever you do, you must not annoy people of business. If you are in necessity, you have a claim upon your parish, whatever people may say to you, and I advise you to act accordingly. "Defendant: When beggars apply for parochial relief, The welcome they meet is, 'You rascally thief, Why don't you go work, or beg, borrow, or steal, Of those who are able to pay for your meal? Only pass by the parish; the devil may care If you feed with a bishop, or feed with a bear.' "Alderman Kelly: You had better give me back those two shillings for some more deserving person. "Defendant: I'd willingly do so, but that I think people would never forgive me for being such a fool (laughter). "Mr. Hobler (chief clerk): I'd have you try the Press, now that the stamp is reduced. I've known some people paid for worse stuff at the enormous rate of a penny a line. "Defendant: God bless you, Mr. Hobler, you always give me good advice, as well as something to keep the wolf from the door. Long life to you, my good old clerk, With your pen stuck in your ear; May your money increase from day to day, And your children from year to year."