Star. — London, England, 1802-04-20 00:00:00

EASTER-WArnAr. Yeilerday being Eager Monday, the Loan Maros, Sheriffs, Ste. went as ufual in Rate, and heard divine fervice at Chritl Church; after which they returned to the Manfion.Houfe, to receive a large company to dinner in the Egyptian-Hall, and a ball in the evening. The LADY Msvoesss having alighted from the Rate carriage, in which the was with his Lordfhip, received the company in the Venetian Parlour.— The Aldermen and their Ladies having returned from church with the Logo and Lacy Mairoosss formed the firft part of the affembly. The PROMS of Watas, the great objelt of at nation, left Carleton-Houle about half pall four, accompanied by the Dukes of CLARENce, Cu,.. ssazaso, and CAMBRIDGE, with their feparate fakes, and attended by the Earls of Haaormoron. STAIR, ' MOIRA, and GRAHARD • Lords Frames 1 a nd P S TERSHAM ; the Hon. T. Easeto • Sir J. B. WARM, Sir H. FIATHIRSTONIS ; G e n era l s Lee and WHITHAM Colonels WYNTAILD, SPell• ERR, ANSON, TTRWHIT, l'ilsMauon, and DAL. ITNTLE. On the Panics's left fat the Duke of Ceaesecr, in naval uniform. The Pinner him. Pelf was dretted in the uniform of Field Matflial of Artillery, in compliment to the City Artillery of which he is Colonel. He wore his diamond Star and Epaulette. He looked remarkably well and in high (pints, which were, no doubt, exhilarated.l by the very nattering marks of refpea from all ranks as be patted through the City. Jun as the procelfion left Carleton-Houfe, it was met by the gallant Nsison, who fell into the ranks and pro ceeded to the Manfion-houfe, under the banners of the Heir Apparent. Soon after three o'clock the populace began to affemble about Temple-Bar, and along the greets to the Man fi on-houfe. The windows difplayed near ly as much company as on a Lord Mayor's day.— The City Martha], on horfeback, met the Royal Party at Temple-Bar, and before they came up a very great crowd was affembled. The Prince was received with repeated huzzas ; and the populace, elated with the fight, took the harks from his car. riage, and drew it all the way to the Manton. houfe. An immenfe concourfe following the pro. cetfion, repeatedly cheered as it went along. On Ludgate-hill the grenadiers of the London militia were drawn out, and, with prefented arms, and a hand of mufic playing, they fainted his Royal Hig!inefs as he paired. But in Cheapfide the greaten throng was affembled. Here it was (carte. ly poffible to move, and, in proportion to the numbers, the huzzas were loud and repeated...-. The windows were crowded with beauties, waving handkerchiefs and foisting the Prince, who in re ' turn was extremely attentive and polite, in bon - ingwith that grace and good humour for which i he c,remarkable. It was with difficalty the royal carriages could get up to the Manfion-houn, the crowd was fo great, prelling around to fee and hozza the Prince, who, on entering, was cheered by a very loud falute from the populace. The very kind reception of his Royal Higlinefs will no doubt induce the Royal Family to sift the City more frequently than they have . hitherto done. The LORD Miami made every effort to do honour to the grit vifit of the PRINes of WALES to the City,and to compliment the other Royal guens, and the numerous and fplendid company which honoured the Manfion-houfe with their pretence. When the Panic of WA LEs arrived at the Man fion Houfe, which was about five o'clock, he was received by moll of the Court of Aldermen, at the head of whom was the LoaD MAYOR. His Royal Highnefs returned the congratulations of the City by the moll frank and unreferved behaviour, which is fo congenial to his charater. and by his condo& endeavoured to throw off the refir,aint which is fo irlcfome to a noble and liberal mind. His Royal Highnefs was condulled to the Drawing Room, where a number of the Nobility and Gentry were in waiting to pay their refpefts to him. About fix o'clock, the doors of the Egyptian Hall were thrown open to the Company, confin ing of about three hundred and forty perfons. The Panics was condukled to the upper end of the Hall, and was fated on the right hand of the LORD MAYOR, Who had the LADY MAYORKSS on his left, the other Princes fitting next to his Royal Higlinefs. As fo many of the Nobility were in vited, it was intended to afford them the ben pa fible accommodation, and to place them according to rank ; but it was found impoßible to carry this part of the arrangement into effee, as the pram was fo great. The Right Hon. the Loan MAYOR gave up the Chair to His Royal Highnefs the Prince of Watzs, which he occationally accepted of. The Company prefent at the Dinner confined of the following diainguiflied Perfonages : His Royal Highnefs the Prince of Watts. Thclr Royal Highnetfts the Dukes of Camas/cc and CUM %NM HIS Highoefs Prince WILLIAM of GLOVCASTAR. The French Princes. Monaca: Oro. And the following Nobility of both foxes Biihop of BrißoL EaaLs—Clocznei, Smer. MOnoll, Moira, 'rant. Harrington, hence., Carrington, and Cathcart. Vt•couN7t.—Ndfon, Hood. Foliteltunc and Strangford. Loans — De Bbquiert, Barring, Chieiefter, Colebrook, crantley, F. Montague, Vilna', Hawkefbory, Fulkcitone, c•id Cranky. Chancellor of the Excheiper. Chief Baron of the Y.schcquer. Count Bruhl. Sedrant ifnowks. 0- neral Reid. A r.ro :a mitta-.Flower. Leighton. Wutfon, and Lewes. Si* s— J . Crawtard, J. C. Hip W. H amilton, S. Heard, t'r..FPirlit.g, Sidney Smith, S. Dot tgW, W. Wynne, and R. 6..urnet. MP. a ..--blahlwaring. Silber. Sheridan, Maturing, Lane, "illnier, Pope, Pilkington, Plummer. Powell, Walter, Ransil noeers, Sedgewick, J. Smith, T. Smith, W. Skafingtnn, : inn. Mr. Stott, C. Shuns. Sambas's'. Richartitort, j. Stewart .;nnw‘l :n, Sparks, C. TPA:tits. Trotter. G.Ticrney. Talnek, Thsento.t, Vandekur,VarJrcy, Williams, R. Williams, Well, Welch. W. Wynne, Wright, Wary. Dent. Gray, Dixon, Hon. T. linkine, Hou:ham. & Hanlon* H arl i k m• i Dnea ' Kirq, KenSngtno, I.ygon, Lee. Lubbock, Phil li ps, erston. Sk e l ton , Rakerville, Ho. S. Douverie, Barnard, ' ;. Barnard, R. r, le, B. Coney, W. Codling, Ending, Ilarri ",... z..n. Hope, fen. and jun. • •••• dr ter • and Nl:manna% ' : :I:•kre.fs Lenanrza • ConnTtaans.--Harcingtoi, Grained, Sefton, and Mount norris. . • . LAD t es.—llawkeibury, HAAT, Macleod, Stirling, C. Stew art, Matilda Winyard, C. Hippelley, S. Chicheitrr, C. Carriug ton, AMU Maria Stanhope, C. Rawdon, and Folk ellnne. Murat 'oat —Lubbock, RontUly, Phillips, W. Sambler, Cube, and Stewart. Mims—Lane, Hlniard . Hankey, Godfrey, Eden, Carleton, F. Cannon, Crawford, Hon. Mils Smiths, Mils Pope, See. They fit down to a matt fumptnous entertain. meet. The flyle of the PRINCE'S table was of the flrft order of magnificence. The fervices of hot dilhes were in variety, richnefs, and uniformity, Cuperior to any thing ever remembered for many years. Indeed, the PRINCE himfelf gave Mr. Buell, who condueled the entertainment, the moil flattering encomiums, both of the entertainment, and the manner of its being ferved. As room as the cloth was removed, the firfl waft given was-- * The Knee—with tbreetimes three. And " GOO rave the Kenev—in full chorus. After which His Royal Higlincfs the Prince of WAt.ss, in a fpeech of much animation and ele gance, thanked the Company for their fentiments of loyal attachment. This neat Addrefs was fol lowed with a thunder of applaufe. The Right lion. the Lord Mayor, and Profperity to the City of Losidnn," was then given by the Palace. The LOILD Miro& having returned thanks, re quelled to give a Toaft himfelf, and jocosely gave " The Ladies," which occafioned Come merriment. " The Duke of York—and the Army and Navy of Great wtre given, and fucceeded by the favourite old tune of “ Britons !trike home!" The Loan MAYOR claimed a bumper, which was readily complied with, and his Lordlhip gave • Caufunou to the Fees of Gnat.three thaws three. Several other roans were drank; and the Com pany,. after refreihing themfelves with Tca, Cof fee, dce: repaired to the Ball Room. When " GOD fave the King" was (nog, the whole Company Rood up, and cordially joined in the Chorwl. . Mr..Stnowice f.ing 44 Old Englani for ever," with true fcientiac taste. The Paw* declared to many perfons prefent that it was among the moil happy days of his life. About half pita eight o'clock the Ladies retired ; and the Gentlemen continued till pas nine, drink ing copious libations to their bolt and his enter tainment. The PRINCE was efcorted to •the Ball Room by a proceffion of fome of the City Officers, with the LORD MAYOR by his fide, and followed by the molt numerous train of Nobility ever feen at the Manfion Honfe. As the ROYAL VISITOZS paired to the Egyptian Hall, their fervants were arranged in the Saloon cin each fide, and the company followed, accord ing to precedence, being diaries:l by the City bfirfhalls, the band of the Weft London Militia firiking up " Gov rave the King ;" the LORD MAYOR preceding, and the LADY MAYORESS being concluded by His Royal Higlutefs the Prince of WALES. At half - pail nine the cards for the Ball were ad mitted. Several Ladies had been more than an hour in waiting, and the influx foon became fo great, as to caufe confiderable inconvenience. We apprehend the Lord Mayor had found it very dif ficult to withaand the fidicitations of his friends, as fo much fqueezing was never before teen. Every room and avenue of this fpacious building was crowded, and perfealy choaked up, many La. dies fainting from the beat. The brilliancy of the illuminations, and the elegance of drcfs of fo many fine women, rendered the whole out of the molt captivating fihts ever beheld. About to o ' clo ck the Ball was opened with a Minuet, danced by the Prince of Watts and Mils EAISSII. The crowd was fo great, that very little (pace was allotted to flew the graces and elegance of the dancers ; but the minuet was well danced. After the Minuet a Country Dance The Dem amay the Taylors," was called, in which the Royal Family took a part, the PRINCE dancing with Mifs Luisa. After the fiat dance, his Royal High nels left the Ball-room, handing out the Duchcfs of GORDON. The other Royal Dukes followed foon after. The Panics was dreilcd in his regi. mental', and looked in exceeding good health. The Duke of CLARINCII appeared in his Naval Uniforms, and was remarkably cheerful on the occalion, confirming the endearment and popula rity of his ROYAL BROTHER by thole ails of affa bility and condefcenfion for which he is fo much diflinguifked. The Duke of CaamusratAav, who was alto at tired in uniforms, difialayed his zeal on the occa (ion to kleafe. The LADY MAYORESS wore a white crape pet ticoat, richly embroidered with filver laurel and oak leaves, and ornamented with feftoons of lau rel, rich elver cords and taffels : drapery of yet low crape, richly embroidered, vandyke fairer fringe round the bottom ; train and body yellow crape, ornamented with fairer. Her headdrefs confilled of a molt beautiful wreath of diamonds, on black velvet, three yellow feathers, and a dia mond aigret, ornamented on the left with a chain of diamonds. Mifs EAmsa was dreffed in a Indio train, the drapery ornamented with wreaths of flowers; her head-drefs difplayed feveral fanciful wreaths of flowers. The Ditchers of Goeocin wore a blue crape train; head-drefs blue crape, and wreaths of flower. The interior of the Manfion Hoare never ap. peered to fo much advantAge is on this occafion. It has been newly painted and fitted up, and the decorations which had been prepared on the occa sion of the royal vifit, exhibited a degree of gran deur, which is rarely to be ken. At the upper end of the Egyptian Hall, the word PLACI D in illumined lamps; underneath was placed a whole length painting of Apollo, and on each fi de portraits of Earl Rowe and Vircount Isist.sos. A LI iiliant Crown, and the initials G. R. mu. initiated this part of the room. Oppaite the entrance of the Hall, was a figure of Britannia, holding a fhielde infcribed with the names of Howe, ST. VINCENT, NEL- lON and WAttltaN. SUIT, the lower end, over the Millie Gallery, was affixed another large tranfpareney, reprefenting the Four Qt2areers of the World worfnipping Peace ! Underneath the Gallery was ereaed a trium phal arch, lined with crimfon, and illuminated : in the centre of which was a pedellal for the good old EngTilb fare, the Baron of Bey. On etch fide Rood the Carver:, in their proper habiliments, and two Scrjcants belonging to the Lord Mayor's Regiment of the City Militia, drefred in their uniform. In the nick's, on the right and left of the Hall, were whole length flatuary figures of the Four Seem, and alfo thofe of Faith, Hop, and Charity. The Goddefs of Hope, :Tiling her hand on an anchor, and pointing the fere finger of the other to Heaven, was admirably executed. The other Rattles were Pomona, with a cornitcn. pia of flowers, and the figure of Liberty, holding the cap on a hear in the right hand. The principal table (in the form of an horfi five) extended to the length of 3o feet. At the head of this table, where the Lord Mayor, and Lady May orefs fat, was placed a beautiful rich Colonade, supported by glafs pillars of the Corinthian Order, inlaid with gold, and the whole fupporting the Union Devices of the Three Kingdoms, and embla zoned with military and naval emblems, and me dallions of the Briti(h Admirals, HOWE, DUNZAN, ST. VINCENT, HOOD, and NELSON; the four corners reprefenting trophies of Peace and Commerce. In the centre of this temple was placed the figures of the Mufes, in Derbihire Chins, and over which was a Dove, defcending with the Olive Branch in its month to prefent it to them ; and near to whom flood a Lamb, a r _figurative of quietnefi. The Temple was alfo decorated with medallions of his Majetty, and the Royal Family. The fummit of this edifice difplayed a radiated Glory, with three effulgent jars, appropriate alfo to the Union, fuperbly decorated with military and naval trophies. In the centre of the relicvos of this table were two beautiful pieces, fupported by pillars of green reprefenting a (hip manned and rigged, with little figures afcending the ropes to the main top to furl the fails, the edifice being fupported at each corner by dolphin:, the water appearing as if (pouted from their mouth:. The implements of war which adorned this ftruatire were reverfid from their former lunation through the bleffings of Peace ! and the figures of Hollandry and Agriculture fithilituted in their place. A large Corinthian Pedeftal, fupporting a vale, in the centre of which was the figyre of Her cules dearoying the Hydra. The figure of Fame blowing the tidings of Peace, was well defigned, and the following appropriate mottos on the flags of the (hips: " With Peace Trade (hall flourish." - Peace and Plenty"—" Peace and Happinefs" -" Peace and Union for ever." The table on each fide wu adorned with two beautiful figures of Derbythire china. The company were feated under a colonnade of artificial flowers, the pillars and arches being en. twined with rota, rantuteuhtes, anemones, fwed_ pale, blue kilt, and lilies of the valley, and the (um mite of the pillars difplayedlarge bouquet: of flowers' The ground-work of the table-frames were thrown ea parterre—the middle piece was in two compartments, one reprefenting BLITANNIA and the Union, with a Cupid rupporting the Prince's plume, and the words in a scroll, PEAcs and PLENTY," and the initials G. R. under the Royal Crown, with a Lion couebant, and in another part a reprefentation of the Prince's regiment, the tub dragoons, offering up their (words at the (brine Peace. In the back ground, on the rr y hand, was a view of the Britith fleet lying in or , and difmalled, ornamented alfo with various devices. The miry pillars which fuppnrted the Manfion were encircled with lamps; and the saloon was fplendidly lighted up. At the upper and lower end of the Hall were two mirrors, about four feet in length, and three in breadth, placed in fuch a direaion that all the company might have a view of themfelves in per fpeaive. The company were admitted through the palEsge fronting the great gate, not as ufual up the great hairs. This pairage was fo arranged with ever green:, that it formed a completefruMery, at the entrance were two bons of (lone, as large as life, and in different parts pieces of ftatuary—it had a very rural effea. Yefierday was the firs inftance in our memory that any of the great City Officers were abfent from the Manlion Houfe Feftivities of &titer Mon day : but we underhand that the prefent SH aaiF FS conceiving they had not received in their own per font, and in that of their Chaplains, the accuftom ed refpea to " place, degree, and form," returned the invitation cards of the LORD Ma voa, and dined with the Governors of St. Bartholomew's Hofpital. THE THEATRES. _ _ _ Dauav-Lama.---TheWiiedyof the Orpba* at trailed laft night a numerous audience. Mr. POPE in Cele& embellithed the ten of Omar with an energy of feeling and exprason that were de fervedly. . applauded ; and the Mereintia of Mrs. Port was marked with every trait of delicacy and tendernefs which the Poet has delineated. COVEN T.GARDIN.—COOK i's mafterly perform. ance of .tikbard drew a full houfe. The grand Pantomime Drama of Brom Mali went off with an eclat not inferior in any refpee to any which ' has hitherto accompanied its reprelentation. ROYALAM P ITN EATREMESTININSTER-BEIDOE. This Theatre opened laft evening in a ftyle which augurs very favourably for the fuccefs of the fea. ton.—Mr. As Tx. EY,jun.has exertedhimfelf to render the opening of the prefent feafon equal to any of the fplendid ones which have preceded it. In every r 4 ft of the performances of the evening, the aa. dience, which was crouded and genteel - , had rea fon to be fatisficd with the arrangements made for their accommodation. The amufements were be gun by M. ST. CLata, who exhibited a variety of fupernatural appearances, which were originally performed at Paris with high applaufe. A Ballet by Mr. Msacattor, called Le Bouvet, . . . . fuccec3cd, and was received with a degree of your which promiles to render it a great favourite with the public. A young Gentleman, of Or name of Tay Loa, made his &If appearance Harlequin, in the new Pantomime Ballet c.f . the Seven Chavinne, was received throughout with gre:tt applaufe, and is likely to become a great acquilition to this theatre. TM' kOVAL CIitAXS, ST. (7/FORGE'S-FIELDS— has, duringthc recefs,undcrgone a very conliderable degree of improvemcr.t. The decorations of the then• tre aremucb enriclied.imd the general accornni-d4- tion, by the additionaa newand commodious Fruit Saloon, and by other circumtlances, cannot fail to recodtmend it to a high degree of public patronage. The comic pantomimic romance, entitled the En. chanted Harp, or Harlequin for Ireland, was brought forward for the &ft time, and we have no doubt that the exertions of the Manager in prefenting it in its prefent interelliug form, will meet with an ade quate (hare of public encouragement. The exer tions of Mrs. Wrettow, in Columbine, were highly intcrefling, told the prefence of this agreeable ac trefs cannot fail to add to the other attraftivns of this very popular place of public refort. GREENWICH HILL was alfo thronged with its annual vifitante, and the delightful walks in the Park covered with gay fantaßic grouper of Holiday.folks, refolved to be merry, difplayed a fcene pleafing, animated, anti piClurefque. Care, frightned by the voice of Cheer fulnefs, Red the fpot, Pleatiire-tparkled In each eye, dull refletßion flood fulpenchd, and nought was heard but playful repartee, roguilh tittering from the cherry-checked think's, and hearty peals of laughter from their hale admirers. The flnenefs of the weather tempted numbers of adventurous Fair to a tumble down the hill, perfuaded no doubt that in the eyes of their Adonis, a green gown would prove a moil inviting attraCtion, and determined, froM a principle of natiottal pride, to afford con• vincing proof that Britith Females politic a per. feaion of litape and fynimetry of limb rivalling, if not forpailing, the boalled beauties of Greece or Rome. Various (ports iliceeeded, till the approach of evening forbidding the continuance of Rural Annifemt_ras, the jocund party feparated to con clude their pleafurable day, as Fancy might dklat►e- EPPING rOREST. By five o'clock yelterday morning the IVintrodr of the Metropolis were in motion to prepare tor their 'Annual Treat of the Ept:ng Hurt. The road to Epping exhibited every thing that can he con. ceaved of the grotefque and ridiculous—tome mounted with one him, others len fortunate, with none; here a need hooded up, there a rider hooded ; what} others, more up to the fport, went cats tioutly in polt-chaifes, well-knowing that after the fire hiofi, horfes would be numeroufly found de void of the incumbrance of a matter. The deer, decorated with a profufion of ribbons, was, as ufual, turned out at Fair-Maid Bottom, and after the accuflomed law the hounds were laid on. Hark forward" was given, and in an inflant the Foreft was covered with innumerable horfcmco, galloping, or attempting to gallop, in different di reEtions, fome over the hounds, fome again(' the trees, others came in mutual, though not pleating, comae with a fiercer (hock than D o n .tssixote and , the Knight of the Mirrtre, whiff all exhibited the molt, undeniable proofs that they had attentivcly ftudted the inimitable theories of the immortal Gambado. The fport being at length concluded by the capture of the wearied animal, thole who were in decorated thcmfclves with ribbons, thole who were thrown out purchafed them, and the whole field returned to town well ilored with anec dotes of" hair-breadth 'fcapes," and fully refolved, on the enfuing anniverfary, " To brut de tor ovitb hood and bora I" NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1802. rhe Craven Stake?, a Subfeription of logs. each, for all ages 2-yrs. old carding Gil. 3-yrs. old 811. 4-yra. Old 81t. 91b. 5-yrs. old 9(1. db. 5-y,s. old 9:1.51h. and aged 9ft. 71b.—Acrofs the Fiat. Sir H. T. Vanc's b. h. CockGghter Mr. Moorhoufe% hr. h. Lucan - S I 5 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 Mr. Hcathcote's b. c. br•.iher to Magic Mr. Dunind's b. c. Teddy the Grinder Mr. Delmc's br. c. by Fidget - Grofvenor's ch. e. by John rull, out of Maid of all Woe* 6 Mr. Durand's ch. c. Sir Sidney - - - - 4 7 Ld. Clermonee ch. f. by Trumpator, out of Young Doxy - • - - 2 3 Even betting on Cockfighter-7 to 4 and 2 to againfl Teddy the Grinder. Mr. Dawfon's c. by Mr. Teazle, out of Pock• ingham's dam, N. 31b. rec. ft. from Mr. Culian,'s f. by Dragon, out of a lifter to Sting, 811.—R. M. wogs. h. ft. Ld. Sackville's Tag. 811. beat Sir H. T. Vane's Rolla, Bft. alb.—Acrofs the Flat, toccgs. h. ft.-- t t to 8 on Rolla. M. F. Neale's Hippona, 9ft. beat Mr. Whaley's Bonaparte, 711.—Ab. M. toogs.-4 to I on Hip. pons. Mr. Howard's Creeper, by Dragon, out of Reptile, alrs. old, 811. 21b. rec. ft. from Mr. Howorth's ch. c. by John Bull, bought of Lord Grofvenor, t.yr. old, 6ft. 21b. —Y. C. wogs. h. ft. Mr. Dawfon's Qsiz, 811. slb. beat Mr. Payne's c. by Toby, out of a lifter to Craffus, 611. ilb.— Acrofs the Flat, wogs. h. ft.-3 tot or. (jltiz. Lail: week a company of (trolling Players on coming to Montrofe, in Scotland, gave out in their opening bills the Comedy of the Welt ludiar, with the Devil to Pay.—'rlieir fcenery not art iving from Aberdeen on the night of pelformance, the play was confequently put off fur that eveninF ; but in order that the public ihi.uld have poper notice, the manager employed the own Only:flier, I who (probably having becn readlrg .he arcntr 's from St. Domiago), publith ,t in the following terms 0 Yes! 0 Yes! 0 Yes! I let ye to wit ! that the Play Act-.:rs' flo.ccns hac nae cr.ntie forward frac Aberdeen. an' they canua re. teem this evening, hat the Manager Armes the Public. t7iat the morn's night the e *ill he the Devil sopa, in the Wft indies.--CUD Live the Xiaig 1" Iv 1