The Express.
London, England, 1863-05-30 00:00:00

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BALMORAL, MAT 28.
The Queen drove out yesterday, accompanied by
Princess Helena, sod attended by lady A. Bruce.
Prime= Louise and Princess Beatrice went out driving.
Sunday, the 24th of May, being the enniveraery of her
Majesty's birthday, the Queen remained in strict retirement,
and in the afternoon, accompanied by all the Royal Family,
proceeded to Craig Laurichau, where • pyramid ham been
erected by her Majesty in memory of the Prince Consort.
The Prince of Wales, attended by his Equerry in Waiting,
rode on horseback yesterday morning.
The Princess of Wales, attended by the Hoc. Mrs. Bruce,
honoured Mr. Frith with a visit at bin studio at Pentbridge-

The Prince and Princes of Wales took a drive in an
open carriage in the afternoon.
The Prince of Wales paid a visit to Prince Edward of
Saxe Weimar at his residence in Poriland-place.
The Prince and Princess of Wake, attended by the
Counter of Macclesfield and Major Teesdale, honoured
the performance at Drury-lane Theatre last evening with
their presence.

The Right Hon. Sir George Grey returned to town yester-
day fromhis seat, Faßadon, Northumberland.
Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office from the govemon of the Cape of Good Hope, Natal,
St. Helena, and the West India Wanda.

Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales has
been graciously planned to extend her patronage to the
Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society, which provides for the
orphan u well as other destitute children of went' once
in affluence. The beasts on Friday next, at Brampton
Hall, South Kensington, is under royal patronage.
The debut of the Prince and Princess of Wales on
the Heath at Ascot, on Thursday next, will be a red letter
day in the annals of the meeting, and greatly increase its

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splendour and attractions. -
Tat GET/ADS' B►LL.—This fete, to be given by
the officers of the Foot Guards, will take place either on
the 24th or 25th of June—the precise date up to this mo-
ment awaiting the pleasure of their Royal Highnesses the
Prince and Princess of Wales, who have graciously signi-
fied their intention of accepting the Guards' invitation.
We have already stated that the picture gallery of the In-
ternational Exhibition will be the scene of the festivity, and
from the preparations already in progress no doubt can exist
that the ball will be folly worthy the fame and reputation
of the household brigade. The invitations will be issued in
the name of the seven battalions of Foot Guards,' at pre-
sent in England, the officers of which will enjoy the exclu-
sive honour of providing the entertainment for their royal
highneisee.
CALEDONIAN FANCY DRESS BALL.—This annual
fate, which is appointed to take place at Willis's Room,
on Wednesday, the 10th proximo, will be under the imme-
diate patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and
Princess of Wales, a special command to this effect having
been conveyed to the ladies patronesses.
Tat FOUR-IN-HAND CLUB. —The members of
this club assembled yesterday afternoon at the Marble-arch.
Eighteen drags were out, all superbly honed. The Duke of
Sutherland and the Earl of Sefton were especialy remarkable
for the excellence of their teams. While drawn up in line
before starting for Greenwich the Prince and Prince's of
Wales drove through the park, and had an opportunity of
witnessing the display. Their royal highnesses gave a
courteous recognition to the gentlemen on each drag as they
pseud along the drive. At half-past 5 o'clock the members
of the club left the park by Ape* House, and, proceeding
along Piccadilly and down fit Jameesetreet, drove through
Pall-mall, over Westminster-bridge to Greenwich, where
they dined together at the Trafalgar HoteL The procession
excited great intermit as it ponied through the leading
thoroughfares, and it was the subject of general remark
that the club had never tamed out in finer condition.

Thaw= To ma DUKE or SomalisEr.—The Navy
Club dinner to his Grace the Duke of Somerset, First Lord
of the Admiralty, at Willis's Rooms, is, we hear, fled
for Tumday. the 7th July.
The Archbishop of yt ork will entertain the Arch-
bishop of °esti:chilly sad the whole of the bishop. on the
Queen's birthday.

The Duke of Hamilton, who came to town early
in the week from Hamilton Palace, N. 8., left on Thursday
for Paris, to join the duchess.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter and
Lady Adelaide Cecil are on their way home from Italy,
where they paned the winter. It is the intention of the
marquis and marchioness to make a short stay in Swit-
serisad.

Lady Herbert of Lea and family arrived in town
a few days ego, from a protracted residence in Italy.
Miss Coutts is at present staying at Holly Lodge,
Highgate.
The Marquis and Marchioness Townsheud re-
ceived at dinner last evening, at their residence is Park-
lane, the Earl and Conntem of Donraven, Lord Dangles,
Lady Julia Coke, Mt. and Lady Louisa Fortescne and Miss
Portman, Mr. and Lady Elis►beth St. Aunt, Colonel
Gordon, Hon. Ralph Dutton, ILP., Mr. George Drum-
Maid, e.
Earl Stanhope, as president of the Society of
Aitionarite, entertained at dinner Let evening ►t his resi-
dence, Grosvenor-place Howes, the following members of
that learned body : —The Belgian Minister, the Hon. Ed-
ward Stanhope, Sir Henry Ellis, Dr. William Smith, Mr.
Percival, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Winter Jones, Mr. ()wry, Mr.
Enna Mr. William Smith, Mr. Knight Watson, Mr. Dar-
ant Cooper. Mr. Reeve, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Beresford Hope,
and Mr. Thome. Later in the evening the noble earl and
eciantees bad an evening party, amongst the visitors at which
were many distinguished representatives of slow, art, and
literature.

We regret to state that Lord Palmeraton has

been noable to appear in his pleas in parliament since the
recess In consignee°s of iodisposition. His lordship is, we
understand, suffering from an attack of gout.
The Princess of Servia WWI prevent yesterday
evening in the Wien' plhtry of the Howe of Commons
during the debate oe the condition of Turkey.
The next meeting of the Fox Club will be held
et Brooke. au Saturday, June 13.
The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland,
having invited his Grace the Doke of Leirnist to a bingost
les eosaseemarate the fiftieth year of hien...ion to the Glee
of their greed muter, the 24th of June (St. John's Day) bee
been selected for that purpose.