The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-11-28 00:00:00

VEGAI. HOUiE.

On Thursday, the 21st instant, the Most Noble
the Marquis and Marchioness of DoasoaL gave a
splendid entertainment at Donegal House, Belfast,
Ireland.
The splendour aria elegance of the entertainment
were suitable to the House of CuCHI CH EST ER and Do-
NEGAL. The tables were covered wish the most
choke violists, and various fruits in great abun-
dance.
Three arches, formed of green branches, extend-
ed the whale length of the table. 'J he centre was
surmounted by a beautiful transparency, represent-
ing His Worst v, with a naval hero laying the
French and Spanish standards at his feet ; under
which was this inscription,
NVVI we are crowned with Honour and Glory.
Above the arch nearest the }lea,' of the table
was another transparency, representing the British
Fleet in aftion with the Combined Fleets of the
enemy, and the Vi,tory and the Sasta,um,,
lashed in close anion, under which was this inscrip-
tion :
Vir, have Anished the work which Nelson began.
On the top of the arch, at the lower end of the
table. was a transparency, representing several of
the enemy's ships having struck to the British Fleet,
with their flags surmounted by the British colours ;
under which was this inscription:
Brave NA,rin's rotatory will live for ever.
These natural and artificial ornaments were so
judiciously arranged, that the eye feasted with id-
creasing luxury on the enchanting scene.
Among the company were,
The Mtlit N hie the Marquii of Hertford, the night Hon.
Earl ONed, Hun. Chichester Skeffnigton, Hi•n. W. J. Stet-
fington, Lady Harriet Skeffingtun, Laity Jocelyn, Gelle'3l
elephant. Cu'onel Skerrit, Arthur Chichester, H. AS.
Harvey Esq. Edward May. E-q. Mrs. May, Thomas Verner,
Mrs.. Verner, Edward May, Jun Esq.
And several other Ladies and Gentlemen of the
town and neighbourhood.

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BALL AND SUPPER AT LTtiN.
The Lynn Ball and Supper, in celebration of the
glorious viefory off Trafalgar, was attended by 300
'Ladies and Gentlemen of the town and neighbour-
hood—amongst whom were, Lord and Lady FA LK.
LAND, Lady Annovea, Sir Mart IN, Lady, and the
Misses FoL leh Sir J ACOII As r L ev, Mr. COKE, the
Hon. Colonel WA LPOLK, Sir JOHN SHELLEY, &c.
&c. The company met at eight o'clock ; dancing
commenced almost immediately, and was continued
with great spirit and vivacity Lill twelve. Supper
was then announced, and the Ladies ushered into
the great Hall, which was fitted up for the occasion
with emblematical ornaments of various kind., in a
highly appropriate manner. The Ladies first sat down
at three tables, covered with every delicacy of the
season, and decorated with a tasteful variety of con-
feaionary. 'I be walls of this venerable Hall were
hung rotund with flags and banners, giving it a
resemblance of the hall of an ancient Baron. Over
the door leading into the hall-room was a striking
transparent likeness of their ever-to-be-lamented
nuotryman and neighbour, Lard NELSON, With
this motto—" Pauline, qui meruit, ferat:"—A look
at this figure was a melancholy drawback on the
festal cheerfulness of the evening. But few ser-
vants were admitted, and none necessary—the Gen-
tlemen taking upon themselves the delightful task of
waiting on the Ladies. The few ensrushk WAS
striking—a venerable hall hung round with banners
and trophies of viElory--tables covered with viands
in most exquinte taste, and surrounded with good
humour, youth, and beauty._ After supper. dancing
was re,umed, and the morning ended as the even-
ing began ; an entertainment that did honour to
the taste af its condttdors, and to the fzelings of all
who contributed to its cheerfulness and harmony.

Yesterday, the Loyal North Britons. commanded
by His Royal Highness the Duke of Susstx, had a
fivid day in Grey's Inn Gardens.
The Surrey Yeomanry, commanded by the Earl
of Lticsstas, were inspthed, yesterday, at Croy-
( deo, by Geacral PRIDICL.