The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1806-05-02 00:00:00

READI NGS.

Ar.atst a. Countess of Buctixort • manta E's Read-
ings, took place on Monday evening, at her house,
in Grosvenor-place. Her Ladyship, who has long
been the leader of fashion, and of genuine taste,
gave to a seleft party of friends a mos- ra-
tional and delightful entertainment on that eveninr.
Her Ladyship :cad the scenes of Mrs Oakley, in
COLN 514's admirable comedy of The Jealous Wife,
with infinite spirit and effeet ; and every dramatic
amateur will rejoice to see her inimitable talent
restored. Miss KITTISWORTH gave several airs,
in the most fascinating style : the sweetness and de-
licacy of her tones, improved by all the charms of
taste and science, captivated the heart, and com-
manded universal admiration. Mr. Et.t.rsrora read
several scenes from tumid, and Henry IV. and Fft4,
in a style of superior excellence. At twelve o'clock
a splendid supper was served, and some excellent
catches kept the company in full glee until two
o'clock in the morning. Amongst the company we
particularly noticed— _

Royal'Highness the Duke of Cumberland, the Earl and
Countess of Buceinshanishire„ Eatl and Countess of Limerick,
Lady De Denrtaiiville, Lord Herbert and Lady Louisa Stew-
art, Mr. Ind Lady Harriet Sullivan, Lady Albitiis. Cumber-
land, Mn. Buller, lion. Lady Stewart. the Muss
Betteswattla, Mr. Apr, Mr. Simonds, QV. Cnmptun, Src.
Ike. Ste.

The Countess of Callous's Rnut, last evening,
was attended by upwards of three hundred of the
Nobility.
The Duke of Goaocie will leave town this day,
for Oxford, where he intends stopping a fortnight,
and will then pro/feed to Bath.
The last arrivals at Bath are—
Dewayr Ladr Conyngharci, Lids and Miss Mansell, Hon.
Miss Burton, Res. Su H. Trelawney; Sir R. Baker, Sir
William and Lady Mae, General Deare, awl Coeseet and
Wis. Irvine-
' Mrs. Fox has issued five hundred cards, for a
Mond bail and supper, on the 19th inst. at her
house, at Stable-yard, St. James's.
LANG, OILDBROOKE, Esq. will leave town this d r
for Chester Races, which will commence next
Monday.
The Ladies' next private Concert will be at Lady
Ettoe's, in Downing-street, on Monday next.
Mrs. FITZNER star will have a grand Concert,
at her house, in Tilney-street, on Monday next.
On Thursday Lord Hee/its:re gave a grand
dinner to a large party.
Mrs. HIGOINSON'S first Rout this Season, was
given at her house, in Healey-street, on "fharsday
night.
The Countess of B•RAYMORL intends giving a
Masquerade, in the course of this stonth.—The last
given by her Ladyship will be long remembered
in the fashionable wotld.
Colonel and Mrs. Beaustose"
gave a grand din-
ner yesterday. at their house in Portman-square, to
Sir CnlkaLti and Lady Morsel:, Mr. aud Mrs. Et-
aisos, Mr. Banta, Miss HUNTER, Mr. and
Mrs. Tervatraw, Mee .i. Stowe. Mr. and Mrs.
IiII•NDf.INCS, Mrs. SILVILIITOII, and Miss 111111LTSON.
Mr. Se Nta atea's juvenile Company performed on
Thursday evening the favourite German Comic Mu-
sical Piece called Adolph and Clara, with the original
Music. It is impossible to speak in too high terms
of this youthful Company.—Miss MuolE played
Roraima, in the Sullen, with much spirit. and. was
loudly applauded.
'['he first Ladies' Subscription Concert, under the
lireetion of Mr. Sa League, was performed on Mon-
day evening, at the Marchioness of Heel-row:3's,
Manchester-square. The Concert commenced with
the Overture of MOZART. Signor Rio HI sang L. ce
fiamma, with great taste ; the charming trio, Che ci
pnr, was given by Signora GRIOLILTTI, .Signor
Riens and Signor N ALDI, in the happiest stile.
Master LACY, the young Spaniard, played a Con-
certo on the violin, in which he displayed great
science and erecution.The Band was most ably led
by Mr. SALOMON. Amongst the company present
were :
His Roysl Highness the Prince of Wale., and the Dukes
of Sussex and Cambridge ; tho Marquis and Marchioness of
Salisbury, the Marquis of Lem ; the Duchess of Leeds ; the
Countesses of Wentworth, Westmorland, Essex, Darnley,
Powis, and Barrymore ; Earls Westmorland, Wentoo•tn„
and Darnley ; Viscountesses Maynard and Castlereagh; Ladies
Cher, tirantley, and Dowager De eland.
The Masquerade, last night, was well attended.
The principal charaaers were, Jarks-0.-the.G leen,
and The King of Ms Chamney Sweeper:, in honour of
she day.
On Wednesday night, the eleventh Concert this
season, of Ancient Music, was held. The Earl of
WILTON was the presiding Director of the night.
Several charming pieces were executed by Mrs.
Btt.ttiscsTotv. Mrs. V•UONAS, Messrs, W. KNY-
WITT, HARRISON, and 113•ISTLLNIAN : they were all
in fine voice, and received great applause. Their
Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES. Dukes of
KENT and CAIIIIIIIDGE. Marchioness of Toomorao,
Earls DARYMOUTII, II•NNLEY, UMBRIDOK. and
Foe-rescue, Dowager Countess East cit., Earl and
Ceuntess Asti BURNISANI, Earl sad Countess Maws-
emu, the Bishops of Bevis and Etv, the Dean of
Ratak. Ladies HOLLAND, AMIILAST, Luc As.
and Tu tete, and Lord M•CDONALD, were pre-
sent.
Mr. Micas PAM Atinetws gave a grand Ball
and Supper, on Wednesday evening, at his house
Cleveland row, which was attended by upwards
of five hundred Nobility ; the grand Hall, its which
are large Egyptian pillars, was brilliantly lighted,
and the gallery leading to the grand suit of apart-
ments, was also a blaze of light ; the whole in Mr.
Ant:mews', usual style of elegance. The Supper
was superb, and consisted of every delic;:cy that
could be procured ; amongst the elegant company
were—His Royal Highness the Prince of \V ALAS, the
Dukes of CA matinee and Sussex; the Dukes Da
BINH: and DE CASTNIZS; Princess CASVALCIC•LA,
the Duchesses of Goanote, BOLTON, And 1h.:41-
TIMM: the Marchionesses of SALISSL:RT, WIN.
CIItSTIZR, STAIPFOID, and DOWNSIII46. At coos
o'clock they sat down to supper ; Gil. Beattunet's
Lady presided. After supper the Cosiapaay re-
turned to the Ball-room, and it wa., five n's:ida cue
ensuing morning before they broke up.