The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1821-08-04 00:00:00

BNIGH I'ON. Avaurr 1.

The Races, though not so numerously attended
as we have generally known thew, have still had
the effect of enlivening the town, as is very evident
from the appearance of the places of amusement
every night. There has certainly been a great ad-
dition to the company in the place, and we doubt
not that it will continue to increase every week.
The Duke of York is expected at the Pavilion
to-morrow or Friday.
Our highly-esteemed Lord Lieutenant, the Earl
of Egremont, is still staying at Neville-lodge. The
Dukes of Richmond and Argyll are also still
residiug at the York Hotel.
Mr. Hol me Sumner, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Thomp-
son, Miss Thompson, Misses Colebrook and Mr.
IV►n. Sumner, occupy a suite of apartments :it
the Norfolk Hotel.

The Steyne was much enlivened on Sunday Iry
the excellent hand of the 10th hussars, which
played several favourite composition•.
The Lewes races commence this day. From the
number of horses entered for the different plate.,
much sport is anticipated. The tint is in moat
excellent order. It is expected that the Kin::',4
plate, to be run for to-day, will be well contested.

On Thumley the Duke of CAMBRIDGE and the
Duke and Duchess of GLOUCXSTER were at the
dinner given by the Princess SoPnta MATILDA at
her house st Blackheath, to .meet the Duke and
Duchess of CLARENCE and the reigning Duke of
SAXE-M El N !EDEN.

Yesterday soon after three o'clock, his Royal
Highness the Doke Of CAMBRIDGE left touts on
his return to Hanover. His Royal Highness rto-
ceeded in his chariot and four, attended by Colonel
Paorr, over Vauxhall Bridge. His Royal High-
ni so was followed by Ilia suite in a coach and lour.
Yesterday morning the Duchess of CLARUNCE,
accomoanied by her brother, the Duke of SAXE-
MEIRINGEN, went to view the British Museum.
The Duke and Duchess of CLAmscs and the
Duke of SAXE-MEININGEN spent last eseuitig
with the Duchess of KENT at her residence in
Kensington Palace.

Yesterday the Duke of GLOUCESTER left town
on a visit to the End of Essex at iiiasest at Casino-
bury Park, Hertfordshire.
The Duke of CLARENCE and the Princess So-
rum visited the Duke and Duchess of GLOUCES-
TER yesterday.
Yesterday the Duchess of GLouccstEa and the
Princess SOPHIA visited the Duke of C•MIRIDGE,
at his apartments in Buckingham House.
Yesterday, about three o'clock, the Duchess of
GLOUCESTER left town for Bagshot.
Her Royal Highness the Princess AUGUSTA of
England, travelling under the name of Countess
of Hova, and suite, arrived at Ghent on the •29th
July.
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His Excellency Lord STEWART, Ambassador
from his BRITANNIC MAJESTY to the Court of
Vienna, accompanied by his Lady, arrived at Brus-
sels on Monday, on their way to London.

Prince NICOLAS ESTERHAZY entertained a dis-
tinguished party at dinner yesterday, at his fe,i-
&lice. at Greillou's Hold, Albemarle-street.

The Ambassador of the NBTIIIMILANDS entrr-
ter►ained a party of friends at diouer ou Thursday
at his house, Whiteball. place.

Hastings it filling very fast with company, and
the libraries, particularly Mr. BARRY.* and Mr.
Atitrrites, are every evening the resort of beauty
and fashion. Mr. AUSTIN, with his usual spirit, is
about to establish vocal and mintiest entertainments
for the reason. The theatre opened on Monday
hist, under the management or Mr. SAGS. who has
at considerable expense fitted the theatre up with
entirely new scenery. ilresres, decorations, &e.
and engaged a very excellent company. The mi.
wilt', w►thin the last wtel•, have been ntuneruus :
amongst them

Lord Braybrooke and fseiiy. Sir Jobn Mr-
Windley, Mr. Riply and family, and Mr. arid ktra.Tburalsrh.
In the procession at the coronutioa she train of
his Royal Highness the Prince LEOPOLD was borne
by Lieutenint•Colonel Sir ROBERT GARDINER',
his Royal Highness the Duke of
GLOUCESTER by Str A RCHISALD MURRAY, Bart.
—of his Royal Highness the Duke of Comtism:lE
by Vice-Adiniral FRASEit—of his Royal Highoees
the Duke of SUSSEX by Major-General Oos--of
his Royal Highness the Duke of Ccsstescs by
Captain PECRELL. R.N.—of his Royal Highoe.s
the Duke of YORK by Lieutenant-Colonel HENRY
FREDERICK Cooks. The Marquis of thrum'
officiated as High Constsble for Scotland, as de.
putt' to the Earl of Elliot, s minor.

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