The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1809-01-16 00:00:00

TIM LORD Jurors LILL /YD WPM.

The splendid hospitalities of the Mansion House
were never more . ofisitlCUOlJ%ly ahewo than on Fri-
day eveuing..at the boll and supper given by the
Lord savor, in compliment to his ehlevt daugh-
ter, the• Cady Mayoress, who attained that day her
19th year. The e.nnpauy began to to...rouble soon
alter nine o'clock. On entering' the vestibule,
they were struck with the ons4iiitieenee of the
scene which presented itself to their view, extend-
ing front the su:terb glass door of the hull, through
the saloon, which was heentifully ornamented and
illuminated, to the south side of the Egyptian
Mill. In the vestibule *ere stationed a company of
gresuidiers; then font headles, iu cloaks, with Clear
maces ; and onvisch aide of the tiall were ranged
the hand* of the Eng India Regiment, end the
Pandeans.

The company, as they approached tie Saloon,
which had iicen reeentlt, hued .ip, ant! exitui,i•ely
painted, were struck with the romantic appearioict• of
groves of mange and lemon trees, and vicious
scarce and valuable exotics, in which were staitont.d
the hand of ',trusts. Cows. Throngls tioe n::• nt*
the grini We stt,tti gi to ascend a
balloon, comp°. eri ei bear)) fifteen hot. Irt
riegated lamps ; and, on the South side „it I
Hall, a transparency, ernbleinatn: ni .reseal
distinguished Naval Heroes.
The company, on reaching the grand Cuirm: itle,
between the Hail and the Saloon, were reeened
the Stewards, and their name* on:Jounced, previous
to their introduction to the Ladi Morocco:, in the
great drawing-room, who--

" Lr riMwrit Of ysath and tennis an.te."
received them with that ea4e and mail iloy which
mark the anion of excellemo of education, and
sweetness of disposition.
From ten to eleven o'clo..k the tlrawing-rooters
were much rrowdel, when the dancing began an the
lohg parlour, the floor being !astefully chalked in
veriousnevices, with the Lonl May a.), arias in the
centre. About this time their Royal llighnessee
the Mikes of Cumberland mei Cambridge, with
their suites, arrived; and, after tieing introduced to
the Lord Mayor and Lady ..11.1 arcs*, accompitilieil
them to the %lona, the floor of *inch was likewise
beautifully chalked, when the Duke of Cumber-
Lend led off The Fyiry sauce, wilt, the Lady
Mayoress, who had the honour to deuce the
second country dance with the Duke of Cam-
bridge. Li the interval between the country
dances, the :unitary, and palm:lean bands, played
with great effect, and the promenade threes:Os the
rem ne had a very brilliant appearance from the
whole au to of apartiviliik, wide!, were detonated
with flower.; and shriiii*. awl I..rown open fur the
ACCOLDI 'relation of the v ~,..r,.

The Company consisted of upwa•Js of sox 'hun-
dred persons, a great number of other Nolilemen
and their families, besides many Naval and' Mili-
tary Offi: e►a; the Governor, Deputy Governor. and
most of the Director, of the Batik anti bast
Company ; the Aldermen and their Ladies ; and
most of the first families in the city, and t.om the
West End of the town.

The Ladies' droner were very spleutlitl, nail the
whole had much the appearance of a iilre,sril
many Gentlemen I.eitit; in full-drew:A sung, iii
compliment to the Larly Mayoras'. Tile Pi 'niece
were dreabed in Generale' uniforms.

About half after die o'clock, the folditez doors
of the•Ezyptiau flail were dimwit oPto, alicu a
of variegated light burst like eist-hantinent
1111 the astonished sight, and the com,any ..ewe
gratilit if and delighted with a spectacle at calve
novel and mitptiheeut. The Ilall was brilliantly
111111 JJ 11l Ktedg and the various devices, illustrative of
the loyalty and patriotism of the Lord Mayor, were
much admired.

The supper consisted of all the delicacies of the
seasoish—tirgunily and champagne. Tue different
wines were much approved for their ►xquisite qua-
lity and flavour. and the most gelu siitisfaction
was expressed of the hospitality of hi. Lordship.

-- The rinsed dew, 'swine, hem's'
IN ample roof: and luxury waif iu
Puur'd out her glittering stores."

The Duke of Cumberland sat an the left of the
Lady Mayoress, and the Duke of Cambridge, on
the right of the Lord Mayor. Over the ceirre of
the supper room was suspended a most beainiful
halloo's, of an immense size, in variegated lamps,
bearing the Royal Standard, and the City Arms ;
at the upper end of the room, in variegated lamps.
were the letters, G. R." and Lows' way he lire."
At the lower end of the room was the Prince's
plume, and, at the side, a most beautiful transpa-
rency of Britannia, bearing a tablet, on which were
inscribed "flood, Nelson, Warrra,and Smirk." The
Lord Mayor appeared the proudest, as well es the
most delighted, of fathers, in seeing such an assem-
blage of beenty, rank, and fashion, congratulating
and paying homage to his fair daughter oil her na-
tal (lay. His Royal Guests accompanied him into
the supper-room, before the doors were publicly
opened, to view the preparatinas fur their entertain-
ment, and expressed their hi4liest approbation.—
The Lady Mayoress was most riirieritly do seed in
silver muslin, trimmed, over a white satin slip ; a
most beautiful diamond necklanr, with a very large
diamond cross; head-dress, a diamond bandeau and
tiara. her attentions to her company were unre-
mitting, nod she received the congratulations of her
numerous guests with unassuming modesty, and
cornplicency, rendered doubly interesting by her
youth and beauty.
After the usual toasts were given, the Duke of
Cumberland, with greet gallantry, proposed "the
health of the Lady Mayoress, with many returns
of the day," which was received by the company
with enthusiastic acclamation. During the even-
ing the company were entertained by Meson Leete,
Taylor, Diorama, Goss. and other pruftszors, with
several beautiful glees and songs.
Towards four o'clock the Royal Dukes retired,
to the great regret of the company, who were
charmed with their polite ermilescension; and the
entrain- dances were misused by the Lady .Mayor-
en, which were kept up with great spirit until
'sear sit o'clock, when the remainder of the coin-
pany departed, highly gratified with this splendid
rod liberal entertainment. Then freshinents pre-
ViOns to, sud alter the supper, were obtained with-
out the least pressitre or inconvenience; and great
praise is due to }is friends, who neteil
as omen's on the coixasios. The illuminations

wcr, tinder the direction of Mr. Petrick.,
and the ornaments by Mr. HofimHn, to inith
of Wl/0:11 Wild) praiser is due, fo: their display of
unite itoil nis.uiliet•lterl,
The Llid,es were richly 4lrcss.d, princil•;tltt• in
Iwo poing ii, flioalaud cust:iine;
attracted particular notice.