The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1810-04-04 00:00:00

THE LYCEUM THEATRE.

The popular new force. Mit or Miss, was re-
peated lastuight, and went otwith eclat. Previous
to * coastueneetnent, Mr. HOLLAND came for-
ward rand Oqueated the indulgence of the House
in fewer of who had undertaken •
port. ata few hours notice, in consequence of the
indisposition of Mr. DE Calm, who vial taken ill
io the morning. The change left the audience no-
thing to regret, nod Mr. Mai vt m acquitted himself
in a very superior style. The piece plocuiser to
have a long run.

GRAND FETE,
AT CHILLINGTON HALL, STA FfOrDIHIIIEb Tilt

BEAT OF T. GIFFAOD, ESQ.

On Wednesday last, the 28th inst tnt, a Grand
Concert and Fete were given, at this hospitable
mansion, in honour of the occasion of T. Gitlin!,
j,ni. Esq. coming of age. About 500 persons, con-
sisting of the Nobility, Gentry, and Tenantry of
the neighbourhood, had assembled ut an early
hour of the evening. Among the priocipal visi-
tors. we noticed. Sir J. Wrottesley, Bart. end his
Lady—the Moser ktoos—Miss Pigot—Durants, of
Tong:Castle—the Elds—Mr. Canning, Moreton
IValhnta,e, Esq. and Lady—Burt, Esq. and Lady,
&c. The concert room was superbly fitted up with
lamps, in festoons, most tastefully displayed. The
orchestra was filled with the imincipal pkrfortners
from Birmingham, Litchfield. Wolverhampton,
&c. and various pieces of music were performed,
relieved, occasionally, by several excellent glees,
dir. ta, Ste.

Miming commenced about eleven o'clock, which
was continued till supper WAS announced, of
an agreeable respite to the delightful exercises of
the " fantastic toe." The supper-room was fur.
ensiled with a variety and profusion that has seldom
been equalled on any occasion. About 200
different dishes, exhibiting every form, &einem, and
variation of taste aid luxury, were displayed in a
style of decoration equalled wily by the sumptuous-
ness of the bativet: The promenade, the groupes
of loungers, like. der. now disclosed the waning
energies of mirth and revelry; while others, with
recruited spirits, again tempted the " delighted
measures" of dance; and were at day-light still en-
gaged in Oils agreeable" poetry of motion." An
evening more huspitahlv and elegantly conducted
was never witnessed. Nothing could exceed the
attention and politeness of Mr. Giffard, or the Hon.
Mrs. GltiMrli, on this occasion. The general tuba.
bitants of the neighbourhood were feasted with a
proportionate generosity.

Hill Royal 11.gliness the 'Prince of WALES en-
tertained a select party at dinner, yesterday, at
Carleton House.

The Earl of CAMDEN gave a grand ilianer, on
Monday. 'at his house iu Arlington-street, to the
Duke of MONTROSE, the Earls of CHATII4X and
illaaaowaY, &c.—llis Lordship gives a grand din-
ner, this day, to the Cabinet Minister,.
The Earl of EssEx gave a grand dinner, yester-
day, at his holm. in Berkeley-square, to Lord
GLASTONBURY, General ORRBYILLZ, &e.
Thr following Noblemen and Gentlemen dined
at Sir J. C. IltrrEst.sv's, •in Grosvenor-street, on
Sunday :
The Marquis of fAnsilown ; Earls Spencer, Hardiricke,
Roselyn, sad Grey ; Ler& Holland soil Grenville ; Sing .1.
Anatruther, J. Kea port, nod S. Ruuilly ; Mews. Ponsonliy,
Windham, Grattan, lElliut, Tierney, %%pine, and Cates all.
By BowsralifE's inarimo with the Princess
Maya-Louts*, of Muftis, he is related to almost
all the Royal Families in Europe. Besides being
son-in-law to the Emperor. of AUSTRIA, and ne-
phew to the Archduke Omuta, he is greatme-
phew to the Wren of NAiLES, 111rst-cousin, or
believe, to FERDINAND the Seventh, and to tha
Pal tic r: Btene\T of Poseuost.--he is Aim nephew
to the daughter of Louts the XV itli, the Duchess
of Asimut.ssit.

The Countess of ARRAN had ■ ivrd party, last
eight, at her house in Ilnver-Areer, which wits rt.
tended by the Duchess Do. agrr of Ns.wctsrs.t,
the Dawsger Marchinnes. of Bins, Countesses
CLERMONT, Dowager link I.CARDIGIAN, and sere.
ral tither Nobility.
The Marchioness of ST ATIMIDNI grand rout, this
etching, is .Itpected, for splendour, to surpass any
of the season.

The robe, in which the Empress of the fitemcn
is to appear on the festival of her marriages is un-
commonly magnificent. It ii embroide►ed all over
with diamonds, and the intervals a►e filled with
Malmes lace. It is estimated at 5t14.1,0110 francs
(shoat 12,0001. sterling.)
Several slaps were last week paid at Plymouth ell
in new gold cots ; and on Saturday beat, the artifi-
cers belonging to the Dock-yard we're pistil their
watts in stew Indr-guttwatt. It was pleasing to ae.•
the smiles on the etwa's countenances at thasight of
thew aiming-re. Tile Jam* and plop-merchants-are
bra>ily•mployed in poiehasing thia de-irahlr
met ',doweling pturiuctid and other baok-paper
la Its PW/1114,