The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-03-03 00:00:00

IVE6TMINSTEK 1'o)1,

Oa Saturday last, the Noblemen and Gentlemei.
educated at Westminster, held their grand annual
dinner at Willis's Rooms. The assemblage was
both numerous and elegant. The Chancellor of the
Exchequer, the Disbop of Bristol, General Paget,
General Wynyatd, lord Ribblesdale, and four
other Gentlemen. of consequence and repi-etahility,
were the Stewards. The chair was taken by the
former, with the Head Master of the School placed
on his right. Between two and three hundred per.
sons, many of whom were of high di.tinelion, at-
tended, and passed the evening with that hilarity,
freedom, and good humour. which proverbially
prevails amongst Old IVestminsterx, when and
wherever they meet The following toasts were
givers by the Nnble President.
.4 The three the-re three, the c mpany
standrog.
" The Qieen and Royal Family;'—with three.
"The Florist"
"The too "
" The Immortal Memory of Queen Elisabeth .°
" The Ftiengh• et the SethitiAry."
" Suter, to Putilic teocauen."

" The Master and S.:habits of the School."
" The Stewards of the present M.-eting."
" The Stewards ur th • emJing
" S..c e.s to the iiext A 00000 verwrr "
" Dean ul Westminster," &c

All of which were receive] with loud and re-
peated plaudits. 'The health of Donor Vincent,
the late much and deservedly-respeELsl Masters
was accompanied with tumultuous applause ; a
recen domestic calamity prevented his attendance.
About ten o'clock, lord H. Petty faired. when the
Earl of Mansfield was unanirm,usly called to the
Chair, who soon afterwards followed, which occa-
sioned the nomination of Sir W. W. Wynne, who
was succeeded by others.

BATH, MARCH I.

Rauzzisi's Suit of Concerts being completed,
the larninnables are now turning their attention to
private ones. Sir RICH•ItD HA piney, Dr. Pastry,
and Captain Mary atm bad parties on Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday Wt, and many other patrons
and promoters of harmony are sending invitations.
The benefits have commenced at the Theatre.
Mrs. Didier h.ll (she retires at the end of the se..son) L 240
Mies Wheatle . 48
Miss Marriut . . . . l3O
•
Mrs. Creswell . . . . 114
Mr. and Mn. Sedley . . . . •i
Mr Etenon . . . . . 130
There is quite a schism in the Theatre, on ..ecount
of Miss JA mason, who is not considered a fist rate
stares., having one of the best nights allotted her,
in preerence to Miss Mr lAA. The Members of the
Harmonic Society gave a splendid entertainment to
the Ladies or. Friday evening, at the Lower Rooms ;
it consisted of a Concert, Supper, and Bail. Mr.
GALE, the renter of the rooms, evinced great
ta,te and judgment in the various arrangements,
and the tout ensemble was truly gratifying.

Lady BoaltacooN had a sel.-aparty. last Star-
day evening, at her house to I.l:rkeley-square, cum-
slating of
The Dukes of Richinniirl and De Berri; the Duchesses of
Gossips. Itichiqund, and Holton; the Marchionesses of Down-
shire and Salisbury ; the Earl and Countess of Fortescue
Earl and Countess Sefton ; gad and COUII of Essex ;
Ladies Perh, M. Bentinck, G. Cecil ; and the lion. Miss
Drummond.

Groans Jousseons, Esq. M. P. gave a grand
dinner, last Sunday, at his house in Hanover-square,
to a large party at the Opposition.
Sir Joists and Lady New enter gave a grand din-
ner, on Saturday, to Earl Tr Pot r LE, and several other
Members of Administration.

General and Mrs. 'toss had a selet card party,
last Saturday evening, at their house in Saville-
street. Amongst the company were—
The Duchies of GorrLa and Richmond, the Marquis of
Floutley, the Countess m Dowager of Lame ad Sefton, Lady
Perth and the Don. Mai Drummond, and Mr. and Mn.
Fordvcr.
The Countess of HasowicKs has announced a
grand rout next Thursday, at her house in St.
James's-square.
Viscountess CASTLCIISAGII has a large party, on
the same night ; and Lady E. Muncx sees company
on Friday.
Mr. M. Asontws's entertainment, on Friday,
was announced as a dicier, a bail, concert, and re-
citetiotu. It is now said, it Was a dimmer, some say a
card party ; certainly there was no concert ; but all
agree it was a upte,:e. lie has announced another
party for the 'loth, which we hope will not be an
ettlavion.
Lord and Lady But xcr EY give a grand dinner,
last Sunday, at their house in Stanhope.street, to
the Earl and Countess Foal. tscvs, aad several
other Nobility.

Lord and Lady KINKAI no gave a grand dinner,
last Sunday, at their h,•use in Lower Grosvenor.
street, to the Ducheu of GC/Nous. the Duke and
Duchess of R►cwwoNo, the Maiquis of Hoer Ley,
Lady Pearl+, and the Hon. Miss Diet:sults:4u.
The Cnuntesa of Ct. a as is not expeded to join the
fashionable world, either in London or Dahtin, this
winter. Her Lady‘hip is most rationally employed,
improving and heautdying the family seat at Mount
Shannon, in the Smith of Ireland.
The last arrival. at 11,101 are
FArl St. Vincent, E.rri ar.d Com,tr , of Cask. Ardidearnn,
Mrs. and Miss Wit iarn., Wirour., Howe, Lord and Lady G.t.
ford, Lord De Cliff rri, I. rd C. Sornenet, Lady Lest/t, Mr,
auJ Lady Mary nay, Sir 55. and Istly Wray, Sir J Beau-
1, Sir S. Ila Fr., C C. ErAust, I..auttnant Col. awl
M. Criskaon, I..eutenant-Coluriel and Mrs. Cummings
Lieutenant-Culunel Vu.rain

The Fourth Ladies' &Ascription Conceit was
held, last night, at Mn. Ilea vow's, Giosvenor-
sylate, and was numerously attended.
Last night the Tragedy of Uroonele was revived
at Covent-Garden Thaatre, and wac vety well sup-
ported by Mr. Pore and Mr. C. Kemal., Misr
SMITH'S iinOindo watt X most inter.eatolg petfor.i -
ance, and reci:vcJ the most unitoundcd applaa•e.—
The allusions to the slave trade, as usual, wete
strongly marked by the audience. Ladies Nrw•
roar, L. Msaaias, Msicates, Kwatcuavi.s.
N.LLa/ and Cnceavan, wore present.