The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-01-24 00:00:00

FESTIVITIES AT NORMANET HALL.

We noticed in our Paper, a few weeks since, the birth of a son
and heir to Sir Robert Sheffield, Bart. of Normanby Han, in this
county. Assurance being afforded of the safety and convalescent)
state of Lady Sheffield, the rejoicings, which had been deferred on
' this account, took place on Friday, the lUth inst., and the interest
of the day was considerably heightened by the administration of the
rigida of baptism to the infant. Sir Robert Sheffield's numerous
tenantry were invited to dine on the occasion. In the meantime
every preparation was made to give Mat to the celebration of the
joyous event, and the best energies of all the inmates of the hospi-
table mansion were employed in devising means to ensure the as
comfort, and happiness of the welcome guest. One
hu•
ndred and ninety-five of Sir Robert's tenants sat down to a most
excellent sad well-arranged dinner, which was served in four
courses; and in addition to the usual substantial English fare,
comprised every delicacy, procurable at such a season from the
animal and vegetable kingdoms. We need hardly say that
the banquet was greatly enjoyed. The happy countenances of
the whole party showed actual contentment, and willing
minds to do the best they could to benefit the body. Sparkling Sir
John Barleycorn contributed to their happiness, and gave a test to
the liberal treat, which must be /241 to be fully understood. After
the cloth had been drawn, a profusion of choice wines graced the
table. Mr. Rhodes, of Butterwiek, presided, and gave • The
King," with four times four—" Sir Robert Sheffield ; health and
happiness to him ;" • treble round of three time three—" Lady
Sheffield "—" The young Christian ; may he inherit and imitate
the virtues of his father, and long be a blessing to him and his
lady." At this period, tlteattention of the happy party wee arrested
by the entrance of the worthy and honourable baronet into the hall,
followed by Capt. Cox and Mr. Newbolt. His reception was
characterised by the unbounded gratulation of the whole tenantry,
which continued fcr some time. The three preceding toasts being
embodied and reiterated by the President, Sir Robert Sheffield rose
and delivered an animated reply, in the course of which he used the
following words :
" It is with pleasure greater than can be expressed that I meet
you on this occasion, and I trust that our assembling is with thine
mutual good feelings which ought always to subsist between land-
lord
and tenon. The late pressure of agricultural distress has, I
fear, caused sane of you to meet with difficulties, which it was out
of my power to prevent, but which I have used my utmost endea- '
roars to alleviate. I hope we have all weathered the storm;
and that yea will now be able to reap the due reward of your
industry. I pledge my word, that reward shall not be diminished
by any proceedings of mine. These sentiments I received from
my feee&thessi I have acted upon them myself, and will en.
1 (leavens. to instill them into the mind of my son. Gentlemen, I
return zou my sincere thanks ; I wish you all health and pros-
:crill?-sibie.
Sir Roblin then hoped the gentlemen would make themselves
and eetebrate a Qty hunt local themin easeneiver.
during so much happiness to himself and Lady Sheffield : they
would participate according to their own pleasure in the things
cittl Attars:shingt he bid than " hearty welcome." The words,
eat a eassiderehia time in the ball, and the con.
viviaLity of the party,--." the flow Iff soul,"—was net the lama for
Itla Femme, but was enjoyed in its purity, by the sociability of his
manners, and his kind and gentlemanly conduct to every Lodi.
viduaL The ble tenants were delighted to witness the re-
prearastrilles_ pad old times, when our English nobility hesitated
not te ulab the spirited yeomanry of the land, and identify
sad themselves wlii their math pursuits, pieseures, and pastimes. On
retiring, Sir Rabat d was greeted with rounds of applause,
and appear gratified at witnessing the order and re-
rgularity of the elm , and the fervid seal shown to himself and
family. The afterwards methodised the remaining
pleasures et the t several most excellent toasts and senti-
ments were *sok te ' alternately followed either the inspiring
=semantic se ebeettell belled. The happiness of the party was
complete and beam the obvious desire and deter-
mination to please mud to The whole was in strict con-
formity, and in the tarn 't of the request made to them by the
liberal, generous, eat beepitable proprietor. All was hilarity and
congratulation the and the company separated
at a late bone, with impressions thankfulness tor pleasures
that will be key Mercury.