The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-01-01 00:00:00

SIGNOR LIT-ERA:FS MUSICAL SOIREE.

This distinguished Professor entertained a select number
of friends at his house on Monday last, with a miscella-
neous concert among his own professional scholars. It
was extremely well got up, and we derived no small grati-
fication to hear English voices sing Italian music with so
great a degree of perfection. Among the vocal pieces we
noticed a trio of (Imams' (" Le faccio un inchino"),
which was sung in excellent style by Mrs. Rickerstall'and
the Misses Wimpory and Bullock: it was deservedly en-
cored. Signer Liverati, who presided at the piano-forte,
joined occasionally with his pupils, and several of his
sweet compositions were executed with a surprising preci-
sion. Ilia cavatina, " 0 quanto e. mai difficile," was sung
by a Miss Taylor with the greatest effect, and had the
honour of an encore. This young lady has a most pro-
mising talent. The latter part of the concert was filled by
the first act of Don Giovanni, which was well sung by the
above-named persons, and Messrs. Hodges and Roe.
Among the instrumental performers, Mr. Giubilei ably
played the overture of Tancredi on the piano ; and the
Misses Maria and Emilia Tomkinson displayed much
brilliancy of execution on the same instrument. We con-
fess the performance was altogether an unexpected treat,
and does much credit both to the pupils and the master.
One of M. Liverati's scholars, a Miss Fanny Ayton, is now
acting with success at the Theatre at Venice.

WINDSOR, DAC. 30.—Yesterday and this day his Ma-
jesty took an airing in his pony nliteton, with his usual at-
tendants, in the Great Park. His Majesty's visitors have
all left the Royal Lodge. His Majesty's stag-hounds meet
on Monday next, at Thorpe Green ; and on Friday, at
Stoke Green—each day at half-past ten o'clock.
Burghley, the seat of the Marquis and M. r ;him s ; of
Exeter, has for these three days been the scene of most
splendid hospitality. Amongst the distinguished visitors
are, his Royat Highness the Duke of York, their Graces
the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, the Marquis and
II Marchioness of Salishur Lord and lady F. Bentinck,
Lady Caroline and Mr. Pawlett, the Earls of Londsdale
and Westmorland, Lady G. F. Fine, Lord Graham, Gen.
Grosvenor, Mr. Duneombe, Mr. Bradshaw, Mr. Irby, Mr.
He Rollie, and Captain Percy, M.P. It is expected, we
understand, that the distinguished party will break up this
day from Burghley, and thatllis Royal Highness the Duke
of York will proceed to Belvoir.—Srantfirtl Mercury.
CHRISTMAS Ferrivrriss.—The annual festivities of
Stoke Edith Park, the noble seat of Edward Foley, Esq.
have this year been kept up with their accustomed splendid
hospitality. The elegant private theatre bas been newly
decorated and Unproved, and the talents of the amateurs
have been eminently successful, and afforded high grati-
fication to the lovers of the drama. The favourite comedy
of Wild Outs was admirably performed. Mr. E. Foley
played Rarer with great vivacity and discrimination ; Sir
Henry Lambert, in Tim, blended rich humour with genuine
feeling ; and Mr. Lechinere was quite at home in John'
Dory. We must particularly mention Mr. Hamilton's
highly-finished and humorous performance of the arduous
part of Beau Shalterly, in Married and Single ; and the
lively pieces of .Matrimony, Charles the Second, and
.7 would Pu=le a Conjuror • Van Dander, by the Hon. A.
Thelusson, went off' with infinite eclat. The audience on
each night consisted of between three and four hundred
persons, including .the nobility and gentry of the county,
besides a large assemblage of fasltionables in the house,
and Mr. Foley 's tenantry.
The Countess of Warwick's annual benefaction of coals,
clothing. &c. has been distributed this Christmas, as usual,
amongst the poor of the parishes of Burton and North and
South Carlton.

We understand, from good authority, that Earl Grosvenor
has purchased the Motcombe Estate, in this county, for
.51,000/.—Derset County Cheoniefe.
Mr. T. It. Kemp, M.P. we understand, has declared
himself a candidate for Lewes, in case of a dissolution of
Parliament. On Monday there was a meeting at the Crown
Inn, of the voters, called the Bundle of Sticks, or Rout
Beef Club, which was most numerously attended, and Mr.
Kemp'. health was given with the greatest eclat.—Beig,A-
fel Paper.
iVe do not hear of any contest that is likely to arise for
the representation cf the county of Kent, at the ensuing
general election ; nor any change, unless the rumour of Sir
Edward Knatclibull's being called up to the Upper House
by the title of Baron Mersham should be correct ' • in which
case it is said Lord Brecknock (the son of Earl Camden),
would go in upon the 'l'ory interest without opposition.
The representation of the county has for many years been
divided between the two groat factions of Whig and Tory ;
and the Blues are so well satisfied with the conduct of their
representative, Mr. W. P. Ilonywood, that no new candi-
date would stand much chance against that gentleman.
Indeed, we do not believe the Tory gentlemen of the county
will attempt to unseat Mr. Honywund, particularly after
the lesson they received at the last election. We recollect
that at that period the gentlemen literally hawked the scat
about, but, unfortunately for them, without consulting the
great body of the freeholders, as the day of nomination
proveth---Kent Herald.
On Thursday morning, soon after eight n'eltrek, a meet-
ing took place in a field nearly opposite the Cavalry Bar-
racks, at Windsor, between -Captain D—, of the Gre-
nadier Guards, stationed in that town, and the llonSllr..
M—, of the 7th llussars, each attended by their respec-
tive friends. After an exchange of shots, the parties were
interrupted, when they speedily repaired a short distance
to adjust the point of honour. An exchange of shots again
took place, without :Iv injury, when a reconciliation was
effected.
Tuesday the eleventh anniversary of the Biiininehatn
Pitt Club was celebrated at the Royal Hotel; Theodore
nice, Esq. in the chair.
0.1 Wednesday last a number of respoctable Jcws met
at the George Inn, Dale-street, and celebrated the 13th
anniversary dinner of the Hebrew Philanthropic Society,
founded by Moses Samuel; Esq., for the purpose of reliev-
ing the poor Jews, resident in Liverpool, during the win-
ter months. Mr. Joseph Hess, Presitkmt, was in the.
Chair. The following toasts were given :—" The King,"
" The Duke of fork and the Army," " The Duke of
Clarence and the Navy, " the Mayor and Corporation,"
" The Town and Trait.: of Liverpool, &e. After several
speeches on behalf of the charity, the company departed,
highly pleased with the urbanity of the Chairman, and
gratified with the evening's entertainment.
On Friday last George Hodgkinson, Esq. was chosen
Alderman for the borough of Newark, in the room of S.
Sketchley, Esq. resigned.

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