The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-06-17 00:00:00

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SOWN LONDON WATER WORKS.

The Opening of these works, in Kennirpton-lane,
took place, yesterday, at one o'clock, agreeable to
public advertisement. A great concourse of Nob,-
lit), and Gentry attended, to witness the waking of
the Engine, for conveying the water to the sur-
loundieg neighbourhood. By two o'clock, a great
number of Ladies and Gentlemen, of the first
distinelion, were present on the ground. The
Royal Standard was hoisted on Cie top of the
Engine-house; and the band of the Lambeth Vo-
lunteers Wet stationed the gallery of the build-
lug, played several lola airs. By three o'clock,
nearly 5,01:Xf people had esienibled.
The arrangements of the day did the highest
credit to the Direaors; a spacious spot of ground
contiguous to die water-works was allotted for the
Prom ditor s, Dire&orr, and their ft lends. Accom-
, mudation was provided for upwards of 1500 per-
sons, and refreshments were set out in five marquees,
the largest of which contained upwards of 200
persons, who partook of a most excellent cold col.
latinn, and the choicest wines, which were sup-
plied at the expense of the Dart:lure.
The company were highly delighted with the ap-
pearance of the works, which consisted of the En-
gine-house, end the working of the curious appara-
tus, w•lich are on a more simple plan than any
other steam-engine ever doom invented. Two
reservoirs, or tanks, containing 26,000 butts, each
l 0 feet deep, are supplied from the River "l'hames,
to the height of spring tide, sod are worked
by the steam-enAiiie upwards cf 3 feet above the
whole level ; the water is then kit to purify itselt
in st,e two reservoirs, and by the same engine is
I lifted 50 fret above its level, saki by its den.
pity supplies the inhaoi!ants of Clapham, Cam-
berwell, and its surrouedi•ig neighbourhood, and
might be conveyed one hundred miles round, on a
level, with an opportunity of peening up a mile of
water, eleven feet wide, and seven feet sleep. The
Engine raises a column of water liity fret high, and
twelve inches diameter, which tin ow. up Lit r toe
upper reservoir, containing 60,000 barrels ; the
whole of thus extensive, curious, and mechanical
apparatus, plea, and arrangemeiits. is executed by
EDWASO CMATM•II, Esq. Engioei r, of Mill stn et.
Lambeth. and occupies three acre. twelve parches
of land, besides the canals and sari sleets.
After the numerous visitors had gratified their
curiosity, and taken refreshments, li.ey tepurect to
the Lawn, when dancing Comm.,. accompa-
nied by the band of the Loyal oout irk Volun-
teers. The dance was led of by Cate N meow of
the AMC Regiment, with Miss 14 to the favou-
rite tune of Awl Mare's trekonve to atutlind, which
was followed by Deeps of Brandy. and several oiler
favourite deuces, and concluded with irattr paned
from the Sea; atter which toe company repaired to
the Pilgrim Tavern, where success gas drank
to the opening of the water works.
II The TAvrrn was most brillmutly illuminated, with
the transparency of .1 Hape,” and the motto .• SOC.
nu kMs Soma Lowden Wrier-werk;." Amongst the
company present, were the Gentlemen Directors cf
this extensive concern,with their numerous acquaint-
ance, and several of the first Engineers in the king-
dom ; Earl L•UDIRIPALI and party, Bari Tams-
mount and party, Lord MiLlom and party, Right
Hon. R. B. Slian ID 41,1, Sirs WILLIAM PATTON J.
• M•wasy, J. ALSILANDSI, R. HILL, the Hon. S.
WORTLIT, Colonel ST. Lease, and Mr. FAWILLS.
From the good accommodation the Company re-
ceived, it was not expeded they would depart till
a late hour.

Among the most distinguished parties at Vaux-
hall, on Monday. were those of the Marchioness of
Lausnows ; the Earl of Mirrors ; Lora Da
ElLaittistas ; Sir W. W. Wyssi; Sir Jolts Gut.
►oao; Mr. MAMMY Dvivson ; and Mr. Juror and
his fair bride.
Mrs. Sr. Liana has enlisted in the ranks of the
Haymarket Theatre; she appears this night in the
part of Grace Uayteoe, in the Farce of The Review.
. .

LordCocHRANL has arrived in town, to prepare
his freints for the grand larserh on Monday.
Ile Duke of Monreose is on a visit is Lord
Kai r et, at Pin brook. near Portsmouth.

Brighton Theatre opens on Saturday se'anight,
with the Tragedy of ll' meet, in which Mr. and
Mrs. C. Kissers sustain the principal characters.
Viscount STOP 1011 D, son of the Earl of COUS.
vow is at Portsmouth, on a visit to his brother, the
lion. Capt. STOPIOND, of His MAJSIITY'S ship
4c/fee/.
The Ladies TOWISSIMID Will give a grand ball
on the 2ii.h lost. at chair bcase in Old Burhngtou-
street.

Lind and the Misses Mowsos have issued cards
fir a strand Ball on the Yld inst. at their house its
Seyruilur-place.
Mr. BA MAIsTIR was to !cad a new entertainment,
last night, td Their MAJESTIES at Windsor. It is
riititku Et inosster's Budget ; or, 4m Actor's lif,w
erJ Meow." Mr. Raise presides at the Piaro-
'l'..i‘ j.r d'esprit is divided into three parts,
n. I ci...i.ts criiely of recitations and coruic songs,
arraole i by 4.1 r. COLMAN, and written by that
G.:Atli:man, Messrs. Itsv MOLDS, DI ODIN. CUL"
ke. dte. Aftr the performance at Wind-
sor, B ea proceeds to Colchester, Ipswich,
Bury. Lynn, &c.
the Misses ADAMS have arrived at Leeds, where
thee are displaying all their attitodinari.n gr.ice
and agility.
Signoia STORAca, preparatory to her retirement,
for the summer. to her cottage un Ham Common,
gave, on Monday evening. the most splendid Con-
cert of the season, to all Inc Musical Amateurs, and
I a num:wr of persons of the first fashion. •• Har-
irunny, swat Harmony" was the order of the night.
Madame CATALAN,. Lady H•mittrens, Mrs. Bs 1.-
LIMOTOM, Mr.'Be Anew. Mr. K 'LET, and several
Amateurs of the first rank lent their assistance. Such
combinatinn of " sweet sounds" and melody
ecstatic." has seldom charmed the senses. Every
arrangement was made with the nmat