The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1804-08-08 00:00:00

MRS. COWELL'S DFJEUNE.

fascinating Lady entertained a urge circle
of friew!s on Saturday last, at her val.+, Ilamptce.
wick, to celebrate the birth-day of her husband, and
pretty daughter, At vs rA, At four o'clock, mot
of the company hid assembled. Among others
were the LORD Mavoa and Larry alevottss,
Alderman and Mrs. J. 8:417.11, Mr. and Mrs. LAM.
111EaT, &c. &c. Mr. BAILLY. in a rich Turkish
habit, &c. Sec. was (tout (mumble) no small entertain.
ment to the party. BARKER, of Bond-street, die.
played his usual taste in ornamenting the festive
board. A turtle was dressed, and every delicacy
of the season appeared in tho utmost profusion.
large temporary room was ereetcd, decorated will
orange and lemon trees, full of fruit, encircling :;:e
same.

The Kiwn's health being given, with three times
three—Mrs. CowLL I. gave,

" Our worthy Prime Minister, Mr. Pitt,"
which was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm.
At eight o'clock the merry dance was led off I,y
the Lortn MA VON and the amiable liosry,s,
continued to a late hour, and the company departed
highly delighted.
The Lord Mayor's Chaplain composed and road
the following Verses upon the occasion . -
Ifs $ perfeft a fete can .xente
So imperfect awl a t/epi a lay;
This triSute accept from tar mum.
Her mite on to festive a et,!.

Miny tbanka to ozir hone:w so kind,
For produet,oh,,so nice and to chaste;
Tit a ray (riot tiiglfor
1 hat bezini with igichfian
Long life to our german dint,
Replete with contentinAt net Wwl
So live—V. a a day by not I.nd
Wah si: he; devoid Gainey.

Bet hiitre alma •
The montiag of I,,trit‘l34 i*o4uDd•
Slnce hea:thi to L.^.•_dquk art beNo.
Cut .1,o: Good tirt.th ;NO !

She% the bud or • • , A y,
To-morrow 4)e blo.,nts; I:writhe a
But mar she for ever d..y!ay
Au Am.traoth's bloom in the akki.

lay the live. of them all glide along,
Amidst ro•et devoid of a thorn;
A% thou, silver Thames, d..st among
Tho flown whie:: • ,y banks do a torn.

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Hereford races commence this day, and Keith.
ton Races on Saturday.
Lord G. 11. C%v ENDOW, 11:s on Mr. W. CAVES.
DISH, and a large party. set off yesterday from Ls.
Limon fur IJerby races, which commeixe ch:s

Among the arrivals at SwAnsea are,
sur W. Mitnell, Col. P:ice and faintly, Rev. Mr. and Ma
Sory, Mr And Mr.. SLiialvy, Mr. Paten, RAv. Mr Meb,r
Mrs it nbilas.m. Mr. Selwyn, Mn. Sourstrer, and Colo.iel
Mr 11. Gregory.

Yesterday, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Moatos Pig.
left town, on a visit, for a few days, to Sir CH ':tits
MCJULLTON, at his beautiful Sillt in Kent.
Lord and Lady StiDLIiY and family left town
yestesday for Brighton.
The Duchess of BOT.TOM leaves her beautiful
villa at Richmond this day, for Windsor Nos
Forest.
The Duchess of Sr. AL.+ s's and her sister, *liar
MANNLltl4eSterday canvassed the west end of the
town for Sir FA ASCII{ BUNIETT, with whose
fr
yours her horses awl servants s' re Adorned.
The Earl and Countess of Daenricv retain
to town on Monday evening, from Cobh:awhile t.l
be present at the marriage of Lady C. Duos. !us
Lordship's sister, to the lin. Mr. Srewsa r, idea
will take place this day.
Wednesday sen'night, the Lord Bishop of Wog'
cesrea held an ordination in his chapel at Node'
bury Castle, aad ordained three deacons ad 10
priests.
The Newcastle Theatre closed on Saturday even'
ing, with Speed the Plough and The ettrtesik Sour°.
ssr. H. SIODONI and Mr. Roca were the princiPil
Performers.
The Newcastle and Pattery Theatre, at Staid,
was to open on Monday night, with Gorge Bete
well and The Midnight Hour.
Four Hundred Pounds have been presented to ate
Infirmary at Swansea, by an unknown km:fat:W.
The Newcastle Loyal Volunteers la't Tuttribl
presented their late Major. lcsstr DAV !.1
with a very hand -OrDe silver waiter, u a !liar.
gratitude to him as ar ufficer, and el their esn'e°
for him as a man. Mr. I)Avin4os returned tbro
hi; il-ainks in a handsome speech. which was rev;
ed with three cheers. Earl PERCY honoured
ceremony with his presence.