The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1821-09-03 00:00:00

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GRAND CORONATION FETE.
name Park, the beautiful mat of Miss Waitelsm, was
en Wednesday Imt the scene of the most splendid festival
that has for many years been witnessed in this county.—
Resides the general invitation, which appeared in our last,
a vast number of cards hr.! bete issued to the Nobility and
Gentry of the neighbourhood; and no pains were spared to
prepare fur them, and for the peasantry of the surrounding
country, the most delightful entertainment and amusements.
Till uue o'clock the incessant rain prevented the thousands,
who were eager to proceed to the charming spot, from Ins.
truing thither; but in spite of the weather a large crowd
..an already asembled to Mew the ox, which bad been put
to roast al a large fire on the lawn at twelve o'clock the pre-
ceding night, and to see the various preparation, which were
cmrying on fur the accommodation of the assembly. Ta-
bles, capable of holding some hundreds of persons, were
laid out mewls the green on etch side of the principal en-
trance to the house, unilerawnings ; others were spread un-
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der elegant marquees; some in bUotha, &c. About this time
the arrival of the Earl of Illacclestield, Lord Lieutenant of
or Comity,' was the signal for the commencement of the
'ports. A party proceeded with bats and cricket balls to play
a match on the spol appointed fur them. The ox, which
111, now most adintrably dressed, was taken from the spit
with slue solemnity, the bands playing, and banners with
mottos suitable to the occasion flying in the gayest colours
moiled, and was then carried in procession to the platform
which had been erected in the centre of the grounds, and
cut up for the different tables. Some of the dishes were
with the same solemnity taken into the mansion, and pre-
treated to the lady of the feast. Those who were invited
of the respectable 'entreaty and inhabitants of the metority,
as well as the peasantry, now sat down to a plentiful meat;
after which they gave way to the indiscriminate multitude,
who, upon the grounds bring thrown opera to them, rushed
in and scrambled for the ►emaining viands. Strong beer
was briskly distributed during the day, from sixty butts
plated in different parts of the park, and at short in-
tervals, baskete of loaves were thrown amusigat the
crowd. So late as twelve o'clock at night • supply of
beer was trot to the multitude, who still remained to view
the illumination. It wan gratifying to observe the good
humour mid orderly behaviour of the immeinie assemblage :
riot the least disposition to riot ur mischief masifested itself
during the whole of the day, nor was the least interruption
given to the exc.llent usaungenrent of Mr. J. rane, *hose
wonderful titertions for the eutertaiument of the company
Isere clowned with drs•rved success The visitors iu the
elitism were now ushered into the dining-room, mod Itimouted
with the kind attentions of the hostess during a magnificent
repast. All were now prepared to enjoy the splendid spec-
tacle. In the centre of the lawn was laid out • ring for the
. performance of feats of Isorsemnoship by a troop from
Lnu-
don ; and cot a little merriment was excited among those,
much the greatest part, to whom the scene was a novelty, by
the loilirroos exhibition of !be mooted tailor In another
• part a wily-dressi 41 female was performing on theslack wire :
and here anti there were croft!). of peasants laughing at the
ruisrrels of Peach and hie wife.ludy After a well-contes td
pony race asf three heats, in which the first won a saddle, and
the second a bridle, Dewey& cast horses were entered to start

on the gallop for a plate of four pounds. This race was
highly amustitg. Large brawny riders in smock frocks, with
long cast-whips in their bandit, used all their antics to pot
their tiara in full pried, mid when their trot was converted
into a doubtful gallop. the jingling of their b and the
elompering of their clumsy feet raised bursts of laughter
all g the merry crowd. To this succeeded catching live
eel, in a tub of water with the month—to ise a user of shoes:
a jingling malcb—blinelfulded pimento catch a person running
among them with bells—prize • pair of leather breeches :
grinning through a horse collar—"elm frightfidrat grinner to
be the wiamuer"—of a coloured haodkerchief, &c, '1 he evening
came on before one.half of the sports inteeded had time to
he gone through, and the greatest exertions were now made
tee arrange and light or tier lamps prepared fo the alumina-
lion of the whole Camille of the noble mansion ; and err-
I Body nothing ever exceeded the brilliancy of this costly ex-
khition. Leery window WAS marked iie the most wigwam
colours, the last on each side being tastefully hung only its
green, and au shading of with the neighlionring plants.
The front of the edifice sheeed the classic imbibed/ace of
loigo Jones, having over the centre a crams, in whitey
/pee., and yellow lamp., under which was G. IV. R. with a
wreath above. nod on .arts side a sprig of laurel. On the
right wing was the motto, " Long lies she King;" no tits
Wt. " Lordly guides us." The flight of steps leading to
the grand entrance was adorned with festoons atirmounted
with moose', and produced the most enchanting I Met. At
n'e'e o'clock a discharge of guns antwoomd the commence-
ment of the fire-work.. At this moment several waggons
•rrireel at the front of the mission, filled w:th the wives and
daughters of Miss Wykehanes teunutry, elevated in their
vette customer, soil they plot-motet, to the apartments witch
had been fitted up in the most charming style for their re.
motion, where they soon commenced dancing to the excel.
leot music in attradaace.
The most attractive sight was the room in which a superb
capper had been laid out for them, and during their repast
the sateen visitors were highly gratified with Ilse view of the
merry scene. In the mean time the most skilful display
of fire-works was exhibiting in front of the house, and in
spite of the dampness of the air, time most brilliant effect was
pro !need by sky rockets, blue and red Grecian fire, wheels
with various devices; and lastly, by a splendid crown, lee.
goreeopontline with the Orme on the front of the house,
shod appearing to be as impression of it made in the hasty
• air. After the united bands had played as a finale, and with
the most vivid express-oats of ebullient lomilty, the beauti-
ful tone which thrills to the heart su our national anthem,
the prasautry out of doors retired iu the moat peaceabt• and
contented Muller, thankful to the princely pato:inns of' this
charming festal for the magnificent treat she had afforded
them. The WWWWVOUS company within were conducted to
so elegant supper, consisting of the must delicate Mande and
the finest (rattail( lice season. Miss Wylie:haus Hien led off
the hall, and inspired the glee of Terpsichore into the ins-
rtimit amateurs of the light fantastic hip. TWO' must ele-
gant and delightful of amusements ens continued to a late
Door; nor did the dawn of the approaching day weigh down
lbe eyelids of the cheerful troop, fur 'rhea we forced ourselves
sage from the captivating scene, long after Phtzbus had
darted his first rays, the dance was still going oil with una-
teed vigour.
OS reflecting upon the occurrences of this most festive
day, cc cannot express the admiration which we feel at the
Memos and uninterrupted joy toed perfect good humour of
the immense body of pcasautry, and all ranks of spectators,
who enjoyed the hospitality of the noble patroness. Within
tn.. house she appeared every where, convening courteously
woo' those *mond her, and most eundesceudingly uoticing
those of the moots who had nut the honour to be of her
acqu•intsisee. The humidity of the weather did not prevent
beer from gratifying the assembly on the lawn with her ocean
*tonal visits, and her presence on the platform during the
earl horse ram was cheered with ragtime by the admiring
crowd. Mr. J. Face was indefatigable during the whole of
the day in superintending the execution of his well-concerted
plans, goo hew up the Print of the amusemeuot to its
tighest pits h. His able insistent, Captain Ketce, was most
diligent in attending to the management of the pollee, sit the
head of which were Taunton, (rum London, amid Smith,
thorn Oxford. The light fingered gentry, whose resort to
such a seene is a matter of course, found themselves baled
in their schemes by these intelligtot officers, and perfect
good order was preserved.
Mr. G. Cooke, of Wallington, so well known for his acti-
vity o' the contested county election, displayed equal skill
dunes, the Elting up mot the display of this charming (easi-
est ; and had the weather permitted, we hear that some ex-
hibitions, el fretert, spriogusg from his fertile mind, would
have been added to the sports of the day.
We have too heard that the smallest damage was done to
the trees or flowing of the Park, and its generous °Wear, has
the saes fart to hare afforded a magnificent treat to her
'Neighbours for miles and notes In every direction, without
the least toterr•poton to its harmony, and to the increase of
that hometown which she only seemed to feel iu propos tom
so the contentment mot joy of those around her.
Among she company were, the Earl and Comoros of Mac-
eleield. Mr. sod Lily Caroline Hamilton, Mn. and the
Mimeo Werioghton, Attintial mid Miss Marty, Mr. need Mrs.
Lemmoles Sous and two Misses Manley, Mr. and Mrs.

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Mmes. Mrs. Clarke, Mr. Hefwvilliown, Mr. Mosgrave,
Miss Musgrave, Mr. J. Musgrave, fib Lancers, Mr. Fame,
Captain and Mrs. Keene, Mr. and Mrs. J. Henley, Major and
Mrs. Drake; Mr. Mis. and Miss Ballard; airs. Hopkin-
son; Sir H. Willoughby; Mr. Holland; Mr. Kirby; Mr.
Way; Mr. and Miss Peers; Mr. Spencer; Mr. Buckle;
Mr. Care; Mr. Relfour; Mr. Kinsey; Mr. and Mrs. Jud-
drill; Mr. Blackell, of Haseley; Mr. E. Foley; Captain
Connolly, R.N.; Mr. and Mra. J. Fane; two Misses Fane,
and Mr. J. Jane, jun.; Mr. George Spencer; Miss Drake;
Mr. Langford; Sir Alexander, Lady, and Miss Croke, and
two Mr. Croke; Mr. Ellis; Mr. Beauchamp; Mr. and Mrs.
Stonor; air. and Mr.. Thomas Stonor, and Mr. C. Stonor;
Hon. Miss Billie; Mire Gage; Mr. Rowdrn ; Mr. Hal-
ford, &c. &c. The families from the more distant puts of
the county were prevented by the continued rain during the
morning from being present it the festival.