The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-02-02 00:00:00

CONCERTS.

The Amateur Concert, at livor's Rooms, Tot-
tenham-street, on Thursday evening, was not so nu-
merously attended as the former evening. The no-
velties of the night were a charming Concerto on
the piano-forte, of Diristes, by Master Kota. Si ATI ;
and Mr. Powtts. played a very excellent Concerto,
of his own composition. Miss CORALS, sung two
Italian songs: she was in excellent voice. This spe-
cies of music appears the best adapted to this young
lady's powers. Mr. ELLior sung a song of t`POI.
11ORTH'S in a fine style.

Thursday evening the Concert Room, near Rm.
cell square, was opened with a grand Coreert, un-
der the patronage of the Duke and Duchess of
!hos wen. The room has been fitttd txp in the
most elegant and modern style, and the whole,
building is said to. have cost above eight thou-
sand pounds. Upwards of two hundred of the
subscribers were present. The concett com-
menced with a grand ovorture by WIN raft. Mr.
R. /I Ast was deservedly encored, in an *admirable
song, of his own composition, beginning,
the Willow Tree. Mrs. Seco/4 as Sang an Italian
air, and Let the 6regAt Serepheen, with very great
execution. Mr. Rtatclfrt.L wu very great in a •
Concerto on the violin, of his own composition, in ,
which he produced some of the 6ne.t tones we ever
heard. The Concert conduded with ISIIMIAM'S
celebrated song, The Denting' Ab:rerolnikv, from the
Opera of Maly Thousand—after the Concert there
WAS a BA.

Yesterday, about three o'clock, Ilk MAJ rt.
arrived at the Queen's House, from Kew.
We are happy to say Her M....MST Y was mitch
better yesterday.
At two o'clock the Prince of WA es visited Her
MAJESTY.
Miss FICNRY, niece to the Earl of Morita, ar-
rived yesterday at her house in Arlington-street.
from Cheltenham, for the season.
'Fite Earl and Countess of MUIRA are expeaed in
town on Tuesday, from Leicestershire, at their house
in St. James's-place.
Mrs DixoN, the Lady of the late Bishop of
DOWNS and ('osMLR, has taken an elegant house for
the season on Sloane Terrace.
The new comedy of The Honey Mum, was again
performed last night, and was received with the
most decided approbation by an overflowing house.
The Eatl of ORMOND, on Saturday last, lett '
Bath for Exmouth, where he has taken an elegant
housP, and on Thursday returned in company witti
Mr. CLARICE, his intended father-in-law. Every
preparation is making for his marriage with bf
CLARKS. which is fixed for the Bth i
The Marchioness of A ISFRCORN last night gars
her first route for the season. It WAS attencted oy r.
very brilliant circle.
Sir WINDSOR HONLORE entertained a large party,
including the roan] !twists, last night, at lit house
in Albemarle-street.
The Duchess of Ittoroao is in that state, that
promises an increase of that noble family.
Col. BURTON arrived in town yesterday, from
Bath, for the season.
Mrs. HOIIIII.IIY, the Lady of the Bishop of Sr.
lief dangerously 111 at Brighton.
The Duke ansiDucheas of Goa uoss, accompanied
by Lady MADELINA Stser.ara, left Edinburgh on
Wednesday, upon their return to London ; they are
expated to-morrow, at their house in Portman"
square, where .General and Lady C. Lxassos avrait
their arrival.
Last night Mrs. Astre closed her engagement at
the Edinburgh Concerts.
Derby Assembly will he on Thursday se'nniAlit ;
Mr. MENDY 41311 Mr. FORKESrIII Stewards.
Burton upon Trent Assembly will be on Tuesday
week. Mrs. Pr ccaorr is the Lady Patroness,
and Mr. HARRISON and Mr. A !Atop, Stewards.
On Her Meiaire's birth day, some Gentlemen
am .teen performed the Tragedy of Douglas, and
the Farce of Thy Pow Salter, at .the Dumfries
Theatre. for the benefit of the poor.
On Monday last, the detachment of Greenock
Sharp Shooters, under the command of Lieutenant
JOHN ,M.Sakortr, presented Captain Jou BO",
of the armed brig Mercury, with a pair of elegant
pistols, as a mark of their gratitude. for the very
handsome treatment they received ',Ails on board
his vessel, on occasion of tl.e 'ate alarm.

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DUKE

Thursday completed' the 90th year that the
Duke of YORK has bad the command of the Cold-
strcarn Regiment of Foot Guards. on wh:ch OCC4-
sion His Royal ilig-avess gave a most sumptuous
dinner At WILL ts't Rooms, to all the Oilicers who
now belong to the regiment, or have belonged to it
during that time. to the number of about one bun.
dyed an,t fifty. At half past five ,'clock His
Royal highness took the chair; Lord Ca vam
took his scat on the tight of IFs Royal High.
ness, and the Duke of CL:Pilegal.AND on his lett.
Lord CHAIttIS SOMERSKT, Sir Ilnoint WAT'LIN.
Generals CAI CIRT, \VINYARD, LENNOX, Bus.
RAND. and 114UWN RI o, were likewise at the head of
the table.
After (Finer Nos nabs, Domi,t, was sun' kith
very fine effed by the thlce Ks Irv& rs, Got(e.l.rris,
and S 'As whom we were happy to observe perledly
recovered from his late indisposition.

The Dt:Ke then gave,
The King, with throe whits three.

114le Pr;lannsa followed, which w•ic sitorz
whole company, accompanied by His ;
nesv's band.
'r Qjeen and trine; of Watec, with three t,:,
The Duke of CUPI•ERL A N n gave—
The Duke of York, sod the Tv/vane:li A 1111, V.
DION UNE sung a song, written on the hccasion, or
the. Coldstream Regiment, which ova, extrvinely
well received.
In the course of the evening a number of excel-
lent Glees were sung by the Kr. WETS, SALE. GC.C.,
and LEETE. Messi s. DI ONV TA ir ion, and (
PON% sling a 'slumber of Songs, and His Roy.l
Highness's Bind played a number of martial pieces.
The entertainment was under the direaion of the
Hon. Awristi a UPTON and General'l'tn v an. and
it is supposed it will cost His Royal Highness neat
5001. the Royal Dukes left the room a short time
before twelve o'clock.