The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-07-05 00:00:00

display the eff
ect of which was expressed in language of
astonishment by the company generally as they entered
the room. The tout-ea-sem/de of this roysl banquet ex-
ceeds description. We shall, however, attempt to give an
idea of the decorations. The company was too numerous
to admit of the whole sitting to supper at the same time,
and therefore one party retired to make room for another.
They were supplied by a cross table at the end and two long
tables the length of the room, which were lighted with
small or-molu candelabra with appropriate stands for
choke fruits, &c
There were six tables behind the long tables with re-
servea of refreshments, for the pages in attendance to sup-
ply the company with.
Four lustre', each containing 12 burners, were placed
at each corner of the room. At the end of the room was
a large beaufet, the beck ground of which was covered
with crimson silk, ornamented at the top with three ro-
settes. In the 'partitions were the choisest pieces of the
King's state geld plate which was used on this occasion.
aml which was arranged in the most tasteful manner, and
displayed to the greatest advantage.
in the centre was placed a superb solid gold salver,
richly chased with all the Orders the King possesses, and
also those his Majesty has received from Foreign Poten-
tates, to the number of 23.
Abuse this was placed the shield of Achilles in gold,
modelled by Flarman, and supposed to be his chef
irseuvre, executed by Messrs. Runde!! and Bridge. On the
left vide of this the National cup was displayed, beautifully
enriched with the badges of the patron saints of the three
tingdoms of England, Ireland, and Scotland, via. St.
• George St. Patrick, and St. Andrew, set in precious stones
round the cup in different compartments. On the opposite
side of the shield was placed an antique tank, richly em•
bellished with precious gems, and antique stones of great
value.
The centre of the back ground of the beaufit was finish-
ed with a piece of gold plate, which was taken out of the
adinital's ship commanding the Spanish Armada.
Oa the top of each end of the back-ground of the
beaufet were two gold ewers, on which were described I
in the most elaborate workmanship, the triumph of
Bacchus and Ariadne ; the handles to which represent
inerintids. The stands or dishes on which the vases
stood were ornamented with the figures of some of the
marine deities, designed by Howard. These vases con-
tained t ose- water.
At each corner of the beaufet a candelabrum was ?Wed,
having file wax lights, in a row.
Six small gold vases were interspersed, containing arti-
ficial flowers, together with a great variety of handsome
pieces of gold plate.
At the corner of the end of the table, near the beaufet,
stood a most magnificent or-molu candelabrum, represent-
ing the fable of the 7- sp-rian tree; at the bottom were
three piping fawns, over which were three nymphs feeding
the dragons.
At the opposite earner of the room was another cande-
labrum, to match with one of the same size, which repre-
sented Mercury presenting young Bacchus to the Nymphs.
Both these candelabra were designed by Flannel), and
contained a great number of wax lights.
We shall give further particulars to- morrow.