The Sun.
London, England, 1863-07-02 00:00:00

Dinner ti't Earl of= .Derl
_ . Rouse..

Last evening the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress gave a
sumptuous entertainment to the Earl of Derby at the Man-
sion House, when the prominent members of the Conserva-
tive party in both Houses of Parliament were invited to
meet their distinguished chief.

The company began to arrive soon after 6 o'clocl>, and
were received by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in the
saloon. At 7 o'clock the Earl of Derby was announced.
His lordship was accompanied by the Countess of Derby
and Lord Stanley. The reception accorded to the noble earl
by the brilliant circle around the Lord Mayor and the Lady
Mayoress was marked by the greatest cordiality.
The banquet was served in the Egyptian Hall, which was
tastefully ornamented for the occasion.
On a superbly burnished silver pla!eau, immediately in
front of the Lord Mayor, stood a beautiful statuette in silver
of the late Duke of Wellington. The bufet behind the chair
and principal tables displayed a gorgeous variety of gold
sod silver plate. Hanging baskets of choice plants and vases
filed with flowers gave freshness and pleasing variegation
to the coup d'ceil. The company numbered 250, _

Dinner was announced at a quarter past 7, when the Lord
Mayor conducted the Countess of Derby to her seat on the
right of the chair. The EarloiDerbyledthe Lady Mayoress
to her seat on the Lord Mayor's left. The noble earl took
his seat on the left of the Lady Mayoress. On the noble
earl's lett sat Lord Chelmsford, Mr. Disraeli, and Mrs. Dis-
raeli. On the Lord Mayor's right sat the Duke of Buck-
ingham, the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury, Mar.
quis of Bath, &c.
Among the other distinguished guests were the Marquis
and Marchioncas of Waterford, Marquis of Exeter, Marquis
and Marchioness of Normanby, Earl of Dalkeith, Earl of
Shrewsbury and Talbot, Earl and Countess of Hardwicke'
Earl and Countess of Malmesbury, Earl of Donoughmorc,
Earl of 'mean, Earl of Wilton, Earl of Sheffield, Earl and
Countess of Stradbroke, Lord and Lady John Manners,
M.P., Viscount and Viscountess Ingestre, M.P.. Viscount
and Viscountess Galway,Viacount and Viscountess Hawar-
den, Viscount and Viscountess Holmesdale, M.P., Viscount
and Viscountesa Hardinge, Lord Stanley, M.P., Lord and
Lady Edward Thynne, M.P., Lord and Lady Claud Hamil-
ton, M.P., Lord and Lady Robert Cecil, M.P., Lord and
Lady Colville, Lord and Lady Bagot, Lord Dynevor, Lord
Redesdale, Lord and Lady Colchester, Lord Forester, Lord
Ravensworth, Lord Skelmersdale, Lord and Lady Raglan,
Right Hon; General and Mrs. Forester, M.P., Right
Hon. H. Corry, Hon Colonel and Mrs Douglas
:Pennant, M.P., Hon F. Lygon, M.P., Hon Charles
and Mrs TrefusiS, M.P., Hon Colonel Thesiger, Right
Hon. Sir Thomas Fremantle and lady, Hight Hon Spencer
Walpole, M.P., and Mrs Walpole, Right Hon J. Henley,
M.P., and Mrs Henley, Right Hon Sir J. Trollope, M.P.,
foal Lady Trollope, Right Hon Sir E. Bulwer Lytton,
M.P., High* Hon R. Mowbray, M.P., and Mrs Mowbray,
Right lion C. B. Adderley, M.P., and Mrs Adderley,
Right Hon-Lieutenant-General Peel, M.P.YRight Hon
Sir William Hylton Jollifle, M P., Sir G. Bowyer, M.P.,
Sir 31. Shaw Stewart, MX., Sir J. Heron-Maxwell 'and
lady, Sir Watkin W. Wynn, M.P., and lady, Sir William
Heathcote, M.P., Sir James Ferguson, M.P., and lady,
Sir Matthew Ridley, 31. P., Sir Lawrence Palk, M.P., and
lady, Sir John Dalrymple Hay, M.P., Sir Henry Stracey,
M.P., and Miss Stracey, Sir Minto Farquhar, M.P., and
lady, Sir E. Kerriscn, M.P., and lady, Sir James Elphin-
stone, M.P.. Sir F. Heygate, M.P., and lady, Sir Fitzroy
Kelly, M.P., and lady, Sir Hugh Cairns, 31 P., and lady,
Hon Major Knox, M.P , and lady, Colonel Barttelot,
Mr Thomas Baring, M.P., Mr Bayill, M.P , and lady, Mr
Sclater•Bofdh, NI.P., and lady, Mr W. Beach, M.P., and
lady, Mr G. S. Beecroft, M.P., and lady, Mr George
Ctibitt, M.P., and lady, Mr Baillie Cochrane, M.P.,
and lady, Mr T. Collins, junio,, M.P., Mr Stephen
Cave, M.P., and lady, Colonel Dunne, M.P., Colon:!
-Edwards, M.P.. and lady, Mr W. Seymour Fitzgerald,
and lady, Mr J .ha Georg., M P., Colonel
M.P., 11 G.-ithofne Hardy, M.P., and lady, Mr
T. B Hor6fall, 1`,1,P , Mr. W. Heygate, M.P., Mr J. Pope
Thrinessy, 2.1 P , Mr. J. Ilubbaid, 3I P , Mr Justice
ll.kliburfon, M.P., and lady, Capt.. Jervis, M.P., Mr tt. W.
Kennard, M.P., and lady, Mr S. Kekewich, M.P., and
lady, Mr G. Lyall, M.P., Mr D. Mure, M. t'., Mr R. Ma-
Ens, M.P., and lady, Mr 11. Paull, M.P., and lady, Mr W.
Sfirliri, M.P., Mr S. G. Smith, M.P., Mr H. K. Seymer,
2dr.P., Mr J: `B. Stanhope, M.P., Mr J. Sorties, M.P., Col.
Poulett Somerset, C. 8., M.P., Colonel Taylor, M.P., Mr
J. Tollernache, M.P., and lady, Mr H. Whitmore, M.P.,
and lady, Admiral Tinling, Rev J. Young, Alderman and
Mrs Humphrey, Sir John Musgrove, Alderman Sidney,
M.P., and lady, Alderman Finnis and lady, Sir It. W. Car-
den and lady, Alderman Finnis and lady, the Recorder and
Mrs Russell Gurney, Alderman Phillips and lady, Alderman
Allen and lady, Alderman Dakin and lady, Alderman
Waterlow and lady, Alderman and Sheriff Lawrenco and
lady, Sheriff Jones and lady, Mr Deputy Rathbone, Under-
Sheriff Mackrell, Mr and Mrs Rose, senior, Mr and Mrs
James Anderson Rose,

The more distinguished guests _ wore official costume,

others were in court dress or uniform. The presence of
many ladies, daziling with diamonds, imparted brilliancy
to the entertainment, which, with all its adjuncts, was cha-
racterized by a rare corubie Mien of splendour and elegance.
The dinner was supplied by Messrs. Staples of the Albion
Tavern. Mr. Adams's instrumental band was in attendance
and played favourite airs during the entertainment. The
musical arrangements were under the direction of Mr. L.C.
Iratton. Mr. Harker was toastmaster.
Grace was said before dinner by the Rev. Canon Lupton,
the Lora Mayor's chaplain. After dinner, " For these, and
all Thy mercies given," was chanted by Mr: J. L. Hatton,
assisted by Mrs. Harriette Lee, and Mr. Montem Smith.
The cloth having been removed, the Loun MAYOR rose
and said—l beg to propose the first toast—it is that of our
beloved Sovereign, the Queen. We are beginning to realise
the blessings we enjoy in living under our glorious consti-
tution,- and that constitution has received its greatest de..
velopment by having at its head a Monarch who is the
pride of this country and an example to the world. (Loud
cheers, followed by " God save the Queen."
The next toast was " The Health of his Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales, her Royal Highness the Princess of
Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family."
'I he LORD MAY..on. said—The circumstances under which
the Prince of Wales has commenced his public career are
gratified that while his Royal
such that the nation feels
Highness has had all the advantages which modern science
can place at his disposal for the cultivation of his mind, he
has had the great advantage of forming art alliance which
has given to him a bride beautiful in person and engaging
in disposition, and, I believe, the nation is delighted to con-
sider theirs a happy marriage. The other members of the
Itoy'all.aluily have also made auspicious alliances, and I am
sure I shall have your sanction in drinking to their long life
and happiness.
The toast was drunk with all the honours: • -
The 1.:00
proposing the next toast, " The
NavY,Army, and Yohuateers," observed that it was under
Lord Derby's Government that, the Navy being in a state
of transition, the Warrior was built, and the country was
greatly indebted to the noble lord's Administration for the
great improvements which . hid7,,beau made in that im-
portant arm of our defence... the; other. service had made
Equally satisfaciory progress, whilethe Volunteer force was
one of which the country Might, well be proud. ' (Cheers.)
The EARL of HARDWICK zeintned thanks Tor`fhe Navy.
The Earl of Lucor spoke for thy; may,.
Lord CoLVILLE, in returning thanks for the Volunteers,
observed that, although the novelty_ 00. sh, movement had
worn off, the force retained, all its ef6ililoy, 044 he had
doubt it would be a permanent inAtitutien of 'the country.
It must be a great satisfaction to the. present company
reflect that the ;Volunteer movement had originato under
the the administration of the-Earl of Derby, and it owed mach
to the careful attention which had been given to it by the
gallant General (Peel) now present, who was then at the
head of the War Department. (Cheers.)
Duet, "The Minute Gun at Sea," by Mrs. W. Lee and
Mr. Montem Smith.
The LORD MAYOR—I have now to propose the toast of
the evening. (Cheers.) I aria honoured to-nightby the pre-
sence of my Lord Derby and by this great assembly, who
come hero to welcome him as the head of the great Conser-
vative party. (Cheers.) In responding to the toast which
was last proposed Lord Colville justly reminded is that it
was while Lord Derby was in office that the greatest possi-
ble assistance was given in organising the Naval Reserve,
and during the same period the Volunteer force became a
reality, and was happily inaugurated. (Cheers.) We have
since seen a.disposit ion among some politicians to tamper
with ourglorious constitution, and to put forward as their
panacea for all our ills the abolition of a standing army and
the national debt, and the adoption of universal suffrage
and vote by ballot. Fortunately we had a Conservative
party, which, though deprived of office, was still strong
enough to resist such tendencies, till we have now had a
practical illustration of the working of thews extreme prin-
ciples in another country. (Cheers.) lam sure we ought
to feel deeply grateful for the tact that these principles have
been brought to a practical test anywhere but in this fa-
voured land—(cheers)—and I am sure I shall have your
sanction and approval when I express our grateful sense of
the signal services the Conservative party conferred in
ttemraing the downward progress of affairs to which I
have adverted. (Cheers.) It would seem out of place for
me, and I believe it would be distasteful to Lord Derby,
were I pronounce any personal eulogy upon that distinc-
o nished statesman. I will only say I have great satisfee.
;ion in seeing him here to-night, surrounded by an assem-
blage of eminent men from both branches of the Legislature
who are proud to own him as their chief, and to co-operate
with him for the maintenance of our institutions and ptro-
motinx the emninsn good and glory J r toun ry..
lacers.) I beg to propose " The Health of the Elia 01

110 toast was drunk with all the honours.
The Earl of Drain:, who was received with great enthu-
siasm, spoke as follows :—" My Lord Mayor, my lordsit
,
ladies, and gentlemen, it wool !be difficult—I may say
would be impossible—for me adequately to expres the deep
sense which I entertain of the very hi,-;11 and flattering
manorin vherhinwilich you, my Lord Mayor, have proposed, and
F tilic e :oohs distinguished assembly has received my health.
I,llitauttedri,n g terms in which you, my Lord Mayor,
have been
able to render dmrr speak of any services I might have been
nistration—for thetimgo:e very limited power of my Mud'
than kindness with which you, InY