The Sun.
London, England, 1830-06-04 00:00:00

FESTIVALS AT HATFIELD HOUSE.

During the past tvetk the above noble and venerable
mansion, the seat of the Marquis and Marelaioness of
Salisbury, has been the scene of a series of entertainments

'ailing, if not surp 'ssing in magnificence,
,any' given on

former occasions. A large party of di•tinguished indi-
viduals have been during the time on a there, but
Wednesday last was appointed as the day on which. the
principal entertainment was to be given, and in conse-
quence three hundred cards of invitation were issue i.
The entertainments were to consist of a dejeune a la four-
eLette and theatrical perform nte,s ; and the most costly
and extensive prep Irafons were made to ensure the whblc
pas-ing off with the utmost eciat.
On this occasion the whole spacious and numeruo
apartments were entirely thrown open for the reception of
the Noble guests.
The company began to arrive before three o'clock, and
continued setting down till after five o'clock. The Noble
host and hostess, who were accompanied by their young
and amiable daughter, Lady Mildred Cecil and Lady
Ranche Cecil, received their guests at the eastern porch,
near which,' on the lawn, were stationed his Lordship's
band of Hertfordshire militia. _ _ _

after live o'clock the sound of the bugle sum-
moned the company to the thjeune a la fourchette.
cloisters, three hundred feet in length, were decorated with
a profusion of the most fragrant flowers in full bloom, aml
the choicest exotics completely eacloeed,the table, on which
two hundred covers were laid,

Shortly before seven o'clock the company repaired to
the long gallery, iman diately above the c!oisters, where a
temporary and very neat little theatre was erected. The
st tge manlgement was under the imthediate direction of Mr.
At null, of the late English Opera House. The commence-
ment of the performances was preceded by the band .pee-
forming " God save the King," in which the Duke of
Wellington and the whole of the distinguished atnli..nce
joined in chorus. A spiritedly-written prologue, said to

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he from the pen of Lady Dacre, was excellently delivers.!
by Mr. Stuart Wortley. The following was the order of the
performances:—An adaptation from the French, entitled
Private and Confidential. The ohmmeters were—
The
Grand Duke.-- Lord F. L. Gower.
Prince Rodolph Mr. Shelley.
Count Morenos Mr. James Wortley.
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Baron de Saldorf....— ....... Mr. Phipps.
M. de Chavigni....... ......
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M. de Rennfeld Mr. Keppel.
Herman Mr. Frederick Grey.
Madame de Survillo Lady Salisbury.
Isabella Mrs. Ellison.
Which was succeeded by a vaudeville, hditled Ma
Stoops to conquer.
Sir William Delville —.. Lord Morpotb.
Felix 3
1 Mr. 'hippo.
Henry
John Hon.:Mr. Ke' tL.
Lady Ellon M rs. Ellice.
Lucy I ady Clamicarde.
And concluded with the farce of Wednesday Morning.
Lord Bertram Mr. James Wortley.
Mr. Slashford Mr. Phipps.
Louisa Delagrove Lady Salisbury.
Trimwell Mrs. Ellison.
An epilogue written for the occasion, and delivered toy
,!... "4
Mrs. Ellison, concluded the performances, when Clod
save the King" was repe..ted. .
The vaudeville was said to be from theolien of—Mr.
Theodore Hook, who was present at its representation,. but
it did not display the slightest portion of that rich comic
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humour for which the I;rritings of thatientleinan are 34)
well known. The Marchioness .oe Claw:iconle,ansi.ine;l
the character of a waiting maid withinsuch ability and in-
fini'e humour.

At the conclusion of the perforinanues, the company i e.
paired to the Marble Hall, a most noble apartmant, pre-
serv:ng all its symbols of antiquity, which was apprOptilifed
as a supper room. It was ihurainated by a nunlike-. of
large and small Oriental lanterns rd large massive %dyer
and silver gilt candlebras. A sumptuous repast was served
up. The visiters did not begin to leave au& °Vaal:.
thr hilarity of some of the•oompany was prolonged to
a inure advanced hour. The whole. of these magnificent
entertainments passed off with the greatest eclat. All the
leading fashionahles in town. were present.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE‘v.i,
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MANCHESTER kACES.,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2.—The.Prodoes Stakes pt 60 setts.
each, h. ft. for three-yr-olds; colt!, gib. Sidi„.
Sat. Sib. Twa miles awl a distance. (Eight ttl.);a.)
Lord Derby's ch. by Whi.ker—Hosalba .... ... 1
Dlr. Houldsworth's b. c. Crescent
Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Barometer 3
Five paid.

The Wilton Stokes of 10 sore. each, with 50 SOWS. added;
three-yr-olds, Est. 41b. four, Sat. Sib. lire, Set: 1011 t.
six and aged, 93,. One mile and three planers.
(Nine Subs.)
Mr. Legrew na,hed b. c. Penrhos, 3 yrs
Mr. Clifton's b. c. Lely, by Peter Lely, 4 yrs
Two others stvarted.—Five paid.

Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, h. ft. for two-yr-olds ;
colts, Sst. 511►. fillies, Eist. 2lb. T. Y. C. (Sever Subs.)
Mr. Ilouldsworth's b. c. Simon
Mr. Young's br. f. The Golden Pippin -
Three others started.—Two paid.

A nee Handicap Stakes of SO sore. each, It. ft. for four-
yr olds. Twe miles and a distance. (Seven Subs.)
Mr. Beardsworth's b g. Independence, 7st. bib.
Lord Wilton's ch. c. Grandee, 7st. 10Ib. ..... —.—...."
Mr. Whitehead's b. c. St. Nicholas, 7st. 21b. a
Mr. Johnson's lir. c. Mercury, 7st 2lb 4
His Majesty's Plate of lOogs., for four-yr-olds, lOst. 211i3
five, 1 lst. six, 1 Ist. 51b. and med, 1 let. 71b.
three miles and a distance.
Lord Derby's ch. c. Mirabel, 4 yrs I I
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Durham, 2 2
Mr. Hamer's b. g. brother to Hexgrave, aged. 3 •k
Two others drawn.