The Sun.
London, England, 1806-08-25 00:00:00

MR. GOLDASIMID's FETE.

(Fa-

r ticul,rs,)

This was first Enterfainnient given in thit tie*
• and delightful Mansion. Nothing could be tonne
magnificent. ft Must be a gratifying reflection-to a
British MercL tit, when ,dis:inguisliect for honour,
inteoTity, and opulence, not only to find himself re-
ceived v:-ith pleasure nid .iatistation in the' first cir-
cles, but hecc.ine, in Lila, the enviable oompanion
of the l'i-inces and Nobles of the Land.
About-7 o'clock 1:1S ttoyal Highness the PRINCE
of WALES arrived in his bilrouche.and four, aCCOITI-
- by his Royal 144.,,liness‘ the I)cKE Of CAm-
BlilliGE, the Earl of MOIRA, and Mr. SHERIDAN.
His Royal Highness the DUKE of KENT had pre-
ceded' t hem some time,
About
11 nalfpaq 7. o'clock the company sat down
to a.very-Surnptuous dinner. The party consisted of
His kr)) al Highness the Prince of Wales.
Their R.o)al Highnesses the Dtik.,- of Clarence, Kent, and
Canituidge—( the Dukes -ot • York and Sussex sent apolo-
gies, owing to in.liSpoSition).
. The Lord Chancel) .r.
Earls Mora and Cowper.
• The Right Hon. General Fitzpatrick.
The Right. Hon. K. B. Sheridan.
Colonel Vl‘Nlahon.
111.1ot 1:1,)0L
Mr. Alderman Combe.
Messrs. (,iceii,vood, Dennison, Smith, Davison, Roberts,
Barclay, Scot!, Walsh Porter, A. Goldsmid, H. Cold.
smid, fi. Goi4sinul, E. Goldsmid, Des Simone, Asher
Goldsrnid, Goldstnici, Solomon, l3randon, Moses,:
Eli.sOn, &c &c &c.
His Royal Highness' the PRINCE of WALES sat
opposite the window that fronts.the. water, With' the
Earl of MoutA on his right; and the 'LORI) CHAN-.
CELLOR on his left. ,
The Dining-room in which dinner was served,
and the Anti4oorn. and Drawing-room, fornied'the
other front 'next the water, being.the side front.. The
dining-parlour was superbly illuminated with- a- cut:-
glass chandelier, which was suspended from the
Cieling. ,
• The tables Were-Covered for 36 persons,-and rich-
ly ortramented with frame-work, &c. on a platos of
coloured sand, with the Prince's feathers at each-
end. On the table stood several three-branched
lights ; and every other decoration Of the apt rirnent
was in proportion. All the plates, dishes, tureens,
&c. were of solid silver.

After dinner, and the toast of " The King,"
Messrs. BRAHAM and WALSH sung " God Sate the
in which the Prince joined most heartily.—.
After- ":The Navy," and " The Immortal Memory
of Lord. NELSON," Rule Britannia, ana_ other fa-.
'rewrite songs, duets, i rc. Were sung also.
. On the. health Of the PRINCE being given he ex-
pressed in the t-,arrnest terms the great satiSfaetion
Le had anticipated in the enjoyment of that day, in
which he had not been disappointed. Shortly after
the PRINCE rose again, and the most profound silence
reigned at table. He said, Gentlemen woUldanticil
pate to whom he alluded, when he informed them
be was about to drink the health of one of the best
men
.111. ins; he. hardly need say he meant - Mr,
Go LDS ID, whi) Wzis United with a. band of brat hers
-ull oeneVOlent.' like himself; he advanced no more
than what every one knew to be true.. Mr. GOLD-
sMID. had not only a heart to feel for the woe of
others; but a hand always stretched out ready to re-
heve.theal ; add:d to this, he knew him to be the
tried iriend of his, Country, for he bad • -
".Dene the State much se•vke,
. " And they knew
it—
and was one of the most zealous for the prosperity
"and glory of the Nation. His Royal Highness's
speech was received with reiterated plaudits. •
At the desert the. Ladies joined the company, and
at nine o'clock the whole party walked round the
grounds. The bridges, barge, colonnade, and temple,
were brilliantly illuminated. ,
Wines of the finest flavour and of the best quality
sparkled in abundancb on the festive board. A baud
of excellent Music played in the adjoining room.
During the time the Royal Brothers wer! at din-
ner Mrs. and'the Miss GOLDSMIDS entertained the
Ladies in another apartment, having dined 'previously
to the arrival of the. Gentlemen. • •• ,

• The PRINCE of. WALES and his Royal Brothers
were in high sPihts; the sound of the delightful
music, the splendour of the superb chandeliers, and
thentimerinas patent lamps which adorned •these de-
lightful, apartments, rendered it :one of the most
enchanting scenes imaginable.
After tea
ter the ,Concert commenced— -
.••
symphony—mozA RT. • .
Glee—" The harp's Wild Notes"--A,Trwoop.
DitetL It IDES.
Song; Weilsti--1‘ Ye Sainted Spirits"-,ATrwoon:
liaAasm and WALsts sung the following Duitto,
written purposely .for , the occasion. The• music
COlDpbsed ATTW OOD :

While venal Bards; with rude acclaim,
Extol a haughty Despot's fame,. •
And 'When he drives the Fiencts of.Wer,
With adulation load his Car, . .
The "lases liere, from Plenty's hoard.,
As Wit end Beauty deck the hoard,
Attune the Lyre, raj iic'd to sing "
In praise of Britain's future,King:
Chorus.
Fill then the bowl, with myrtle-hound,
Let Morden's root with mirth resound;
Mid every tongue this strain declare,
Long-live Britannia's Juy 4nd Heir

At ease reclin'd, or rob'd in Stec,
The G racers on his actions
her:!'er the Pet INCE is seen to rove,
There Pleasure sports, and frolics Love,
While A.t and Science o'er the land,.
smiles his losturing hand..
Arid with the Sons of Commerce blend
To greet the Nation's Hope and Friend.
Chorus.

Fill then the bowl, '
111.
But should Ambition's horde invade
This'acred Isle for Freedom made—
When Myriads, flitsli'd with ardour, glow,
To hurl destruttion on the Foe ;
Then foremost, with terrific mien,
Great G Loa Ein battle shall be seen,
ReSol v'd his destin'd Realm to save,
Or tall the bravest of the Brave.
• Chorus.
Fill then the bowl, &c.

NALDI, STORAGE, and BRAHAM, sung also vith
great etre& son bseautiful songs, duets, and trios,
till supper was announced. SALOMON led. ATT-
WOOD was at' the Piano-forte ; and the rest of the
Orchestra was numerous and complete. The glees
viere ably supported by Messrs:- BRAHANI, GOSS,
WkLSII, &c.
•

Atirr-supper Mr. 111ATHRws made his.. appear-
ance, and gave his imitations, to the admiration of:
the wilthe parry. - . ,