The Sun.
London, England, 1822-06-22 00:00:00

HIS MAJESTY'S BALL

GENTRY.

On Thursday evening his MAJESTY gave his
Annual Ball and Supper to the juvenile branches of the Nobi-
lity and Gentry. In order to avoid any restraint on the occa-
sion, all State observances were dispensed with. The male part
of the company appeared for the most part in the Windsor uni-
form, in which his MAJESTY himself was dressed. The only
appearance of State was on the part of the servants, who were
all most superbly attired.
The entertainment was given in the lower suite of rooms,
which are considerably longer than the state rooms, the Gothic
room and the room adjoining it at the west end of the Palace.
which were first opened for the entertainment of the Emperor
of Russia, being added to the general building of the Palace.
At the east end of the suite of rooms is the admirable conser-
vatory, distinct from the Palace, extending in the gardens as
far as the back of Sir Walter Stirling's house in Pall-mall,
and Iron this occasion it was brilliantly illuminated with va-
riegated lamps, patent lamps, and chinese lanterns. At the
upper end a pyramid circle of most choice growing flowers anti
plant was formed, but leaving a perfect view of the stained
glass at the end of the royal arms, &c. On each side refresh-
ments were provided ; on one side was tea, negus, &c. and on
the other was choice fruits, confectionery, ices, &c. The floor
of the dining room, adjoining the conservatory, was chalked
with fanciful and appropriate devices. The whole of the ex-
tensive suite of rooms were perfumed with fragrant flowers
from the Royal Gardens at Kew, &c., and were brilliantly il-
luminated with wax lights.
His Majesty, with a due regard to the early habits of his
juvenile visitors, invited them at the early hour of half-past
eight o'clock. They began to arrive soon after eight, accom-
panied by their parents, with excessive joy and delight beam-
ing on all their countenances. Their dresses were all new for
the occasion. The young Ladies fanciful frocks ; the young
Gentlemen short blue coats or jackets, anti generally white
trowsers. His Majesty received them upon their arrival in his
usual kind, elegant, and affectionate manner.
The dancing commenced %with much joy, and continued till
near twelve, when the Gothic and adjoining rooms were opened
for supper. His Majesty was seated in the midst of his juvenile
visitors, and appeared highly delighted on the occasion.
After supper some waltzes were danced by the parents • and
about a quarter past one the company broke up, gratified be-
yond expression at the generous reception and elegant enter-
tainment they had experienced.
Among the company present were—their Royal Highnesses
the Princess Augusta, and the Duchess of Kent, accompanied
by the Princess Feodore; the Duke of Devonshire, Earl Gower,
and a few other distinguished characters who have no families.

FASHIONABLE ARRI VA LS.
The Earl and Countess of Farnham, and the Misses Fox, at
the Pulteney Hotel, Piccadilly, from Ireland ; Col. G. Smyth,
at the London Hotel, Albemarle-street, from Berks.
DEPARTURES.—The Earl and Countess of Surrey, for their
seat, Notts ; Mrs. Burr and family, from Portland-place. for
Homelacy, Herefordshire ; Sir George and Lady Sitwell, from
the Pulteney Hotel, for their seat, Rennlshaw Hall, near Ches-
terfield ; Mrs. Rice, from ditto, for Dover.
BATH ARRIVALS.—Hon. Mr. Grey, Hon. F. A. Prettie,
flon. Miss Butler, Sir Francis Drake—Admiral and Mrs.
Page, Lieut.-Colonel Daubeny, Major and Mrs. Cope, Major
Kirkwood, Capt. Houlton, Capt. Moore, Capt. Macan, Capt.
Newton, Capt. Tyler, Lieut. Frazer, Lieut. Justice—Reverend
Archdeacon Herron, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hillier, Rev. Mr,
Crawley, Rev. Mr. Attlebury.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LlFE.—Yesterday was married at
Marylebone New Church, by the Very_ Reverend the Dean of
CANTERBURY, DAVID PENNANT, Esq. of Downing, in the
County of Flint, to the Lady CAROLINE SPENCER.
CHURCHILL, only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of
MARLRoitoL GlL—The Bride was attended by Ladies Caro-
line Ashley Cooper and Caroline Stewart, Miss Crofton, and
Miss Inge, as Bride Maids ; and the families of the Earls of
Shaftesbury, Galloway, and Lifford ; Lord and Lady Robert
Spencer, Lord Henry Spencer Churchill, Lord Clifden, Lady
Amelia and Mr. Boyce, Lady Harriet and Miss Chichester,
Lady Elizabeth, Mr. and Miss Inge, the Hon. Edward and
Lady Katherine Stewart, the Hon. James and Miss Stewart,
Sir Henry and Lady Peyton, wi'.ll numerous other friends of
the two families, were present on this interesting occasion.—
immediately after the ceremony the happy couple set off in a
chaise and four for Stockgrave, near Fenny Stratford.
• The nuptials between Lawrence Peel, Esq. and Lady Jane
Lennox, second daughter of the Dowager Duchess of Rich.
mond, are to be solemnized on Friday week.

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