The Sun.
London, England, 1822-12-03 00:00:00

FASHIONABLE PARTIES.

The Earl of Harrowby gave a grand Dinner yesterday, at his
Lordship's residence, Grosvenor-square. .
Sir Humphrey Davy gave an elegant dinner yesterday, to a
party of eminent men.
The Earl of Liverpool entertained a Diplomatic Circle on
Sunday, at Coombe Wood.
Sir Benjamin Hobhouse gave a Grand Dinner last week.
Mr. Greenwood gave a Grand Entertainment yesterday, at
his house, in Audley-square.

FEMALE FASHIONS.
From La Belle Assemblee for December.

EVENING DRESS.—Round dress of white satin, with a
row of the same next the hem, boullone, and waving ornaments
of double satin, tulle, or crape finishing the border, over which
trimming is a careless wave, ending en medalions. The cor-
sage of puckered tulle, with roukaux of white satin placed
lengthwise ; the sleeves ornamented to correspond, but the
rouleaux divided by a row of small fillagree white buttons.—
The hair in dishevelled ringlets a l'antivue, adorned with full
blown roses. Necklace of several rows of pearls, richly twisted.
White satin shoes, white kid gloves, and small rose coloured
shepherd's pouch reticule, with pearl tassels.

From Ackermann': Repository of Arts, Fashions, 4.c. for
December.

CARRIAGE MORNING DaEss.—lfigh dress of mulberry-
coloured velvet, fastened behind. The collar is unornamented
and projecting, and admits a full lace ruff. The long sleeve
nearly fits the arm, and is finished with a pyramidal ornament
of leaves composed of velvet, edged with a double cord of gm: de
Naples : the base of the pyramid extends round the bottom of
the sleeve, and confines it at the wrist. The epaulette consists
of squares of velvet, edged with two rows of gros dc Naples
cord, and fastened at each point with knots of cord : across the
bust, the pyramidal ornament is arranged longitudinally. Broad
band of velvet edged with cord round the waist, and fastened
behind with an elegant cut 'steel buckle. At the bottom
of the skirt are three rows of chinchilla fur, equidistant, which
harmonizes beautifully with the rich colour of the velvet. Long
tippet and muff of chinchilla. Velvet bonnet to correspond ;
the front at the edge is trimmed, within and without, with
fluted velvet, and interspersed with wolves' teeth, or velvet
points, edged with two rows of gros de Naples cord : the crown
is low, and a folded fiche crosses it in part, and ties under the
chin : a plume of white ostrich feathers, fastened by a cluster
of velvet points, surrounding a steel star, is placed on the right
side of the bonnet, and falls gracefully towards the front.—
Bonnet cap of blond, with full border. Boots the same colour
as the pelisse. Gloves citron colour.
EVENING DRESS.—Dress of plain net Over a gold-coloured
satin slip, lined throughout; the hem and two tucks wadded.
The body of the dress is rather high, cut round, and edged
with white satin : its fulness is horizontal, and regulated with
perpendicular rouleaus of white satin, equidistant at the top,
but approaching towards their termination at the waist, which
is rather long, and confined by a white satin band, fastened
behind with an elegant pearl clasp in the centre of a satin bow.
Very full court sleeves of net, with isatin rouleaus from the
shoulder, set in a band round the arm. At the bottom of the
skirt is a triple row of white satin chevrons, which are continued
to a point nearly half a yard up the right side of the dress, and
gradually descend behind, till they unite with those at the bor-
tom. The head-dress is a garland of fancy flowers, interspers-
ed with golden ears of corn ; the hair in light and playful co-
ours, a little parted in front. Necklace, ear-rings, and brace-
lets, of pearl and topaz. Long white kid gloves. White satin
shoes, with gold trimming. Silk kerchief of elegantine.
From the Ladies' Magazine, ( New Series.)

COSTUME FOIL A DRESS DINNER PARTY.—An elegantly
made dress of white gros de Naples, with the corsage finished
by ornaments of white satin in points, forming a delicate foliage
trimming, interspersed with knots of satin cordon. A full
sleeve of tulle, ornamented next the shoulder with a plaited
white satin epaulette, and finished next the elbow with a quil-
ling of blond. The skirt of the dress ornamented with drapery
of satin, rouleaux and rosettes of tulle. The hair arranged as
for full dress, and surmounted by plumes.—The above dress is
peculiarly calculated for grand christening dinners, or for the
first dinner given by a noble and wealthy pair after their
marriage.

EVENING, 011 MUSICAL PARTY FULL DRESS.—A dress
of gossamer satin, or of Urling's patent lace, trimmed accord-
ing to fancy. A scarlet turban of striped crape or corded gauze,
confined by gold ornaments ; worn without feathers at the music
party, but, when for evening dress, crowned with a plume of
marabout, or ostrich feathers. On entering, and on quitting
the concert-room, a scarlet evening wrapper, as represented in
the engraving, is thrown over the dress : this wrapper has a
large pelerine cape, and collar standing up : it is wadded, lined
with white satin, and relieved by a trimming of the same
material.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—On Tuesday last, in Dublin,
the Hon. Thomas Browne, brother to the Earl of Kenmare, to
Catherine, daughter and co-heiress of the late Edmund O'Cal-
laghan, Esq. of Kilgory, county Clare. The ceremony was
performed at Mount-Catherine, the seat of her mother, Mrs.
Payler, by the Right Rev. Dr. O'Shaughnessy, Roman Ca-
tholic Bishop of Killaloe.
The King had neither dinner nor evening party at the Pavi-
lion, on Tuesday and Wednesday, nor yesterday. The Duke
of Dorset, Lord St. Helens, Lady Gwyder, the Earl and
Countess Cowper, Mr. Luttrell, and Sir William Congreve,
were honoured by being of the Royal dinner party on Thurs-
day.--The Marquis of Anglesea, the Earl of Galloway, Lord
Uxbridge, and Sir Arthur Paget, took leave, and were in the
Palace departure list on Tuesday.—The Marquis, Lord Ux-
bridge, and Sir Charles Paget, are now on a vis►t to the Duke
and Duchess of Richmond, at Goodwood.—( Hampshire Tele-
graph, Dcc. 2.)
NEWPORT, Nov. 29.—The Annual Court Leet, or Law
Day, at Carishrooke, on Friday last, was held before Robert
Clarke, Esq. and Mr. Yelf, when Mr. Edward Pittis and Mr.
Williams were elected High Constables for the ensuing year.
Afterwards upwards of forty Farmers and other respectable
persons sat down at the Red Lion Inn to an excellent dinner,
and the day was spent with much harmony.

FREE GARDENERY.—On the 22d the Ve-
nerable Bede's Lodge opened a new Lodge at Brother Lamb's
Butcher-Bank, Newcastle, under the name of Solomon's Lodge
of Free Gardeners : The following Brothers were duly installed,
viz. W. Oldfield, ; R. Thirlwell, D.M. ; W. Sur-
tees, P.AL ; J. Lister, S.W. ; W. Joice, J.W. ; the Rev. R.
IVasney, Chaplain ; R. Lamb, Treasurer; T. Younge' Sec.
James Steel, J.T. : and J. Ross, O.T.—The Brethren after-
wards sat down to an excellent dinner, and spent the afternoon
with that harmony which is always the sure attendant on Free
Gardeners.
LUDICROUS MISTAKE.—One of our most re-
spected Members of the Judicial Bench was
lately at Harrowgate, whence he intended to date
a letter, but not knowing the orthography of the
town he asked the waiter if there was a Win
it. " Oh ! yes, my Lord," said the waiter,
" many, but my roaster will not suffer any of
them to enter here,"