The Sun.
London, England, 1813-02-08 00:00:00

THE PitINCE REGENT'SIIALL & SUPPVIt.

The taste, splendour, and liberality which dis-
tinguished this entertainment correspond with
those of the hornier; but the arrangement of °ma-
ments, the transposition of furniture, and the ae.
commodations, gave a tout ensemble to the whole,
infinitely superior.
The QuEet4 and the Princesses ELIZABETH and:
MARY left the apartments of the/Duke of Cufa-
BERLAND, wherein they partook of an'early din-
tier, at a quarter before nine o'clock, and proceed,
ed from thence, in their state sedan chairs, .to
Carlton-house. Abotit nine in the evening, the
Nobility and 'Gentry invited, began to form the
line of communication marked out from the top
of St. James's-street to the bottom, and thence
along Fall Mall, to thnscene of splendour, and
hospitality. About halt-past eleven o'clock the
carriages ceased to arrive.,
We shall not attempt to describe the magnifi-
cence displayed throughout the whole of the in,
tenor; hut proceed immediately to the Ball-room.
This magnificent structure, which is now used
as a Council-rooM, was hung with the richest
draperies of blue velvet, enriched with massive
fringes of real gold, 'half a yard deep. Five chan-
deliers of matchless beauty and perfection illumi-
nated the apartment. The floor was chalked
with appropriate devices in the best possible
style. •In the recess of the principal windows,
a temporary orchestra as erected to contain
fourteen choice musicians, selected and ably
led by the celebrated Gow. All: were in per-
fect readiness'ithalf-past ten. At this time the
QUEEN appeared, handed in. by thiPitNce, and
followed by Lord Clutates BENTINCE, carrying a
rich velvet cushion, which (when her Majesty was
seated on a chair at the upper end of the room)
hiS Lordship placed under her feet. The Princess.
ELIZABETH sat down by the side of her Ma-
jesty. The company were then all standing
around the room ; the Ladies were attired mostly
in white silks, ornamented with the most exqui-
sitely wrought lace of the same colour) those
worn by the Marchioness of HERTFORD and. the
Countess of CHOLMoNDELEY, were really most
unique. The female head-dress was the sam e through-
out, namely, a-la -greque, with a plume of ostrich
feathers, introduced solely in compliment to the
REGENT'S crest. The greater proportion of the
Gentlemen were dressed a- /a ; the
PnINCr:, and his Royal Brothers, except the Duke
of CLARENCE, Wore Field-Marshals' uniforms.--
The tatter Was in the dress of au Admiral. Whilst
the I G couples that stood up for the first country-
dance were getting in order, and the :mu-
sicians preparing, the accomplished Lady of
the RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR caught the eye of
the QUEEN. The Lord in :Waiting was coat-
mended to notify her MAJESTY'S- pleasure, that
she should approach the ROYAL PRESENCE,
and take a seat on the left hand of her MAJESTY,
who conversed with this Lady during the greater
part of the evening, and was highly pleased with
her fascinating manners. Ott the right of her
MAJerrir, sat the Princess of CONDE. The
PRINCE REGENT called the first dance; it was the
celebrated Scots tune of " go no more to pis
town." '('lie Duke of CLARENcRsnd the Princess
MARY led OiL followed by the Duke of Cirmitan-
LAND and the Prince CH ARLOTTf. of WALES. The
next in suclession were as follow
Lord *Minton Lay Graham.
• Lord Burghers!) Lady O. thallium
Lord Brooke . . Miss BarikrA.
Mr. Long Brenesley Lady M. Graham.
Colonel Virten Countess of Jersey.
• Mr. Montague Miss WelleAlty Pole.

The Princess Cfi.uu went ilo‘vn only two

dances, when her Highness compla;ned Of faiigne.
Princess MARY went through no les! 'than mitt►
dances, with her acctisrouied ' The other
principal dances Were " -Mss Johnitone" and
Draycot ilouse." The PRINCU REGENT seldom
contioucd long in.onesittiation ; his Royal High.-
IIeSS walked and conversed with the utniust gaiety,
with almost every individual present. it was re-
marked that his Royal Highness never looked;
better'.

Previous to thell,, the company promenaded
through ,the State Rooms, and partook of tea,
coffee, and other refreshments. Colonel BRAD-
pn was selected for the honour of presenting tea
to the Princess Cuatmorre., which• be did in the
most graceful manner, .on ',gold plate, abort a
quarter before 'll. The Itoyal.Family, consisted
of the QUEEN, PRINCE REGENT, Prumess Cumt%
LoTTE, Prineeises, ELI zaae-r aild, Malty , , Duke
and Duchess of Youx„.the Dukes of CE.ARENCE,
KENT, CAII+IBERLANO, and CARIERIDGE, and the
Princess Sotint.t of GimuCRSTER, The QueeN,

leaning on the FRIV:CiI.3 arm, aceotnirauied by the
other branches of the RoyalFatnily, conversed fami-
liarly with the companyessembled. The third dance
was " The Prince Regent," led off by the Duc
DE ilisstitt and Princess CHARLOTTE. The fourth
dance wits " Oraycot House," which was led
off bythe Duke of CE, A RUN CR and Princess MARY ;
at the conclusion of this dance, the Band Struck
up the " Fairy Dance.': The dancing was sus-
pended
about one o'cloek preparations were
then made for the company to adjourn to supper,
in the conservatory and splendid range at rooms,
which was served up in the first style, and in the
most correct manner, under the direction of Mr.
WAVER, (who distinguished himself by his sn-
perior skill at the former fete, The Royal 'Family,
and the select party, descended front the Gold Room,
by a private stair-case, to the Conservatory. The
other distinguished characters went flown the grand
stair. case; and, in order to guard against the effects
of damp in the Conservatory, flues were skilfully
laid Underneath it. The beautiful Gothic lamps
were suspended from the arches, as,well'as those
magnificent lustres in the state apartments, The
.PAINcEIS table was laid for sixty-five, (allowing
18 inches for each person) in the most superb,
and elegant manner. The Queest and PatNce
RROEHT sat at the head ; the princess CHAR-
LOTTE sat on the right hand of the Doke
of YORK S the other branches of the Royai
Family sat among the Ambassadors and their
Ladies ; the Loan Cum4cELLon sat et the bottom
of the table. The Dukes of BEDFORD, NORFOI•K
"AMSTER, RVTLAND, and MANCHESTER, ttio:A of
the Cabinet Ministers, the gro(int of the Stole,
the (Akers of State belonging to the QtrrEN and
the PRINCE itriGssT, some Foreigners of (Usti"—
of the pri
tion, and a few ncipal Nobility, cour.