The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-23 00:00:00

THE RING.

Vi-INDson, JUNE 22.—This afternoon a little before three
o'clock the KING left the Castle for the Lodge, where his
Alajesty will dine, and then proceed in his travelling carriage
to Cariton.l'alace, attended by an escort of the Royal Horse
Guards. It is not certain that the R:ric- will return to the
Lodge on Saturday.

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PRINCE LEOrOLD'SENTERTAINMENT.—:uonuay nignt,
Prince LEOPOLD gave his third grand party for the season,
which was conducted upon. the same scale of state, splendour,
and magnificence as the two. former. The company
.began, to
arrive a few minutes before 10 o'clock, and continued to do.so
till half.-past 12. The Ladies were superbly dressed in
.new
dresses, many of which were trimmed with gold. The head-
dresses and ornatnents were extremely costly and brilliant.—
Mrs. Watson Taylor was again one of the Ladies superbly de-
corated with diamonds mr.her head, and ornaments.of various
descriptions, varying from those she wore on a former occasion.
The Hon Mrs. Hone had,also :a brilliant -display of diamonds
on her head, and- also wore two .necklaces of emeralds and
diamonds; The Marchioness of -Winchester, the Countess of
Harewood, the Dowager Duchesss of Rutland, and the Morelli°.
MISS of Lanilonacrry wore a number of costly jewels. The
different'branches of the Royal. Family were received and con-
ducted into the tirawining-roont by. Sir R. Gardiner and Capt.
Cost,. the Equerries. of (Prince Leopold. The refreshment-
-tool-us ware thrown aped about half-paSt 11,o'elock. A most
princely. banquet was di played, 'well in regard to splendid
ornaments and decorations 'as in a'profuse supply of rarities,
the confectionery of every' description- being most, deliciously
flavoured. The company were again gratified with a Concert,
by performers of the first eminence; which. commenced a little
before eleven o'clock, and concluded-at ten minutes past one.
The following were amen', the distinguished throng :—The
Duke and Duchess of Clarence, -the Duke and Duchess of
Glinteetiter, the Duchess *of Kent, Princess Augusta, Princess
Sophia Matilda, the Prince of Leimengen, Prince Reusd'Ehers-
dorf Lobenstein and Gera, and Princess reodore ; the Dukes of
Wellington, Northumberland, Somerset, and Leinster ; the
Ihiehesses of Northumberland, Dowager Rutland,
Rutland, Somerset, Leeds, Richmond, and Argyll.
Lady G n ANT tra at gave one of the most splendid balls of the
season on Monday evening, at the elegant mansion of the Coun-
tess de Grey, in St. James's-square. The spacious suite of
drawing-rooms, which are equal if not superior to any in the me-
tropolis, were thrown open, and were lighted up with great bril-
liancy. The front drwina.--rooln was fitted up with great ele-
gance for dancing ; the back drawing-room was appropriated
for refreshments. The supper, which consisted of every deli-
cacy, was laid in the dining-parlour. The ball commenced
about eleven o'clock ; it was past six yesterday- morning before
the whole of the company had left ; to enumerate them would
be to name all the distinguished fashionables in town.
The Duchess of WELLINGTON will have a grand assembly
tomorrow evening, at Apsley House. His 111 aJESTY has sig-
nified his pleasure to honour her Grace with his presence.

Faxc Y Bar.r..--I,ady BEECHEY last night opened her ex-
tensive mansion in Harley-street to a very large assemblage of
friends, who were estimated tie -amount to more than 600. A
more pleasing, interesting, and varied entertainment we never
witnessed. A vast variety of visitors appeared in fancy dresses,
but all without masks, and .but very few in ordinary dresses.—
The company arrived front ten o'clock at night till after one in
the morning. The'visitors wore the habits of all countries,
and many of them were in the most splendid attire.. Quadrilles
took place in the earlier part of the night, and'continued till a
late hour. Refreshments of all kinds were provided. A hand
of wind inArtunents saluted the company as they arrived,—
Musical performances took place in the spacious exhibition-
room : Signor De Begnis, Pagliadini, Signora Caste:pa, and
some accomplished amateurs, amused the company witn songs,
duets, quintetts, &c. An ample: stepper followed, and never
was an entertainment of this kind conducted with more regu-
larity, or productive 'of mote gratifying amusement. The
amiable Hostess and her family were assiduous and unceasing
in attention to the guests. There were a considerable number
of beautiful and elegant ladies present. We ought not to close
this account without noticing the admirable works of Sir Wm.
Bcechey which adorned the severarrooms, and which well
account for the protection which the talents of this eminent artist
received trout our late revered Sovereign, and render hint
one of the most esteemed and fashionable Portrait Painters
of the present day. We left, the place between two and three
o'clock, and there appeared hut little diminution of the com-
pany, who seemed at that time to be willing to prolong their
enjoyment of such a scene-of diverSiged plea Sure and attentive
hospitality.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
Lord W. Lennox, at Lamb's Hotel, Conduit-street, from
Windsor ; Colonel and the Misses Stapleton, at the British
Hotel, Jennyn-street, from a tour; • Colonel and Mrs. Philips,
at Blake's Hotel, Jertnyn-street, from a tour ; Lady Louisa
Hervey and the Misses Ilervey, at the li'de Park Hotel, Hyde
Park-place, from Park ; James West, Esq. at ditto, from Als-
cot Park ; Adm. Nugent, at ditto.

KING'9 TiIEATItE.--The popular Opera of
Le Nozze di Figaro, supported by the wonderful
powers of CATALANI,in Susanna,and the charming
singing as well as acting of Madame Da BEGNIS,
in the Countess, drew a crowded audience last
night. They were both highly applauded.—
Dc BEGNIS, also in Figaro, partook liberally of
public favour. The Opera altogether and the
dances went off with general approbation.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

WOOIMICII GARRISON RACES, JUNE 22.

A Plate of 50 sovereigns, the gift of the Officers of Artillery,
to hoses that never won a plate or sweepstakes. Heats,
2 miles.
Mr. Percival named Mr. Farrell's b. f. 3 yrs. Gat. 71bs l I
Col. Parker named Mr. Colman's b. f. Mayfly, 3 yrs. 2 3
Capt. NVyld named Mr. Abbey's Jobson, 3 yrs. Est; 71b. 3 2
Mr. Pickard named Ms. Turner's My Lord, 5 yrs. Bst. 71b. dis.
The winner the favourite. Doekary pulled My Lord up
early in the race.—Easy.
The Back Stakes of 3 soy. each, with 25 added. One mile

Beats, Gentlemen Riders.
Major R. Jones's b. g. by Woldsrmin, aged, I2st.
111 r. Pickard's Danvers, aged, 12st.
Major Grant's Creeper, b yrs old, list. 41b.
Mr. F. ‘irardle's bl. m. by -.llaek Diamond

Vtron inn canter.

Waterloo Stakes of 5 soy. each, with 25. added. Heats, Two
Miles. Gentlemen Riders.
Major R. Jones's Pantomime, 4 yrs, lOst. 91b. - I I
Major Turner named Mr. Ramsay's Bajazet, aged, 12st. 2 dr
Capt. Wylde named Mr. Dickenson's Water, aged, I2st. 3 2
Col. Parker named Mt. Coleman's Chance, aged, 12st. 4 3
Lieut. Brown named 31r. Cook's (Ethe, 6 yrs, 12st. 5 dr
The first heat was a severe one, and Bajazet ran against a
dragoon's horse close at the coming-in post. On returning to
the scale lie fell with Mr. Best, his jockey, and died upon the
spot. No doubt the death of the horse was accelerated by the
severe beat.—A military band played (luring the sports.

HEREFORD CITY ELEcTroN.---A very name-
rous meeting of the independent Freemen of the'
city of Hereford, residing in and about the me-,
tropolis, was held at the White Lion Inn, in Ox-
ford-street, on Monday evening last, for the pur-
pose of personally expressing their support and.
determined exertion to secure the return of E. B.
CLIVE, Esq. as one of their representatives in
Parliament, on the resignation of ft. P. Scunit-
MORE, Esq. The Chair was taken by Captain
PHILLIPS, and the company partook of an excel-
lent supper provided for the occasion, after which
several very animated speeches were delivered in
support of the independent representation of the
Icity, and the company unanimously pledged
themselves to support the election of Mr. CLIVE.