The Sun.
London, England, 1841-06-21 00:00:00

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Friday being the anniverer • of the battle of Waterloo,.
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his Grace the Duke of Wellington gave his annual banquet at
Apsley-house to the officers who had distinguished themselves,
under his command in that glorious victory.
The gallery, one of the most splendid apartments in the me-
tropolis for its decorations and valuable paintings, corny riling
some of the finest works of the Italian, Spanish, and Dutels
schools, was appropriated fof the banquet. The table was illu-
minated from the magnificent colossal candelabra presented to.
his Grace by the late Emperor of Russia, and displayed a costly
dinner service of gull plate, originally belonging to the late
Duke of York. Along the centre. of the table was placed a
beautiful silver plateau, a gift from the Portuguese Govern-
merit, upwards of twelve feet lung.
The beaufet may be said to have groaned under the burden
of its gorgeous collection of ornamental plate, in the midst a
which the shield of Achilles formed the most conspicuous ob-
ject. That superb tribute was the gift of the princely user_
chants of the City of London, and is always the grand attraction
of the sideboard.

The guests of the Gallant Duke began to arrive shortly be-
fore seven o'clock, at which hour his Royal Highness tbc Duke,
of Cambridge arrived. His Royal Highness, as a visitor, ne
doubt, fully appreciated the great favour granted ; for the noble
strictly confines the circle to his companions in arms.
who e.: present at. Waterloo.
The fie-e of the Ist Grenadier Guards, the Duke's re-
giment, was stationed in the vestibule, and played selections
Donizetti, &c. On the ar-
from the operas of Beti. e he was received with the band
2.".l!°"'n't
rival of the Duke of C name:
playing the national anthem.
The assemblage of the " heroes" o: Waterleo was more nu-
merous than last year, although time yeb:rly makes ravages in
the ranks of these veteran warriors. Covers here laid fur se-
venty-five..
The Marquis of Anglesey, who was obliged from indisposi-
tion to be absent himself from the banquet last year, was
among the Duke's guests, apparently in excellent health and
spirits.
His Excellency, General Alan, the late Spanish Minister,
whose gallantry is well known to the readers of the history of
the Peninsular campaigns, did not occupy a chair at Ole fes-
tive board this year, having obeyed the recall of his GoT7exu-
ment only a few weeks since.
The only foreigner present ou this occasion was his Excel-
lency Prince Castelcicala, the Neapolitan envoy, who also
dined with the noble and gallant host last year.
'f he subjoir.ed is a list of the guests, as nearly es
it has been
possible to ascertain the names :—Field Marsha! his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, his Excellency Prince Cas-
teleleala, General Marquess of Anglesey, General
Lieutenant-general Lord Seaton, Major-general Lord al`-
toan, Colonel I,old Hotham, Lieutenant-Co!. Lord Sarv4se
Lieut.-General Lord Fitzroy Somerset, Lieutenant-Gen,nal
Sir Hussey Vivian, General Viscount Beresferd, General Llir
John 0. %'andeleur, Lieutenant-General Sir James Kempt.
Lieutenant-G, neral Murray, Lieutenant-General Sr A. Hal-
kett, Lient.-Geceral the Bon. Edward Lygon, Lieut. -eriaat-
General Sir Atidrew Barnard, Lieutenant-General Sir Edward:
Ken-icon, Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Adam, Liet.o--
General Sir T. Reynell, Lieutenant-General Sir John Lain-
best, Lieutenant-General Sir George Quieten. Major-General
Sir Henry Hardinge, Major-General Sir Arthur Cifton,
Major-General sir John Woodford, Major-General Sir Charles
Broke Vere, Bart., .11ajoi-Gereral Sir George Seovcil,
Major-General Henry Wvinthain, Major-Geeeral S;r Eo-
ward Bowater, Colonel. Sir Hugh D. Ross, Colonel-
Gurwood, Colonel Anson, Colonel Rowan, Major-General
Sir John Waters Major-General Clement Hill, Lieutenant-
Colonel Sir Charles Dance, Colonel Taylor, Colonel Hunter
Blair, Colonel Stawel, Colonel Bentinex, Colonel Parkinsen„
Major-General D'Oyley, Colonel J. Hay, Colonel Townshend,.
Colonel Reeve, Colonel Simpson' Colonel Egerton, Colonel
Alix, Colonel O'Malley, Colonel 0. Grant, Major-General
J. W. Sleigh, Hon. Colonel Dawson Darner, Colonel Daw-
kins, Major-General Sir H. Willoughby Broke, Major-Gene-
ral Sir R. Gardiner, Major-General Sir John May, Colonel
W. Drummond, Colonel B. Drummond, Lieutenant-General
Sir Henry Askew, Colonel Gold, Colonel Sir Horatim
Townshend, &c.

Shortly after half-past seven the Duke, accompanied by his.
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, and followed by his•
gahant guests, entered the banquet-room.
The band then removed to the staircase, and eontinua
playing :at intervals throughout the dinner.
'ille'pltrty broke up shortly after eleven.
A large congregation assembled outside the gates of Artsley
I-Jottle,.Ai „piscine thetn was an old Chelsea pensioner, who,.
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~ tseeinf art, a vast combination of ideas,
an altettipalcelerint ' i44r every variety of effect, and ad-
dreeiViiirns-Oror! eirOg. Now there is a rude reckless-
riesAerseetlilre etetteettid'ineces are hurried along with a bac-
charialiiya nes' alieierieleioinance is heard, and the storm of
gaiety 1s for a while "eushed; now fiend-songs are muttered
(ier ground in characteristic tones—now departed spirits are
'Called to earth to revel in preternatural voluptuousness—now
the songs of love and solicitude are raised in mild repreach—
now a church chorus resounds above the works of daikness.
ljeaven, hell, chivalry, love, licentiousness, purity, all have
their part in the varied drama, all means are adopted to effect
every combination of voice, and everywhere is the orchestra
introduced with some new expression. At the same time the
work is designed as a spectacle, the most imperative demand is,
made fer every description of scenery, for tne most gorgeous
costume, for a corps de ballet of peculiar talent, for it is not
every denseuse that can give its full import to the revivifies-
tion of the nuns. Every sense should be addressed for the
merle to produce its designed effect, and the utitost exertion is
required in every department of the. Theatre where it is
produced.
It is not the most successful effort of the German company.
Whether from the circumstance that the subject has been
treated in every possible shape, as opera, ballet, and melodrame,
the incidents have ceased to be effective, or whether a et eater
brilliancy in its
.production was required to give the public a
• fresh impulse, we cannot de6ie. It was, to be sure, very welt
put on the stage, but there was not that perfect magnificence
which is necessary to give every scer.e its force. , The first act,
the gaming scene, with the joyous recurrence of the favourite
theme, went off admirably, and indeed the opera proceeded as
web as possible till the scene of the nuns, which was not nearly
effective enough to render palatable the extraordinary incident
of the revivification, and somewhat of a chill was produced.
From this moment the progress was rather heavy, and iwny of
the audience gave evident signs of weariness at the end"Gf the
four hours which the opera lasted. •
It was very well sustained. Staudigl, who is admirable in
everything, chose noble voice can accomplish every difficulty,
whose cousumniate art can accommodate itself to every cha-
racter, seemed to excel himself as the fiend liertram. He
never became the mere mortal , wherever he stood he was
the sueernatural figure that cast a spell over the scene.
His insinuating persuasive manner was chilling, the agony
of his grief appalling, his command majestic, while every
expression of the music was given with fulness and the
confidence of a master. Stoeckel Ileinefetter, as Alice, did
all that could be done by the most intense feeling, and a
most. powerful voice ; but a little more light and shade---
a little cessation of effort—would have been refreshing.
lit the last scene but one, when she drags Robert from the
:tend, the violence of her exertion occasionally marred the
quality of her notes. The most favourite airs in the opera,
Robert, toi que j'aime," and " Mole de ma vie," (we give
them their French names) were sung by Madame Schield,
as the Princess. This lady has great dramatic talent, is capable
of expressing the most fervent passion, she has some good clear
notes, and often executes well, but, unfortunately her voice is
not equal, and a note violently pushed forth is frequently suc-
ceeded by one of no value -whatever, with occasionally a false
intonation. • It must be remembered that Dorus Gras has
somewhat spoiled us for these two songs. Tichatschek, as
Robert, sang with good feeling, introducing some very sweet
falsetto notes, and acted with animation. The choruses were
full, vigorous, and energetic, entering, as the Germans always
do, into the spirit of the scene. r
At the conclusion the principal vocalists were called for, but
there were several sounds which could not be mistaken for ap-
probation, and which were first called forth by a certain solo on
the born, which was played in a style which, if not beautiful,
was at least truly original. Her Majesty and the Prince
honoured with their presence the theatre, which was much
fuller than it has generally been this season.

GRAND CALEDONIAN FANCY

DRESS BALL.

The annual ball for 'the benefit of the Scottish Hospital
and the Caledonian Asylum tool: .
place on Friday, at Willis's-
rooms, King-street,
Si'. James's •ssquinaret.ownl, wisas,eaarttlyenadtd
attended,
ustia,„ by almost all the fashionables
thou-
sand persons were present. The costumes
and variety, fully equalled, if not surpassed, ' both in richness
exhibited on
any former occasion. The Highland barb and military uni-
forms were the predominating costumes of the evening. At
twelve o'clock, the boys, 70 in number, preceded by the High-
land pipers, to the tune of " The Highland Laddle," entered
the ball-room. Their clean and healthy appearance vi as the
theme of general observation. The children having retired,
dancing commenced, and was kept up till an early hour in the
morning, with much spirit. The ballivas conducted and went
off with as much eclat as on any former occasion. Amongst
the company present we observed the Duchess of Inverness,
the Countess of Zetland, the Countess of Kilrnorey, the Mar-
quis of Londonderry, the Marchioness of Londonderry, the
Duke of Argyll, the'Duchess of Argyll, the lllarquis of Hast-
ings, the Marchioness of Hastings, the Countess of Surrey, the
Marquis of Huntly, the Countess of Carnwath, the Earl of
Cardigan, the Viscountess Duncaunon, the Marquis of Head-
fort, the Duchess of Somerset, the Duchess of SutherlanntLedas,dstih(,e
Countess of Morton, the Lady Emily Foley, the Countess of
Ladies
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Haddington, the Countess of Wemyss and March, the Countess
of Hoseberr, Lady Saltoun, Lady Elizabeth Gower, Lady. Mary
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Knox, It.N.,Lad Worsley Holmes, Miss Worsley Homes.
the Honourable Mrs. Knox, Lady Selina Needham, Lord
and Lady Leigh, Lady Jane Charteris, Lady Charlotte
Fletcher. Lady belino Lady
Needham, the Honourable Julia Anna
Leigh, the lion. William Leigh, the Hon. Mise E. Leigh,
Mrs. Peel, Sir Gabriel Wood, Lady Wood, the Honourable
Mrs. -Wyndham, Miss Wyndham, Miss Seymour, the Hon.
William Henniker, Lord Camoys, Lady Camoys' the Hen. K.
and Mrs. Stonor, Lady Mary Agar, the Hon. Captain Mur-
ray, Viscountess Ashbrook, the Hon. Miss FloWer, Lord Fre-
dcrick Peauclerk, Lord C. Beauclerk, the Honourable Miss
Otway Care, Lieut.-Colonel Johnston, Lady and Miss John-
ston. Lord Paget, Lady Ceroline Stewart, Lady L. Churchill,
the Hon. Mrs. Ramsden, Viscount Torrington, Colonel Ailix,
the lion. Miss Stewart, Sir Wm. Elliott, Bart., Lady An-
struther, Lady Wightman' the Hon. Miss Stewart, Lady Gor-
don Cuinrning, Sir Ed .card Elliott, Lord Brooke, Lady Brom-
ley, Miss Bromley-, Sir Thomas Winnington, (..,14pnel Sykes,
Mrs. Milner Gibson, the Het. Henry Pitt, Miss G.lamsder,
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Mrs. Allis, &c.
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THE WEATHER.*—Nootr, JIJNE 10.
ROYAL GALLERY OF ECIENVE, AIiELAIDE-STRZET,

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Thermometer— 62 —Highest 781 Lowest, ~ 5
Wine W.—Freezing Point 32 Deg. '''