The Sun.
London, England, 1824-05-05 00:00:00

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.

Sir Benjamin and Lady Hobhouse, aud family, at their
house in Berkeley-square, from their seat, Whitton-park ; Sir
'William and Lady Sarah de Crespigny and family, at Cham-
pion-lodge, Camberwell, from their house in Hampshire; Sir
Thomas Grey, in Bond-street, from Ramsgate ; Mr. Inge,
Lady Elizabeth' Inge, and family, in Montagne-square ; Cap-
tain Shadwell Clarke, from Italy; Mrs. and Miss Sparrow, in
Colonel Talbot, M.P. in Audrey-street, from his seat,
Charles-street, Berkeley-square, from their seat in Stafford-
shire;Coulson's Hotel, Lower Brook.street, from his seat,Northamp-
R. Cartwright, Esq., M.P., at
3falahide-castle„ Ireland;
tonshire; Sir Thomas Trowbridge, Bart. from his seat, in
Esq. 11I.P. and Miss Gooch, at Blake's
Susses;
ilostseelx T.
yrm,
S.
.n Gooch,Longford and Family, at the St. George's Hotel, Albemarle-
street, from Ireland; Sir Compton and Lady Dumville, at
ditto, from ditto.
DEPARTURES.—Viscount Northland, for Brussels; Capt.
and Mrs. Ellsott, from Batts' hotel ; Mrs. Vernon and Family,
from ditto, for Dover.

CAPTAIN PARRY'S GRAND ENTERTAINMENT
ON BOARD THE lIECLA, &c.
Deptford was yesterday honoured with an extraordinary in-
flux of noble and fashionable-company. The Drjettne given
by Captain PARRA', as a.farewell entertainment, was most nu-.
merously attended, anda more splendid -assembly has rarely
been seen on the bosom of " Old Father Thames."
The morning was unfavourable,-.and the • fast falling rain
threatened to detract materially-NM the gratification of the
visitors: it, however, had not ihe effect of deterring those in-
vited from repairing to the festive scene. By noon the com-
pany began to arrive. They were admitted first into the Com-
meree steam-boat, which had been provided with a stage or
landing-plaCe for the accommodation of -parties. From the
Commerce the gay crowds passed into the Pheasant store-ship,
and from this a few steps conducted them into the Hcc/a. The
Fury lay beyond the Hecla, and, the four vessels, which were
moored together, were all open for public inspection. -
So much has been said of the general arrangements of the
Discovery Ships, that nothing. we have to say on that subject
can have the charm of novelty. But every object on board
was viewed with interest by the guests of. yesterday. The
elegantly furnished cabin of the Fury was much resorted to,
and uniformly admired. The snug births of the officers, uniting
in the space of a small cupboard the accommodations of a
library and a bed-chamber; were curiously explored, and even
the births of the common men were not passed over as unworthy
of notice. These presented to the view plain solid tables, with
seats on each side, which seats were at the same time chest's
provided for the reception of their clothes and other stores.—
Every chest was numbered, and each appeared sufficiently
strong to bid defiance even to the rough usage of seamen for
many years to come.
The decks of the four vessels were covered in from -end to
end with varied awnings, formed of different flags. Had the
rain continued, sail-cloths were ready to be added to the cover-
ings, but fortunately about one o'clock the weather cleared up,
and with the exception of an occasional passing cloud, the day I,
became remarkably fine.
_ _ _

A band was stationed on hoard the Ueda, and by one o'clock
the dancing commenced. The masts were surrounded with
laurel, and the various avenues of the vessels were decorated
with holly and divers shrubs. On each side of the vessel the
inscription " Long live George IV." met the eye. and at the
head of the ship a transparency representing the Crown,. with
G. IV., had been prepared. This, with the Variegated lamps,
which ornamented all parts of the ships, we presume, were
intended to be used if the inclemency of the day had made an
additional covering necessary, to compeniate.for the exclusion
of light which would thus have been inevitable.
The Ladies were very numerous ; such a display of fashion
and loveliness must have exceeded the gallant Captain's most
sanguine expectations. It' beauty really possesses the fire-
kindling power* which poets ascribe to it, the yesterday's cargo
of the I-1 ecla and Fury might be opposed with no small ad-
vantage to the seas and icebergs-, with Whicl4 the daring navi-
gators will soon have again to contend. Many distinguished
names appeared in the list of visitors. . Among the company
we remarked—

Earl Bathurst, Ladies George intl. Emily Bathurst, Lord
and Lady Sidmouth, Lord Bexley, Si Henry, Lady, and
Miss Martin, the Duke of Marlboroali, Lord Clinton, Mr.
liobbouse, of the Treasury, Lord Nugerat, Sir G. Clerk, M.P.,
Mr. M'. W. Wynn, Mr. Whitbread, M.P., Mr. W.
Williams, M.P., the Lord Mayor, Captain Franklin, Captain
and :Airs. Napier, Mrs. Admiral Hamilton, Major George, &c.
Between the decks of the
Hecht tables were placed which
were covered with all the, delicacies which taste could select
to excite appetite. These were seen through the hatchways,
but in the early part of the
morning the staircases were secured
to guard against a premature assault on the- viands prepared
for the mid-day repast. The hatchways were defended by
the
small rails. At one of them the words." Way up" were ex-
latter a consi-
hibited, at the other. 4‘ Way down." N ear.
derable portion of the company,
deficient in taste, were hovering
throw h the forenoon like flies
about a sugar cask. gwho were not in all respects
To make the treat in all respects complete, a numerous party
-..rnong those who attended were
Leete, Mr. Terrail, Madame
Goodall. .Miss. Stephens was ex-
pected but did not come. A letter was received from her ex-
PSiarst G.
Paton, Miss Mr. Hawes, Mr.
cusing her absence on account of the threatening aspect of the
weather.
Several songs and glees were sung in the course of the morn-
ing • the following were of the number
discourse," Miss
breathe soft," by Miss Paton.—" Bid me
dis
Miss Goodall.----Glee, " The merry month of
\ne
accendi," Madame Pasta.—" Di Placer,"
11
Love is like the red red Rose."
Alas,"
-1°
n. T--n Gel hee
--The celebrated romance " Del Celina," from the Opera of
" Otello." Madame Pasta.—" Peaceful slumbering on the
Ocean,"' Miss Goodall ; and
"The banks of Allen Water,"
by Miss Paton.
It is almost superfluous to add, that the efforts of those emi-
nent performers commanded universal applause, and made the
animated novelty of the whole scene truly delightful.
At a quarter after two o'clock Captain Parry caused the
" Way Down" to be opened, and had the honour of conducting
Earl Bathurst and Ladies George and Emily to his cabin._
They were followed by other visitors of rank, and the company
generally were admitted to the tables between the decks. These
were covered with wines, jellies, cream, fruit, and innumerable
delicacies. It was quite impossible for the whole of the guests
to be accommodated at once, but not the slightest disorder oc-
curred. Those who were not foremost were content to wait,
and those who were first at the tables soon gave way to others.
They partook of the refreshments standing, and the servants
were so well trained, and the supplies so abundant, that the
profusion which marked the opening of the Dejeune was fully
maintained to the last.
It was impossible for an entertainment of the kind to he ma-
naged better. Though the party Was numerous, from the good
humour, and we may add the good manners which they brought
with them, no inconvenient pressure was felt, or if felt, it was
but momentary. All seemed to come with a disposition to be
pleased, and found what would not have failed to please them
had they came in a different mood. Theypartook with hilarity
of the splendid repast prepared, bat gave into no convivial ex-
kbatonquet which hospitality
the health and future
cheastls essp ;r
e aadn ,d tv,h-heiylefathileeyd ennjootyteod
dtrhine
success of their gallant host and his companions in danger.
While the majority of the company were at the tables below
the band continued playing on the deck of the Hecla. Thither
those who were first dispatched re-ascended, and the dance and
song were renewed. Shortly after four 'o'clock the guests
began to take their leave, and the attendance grew compara-
tively scanty. But the gratified throng was too numerous to
be soon embarked, and it was long after that hour before Capt
Parry and his officers could boast of a " clear ship."

The Archbishop of Canterbury gave a grand dinner on Mon-
day to the Bishop of Norwich and his Lady, the Bishop of
London, Airs. and Miss. Howley, the Dean of Canterbury and
his Lady, the Rev. and Mrs. Vaulkes, Rev'. Dr. Todd, the
Rev. Lonsdale, &c. at Lambeth Palace.
Sir G. Warrender, Bart. gave an elegant entertainment on
Monday to the Duke of Gloucester, Lord and Lady Melville,
Lord Binning, the Earl of Carysfort, Lord Maitland, Lord
Ponsonby, Colonel Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Freeruantle, &c. at
his house, Whitehall-place.
Lady Mary Petre entertained a distinguished party at dinner
yesterday at her house in Grosvenor-square.
The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury had an elegant circle
of fashionables yesterday at her house in Arlington-street.
The Countess of Arran entertained a party of distinguished
fashionables yesterday evening at her house in Dover-street.
The Countess of Essex's ball on Monday evening, in Hill-
street, Berkeley-square, was very elegantly attended.

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