The Sun.
London, England, 1824-01-13 00:00:00

THE KING, &c.

BRIGHTON, JAN. 11.—The KING attended Divine service,
in the Palace Chapel to-day. In the Royal Closet, Lord and
Lady Gwydyr were included in his Majesty's attendant suite'
Every seat in the body of the Chapel was filled by Nobility,
the Royal Household, and town's folk.

The sermon was preached by the Dean of Hereford, from
the following text—the 40th and 41st verses of the 3d chapter
of Lamentations :

" Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the
Lord. Let us lift up our hearts with our hands unto God in
the heavens."

The generation and progress of vice, imperceptible at first,
but momentarily acquiring strength and visibility in the neglect
of religious duties, and by misguided passion, were, in plain,
but elegant and comprehensive language described. It was
obvious, that the preacher had, in the construction of his dis-
course, a recollection of the fate of the wretched malefactor
upon recent rcord, who, had he but searched and tried his ways,
and endeavoured to correct the errors which such a necessary
self examination must have pointed out, ignominy would have
been a stranger to him, and his life have been passed with ad-
vantage to himself, and in the full enjoyment of the good will
and esteem of others. " Let us search and try our ways," in its
general application, was an admonition as piously as forcibly
urged—its necessity, for our well-doing, was incontrovertibly
established ; and, the saving effect of its exercise, calling down
celestial influence, was as beautifully as impressively depicted.
A discourse better adapted to find its way to, and improve the
human heart has rarely been heard. The Anthem was taken
from the 62d Psalm :

" Truly my soul waiteth upon God : from him cometh my
salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation : he is my
defence; I shall not be greatly moved."
The music of this anthem is by Mr. Attwood ; it is worthy
of his cultivated genius. Its character is less grave than in-
spiriting, but strongly expressive of the confidence and hap-
piness inseparable with genuine and soul-supporting devo-
tion. The solo soprano parts are peculiarly touching and fine,
and very charmingly were they filled by Master liresley.
We have seldom found this young Gentleman's voice more
clear, or heard him use it to more striking advantage than on
this occasion.

His Majesty's dinner party yesterday included Lord and
Lady Gwydyr, Lord and Lady Ravensworth, and the Count
and Countess Munster.

Lord and Lady Gwydyr have the honour of dining with the
King to-day.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbuary, in Park-place,
St. James's ; Colonel Whatley, in Hill-street; Lord St. Helens,
in Grafton-street; Colonel and Airs. Scott, in Brook-street;
Sir George and the Misses Talbot, in New Burlington-street;
Mrs. and Miss Seward, in Hertford-street; Captain and
Mrs. Wilbraham, in Grosvenor-place ; Sir George and
Lady Pococke, in Charles-street, Berkeley-square ; Lady
Jones, in South Audley-street ; Mrs. and Miss S. Smith, in
3lontague-square ; General Sir David and Lady Baird, at their
house in Portman-square, from Scotland ; Lord and Lady
Gwydyr, from Brighton ; Sir William Knighton, Bart. at
his house in Hanover-square, from his seat, Blendworth Cot-
tage, Hants ; W. Dawson, Esq. from his seat in Berks ; Capt.
Evan Nepean, R.N. at the Stratford Hotel, Oxford-street, from
Portsmouth •, Capt. East, at ditto ; Colonel Williamson, at
ditto, from Bath ; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at ditto, front Bath ;
Mr. Johnson, at ditto, from Ireland ; 'Rev. G. Roberts, at
ditto, from Ireland ' • Rev. 'l'. Edwards, at ditto, from Dover;
E. Marriot, Esq. at ditto, from Dover; Robert Aberdeen, Esq.
at Read's Hotel, Lower Grosvenor-street, from Brighton ; John
Arkwright, Esq. at ditto, from his seat, Hampton Court, Here-
fordshire.

CHANGES.—Tie Marquis of Chanrlos, for his seat, Wotton,
Bucks; the 'Marquis and Marchioness of Huntly, for Kimbol-
ton Castle, Huntingdonshire; Marquis of Graham, for Melton
3lowbray, Leicestershire ; Lord Henry Thynne, for Woburn
Abbey. on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Bedford ;_ Capt.
Meynell, R.N. for Brighton ; Lord and Lady Mandeville,
from Kirkhain's Hotel, Lower Brook-street, for their father's
(the Duke of Manchester) seat, Kimbolton Castle, Hunting-
donshire.

FASHIONABLE PARTIES.
BELVOIRXASTLE.—This noble mansion, the seat of the
Duke of Rutland, presented last week a scene of the most
gratifying gaiety, splendour, and hospitality. Monday was the
anniversary of his Grace's birth-day, when a numerous party
of the nobility and gentry were entertained with a most sump-
tuous dinner, consisting of every delicacy of the season, and
great praise was justly bestowed upon those under whose imme-
diate superintendance it was served up. The Duke of York and
Prince Coburg were among the distinguished guests. On the en-
trance of the former into the hall, the band, which is an excellent
one played God save the King in a fine and effective style, In
the evening a grand Ball was given, at which about 300 persons
of distinction were present. Her Grace the amiable Hostess
went down the two first dances with Prince Leopold, with an
elegance that was the admiration of the whole company.—
Among others were present, besides the Noble Host and Hostess
—His Royal Highness the Duke of York, his Royal Highness
Prince Leopold, Duchess of Somerset, Duke of Wellington,
Marquis of Anglesea, Marquis of Hertford, Lady E. Manners,
Lord C. Manners, Lord 11. Manners, Lady H. Seymour, Mr.
and Lady Drummond, Mr. and Lady E. Normans, Mr. and
Lady C. Powlet, &c. &c.—A most excellent dinner was also
given to the tenants of the Noble Duke in the neighbourhood,
amounting to upwards of eighty, the whole of whom expressed
in the warmest terms the delight and happiness they expe-
rienced on the occasion.

THE FETE AT PETWORTH.—Lord Egremont, it appears,
intends that the approaching fete shall excel any thing given
for a long series of years. There will be seven rooms on the
ground or illuminated in a style of magic splendour. The
ball will commence in the Grand Saloon at nine o'clock, and
the supper in the Banquetting_room at one. Several bands of
music are engaged, and the grounds are to be illuminated.
The Countess of Harrington, had a small fashionable circle,
at her residence in the stable-yard, on Sunday evening.
Mrs. John Ilankey gave a brilliant ball last night, at Roe-
hampton.
A quadrille ball was given the same evening at Maidenhead,
by Mrs. Murray.
Sir George Talbot, Bart. will give his first grand dinner
to-day, in New Burlington-street.
Major Montgomery gave a grand dinner, in Baker-street,
on Saturday.
Colonel Whatley gave his first entertainment us Charles-
street, Berkeley-square, on Friday.
The Duke of Montrose entertained a select party at dinner
yesterday, at his house in Grosvenor-square.
The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury entertained a select
circle of fashionables yesterday evening, including the Dowager
Duchess of Richmond.

PARISIAN FASHIONS.
The newest form of velvet bonnets is that of a cone reversed ;
they are much larger at the upper than at the lower part, with
very large fronts. The only trimming they have is a small
fringe round the edge of the front. The strings are attached to
the lower part. Dress-bonnets are of white or red satin, with
a front three fingeri wide, having a trimming of gold lace.—
They are also ornamented with a plume of the birds of Para-
dise, or two aigrettes. Some of the elegantes have their violet
coloured velvet bonnets trimmed with cut-steel pearls twitted
into bands : a large loop formed of these pearls is worn on the
right side of the front, and serves the purpose of a clasp for an
aigrette of marabouts. For a morning walk a fashionable Lady
puts on a cloak of white crape lined with white taffety, and
edged with a recite de tulle, and with a blonde de fil four fingers
wide. The back and front of the cloak are gathered, and on
the side a large cockade of white satin glistens on the dull white
of the crape. Young ladies wear a white chapeau de pluche
with very broad rims of the same form, both before and behind
These bonnets are ornamented with a large knot of ribbon with'
four bows. Some fashionables have, for their morning walks,
cloth great coats of a dull white, with three capes, the largest
of which descends to the elbow.

Yesterday being Plow Monday, the Loan
MAlroa, assisted by, the RECORDER and city
officers, assembled in the Council-chamber, G uild-
hall, for the purpose of swearing in the lately
elected Common-council for the ensuing year.
The different Wards, Inquests, and Officers, in-
cluding the Constables, &c. afterwards went
through the same ceremony.