The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-30 00:00:00

COURT-PIUMIONAZ LE.

The Earl and Countess of Wilton have left Grosvenor-
square for the, Lord Chamberlain's (Earl Delawarr), Buck-
hurst Park, near East Grinstead, to meet his Majesty King
Frederick of Saxony. The Noble Earl and Countess return
to town on Friday and Saturday, having been invited by her
Majesty the Queen to pass the Ascot race week at Windsor
Castle.

The Duke of Sutherland, who went to the Albion Hotel at
Brighton, accompanied by the youthful Marquis of Stafford,
last week, for the improvement of his Grace's health, is not
expected to return to town until early next week. The
Duchess and the Ladies Leveson Gower remain in town.

The Marquis of Granby has left St. James's-place to at-
tend the funeral of the late Hon. Captain Charles Stuart
Wortley, his Lordship's brother-in-law, whose interment was
to take place yesterday (Tuesday), in the family mausoleum
at Belvoir Castle. The Hon. James Stuart Wortley left
Grosvenor-street on Monday to attend the funeral.
The Dowager Countess of Essex had a small and distin-
guished circle to witness the third representation of Catherine
of Cleves, at her mansion in Belgrave-square. The temporary
stage was placed in the dining-room. It was after twelve
when the party broke up.

MISCELLANEOUS.
On Tuesday the annual general meeting of the corporation
of the Royal Naval School took place at Willis's Rooms,
King-street, St. James's, for the purpose of receiving the re-
port of the council for the past year, and to appoint the pre-
sident, vice-presidents, and directors, for the year ensuing.
The meeting was numerously attended. From the report it
appeared that the school-house at New Cross is nearly com-
pleted, and will be opened in August. It is calculated to
contain 250 boys. The donations and subscriptions to the
general building and other funds, including interest on stock,
previous balances, &c., amounted to nearly 20,000/., from
which nearly 12,000/. had been expended on the building,
5721. invested in stock, and after defraying necessary ex•
penses, there remained at the bankers 913/. 13s. 9d., in addi-
tion to funded stock of 7,6731. 19s. 7d.
There hare been some slight showers in the course of the
day, the barometer is gradually falling, and by the time of
full moon, which is on Friday, a favourable change in the
weather is anticipated. For the last ten days it has been ex•
tremely cold and dry for the season.
It is stated, in the New York Tribune, that a discovery has
been made by Mr. Simeon Broadmeadow, of New York, in
the manufacture of iron, by means of which the iron ore is
by only one process converted into wrought iron without
being first made into pig-iron, and at a less expense than the
pig-iron can be made.
Great preparations have been making for the last fortnight
in St. Paul's Cathedral, by putting up benches all round for
the anniversary festival of the Charity School Children of the
different parishes in the City. The rehearsal took place on
Tuesday; and, considering the unpropitious state of the wea-
ther, was very fully attended. The festival will take place
this morning.

v.
HAYDN'S " CREATION."—The Sacred Harmonic
Society will perform this work at Exeter Hall en Friday
next. The vocal performers are Madame Caradori Al-
lan, Braham, and Herr Staudigl, a combination of talent
rarely presented on the same occasion.
GRAY'S INN, MAY 29.—William Shaw, Esq., was
this day called to the degree of Barrister at Law by the
Honourable Society of Gray's Inn.
CALEDONIAN BALL.—This annual fancy dress ball
took place on Tuesday at Willis's Rooms. It was more nume-
rously attended than on any former occasion. Some of the
Royal Family, and all the elite of the haut ton, were present.
The costumes were chiefly Highland and military. Dancing,
which commenced shortly after ten, was kept up with on
tiring vigour till an early hour. The band was relieved by
the Duke of Sutherland's, Captain Charles Forbes's, and Cap-
tain 11. Stewart's pipers playing strathspeys and reels.
COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.—THE MASQUERADZ.
—The second masquerade given this season at this theatre,
came off on Monday night and the following morning. The
numbers were not so great, perhaps, as at the first one, at
least upon the platform, but the boxes and other parts of the
theatre were completely filled. It was perhaps no disadvan
tage that the platform was not so crowded, and the more
especially by a class of persons who only confuse the dancing
and roll about in a semi-state of intoxication, to annoy and
interrupt. On Monday evening there was nothing of this
sort. The company on the platform was very numerous.
without being a mob, and the dancing and the other arrange-
ments were exceedingly well sustained and conducted. The
supper was such as is generally seen at public occasions, the
wines and the rest of the creature comforts were not, as usual.
the worst to be obtained. The band, under the direction of
Mr. Weippert, who presided, and appeared with his harp
high above the rest of the numerous musicians, was exceed-
ingly effective, and executed its task in the best manner.
One great feature of the evening was, at least up to the late
hour at which we quitted the theatre, that decency and de-
corum were observed. At things of this sort some allowance
must be made for exuberance of spirits and the excitement
of the scene, but we saw little to be blamed, and for such an
amusement a good deal to be spoken well of. There was a
vast number of persons in character, as it is called ; and it
would be much more amusing on these ossasions if every
body came in domino, or in some costume different from the
dress of every day. The decorations of the theatre were
very splindid, and in good taste. There were chandeliers,
banners, flags, looking-glasses, and everything to give the
appearance of a joyous scene. Altogether, the affair was well
got up and well conducted; and if all masquerades be con-
ducted with similar good taste, good judgment, and decency
none but very fastidious persons can object to their occasional
introduction amongst the amusements of the town. Dullness
is the worst that is to be feared.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY.—NEW PICTURES.—
The National Gallery has, within the last few days, had three
new pictures added to its collection of intrinsic worth. They
consist of " A Jewish Rabbi," by Rembrandt, formerly in
the collection of the Duke of Argyle, but purchased at the
sale of the late Mr. Harman's pictures, for 400 guineas, by
Mr. Fairer. The " Infant Christ embracing John the Bap
tist," by Guido, sold to Mr. Seguier, at the same sale, for 390
guineas ; and a beautiful little portrait of " Gerard Dow,
painted by himself, also formerly in Mr. Harman's collection.
This little gem was bought for 121 guineas.