The Sun.
London, England, 1821-10-13 00:00:00

GRAND FANCY BALL.

- EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM DUN/3-ANNO2(.--L" On
Monday the Ist inst. we had one of the most brilliant and fas-
cinating assemblies here that ever has been known in' the vici-
nity of Dungannon—Viscountese Northland'sfaney ball. The
invitations to thiii splendid entertainment were•widely extended.,
and the company composed of the, Nobility, Gentry; and
fashion of the province. The dresses were superb, the Ladies
could not be surpassed in elegance and taste, the handsome,
young and gay, but moved on " fancy's wing," and the Gentle-
men were not deficient in grand and costly attire. This festive
scene was much enlightened by many excellent, well-dressed
and admirably sunported characters, kept up with unabated
spirit to an early hour in the morning. The numerous party
in Northland House exerted themsAvzs to ehe utmost to give
life and effect to the ball; aiid'every succeeding hour sent forth
successive new characters, successfully entertaining, vieing who
would most contribute to the entertainment of their noble
and hospitable hostess. The rooms are Well suited for :the
occasion, and were tastefully laid out ; an awning ran along
the windows for all sorts of refreshments—Musie was well ar-
ranged in proper places for dancing. Near 30 sat down to
supper, which came in like magic, and occupied the dancing
ground, with every thing the appetite could desire.—We can-
not but applaud the liberality and hospitality with which this
entertainment was conducted, and extol the advantages arising
from it. Such-distribution of income produces the Most desir-
able means of relief in the country, affords support to the in-
dustrious, and gives life and efficacy to trade and mannfeetere.
Such are the happy results arising from the residence of land-
lords; and such is the value to be derived from the intercourse
sa important to be kept up by the Nobility and Gentry of Ire-
land.—But the benefits-arising from this entertainment were
not merely local ; when the Nobility of the province were Put
into motion, their purses must more or less keep time ; all must
.prepare fer.their appearance,-and the line' of approach from the
surrounding territory must be prefitableepatteeere is the Cere-
mony. Such examples should be imitated; it isa subject we would
at present dwell upon, but we wish not to trust ourselves too
fur ;.though we hesitate not to Say, niorc real advanteges, ;mere
solid benefits arise to the country, and to the eornrnueitt; 'from
such exercise of affluence, than the unceasing cant and hypo-
crisy which is forced down the throats of Man, and itritiose;.l
upon the too creduloui. .

HUNTING INTELLIGENCE.,
MEETINGS FOR THE ENSCHNO WEEK.

H. Jolliffe, Eacif's Fox-houndi meet on Monday, atKermel ;
on Wedny.sday, at Walton Heath•; and on Saturday,•at ChaldOu
Church.

The Surrey Fox-hounds, on Monday, at HaniSey Orecn ;
on Thuisday, at Crown Ash Hill; and on Saturday, at Worms
Heats:

The Harriers,. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday next.
at Kennel.

Earl Fitzwilliam's Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Conisbro'
Cliff; and on Wednesday, at Mexbro' Whin.
The Hatfield Harriers, on ;Monday, at Thorne ; and- on
Friday, at ‘i oadhouse. . . .
Sir Richard Puleston's Hounds, on Tuesday; at Dtike's
Woods (West-end) ; and on Friday, at Twem 1 owes. • . • : •
The BuxtOn Harriers have commenced the season in high
style, and now hunt the Derbyshire covers regularly twice
a-week.

Thel Brighton Ilarrierc will throw off regularly for the S
on 11Imoday, at Ratehani ; Wednesday, at the Race-hill ; and on
Friday, at the Devil's Dyke.

YET.—On Monday and Tuesday, the Ilth. and 9th of
October, a grand match at Cricket was played at Lynn between
11 Gentlemen of the Lynn and 11 of the Litcham Clubs, which
terminated in favour of the latter; with - seven wickets to go
down.

.Litchanil.t innings
2ci ditto

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The return nyztcl'i will be p 1
19th of October. •