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or indirectly, by any British subject in the slave-trade, as
alleged in Mr. Tyler's message to Congress on the 19th Feb.,
1845, and, if so, whether there was any objection on the part
of her Majesty's Government to produce copies of such docu-
ments before the House. It was also his intention, on the same
occasion, to ask the Right Hon. Baronet whether the Govern-
ment could furnish any information as to the numbers, names,
and descriptions of the vessels which, in ➢lr. Tyler's message,
were alleged to have received cargoes on board, being the
property of British capitalists, for the purposes of carrying on
the slave-trade (giving the names of the parties, if it should be
thought proper), either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.
The House then adjourned at Seven o'slock.

North 'Woolwich Railway,—Report to be considered, Tues-
day, June 10.
Newcastle and Berwick Railway—Third reading, Monday,
June 9.
Trent Valley Railway—Third reading, Monday, June 9.
Brighton, LeweF, and Hastings (Keymer Branch) Railway
—Third reading, Monday, June 9.
Belfast and Ballymena Railway—Third reading, Monday,
June 9.

Waterford and Limerick Railway Report, ➢londay
Jnne 9.

Bridgewater Navigation and Railway—Report to be con-
sidered, Monday, June 9.
North \Vales Railway—Report. Monday, June 9.
Eastern Union and Bury Railway (No. 2)—Report to be
considered, Tuesday, June 10.
Monkland and liirkintilloch Railway—Report to be consi-
dered, Tuesday, June 10.
Select Committee on Group F, adjourned till Tuesday, June
17, at twelve.

HER MAJESTY'S BALL COSTUME.
The Queen gave a Ball Costume last evening at Bucking-
ham Palace, at which all the guests appeared in the costume of
the period between 1740 and 1750. The company numbered
about twelve hundred, and included the Diplomatic Corps and
the principal foreigners of distinction at present in the metro-
polis, all of whom adopted the foreign costumes of that date,
appearing in the uniforms of their respective nations. The
Nobility and Gentry present, in numerous cases, adopted the
costumes of members of their families living at that period, the
dresses being copied from family portraits with the greatest
exactness. This magnificent fete has brought the costume of
the period so much under public notice as to render
a precise description of it unnecessary. Every possi-
ble variety of colour, texture, and material, and the
greatest magnificence of embroidery and jewelled decora-
tion consistent with propriety were brought to bear on this
quaint and antiquated costume, and the result was a harmony,
and unity of effect perfectly surprising. Most of the gentle-
men appeared in velvet coats, crimson, black, or blue, most
richly embroidered with gold or silver, or trimmed with gold
lace. Powdered wigs were universal, and the style of coiffure
was so complete as to render recognition, except among inti-
mate friends, difficult. Gentlemen holding military commis-
sions in her Majesty's service appeared, as nearly as possible, in
the corresponding uniforms of their respective services at the
period selected for the fete. Thus the Duke of Wellington
appeared in the uniform of the Duke of Cumberland of that
day, the Earl of Cardigan in the uniform of the llth Dragoons
at the battle of Culloden, and the Marquis of Londonderry in
the dress of a cavalry officer of the time. Lord Forester ap-
peared in the dress of a Captain of the Hon. Corps of Gentle-
men Pensioners ; the Duke of Rutland was dressed in the full
costume of a Knight of the Garter, a century back. The
Chancellor of the Exchequer in the dress of his predecessor in
office of the period. Mr. Curzon appeared in a very curious
Venetian costume. The Duke of Beaufort, the Earl of Wil-
ton, Earl Fitahardinge, Lord Shelburne, Mr. N. Vaughan,
Lord Morpeth, Lord Stanley, and Viscount Alford, were dis-
tinguished by the richness of their costumes.
The Earl of Liverpool, the Earl Delawarr, and Lord Ernest
Bruce, the great officers of the Household, appeared in the
dress of their respective offices, and were distinguished by the
extraordinary magnificence of their apparel. Many Scottish
gentlemen wore the Highland costume of the time, which,
though retaining all its peculiarity, was sufficiently identi-
fied with the age, in the coat and high heeled shoes, as
to harmonise completely with the rest. Among the most
beautiful Scottish dresses were those of the Marquis
of Breadalbane, the Master of Strathallan, and Captain A.
Gordon Cumming. The officers, who wore infantry dresses,
displayed the long white gaiters which remained in vogue even
up to the reign of George the Fourth. The cavalry all wore
high military boots, and some of them the crimson silk sword-
belt, fringed with gold, which gave them very much the ap-
pearance of a modern Grand Cross of the Bath. The cavalry
were also distinguished by the three-cornered hat, while
the infantry displayed the old-fashioned high-peaked grena-
dier cap. The dresses of the ladies did not display
an equal variety with those of the gentlemen—the style of all
was the same, the only difference being in the costliness of the
material, the taste in the choice of colours, and the display of
jewels in decoration. A few appeared in little velvet hats, with
one or two feathers; but they were exceptions. The general
head-dress was the hair powdered, a ridge of curls round
the forehead and face, and the hair falling back
with curls on the shoulders, or else wigs which came
still closer to the fashion of the day. Some of the ladies made
a difference in the fashion of wearing their trains. Instead of
starting from the waist, it fell at once from the shoulders, not
being confined at all at the waist, but descending at once to
the bottom of the skirt. The material of which these
were composed, were generally of old brocaded silks and
satins, many of them embroidered in gold and
silver, or worked in needlework. The trains were looped
up with golden clasps, bunches of flowers, and bouquets of
brilliants and precious stones, displaying dresses of old point
Valenciennes or guipure lace, not too long to conceal the high-
heeled, sharp-pointed, and diamond-ornamented white satin
shoe. The Ladies wore hoops, which very much extended the
dress on each side with adding to the rotundity of the figure.
The effect of powder rendered the complexions of the
young ladies much more brilliant, and added not a
little to the effect of this magnificent fete. Among the
dresses distinguished for their splendour were those of the
Duchess of Sutherland, the Marchioness of Ailesbury, the
Marchioness of Douro, and Miss Burdett Coutts. The Pages
of Honour were dressed in the complete costume of the period
in miniature, and having a large white satin bow or shoulder-
knot on the right shoulder.
The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by their illus-
trious guests, the Duke and Duchess of Nemours, by the mem-
bers of the Royal Family, and attended by the Ladies in
Waiting, and, as usual, the Officers of State, left the drawing-
room at half-past ten o'clock, and passed through the saloon to
the ball-room, where they received the company.
Her Majesty and the Royal Family having taken their usual
stations at their platform, the dancing commenced with a
Polonaise, danced by the Queen and Prince Albert, the Duke
and Duchess de Nemours, followed by their distinguished guests.
The dance extended through all the State apartments, all the
bands striking up at the same time. After this dance the as-
sembled company passed slowly before the Queen.
Her Majesty then left the Ball-room and proceeded to the
Throne-room. The first minuet was then formed, consist-
ing of—
The Queen Prince George
Duchess de Nemours Prince Albert
Lady Douro Prince Edward
Lady Mount Edgiscumbe Prince Leiningen
Duchess of Roxburgh Duke of Beaufort
Duchess of Buccleuch Lord Leveson
Lady Waterford Lord Exeter
Lady Sydney Lord Douro
After this minuet followed a quadrille.
The company, who had arrived in the interim, then passed
before the Queen.
The second minuet was then danced by
The Queen Prince Albert
Lady Ailesbury Prince George
Lady Dalmeny Prince Edward
Duchess of Buccleuch Lord Exeter
Lady Seymour Lord Clanricarde
Lady Blandford Lord Granby
Lady Canning Lord Douglas
Lady Villiers Lord Abercorn.
At the conclusion of this dance, the Royal Party returned
to the Ball-room.
The Countess of Jersey's minuet was then formed, and
danced.
This was followed by the Marchioness of Breadalbane's
Strathspey.
The Countess of Chesterfield's minuet was the last dance
before supper.
At twelve o'clock, the Queen and the Illustrious Guests
passed to supper, which was served as usual in the Great
Dining Room, in a style of Royal splendour.
The ball was concluded by the Old English country dance,
known es Sir Roger de Coverlet', in which both her Majesty
and the Prince took part. This was danced in the Picture-
gallery.
In the Polonaise her Majesty was preceded by the Vice-
Chamberlain, the Treasurer, and Comptroller of the House-
hold, with two Gentlemen Ushers to clear the way ; the Great
Officers of State and others joining in the Polonaise.
Collinet's band, including Messrs. Nadaud, Auguste Tol-
becque, Deleffre, Pillet, Baurotte, Jacquin, Mellon, the cele-
brated carnet-a-piston performer Arban, and other artists of
first-rate talent, was stationed in the Ball-room, and performed
" God save the Queen " on the Royal party passing from the
Saloon to the Ball-room. The Polonaise played for the first
dance was composed, by command of the Queen, by Musard,
for the occasion. This was followed by an Andante. The
Minuet d'Exaudet was danced by the Countess of Jersey's
party, and again for the Countess of Chesterfield's party.
In the Throne-room, Monsieur Musard, with his orchestra,
was stationed, and in this apartment the Queen danced the
Minuet de la Cour. Musard's new quadrille and Polonaise,
both composed by command of her Majesty for the occasion.
The quadrille is entitled, " Quadrille de 1845, de la Cour
d'Angleterre, en Souvenir de 1740 and 1750." Also a morceau,
arranged expressly by Musard, for the royal fete, from an air of
Gluck's opera, Iphigenia.
M. Weippert's band attended in the Picture-gallery, and
performed La Polonaise—Minuet de la Cour—Minuet d'Ex-
audet—Bal Costume Quadrilles, composed expressly from airs
of the period, 1740 and 1750—Desert Quadrilles—At Home
Quadrilles.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glou-
cester, and his Royal Highness Prince George, entered the
Palace by the Garden entrance, and from thence were con-
ducted to the Yellow Drawing-room, where her Majesty re-
ceived her illustrious guests. The Marquis and Marchioness
of Douglas, and those of the Nobility and Gentry who formed
part of the Queen's Minuets, were also admitted at this en-
trance.
The Diplomatic Corps, and the principal Ministers of
State, and Officers of the Royal Household, entered the
Palace by the Equerry's Entrance, in Pimlico.
In the Strathspey dance the tunes played by Mr. Mackay,
her Majesty's piper, were " Miss Drummond of Perth, " Tul-
loch Gorum," and the Marquis of Huntly's " Highland Fling."
The Yeomen of the Guard lined the grand hall and staircase, I
wearing their coronation costume, and commanded by Captain
0. Sadler, the Exon in Waiting. Sir George Philip Lee, the
Lieutenant; Sir George Houlton, the Ensign; and Mr.
Ellerthorp, the Adjutant of the Corps, attended.
A military band was stationed in the grand hall.
The guard chamber was again brilliantly illuminated by the
handsome cut-glass gas lustre, upon Professor Faraday's inge-
nious invention for the perfect ventilation of the lights, pro-
ducing a striking effect upon the splendour of the scene.
LADIES' DRESSES.
The following were among the costumes worn on the oc-
casion ;
HER MASESTY'S DRESS—Composed of gold tissue, bro-
caded in coloured flowers, green leaves and silver, trimmed
round the top, bottom, and aides (the upper dress being open
in front) with point lace over red ribbon ; the dress looped up
with red satin ribbons and two large bows, in each of which
were a diamond bow and tassel. The stomacher composed of two
large diamond bows and a diamond point ; the sleeves ( which
were tight) finished with point lace rallies and trimmed with
red ribbon, on the left arm the garter in diamonds, and on the
right a diamond rosette. The blue ribbon and diamond George
as usual. The under petticoat of white and silver tissue,
trimmed with a deep flounce of rich point lace (which had be-
longed to Queen Charlotte), headed by a quilling of red satin
ribbon and bows; above a narrower flounce of point lace,
trimmed like the other ; in each ribbon bow a diamond rosette.
Dueness or NEatonas—Rose-coloured Chinese damask
dress, trimmed with gold blonde and pearls, and silver fringe.
Under dress of point d'Aleneon lace, having a deep border of
silver, with large silver rosettes. In front were silver lapels.
The stomacher was composed of large brilliants and pearls, and
on the left shoulder was a beautiful nosegay, with diamond
wheatears intermixed. Shoes of purple satin, embroidered
with fleur delis in gold and diamonds. Gloves embroidered
in gold with the fleur delis to correspond.
HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS OF KENT—White
satin slip, trimmed with handsome black lace and red ribbon.
The front of the dress was decorated with elegant ornaments,
composed of diamonds and pearls, with a stomacher of dia-
monds. The train was very magnificent, being formed of the
richest brocade embroidered with gold, and having alternate
stripes of red, white and gold. The headdress was splendidly
adorned with diamonds and emeralds. The necklace and ear•
rings were composed of brilliants.
THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER—Dress of the richest
black silk, having a pattern of flowers, trimmed with handsome
white point lace, looped up. Down the front ( which was orna-
mented with diamonds) were two borders of white point lace.
Stomacher of diamonds and head-dress of black lace and
diamonds. Petticoat of the same material as the dress.
THE DUCHESS OF NORFOLK—Dress of brocade, the skirt
of white silk, richly ornamented with amethysts.
LADY DALMENY—Costume of green and silver brocade,
looped up with bouquets of white, pink, and red roses, arid
trimmed with old point lace arid cherry-coloured ribbons.
Petticoat of white satin, with a broad lace flounce, trimmed
with festoons and knots of cherry-coloured ribbons. Head-
dress, a black velvet hat, with two cerise feathers and a knot of
ribbons, looped up with roses and an aigrette of diamonds.
Necklace and stomacher also of diamonds. Shoes of white
satin, with red heels and rosettes of red ribbon.
LADY MARY FITZALAN HOWARD—Dress of cherry-
coloured brocade ; the skirt of grey satin, ornamented with
pearls and diamonds.
THE MARCHIONESS OF DOURO—The petticoat of white
brocade with gold, flounce of old and most valuable point lace,
formerly belonging to one of the Popes of Rome. The dress of
splendid brocade with silver, the eiront being open and orna-
;flouted with silver bullion and rosettes of diamonds. Tha

stomacher most superbly covered with diamonds. Each sleeve
rn amented with diamonds, in the form of coronets, and
trimmed with point lace to match the flounce. Head-dress, a
coronet of diamonds and rubies. Shoes of white satin, trimmed
with red ribbon, a rosette on each, with a large diamond in the
centre. Her Ladyship carried a most magnificent antique fan
decorated with rubies. The value of the diamonds and jewels
worn by her Ladyship amounted to 60,0001. The necklace
was of pearls, with rubies and diamonds fastened on black
velvet, with bracelets to match.

THE MARCHIONES4 OF WATERFORD. A gold brocade
dress, embroidered with roses, and laced with violet velvet
ribbon ; ruffles of old point lace ; ornaments of pearls and dia.,
month ; petticoat of the same splendid material. The sleeves
were bordered with rich lace, and were ornamented with gold,
as was also the bottom of the dress.

THE DUCHESS OF BEAUFORT.—Hat of black velvet, orna-
mented with red ribbons, edged with the largest brilliants,
with a splendid ornament of diamonds and turquoise in the
centre ' • pink feathers. Dress of beautiful white figured satin,
with splendid lace and artificial flowers on each side. The
stomacher of green satin, covered with diamonds. The petti-
coat of green satin, trimmed with a double border of the
richest lace.

THE MARCHIONESS or AILESBURY—A most magnificent
costume of cerise velvet, embroidered with gold. The under
Petticoat of white satin, very richly ornamented with lama
and gold blonde. A most brilliant stomacher of diamonds.
Head-dress of diamonds.

LADY SEYMOUR—Dress of the richest gold brocade, ele-
gantly ornamented with flowers, looped up and trimmed with
blue ribbons and roses. Stomacher of cherry-coloured satin,
splendidly ornamented with diamonds. A garland of roses
extended round the top of the dress, looped on one shoulder by
a large diamond, and fastened on the opposite side by a large
bow of blue ribbon. The slip was of cherry-coloured satin,
with a very deep and handsome jounce of guipure lace. The
head-dress was a small black velvet hat, ornamented with
diamonds and pearls, and having a blue and cherry-coloured
feather. Over the forehead a small wreath of blue feathers.
The necklace was of black velvet, studded with diamonds
and turquoises, with a very large brilliant in the centre.
Shoes of cherry-coloured satin, with white satin heels. Fan,
with a large bow of cherry-coloured ribbon.
THE MARCHIONESS OF BLANDFORD—A white satin slip
with two very deep flounces of lace, trimmed with red satin
and red roses. The dress of red velvet, trimmed with white
satin and red rases, and ornamented with diamonds. A dia-
mond stomacher, with red velvet bows. The train trimmed
with pearls and red roses. Hat of red velvet with three
feathers of the same colour, ornamented with diamonds and
pearls. Bouquet on the right shoulder, composed of roses with
leaves of diamonds.

VISCOUNTESS CANNING.—The dress of deep blue silver
tissue, open in front and bordered on each side by the richest
silver lace. The sleeves trimmed with handsome point lace.
The petticoat was of white silk, very elegantly and profusely
embroidered with flowers. The stomacher consisted of dia-
monds, and the dress itself was also ornamented with diamonds.
LADY ERNEST BRUCE.—SIip of terre velvet, richly trimmed
with guipure. The dress of white brocaded satin, watered
with silver and ornamented with flowers, being open in front,
looped up at the skirt with garlands of flowers, and trimmed
with white and red ribbon and silver cord. The stomacher of
velvet, splendidly covered with diamonds and opals. Sleeves
trimmed with guipure. Hat of red velvet, with red and white
feathers, and diamond•ornaments.

LADY LEVESON—Petticoat of white damask, with a deep
flounce of handsome lace. Dress of Turkish green satin, em-
broidered with velvet flowers. A very splendid stomacher of
diamonds. Hat of black velvet, with red feathers and diamonds.
THE HoN. Mits. G. E. Arlsorr —The dress of rich bro •
cade, wrought in silver, with a magnificent pattern of gold and
flowers, elaborately executed. The stomacher of diamonds and
rubies. On each shoulder a splendid diamond cross. The front
of the dress was bordered with gold lace, and the sleeves were
trimmest with the same material. Petticoat of the same rich
material, trimmed at the bottom with broad gold lace. Head-
dress of diamonds, with a single red feather. Shoes of white
satin, with red rosettes and a diamond in the centre.
THE HON. Miss STANLEY—The dress of rich cerise and
white brocade, trimmed with lace and roses. Petticoat of blue
poult de soie. Ornaments, turquoises, and diamonds.
LADY PORTMAN—The dress of blue silk, brocaded with
silver, being a very handsome family dress, of the year 1750.
The under-dress of white silk, brocaded with silver and
trimmed with point lace. The stomacher composed of diamonds,
and trimmed with white lace. Head-dress, a hat of black
velvet, with blue and white feathers, ornamented with
diamonds.

GENTLEMEN'S COSTUMES.
The followirg are among the more splendid of the fancy
costumes worn at her Majesty's ball last night :
HIS ROTAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT—COSI of very
rich crimson velvet, edged with small gold braid, lined with
rich white satin, and buttons worked in gold ; on the left breast
a splendid star, order of the Garter, shoulder strap and sword
inlaid and studded with the richest diamonds, also the order of
the Golden Fleece, very beautiful. Waistcoat of extremely
rich gold brocade on white satin (manufactured at Spitalfields
expressly for the occasion by his Royal Highness's command),
the buttons to match with those of the coat. Breeches of
crimson velvet, and gold buttons as on the coat, and button-
holes underneath. Three-cornered hat, bound with gold lace,
edged with very rich ostrich feather; magnificent loop of bril-
liants ; black silk cockade.

His SERENE HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF LEININGICN—
( A Bavarian Uniform)—Coat of superfine white cloth, with
light blue facings, and turnbouck trimmed with rich silver
lace ; on the breast a splendid star and the order of the Gar-
ter, studded with diamonds ; waistcoat of buff kerseymere,
trimmed with silver lace ; breeches of the same material.
Three-cornered hat, bound with superb silver lace, edged with
white ostrich feather; elegant dead and bright silver loop and
corner pieces; blue and white cockade.
His ROYAL HIGIINESG PRINCE GEORGE OF CAM-
BRIDGE—In the uniform of a Lieutenant-General of Cavalry.
The uniform scarlet, laced with gold, and lined with red silk ;
white waistcoat, trimmed wfth gold lace ; and breeches to cor-
respond.
His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE MIK NEmouns—Cos-
tune of a Colonel-General of French infantry of the period in
question. Coat of white cloth, the front of which was nearly
covered with gold embroidery of the richest design, lined with
crimson watered silk ; the sleeves turned up with crimson
velvet, bordered and most beautifully embroidered in gold ; the
waiscoat was of crimson velvet, richly embroidered, and the
breeches were of the same material; the stockings were of
crimson silk, with gold embroidery. The shoes had red heels,
and were fastened with diamond buckles; the sword had gold
appointments, and was diamond hilted • hat trimmed with gold
lace, and ornamented with a diamond button.
PRINCE LIEVEN—Coat of ruby-coloured silk velvet, richly
embroidered in gold, and gold buttons, lined with white satin ;
vest of white satin, exquisitely embroidered in gold ; breeches
of primrose satin.
TYE DUKE or DEVONSHIRE—The costume of the Noble
Duke is that of Louis XV., and of the most superb description;
it was made in Paris expressly for the Royal file.
THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUGH—(Court Dress)—Coat of
royal blue velvet, meat • aborately embroidered with gold in
an ancient style, the workmanship and design of which never
was surpassed, if evtr elftalled, lined with rich white satin,
buttons of gold work ; on the breast a splendid star, and order
of the Garter, sword, &c., studded with splendid diamonds ;
waistcoat of rich and delicate satin, most ingeniously and
superbly embroidered in gold; in the design the thistle is very
appropriately introduced, gold buttons to match coat; breeches
of the same velvet as the coat, with embroidered button-holes,
and buttons of gold as on the waistcoat, &c.
THE DUKE or ST. ALBAN'S—( As Grand Falconer)—
Coat of very rich emerald green velvet trimmed with extremely
rich and wide gold lace, with scolloped edges, with the oak-
leaf introduced, and made expressly for this coat, lined with
rich white satin and buttons of gold work; on the left breast
the hawk, suspended from the neck by a massive gold chain ;
waistcoat of richly brocaded gold, on v,kite satin, and buttons
to match with those on the coat ; breeches of the same velvet
as the coat, with buttons of gold work at the knee. Three-
cornered hat, bound with massive gold lace and loop; green
ostrich feather; black silk cockade.
THE DUEL or NORFOLK—A coat of light blue velvet, the
cuffs and lappets being richly embroidered in silver ; waistcoat
of white and gold figured satin, fringed and laced with gold ;
black satin breeches.

THE DUKE or LEEDS—In the costume of his ancestor,
Thomas, fourth Duke of Leeds; coat of ruby velvet, laced
with fancy gold open lace, the buttons being of mounted
brilliants; vest of white satin, embroidered in gold; velvet
breeches to correspond with the coat, with buckles of diamonds.
THE DUKE OP BICAUFORT—Coat of rich blue velvet, em-
broidered and edged with gold, the flaps of the pockets being
elaborately worked in gold, also trimmed with gold guimp
Brandenburghs and tassels ; vest of yellow satin richly em-
broidered in gold ; blue velvet breeches. It was after the
dress of his great grandfather, the second Duke of Beaufort.
Chapeau and sword.

Tint MAactuts or WoßczsTart —Coat of light blue velvet,
lined with white satin and richly embroidered in silver, and
cuffs and pocket flaps similarly embroidered; *aistcoat of
scarlet satin, tastefully embroidered in silver ; blue velvet
breeches, with embroidered garters and button-holes.
'Tug MA acanis OF HEADFORT—A maroon-coloured velvet
coat, with gold button-hole loops, and cuffs of gold tissue, the
whole being lined with white silk ; buttons composed of
diamonds; waistcoat of silver tissue, with jewelled buttons ;
breeches of maroon velvet; chapeau and sword of the period.
THE AIARQUIS OF EXETER—Coat of puce- coloured velvet,
richly trimmed with gold lace and Brandenburghs and tassels,
with buttons formed of brilliants; waistcoat of a costly tissue;
breeches of puce velvet ; chapeau and richly-mounted sword.
THE MARQUIS or WATERFORD—A coat of black velvet,
trimmed with gold Brandenburghs and tassels, and lined
throughout with white satin; waistcoat of silver tissue,
trimmed with gold Brandenburghs ; black velvet breeches.
THE MARQUIS ©F BREADALBANE, THE MARQUIS Or
LOAN, THE MARQUIS OF DOUGLAS, LORD MACDONA.LD,
AND THE HON. CAPTAIN MACDONALD—AII in full Highland
costume of the period of 1745.
THE EARL or JERSEY—The costume of the noble Master
of the Horse was among the best costumes at the ball. The
coat was of a rich black velvet, lined throughout with crimson
satin, the button-holes being edged with gold, the whole of the
buttons were of diamonds; waistcoat of silver tissue, em-
broidered in flowers of colours and gold, and buttons all of
brilliants; breeches of black velvet; black chapeau with red
feathers. His Lordship wore a sword valued at 4,000 guineas,
the hilt being set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and
sapphires.
EARL OF DELAWARR—A superb coat of crimson velvet,
trimmed with gold Brandenburghs and lace, and edged with
ermine ; waistcoat of white and gold flowered tissue, richly
laced ; breeches of crimson velvet, trimmed with gold lace,
having jewelled buckles.

THE- EARL OF BECTIVE—A coat of cerise velvet, lined
with white satin, and richly trimmed with gold lace, jewelled
buttons ; vest of blue satin, covered with costly foreign point
lace ; breeches of cerise velvet, laced with gold. The costume
was after the period of Louis XV.
TYE EARL or RossnyN—The Master of the Buckhounds
wore a superb costume. The coat was of brown velvet spotted
with gold, and richly embroidered in gold, enamelled buttons,
each being studded with diamonds; the cuffs were turned up
with primrose satin, also embroidered in gold ; the coat was
lined throughout with primrose satin ; vest of white satin,
covered with gold embroidery, and buttons of diamonds ;
breeches of brown velvet, and a costly sword, the hilt being of
gold, exquisitely chased.
EARL CRAVEN—A coat of violet coloured velvet, embroi-
dered in gold, lined throughout with white satin, with gold and
silver buttons; waistcoat of white satin, richly embroidered in
gold ; violet satin breeches ; a shoulder knot of violet satin,
laced and spangled in gold.
TH7 EARL OF CHESTERFIED—A rich maroon coloured
velvet coat, lined with white satin, and superbly embroidered
in silver, each of the buttons being composed of diamonds; vest
of white satin, flowered all over in silver, the buttons being also
of brilliants ; breeches of the same material as the coat, and
diamond buckles. The style of dress was taken from a portrait
of the Noble Earl's great grandfather.
THE EARL OF ARUNDEL AND SURREY—Coat of crimson
velvet, richly trimmed with gold, and lined with white satin,
towered all over in gold; breeches of crimson velvet.
"-ViscouNT CANNING—A coat of rich tissue, magnificently
trimmed and lined with green satin; vest of tissue, relieved
with gold Brandenburghs and tassels, and edged with gold lace
and fringe ; buttons of pearls ; breeches of blue satin, trimmed
with gold.
VISCOUNT PALMERSTON--4 coat of ruby-coloured velvet,
trimmed with gold lace, and lined with white satin ; vest of
gibe brocade, the flowers being in varied colours; breeches of
ruby velvet, relieved with gold lace. Chapeau and sword. The ,
costume was that of an English nobleman in the reign of
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