Star.
London, England, 1823-07-05 00:00:00

GRAND SPANISH FETE.

The Fancy Ball under the above title, took piece
last night at Covent-Garden Theatre. The company
was highly respectable, and comprised many indivi-
duals, who, by their votes in Parliament, opposed
rather than assisted what were regarded as attemrts
to commit us in the present war. No mottos, in-
scriptions, emblems, or allegories, referring to " the
cause" met the eye—no display of foreign orders—
indeed nothing bearing the slightest political allusion.
The front of every box in the house was waving
with banners, theproperlies of the Theatre, which had
a very pleasing appearance. The pit being boarded
over on a level with the stage, formed a space dint
would have contained many thousand persons. From
the proscenium to the back of the stage there ran on
each side half a dozen pillars supporting the cover•
ing of a very splendid tent; and between the pill is
the spectator could view the whole " Peristrep'a:c
Panoramic" view of his Nlaiesre's voyage to Scot-
land, with which our Readers are familiar, from its
having been a leading feature in the last Christmas
Pantomime. Three circles were roped in for the
dancers of quadrilles and waltzes. A capital Band
occupied the three boxes next the stage, on what is
called tire l'rince's side." The seats and partitions
between the four centre boxes were removed, and
under a canopy were placed a couclnd chairs for
the Ladies Patronesses. The Band 61- the Sd Regi-
ment of Foot Guards occupied the three boxes on the
second tier. • The galleries were hidden from view by
silver drapery. There were many additional chande-
liers; in short, everything was well arranged.
The company began to arrive about half-past ten.
At half•past eleven the Patrons and Ladies Patro-
nesses made their entree; amongst them we observed—
Ills Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of
Argyll and the Ladies Jane, Agnes, and Frances Paget ; the
Duke of Devonshire; Earls Grey, Tankerville Rossiya, Glen.
Lords Ellenborough and Clinton; the COuntesses of Jer..
sey, Grey, Glengall, and Grosvenor; Ladies Dacre and L.
Lambton; Mrs. M. A. Taylor, Mrs. A. Baring, &c.
A few minutes before twelve o'clock dancing commenced.—
The principal quadrille party was led off by the Duke of Devon..
shire and Lady Jersey. In the same set were Captain Locke
(Ist Life Guards) and the Countess of Uxbridge, Mr. Leicester
and Lady Frances Paget, the Earl of Glengall, &c. &e.
Amongst tlie company were also the Duke of Argyll ; the Earls
of Jersey and Sefton ; Lords Dacre, Erskine, Foley, A. Hamil-
ton, Nugent, W. Russell; Sir Ronald Ferguson, M.P. Sir W.
W. Wynn, M.P. Mr. N. A. Taylor, M.P. Mr. J. G. Lambton,
M.P. Mr. Luke White, M.P. Mr. A. Baring, M.P. Mr. John
Williams, M.P. Sir Wm. Congreve, M.P. Colonel Davies, M.P.
Mr. S. C. Whitbread, M.P.
kgreat proportion of the company, Ladies and Gen-
tlemen, wore plain dresses. There were many in full
Court dresses; but the majority of the Gentlemen
were in uniforms of different grades. Many Ladies
wore beautiful fancy dresses, the most striking of
which were decidedly those of the Duchess of An-
GYLL and her lovely family (the Ladies PAGEr and
the Countess of UXBRIDGE.) There were also Spa-
nish, French, Italian, and Swiss peasants, with a
very slight sprinkling of characters amongst whom
were seen a Chinese, a Persian, a Canadian Chief-
tain, a Highlander,- and, of course, a few Spaniards
in full costume. Amongst the real Spaniards pre-
sent were-Admiral JABAT (the Spanish Ambassador),
and the Duke of SAN LORZEZO. On the whole, the
company was highly respectable, and we might
pretty nearly say select—there not being one-half the
number present that were expected, front the interest
excited. Tickets had been issued for fourteen hun-
dred, but at no period of the night did there appear
to be more than six hundred in the whole House, ex-
clusive of the spectators admitted to the third tier
of boxes. Tea, coffee, ices, and confectionery, were
served in the saloons.

As a measure of finance, the 41 Spanish Fête" could
not have been very productive; but, being divested
of its political character, we have seen few public
balls that appeared to give such general satisfaction.
yesterday, about twelve o'clock, the Duke of G Lou-
casTea, accompanied by Captain FOREVER, left his
residence in Park lane to proceed to Dover, on his way
to the Continent for a short time.
The Duchess of CLARENCZ, accompanied by the
Duchess of SAXE WEIMAR, honoured the Italian
Opera House w th their presence on Thursday night•
The two Duchesses left tcwn for Bushey.
Lord CLANWILLIAII, who succeeds Mr. Rose as
EngVsh Ambassador at Berlin, arrived at Frankfort
on the 26th ult.
Mr. HUGHES BALL and Madame MERCANDOTTI
BALL have been residing for .some time at West-
combe Park, on the borders of Blackheath.
Monday, the Hon. Air. EARDLEY gave a Cvrand
Rut al Elltertainment. of the most brilliant description,
to a numerous party of the Nobility and Gentry, at
Belvidere, the seat of Lord EARDLEY, in Kent. Three

elegant marquees were erected on the lawn—cne for
dancing, the other two for the banqnetting tables ;
whilst some smaller ones were erected in the pleasure.
grounds, containing the choicest refreshments., The
Bands of the Royal Artillery and Nl:nines at Wool-
wich attended, in full uniform. The major part of
the company proceeded by water. The pleasure-
grounds afforded a most intetesting view of extensive
country, the Thames, shipping, pleasure-boats, &c.
the whole formed a delightful camp-deed.
Sorrel:se:on or Fats.—ln consequence of the complaints of
the respectable inhabitants of the Parishes of Camberwell and
Peckham the Surrey Magistrates held Sessions yesterday at
Union-Wall; and, after hearing Counsel In support of the Frain,
resolved to suppress them. Edmonton is alto likely to be de-
prived of its annual Statute Fair. We hear of no attempt,
ever,how-
to suppress Saint Bartholomew's festivities.
ancaster Races commenced on Tuesday, when the Sweep.
stakes of lugs. (five subscribers) was won by Mr. Bre:het-torts
ch. g. Mercury beating two othen.—The Town Plate of SOgs.
was won by Mr. Ferguson's b. e. Sir Anthony beating four
otbers. On Wednesday a Ten-guinea Sweepstakes (five sub-
scribers) was walked over by Mr. Strickland's b. c. Wanton --
The.CSO, given by the Members fur the Borough, was also wee
by Mr. Ferguson s b. c. Wanton behting three others:
HAYMARKET THEATRE. ••••• 'll,:he Beggars Opera,
which was performed last night at this house, drew a
crowded audience. The principal characters were
well supported—Madame VEsTrus appearing as Cap.
tarn Macheath, Miss PATON as Polly, and Tzstav as
Peachuns. How happy could Ibe with either," was
given by Madame VOTE is with great spirit and effect.
ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.-.---ThiAllNlGijkiimeof (Arr.
'don the Gipsey, which met witty-such soces; lait sea.'
son, was performed yesterday evening with deserved
applause.
chTharae-ctFerarscewiothf T4reisea,Beet
effect. Mr. Homan. Hive followed, is:
which Ml KELLY• and Mr. Wagircu perfotMed the.
principal
made his first appearance in the part ci Mingle. This
Gentleman possesses much yivacity,_ and acquitted
himself w the spurt suibiactie,a the audience.
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

..
IPSWICH RACES, JUNE 2.
The Gentlemen's Purse of 50p.
FAA of Darlington's br. c. -
-
iv r. Barnard's f. by Muley, 4 yrs old - -
M ijor Wilson's b. b. Lawrence, 5 yrs old -
Three to two against the br. c. Very little sport.

1 1
2 2
3 dr.

THURSDAY.
The Town Purse of Fifty Sovereigns.
•
Major Wilson's br. c.
Mr. Bernard's f. by Muley
Ten to one upon the br. c. who won very easily.
A Silver Cup was won by Dlr. Smith's br. m. Laura, 6 yes
nod, having distanced Mr. Leslie's b. m. and two others.
The Ilan, in the evening, was most fashionably attended:
about '2OO Ladies and Gentlemen were present.
The Stewards for the next year are J. Sheppard, Esq. and J.
Macdonald, Esq.
BATH, JULY 3.—(Seco:in Day.)
The original Five Guineas Stakes, with Fifty Strieseigns added
ity the Inhabitants of Bath, for horses that never won £lOO.

1 1
2 2

All ages.
Mr. C. Dogs blelampus
Dir. Willis's br. c. by Haphazard
Dir. Quantock's Scrape . -
Dlr. Doddington's ro. f. by Ilubens
"Dlr. Flcming's Virginius -
Won easily—bielampus the favourite.
Sweepstakes of Five Guineas each, with Twenty-three Sove-
reigns added. One mile and a half. All ages.
Mr. Thornhill's Scf*pa - - 4 1 1
Mr. Quantock's Swindon -•- 3 2 2
Mr. Pryse's Llama - - 1 3 3
Ni. Stephen's ch. in. Leach 7 - 2 dr.
The Bristol States.

- 1
2
3
4
5

Mr. Naylor's Pastorella
'Air. Day's Rosa
Mr. Day's Victorine
111 r. Pryse's. Doctor Eady -
HARPENDEN HEATH, JULY 3.
Hunters Stake of Seven Sovereigns each, with fifteen added, for
Hunters carrying 11 stone. Heats, two miles.
Captain I.ochee's Trimbush - 1 1
Mr. Horn's b. g. Folly - - 4 2
Mr. Howard's Emily - - 2 3
Major Jones's Sowerly - - 3 1
Air. L. Bouverie's Fanatic - - 5 dr.
Mr. Giles Phantom - - 6 dr.
Giles
A good race.—Two to one on Trimbush after tke heat.
Sweepstakes of Seven Sovereigns each, for horses not thorough-
bred. Twenty added.
•

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 dr.

Mr. William's Snake - -
:Mr. Nliddleton's Faulty - - 2
Captain Herd's Jezebel - 5
Siz stinted, but only three were placed. Won easily.
• Mr. Rush's Sam beat Mr. Goddard's Prophet. One mile,
:701.—:.01. forfeit.

TROTTING.
The Match between Captain Hansard's roan horse and Mr.
chesnut mare, to trot one hour for two hundred soot-
eigns,a.side, took place yesterday, over two miles of ground oa
the A.hford road. The match was made on the first day of
I I ampton Races, and it was done as under. Betting was six to
tour on the horse, and each carried nine stone. The start was
uue at each end of the miles.

The Horse. min. sec.
First two miles 6 59
Szcond 7 20
Third 7 42
Fourth - • I
Fifth 8 lh

The Mare.
First two miles
Second
Third -
Fourth -
Fifth -
Sixth-
Se•enth -
Fifteenth mile

min. sec.
6 56
7 30
7 40
8 20
8 2
8 21
8 24
4 54

Sixth
Seventh -
Fifteenth mile

a 20
8 12
4 26

S 9 lis 60 5
The horse performed about three hundred yards over the 6f-
teen miles within the hour, beating the mare full half a mile.

HAWKING.
This ancient pastime is still carried on in Norfolk. At Did-
lingo-tit-Hall, the seat of Major WILSON, is an extensive heronry,
and much sport has lately been afforded to numerous parties of
Ladies and Gentlemen in that neighbourhood. •
BOXING IN FF.LTH
LDFOR A3I MARSHES, BELOW
GUID,
It was specified in the Hampton race-lid, that no boxing
would be allowed during the races. But after all was over, a
purse was snide for George Pittman, the Wandsworth Butcher,
and' Mark Wood, a scienced youth, to have ,a turn, and they
peeled for combat yesterday morning at the above spot. Norris
seconded the butcher, and Wood picked up his brother, who
fought more than a stone against his weight.
It was a very merry fight, but Wood could never reduce his
adversary's weight to the winning pitcb. Ile pinked him at cons-
ing in, and first tapped the lard, but he was greased after a
manly rally.
In the 7th round Wood received a chance and chattering hit
on the temple, which floored hint, and, as be could not cometo
time, Pittman won the battle in 2 minutes.
MEN lIIIDSON AND Girrosts.—A ruthaniug fight took place be-,
twen these men, for a trifle. From their appearance, a cook-shop
would have suited them better than a boxing-ring. They, how-
ever, did theii duty in seven bustling• rounds, with much
equality, and both were hit to a stand-still. In the fifth round
Gifford fell off in fighting; he was hit down, and his head was
in a chancery suit. In the 7th round he received a rictus on the
mark, which finished him. Hudson won at last tolerably easy,

CURIOUS WAGER.
Yesterday morning a man,undertook to carry 15 sieve-baskets,.
piled one upon another on his bead, from Dean-street, West-
minster, to Perry's potatoe-warehouse in Covent Garden. The
wager was for a sovereign; and the conditions were, that he was
to walk through the public streets, and to arrive at the place
tamed with it on his head, without resting. He walked with
great caution, sometimes in the carriage road, and sometimes on
the pavement, followed by numbers of people, who, however,
at once encircled and cleared the way for him. His greatest
difficulty seemed to be to avoid the lamp irons when upon the
pavement, as the upper sieve, which poised the whole, had a
continual inclination to the right side. He succeeded in gaining
the middle of Southampton-street without losing one sieve,
having passed coaches and carts of all descriptions; when here,
the upper sieve fell to the ground. lie halted for a moment, and
poised the remaining sieves, with which he proceeded full into
the market, where he cast the whole down, amid the cheers of
the populace. Though the weight must have been considerable,
the poising the sieves was the greatest difficulty be had to en-
counter, as they reached the second floor windows. He won his
wager, and many gentlemen, who were highly delighted wit►
the novelty of the scene, subscribed to reward his ingenuity and
perseverance.

A few nights ago u Taylor and Allan, two of the Dow-street
Patrol, were on duty near to Kensington Turnpike, they ob-
served, as they believed, a dog cross the road, and take shelter
in an unfinished house in Leotard's-place, close to the
Suspecting the possibility of the individual to whom the dog
might belong lurking in the place for no good purpose, they pro-
ceeded to the Dew building, to where they supposed the animal
retreated. Taylor had a brick ready to throw at the object, seem-
ingly within his sight; Allan got so near to the spot Where it
lay, that his stick could reach it ; he raised his stick, and while
•in the very act of delivering his blow with force. tin terror and
mazement he heard the cry of an infant 'noticed front the place.
fir calledlo his companion not to throw the brick, which pro-
vidinnially was complied with, and immediately dihcovered a fe-
male Infant (instead of the canine, which escaped their notice),
hot more than 24 hours old, whose Wein a seed or twos num
most likely have been uniuteatifiliqy sacrificed; but front the
singular fact of its crying at theufri moment, when apparently
its doom was decreed. Allan carri4 the.young stranger imme-
diately to the workhouse, wherelt4i now doing welt.
-An Inquest *as held, Saturday, at Waltham
Abbey, on Mr. Jour JOHNSON, a Gentleman in the
employ of Governnient, in the powder-won ks
'Who was struck by the lightning on the previous day,
whilst in his dime in these works, into which he was
observed to go but a very short time before he was
discovered a corpse, lying on the fluor. A book, which
be had apparently been reading, was lying open on
the desk. The Jury returned a verdict, that the do.
ceased was killed by lightning.

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