Star.
London, England, 1831-01-08 00:00:00

FESTIVITIES AT BELVOIR, CASTLE.

Belvoir, on Tuesday last, was the scene of as noble a
display of Baronial hospitality as ever graced the annals of
yore, tempered by all the varied refinements of the polished
era in which we live. The morning was ushered in with
joyous peals from many a village spire, to announce that
' another Anniversary of the Duke of Rutland's birth-day
bad arrived.
The Duke of Wellington, who reached the Castle on the
preceding day, took the diversion of pheasant shooting for
several hours in the well-stocked preserves of the demesne :
his Grace bad excellent sport, and scarcely missed a shot.
At two, Dinner was served in the steward's room, ser-
vants' hall, and butteries, to the domestics, principal
tradespeople, and tenantry. The total number entertained
exceeded 400.
The public were admitted into the ball-room to view the
company as they proceeded to dinner. On the appearance
of the Duke of Wellington, a spontaneous burst of ap-
plause greeted the hero of his country.
Covers were laid in the banquetting room for forty. This
noble apartment presented a gorgeous appearance, and its
superb decorations were exhibited to the best effect by an in-
finitude of wax lights placed in chandeliers and candelabra
of the time of Louis the Fourteenth. The services of gold
and silver plate were put in requisition, and the celebrated
antique wine-cooler, from which his late Majesty bad one •
modelled, was displayed. A double retinue of domestics, in
state and full dress suits, were in attendance. The Duke of
Rutland took his seat at the centre of the table, having the
Marchioness of Londonderry on his right. There were
present—
His Grace of Rutland and the Duchess Isabella of Rutland, Marquis
and Marchioness of Londonderry, Duke of Wellington, Earl and Cotta.
seas Jcnnyn, Martinis of Granby, the Ex.Chanciellor of Ireland and
Lady Manners, Lady Elisabeth Norman and the two Misses Norman,
Mr. and Lady E. Drummond, Sir John and Lady Shelley and Mho
'balky, the Hon. Captain and Miss Upton, Mr. and Mn. Fletcher
Maslen. Lady Emmeline and Lady Adel's& Moaners. Rev. C. de Roos
Thwissom, Dr. Staunton, Hon. Mr. Worley, Lords Charles and Robert
Mosasss, Lord and Lady Southampton, Miss Goodwin, Colonel Trench,
Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnot, Viscount Castlereagh.

The dresses of the ladies were superb; diamonds were dis-
played in profusion, especially by the Duchess of Rutland
and Lady Londonderry. Lady Jermyn looked charming, in
a robe of white satin, with a bridal wreath of the same co-
lour. Her sister, the beautiful Lady Emmeline Manners,
was similarly attired.
The uniform of the Belvoir Hunt was almost universally
adopted by the gentlemen. The Dukes of Wellington and
Rutland, and the Marquis of Londonderry, wore the Insignia
of the Garter.

♦bout eight the following apartments were thrown open,
and brilliantly illuminated:—

The Grand Entrance Hall—the two Staircases, and the Conition—
the Regent's Oailety—the Picture Saloon, and the Ball.room.
Two hundred were soon assembled in the latter apartment.
Dancing commenced at an early hour to the fine music of
the Leicestershire Militia Band, who appeared in uniform.
Soon after eleven the Duke of Rutland entered the Ball
room, the Marchioness of Londonderry leaning on his arm.
and followed by the whole of his distinguished guests. Hie
Grace led Lady Londonderry to the top of the set, and Galled
the contra dance, " The Campbells are coming." They
were followed by—
The Duke of Wellington -
Viscount Castlereagh
Mr. Norton
Hon. S. Wortley
Marquis of Granby -

. Lady 'Emmeline Manners.
. Countess Jcrmyu.
. Lady Daurntnond.
- Dhs. Arbuthnot.
- Hon. bliss Upton.

Captain Upton - - - Miss Norman.
.
Colonel Trench - - Lady Shelley.
Sir J. Shelley - - - Lady Manners•
Mr. Drummond - - - Miss C. Norman.
Earl Jermyn - - Miss Ooodwin.
Lord U. Mannets - - . Lady Southampton.
Lord G. Maanen - - . Mims Shelley.
All took their places indiscriminately among the more
bumble guests of the Duke of Rutland, and the amiable
condescension and kindness of feeling exhibited, delighted
every one. Dancing was continued with great animation
for several hours before the Duke and his party left.
Only one set of Quadrilles were danced. The general fes-
tivity was protracted till a very late hour.
Notwithstanding the great number present on this occa-
sion, not a single circumstance occurred to disturb the ad-
mirable order which prevailed.
WEDNESDAY.—To-day the Hounds meet at the Ken-
nels. An immense field is expected, as the Duke of Wel-
lington will be present. He remains at the Castle for some
days to come.

MARRIED.
At St. Marylebone Church; on the bth inst. W. S. Jona, EsqL of
Brunswick.square. to Georgina Isabella, only daughter of the Rev.
Dr. Stephens, of Devonshire-place.

DI RD.
At St :Ninnies Manse on Saturday the 25th ult. Mr. C. Greg,
preacher of the Gospel, and eldest son of the Rev. C. Orel& minister of
St. Ninnies—At Glaspv, on the I7th ult. J. Russell, of Woodside.
late Colonel in the Stir ire militia—At Leamington Spa, on Wed-
nesday, aged 42, W. Syme, Req. Comptroller. General of his Majesty's
Customs, Duhlin—On the 4th inst. at Clifton, in bis 91st year, Lieut.-
Gen. Bright, late of the Royal Marines, and many years Commandant
of the Plymouth Division.

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