Star.
London, England, 1822-01-08 00:00:00

ROYAL MUSIC PARTY.

The Kixo had a select Party of Music on the even-
ing of yesterday sennight, in consequence of the at.
tit al at litighton of the Gentlemen of the Chapel
R ,val, to assist at the ceremony of the Consecration
of the Chapel Royal attached to the Palace there..
The Gentlemen present were—Messrs. Sale. sen. Vaughan,
!La's, R. Clark, J. B. Sale, W. Knyvett, Molyneux, Salmon,
on. Gore, !Skid, Evans, Roberts.
The Abwotees were—Messrs. Knyvett, sen. Salmon, sen.
NV 'WI, and (leather.

l'heir Deputies were--Messrs. Leete, Terrail, C. Kurett,
nd (;nuhleti.

They concluded the old year, and ushered the new
year in with the national anthem of " GOD save the
king." Some most choice and excellent glees were
sunk in very superior style during the evening.
On the evening of New Year's Day, his MAJESTY
had a numerous Dress Party, consisting of the LORD
CHANCELLOR and about one hundred of the most
distinguished characters in Brighton, when they were
gratified with a Grand Concert, the vocal parts by
the above Gentlemen and the eight young Gentle-
men of the Chapel Royal, together with his MA-
Jesrv's superior and excellent band of wind instru-
ments amounting to forty performers, under the di-
rection of Mr. KRAMER. The vocal music selected
Was What had been arranged and well adapted for
such a numerous band of wind instruments, to give
a peculiarly fine effect. The performance was in the
new music-room, which was brilliantly illuminated
for the occasion, and where the Royal Party were
supplied with the most choice refreshments. Mr.
ATTWOOD presided at the organ.
The performance commenced with the Overture to
Edher. This was followed by the Hailstone Chorus,
which is for a double choir; and although the vocal
performeis were hardly numerous enough to support
double chorusses, yet all the voices being effective,
another of HANDEL'S double chorusser, " My right
hand, U Lour," from the same Oratorio, which it is
to he regretted is not oftener heard, was extremely
well supported.

Mr. VAUGHAN gave the opening of the Messiah
very chastely. The chorus, 4, And the glory," fol-
lowed. The KING'S favourite anthem, " Hear my
prayer," was introduced by his NIAJESTY'S command,
after the arrangement for the Concert had been
made, and was most admirably sung by Master Glean,
and Master JONES, who repeated a great part of it
by command of the KING.

'The chorus from Sampson—" Let their celestial
concerts all unite," was performed. The first Act
concluded with the chorus from Joshua" Glory to
Goo," in which the accompaniment of the wind in-
struments was heard, most appropriately to the words,
to imitate the falling of the ponderous walls of Jericho.
The second Act commenced with the Overture to
Ads am! Galatea, followed by the delightful chorus
into which it leads, 44 01; the pleasures of the plains."
The remainder of the performance was selected Flom
the same piece. " Hush, ye pretty warbling choir!"
was most charmingly sung by Master GEAR. The
duet, " Happy we, by Mr. VAUGHAN and Master
GEAR. "Oh ruddier than the cherry," by Mr. SALL.
The trio, " Ihe flocks shall leave the neonntaism,"
by Master GEAR, Mr. SALE, and Mr. VAUGHAN.—
The performance concluded with the Coronation
Anthem of a, Zadock, Me Priest."
The Km frequently conducted the Concert, and
kept most excellent time. His MAJESTY appeared
highly delighted, and took particular interest in the
II hole of the performance, from which it is supposed
hi, MAJESTY will become the great patron of HAN-
nEt.'s music, as his late Royal Father was.

Twelfth-Night fell on Sunday, and therefore its
celebration was postponed until last night. The dis-
play of cakes in the windows of the pastry cooks, in
every part of the town was wry rich and brillia• t.
His Royal Highness the Duke of CLARENCE enter-
tained a large party yesterday, at Bushy Park. In
the evening they drew Twelfth-Night characters.
The Earl of LI LFORD is entertaining a large party
at Liltord, near Oundle.

G. B. PORTMAN, Esq. keeps open house this week
at Bryanstone, Dorsetshire.
Lady COCKBURN entertained a party of young
friends at Sir GEORGE'S residence in the Admiralty.
Lady CLARKE entertained a large party in Devon-
shire-place.
Lady HERVEY amused a select circle on the Ter-
race, St. Mary-la-Bonne.
Lady TAvLon had a party in Park-street.
General NLEDIIANI had a party in York-place.

Lady DALLAS had a party in Bloomsbury-square.
Lady NLLTIIORPE gave an elegant Ball at Scanby
Hall, in Lincolnshire. _ _

The lion. Mr. Bftronas displayed much hospita-
lity at Buckingham-place, near Shoreham.
Cllonel CLARKE, of St. Peter's, Ramsgate, gave
a Ball to the neighbouring Fashionables.
The Fail of DARLINGTON has arrived at his seat,
R.rby Castle, Durham, from Yorkshire.
GEORGE PETRE, Esq, has arrived at the Clarendon
Hotel, Bond-street, from a tour.
DRURY-LANE.—Mr. KEAN resumed his station at
this Theatre last night, and performed Richard with
his usual ability. In Akron, in the Afterpiece, MuN-
DEN appeared in the very meridian of his excellence.
COVENT-GARDEN.—Last night the Beggar's Opera
was presented to an overflowing House. The cast
was peculiarly attractive. Miss STEPHENS resumed
her duties for the season in the part of Polly ; Miss
lIALLANDE appeared for the first time as Macheath;
and Mrs. LISToN performed Lucy.. Of Miss STE-
PHENS it would be needless to say anything in at-
tempt to satisfy the Public beyond the remark that
she appeared to be in good health, and sung in the
full plenitude of voice and good taste. She was le-
iTatedly encored, and on one occasion (Oh, Polly!
,you might have told and kiss'd) twice. Miss fint-
wne did wonders in Macheath. She is the best
icrnale singer who has yet attempted the character.
She played with more effect, and sang with a more
distinct and determined style than in any of her fe-
minine characters. Mrs. LisTuu played Lucy in ex-
cellent style. Of the other parts—as of Mr. Btau-
t HARD in Pcachum, and Mr. ENI SHY in Lockit, being
Lot only perfect of their kind, but habitually well-
known to the Public—it were in vain to remark on
them. The Piece went off with consummate effect.
The Two Pages qf Frederick the Great followed—
alter which came the Pantomime ; and a more crowded
!louse has seldom been witnessed, or one more en-
way gratified.

TIM •ARMY.

The payment, to Retired Officers, of Half-pay for the Quar-
ter endbsg December 25, will commence on the 17th last. and
continue every day (Saturday and Sundaexcepted) till the 13th
of February ; and after that period on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday in each week.
The 33d Regiment, now on their voyage to Jamaica, is to re-
lieve the 58th, ordered home.
A detachment of Royal Artillery sailed. from Cork an the
30th ult. on board the Fanny transport, for Mafia.
We understand that three of the band of the 59th Regiment
have deserted, and taken with them several of the musical
struments belonging to the Regiment; and though the most vi-1
gilant search bas been made after them, they have escaped in a
vessel which lately sailed from this port fur Lima.—Cbrk Mer-
*male Onwsick.