Star.
London, England, 1824-06-28 00:00:00

THE PARE AND THE GARDENS.

In Hyde Park yesterday, abont four o'clock. there was
an uncommonly numerous assemblage of Fashionable,.
There were several Fours-in-band among the leading Whips, and
those were mostly in the Mail-coach style. The Stanhope', the
IDennets, and the Cabriolets were very numerous : a few Vir•es sir
intermixed with the open Landaus. The walk of Kensington Gu-
dens was lined, as heretofore, with Belles of 7bn. Nothing very
new or striking in dress: the summer attire general.
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• His MAJESTY is expected to give his annual juverikt-
ball and other entertainment., in London, in a eery few days.
The preparations made by his Grace the Duke of
Wastnioros for the reception of his Mastetr, who honoured the
Duke with the Royal presence at dinner on ihursday last, were
splendid beyond description. The display of plate, comprising the
presents to his Grace from the different Sovereigns of Europe ter-
passed anything of the kind in this country in private possession,
except, perhaps, that of the Duke of Dsvonsmas, who, we believe,
was the first subject that had the honour of entertaining his 7.11.
suer after his accession to the throne. His Stamm arrived at
Apsley-house about half past seven o'clock on Thursday, and at a
quarter past eight o'clock the distinguished party that was invites
to meet their Soma:son sat down to dinner. The Ladies were all
in Court-dresses and the display of diamonds, fee. was nearly as
profuse as at a Drawing-room. At 12 o'clock precisely, his 51.sarssr
retired and walked down the grand staircase and to his cars
leaning on the arm of the Duke of Wituntorron. His Mansre
looked remarkably well, and walked with a firm step : he MIR
dressed in a plain blue coat, ornamented only with the star of the
garter, a white waistcoat, white small-clothes and stockings.—
Nothing could exceed the condescending affability with which his
Mummy spoke to all whom be addressed cinting the evening, and
this condescension was as general as it was pleating. The parse
did not break up immediately on the departure of his Abfaitsv.,
but continued to enjoy the hospitality of their noble host until psc:
three o'clock. Madame CATALANS and several others of the iliac
vocal performers delighted the company with their powers occa-
sionally during the evening. The state apartments, the staircase,
the windows, the halls, &c. were decorated with all kinds of eintiet,
from the celebrated nursery grounds belonging to Mr. Imams, the
botanist, in the centre of the Regent's Park.
Divine Service was performed yesterday to his MA.
sem and the Royal Household, by the Rev. Dr.Bt.onssaci, at 114
Palace in Pali-mall.
Yesterday, the Princess AUGUSTA attended Divine
Service, at the Chapel Royal.
Prince LEOPOLD attended Divine Service yesterb,
at St. Philip's Chapel, Waterloo-place.
yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Gtoucitsrrit
attended Divine Service, at St. George's Church, Hanover-square
The Duke of Your, the Duke of CLARENCE,
the Duchess of Gtoocasesa,.paid visits to the Xnus on Saturday.
Prince LEOPOLD and the Duchess of KENT honoutej
the Italian Open with their presence on Saturday night.
Prince LEOPOLD gave a grand dinner on Friday, at
Marlborough-House, to a numerous party of distinguished charac-
ii ter', among whoni were--the Duke of You, the Duchess
Kure, the Prince of Luatinoen, the Loan CRANCELLOIL, the Duke
and Duchess of Wzr.r.imeton, the Duke and Duchess of Hutton,
the Russian Ambassador, Marchioness of Lansaowtc, Earl atii
Countess Ltraaroot., Earl and Countess Veltman, 51r. Secret.ay
and Mrs. Cnnwisia, Lady Emn.r M .• a. anc.
His Royal Highness gave another grand dinner 01
Saturday, to a select party ; among the company were—the P--
chess of KIM'S, Prince and Princess Potacriac, Duke and Duch....s
of Someessr, Marquis and Alarehioneas Ileum- Earl and C‘u •
teas GROSVENOR.. Earl and Countess DAINLIT
Viscount and Viaconutess Miaow, Mr. and hke. &Gas Kttlit

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