Star.
London, England, 1821-03-02 00:00:00

ALMACK'S GRAND BALL.

The first of the series commenced on Wednesday
evening, but owing to the inclemency of the weather,
the Court at Brighton, and the Catkolic Question,
the attendance was rather thin. The great room put
on all its attractions at ten o'clock. The quadrille
dancing commenced about eleven. Among the dancers
were—

Prince Lenox:ant . Miss Frrzsoy.
Mons. Ds Wuttvrainoar Lady M. Bucts.
Hon. Capt. NEEDHAM Miss Dtwatiss.
Mr. Duenate - Miss Vasa.
Lord JAMS HAT Lady G. &Mat)IININIAX.
Hon. Mr. Rice - Miss Beaustoxr.
Hon. Mr. 'Fauns Lady Moteneur.
Among the company present were—
The Earl and Countess of Darnley, Countess of Sefton and
the Ladies Molyneux, Mr. Leicester Stanhope, Mr. Ilell Jay,
Mr. Bridgman Simpson, Mr. Giksk Count Modene Sir John
Trollope, Hon. Colonel and Lady Frederica Stanhope, Lord
Elleuborough, Mrs. and Misses Dawkins, Misses Viner, Coun-
tess of Ashburnham and the Ladies Ashburnham, 'Countess of
Belmore and Lady Isabella !Ratchford, C'ountess of I%jansSeld
and the Ladies Murray, Lady Fatima and the Hon. G. Edg-
cumbe, Mr. Cottin, Hon. Mrs. and Miss Stuart, Sir George
Montgomery, Viscountess Castlereagh, Lady James Hay, and
Mrs. and Misses Beaumont.

D au RY-LA NaTHEATRE.—The House was crowded
last night to witness the appearance of Miss WILSON,
as Rosetta, in Love in a Village. Upon the whole she
added to her former reputation, though the music in
Artaserxes is more trying than in this Opera. Her
acting was spirited, and frequently very effective.
Some music was introduced to give the Piece more
interest, and a song nf considerable difficulty fell to
her share, which she executed so well that she was
called upon to repeat it. Mr. HORN went through
with Young Meadows in a manner which reflected
high credit on him. Mr. BRAHAM took Hawthorn,
a part seemingly out of his line ; but he sustained it
vigorously. He sang, "My Dolly was the fairest
thing," with very superior effect. He introduced
from MOORE, "Friend of nty soul, this goblet sip," and
gave it such expression, though he scarcely used an
additional grace, that it was called for again with
enthusiasm. Mr. MUNDEN, in Justice Woodcock, and
Mr. KNIGHT, in the Clown, are well known for their
broad and rich humour.—The new and interesting
Tragedy of Conscience; or, The Bridal Night, was
giveirout for repetition this evening, and Love in a
Village was announced for repetition to-morrow night.
In the Spoitd Child, Miss KELLY (in consequence of
the indisposition of Madame Varrais) sustained the
part of Little Pickle, and with excellent effect.
ENGLISH OFERA•Housr.—Mr. MATIIIIWS is again
At Home at this Theatre. Last night he presented
to his audience the original of the series of his highly
popular entertainments; and the Public were again
delighted at renewing their acquaintance with his
inimitable old Scotch Lady, whose long story about
Sandy Anderson, called down reiterated applause.
'The display of his talents as a ventriloquist, in the,
character of .a French valet, and his dialogue with'i,
the housekeeper', bader, and his bedridden master,
were particularly amusing. The imitations of sense,
of the principal tragic and comic performers, con
.skied the reside of -evening.

rHE ARMY.

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(From ilst Amoy Caseft.)
We noticed in our last, that the 7th Royal Vete.
ran Battalion had received orders to hold thethselvei
in readiness for embarkation, preparatory to being
disbanded at Chelsea; since which, we have seen in •
the London Papers, that these meritorious Coln.sae
not to be -disbanded until the Coronation of our be-
loved Monarch has taken place, and that it is his
Niamey's intention to confer some special mark of
favour on these brave men, who have so long fought
and bled fcr their King and Country. We can affirm.
that no Regiment quartered in this island ever de-
served to participate in his MaJe.srv's consideration
•
more than the 7th Royal Veteran Battalion."