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London, England, 1821-01-20 00:00:00

BRIGHTON; JANUARY iB.

The Earl of tIVERFOOL, Lord CASTLEREAOIT, and
Sir CHARLES PAGET, had the honour of dining with.
hia MAJESTY yesterday.. ,
.Thwards Mir O'clock in the evening, the company
Who had received invitatiors to be present at the en-
tertainment at the Palace, bzgan to assemble; and
so rapid was the succession of Carriages, that by
twenty minutes after nine, nearly 300 persons had
arrived, among whom were the following, viz.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Winchestfr, the Earl 2..1
Cowles% of Chichester, the Earl and Countess of Warwick, the
Dowager Maichioness of Lansdown, Lady A'Court, Lady El-
phinston, Lord Howard of Effingham, the Earl of Wiltshire,
the Countess Dowager of Clonmeli, the Countess df Mint:en,
Lord and Lady W. and the Hoe. Miss Gordon, the Earl and
Countesi of Newborough, Sir Matthew and lady Tierney, the
Countess of Stanhope, Sir I. Heard, Lady Berkeley, Viscoun-
tess Gage, Sir George and Lady Shiner, the Rev. G. and
Mrs. Shinner' the Earl of Aylesbury, General Sir Lowry Cole,
Sir John and Lady SleAly, lady Strange, Lord l'rudhoe, lieu-
tenant-General Sir Wm. and lady Jane Houstoun, Admiral Sir
Richard and Lady Strachan, lady Theodosia and Miss Vyner,
Mr. and Lady C. Pindar, Lady Falkiner, Major-General Sir
C. and Lady Doyle, Major-General Sir E. and Lady Kerrison,
Count and Countess St. Antonio, Mr. and Lady Ann Beckett,
Lord Arthur Hill, the lion. Miss Seymour, Lady K. Stewart,
Viscount and Viscountess Northland, the lion. Mrs. G. and
Miss Knox, Sir U. and Lady Farquhar, the lion. Mrs. Pelham
and Miss Pelham, Lady B. and Miss E. Bouverie, Lieutenant-
Colonel Webber Smith, Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. Downntan,
Lady Blackwood, Ladies A. and M. A. Brudenel Bruce, Lord
and Lady Normanby, Sir J. W. Dc Bathe, Majar and Mrs. 1)e
Bathe,'Mr. and Mrs. Montague Burgoyne, the Dean of ilereford
and Mrs. and Miss Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Serjea.it Runningtrm,
General and Mrs. Mundy, Miss GifTord, Mr. and Mrs. C. Nu-
gent, Miss Jones, Mrs. R. Dawson, Mr. Mm. and Miss Mitchell,
Lady Perth, Alin lake, Captain and Mrs. G. Seymour, Mr.
N. Kemp, Mr. Walter Burrell, the Rev. H. Pearson, Mr. W.
Minto Farquhar, Alks Mellish, Mr. and Mrs. C. Craven, Miss
Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. L. Fox, Mr. Pigott, Mrs. C. Figou,
Miss Standish, Miss Vernon, Sir T. and Lady Lyddell, &c.

The KING and the Princess AUGUSTA received the
company in the Music Room, and all parties were !
rendered happy by Royal condescensions. His MA-
JESTY wore a blue coat with the star, and looked
remarkably well and cheerful. The Princess much
enjoyed the scene of which she was herself a compo- •
nent part. The dresses of the Ladies were superb ; '
diamonds were in the most expensive profusion, and
light and gratified hearts, made known by similar
countenances, were universal. The pleasure and
astonishment expressed at beholding the new Music
and Banqueting Rooms, were as striking as general ;
it is not in the power of words to convey a sufficiently
just and comprehensive idea of their several perfec-
tions and beauties. Card tables were spread in the
latter ; but the Concert in the former was the more
attractive during the progress of the night. All that
could constitute terrestrial brilliance and happiness
appeared to be present at this entertainment.
The magnificent ROYAL BANQUETING Room is
situated nearly at the southern extremity of the
Palace, and its dimensions are 60 feet in length, by
42 feet wide. The walls are bounded, at the height
of 23 feet, by a cornice of the most elegant form, ap-
parently inlaid with pearls and gold. Onthis cor-
nice rest four elliptic arches, which, with their span-
drils, are supported in the angles by four golden co-
lumns, connecting themselves with a cove, sur-
mounted by a dome, rising to the height of 45 feet.
This dome is constructed to represent an eastern sky,
partially obscured by the broad and branching fo-
liage of a luxuriant plantain tree, which is expressed
as bearing its fruit in all the progressive stages to
maturity, from early blossom to rich and glowing
mellowness. From its centre Chinese symbols de-
pend. It is connected with the grand lustre, rising
30 feet, and assuming the shape of lotus flowers.
These lilies, when illuminated, dart their copious and
vivid rays through their multiplied and sparkling
tints, and give to near objects the semblance of ru-
bies, pearls, glittering brilliants, and shining gold.
The effect is magical. as other lustres, in the several
angles, of minor magnitude, but similarly unique
and beautiful, contribute to an effulgence as mild as
bright ; and which, with four horizontal windows of
stained glass, illUminated from without, above the
cornice, perfect an appearance of artificial day. The
walls of this room are divided into compartments,
containing illustrations, by domestic groupes of
figures, nearly as large as life, of the manners and
elegant costumes of the higher orders of the Chinese
people. These pictures possess great variety, and
teem with domestic episodes which are familiar to
us: the ground of these masterly paintings is an
imitation of inlaid pearl, richly wrought in all the
varied forms of Chinese mythology. The tranquil
and silvery hue of this imitation, from its general in-
troduction, gives at once the complexion of the room ;
and, it may be said, affords a charming repose and
contrast to the splendid furniture, and brilliant co-
lours of the paintings which it surrounds. The fur-
niture here is chiefly fixed as a banqueting-room ; it
consists of side-boards and their candelabras, which
arc continued en each side ; the former are of the
finest rose-wood, tastefully carved and inlaid with
gold. In suitable splices between these, are Chinese
cisterns mounted with or-molu of the most superior
workmanship. These, together with the chimney-
pieces, and their exquisite ornaments in or-mole,
complete the elevation, by giving to the superstruc-
ture an efficient and appropriate base. The chim-
ney pieces, north and south, face each other, and are
of the finest statuary marble, with golden canopied
figures as embellishments, and other ornaments in
or-mole. On the centre of that to the north is a
time-piece of excellent fancy and workmanship ; it is
presented through the medium of an opening sun-
flower, on each side of which are figures in brilliant'
colours of beautiful enamel which appear as reposing
in the shade of its exuberant and varied foliage,
chased in gold. The playfulness of imagination has
given singular interest to this useful ornament—its
character is perfect: but it further delights, on a
close inspection, by disclosing in the combinatidn of
the leaves, a chimera of forms as exquisitely con-
trived as expressed. This unique specimen of design
and pirfect execution, is repeated on the chimney.:
piece opposite, as a thermometer. At the backs of
these superb and dazzling objects, rising from the
chimney-piece to the lower cornice; are mirrors of
extraordinary dimensions; these, facing each other,
though at a distance of 60 feet, reflect all within the
sparkling space, giving the semblance of a centre
point to the beholder when situated .at either extre-
mity. On either side are folding-doors, presenting
an elegant imitation of japan, framed with golden
architraves, and surmounted with exquisite specimens
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of wood-carving in alio seller°, exhibiting subjects of
clainiera.from Oriental Mythology, the peculiar ani-

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I miation and character of which, induce an idea that
they are actually existing in an attnospher.e of burn-
ing gold. Splendoim of light and Colby-, With a na.
tural and effective dPPositiutt of shade; :Appear to
I have been a grand and sUcees.sfill aim in this room ;
land art, guickd by soliari j.tufrneitt, lively and fib=
fished taste, Las availed itself of al! sorts of materials
to attain the end proposed. The sp!endid g.essy jars
i of blue porcelain, well Appropriated and judiciously
placed, contrihute magnificently to this effo.t ; they
lexcel, in tidiness and brillioney, everything of the
kind before teen, foreign or nativb! ; the: are of
Staffordshire manufacture. Like the Music-room,
the apartment is carpeted throughout, anti 'displays
another fine specimen of talent in that line, ft om Ax-
minaer ; and, like that room, this is also iiyhted by
five spacious windows, which r:; en in the east, the
draperies of which, composed of the richest rrimsou
silk adorned with gold, delightfully harmonize ..vith
silk's of celestial bin, which clothe the dividing piers,
and complete a tout ensent6lc of sr.ch rmitchless beauty,
as renders words inadequate to do it justice.
The KING has enjoyed a long promenade to-day,
and the Prini:ess a carriage airing. . .
A numerous Meeting, the LORD LIEDTENANT itt
the Chair, respecting; the Statue of the KING, in-
tended to be erected on the Steyne, took place at the
Old Ship this morning.