Star.
London, England, 1817-06-10 00:00:00

MR. ULNA.

Yesterday a mnst splendid dinner was given at tie
Clarendoo Hotel to this celebrated French Actor by
the princspai Performers of Covent Garden Theatre.
14r. FAVIATT was called to the Chair. On one side
a-f Min were placed Mr. TaLstA and Mr. KestnLE,
and on :It:: other, Ikalr.Yousq and Sir C., infi3lt Sal lIT,
ss-bo svas the only person (not ab.olutely belonging
to the Theatre) invited no this occasion. Mr. C.
l'auat.a .prended at the bottom of the table, which
was filled by eighteen principal Pafurruees of the
alsovt•tuenti,ined Theatre. The cloth being drawn,
the Royal Family were drank in succession—the
Duke ail YORK st.th particular molts of respect and
rratetude, an einia• quetiCO of his kind condescension
ia. intcrest:ng hinasel! so mod' in behalf of the Fund
tatablis!teil at Covent G.ar4en for Decayed Actors.
Lally an the evening Mr. F.:v.-Garr rm.., and spoke
to the t,sllowing eff et :
Mr. l'aLsta— The ht )) )) Ut of presiding this day being IMPS-
perted, lam woe prepared to say that which 1 think rbs-u-
-ral MI such so OSCallirn lust. is initaissible fur me to riur
mot p epos, rum breath, ssoliout seiritg ,he opportuttoy of re.
turolog !ou thanks in my own name, and iaa that of all my bre-
arra, IMt boomer anal ?lemurs you have confa.rieit ou us by
lOW presence this day. Your lame, Sir, as an ::cwt, has been
too oft a proclaimed by your own co.sistrym,n, and re termed
aslinitted by all forut;tiers, not to have er aced in is, an. ar.
bent desire to sec att.i know you. Circumstances have lately
f,,!ketl art that have isermitted many of us to visit your country,
here we have %sun:used a .lisplay of your hist dank power=, 111
a manner that has tar surPassird our nto.t sanguine expectrion.
lbs.% S.r, alone s could have been suflitient to have secured for
Too every respect and attentstm Irons use, %shim you had brill
'leased us teems hut, Sir, there ts. mow Ler c feu ntsrarce
that has greatly endeared You to as all—a corcun..tance that has
tendered wuat would have been as ace of ciwney the repayment
of a drbt of gratitude. Sir, y.dir kind reception of all my Ines
three who have ionised Palls, your gentlemanly atteptom to those
whom you found •traugers tiaid brother protednirs, has convinced
sa,, that With the character of a great Actor, you blend the ac-
euniph,Led Gen.leman. 1 thereibre, Sir, lit the name of the
Aeons of England, thank you, and drink your health, hoping
you may long enjoy tt, to eoutillue the ornament of the French
ntage, and wisoing you affluence and bakpincss whenever you
phrase :is retire.'

Mr. TALNIA" rose, evidently affected and delighted
by this address; he tett*: ned his thanks with a modes:
sensibil ty, that made a strong impression on emery
one present. The evening now pissed on with a
rational flow of entertainment that never was sur-
passed Men we say that MATIIEWs, LIaTON,
YoUNG, Limo?, 31,:CLAIR, DUnUsEr, &c. &c. costri-
btved to time Minizy of the day, we need add
no
more to convince our Readers it must hare been
most delightful. V'/ben Mr. Yam:Err ruse to propose
the health of Mr. IiEOI3LZA he said—" He felt hit-i-
-nk greatly eurbarrasigst, as the presence of that
Gentlerh:lie ebtally restrained him from indulging his,
u) speaking of bim as lie could wish ; out,
is lea was ilddrsssing persons who were perfectly
competent to a, oreciate all his merits, he should ciai-'
tent burned Itf, saving, that, whether they drank
him as publi;.. or private character, he ,s equally
respectable; and that he took with him to his retire-
ment not only the applause of a gratified public, but
the.good wishes ot all his brethren." This was re-
ettived with an enthusiasm unparalleled ; it was many
minutes bdure Mr. Kstallt.e found an opportunity of
replying; an.' when he did, it was in a style of good
taste, of he of all men is so pet fect a master;
be thi.nked his b;ethren with allow ot eloquence that
spontantously sprung tro:n his heart ; and, towards
the latter part of his speech, became sensibly affected.
This communicated itself to all present, wits sympa-
thised in his feelings: perceiving which, he caught
1,44,41 A by the hand, and emphatically finished his
speech with these words-66 My dear Talma, it is
Dot the least part of my gratification in meeting you
Isere, that you are a witness ot this scene ; and I beg,
when you return to France, you will tell your Brother
Actors bow an old Pertormer in England is treated
by big Brethren on his retirement."— scene alto.
gether was highly interesting, and .the day finished
with a glow chi conviviality that will never be lop
gotten by any that were present. -

. Friday sennight, a fire took place in Welimeadow-
amet, Paisley, by which two front houses and some
beck buildings were burnt to the ground.
Tueqlay mt.rning MR, about ten o'cli Or, the smithy
and adjacent buiidings belonging to Mr. Cortney,
trap-builder, of Chester, in his yard on the bank, ut
the'Llee, were discovered to be tin tire, and such was
the rapidity of the dames. that tt.e utmost exertions
could not prevent them In m- spreading over the
thole et the east side of the yard. The saw-pit,
Lots, toot.room, snouldiag.rounis, &c. were next at.
tacked, and presented one great mass id fire! In
about two bows, was all this valuable property de-
urged.

Wednesday seannight a dreadful fire broke out in
Derbyeanose destructive than any former one within'
the tecidlection 4)i the oldest inhabitant. It was
discovered about half past eleven o'clock, in a large
building situate in Bridge-sweet, Nuns Uteen, on the
outskirts oi the town, the lower part occupied by Mr.,
Elisha bleacher, as a trimming shop, ware.
hoo.e, counting-house, &c. The upper part appro.
primed for the schoonooms conducted ou the prin-
ciples of Dr. Bell's system or education. The pro.
mess of the lire, aided by a high wind, was sb rapid
belore any attempt could be made to arrest its
progress the building %AS almost wholly in flames,
and nu exertions could save it from the complete
r2atruction winch quickly followed. Unhappily
about an hoof alter the fire was first discovered, it
was found that the ni,schief had communicated to
23 adjoining silk mill occupied by Mrs. Davenport.
Two bmices in iront apparently separated the large
build rigs, but they communicated with each other
backward. Clouds of smcke Were first seen to arise
tram the roof of the silk mill, and directly afterwards
an immense volume of flame burst from the upper
storey ; the roof soon fell in, and the fire descended
from door to floor with so much force arid rapidity,
that ist less than an hour the building was com.
pletely gutted. The buildings being very lofty, then
appearance, surmounted by the conflagration, added
to !lie failing of the burning timber and the myriads
of fiery particles carried aloft and to a considerable
distance. by the wind, presented a picture of terrific
grandeur.happily. but seldom witnessed. A valuable
horse and a fine dog, the property of Mr. Smith,
which sere kept in the building, unhappily perished
in the dames ; but we have the consolation to add
that no bonen lives were lost, nor have.we heardof
the ocouregra orastaraidgbt on.duraccasion.

GRAND FEU AT PARIS.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM PARIS, JUN 2 5.

" The file given by the British Ambassador, yes-
terday evening, surpassed, in taste and magnificence,
whatever hid been seen before, in com.nemoration of
the anniversary of the Sovereign. The splendid suite
of apartments were appropriately embellished, and
red and n hire roses, encircling columns of laurels,
happy emblem of our union and force, decorated the
whole contour of the supper room. A repast, at
which the various fruits and delicacies of the season
were profusely lavished, offered a ravishing coup
.Coil at one in the morning, and the company recom-
menced dancing an hour after. To cite the perso-
nages who aftrnded, would be to name all the fa-
miiies of distinction, national or foreign, inhabiting
the metropolis. The French Knees, with the ex-
ception of MADAM,* were rresent. The INFANT of
SPAIN remained a full hour, appsrently much de-
lighted with the splendid scene. Her lt:iyal High-
ness the Duchess of Iltattit left the rooms early, in'
calserptence ut her advanced state of pregnancy.—
Doke of WELLizauri,si appeared in v!;collent
health and spirits. His Grace quits Paris, tor Cam-
bray, to-morrow."

SPORTING IN7 LLLIGLNCE.

BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S, JUNE 9.
DONCASTER ST. I.EGF:K.
5 tot agar Mr. Wye* %%ilk.lock. •
b to I ago Sir 'Minna* Stanley.* Caledonia.
High odd, al:st any other.

Sweertaket nr 500 Guinea.; each. at Newmarket Oetnher
hireling, itetWeen Equator, Grey Skin, :old Sir 1 homat, p. p.-
sto on Giq skin.
Match of PUh Go:neat, at Newmarket October Mectinr, cv
weight-, p.p. between Lavinia and G.: :Ale —Ertti be nag
/king settliog day of the .INott Races, there w as little Ix ttit g.