Star.
London, England, 1821-01-05 00:00:00

WEYMOUTH, JANUARY 2.

Thursday last, the Brethren of All Soul's Lodge,
celebrated the Anniversary of St. John the Evange-
list, at the Masonic Hall, in this town, WILLIAM
ELIOT, Esq. W.M. presided on the occasion. Up-
wards of fifty Brethren sat down to a sumptuous
dinner provided by Brother WOODWARD, of the Com-
mercial Hall.

The Rev. GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN, Rector of Wey-
mouth and Wyle Regis, has, with his accustomed
benevolence, caused to be distributed among his poor
parishioners upwards of 15 cwt. of beef. Of all the
Charities that have been bestowed here, the most ex-
tensive are those of Mrs. W. WILLIAMS, who, at this
inclement season, has relieved upwards of 900 poor
with bread, beef, and clothing. Though we are per-
fectly aware that this exemplary character is averse
from all public praise, still the prayers and thanks-
givings of those who have experienced the blessings
of her humanity, could not fai' exciting us to bear
testimony to their heartfelt expressions of gratitude.
The Christmas festivities have commenced here
with much gaiety; Sir JOHN MEADE, M.D. and WIL-
LIAM WILLIAMS, Esq. took the lead in entertaining
fashionable dinner parties. But the most splendid
ball and supper that has taken place on the approach
of the new year, was the one given by Mrs. WYLDE
Baowsit, at her residence on the Royal-terrace, to
the Officers of the 16th Lancers, and a large party
of distinguished personages. This entertainment, for
elegance and taste, was truly inviting, and consisted
of every delicacy that the season affords. The
sprightly waltz and animating quadrille were enjoyed
to an early hour by this happy circle; and the whole
was rendered additionally gratifying to every guest
by the polite attentions of the hospitable hostess and
her accomplished daughters.

Ciptain LYON, of the Royal Navy, who lately re-
'turned from the mission into the interior of Africa,
is appointed to the command of the Ilect.a, and is
to accompany Captain PARRY on the expedition for
Northern Discovery. The llscr.A, having under-
gone a thorough repair at Deptford, was yesterday
put in commission. •
In the West of England much snow has fallen.
The Exeter Mail was twice
.dug out on Weinesday
nigh*, yet, owing to the exertions of the coachman
and guard, it arrived at the Post Office in good time.
In the North of Scotland there has been a heavy
fall of snow • in some places ten feet deep, and many
sheep have been buried under it.
The frost has set in at Paris with as great severity
as in London. The Thermometer was, on the 28th
lass, four degrees below Zero.
The opening of the budget of the Scandalous Chro-
,nicle is most anxiously expected, on the publication
of The Tales of Tam. From the high rank. of The fair
Authoress, she has been enabled to paint to the life
some of our most fashionable Gamblers, Loungers,
Debauchees, and votaries of vice, frivolity, and folly.
The only New-Year's Gift that can-suddenly make
either individuals or families happy, free, and rode.
pendent, is a Ticket or Share in the New Year's Lot-
tery, which begins 2Sd INSTANT, when if they should
not obtain One of the NINE Prizes.of £21,000, they
have, at least, derrble the usual chance of obtaining
those great- St/Pri. of £21,000, &c. and the Lowest
Prize is £l2 Morey. TWELFIII NIGHT CHNA RACTERS
are to be had gratis at the Conn-actors' Offices ("a.s
carrel) ; but it is necessary to state, they are reserved
I entirely cild Friend.; 9r new Puyeliftztez.