Star.
London, England, 1820-08-04 00:00:00

MASQUERADE AT ALMACK'S.

Of the particulars of the scene,. the beauty of the
fancy dresses, -the novelty and variety of the masks,
and all the detail of ornament, no words can convey
an.adequate idea. The life and spirit of the company
increased with the progress of the fete. The great
Saloon, or Ball-room, was decorated with festoons
of artificial flowers, filling up every interstice except
wherein natural ones were placed. The latter shed
their agreeable perfume around all the apartments.
'Tie semi-circular orchestra possessed the same at-
tractions. The multitude of wax lights gave a bril-
liancy to the tout ensembk, such as we have never
before seen. About half-past eleveh the Masks be-
gan to arrive; at two the spectacle increased in in-.
tereA. Among the best supported characters were :
The Earl of BLessmovon, at the head of a group of Irish
Peasants, as an Old Irish Priest ; Mr. Powza, as a Female,
supported the character with infinite drollery.. The beautiful
Countess, and her equally pretty sister, added their fascinations
to the circle: Dr. Syntax (an search of the picturesque), dis-
played a considerable portion of native talent; he was eery
anxious to display his knowledge of seen and manners, to those
Noble Lords, the Marquisses of Ticurtme and WORCESTER,
who were disguised in dominos with' black masks. Curiosity
was on the tip-toe to discover the Doctor, and had it not been
for the bright eyes of a Lipsey Fortune-teller, the* attempt
would have failed. Miss Wit.azanax was the fortunate disco-
verer : it was Mr. Ma:um:: who represented that very amusing
character. Robin Hood, and the Woodman of Arden, were not
deficient in merit ; they sung catches and glees with great good
taste. Mrs. IlasticroN, as a Market Woman, afforded peat
amusement. Colonel JOHNSTONE was a Jolly Friar.
Mr. GEORGE PARSHOUSE, as a 'Persian Grandee, in a dress
of pure gold, and a turban cf linen, enriched with precious
gems ; Earl of BECTITE, a Spaniard; Earl of ANCIAM, a No-
ble Roman; Mr. R. #PIEINCER, a Cardinal; Marquis of Door,'
GAL, a Cassius; Lady E. Ilk-roomer, a spki.did fancy dress
Marquis of lizanronr, a domino; Lady Groacizaza BINGHAM,
a.tancy dress of peculiar brilliancy ; Countess of Ha ILROWIT and
Lally MARY RYL*II, in fancy dresses of gold lama; Lady JANE
LENNOX, in a beautiful Polish costume ; IA rd GRANVILLE Se.
sszaszr, a donlivo ; Lord Gcarioaciiv, a Pilgrim; Earl of
CEASE, a Spaniard; Countem of CLARE and Lady lossau.a.
Ftrzcirson, in rich habits.
Lord Lute and a party, as Crusaders. A most incomparably
witty Old Maid, in a capitsl dress of blue and white brocade,
lappets, stomacher, and lace ruffles, as a Lady of the polished
Court of Elizabeth. To a Miss D;racarow this mask has been
ascribed. Three Circassian .Beauties. on their way to the Se-
raglio, attracted the notice of Mr. H. Kzstat.n, as the Chief of
a horde of Banditti from the Alps. Colonel STZWAST, a haughty,
gallant, gay Lothario, displayed much self-possesaims. Captain
O'Brian', as a Tight Irish Boy, reminded us of the whim and
vivacity of Sir John Doyle, in former times.' A party of Gip-
sies, in search of Frog; and another party, as Fortune-tellersil
the latter were particularly troublesome to Mr. Masses Rau.
•and Lord WILLIAM Lennox. Miss Caorron was a Collegian,
but whether an Oxonian or a Cantab, no mph in the place could
discover. Mr. CHARLES Learn escorted a party of Spanish Don-
nas, as a Grandee of the first class, in a dress of blue and silver,
with towering plumes of ostrich feathers. Mr. Sr. QIIINTIE,
• Lord Ar.vmo.cr, and the Earl of Gurntaaxx, were very hard=
some dominos. There were a few in military costume ; not
more than half a dozen. The Earl of CLONMILL' Sir Ilzway
BAILEY, Sir WILLIAM BCROETT, Mr. CILADDOCEE Lady CARO-
ME Lasts, and Colonel BAILEY, wore coloured dominos.. _

The Duke of Susses, also, was present with his beautiful
daughter hanging on his arm. His -Royal Highness wore a
•dornino ; and the Lady a most becoming dress, as a Nun of the
Order of St. Catherine.
No one contributed more to inspire mirth than Mr. !JAMMU,
as a Blind Fiddler, full of quaint conceits. Captain Lactisreart
liusmes was at the head of one of the Gipsey parries. AUTO-.
LICOS was a good mask. Mr. and Mrs. JIFFEST, as a Friar and
a Nun, were appropriately dressed. Norval, by Mr. SXI7II,
was not deficient in merit. Mr. ALIXANDES IttX, a Polish
Grandee in the time of Stands- s, displayed the national cha-
racter in all its dignity and grace. Sir Jona Bears ought not
to be forgotten, as a Countryman. Mrs. MITCHELL, a Hay-
maker. Among the other novelties, one attracted a more than
usual portion of notice—a figure representing hay a Bride, and
Staff a Widow. Don Giovanni and Leparello were spiritedly sup-
ported. A party of Milanese Minstrels added to the melody of
an excellent band.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
Lord Maynard, at his house in Grosvenor-squ
seat in Essex. • •

from his

Lord and Lady Cirantham, at their house in St. Jams's-
AmlAre from a visit to the Countess De Grey, at her seat,
Wrestisouse, Bedfordshire.
At Mivart's Hotel, Lower. Brook-street : the Eatlond Coun-
tess of Kenmore, frees a tour; Earl lintivel from Susses;
General Chown, from Paris ; Mr. and -Mrs. Schutz, from their
seat, Englefield ; John. Greathead, Esq. from Oxford.
At Blake's Hotel, Jermyn-street : Mr. Campbell, Envoy Ex-
traordinary'and Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States
of America to the Court of Russia, with his family and suite,
from St. Peterilburgh. -
At Kirkham's Hotel, Lower Brook-street: Lady Cope, from
her seat in Berks; Sir Charles Grey, Bart. from India.
' • At St. James's Hotel,...lermyn-street : Sir Fgederick Vane,
Dirt. from Hastings, Susses; .Anthony Bacon, Esq. aad sons,
froth their seat in Berks.

DEPARTURES.
Lady Anne 13inghkm, for EarrSpencer's seat, Wimbledon.
Pascoe Grenfell, Esq. M.P. and family, for their seat in Bert&
The Earl and Countess of Hardwicke, and Lady-Elizabeth
"Stewart, for Sir Joseph York's seat, Sidney Lodge, near
Southampton.
Viscount and Viscguntess Granville and family, for their seat,
near Ipswich, Suffolk.
'Lady Caroline Cocks,-for her seat, Ryegate Prlbry.
The Earl of flarrowby, for Great Malvern, Worcestershire.
Earl*Bathurst, for his teat, in Gloucestershire.
—Lord and Lady Hampden, for their seat in Berkshire.
The-Dnekess of St. Alban's and the Ladies Beauclerk, for
Gorgon Park, Surrey.
The Duke and Duchess of Argyle, and the Ladies Paget,
foe Brighton.
- The Earl acd Countess of Aylesbury and family, for Totten-'
ham AA, Wiltshire.
: Colonel and Lady Biliabeth &eele, for Broadstairs.
Lord Falmouth, for Ms seat, Tregothan, Cornwall.
:.]Mr: and Mrs. Gouldiadth, from Highbury 'Terrace' on a tour.
Lord and Lady Holland, for their seat, Ampthin,Bedyeashire.
. Cookson, from Upper-Brook-street, for Tunbridge Wells.
. -Mrs. Nesbitt, from ditto, fat her seat, Isle of Whom
Rev. Sir .1. Thome% But. for Beira: Castle, Rutlandshire.
- Mrs. Raian4kes and , for Brighton.,
-.Mr• lAe wrfor INll4lio...Grut Provinces.
-FromAirkicitesidi Bri*A4fteet : Major Cope
and family, to the Continent; George Buchan, Bag. in a tour;
David. Duer, Eaq to-Brighton; air !Mikan DAD& Ban. to
his seat in Suffolk.

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CiIESTERPQRD RACES.

• 11/1611111DAY %•111131IT SL-11W111111,• MIS LAST SAY.
The Chesterford Stakes of ISgs each. Bight Subscribers.
A Two-mile Heat.
Captain Snowdon's b. b. Brush - - - - I
Mr. Mansfield's Giddy Boy - - -
Mr. Wells's gr. f. out of the Comet snare s
Time only were plated, but six started. 4 to 1 apt tbo winner;
2to I apt Giddy Boy ; and 3-to 1 apt the close race.
A Ladies' !Mateo!' S5O for all ages.—Heats, Two Miles.
lifr. R. Forth's Sunshine - - - - 1 1

eokmel Cottrell's b. m. Glpsey - J - 4 S
Mr. CHthcro's gr. h. Bountiful • - - - t 3
Mr. Hope's Blucher - - . - S dr.
Both Heats were well contested. 6to 4 apt the whiner, and it
to 1 apt ‘Gipsey. After the first. Heat, 2to I on Sunshine.
The Cranmore Stakes of 15p each. _

Mr. Hudson's Lawyer -
CaptAin Cousins's Ariel
Mr. Coutts's Juniper

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Even on the winner.
PEDESTRIANISM.
niday srnnight, ,at Norton St. Phillips, James RoSe, who
Is gtiite blind, beat William Cidlier, whose sight is perfectly good,
in a race of a mile on the turnpike read, to the surprise of a
numerous assemblage of spectators.
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CRICKET.
The Grand Cricket Match 1 LORD'S Ground, between the
Mary-la-Bonne Club against Mitcham,, with Powatt, was de-
cided on Tuesday In favour of the Mary-la•Bonne Club.
MART-t.A-W2CFR. MITCHAM.
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