Star.
London, England, 1827-11-10 00:00:00

THE DINNER.

A more sumptuous and well-arranged Banquet has
not been given for nippy years than was presented at
the Guildhall on this occasion. It exhibited a costly
and abundant display, both in decoration and io pro-
visions, and ieserves, to stand among the red letter days
of civic hospitality. The gasuonomic fame r f the Cor.
poration of London has regained its fair name, and as
in the days of Curtis and of Birch, it may at peen;
defy rivalry. The noble Hall wai admirably fitted qr.
The upper end was hung with crimson drapery, the
uniformity of which was relieved by mirrors of the
largest size, which were place 4 in such a position as to
completely reflect the long tables in the body of
the Hall. ImmediAtely behind the Chair, and on
each aide. well shaped niches were formed, sur-
mounted by appropriate Gothic canopies, for the re-
kception of the men in armour. The drapery eti
-tended on either side as far as the hustings, and it
would perhaps have been an improvement if it had been
continued completely round the hall. The window at
the tapper end was illuminated with variegated lamps,
and a handsome crown and anchor in the centre will
the letters G. R. The large painted window at the
lower end was well lighted from the outside, and had a
very good eff...ct. The body of the hall was, as usual,
lighted with gas, and the festoons along the sides looted
bi illiant and well designed. There were seats at the tables
on the how ings for from three to (our hundred person'.
and their appearance was remarkably handsome. The
vases and other or naments were splendid both in tastes"
execution, and the palate was as amply provided for as
was the eye. As much space only was left uncovered
as was absolutely necessary for the convenience of the
company. Almost the same may be said nab respect
to the tables in the body of the hall. They wretwelre
in number, and exhibited a noble store of tl,e riche;t
provender. The ornanaents were less numerous this
on the hustings,but the luxuries of the four quarters tif
the globe were not less plentiful. The body of the hall
hart moreover au incalculable advantage over the more
exalted end, for these the flags were unfurled over
noble barons of beef, which did not send forth their ite
ticements in vain. The tables not on the hustings 0".
peered to be laid for between five and vie bond' ed. The
Court of King's Bench and some other rooms eve also
decorated and provided on the sane scale of splrn,:eirr
so that in all probability a banquet was served for
wards of a thousand persons. Two military bands,
besides the trumpeters, were in attendance, and from an
early hour amused the Company by performing a
of pleasing and appropriate airs. That there were lout-
ries in abundance will be readily allowed, when we gm
that there were not less than 200 tureens of turtle, 1*
dishes of fowls and capons, 50 turkies, 50 pheasants,
with leverets and other things in proportion, together
variety
with a most ample supply of good Champagne, H
Claret, and the more common wines.—The whole of
the
passages were fi:ted up in excellent taste. Those leading
to the Council Chamber,which was as usual conveited int'
a drawing room, were handsomely decorated with crim-
son cloth, and lighted by chandeliers and candelabras.
The various apartments were all in requisition, and tlte.
accommodation they were calculated to afford weei""
ciously and ingeniously contrived.—lmmediately OW,
three o'clock the company commenced arriving; Inc
in a short time the hall, drawing room, and eaii°,.'"
avenues, presented an animated appearance. On ttli
Lord and Lady Mayoress entering, between four ape
five o'clock, they were welcomed with general enIA"I6
The Lady Mayoress took her seat in the drawing:loo.'lk,
and a great number of the company
tomary, presented to her. His Royal
Duke of Clarence arrived shortly after
was warmly welcomed. The entrance
Duke of Wellington, a few minutes aft
a very lively interest, and the illustri
loudly and generally abetted as he
drawing-room. A few minutes after
men in armour having, performed their
lotions, the. Lord Mayor, followed by .
guished of his guests, paraded the Hall,
welcomed his numerous visitors, proceeded
seat. Among the company we noticed—
The Duke of Galena, the Duke of Weill°,
alaocellor, the First Leira the Treasury (Lord

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Lord Godencari

Cbsocellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Henries), ties Home
((the Marquis of Lsnadowne), the Foreign Secretary (thSeerl ll=
Dudley), the Earl of Carlisle, the Earl of Darnley, the Dube ea.
Albans, the Right Hon. C. Grant, the Vice Chancellor, the •
neon, Mr. Justice Bayley, Mr. Justice Gaxelee, Mr. puma
Wsughan, the Speaker et the House of Commons, Sir V.
the Coder Secretaries, Mr. F. Lewis, Mr. Phillips, and Mr.
Rice, sir R. England, and several Members of Parliament, Mr
W. Curtis, and the greater part of the Court of Aldermen, together
with the City UMeers; and an unusual number of naval characten,
mons whom were Admiral Sir 0. Cockburn, Admiral Fraser,
Captain Franklin, Captain Harvey, and several others.
The company, in fact, was as splendid as the prep*•
rations, and both the one and the other did credit ti
City or London. When all the seats were occupied,
the appearance of the Hall was extremely striking. It
was precisely as it should have been, a gorgeous type
of the wealth of its occupiers. The variety and splen-
dour of the Ladies' costume, their own intrinsic and un-
rivalled beauty, and the richness and diversity of the
tisic, military, and naval dresses, all tended to heighten
the effect of what before might have defied competition.
Whatever foreigners may say of their public galas and
fetes, no city in the world could presentthe scene Guild-
hall did yesterday evening; and our Provincial Corps)•
rations would do well to imitate their Metropolitan
hrethten, and by making the Ladies partakers of their
Inauguration dinners, give them a fresh charm and a
vast encrease of respectability.
Dieeee wog finished, the Lord and Lady Mayoress drank
health and happiness to their pests, and wished them a being
nekton..
After No Adis Dossine had been sung by the public singers
present lor the occa don, the health of " The King" was given with
reedier emphasis In. the Lord Mayor, and drank with acclamation.
" God saw the King" followed, the company standing and joining
lo chores.
The Logo Maine said he should then propose a toast which
be was sure would be received with, if possfile, as much delight
u even be should feel in giving it. It wouid not only be grad.
(ging to the distinguished persons who had honoured him with
their rewitce, •bitt to every individual present. In proposing
the health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, and
wormpauying that proposal with a sincere and respectful tribiate
1 gratitude to that Illustrious Prince for the interest he had
like° Ili the Wilif•YlD ilf etre kingdom in general, but more par.
tssiarly in the welfare elf that great branch of our public service
to *lnch England was to deeply indebted—(applause)—he felt con-
Met that he expressed not only the sentiments of his brother Ma.
obUrt% but thine also of the company and of the community at
lage—(Applause)--He could 141141.1" e his Royal Highness that his
IclkiW Q113113$ in common with himself, felt highly bosaured by
kii. pretence among them ; and that they, together with every class
'of their fellow subjects, felt deeply grateful to him far taking upon
himself the oSce of Lord High Admiral, and directing the energies
of that glorious service which at all Minos bad given us security at
bow and protection to our oonunerce In all quarters of the world
..( Loud applause).
The health of the Duke of Clarence was this drank with three
times three.—Song,"e'lbsheadivitia,tt •
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The Duke of Ctaaasci aid that k sat Ilan lespoesible for him
lint to remember on such au occasion that he was addressing the
Chief blaginrate and Citizens of the Metropolis of the World—for
fie could sot apprehend that any one would for an instant question
the greatness Aid ptospetity of the United Kingdomv—and of those
kirgdonis, London was the first, the greatest city. Under time
circumstances, therefore, he confessed that be did really fodhighly
ratified, both by the manner in which Ms health had been proposed
by the Lord Mayor, and the manner in which it bad been received
by the company--(Applause). lie had as yet been toe short a
time in once to have been fairly tiled; but he trusted, that as
toog as his Majesty should be pleased to continue him in the
command he then held, he should be found worthy of the appro-
bation of the Public. Of this he was certain, his best endea-
vours should never be wasting to secure his) their esteem...
(Applause). Connected as he had bees for many years with
public life, and with the City of London, and stiU more intimately
innaected as be bad now become with it, he could not but express
his firm conviction that it was commerce upon which England
emu depend. Without that the nation could neither support its
Minify not its rights; and therefore every sea officer, and every one
who valued the happiness of his country, must regard with tospeet
and gratitude the exertions of the City of landau—(Appl.man).-..
11: did not wish to break into the hour of conviviality and heart-
hi mirth, and be therefore would content himself with returning'
Li. Sicere thanks to the Lord Mayor and to the company for the
knout they had conferred on him—(Applause).
" The rest of the Royal Family" was the next toast, which har-
t:; been followed by the glee of " Hail Star of Betniswick,"
The Doke of Cultures said, that the Lord Mayor had kindly
planted him to propose a toast' and the company might very
rosily guess how he should avail himself of the privilege. They an
knew that the occasion of their meeting was the change of the first
Illiterate of their great thy, and it gave him the highest 'aileron.
ties to be able to attend and to pay his respects to the object of
their choice. It was his good fortune to have been for some years
personally acquainted with their present Lord Mayor • and he took
peat pleasure in saying so, for be knew of no man who was more
honest, more zealous in the cause of virtue, or More estimable, both
in his public and his private conduct—(Load applause). He, there.
fore, congratulated the City of London on possessing so worthy and
foully honoutable a man for their Chief Magi e; and feeling
aseared that he would discharge his duties with ibtegrity and ability,
*rejoiced in having that optiortunlty of proposing his health—
Ileppa
health of the Lord Mayor was that drunk with three times
three, and applause.
The Loan Maros assured his Royal Highness be felt every per.
Bible degree of gratitude and respect for the compliment he had bow
pleased to pay him, and at the aunt dale he was anxious to express
bu acknowledgments to his numerals friends, fellow cisisens, and
*item for the distinguished Manner In which they had drank his
health. Re assured his Royal Highness and his fellow citizens, that
he entered upon that office, to which, ulna their choice, his Save.
reign had graciously been pleased to confirni bins, with an earnest
dente to discharge its functions in such a manner as would prove
acceptable to his Sovereign and those lobo then surrounded him.—
It would ill become him to make any professions as to what
One his bitentiatts. It must be van known that the Office of
lard Mayor was one that was peculiarly open to remark, and
therefore it was generally difficult to escape censure ; hut he took
spot himself the Ace with a sincere determine/Jon to do his best,
lad doing so, be felt that be might draw largely upon the consi-
deration of his fellow-cinema. To preserve the public welfare,
&public tranquillity, and comfort should be his great objects;
and asdsted; as he knew be should be, by his braises' •Pelogiwratoss
he did not altogether despair of brag able, in some means, to
nrceed—(Applause).
Glee—" Hark, to the woods, away!"
The Lein Maros then proposed the late Lord Mayor's health,
'llO resented thanks.

°II the Lots Cnidiceu.ot's health being drank, his Lordship
04, an he begged they Would accept bislang thinks for the honoiar
ttl bad conferred on him. He was the more hippy at having such a
Pittaeot bestowed on him on that occasion, because it afforded
4loppottunity of publicly expressing the regard be entertained
for the, treat and distinguished Corporaties. FOr the last 20 years
at. hi, life he had regularly spent many days of every year in the
CP of London, nay within the very walls which then surrounded
twn.and he had consequently bad many opportunities of witnessing
the kooky, the ability, and the integrity of the merchants add
isstersot that great Metropolis. He hoped that those opportunities
had not been lost upon him ; but that be had learned to appreciate
'MT tiss 'aloe of that great sad Important Body, who had not
way raised their own City above comparison, bet had ceragibutei
lirst largely to the national prosperity—(Applause). He was car
waced that the greatness of the City of London eras owing to the
erehions eitseitizeni' and be, se one of his Majesty's Gotoseemale,
%old - - lt was the arrest desire of that
It possibly could still further to enhance
Metropolis. He was satisfied that any assistance
luired world readily be given ; and, supported
me, be trusted drat the public again would pro.
Ind happily—< Appian's).
Lord Carlide, u ford Privy Seat being drank
led thanks.
called for frogs the Chair ; but the Ladies were
anxious to we his Royal Highness the Duke of
of the distinguished visitors, Bile* e was

mediately said, that be bad a tout to pro-1
command attention, and be welcomed
It is a toast which every one el his
proud to drink in a bumper. It was the
Dubs of WeWngton—(Loud and general
tman in the country, however low his mo-
re and re:Ferenc. the Duke of Welling.
had performed to his coantry--(Cheers).
the conmsunity, however malted his eta-
proud In cordially joining to gives to his
which as the Commander of British Forces
erbinently entitied,—(Continued cheering).
respected abroad, and to be coneded in at
Mayor)", as a loyal and grateful mm, de.
himself of that opportunity of giving, with a

heart oretiewleg with reVerewee esl rigprii, die aweigh et that
Übsstrious eareismillr--(elogy4
The Duke sit Welibigten sod the Ilkidde
'drank whi throe duos dine, Wet eletbuslastle typiiwc '
The Duke of Wass ore merited hie Masers' thee* ISt the-
dietiaraidaed sad /*teen boas •Jsed bow easiferfed
as Ms. To receive the appeadation df seek a awn as hie.Loro
italpw:a mu singled eat by his fellow Miens to be their (slef
llnistrate, wet be the =hide° al every wen who, like himself,
bad two etagleyed in the active strike of bb amsatry. He was
prowl therefore of the dleikeden paid Mey and he could assure his
Lordship, sad every onewhe hued Mos, that hi. best endeavouts
shoski sever be wanting, to secure the osoldeuce and approval of
his flevetelgn sod his Cemehry—(Ceers).
The late Limo Maxon joesipesel " Health sod happiness to the
Lady Mayoress." Dreak with three than three and applause.
The L 056 Mares returned dash% end would undertake to say,
on the part of the Ladi Mayoress, that, although she was no orator,
if hospitality and a hearty weitswo weeid be sap return for their
kindless, they should not be wander...(Applaitse).
The Logo Maros then gave " The Marquis of Lansdown."'
The Marquis et Laws:sews thanked his Lordship, and assured
him that it was not the least planing circumstance connected with
the situation in which his Majesty had placed him, that it brought
him in close mane:ion with the most distinguished municipal body
in the world, not less for the nature of their ditties, than for the
zeal, assiduity, and talent, with which they were discharged—,
(A tense).
The Drawing-room was opened shortly after, and at eleven o'clock
not only had all disagreeable apprehensions passed aim, but the
votaries of rgepssehere were offering incense at the shrine of the
favourite Godless. With the exception of the accident to which
we have alluded, the day passed of remarkably well. The Com-
mittee were unremitting in their attentions, and contributed very
materially to the enjoyment of the company.
GENERAL BILL OF FARE.
900 Tureens of Turtle 40 Marrow Puddings
60 Dishes of Fowls *5 Tourtes of Preset ves
55 Roasted Capons 25 Apple and Damson Tarts
35 Roasted Pullets 90 Martini, Jellies •
50 Pigeon Pies 50 Blanch manses
10 Sirloins of Beef 10 Chantilly Baskets
50 Hams, ornamented 4 Fruit Baskets
40 Tongues 36 Dishes Shell Fiat
2 Barons of Beef 4 Ditto Prawns
10 Rounds of beef 4 Lobster Salads
.50 Raised French Pies 60 Dishes Vegetables
60 Dishes Mince Pies 60 Salads
.50 Roasted Turkic. 2 Dishes Pea Fowl
30 Leverets 24 Geese
50 Pheasants 3o Dishes of Partridges

DiSSIBILT.
2001 b of Pine Apples 30 Dishes Walnuts
•160 Dishes of Hot House Gropes 73 Do. dried Fruits & Preserves
200 lee Creams 23 Dishes Rout Cakes
60 Dishes of Apples 20 Ditto Filberts
60 Dishes of Pears 20 Ditto Preserved Ginger
50 Savoy Cakes, ornamented 4 Ditto brandy Cherries
yhaurs—.Champagne, Hoek, Claret, Madeira, Port, Sherry.

SISIOUS Accansnr.—Shortly after Lotd LANSDOWN
bad concluded his speech, an accident occurred which
might have been followed by more serious consequences.
In one of the compartments of the great window, at
the eastern end of the Hall, just over the Lord
Mayor's bead, was an anchor, in variegated glass
lamps, affixed to a board. This board, which was about
seven feet square, being but slightly nailed, became de.
tubed, and fell, with a terrific crash, upon the heads
of the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress. The
effect instantaneously produced throughout the Hall
was indescribable. The consternation of every indi-

vidual near the spot, s‘ho might justly have appre
beaded that that part of the edifice was tumbling upon
their heads, diverted attention for an instant from those
more exppsed to danger. Dukes, Judges, servauts, and
trumpeters were intermixed and looking with astonish-
ment in each other's faces. Fortunately, the Lady
Mayoress sustained no injury besides the fright and the
total derangement of her dress by the oil. The Lora
Mayor did not escape quite so well: his head was a
good deal lacerated by the broken glass; but the
board haviTtg fallen obliquely, seems to have spent its,
force innocently up the chairs. One Gentleman was
seriously hurt, and several had their heads cut. The
Duke of Clarence received two slight wounds. After a
time, the anxiety felt at the lower pants of the hall was
relieved by Toast-master's announcing that " all was
safe ;" upon which a loud cheer burst forth from all
parts. The incident now became a topic for jokes, and
the Duke of Wellington complimented the Lord Mayor
upon standing the assault so well. indeed, the Lord
Mayor, though a good deal hurt, had not the least ap-
pearance of being frightened.

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in bo Lordship returned elaanl
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is !sift ailing the room anxious
Do monace.and some others
sot to be obtained.
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I t lew which would at once
*MI entbutlasiie applause.
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Ibtcd in availing himself
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