Star. — 1821-02-21 (London, England)

DUBLIN, VILBWIARY 16. Tuesday evening, a Fancy Ball took place at the Assembly Rooms, Royal Arcade, the entire suite of which, exten4g from College-green to Suffolkstreet, were throlin open. Shortly after nine o'clock the company began to assemble, and it was with some difficulty the characters could gain admission, from the crowds that thronged the adjacent streets, stopping the carriages, and completely blocking up the doors of the Arcade. The company consisted of about two hundred, among which were many domines, and also many in plain dresses; there were about one hundred and fifty characters. Jews, Turks, Gipseys, Watchmen, Country-boys, Sailors, Harlequins, Highlanders, and Conjurors, assisted in the hilarity of the evening. A military band attended; there were also a pedal harp and some violins in separate apartments, for those whn chose to trip it on the light fantastic toe." Quadrilles seemed to be the favourite dances of the night, and were kept up with undaunted spirit until a late hour. The celebrated amateur, Mr. Plartire.r, appeared splendidly attired as. King Richard. the Third, in which cha-. racter he introduced the sung of " Scots whiz ha'e to Wallace bled," with the happiest effect. Mr. PLUN KIT'S performance added considerably to the amusement of the evening. He gave some recitations from Richard, in his own peculiar manner; but was interrupted in one of the soliloquies, by a character resembling Ach met, who called the watch, and charged him with murder, affirming that he had murdered Richard. The Watchmen, who for the most part of the night did their utmost to disturb the peace, instantly sprung their rattles, shrieks were heard in all directions, and horror was depicted in every countenance at the bare idea of Royalty being brought to the Round-house. Sylvester Da.gerwood then interposed, and offered himself as bail for his brother of the buskin; but this would not do—poor Dagger:flood was not a house-keeper, never having, even on his be-• nefit night, had what could be termed a house!—' Various characters from all quarters of the globe (among which were Looney illactwolter), then offered themselves as bail, but here a new difficulty arose; the charge was capital, murder was not a bailable offence, and the Monarch was about to be consigned to the guardians of the night, when it was understood the• charge was abandoned. This seemed to give general satisfaction, and in a few moments Rickard was " himself again." One of the best supported characters (always excepting Richard), was a very well looking country girl (such as are frequently to be met with at fairs), dressed in white, with a neat cottage bonnet, trimmed with ribbon, and a silk i handkerchief tied carelessly round her neck : there was an arch expression of humour in her countenance perfectly in character ; she danced admirably and with great spirit, the entire night, and she attracted the particular and marked attentions of Looney Machuoller and a young Midshipman, who alternately obtained her as a. partner in the festive dance. At half-past one, the supper-room was thrown open; here most of the characters played their parts -admtrably. After supper several songs were sung : Mr. PLuNKET favoured the company With BRAHAM's Polices ; The ray that kamsfor ever" (with variations), and several of the Irish Melodies. On Mr. PLUNKED'S health being drank, he returned thanks, in a speech of some length, which was received with acclamation. The company then returned to the other apartments, and dancing was renewed with unabated-spirit. Towards four o'clock, the Rooms began to grow thin, but it was not until after six that they were finally cleared.