| Citation |
NYM(L.780.004
21 Jan 1780:22 (21)
The anniversary of her Majesty's birth-day was celebrated
here on Tuesday the 18th inst. with uncommon splendor and
magnificence; at noon a royal salute was fired from Fort
George, and repeated by his Majesty's ships of war at one
o'clock. The public rooms were on this occasion entirely
new painted and decorated in a stile which reflects honour
on the taste of the managers. A Doric pediment was erected
over the principal entrance, inclosing a transparent
painting of their Majesties at full length, in their royal
robes; over which was an emblematical piece, encircled with
the motto of BRITONS STRIKE HOME. The whole illuminated with
a beautiful variety of different coloured lamps. In the
evening a most splendid ball was given by the general,
field, and staff officers of the army, to the garrison, and
principal ladies and gentlemen of the city. The ball was
opened at eight o'clock, by the Baroness De Riedesel and
Major General Pattison, commandant of the city and garrison.
Country dances commenced at half past nine, and at twelve
the company adjourned to supper, prepared in the two long
rooms. The tables exhibited a most delightful appearance,
being ornamented with parterres and arbours, displaying an
elegant assemblage of natural and artificial flowers, China
images, &c. &c. The company retired about three in the
morning, highly satisfied with the evening's entertainment,
which abounded with so many scenes equally new and
agreeable.
|