19 MAY 1860, Page 10

The Queen held a Drawingroom at St. James's Palace yesterday,

her birthday. It was very numerously attended in spite of weather, that did not harmonize with the day. She has returned to Windsor Castle.

The State Ball on Wednesday was very numerously attended, though not quite so crowded as some within recollection. And the half-mourning somewhat dimmed the splendour. Perhaps it was the abatement of the colours and jewellery, however, which made many imagine that the show of beauty was more resplendent than ever. The Queen, who danced often, was thought to look very well, and very youthful.