FASHIONABLE PA RTI Es.--On Saturday, Prince Leopold gave a dinner
to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and a large party. On Sunday, Prince Leopold entertained a number of Peers, time Speaker, and a numerous assemblage of the members of the House of Commons, to dinner. On Monday, Prince Leopold gave his fourth grand entertainment this season. The Duke of Sussex bad a grand dinner party. The Marquis or Lansdowne, Sir George Murray, and Mr. George Byng, gave dinner parties. The Marchioness of Hertford entertained a large party in the evening. On Tuesday, the Ladies' Jenkinson gave a ball and supper. The Duke of Grafton had a grand party. Mr. Tracy entertained a distinguished party to dinner. Lady Trigge had an elegant evening party. Almacks was again very fully attended. On Thursday, the Countess of Grosvenor entertained a large party in the evening. Lady Ravensworth gave a grand dejune at her villa at Fulham. On Friday, the Duke of Grafton, and the Earl of Aberdeen, had dinner parties. The Countess of Abingdon, and the Ladies Bertie, gave a grand ball and supper. Lady Paull gave a grand entertainment.
ASCOT HEATH SECOND MEETING began on Tuesday. The rain which fell in the morning, and the gloomy state of the weather, prevented the company from being numerous. The stands were not half-filled. The King arrived at a quarter past one, with a suite composed entirely of gentlemen. In his Majestak,carriage were.
the Duke of Cuniberland, the Duke of Leeds, and the Hon. telpatilirstshend.
the succeeding ones were the Marquis Conyngbam, Lords Mountcharles, Strat Insect, Ashley, Harcourt, Albert Conyngham, Sir Andrew Barnard, and Mr. Delete Radcliffe. His Majesty was dressed precisely as at the last meeting, was in excellent health, and received the same demonstrations of attachment from the spectators. The races terminated a few minutes before four o'clock, at which time the King left the Heath for the Royal Lodge. The running was as follows.
tie Majesty's Plate of 106 guineas. for 4 year olds 8st. 71b. ; 5 years 9st. 31b.; six years and aged Sat. 71b. Three Miles.
Duke of Richmond's Helenas Mr. Moberly's Palemon . ... 2 Lord G. Cavendish% Rapid Rhone........ ....... ...... .. 3 Lord Sefton's Bobadilla ....... ..... ........... 4 Mr. Burgess's Scipio . ..... 5
Betting even on Bobadilla ; 3 to 1 against Rapid Rhone ; 3 to 1 against Helenus; 5 to I against Psiemon ; and 6 to I against Scipio. Palemon failed in the last stride or two, and was heat by about half a length cleverly.
The Great Park Stakes of 25 sovereigns each, 15 ft.; and only 5 if declared, &e. The Old Mile. Duke Richmond's Hindostan Mr. Gardner's Emmelina
Mr. L. Hervey's Manola. .......... .............. 3 His Majesty's Maria paid 15 sovereigns, andthree others only 5 sovereigns each. Betting-5 to 4 on Hindostan, who had it all his own may, and won in a canter; it was it perfect tail race, there being no chance whatever for the two beaten horses. Betting-5 to 4 on Hindostan, who had it all his own may, and won in a canter; it was it perfect tail race, there being no chance whatever for the two beaten horses.
Match—I00 sovereigns, h. ft. Old Mile.
Mr. Crosby's b. C. Christine............ . . . Lord Mountcharles's ch. f. Beatrice ........ ...... ....... ....... 2 Betting-3 to 1 on Beatrice. A pretty race till near home, when Beatrice gave way. She was beat very cleverly by two lengths. Sweepstakes of 100 sovereigns each, two miles and a distance. Duke of Richmond's Hindostan.............. ........ ...... 1
Mr. Stonebewer's Kildare The following paid h. ft. :—Lord Exeter's Father Long Legs; Mr. Rogere's Medallist, John de Bart, and Mtecenas. The odds were 6 to 4 on Hindostan, who supported his running for the Park Stakes by winning in a canter. • Match-50 sovereigns.
Mr. Ootterell's b. g. Speculation, 6 years, received ft. from Mr., Thomas's Banker.
On Wednesday, the King did not attend the course, on account of the bad weather. The only race was for the Gold Cup ; the running for which was as follows. Duke of Richmond's b. h. the Alderman ..... ...... I Lord Mounteharleth b. h. Maresfield . . .. . Mr. Gurdner's hr. h. Conjuror 3
Three paid.—Betting 2 to 1 on the Alderman; 2 to 1 against Maresfield, and 4 to I against Conjuror. On Thursday, the weather was good, the company numerous, the sport fair, and the King present. His Majesty took great interest in the running, especially in the 1001. Plate, the winner of which was added to the Royal stud immediately after the first race. The running occupied froth two till half-past four. Handicap Plate of 50 sovereigns, given by the Race Fund. The Old Mile.
Duke of Richmond's Hindostan 1 Mr. Turner's Constantine . . • 2 Captain Bulkeley's Burieseee
General Grosvenor's Pollis, Lord Mountcharles's Murestield, and Mr L. Hervey's Manola started, hut were not placed. Helenus, the Alderman, Maria, Job, and Goblet paid. Immediately after the (race, the winner was purchased by the King for 600 guineas. The odds were 6 to 4 on Hindostan, 3 to lagainst Illnresfield, and 8 to 1 against Pollio. Match for 50 sovereigns. Once round and a distance.
Mr. Hobion's Collier Mr. Green's Lady Louisa 2 2 to 1 on Collier, who was jockied by Captain Davies, and won easy. A Free Plate of 100 guineas, given bythe Town of Windsor. Two miles and a half. His Majesty's Hindostan Lord Mountcharles's Coronet . . . . . . . . • 2 Sir. De Burgh's Sunshine. . . 3
Mr. Gardnor's Conjuror Mr. Dockeray's Linkboy
W. Turner's Penultima Er. Bulkeley's Pilot Ten were drawn. Betting-6 to 4 on Hindostan, 4 to 1 against Sunshine, 5 to I against Linkboy, and 6 to 1 against Coronet. The King's success was hailed with shouts. A Plateof 50 soveretgns, given by the Members for Windsor, for all ages. About two 4 .6 7 miles and a half. Duke of Richmond's Alderman Lord Mountcharles's Coronet 2 Mr. Turner's Constantine Mr. Clark's Job, by Spectre 4
Mr. De Burgh's Sunshine 5
Betting-5 to 4 on the Alderman, and 6 to 4 against Coronet.