The Virginia Gazette

Bath Nov. 24. Her Royal Highness's Birth Day falling on Sunday, and Monday being the Day on which Her late Majesty died, the same was not celebrated 'til Tuesday; when about 3 o'Clock the Mayor and Corporation of this City, in a Body, waited on His Royal Highness, to pay their Compliments, on that Occasion, and were graciously receiv'd. After which they return'd to the Town-Hall (which was illuminated with 30 Doz. of Candles) where they spent the Evening in drinking the King's, their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess's Health, and all the Royal Family.

A most magnificent Ball was subscrib'd for at Mrs. Hayes's. The Tickets that were distributed on that Occasion, are computed at about 1500. The Throng of People (of all Ranks) was so great, that the Doors which were order'd not to be open'd 'til 6, were forc'd to be open'd at 4. There was such a brilliant Appearance of the Ladies, that it is impossible to describe the Richness of their Dress, every one endeavouring to outvie each other both in Dress & Jewels; and 'tis believ'd so rich a Ball has not been seen in Bath. The Ball was open'd by Sir Seymour Pile, and the Hon. Mrs. Spencer, The Velvet Chairs that were plac'd at the upper End of the Room for their Royal Highnesses, could not be used, the Company was so numerous; insomuch, that the Prince and Princess were obliged to stand great Part of the Time.

At Night the Town was finely illuminated, and particularly the Pump room, Groves, and Walks. And notwithstanding above 3000 People were assembled before the Lodgings of His Royal Highness, at his coming from the Ball. no Manner of Disorder was committed, but the whole Concourse testify'd their Joy with the loudest Acclamations. A large Bonfire was lighted, and two Hogsheads of Strong Beer were tapp'd the Moment Her Royal Highness was carry'd into the House; and the Liquor was so well distributed, through the OEconomy of those who undertook the Management of it, that all the People in the Front of the Crowd had the Opportunity of drinking Health and Life to the Royal Pair.