uiuinwu ftciuuiuea, auu aineu ai me ravilion,ALMACS.A report has appeared in some of the papers, as an extract from a quarterly periodical, in which allusion has been madeto the origin of the well-kown series of splendid subscription Id at Almack’s, and, after giving an inaccurate state-balls, held at Almack’s,and, after giving mentof their formation, exclusive regulation?, c.t goes on to state that the present *4 institution is now tottering to its fall.” This is entirely erroneous. The institution was never in a more flourishing condition, or honoured with higher support and patronage. During each of the last two seasons t’se subscribers have amounted to more than eight hundred, including all the beauty and fashion of this country and many foreigners of distinguished rank. The retirement of the Countess of Sefton as one of the Ladies Patronesses has been followed by the election of the Countess of Lichfield* .1 * i iw ml f - # t • ss • ito this honorary office. The system of “ exclusiveness,” said to have been adopted in the regulations of these distinguished assemblies, has been invariably much exaggerated. The ap-preaching season is likely to commence with great eclat.FASHIONS FOR DECEMBER.(From the Court Magazine.)\XT i V trrar/« UnroD lli*nnrn anlin olIr rtfi lU tml irol /*ana