BALL AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE:- Admiral Hornby and the captains and senior officers of the Flying Squadron were entertained by His Excellency and the Countess of Belmore, at a ball at Government House, on Thursday at which a very large number of other guests were present � members of some of the principal residents of Sydney and its immediate vicinity. The reunion was one of a private character. Dancing commenced at about half-past 9 o�clock, and was kept up with unabated spirit till the night was far advanced.

VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY:- On Thursday afternoon Admiral Hornby, Captain Herbert, Captain Bythesea, and several naval officers attached to the Flying Squadron, paid a visit to the Sydney University, where they were received by the Chancellor (Mr Edward Deas Thomson, C.B.), Professor Badham, and some of the subordinate officers of that institution. Admiral Hornby and his friends expressed themselves much pleased with the entire building, and especially the great hall and library. The distinguished visitors appeared to be greatly struck with the magnificent view of the city from the eastern terrace, as they passed from the northern portion of the building to the southern range. Before they left, Admiral Hornby and his friends visited the museum and the laboratory.

REAR-ADMIRAL HORNBY:- The following from "Burke�s Landed Gentry" will be read with interest:-

"Hornby, Sir Phipps, K.C.B., of Littlegreen, co. Sussex, Rear-Admiral, R.N., m 22^nd December, 1814, Maria Sophia, eldest daughter of the late Right Hon. Lieut-General Burgoyne; succeeded by the will of his godfather; Thomas Peckham Phipps, Esq., of Littlegreen to his estates in Sussex. He has issue,1. Phipps John, Captain royal Engineers, b. 20^th April 1820; m 7^th March 1844, Frederica, daughter of Captain Briten; and d. 8^th April 1848, leaving two daughters. 11. Geoffrey Thomas Phipps, Captain R.N., (now Rear- Admiral), b. 20^th February 1825; m 27^th April, 1853, Emily Francis, only daughter of rev. John Coles, of Ditcham, Hants. 111. James John, a fellow of University College, Oxford; b. 18^th December, 1826. 1. Caroline Lucy, m, 29^th November 1838, to Sir William Denison, R.B., Governor of Van Dieman�s Land. 11. Susan Charlotte Margaret, m 18^th April, 1844, the Rev William Hornby, of St. Michael�s, Lancashire. 111. Marie Elizabeth, 1V. Lucy Hester. V Elizabeth. Seat � Littlegreen, Sussex."

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