Alhambra, Mr J. BLAND, Diego, Mr MINTON,
Sebastian, Mr IR VV f N, Officer, MrSHERREFF, Sailor, MrFULLLR,
Dominique, Mr G. PENSON,.
Jacintha Miss PHILLIPS, Maryu....Mr8 EAST,
Virginia, Miss BETTS. '
To conclude with the Melo-drama of
The Cornish Miners.
Hubert Kynan, Mr BARTLEV,
Stephen Kynan, Mr BAKER, Trcvallion, Mr J. BLAND,
Bobby Redruth, Mr KEELEY,
Michael, Mr SALTER, Githian, (a Maniac) Mr O. SMITH,
Sal-Ammon, (Village Doctor) Mr WRENCH.
Dame Oswald, Mrs JERROLD, Dame Kynan, Mrs LODGE,
Anne Oswald. Mrs KEELEY.
To-morrow, Der Freischuetz, The Sister of Charity, &c.
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The performances here last night were the same as on the preceding
evening, viz. The Two Friends, Charles the Twelfth, the new Farce
called The Happiest Day of my Life, and Lodgings for Single Gen-
ilemen.-^The house was full.
The performances at this house yesterday evening commenced with
the Opera of The Robber's Bride. Mr H. Phillips and Miss Betls,
sustained their respective characters with great ahility. Sapiosang
with taste, but nothing could be worse than his acting ; he seemed
as uncomfortable himself, as he rendered every one else, by his awk-
wardness and uncouth gestures ; he ought never to have left the con-
cert room, for the stage. Mr. Perkins played Roberto admirably ; in
the scene where he resigned the hand of Laura, his acting was in the
most natural, and consequently in the most perfect sty]e,and called forth
repeated plaudits. Mr. Ransford has improved vastly, and will, when
his natural endowments are more cultivated, reach a very high rank
in his profession There was an apology made for Miss Cawse. who
was indisposed, and her sister read her part. After the Opera, Paul
and Virginia was performed, when Miss Betts appeared, for the first
time, at this Theatre, as the interesting Virginia, and certainly gave
us no cause to regret the absence of Madame Cellini ; — she sang very
sweetly, particularly the opening duet with Mrs. Keeley, * See from
ocean rising.' Mrs. Keeley, and G. Penson, were excellent as Paul,
and Dominique.
The entertainments concluded with the melo-drama of The Cornish
Miners ; in which Wrench, as Sal %/lmmon, excited great mirth. O.
Smith's acting as the maniac Githian was powerfully effective, and re-
ceived great and well merited applause. An apology was made for
Mr. Keeley, who was unwell ; Mr. Thome played his part.
We trust it is not true, as currently reported, that Covent Garden
Theatre will not open at the period specified by the acting manager at
the close of the last season, en account of the embarrassments in
which the property is involved. Not only would hundreds of trades-
people, artists, and mechanics of various descriptions, sustain a seri-
ous loss ; but the play-going lublic would suffer a great deprivation
by such an event. Surely there are means by which so ruinous a cir-
cumstance as shutting up the house may be avoided ; and it is the
bounden duty of the proprietors to set aside all jealous and raalovalent
feelings, and at once cordially co-operate in the arrangement of the
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concerns of this establishment, so as to enable them either to open it
on their own acconnf, or to let it to some spirited tenant. It is said
several offers have been made to take the Theatre, amongst others M
Laurent has offered £8000 a year rent.
(^From a Correspondent)
Cheltenham.— Notwithstanding the general dullness that pervades
the theatrical world, the spirited Manager of this Theatre (Mr. Cooke)
has opened the campaign here with an excellent and respectable com-
pany, fully adequate to represent, efficiently, the regular drama in all
ils varieties. Miss Smithson has performed very successfully for a
fortnight, and she has been succeeded by Miss Le Voi, who has lately
excited some attention in the theatrical world. Messrs. Howell and
Wieland, from Drnry Lane, have also a permanent engagement here.
A Pantomime, and The Dumb Savoyard and his Alonkey, have been
got up with much effect, and proportionate success. We must not
omit to speak of the regular company, who are very good : Mr. Cooke
is a very effective actor in all the various lines country practice im-
poses, though tragedy is decidedly his foite ; whilst the comic talents
of his wife are of no mean order ; — he has, also, two children, who
evince very decided comic and musical talent. In Tragedy, Mr. Barry
and Miss Penley, with Mr. Cooke, take the leading parts ; whilst the
comic portion of the company is exceedingly strong, and comprises
several very good actors ; Mr. W. Howard is a spirited and correct
performer, and possesses the somewhat rare merit of not " o'erstep-
ping the modesty of nature.''-^Tbe same praise will apply to Miss
Gordon, a very improving actress and beautiful woman.
To the Editor of The Theatrical Observer.
Dear Mr Editor, I address you from the Cigar Divan, King-street, Coyent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, whiff a true Havannah,
liill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Papers — skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess— delightful place Just wish to say a
word— beg pardon, hoje 1 don't intrude — but wiU you excuse me — 1 have to
mention, that I've arranged so as to rub shoulderi> v/ith my friends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about towii.
On Monday, must take another peep at the two new views, at the Diorama,
Regent's Park— was puz/led to decide which was the most beautiful, St. Peter's
or the Village of Thiers — both exquisitely painted — the pictorial illusion com-
plete— the water flowing, smoke ascending, sun shining — quite nature itself.—
Had difficulty to persuade a fair lady next me, that we were really viewing
merely pictures. Shall put off my journey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosa, we
shall have other views from that classic soil ; and if as good as St. Peter's will
satisfy me.
On Wednesday, I step into the Horse Bazaar, Baker Street — inspect the mag-
nificent Exhibition of Musical and Mechanical Automa — Musical Lady, Juvenile
Artist, Rope Dancer, Magician, Walking Figure, a ma;5i}^ficent Vase, made by
order of Napoleon, Hirds, &c. In the afternoon, I qualify Mrs. P.'s discordant
notes with some harmony divine, and may be found betweei; 1 and 4 o'clock, at
The ApoUonicon ; in St. Martin's Lane.
Op Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Liwwoorf's curious Needle- Work, in
Leicester Square. — but I irtrude — beg pardon.
Your's, PAUL PRY.
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Theatre Royal, Hay-Market.
This Evening, (first time) a new Comic Piece, called
Nothing^ Superfluous.
The Sultan Selim, Mr THOMPSON,
Giafer, Mr BRINDAL, Sadi, Mr J. REEVE,
Gaiiem, Mr COOKE, Bobbo, Mr COx\TES.
Guards, Messrs. C. Morris, V. Webster, Moore, &c.
Gulnare, Mrs H. CORRI,
Female Slaves, Mesdames Coveney, Gallot, Barnett.
After which, the Historical Drama of
Charles the Twelfth.
Charles theXIIth, King of Sweden, Mr W FARREN
Colonel Reichel, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON,
Duckert, Mr COVENEY, Gustavus, Mr BRINDAL,
Adam Brock, Mr LISTON,
Triptolemus Muddlewerk Mr WEBSTER,
Major Vanberg, Mr COOPER,
Eudiga, Daughter of Brock, Mrs HUMBY,
Ulrica, Daughter of Vanberg, Miss F. H. KELLY.
After which, (5th time,) a Farce, called
TheHappiest Dm/ of my Life
Mr Gillman, Mr LISTON,
MrDiidlev, MrWILLIAMS, Charles, MrBRINDAL,
Frederick Vincent, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON,
Mr Jones, Mr COOKE, Thomas, Mr COATES,
John, Mr COVENEY.
Mrs Dudley Mrs GLOVER,
Mrs Grimley, Mrs TAYLEURE,
Sophia, Mrs HUMBY, Mary, Mrs ASHTON,
Mrs Taylor, Mrs COVENEY,
Miss Stokes, Miss Barnett, Jane, Mrs J. Johnson.
To conclude With the Comic Entertainment of
MAIM OaUV RING.
Count de Villa Mayor , (Arabassor from Spain to Naples) MrCOOPER
Frederick de Camay, Mr BRINDAL,
Finesse, (Groom of the Chambers to the Court) Mr VINING.
Costanza, Mrs ASHTON,
Zanette Mrs HUMBY
Theatre Royal, English Opera.
This Evening, the Grand Opera, (as performed here) called
l>er Freiscliuetz I
OB, THE SEVENTH BULLET.
With the celebrated Overture, and the original Finale^ composed by
THE £iATE CARLMARIik VC^Ml^EBER.
And a select and powerful Band, will be led bp Mr WAG STAFF.
Ottoear, (a Bohemian PrinceJ Mr J. BLAND,
Kuno, (Ranger of the Forest) Mr THORNE. Killian, Mr J.RUSSELL
Rodolph, (a Huntsman) Mr SAPIO,
Caspar ...(a Huntsman) Mr H. PHILLIPS,
Hermit, Mr SHERREFF. The Witch of the Glen, Mr J. COOPER,
Zamiel, (the Huntsman Spirit) Mr O. SMITH.
Ag'nes...,,, . . c . (Kuno's Daughter) , Miss BETTS^
Ann, (her Cousin) Mrs KEELEY,
Bridesmaids, Mrs Brown, Mrs East, Miss Gliddon, Miss Ibbs, &c.
After which, (20th time) a new Romantic Drama, called
The Siister of Charity
'Witli. tlie Oveirttiire to Idos^ciexieo.
The Music composed and selected by Mr H^WES,
ColoDc! Saxp, ) • *T. A . ' A (Mr BAKER,
^ 4. • ?^r • \ m th? Austrian Army > ti/i i imvTnvTr*
€uf)tmn Wmmnr, } ^ { Mt J„ VINING,
Paulo, (a Peasant) Mr KEELEY,
Andrea, ) C Mr O. SMITH,
Joseph, i Smugglers < Mr PERKINS,
Jaeomo, j ( MrRANSFORD,
WoFgman, (Sentinel) Mr SALTER, Lieutenant, Mr IRWIN,
Orderly^ Mr HEATH. Soldier, MrJ.COOPER, Villager, MrMlNTON
Soldiers, Smugglers, Villagers, &c.
St. Ursula, (the Sister of Charity) Miss KELLY,
Nannetta, Miss II. CAW5E.
After which, the Comic Opera, called
He '' Lies like Truth."
PirecedLed b jp ^ Ttie Harmoiiioiis Blacksmitli.
Sir Charles Manly, Mr BAKER, Mr Truepenny, Mr W.BENNETT,
Rattler, Mr WRENCH, Clincher, Mr BENSON HILL,
Harriet.. ,..,Miss GRAY, Priscilla. Mrs KEELEY.
To-morrow, The Robber's Bride, Lying made Easy, Master's Rival.
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Der Freischuetz, The Sister ef Charity, and He ' Lies like
2*ruih,' were performed here last night, and formed a varied and at-
tractive entertainment. There was a delightful Opera performed^ in
the first style, for the musical ; a highly interesting Drama, in which
Miss Kelly's acting is unapproachable, for the serious ; and an amus-
ing and laughable Operetta, for the laughter-loving part of the audience,
so that we should imagine there eould have been none in the house but
must have found some part, if not the whole, of the performance to their
taste. The various transforiilitions the last piece. He 'Lies like Truth,*
has undergone are soiaewhat curious. Mr. Kimpton candidly acknow-
ledges he translated it, with a few alterations, from Le Menteur veri-
dique, by Scribe and Melerville, whose Vaudeville was founded on our
English Farce of The Liar, by Foote, whose original Farce was bor-
rowed from Sir R. Steele's Lying Lover, a Comedy stolen from Le
JSIenteur by Corneille, whose equally original Comedy is little more
than a translation from the Spaaish of Lope de Vega ! .
i^apmatHet Cljcatre*
Last night another addition was made to the successful novelties,
which have been produced at this Theatre, since the commencement
of the season ; it was a petite piece called Nothing Superfluous ,w\i\c\\
met with a favourable reception. It is rather an amusing trifle, the
main object of which seems to be, to prove the truth of Doctor John-
son's definition of enough, which is, a little more than what we pos-
sess !
Sadi (Mr. J. Reeve) having saved the life of the Sultan Selim, (Mr
Thompson) who was attacked by robbers whilst wandering about dis-
guised as an Armenian Merchant, is by the Sultan raised from a state
of extreme poverty to great riches, always premising he shall only give
him what he had declared was all he wished, " Strict necessaries, and
nothing superfluous ;'* — however, as Sadi's wealth increases so do
his wants ; he first would have been satisfied with half a sequin a day,
but at length, a palace, extensive gardens, and troops of slaves, will
not content him, because the hut of a poor peasant intercepts his view
from part of his garden ; and he commands his genius (the disguised
Sultan,) to dispossess the poor peasant of his cottage ; this the genius
refuses, and refers Sadi to the Sultan. Amongst other things Sadi
had asked of his genius was a wife, Gulnare, (Mrs. H. Corri). Oh
the arrival of the Sultan, Sadi begs the removal of the obnoxious cot-
tage, when the Sultan immediately orders Gulnare to be sent to his
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seraglio ; and on Sadi remonstrating on the hardship of losing his
wife, the Sultan reprehends him for his desire to destroy the poor pea-
sant's hat, a much greater act of injustice. He, however, forgives
Sadi his inordinate desires, and declares it his opinion, that real con-
tent is an ignis fattieus. There is not much wit or humor in the dia-
logue, nor much incident, but as it had the merit of brevity, and was
cleverly acted, it went off with great applause, and was announced for
repetition to-night. The other pieces were, Gharhs the Twelfth, the
new Farce called The Happiest Day of my Life, and Manceuvring.
The house was full.
VVallack and Mrs. W. West, have been well received at Paris,
though the latter is not the rage like Miss Smithson. It is said, though
for the sake of our national character we hope it is untrue, that an
Englishman went to Paris, expressly to hiss Mrs. West, and actually
did so in the pit of the Theatre Favart. What motive could incite
the ruffian to so act towards a virtuous, unoffending woman ?
Mjp. Bartley, we understand, succeeds Mr. Fawcett in the manage*
ment of the stage department of Covent Garden, next season.
It is confidently reported, that Mr. Keili is about to perform for a
limited number of nights at the Surrey Theatre.
To the Editor tf The Theatrical Observer.
Dea:R Mr Editor, I address you from the Cigar Divan, King-street, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, whiff a true Havannah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Papers — skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess — delightful place Just wish to say a
word — beg pardon, hope 1 don't intrude — but will you excuse ice — 1 have to
mention, that I've arranged so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about towh.
On Monday, must, take another peep at the two new views, at the Diorama,
Regent's Park— was puzzled to decide which wasthe most beautiful, St. Peter's
or the Village of Thiers — both exquisitely painted — the pictorial illusion com-
plete—the water flowing, smoke ascending, sun shining — quite nature itself;—
Had difficulty to persuade a fair lady next me, that we were really viewing
merely pictures. Shall put off my journey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosa, we
shall have other views from that classic soil ; and if as good as St. Peter's will
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, 1 drop into the Exhibition of Sculpture, in Old Bond Street,
to view the figures, life size, of Tam O'Shanter and Soutef Johnny — work of
a self-taught artist, James Thom — delighted beyond measure — fully expected
to hear Tarn's uproarious laugh — the expression so perfect ; phse of figures
admirable. Whoever has read Burns, (and who has not?) must see them.
On Wednesday, I step into the Horse Bazaar, Baker Street — inspectthe mag-
nificent Exhibition of Musical and Mechanical y\utoma — Musical Lady, Juvenile
Artist, Rope Dancer, Magician, Walking Figure, a magnificent Vase, made by
order of Napoleon, Birds, &c. In the afternoon, I qualify Mrs. P.'s discordant
notes with some harmony divine, and may be found between 1 and 4 o'clock, at
The Apollonicon ; in St. Martin's Lane.
On Friday, I drop in to examine 3Iiss Linwood's curious Needle- Work, in
Leipgster Square.— but I intrude — beg pardon.
Your's, PAUL PHY
Printed and Published by E. Thomas, Denmark Court, Exeter-change, Strerid .
All Comaiunications must be post paid. — Printing in General.
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2*. per Month*
Theatre Boyal, English Opera.
This E«eniijg, the Grand Opera, called
The Robber^s Bride.
Freely translated from the Original Drama, called
DIE RAUBERBRAUT.
Tlie MUSIC composed by FERDINAND BIES.
Map ted to English Words ly J\Ir Hawes.
With New Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations,
The Count of Viterbo Mr H. PHILLIPS,
Fernando, (an Officer) Mr SAPIO,
Carlo (his Friend) Mr THORNE,
Anselmo, (Castellan) Mr J. RUSSELL,
Roberto . . . , (the Robber Chief).. .... Mr PERKINS,
Antonio, (his Confederate) Mr RANSFORD,
Pietro, (Servant of the Count) Mr SALTER.
Robbers, jy*iUagers, Soldiers, l^assals^ Sfc,
Laura, (Daughter of the Count) Miss BETTS,
Gianetta, (her Attendant^ Miss CAWSE.
After which, the Petit Opera of
Lying made £asy.
Previous to virl&icii, ttie O vertuare to Zauberllote
Mr Swallow, Mr HARTLEY, Henry Swallow, Mr THORNE,
Fiam, Mr WRENCH.
Mrs Swallow, Miss GRAY, Sophia. Miss CAWSE.
To conclude with the Comic Operetta, called
master's rival.
Preceded b^ tlie Overture to ££enry IV .
The rest of the Miisio composed and seleeted by Mr .HAWES.
Sir GoUey Cowraeadow. Mr BARTLEY,
Capt. Middleton, Mr J. BL^ND, MrAldgate. Mr W. BENNETT,
Peter Shack, Mr WRENCH, Paul Shack, Mr KEELEY,
Robin, Mr SALTER, Barnes, Mr MINTON, Invalid, Mr HRATH,
Gens-d'armes, Mess. LODGE & JONES, Douanier, Mr SHAW.
Tibby Postlethwaite, (5th time) Mrs KEELEY,
Mrs Aldgate, Mrs C. JONES, Amelia Ald gate, Miss H. CAWS E,
To-raorrow, The Sergeant's Wife, Gretna Green, & Der Freischutz
Theatre R oyal, Ha y-Market.
This Kfening, (2nd time) a new Comic Piece, called
Nothing Superfluous.
The Sultan Selim, Mr THOMPSON,
Giafer, Mr BRINDAL, Sadi, Mr J. REEVE,
Ganem, Mr COOKE, Bobbo, Mr COATES.
Guards, Messrs. C. Morris, V. Webster, Moore, &c.
Gulnare, Mrs H. CORRI,
Female Slaves, Mesdames Coveney, Gallot, Barnett.
After which, the Historical Drama of
Charles the Twelfths
Charles theXIIth, King of Sweden, Mr W FARREN
Colonel Reichel, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON,
Duckert, Mr COVENEY, Gustavus, Mr BRINDAL,
Adam Brock, Mr LISTON,
Triptolemus Muddlewerk Mr WEBSTER.
Major Vanberg, Mr COOPER,
Eudiga, Daughter of Brock, Mrs HUMBY,
Ulrica, Daughter of Vanberg, Miss F, H. KELLY.
Afier which, (6th time,} a Farce, called
TheHappiest Day of my Life
BIr Gillman, Mr LISTON,
Frederick Vincect. Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON, Charles. Mr BRINDAL
Mr Dudley, Mr WILLIAMS, Thomas, Mr COATES,
Mr Jones.., »,.,..M& COOKE, John.... .Mr COVENEV.
Mrs Dudley^ Mrs GLOVER,
Mrs Grimley. Mrs TAYLEURE, Mrs Taylor, Mrs COVENEY,
Sophia, Mrs HUMBY, Mary, Mrs ASHTON,
Miss Stokes, Miss BARNETT, Jane, Mrs W. JOHNSON.
To conclude with the Comedy of
Spring and Autumn.
Sir Simon Slack, Mr W. FARREN,
Major Osmond, Mr BRINDAL, John, Mr ROSS,
Rattle, Mr COOPER,
Mrs Rattle Mrs W. CLIFFORD,
Clara, Miss M. GLOVER.
Mrs General Dartmouth Mrs GLOVER.
To-morrowr, The Rencontre, Charles the Twelfth, &c.
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i^apmarfeer Clieatte^
The little comic piece called Nothing Superfluous, was acted, for
the second time, last night, and was '^again received in a flattering
manner : it is an amusing trifle, and the moral of it is good : it is said
to be adapted to the English stage, from the French original, by Mr.
Thompson, of this Theatre. Mr. J. Reeve, by the highly burlesque
turn he gaVe to the part of Sadt, and by his grotesque costume, ex-
cited great mirth : he was also exceedingly amUsiiig in his danc'ng ac-
companiment to Mrs. H. Corri's song. Mts. Corri played Gulnare
with a good deal of animation, and sang a pretty sotig, and a conoid
duet, composed by Alexander Lee, in a very pleasing manner. Mr.
Brindal, as Giafer, delivered his dialogue with good emphasis and dis-
cretion ; the part permitted no more. Though the dialogue is not very
witty, nor the language or allusions at all oriental, there is some hu-
mour in the jiiece ; and as it may be with truth said, there is ' nothitig
superfluous/ we have not time to get tired of it ere it ends. Charles
the Twelfth, The Happiest Day of my Life, and Spring and Au-
tumn, made up an entertainment of a very superior description.—^
There Was an apology made for Mrs. Humby, who was tinable to ap-
pear, owing to her having met with a serious accident by a fall from
her carriage, on her way to the Theatre ; — Miss Glover read her part
in both pieces, viz. Charles the Twelfth, and The Happiest Day of
my Life»'-'The house was crowded.
^tteltiirj €)pcta i^ott^c.
The new grand Opera of The Robher^s Bride was repeated here
last night, and went off with considerably More spirit than on either
of the preceding nights of its performanse. Mr. H. Phillips was io
excellent voice, and did all that could be desired for the part of Vi-
terbo ; his execution of the beautiful air in the last act • My daughter,
yes, my daughter,* was an exquisite treat, combining melody, science
and pathos :
" And silence wished, she might be never mofd,
" Still to be 80 displaced.'
Miss Betts, Miss Cawse, (whom we were glad to see quite recovered,)
Sapio, and Thorne, also exerted their vocal powers in a praise-worthy
manner. In justice to Mr. Wagstaff, the leader, and the gentlemen
composing the orchestra of thisTheatre, we ought not to omit to men-
tion the admirable style in which the overture and the accompaniments
were played ; it seemed, so perfect was the harmony, as if it were one
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grand instrument. The Robbers' Chorus was finely given and received
a well merited encore. In Lying madeEasy, which followed the Opera,
Wrench, as Flam, and Bartley, as Swallow, were very amusing.—
Master's Rival concluded. Mrs. C. Jones and Mrs. Keeley, as.f/r*.
•^Idgate and Tihby Postlethwaite were excellent : we do not wish to
see better actresses; their style is the reverse of grimace or caricature,
it is natural and unaffected. Wrench might stake his reputation on
the performance of Peter Shack; it has all the impudence, conceit, and
affected airs of a gentleman's gentleman ; beyond this he cannot go. —
Bartley, Keeley, W. Bennett, and little H. Cawse, were efficient repre-
sentatives of their respective parts, and the Farce altogether excited
great laughter and applause.
Lord William Lennox, and his amiable wife have been for some time
rusticating at Cromer, where the lady's health and strength has been
completely restored.
It is now said that Sontag, is not married to Baron Clam, but to
a certain Count, well known in diplomatic circles. For our part, we
cannot see why there should be so much mystification, about so un-
important an event.
To the Editor of The Theatrical Observer.
Dear Mr Editor, I address you from the Cigar Divan, King-street, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, ivhiff a true Havannah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Papers — skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess— delightful place Just wish to say a
word— beg pardon, hope 1 don't intrude — but will you excuse me — I have to
mention, that I've arranged so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about town.
On Monday, must take another peep at the two new views, at the Diorama,
Regent's Park— was puzzled to decide which v/as the most beautiful, St. Peter's
or the Village of Thiers — both exquisitely painted — the pictorial illusion com-
plete— the water flowing, smoke ascending, sun shining — quite nature itself. —
Had difHculty to persuade a fair lady next me, that we were really viewing
merely pictures. Shall put off my journey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosa, we
shall have other views from that classic soil ; and if as good as St. Peter's will
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, I drop into the Exhibition of Sculpture, in Old Bond Street,