talent which has seized to render them so popular. — The house was
crowded.
A new Grand Opera will be produced at this Theatre on Tues-
day next ; it will combine the whole vocal strength of the company.
Every One has his Fault was last night performed at this Theatre.
This Comedy is by no raeaiis one of the best of our old stock pieces ;
yet, thanks to the talent employed in its representation, it went off
with considerable eclat. Liston*s acting, in the part of Solus, was in
his happiest vein of dry humour ; nor was Farren's Harmony at all
behind it, in point of excellence ; — they each merited and received a
plentiful share of applause. Vining fluttered through the part of Sir
Robert Bramble \vith his usual vivacity ; and Cooper played Captain
Irwin with judgment and feeling ; he was, perhaps, a little too prosy,
partly the fault of his author. Lady Elinor Irwin was represented
by Mrs. Faucit with great ability ; her acting, in the scene where her
husband produces the money he has robbed Lord JVorland of ; and m
that where she discovers her son, and afterwards pleads to her father
for forgiveness ; was powerful and highly pathetic. Mrs. W. CliflFord
was equally good in jflrs. Placid ; she looked and acted the termagant
to the very life. Mrs. Ashton was pleasing in Miss JFooburn ; bnt
she wants more animation.
After the Comedy, was acted The Happiest Day of my Life, which
aVordinaire was received with continued laughter and applause. The
agreeable petite piece of Lodgings for Single Gentlemen concluded.
Next week Listen's engagement terminates ; an engagement which has
proved a source of profit to the proprietor, of delight to the audience,
and of aa increase of fame, (if that be possible) to that popular co-
median. The house was well attended.
Astley's. — This Theatre continues to be nightly filled by admiring
crowds ; this week Mr. Ducrow, has exhibited for the first time these
two years, his astonishing performance as the Chinese Enchanter, with
unbounded applause. The Cataract of the Ganges, and The Attack
of the Diligence^ are both highly popular.
THE THEATRICAL OBSERVER.
SuRREvi — -Jj^rst night' tiid perfdrmandes at this Theatre consisted of
Black Eyed Ausan, Law and Lions, and Montralto. — The whole went
off with great applause.
The following Song was sung hy Mr. Wood, in the ;ie^^ Musical En-
tertainnaentj called The Spring Lock, and was most enthusiastically
encored, — The Music is by G. H. Rodwell, Esq.
From distant dHmeSj a Troubadour,
I make in every court my stay ;
'Neath rustic porch and silken doom'
I tune my merry minstrel lay ;
But most where love delights to dwell,
'Mid knights who sigh for lady's hand,
They welcome with soft music^s spell
The Troubadour from distant land.
Where nectar brims the rosy bowl.
My soul in festive glee can join,
And mellow every sparkling draught.
Like sunshine on the purpling vine ;
But most where love entwines my brow
With garlands wrought by lady's hand,
'Neath rtioonlit bow'rs you're sure to find
Tire Troubadour from distant land.
To' the Editor cf The Theatrical Observer.
Dear MREnrTon, I address yc a from the Cigar Divan, K'ng'-street, CovenE
Garden, having just popt in to tr.lve 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 me — I have to
mention, that I've arrarg^ed so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Loww^fs about lowiu
On Monday, must take ancher peep at the two new views, at t^e Diorama ;
Rcge-jt's Park— was puzzled to dec'de which waslhe mostbc-.u'Tul, ^it. Jeter's
or the Villpgeof ThiePL — bo.h exquisitely pain(e I — ihe pic oral illr/on coiTJ-
plete — the water flowing, smoke asceui'n^, sjn shinin^v — qu'icnaturei '•e'T. —
Had difficulty to persu?''e a fair lady next me, ihnt we we;e rea^'y vie^vin^
merely pictures. ShaH put off my joo. jey lo Iialv, as I'm iold, suh rosa, we
shall have other vie wa from that classic soi' ; ard if as good as St. PeLer's will
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, I drop into the Exhibition of Sculpture, in Old Bond Street,
to view the figures, life size, of Tam O'Shanter a'ld Souter Johnny— work of
a self-taught artiist, James Thom— delighted beyond measure — fully expected
to hear Tam's uproarious laugh — the expression so perfect ; pose of figures
admirable. Whoever has read Burns, (and who has not?) must see Ihetn.
On Wednesday, I step into the Horse Bazaar, Baker Street — inspect the raag-
niftcent Exhibition of Musical and Mecha'iical Autoraa— Musical I^ady, JuvenHe
Art'St, Rope Dancer, Magician, Walking Figure, a magiiificent V^ase^, made by
order of Napoleon, Birds, &c.
On Friday, I drop in :o examiner il/is* Linwood's curious Needle-Work, in
Leicester Square.— but I intrude— beg pardon,
Your's, PALL PRY.
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This Evening, ('2nd time) a new Musical Entertainment, called
The Sprins; Lock !
Prcffce^dfe'd ty WebePs'OveVtui'e to PRECIOSA,
Tlie rest of the Music by Mr G. H. RODPFELL.
Lorenzo de Medici, (Grand Duke of Florence) Mr WOOD,
Ludovico de Medici, (iiis Cousin) Mr J. BLAND,
Gialio (in the Suite of Ludovico) Mr JAMES VINING,
Count Montefieri, Mr F. MATTHEWS,
Monaco, (a Comic Actor) Mr 5. RUSSELL, Zenoblo, Mr FULLER,
Camaldoli, (Confidant of Lorenzo) Mr BENSON HILL,
Doctor Manente, )p._i o, .. f ,:,, ( Mr KEELEY,
Doctor Fl.mingo, ;;P^»^al Physicians of Florence ^ ^j^ ^ ^^^^.^^^
Burchiello, Mr IRWIN, Araadore, Mr MILLER,
Mazzoneschi, (a Black Servant) Mr HEATH, Lucillo, Mr EAST.
Aramantha, (Daughter of Count Montefieri) Miss CAWSE,
VergcUina, (her Attendant) Mrs KEELEY,
Monna Brigida, (Wife of Doctor Manente) Mrs C. JONES.
Act 1 — Scene 1 — Outside of a Tavern in the City of Florence. 2— Garden of
the Montefieri Palace, adjoining the Medici Palace. 3 — Chamber in Doctor
Manente's House. 4 — Saloon in Lorenzo's Palace. 3 — The Garden by
Moonlight. 6— rThe Interior of the Upper Storv of the Turret, antique Ca -
binet with THE SPRING LOCK.
ACT 11 — Scene 1 — Apartment in the Palace. 2 — Saloon in the Montefieri Pa-
lace. 3 — An Attic with bare Walls — the Mystification of Doctor Manente. i.
ACT III — Scene 1 — Exterior of Doctor Manente's Town House. 2 — An Olive
Wood in the Suburbs of Florence. 3 — Interior of the Physician's House. —
4— Apartment in the Turret— The Cabinet and SPRING LOCK.
After which, the Grand Opera, (as performed here) called
I>er Freischuetz.
Ottocar, (a Bohemian Prince^ 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^ JDN£S,. ,The Witch ojf the Glep, Mr J. COOPER,
Zaraiel, (the rfuntsman Spirit) Mr (). SMITH.
Agaes (Kiino's Daughter) Miss BETTS,
Ann, (her Cousin) Mis KEELEV,
To conclude with, (17th time) a new Comic Operetta, called
The Middle Temple.
Preceded by tlie Overture to Tancredi.
Briefless, Mr WRENCH, Brutas Hairbrafn, Mr KEELEY,
Mr Prettyman, Mr W. BENNETT, Doggins, Mr SALTER.
Penelope, Mrs KEELEY,
Mrs Mlddlemist, Mrs C. JONES, Julia, Miss H, CAWSE.
Theatre Eoyal, Hay-Market.
This Evening, the Comedy of
Sweethearts & Wives
Admiral Franklyn, Mr W. FARREN,
Sandford, Mr WESTERN, Curtis, Mr ANDREWS,
Charles Franklyn, Mr VINING,
Billy Lackaday , Mr LISTON,
Thomas., .Mr C. MORRIS.
Mrs Bell, Mrs TAYLEURE, Susan, Mrs T. HILL,
Laura, Mrs HUMBY.
Eugenia Miss F. H. KELLY.
After which, (14th time,) a Farce, called
TheHappiest Day of my Life
MrGiilmaii, Mr LISTON,
Frederick Vincent, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON, Charles, Mr BRINDAL
Mr Dudley, Mr WILLIAMS, Thomas, Mr COATES,
Mi Jones Mr COOKE, John Mr COVENEY:
Mrs Dudley. Mrs GLOVER,
Mrs Grimley, Mrs TAYLEURE, Mrs Taylor, Mrs COVENEY,
Sophia, Mrs KUMBY, Marv, Mrs ASHTON,
Miss Stokes, i^liss BARNETT, Jane, Mrs W. JOHNSON.
To conclude with the Comic Entertainment of
MAN<EUVRING.
Count de VillaMayor, (Ambassorfrom Spain to Naples) MrCOOFER
Frederick de Ccrnay, Mr BRINDAL,
Finesse, (Groom of the Chambers to the Court) Mr VINING.
Costanza, Mrs ASHTON,
Zanette Mrs HUMBY.
To-morrow, The Miser, Ups and Downs, The Happiest Day of my
Life, and Nothing Sui>erfluous.
THE
AND
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No. 2400. Friday, Aug. 21^ 1829. Price Id.
" The Play's the XhivigV^—X^inr Thomas's Observer.
The Operatic Comedy of Sweethearts and Wives was yesterday
evening performed here^ for the last time but one this season. The
great charm of this piece was the exquisite drollery of Liston's act-
ing, in Billy Lackaday : wheneter he was on the scene the liouse was
in a convulsion of laughter ; — his sentimental airs and aflfeeted pathos
were truly irresistible. Admiral Franklyn was represented by Mr.
W. Farren with great ability : in the scene where Eugenia works upon
his feelings, by recalling to his memory her deceased father, his acting
\\ as full of feeling, and called forth great applause. Miss F. H. Kelly,
as Eugenia, by the touching manner in which she made herself known
to the Admiral, greatly heightened the effect of this scene. Viuing's
acting, as Charles, was excellent • he was particularly successful where
he discloses his marriage with Eugenia to Laura. Mr. Western sang
tolerably, but acted wretchedly, as Sandford. Mrs. Humby, as Laura^
and Mrs. T. Hill, as Susan, were, as usual, much applauded. The
Happiest Lay of my Life, and Manasuvring, were the afterpieces,
and were admirably acted. — The house was well attended.
Last night Peake's new musical entertainment called The Spring
Lock, was performed for the second time, with the same success, as
that which attended its first representation. In our former remarks
on this piece, we had neither time, nor space, to do justice to the ta-
lent displayed by the different performers ; this omission we shall now
endeavour to supply. Keeley, who has the principal acting part,
(that of Doctor jflanente) infused more than his usual quosta of comic
humour into his performance, and he was thrown into some very ludic-
rous situations, to which his acting gave the most laughable effectr The
scene between him and bis rival Doctor Flamingo, terminating in a
personal conflict, was excessively droll ; and his sufferings and terrors,
during his mystification were depicted in the most forcible manner ;—
incessant laughter and applause rewarded his exertions. O. Smith
acted Doctor Flamingo, (a part quite out of his line of business),
with considerable humour, and in the rencontre with JManente, fully
shared the applause so liberally bestowed. Mr. J. Vining, as Giulio,
did the little he had to do excellently.
The singers did ample justice to their composer, and Rodwell has
given them some charming music. The Troubadour's soug, the words
of which we published yesterday, is a most graceful composition, and
was delightfully sung by Wood, and enthusiastically encored ; as was
THE THEATRICAL OBSERVER.
another sweet air of his ia the second act. Miss Cawse sang aa air
' Pensive warbler/ with great taste^ and executed a scena with more
science than we had previously given her credit for. Mrs. Keeley did
every thing that was possible for a trifling part, and sang a sprightly
Castanet song in a fascinating manner ; it was loudly encored. Mr. J.
Russell sang a buffa song, in which he introduced some excellent imi-
tations of Velluti and other Italian singers, with great spirit, and was
warmly applauded. Mrs, C. Jones sustained the part oiJMonna Brigi-
da^ the termagant wife of the little Doctor with her usual jndgment.
The scenery was appropriate and picturesque ; and the costumes, tho'
not very correct, showy and new. It was, altogethei, well got up, and
will doubtless prove another source of attraction to this Theatre.— -
After The Spring' Lock, Der Freischuetz was excellestjy peifoi;ni^d,
followed by The Middle Temple. -—'VXie bouse was full.
Lady William Lennox was last week singing at the Nor'vich Thea-
tre, in the Freischutz ; the music of which she studied and rehearsed
tnder the immediate superintendence of Weber himself. — She after-
wards performed one night at Yarndiouth.
To Correspondents. — The same gentleman did not conduct The
Theatrical Observer in 1828 as in 1827 ; and, therefore, thus arises
the diiFerence of opinion complained of by H. C.
To the Editor of The Theatrical Observer.
Dear Mr EoiTaR, I address you from the Cigar Divan, King-street, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, TvhifF a true Havannah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Papers — skim the
mi
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about lown.
On Monday^ must take another peep at the two new views, attheD;oRAMA ,
Regent's Park— was puzzled to decide which wasthe mostbeautiful, St.Pet;er's
or the Village of Thiers — both exquisitely painted — the pictorial illusion com-
plete-^the water flawing, 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 oflF 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,
to view the figures, life size, of Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny— work of
a self-taught artist, James Thom — delighted beyond measure — fully expected
to hear Ta:tti*s uproarious laugh — the expression so perfect ; pose of figures
admirable. Whoever has read Burns, (and who has not?) must see them.
^ On Wednesday, I step into the Horse Bazaar, Baker Street — inspect thq mag-
nificent Exhibition of Musical and Mechanical Automa — Musical Lady, Juvenile
Artist, Rop« Dancer, Magician, Walking Figure, a magiiificeni Vase, made by
order of Napoleon, Birds, Ac. •
Oo Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Linwood's curious Needle- Work, ii
Leicester Square»«-but I iptrude — beg pardon
Your's, PAUL i V
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This Evciiinsj, the Comedy of
THE MISER.
Lovegold, Mr W. FARREN,
Frederick, MrBRINDAL, Sparkle, MrCOVENEY
Ramilie, Mr WEBSTER,
Furnish, Mr C. MORRIS, Lawyer, Mr BISHOP,
James, Mr ROSS, Satin, Mr COOKE,
List, Mr M. BARNETT, Servant, Mr V. WEBSTER.
Mrs Wisely, Mrs TAYLEURE,
Lappet (2nd time Mrs GLOVER,
r Mariana, Mrs AS HTON.
After which, (by Permission of Stephen Price, Esq.) the Comedy r
Upis and DownSa
Earl Delamere Mr BRINDAL,
Mr Mammonton, Mr COOPER,
Mr Felix Mudberry Mr LISTO?',
Jack Pointer, Mr VINING,
Christopher Higgins Mr WEBSTER,
Countess Delamere, Mrs W. CLIFFORD,
Lady Charlewood . . . , Mrs ASHTOP i,
Amelia Mammonton, Mfss F. H. KELLY,
Mrs Corderoy Mrs GLOVERj
Kitty Corderoy, Mrs HUMBY.
After which, (iotli time,) a Farce, called .
TheMappiest Day of my Lif
Mr Gillman, Air LISTON,
Frederick Vincent, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON, Charles. Mr BRIND. '
Mr Dudley, Mr WILLIAMS, Thomas, Mr COAXES,
Mr Jones Mr COOKE, John .Mr COVENEV. -
Mrs Dudley. Mrs GLOVER,
Mrs Grimley, Mrs TAYLEURE, Mrs Taylor, Mrs COVENEV ,
Sophia, Mrs KUMBY, Marv, Mrs ASHTON,
Miss Stokes, Miss BARNE I T, Jane, Mrs W. JOHNSON.
To conclude with the Comic Entertainment of
Nothing Stiperfluoui^^
The Sultan Selim, Mr THOMPSON,
Giafer, Mr BRINDAL, Sadi, Mr J. REEVF,
Ganem, Mr COOKE, Bobbo, Mr COATES.
Gulnare, Mrs H. CORRI,
Theatre B oyal, Eng lish Opera.
This Evening, (3rd time) a new Musical Entertainment, called
The Spring Lock !
Preceded by Weber's Overture to PRECIOSA.
Lorenzo de Medici, (Grand Duke of Florence) Mr WOOD,
Ludovico de Medici, (his Cousin) Mr J. BLAND,
Giulio '...(in the Suite of Ludovico) Mr JAMES VINING,
Count Montefieri, Mr F. MATTHEWS,
Monaco, (a Comic Actor) Mr J. RUSSELL, Zonobio. Mr FULLER,
Camaldoli, (Confidant of Lorenzo) Mr BENSON HILL.
Doctor Manente, )o. , r»i • • r m ( Mr KEELEY,
Doctor Flamiugo, T"^' Phy^-cans of Florence V ^^ ^ ^^^^^^
Aramantha, (Daughter of Count Montefieri) Miss CAWSE,
Vergellina, (her Attendant) Mrs KEELEY,
Monna Brigida, (Wife of Doctor Manente) Mrs C. JONES.
Act 1 — Scene 1— Outside of a Tavern in the City of Florence. 2— Garden of
the Montefieri Palace, adjoining the Medici Palace. 3 — Chamber in Doctor
Manente's House. 4— Saloon in Lorenzo's Palace. 5 — The Garden by
Moonlight. 6 — The Interior of the Upper Story of the Turret, antique Ca-
binet with THE SPRING LOCK.
ACT II — Scene 1 — Apartment in the Palace. 2 — Saloon in the Montefieri Pa-
lace. 3 — An Attic with bare Walls — the Mystification of Doctor Manente.
ACT III— Scene 1— Exterior of Doctor Manente's Town House. 2— An Olive
Wood in the Suburbs of Florence. 3 — Interior of the Physician's House,—
4— Apartment in the Turret— The Cabinet and SPRING LOCK.
After which, (5th time) a new Melo-drama, called
THE WITNESS !
)
"Witla^veirt'uare to iLes De"^?^ Avaiigles de Tolede '
Mr Henderson Mr JAMES YINING,
Frank Elton, Mr PERKINS,
Tom Tremor, (his Man) Mr KEELEY,
Mr Holmes . . (a Magistrate) . . Mr F. MATTHEWS,
Harding, (si Deer Stealer) Mr O. SMITH,
The Witness, Mr BAKER, Wilson, Mr J. COOPER.
Catharine Henderson, Miss KELLY,
Alice, Mrs KEELEY, Old Janet, Miss PINCOTT.
To conclude with the Comic Operetta, called
master's RIVAL.
Preceded "hy tlie ©veirture to Heniry IV .
Sir Colley Cowmeadow, Mr BARTLEY,
Capt. Middleton, Mr J. BLAND, Mr Aldgate, Mr W. BENNETT,
Peter Shack, Mr WRENCH, Paul Shack, Mr KEELEY,
Robin, Mr SALTER, Barnes, Mr MINTON, Invalid, Mr HEATH,
Tibby Postlethwaite, (7th time) Mrs KEELEY,
Mrs Aldgate, Mrs C. JONES, Amelia Aldgate, Miss H. CAWSE,
TH£
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No, 2401. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1829. Price Id.
" The Play's the thing !"— Ask for Thomas's Observer.
The new Musical Entertainment, called The Spring Lock, was per-
formed, for the third time, last night, to a crowded and delighted au-
ditory. The rencontre between the rival M. Ds. was admirably acted
by Keeley and O. Smith, and excited great merriment, as did the scene
of Doctor JManente's mystification, through the whole of which the
laughter and applause was incessant. Wood, as Lorenzo, sang with
great sweetness, and was encored in the Troubadour's song. Miss
Cawse and Mrs. Keeley also sang their respective music delightfully —
the latter was loudly encored in her castanet song. J. Russell was
warmly applauded in his BufFa song ; — his imitation of Velluti was ex-
cellent. J. Vining, F. Matthews, and Mrs. C. Jones, did all that was
required in their several characters ; and the whole of the entertain-
ment seemed to aflFord universal satisfaction.
The new drama of The Witness, succeeded The Spring Lock, and
excited a very powerful interest. Mr. J. Vining, by his performance
of Mr. Henderson, has made a rapid stride in public favour : we have
often had the pleasure of speaking in terms of praise of Mr. .T. Vining,
and felt convinced he only wanted the opportunity, to prove himself an
actor of genius ; the part oi Mr. Henderson has given him that oppor-
tunity, and he has more than realized our expectations ; nothing can
be finer than his acting, on seeing Young Elton in his father's clothes,
in the scene where he relates iiis story to Catharine ; it is chaste yet
vigorous and impressive, and bears the decided stamp of genius. —
Miss Kelly, the Keeley's, O. Smith, Mr. Perkins and Miss Pincott,
form a galaxy of talent capable of giving effect to a drama of much
less merit than The TPitness ; and they all exerted themselves in the
most praiseworthy manner. The fertile pen of Peake furnished the
conclusion as well as the commencement of the performance by his
Farce of " Master's Rival." We were happy to see our sweet native
warbler, Miss Stephens, in the house, and looking remarkably well. —
The new Grand Opera, to be produced on Tuesday, is to be entitled
J)er Vampyr.
i^apmatfect €ljeatre»
The Comedy of The JJiser was again acted at this Theatre last
night, when Mr. Farreu repeated his clever performance oi Love gold,
but clever though it be, still we are not gratified by it ; his portrai-
ture of that sordid and ignoble vice, avarice, is, perhaps, too pain-
fully true to nature. Mrs. Glover's Lappet was all that could be
wished for, flippant, insinuating and hypocritical i-^^aud the subordi-
nate parts were respectably sustained.
THE THEATRICAli OBSERVER.
After The Jfig^r, the Comedy of Up8 and Downs Wtis pefformed,
for the second time at this hoase. This Comedy, tliough by no means
90 clever as its original^ J^es Trots Quartiers, was rendered highly
entertainiog hf the ability tvith Which U t^as repfeseated. Liston's
Mr, Felix Mudberry was excellent ; he depicted the perplexities, his
worldly minded and vacillating conduct invohes him in, most humor-
ously. His friend. Jack Pointer, was performed by Viniog with his
ttSdal tact and vivacity ; we are not sure but tbat we prefer hiM to
Jones in the part, who is eternally trying to appear vivacious. Mr.
Cooper acted Mammonton sensibly ; as did Briiidal Earl Delamere ;
and Webster was quite at home, si^ Chrtitcph^r Higgins. Mrs Glover
and Mrs. ttuffiby, as the vulgar mother and daughter, Mrs. and Mss
Kitty Carderay, ivere eminently sodcessful, iiid acted the airs an^
graces of the houYgeoises most laughably. Miss F. H. Kelly and Mrs,
Ashtofl were pleasing and lady-like, as Jmetia Jfammonton and Lady
Charlewood ; — the Comedy, altogether, was received with coafinuea
langbter and applause. The favorite Farce of The Happiest Day of
my Life, and the Comic Piece of JVoihing Superfluous, closed th^
evening's amusements. Mr. J. Reeve's acting, as Sadi, in the latter,
was truly ludicrous • and Mrs. H. Corn's singing, as Gutnare, vety
pleasing. — The house was crowded.
To the Editor of The Theatrical Observer.
_ Dear Mh Editctr, 1 Jiddress ycfti from the Cigaf Divan, Risg-'Street, Cotent
Garden, having just popt in to take ft cup of Coffee, tvhiff a true Havanfiah,
kilt an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Papers— skim the
Magazifles, and play a, gam6 of ChesS— delightful place Just ^i$h to i&y it
vrord— beg pafdon, h*>jfe I doil'i introde-^bfet will you «Acto6 me— ^l lia^e Uf
mention^ tl) at I've aifranged so as to rub shoulders with my fiiends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Orand Lomm^cs about towi.-.
On Monday, must take another peep at the two new views, at the t)ioRAMA
ll6gewt's t'drk— was puzzled to dfecide which wjisthe niosf befftdti/til, St.Petef**
orthd Village of Thiers^botfe exqftisitely p«iAt««J— th« pi^itorJal Hlusiow d#nn-
plete— the water flowing, siiioke ascending, sun shining-^quite nature itself.—^
Had diiliculty to persuade a fair lady next me, that we were really viewing
merely pictures. Shall put off my journey fo i(aly, as I'm told, sub rosa, w;e
ihall hate other vietps from that classic Soil; &ft(l if aS g60d aS St. Peter's will
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, I drop into the Exhibition of ScuJ/PTPURb, in Old Bond Street^
to view the figures, life size, of Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny— work of
St self-taught artist, James Thorn— delighted beyond rtieasure — fully expected
to hear Tarn's uproarious laugh — the expression so perfect ; pose of figui'e^
admirable. Whoever has read Bams, (and who has not?) must see them*
On Wednesday, I step into the Horse Bazaar, Baker Street— inspect the mag-
nificent Exhibition of Musical and Mechanical Autoraa— Musical Lady, Juvenile
Artist, Rope Dancer, Magician, Walking Figure, a raagiiificent tsL66, made by
order of Napoleon, Birds, &c.