David, Mr ROSS, Coachman, Mr JOHNSON.
Mrs Malapr jp, Mrs GLOVER,
Julia MisG F. H. KELLY,
Lydia Languish, Mrs HUMBY,
Lucy, Mrs TAYLEURE, Maid, Mrs W.JOHNSON.
Afier which, (7th Uine) a new Farce, catfed
William Tliompson ;
Or, Which is He ?
William Thomp.m the First Mr VINING,
William Thompson the Second, Mr J. REEVE,
Doctor Soothem Mr WILLIAMS, BaHiSF Mr C. MOCRIS,
Waiter, Mr COOKE, Thomas, Mr COAXES.
Miss Dormer, Mrs ASHTON, Mary, Miss BARNETT,
Julia, Miss F. H. KELLY.
To conclude with the Farce of
,; ,. TlieliOttery TicJiet.
Capias, Mr WILLIAMS, Charles, Mr BRINDAL,
Wormwood, Mr WEBSTER,
Mrs Corset Mrs TAYLECTRE, Susan Mrs HUMBY.
To-morrow, Secrets worth Knowing, Spring and Autumn, &c.
Theatre R oyal, Eng lish Opera.
Tnis Efcn'Hg, (13'li time) a uew Grand Romantic Opera, in two acts,
(with en Inlioductory Scene) entitled
DEIl VAMFYtl.
Freely translated frona tbe Gcrn)?n of
'WZIiHEIiia AUGUSTUS ^WOIiliEHUCK,
And Adapted lo the Music of HEINRICH MARSCHNER.
The whole of the A^i'dn arranged and produced urder the immediate
sifpe/mleitdi .ice of Mr Hawes, {who will preside at the Piano.)
Ctiara^cters in tlie Introdc&vrstion.
LhMs (the Prince of Kvil) IVI r O. SMITH,
The Vampire, Mr H. PHILLIPS,
Alexis Zeriny, (a Hungarian Officer) Mr SAPIO,
YaniUa, (a Greek Chieftain) Mr R. JONCS, Marco, Mr RANSFORD
lanthe, (Daughter of Yauitza) Miss CAWSE.
t^ A MoAlh is presumed to elapse between the Introduction Sf the First Act,
Clia,ra,cters in tlio Opera,.
Earon Kassova, Mr THOUNE, Md.rtin EVann, Mr MINToN,
Count Mavrocordo, Mr H. PHILLIPS.
Alexis Zeiiny , Mr SAPIO,
FiaDZ Boro, Mr G. PENSON, Stephen Sarko. Mr J. RUSSELL,
VVenzel, (the Baron's Heiduk) Mr J. BLAND.
Michael ^ips, Mr SALTER, Joh9n Bosky, Mr FULLCR,
Henrika, (Bjron K .ssova's Daughter) Miss BEITS,
^ Suzl Boro Mrs C. JONES, Liska Miss H CAWSE.
^ ^ / AjY^r wjiich , f 9th t ime) a new IrL^lude, called ______
<^<!^B- roTrASON G.
Count Cremona, Mr J. RUSSELL, Dense, Mr SALTER,
Alfred, Mr WOOD,
Adelle, Miss CAVVSE, Eliza, Miss H. CAWSE.
To which wlU Ve added, ibe Comic 0|>efetta of
He " Lies like Truth."
Preceded b;:r IKCozairi's '^ veirtuafe to FIGARC!^,
Sir Cht rles Manly, Mr RA^rP," i^Tr Truepenny, Mr W.BENNETT,
?.attier, Mr W.^^- :NJ:-", Clincher, Mr BENSON HILL,
Harriet Miss C*IAY, Priscilla Miss H. CAWSE.
To couclude with, D'bdio*s Musical Eotertainment of
j^^^^^^Sh^ Wut cr mai tr vC.^
Tom Tug, Mr WOOD, who will sing, in addition to the original Masic,
' The Bap of Biscay V
Rjbin, Mr KEELEY, with the Ballad of ' €hi' ries and Plums,*
Bundle Mr W. BENNETT.
Mrs Band^e, Mrs C. OONES, Wilhelmina, Miss CAWSE.
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At this house, last night, after the Farce of The Happiest Day of
my Life, the Comedy of The Rivals was performed, and, generally
speaking, deserves every praise for the admirable manner in which the
characters were cast. The Rivals is one of the most amusing Come-
dies we have ; it is full of life and action, and abounds in a variety of
whimsical characters, and unexpected incidents. Farren's delineation
of the character of Sir Anthony Absolute merits the highest encomi-
ums ; and, the same may be said of Mrs. Glover's Jllrs. J\Ialaprop ;
the scene between her and the lover of her ne-ice, Captain Absolute,
was inimitably acted by this clever actress and Vining ; we particularly
admired her scornful laugh when the Captain read the epithet of * old
she Dragon,' as applied to her by the supposed Beverley. The way-
ward Faulkland, and the ill-used, amiable Julia, were represented by
Cooper and Miss F.H.Kelly with considerable ability. Mr. J. Reeve, in
Acres, was extremely laughable ; he indulged, as usual, in a little too
much grimace, particularly in the scene of the duel, but the effect was
highly ludicrous, and drew down repeated plaudits. Mr. Ross evinced
talent in the part of David ; but Mr. Thompson's Sir Lucius 0' Trig-
ger was wretched. Mrs. Humby, though a charming actress, does
not represcEt the novel reading, sentimental, Lydia, to our liking ;—
she is too quaint, and a little too knowing in her manner. The Co-
medy was received, as it merited, with universal approbation. The
Dew Farce, called fFilliam Thompson, and The Lottery Ticket, con-
cluded.
Howard Payne's new Comedy of Procrastination ; or, the late Mr.
M. will certainly be produced on Monday.
(fingit.^fj <©pcra l^ou^e^
The thirteenth representation of Der P^ampyr, attracted a very
full house last night, and it is much to be regretted that Mr. Phillips's
departure for the Glo'ster Music Meeting wril again put a stop to its
successful career. The effective manner in which this Opera has been
got up would have satisfied, nay gratified, Marscjiner himself, and is
honorable to all the professors employed in its performance. — Phillips,
MissBetts and Miss H.Cawse, gave the music of their respective parts
delightfully, and frequently elicited great applause. In consequence
of the indisposition of Mr. Wood, The Quartette, and BombastesFu-
rioso, were substituted for Sold for a Song, and The fFaterman. —
and, with He ' Lies like Truth,' formed Jhe remainder of the even-
ing's entertainments — The house was full.
THE THEATRICAL OBSERVER.
AsTLEY's.-*-'l''^e grar««i Spectacle of Timoiir the Tartar, has drawn
overflowing houses to this Theatre nightly.
The ?eteran dramatist, Fied. Reynolds, with his wife, has been
staying at Hastings during the summer. He was a constant frequenter
of the libraries, where the smartness of his jokes and bis e|>igramma-
tic conversation produced universal merriment.
Coleridge the poet, who seldom rambles far beyond his Tusculum,
in the neighbourhood of Highgate ; has written a Tragedy upon a new
plan, in which the unities are preserved, and a peculiar and forcible
interest, excited throughout the various acts. The plot is not deve-
loped until the entire conclusion of the drama.
Mr. Thompson the actor of the Haymarket Theatre, went to Bow
Street on Thursday, to enquire of the Magistrates, what step he
could take to compel Mr. W. Barrymore, to share the profits of two
dramatic pieces, Jack Robinson produced at the Surrey, and The
Dumb Savoyard at Drury Lane, and both written by Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Barrymore had agreed to act as foster father to these pieces, and
to share the profits with the author ; but after receiving £50 for one,
and £45 for the other, he now refused to account with Mr.Thompson.
The Magistrates regretted they coeld do nothing in the business, as
the only remedy was by an action at law. * Then I fear,' said Mr. T.
' I may whistle for my money.
To the Editor of The Theatrical Obserner.
Deah 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, \\oye, 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 DiorarTa
Regent's Park— was puzzled to decide which was the most beautiful, St. Peter's
•ttrthe 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
jnerely pictures. Shall put off my journey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosa^ we
shallbavedther views from that classic soil ; and if as good as St. Peter's wil
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, I drop into the Exhibition of Sculpture, in Old Bond Street,
to view the figures, life size, of Tarn O'Shanter and Souter Johnny — ^o.k of
a self- taught artist, 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 them.
On Wednesday, I took a walk to inspect the magnificent exhibition of Mu-
sical and Mechanical Automata — found them removed to the Argyll Rooms, Re-
cent Street, where they will appear, in great splendour, on Monday next.
On Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Linwood's curious Needle- Work, in
Leicester Square. — but I intrude — beg pardon.
Your's, PAUL PiiY.
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Theatre Hoyal^ Hay-Market.
This KveniiiK, the Farce of
The Happiest Day of my Life.
Mr (iillmaii, (3rd time) Mr WEBSTER,
Mr Dudley, Mr WILLIAMS, Frederick, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON,
Charles, Mr BRINDAL, John, Mr COVENEY.
Mrs Dudley, Mrs GLOVER, Mrs Grimley, Mrs TAYLEURE,
Sophia, Mrs HUMBY, Maiy, IMrs ASHTON.
After which, the Comedy of
Secrets worth Knowing.
Egerton, Mr COOPER,
Greville, Mr BKINDAL, Plethora, Mr WEBSTER,
Undermine. Mr WILLIAMS,
Rostrum, Mr VINING, Valet, Mr COVEN EY,
April, Mr J. REEVE,
Nicholas Rue : Mr W. FARREN,
Rose Sidney, Mrs HUMBY,
Mrs Greville. . . Miss F. H. KELLY,
Sally, Mrs GLOVER.
After which, the Comedy of
Spring ^ed Autumn.
Sir Simon Slack, Mr W. FARREN,
Major Osmond, Mr BRINDAL, John, Mr ROSS,
Rattle, Mr COOPER,
Mrs Rattle , ... Mrs W. CLlFFORj),
Clara, Miss M. GLOVER,
Mrs ^General Dartmouth Mrs GLOVER.
After which, (8th time) a new Farce, called
William Thompson;
Or. Which is He ?
William Thompson the First Mr VINING,
William Thompson the Second, Mr J. REEVE,
Doctor Soothem Mr WILLIAMS, Bailiff Mr C. MORRIS,
Waiter, Mr COOKE, Thomas, Mr COATES.
Miss Dormer, Mrs ASHTON, Mary, Miss BARNETT,
Julia, Miss F. H. KELLY.
On Monday, (first time) Procrastination ; or, the Late Mr. M.
Theatre Royal, English Opera.
This Evening, a Drama, (iu Two Acts,) called
The Sergeant's Wife.
The Music by Mr GOSS.
Previous to virliicli, tlie Overture toZauberflote
Old Cartouch, Mr BARTLEY,
Frederick Cartouch, (the Sergeant) Mr THORNE,
Robin, MrKEELEY,
Sergeant Louis, Mr J. BLAND,
Serg. George, Mr IRWIN, Gaspard, Mr O.SMITH,
Dennis, Mr F. MATTHEWS.
Lisette, rthe Sergeant's Wife) Miss KELLY,
Margot, Mrs KEELEY.
In Jlct I. a New Quadrille^ hy Mrs, Wells^ S^c,
After which, the Petit Opera of
THE QUARTETTE.
Preceded by lHozart's Overture to FIGARO. -
General Lafonde, Mr W. BENNETT,
Ernest, Mr WRENCH, Major Belcour, Mr G. PENSON,
BlastOH, Mr SALTER, Pippin, Mr SLOMAN.
Madame de Luceval, MissBETTS, Madams Lafonde, Mrs JERROLD
Justine, (Femme de Chambre) Mrs KEELEY.
To which will be added, the Comic Operetta of
Lfjing made Sasy.
^Vitli the Air, ' Tlie Harziioiiious BIa.clstf»^itll.'
Mr Swallow, Mr BARTLEY, Henry Swallow, Mr THORNE,
Flam. Mr WRENCH.
Mrs Swallow, Miss GRAY, Sophia, Miss CAWSE.
To conclude with the Operetta, called
The Middle Temple.
Briefless, Mr WRENCH, Brutus Hairbrain, Mr KEELEY,
Mr Prettyman, Mr W. BENNETT, Doggins, Mr SALTER.
Penelope, Mrs KEELEY,
Mrs Middlemist, Mrs C. JONES, Julia, Miss H. CAWSE.
On Monday, The Noyades, Sold for a Song, and The Spring Lock.
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On Saturday evening after The Happiest Day of my Life, the Co-
medy oi Secrets worth Knowing was performed in excellent style. Mr-
Farren's performance of Nicholas Rue, was in the richest vein of Co-
medy, forcible, yet natural. J. Reeve's April, also was a clever pi^'ce
of acting. Miss F. B. Kelly was an interesting representative of J^Irs.
Greville / and Mrs. Glover's Sally Downriglit was as perfect a per-
formance as we can hope to see, she frequently elicited great applause.
Spring and Jlutumn, was afterwards acted, followed by TFilliam
Thompson, which closed an entertainment, the only fault of which
was its great length, proving that it is possible to have too much of a
good thing. We ought not to emit noticing the very favorable manner
in which Mr. Vining, who played Rostrum, was received by the audi-
ence, when he steped forward to announce the pieces for this evening.
The Drama of The Sergeant's yi^ife was performed here on Satar-
day night, when Miss Kelly, by her exquisite acting in the part of
JLisstte, excited the strongest sympathy and admiration among the
audience. Mrs. Keeley, as Mar got, fairly divided the applause with
M^ss Kelly, and proved herself able to sustain the high rank she has
attained in public estimation ; even, when put in competition with the
best living actress ; for such we consider Miss Kelly. Mr. Bartley was
excellent in Old Cartouch ; and Keeley, as Robin, was as cowardly
and foolish as heart could desire. T^ie Quartette was the second piece,
in which Miss Betts acted and sang charrai.ngly ; this was followed by
Lying made Easy ; Wrench, as Flam, caused great merriment ; but
poor Mr. Thorne, as Henry Swallow, while singing * March to the
Battle Field,* got terribly hissed. Previous to the performance of The
Middle Temple, which concluded the evening's amusements, there was
an apology made for Mr.Keeley, who having a cold, requested the in-
dulgence of the audience, as he should Hot be able to sing ; his cold,
however, did not seem to aflfect his spirits or his heels, as he capered
and twirled to the great enjoyment of his audience. Wrench played
Breifiess, and Mrs. Keeley Penelope, with all their usual ability, and
were greatly applauded.
Astley's.— -The performances at this Theatre to-night, are for the
Benefit of Messrs. Gomersal, and Leclerq, and consist of Tippoo Saib
The Cataract of the Ganges, The Wild Boy, Scenes in the Circle, by
Messrs. Ducrow and Gomersall, and a variety of other amusements.
Reduction of Prices at Drury Lane Theatre. — Placards have been
issued announcing the reduction of the price of admission, for the en-
suing season, to six shillings to the boxes
ffiftl^ SftSAffiRiC^L OBSER^VER.
Madame Veatris has kindly transmitted £40 from Manchester, for
the Covent Gar(Je;i Fund.
Covent Garden Theatre. — Op Saturday there was a Meeting of the
Shareholders of this Theatre, when it was agreed by those present to
make a complete sacrifice of prafit for the ensuing season, and also
.to suspe^ijd payment of dividends for three years. The Subcription
goes On very slowly, and we still look in vain for the contributions of
the following list of .wealthy performers: — ]\{[«nden, Brahara, Young,
Jones, Mathews, Fawcett, Li^fon, Kean, Mrs. Beecher, Miss Ste-
phens, Miss Paton, Miss<5hester, &c. all of whpm have amassed great
'wealtlion thel)oards of this establishment. The least sum with which
the Theatre can open, is stated to be £6000, and not half of that
amount has been yet subscribed.
The Adelphi Theatre will open on the 29th instant. J. Reeve has
been engaged for five years ; and O. Smith will replace T.KP..€ooke,
who is a seceder on the score of salary.
It is sajd, that Drury Lane Theatre will open with a new Tragedy,
from the pen of Miss Mitford, the heroine of which will be personated
by Miss Phillips. Young will also hstve a very prominent part in it.
Theatrical Movements. — Madame Vestris, has been playing at Lea-
mington, from whence she goes to Manchester, Coventry, &c. Miss
Foote is at Cambridge,— Warde atTonbridge Wells, he goes this week
to Birmingham, where Meadows, Harley, Miss Lacy, and Miss Jar-
man, are engaged previously to their return to the London boards.—
Miss Smithson who is at Manchester, will shortly arrive jnTo^n ; a
Tragedy by Sheridan Knowles, author of William Tell, inw^hjch jthis
lady will represent the heroine, is in active preps^ration.
Td the Editor of The Theatrical Observer.
Pear Mr Editor, I address you from the Cigar Divan, King-street, Covent
Gar*den, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, v/hiff a true Hav^nnah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening, Papers — skim the
Magazines, and play a ^ame of Chess — delightful place—Just wish to say a
word — beg pardon, Imje 1 don't intrude— t)Ut will you excuse rae—1 have to
mention, that I've arranged so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the
fashionable world, atone or other of the (^rawa' iown<;!fS about towii.
On, Monday, must take .anottier peep at the two new vjews, at the Diorama
Regent's, Park- was |)uz?led to decide which was,the most beautiful, ^t. Peter's
or the Village of Thiers— both exquisitely painted— the pictorial illusion com-
plete— the water flowing, smoke asceiuling, sun shining — quite nature itself. —
Had difficulty to persuade a fair lady next me, t,hat w^ were really viewing
merely pictures. Shall put off my jc^umey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosd, we
shall have other views from that classic soil ; and if as good as ^t. Peter's wil
satisfy me. ■y ° - jc
On Wednesday, I tool: a walk to inspect the magnificent exhibition of Mu-
sical and Mechanical Automata — found tl^em removed to the Argy^U ^qonis, Re-
gent Street, where they now appear, in great splendour.
On Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Linfvood^s curious Needle-Work, in
Leicester Square. — but I intrude — beg pardon.
' ' ■Your's, #»,A;UL PRV.
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This Evening, an Histoiical ^AnGcdote, called
THE NOYADES;
^/:, ]Lov€ and Gratitude.
IVitli Rossini's a^ftmiire^ Overture to Tancredi.
, Captain I^ouv(jt, > nmn^y^ ) Mr. JAMES VINING,
,IVl^JQrl.enigan, 3 M/i^^*^* ) Mr. BENSON HILL,
Gamier, Mr BAKER, Devaux, Mr J. BLAND,
Tardiff, Mr KEELEY, Matois, {a $py) Mr O. SMITH,
' Gaoler, Mr ^NTON, OflBcer, Mr IRWIN.
Royalists t Republicans, QitizeiiSi Prisoners, Sfc.
Carline, (a FendeanGirl) Miss KELLY,
Julie, Miss GRAY, Eugenie, (a MilUary Heroine) Mrs KEELEY.
Margueri^, {her Mother) ^li& C. JO^^S,
The Cornish Miners.
The Overtjure and Music by G. H. Rodwell.
HuWtKynac, MrBARTLEY, Stephen Kynan, Mr BAKER,
.Trevallioo, Mr J. Bf^AND.
Michafil, I>^r SALTER, Sal-Ammon, (a Doctor,) Mr WRENCH,
Bo|hby Redruth, ^r KEELEY,
Githian ...........(a Maniac,)...... Mr O. SMITH,
Engineer. Mr Minton, Miners^J. Cooper, East, Heath, &c,
'^ "' Anne Oswald, ?^rs KEBLEY,
J?We QswaW, Mrf iJ?5^0iLD, ^ Dai^ ^jn^p, JVf^s I^I^i,
To conclude witjh^ (last ^ti^e this Si^^son) tlje Romance of
PRESUMPTION I
Frankepstein, Mr BAKEp,
De Lacey (a banished Gentleman,) I^Jr F. MAfHEWS,
Felix de Lacy, (his Son,) Mr THORNE,
Clerfal, Mr J. BLAND, Tanskin, MrMINTON, Guide, Mr COOPER,
Fritz, Mr KEELEY,
Gypsey, Mr RANSFOBD, William. Miss HEI^^N L4Np,
( ) Mr O. SMITH.
Agatha, Miss GRAY, Safie, (an Arabian Girl, Mrs KEELEY,
'^^ ' ' Madame Ninon. Mrs EAST, '
Elizabeth, (Sister to Frankenstein,) Miss H. CAWSE.
To-morrow, The Sister of Charity, Sol4 for a Soog, &c.
Theatre B oyal, Ha y»Market.
This Evening, a Melo -Drama, called
The Goldsmithe
The President, Mr W. JOHNSON,
Count Rosemberg Mr G ALLOT,
Cardillac, Mr COOPER,
Oliver, Mr VINING, Bernard, Mr COVENEY,
James, Mr COATES, Hubert, Mr COOKE.
Isabella, Miss M. GLOVER,
The Countess Mrs W. CLIFFORD,
Margaret, Mrs HUMBY.
After which, (first time) a Comedy in three Acts, called
Procrastination.
Or. the Late Mr. M.
Major D'Arcy, Mr VINING, Sir John Franklin, Mr WILLIAMS,
., w Mr Montague, Mr W. FARREN,
Mr Parkins, Mr WEBSTER, Parchment, Mr BISHOP,
John Bates, Mr J. REEVE,
James Mr COATES, William Mr V, WEBSTER,
Miss Maria Duncan, Miss F. H. KELLY,
Mrs Bates, Mrs TAYLEURE. Flora, Mrs T. HILL,
Mrs Vernon, Mrs HUMBY,
Miss Perkins Mrs GLOVER.
After which, (9th time) a new Farce, called
William Thompson;
Or, Which is He 'â–
Willkm Thompson the First Mr VINING,
William Thompson the Second, Mr J. REEVE,
Doctor Soothem Mr WILLIAMS, Bailiff Mr C. MORRIS,
Waiter, Mr COOKE, Thomas. Mr COATES.
Miss Dormer, Mrs ASHTON, Mary, Miss BARNETT,
Julia, Miss F. H. KELLY.
To conclude with the Farce of
The Happiest Day of my Life.
Mr Gillman, (3rd time) Mr WEBSTER,
Mr Dudley, Mr WILLIAMS, Frederick, Mr J. F. WILLIAMSON,
Charles, Mr BRINDAL, John, Mr COVENEY.
Mrs Dudley, Mrs GLOVER, Mrs Grimley, Mrs TAYLEURE,
Sophia, Mrs HUMBY, Maiy, Mrs ASHTON.
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The Noyades was performed here last night, for the first time Ihis
season, when IVliss Kelly as Carline, displayed some of those exqui-
site tOMches of pathos, for which she is so justly celebrated. .1. Vin-
JDg and the Keeley's, did ample justice to their lespeciive parts, ns
did also Mrs. C. Jones, The Cornish Miners, and Presumpiion were
the afterpieces.
i^apmarftei tljeattc.
Last night at this Theatre, after the drama of The Goldsmith, a
new Comedy, entitled Procrastination ; ov^ the late Mr. J\I. was pro-
duced and met with the most favorable reception. This Comedy is
from the pen of Mr. Howard PaynP-,and possesses much liveliness and
pleasantry in the incidents, though unlike most of the Comedies pro-
duced at this Theatre, it depends not so much upon broad farcical si-
tuations, as upon the developement of an eccentric character, distin-
guished by one predominant failing, amid many virtues. This cha-
racter is that of an amiable man who is always intendrng to do what
he ought, but always deferring till the opportunity is gone by, and
this habit of procrastination has procured him X\\q soubriquet of the
late Mr. M. his name being Montague, The part of Mr. Montague
was sustained by Mr. W. Farren with great ability, The following is
a sketch of the plot : — Mr. Montague some years before the com-
mencement of the Comedy, fell in love with the niece of Sir John
Franklin, (Williams,) at the Opera, and fully intended to offer her his
hand, but from his dilatory habits, suffers a more alert lover to sten
in and bear off the lady. When the play opens, this lady, Mrs. Ver-
non, (Mrs Humby,) having become a widow, iier uncle is anx'ous s^he
should marry Mr. Montague, and writes to him to invite him to his
^ouse, where the widow is staying. This letter Mr M. defers open-
ini^for a fortnight after its receipt, and Mrs. Vernon's patience is quite
exhi^isted, waiting for her tardy suitor. After many delays he does
at lait arrive, but by his backwardness in addressing the lady, he
makes way for the more fervent addresses of Major D'Arcy, (Vining.)
who eventually gets consent of the uncle as well as the niece. Mr.
Perkins, (Webster,) a country attorney, and his sister, (Mrs. Glover,)
knowing that Mr. Montague has a fortune of £30,000 left him by his
nncle provided he is married before he is 35, lay a plot to induce him
THli. THEATRICAL OBSERVER.
to marry Mis^ Perkins/ l^nt are foiled bj. IVf r. RJont^gUQ 0|e§^riDg
them quarrel^ and avow their designs upon him.
Maria Duncan (Miss F. H, Kelly,) an orphan proteg^Q of the mo-
ther of Mr. Montague, nourishes an affection for Mr. M, and in a
letter which she confides to John Bates (J. Reeve,) she avows her
love. This letter when delivered to Mr. Montague, causes him very
great pleasure, and he determines not to be too late in offering his
hafld to Maria who accepts him with joy. The dialogue of the Comedy
sever rises above mediocrity, and often sinks beneath it, and abounds
with many vulgarisms ; it was, however, admirably acted, and went
oflf extremely well, thanks to the exertions of the performers. Farren
we have already said played admirably, as did Mrs. Humby, Mrs.
Glover, Miss F. H. Kelly, and Vining, though it is perhaps invidious