Linda, MissGRADDON, Rose, Mrs BEDFORD,
Bridesmaids.— Miss GOULD, Miss WU.LMuTT, Miss ALLEN,' &'c^
Od Monday, a popular Tragedy, with Giovanni in London.
TJieett^e Royal, Covent Ga^de
This Evening, (first time,) a new Comedy, in Two Acl§, called Tiie
FIRST OF MAY;
Ofj a Hoyal Love llateh.
T^e J\lusic composed by A Lee. JVew Dresses, New Scenery, S^y.
King Edward the Fourth, Mr C. KEMBLE,
Harry Woodville, brother to Elizabeth, MrWARDE,
Roger Oldgrave, a Merchant, Mr BLANCH A RD,
Jonas Chick, Horseboy to the King, Mr KEELEY,
Lady Elizabeth'Grey, Miss E. TREE,
Katherine travers. Ward to Oldgrave, Miss FORDE,
Widow Jolly, her Aunt, Mrs GIBBS.
In Jlct II, a May Day Festival.
%/l Pas de Quart e by Misses Griffiths, Egan Ryali ^ Thomasin.
A Pas deTrois by Mons D'Albert, Mrs Bedford & Mrs Vedy.
After which, the Petit Comedy of
A IJiiy after the Wedding.
Colonel Freelovc, JNlr ABBOTT,
James ....Mr ATKINS. John Mr HEATH.
Lord Rivers. Mr DURUSET,
Lady Elizabeth Freelove, Mi-s E. IREE, MrsDavles, MrsWESTON.
After whifh, the Melo-diama of
1
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Carwin, Mr WARDE, Fontaine, Mr ABBOTT,
Lavigne, Mr MEADOWS,
Count de Morville Mr DURUSET,
Picard, Mr EVANS,
Delparc. . . . . .^*. .,. . -Mr EGERTON,
Bridget (Wife of Lavione) Mrs GIBBS,
Therese, Miss^KELLY,
Countess de Morville Miss LACY,
Nannette, Mrs BROWN.
The folloiTiring Scenery "wrkll "he introduced :
Chateau de Morville, and sinrouiiding Cunntry. Farm house of La-
vigne, with Pavilion, which his destroyed by the falling of a Thun-
d^erbolt. Interior of Lrivigne'sFarm.
On Monday, Roraeo aod Juliet, and Peter VVilkins.
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We, in common, with many others met uith a groat disappointment
at this Theatre on Saturday night, by the postponement of Mr. Lister's
new Tragedy of Epicharis, until Wednesday, inconsequence of the
death of th^ eldest son of Mr.Wallack. The Tragedy of Rienzi was
substituted, and went off very flatly. Yoang in the early part of the
play completely walking over the coarse, though towards the end he
became a little more animated. M. Ducrow's beautiful exhibition was
given after the Tragedy, and the Divertisement of the Vintage, fol-
lowed by the Opera Der Freischutz. The house was extremely thio,
hundreds having returned home on reading the placards announcing
the cliange of performance
cotoent <gattien €^mu.
. On Saturday night a new petite Comedie in two acts was produced
at this Theatre with the most decided success. It is said to havebeeu
written by Miss Hill, the sister of IMr. Benson Hill, and is entitled
ITie First of J\fay ; or, a Royal Love Match^ The following is a
sketch of the plot : Edward the Fourth, (C. Kemble,) having become
deeply enamoured of Lady Elizabeth Grey, (Miss E Tree,) deter-
mines to make her his queen, and when the piece opens, is staying at
the country house of her father. Her brother, Henry Woodville, (Mr.
Warde,)on his return home, hears with anger and surprise that the
gay and fickle monarch is a suitor to his sister ; — and when he meets
with the King, who talks of the rank and honors he shall heap on the
family, Henry, believing they are intended as the price of his sister's
dishonor, indignantly refuses the splendid offers, until assured by Ed-
ward of his honorable intentions. Shortly afterwards the King ea-
ccuuters Katherine Travers, (Miss Forde,) the beloved of Henry
Woodviile, who has fled, disguised as a boy, from her guardian Roger
Oldgrave, (Blanclmrd,) who wishes to marry her himself. The King
to be revenged on Henry for his suspicions of him, determines to put a
trick upon him, and after having sent Katherine, and her aunt, the
Widow Jolly, (Mrs.Gibbs,) who arrives very opportunely from abroad,
under the guidance of Jonas Chiclv, (Keoley,) to his private appart-
ments in Woodville house, he recommends Henry to set off to London
in search of his mistress, and gives him his royal signet as a means
of prevailing on her guardian to give his consent. In the mean time.
Lady Elizabeth, whose jealousy has been excited by Widow Jolly re-
vealing the fact, that Katherine is hidden disguised in the Kiug's apart-
ments, goes there, and mistakes Jonas, who has wrapped himself up
in Katheiine's cloak and hat for the lady. Just as she has discovered
THE THEATRICAL OBSERVER.
her mistake the King knocks at the door, when Katherine prpposes
that LadyElizabeth shall couceal hjerself, and by overhearing the King's
conference wiih her, convince herself of his fidelity; to this she agrees,
and from the conversation of the King she is soon satisfied that her
fears were groundless ; she then comes forward, and throwing herself
into the King's arms, avows her unjust suspicion. She then enters into
the King's plot to teaze her brother, who returns with the belief th^
Katherine is in the power of Edward, yet by the contrivance of the trio
is induced to give her veiled into the hands of Oldgrave. The piece
ends with the celebration of May-day, at which the King and Queen
preside, and Oldgrave discovering in Widow Jolly, an old flame, gives
his ward to Henry, and all are made happy.
C. Kembie played the King with that easy and dignified gallantry
which he better than any other actor on the stage, knows so well how
to assume ; but we regret to say he was dreadfully imperfect, as we
heard quite as much of the dialogue from the prompter, as from hina.
Ellen Tree sustained the part of Lady Eliza elk superlatively well ;
graceful, animated, and beautiful ; she was the very creature to cap-
tivate the fickle Edward. Miss Forde did ample justice to her author
and composer, one of her sonss was laptuously encored. Keeley,
Blanchard and Warde did all that was possible for their respective
parts. Mrs. Gibbs was admirably dressed, and played her pait of the
jolly widow to the very life, and drew forth her full share of approba-
tion and mirth. Alexander Lee composed the music which is very
pleasing ; — the Overture is particulaily lively and .melodious.
l^apmarftet Cfjcattc. ^
On Saturday evening Mr. Kean, Jun. played the jsrart of Frederick
m Lowers' Vows at this house, in his usual unequal style, some por-
tion of his performance being really excellent, whilst others were tame
and common-place enough. Farren's Verdun was admirable, and
I\liss Kelly made a charming Amelia. FaulPry was afterwards acted^
for the last time this season, and the performances concluded with
Peter Smink This evening Mr. Kean will play Sir Ed. Jllorlimer.
To the Editor cf The Theatrical ObaerDer.
Dear Mr Editor, I address you from the Cigar Divan, King-street, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Cofifee, vhiff a true Havannah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morninc^ and F^vening Papers — skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess — delightful place Just wish to say a
woid~beg pardon, hope 1 don't intrude — but will you excuse rae — 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 towii.
On Monday, must take another peep at the two new views, at the Diorama
Regent's Park— was puzzled 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 took a walk to inspect the magnificent exhibition of Mu-
sical and Mechanical Automata— fo«nd them removed to the Argyll Rooms, Re-
gent Street, where they now appear, in great splendour.
(>o Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Limmod's curious Needle-Work, in
Leicester Square.— but I intrude— bea pardon
Your's, PAUT. PRY.
Theatre Royal, Prury Lane.
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This Eveping, the Tragedy of
MACBETH.
Malcolm, Mr LEE, Donalbain, Miss WILLMOTT,
Duncan, (King of Scotland) Mr YOUNGE,
Macbeth, Mr YOUNG,
Banquo, Mr AITKEN, Rosse, Mr J. VINING,
Macduff, Mr C00PP:R,
Lenox, Mr CATHIE, Sergeant, Mr C. JONES,
Siward, Mr THOIVIPSON.
Lad}' Macbeth Mrs BUNN, •
Gentlewoman, Mrs KiMGHT,
Hecate Mr BEDFORD,
1st Witch, Mr BROWlNE, 2nd do. Mr BENNETT,
3rxi do. Mr WEBSTER.
After which, a new Divertisement, called
THE VINTAGE,
Principal Dancers— Uhs ANGELICA, Mademoiselle MERCIER,
Miss RYAL, Misses Macdouald, Ballin. Chikini, M'Henry,
Valiancy, Gear, Wehster, Claire. Messrs. Wieland, Chikini,
Baitlett, Baker.
To conclude with the iMiisical Extravaganza called
Gioyaimi m Lonilon.
Don Giovanni. Miss GRADDON,
Who will introduce—r' The Light Guitar,' Sf ' Love was once a little
Boy'
Mr Deputy English, Mr W. BENNETT, Simkins, Mr SALTER,
Mr Finickiri, IVIr WEBSTER, Pluto, Mr C. JONES,
Mercury, TUr HOWELL, Charon, Mr THOMPSON,
Lepoiollo, MrHARLEV,
Porous, Mr Fenton, Counsellor, Mr Eaton, Popinjay, Mr Yarnold^
Drainenidrv. Mr TAYLOTRE, Lawyer. iMr HONNOR,
Proserpine, Mrs EAST. Mrs Leporello, Mrs NEWCOMBE.
Mrs Drainecidry, Mrs C. JONES, Tartarus, Mrs GEAR,
Miss Constahtia, Mrs BEDFORD, Sqaialling Fan, Miss BETTS,
MrsSimpkins, Mrs KENDALL, Mrs English, Mrs ORGER,
Mrs Porous, Mrs WEBSTER, Succubns, Miss VALLANCY.
In. Act I— A BSaSQUEHADB.
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To-morrow, Gay Mannerijig, with Deaf as a Post, and 'I bierna-ca-Oge
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.
This Evening, the Tragedy of
Romeo and Juliet
Prince Escalus, Mr HORREBOW,
Paris, Mr DURUSET, Capulet, Mr EGERTON,
Romeo, Mr ABBOTT,
Mercutio Mr C. KEMBLE,
Montague, Mr TURNER, Benvolio, Mr BAKER,
Friar Lawrence, Mr WARDE,
Tybalt, Mr DIDDEAR, Friar John, Mr MEARS,
Apothecary, Mr MEADOWS,
Page, Miss Fortescue, Balthazar, Mr Irwin,
Abram, Mr Heath, Samson, Mr Atken,
Peter Mr KEELEY
Juliet, (her 4th appearance) MissFANN Y KEMBLE,
Nurse, Mrs DAVENPORT.
Lady Capulet Miss LACY,
In act /. a Masquerade and Dance^
Incidental to the Piece.
In Act J/*, The Funeral Procession of Juliet^ and a
Solemn Dirge,
To conclude with the Melo-dramatic Specticle called
PETER WILKINS.
EUROPEJJVS Wrecked on the Load-Stone Rode.
Peter Wilkins, Mrs VINING, John Adams, Mr HORREBOW,
Phelim O'Scud, Mr POWER, Nichodamus Crowquil, Mr KEELEY,
The Nondescript, or Wild Man of the Island, Mr PARSLOE,
People of ike Flying Island.
The Colamha, or Chief, Mr MEARS,
Quangriilart, Nlcor, Lallio, Master Watson, E. Watson, C. Watson.
Gawries, or Flying Tfoman.
Yourawkee, Mrs KEELEY, Hallycarnie. Miss J. SCOTT.
Gawries, M esdames Giifliths, Kelly, Reed Roundree, Ryals, &c.
To-morrow, The First of May ; or, a Royal Love M^tch, after which
Mons. Drouet will perform on the Flute ; to conclude with Master's
Rival.
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Last night the Tragedy of Macbeth was performed at this Thea-
tre, the part of the ambitious Thane by Mr. Young. This accom-
plished actor displayed occasionally considerable power and judgment
in his performance, but we hare seen him give a much more finished
portraiture of this master-piece of our immortal dramatist. lie was
in some parts Tery languid and ineffective. Mrs. Bunn who made her
first appearance this season, wa3%he Lady JUacheth, and played the
character as well, or better, than any other actress we have seen at-
tempt it, since Mrs. Siddons quitted the stage. Her fine commanding
person, and her deep rich voice are well suited to the part, and she
displayed no inconsiderable share of ability in her performance ; the
sleeping- scene was very good. Cooper asMacduffwas very impressive
in the scene where he hears of the slaughter of his family. After the
Tragedy and TheVintage, Miss Graddon supported the character of
the amorous Don, in Giovanni in London^ with spirit ; she sang ' The
Light Guitar,* and ' Love was once a little Boy/ charmingly.— There
was not a good house.
(Eoljent <£atDcn Cfjeattc*
We, last night, witnessed Miss Fanny Kemble's fourth performance
of Juliet, and the more we see of her, the more we are convinced
that she is destined to reach the very highest rank in her profession,
and at no very distant period to fill the vacant throne of tragedy which
has never been worthyly occupied since her talented aunt abdicated it.
Applause more genuine or more enthusiastic we never heard within a
Theatre, than that which requited her exertions last night ; and pas-
sionless indeed must that heart have been that was not roused by her
delightful representation of this beautiful creation of Shakespeare. —
She will repeat the character on Wednesday, Friday, and Monday.
The afterpiece was Peter fVilkins. The house was quite full in every
part.
I^apmatfect Cljeatre.
Colman's Play of The Iron Chest was last night performed at this
house, in which Mr. Kean, Jun, sustained the character of Sir Ed'
mard J\Iof timer ; Mr. Kean's representation of the part, though not
distinguished by any originality, deserves, on the whole, much praise.
THE THEATRICAL OBSERVER.
It is by far his most successful effort, and had he been less anxions to
imitate some of the peculiarities which mark his father's acting, he
would not have given rise to comparisons which must he to his disad-
vantage. He, however, portrayed the transitions from calmness to utter
despair; from concealed distrust to uncontrollable anger, with nice dis-
crimination and powerful effect. The scene where he describes XqWU-
ford the assassination of his rival ** whose giant form rolls before him
in the dust ;" and in the last scene in which the evidences of his guilt
are made manifest and clear, were skillfully acted, and were warmly,
and deservedly applauded. Vining played fVilford with great judg-
ment and feeling, and in the principal scenes with Sir Edward MortU
mer, tended greatly to heighten the effect of Mr. Kean*s performance
by the able manner in which he acted up to him.
Mr. Massingham, who by his obliging manners, and by his attention
to the duties of his situation as box-book-keeper, at the Haymarket
Theatre, " has won golden opinions" from all the frequenters of that
house, takes his Benefit to-night, and in addition to his personal
claims to public patronage, has provided a Bill of Fare which must
insure him a bumper. The Belle's stratagem, Tribulation, first time
this season. J. Reeve and Mrs. H^imby, as Bavarian Broom Girls,
and William Thompson.
The Italiaa company commences its performances, at the Dublin
Theatre to-night, with 'Rossini's II Barbiere de Seviglia; Madlle.
Blasis is i\\Q Rosina ; the other characters by De Begnis, Guibelie,
Curioni, Madame Castelli, &c. Spagnoletti leads the orchestra.
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, whiff a true Havannah,
kill an hour ov^r 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 v*^orld, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about towi,.
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 ilself. —
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 took a walk to inspect the magnificent exhibition of Mu-
sical and Mechanical Automata— found them removed to the Argyll Rooms, Re-
gent Street, where they now appear, in great splendour.
Oc Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Linwood's curious Needle- Work, in
Leicester Square.— but I intrude — bee j>ardon
Your's, PAUL PRY.
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Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.
This Evening, (2nd time,) a new Coraedv, in Two Acts, called The
FIRST OF MAY;
Or, A Hoyal Love Match.
The J\lu8ic composed by A. Lee, J^ew Dresses, New Scenery, Sfc.
King Edward the Fourth, Mr C. KEMBLE,
Harry Woodville, brother to Elizabeth, MrWARDE,
Roger Oldgrave, a Merchant, Mr BLANCHARD,
Jonas Chick, Horseboy to the King, Mr KEELEY,
Lady Elizabeth Grey, Miss E. TREE,
Katherine f ravers. Ward to Oldgrave, Miss FORDE,
Widow Jolly, her Aunt, Mrs GIBBS.
In Act II, a May Day Festival.
Jl Pas de Quartye by Misses Griffiths, Egan, Ryals Sf Thomasin.
A Pas de Trois by Mons D'Albert, Mrs Bedford & Mrs Vedy.
After which, the Farce of
MASTER'S RIVAL.
Sir Colley Cowmeadow, Mr BARTLEY,
Capt. Middleton, Mr DURUSET, Mr Akl^ate, Mr BLANCHARD,
Peter Shack, Mr WRENCH, Paul Sliack, Mr KEELEV,
Barnes Mr MEARS, Robin Mr TURNOUR.
Tibby Postlethwaite, Mrs GIBBS,
Mrs Aldgate, Mrs WESTON, Amelia Aldgate, Miss J. SCOIT.
To which will be added the Romance of
The Devil's Elixir.
The Overture and Music, composed by G. H. RODTFELL.
Francesco, Mr DIDDEAR,
CountHermogen (his Brother,) .... Mr WOOD,
Nicholas Mr KEELEY
Gortzburg, (Demon of the Elixir,) MrHORREBOW,
The Shadow King, Mr PURDAY.
The Lady Aurelia Miss HUGHES,
Ureka, (her Attendant,) Mrs KEELEY.
In Act II, a Pas de Trois, by Mesdames Bedford^
Egan and Thomasin,
To-morrow, Romeo and Juliet, and The Invincibles.
Theadre Royal, Drury LdHie.
This Evening, the Opera of
€riij Maimering.
Col. Mannering, Mr COOPER,
Dominie Sampson, Mr LISTON, Dirk Hatteraick, Mr BROWNE,
Henry Bertram, Mr SINCLAIR,
In which character he will sing, *The Echo Duet,* with Miss Graddon,
' The Anchor's Weighed,' ' Hey ! the Bonny Breast Knots,'
and ' Scots wha he'e wi* Wallace Bled/
Dandy Dinraont, Mr TAYLEURE, Gabriel, Mr BEDFORD,
Gilbert Glossin, Mr W. BENNETT, Serj. M'Craw, Mr HOWELL,
Bailie Mucklethrift, Mr HUGHES, Sebastian, Mr SALTER,
France, Miss WILLMOTT. Jack Jabos, Mr FENTON,
Farmers Harrow, Mr Yarnold, Flail, Mr Sheriff, Giles, Mr Nelson,
Lucy Bertram, Miss BETTS— who will sing
' The Last Rose of Summer,' Sc * Oh, hie the harae.'
Julia Mannering, Miss GRADDON,
With the Songs of ' Comin thro' the Rye,' and a new Song called
* The Red Coats,'
Gipsey Giils Miss GOULD and Miss ALLEN,
Meg Merrilies, Mrs FAUCIT,
In Act II, A Hornpipe by Miss Ryal,
After which, the Farce of
DF AF AS A POST.
Tristram Sappy, Mr LISTON,
Old Walton, Mr W. BENNETT. Captain Templeton, Mr COOPER,
Crupper, Mr HUGHES, Gallop, Mr SALTER,
Sophy, Mrs NEWCOMBE, Amy Templeton, Mrs FAWCETT.
^ally Mags, Mrs. ORGER, Mrs Plumpley, M/s C. JONES.
To conclude with (27th time) a new Grand Fairy Tale, entitled
Thierna-na-Oge.
G'Donaghue, (the Enchanted Prince of the Lakes) Mr BEDFORD,
Usga, (his 'Squire,) Mr YARNOLD,
Samson Sinister, Mr HARLEY, Dan O'Reilly, Mr WEEKES,
Lord Glencar, Mr J. VINING,
Dennis, Mr BARNES, Martin, Mr SALTER.
Brulabrand, Mr CATHIE, Flibertygibbet, Master WIELAND.
Dame Kearney, Mrs C. JONES,
Kate Kearney Mrs FAWCETT,
A PAS SEUX., by Miss ANGELICA,
Principal Dancers. —Wiss ANGELICA, Miss BASEKE,
And Miss RYALS. _____„^
To-morrow, A new Tragedy called Epicharis, and Masanieilo.
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SDtuty %mt €f)eatre.
Tee Opera of Guy J)Iannering was performed at this Theatre last
night, aud we were glad to observe that much attention has been paid
to the cast of the minor characters, which weje excellently filled, gen-
erally speaking ; the Opening Glee of Messrs. SherrifF, Yarnold and
Nelson, was admirably sung. Mr. Sinclai^ played Henry Bertram,
and is certainly, vrith the exception of Braham, the best, at present,
on the stage ; he introduced ' Hey the bonny breast knots,' and was
encored. Bliss Graddon's * Comiu thro* the Rye/ obtained the same
honor ; this lady sang her part of the beautiful duet * Now hope, now
fear,' admirably, but Mr. Sinclair was a little out of tunc. Miss
Betts sang very scientifically and sweetly. Where is honest RalphSher-
win ? Mr.Tayleure is but a sorry substitute in Dandle Dinmont. — The
house was exceedingly well attended, and proportionally noisy ; — it
would be well for the management to omit Operas during the present
plentiful fruit season, for the incessant cracking of walnuts in the gal-
leries really spoilt some of the most beautiful music of the Opera.—
Deaf as a Post, and T/zzcrM^-wfl-Oge concluded.
a£o\)ent ^attien €l)eattc*
Last night at this house Miss HiU's new Comedy called The First
of Jllay was performed for the second time with great applause. C
Kemble's personation of the gay and royal lover was truly admirable,
IMiss Forde both acted and sang charmingly as /^a^7^er^?^e ; the song
she sings in the second act * Ladies beware of a white young rose/
will, we are quite sure, become highly popular. Mrs. Gibbs was ex-
cellent in the Jfidow Jolly, she was as full of mirth, and cracked her
jokes with the King with as much spirit, as if she were only twenty,
instead of — we dare not say what ! Keeley was irresistibly ludicrous
as Jonas Chick ; acd Blanchard's Oldgrave was incomparably good.
There was a remarkably pretty dance by D'Albert, Mrs. Bedford and
Mrs. Vedy. After the Comedy, Peake's farce, o^ Masters Rival, was
excellently acted, followed by The Devil's Elixir, We should not
omit to mention the very favorable manner in which M. Drouet's vari-
alioiis on the flute were received by the audience.
If apmarliec Cljeatm
The performances at this house last night were for the Benefit of
Mr. Massingham, Box-book Keeper, and consisted of The Belle's
Stratagem, Trihulalion, and TPilliam Thompson. Mr. J. Reeve and
IMrs. Humby sang a duet as Bavarian Broom Girls, aud a young lady
TfHE THE;Afg.ICAt OBSERVER.
â– i?<'<)^
s&ng * Here's a health to thee bonnie Scotland/ in a very pleasing
manner ; — they were both encored. — The house was crowded.
We are happy to be able to contradict the report of the death of
Mr. Wallack's son. On Saturday noon, and the whole of Sunday he
was in extreme danger, but the disorder has since taken a favorable
turn, and he is now pronounced to be in a state of progressive amend-
ment. Mr. Wallack who is a most affectionate parent was dreadfully
affected by the danger of his son,
A new Melo-drama is in active preparation at Drury Lane. The
music is composed and selected by T. Cooke, and, by those who have
heard it, is said to be in his best manner. The piece will be brought
oat under the direction of Mr. W. Barrymore.
A patent has been granted to Mr. Jones, to open a new Theatre in
Dublin, in which he will be at liberty to get up every piece within the
range of our English Opera House ; in fact, every thing but Tragedy
or Comedy. All the noncontents of the Hawkins Street Theatre, will
join his standard, and from the promises of support made to the ma-
uager, he seems very sanguine of success.
Charles Mathews, the Adelphi manager, first discoveied the talents
of Young Incledoo, while [on a visit to him at his farm ; and at the