The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-04-03 00:00:00

THEATRE.

DRURY-LANE.

T:;e good report of Mr. Lavers's Melo Drama,
Jo.w, at a very early hour, last evening, An over.
Aing audience, to view his magic scenes, which
}JAI undergone several judicious alterations and
curtailments from the preceding night, particularly
t' e fire scene where the Wood Damon ascends.
machinery was in excellent state, and went off
with the happiest eff.:Et. The dialogue was much
gartailed, and we may now consider it a perfeel
artflacle; possessing. in a superlative degree, all the
nisteri.ls for such a representation ; and we have
en doubt, will amply repay the immense expense
the Proprietors have gone to. The applause was un-
lieu: 1 J.

His Royal Highness the Duke of CLARENCR
time io town. at twelve o'clock on Wednesday,
from diphy, and returned at •iz o'clock to dinner.
Lady Lsmasax entertained a wiled party of
friends, at dinner, on Wednesday, at her house in
lllAPCLester-square.
Sir WILLIAM and Lad,' MaAoows are expeeted,
this day, at Kieu.sissm's-hotel, from Corthokvark,
Hants.
Colonel and Mrs. Bear:moirr will give a grand
dinner, to-morrow, at their house in Portman-
'gra; e.
The last arrivals at Rath are—

Lade Lowther, Mon. Sir inlin Auboty, Sir I N 'amps,
SI r Edward 114rt..p0, S. Robert Blow.. Admiral Chamber-
ii,iarriinr 114 ket, Col. Lloyd, L.eut. Col Serliw,ek,
D r and Fain..v, Rev. Mr. G G Stinioatiest, Rev. Mr.
"i•t y, Ker. M. J. and Rd,. Mr. Whitby.

S'r Tito‘i as GAGA, we are cnnc •rued to state, is
very much indisposed at his house in Edward-street,
Pc now. square.
The Duzbesa of Goa DON will give a grand rout,
nest Thursday, at her house in Grosvenor-square.
The Marquis and Marchioness of A ILIICOHN are
er,..eAted, next Wednesday, at their house in St.
James .-square, for the season.
Sit WILLI t St and Lady SATs are gone to pass
few days at their beautiful seat, !lull Ilall, near
Lin..ing, Essex.
Wo.tissi 'non E, Esq. M. P. has taken an ele-
gant house in New Norfolk-street, Park-lane.
The Duke of Goa Dow arrived, yesterday, at the
LwJon Hotel, in Albemarle-street, Ircan Scot-
Ln.l.

E. 1 Sertscen camp to town, yesterday, from
Wimqedm, for the Advice of Sir W•LTILII FAa.
4lt1011:
and Lady Niro/mi.:4 Lord and Lady

Ho' Kt.situ.v, and Viscount tslouvrmv, are
amongst the Nobility that will Irve town this day,
for the bail at Stanmore, this evening.
Mrs. WILLIAI4 GOSLING will rve a grand rout,
on t' -e 25d instant, at her house in Portland- plate.

Mr. BAIItOM returns to the !fie •of Second Sc.
cretAry to the A.!itii,a:ty, v•ge Mr. Tvcisaa.—
'ais is A good zu/r.-e( for Mr. Barn a).
Lord HILMRY Pasty gives his f4rewell dinner
to inuitsie►s, tots day. At his house in Down-

ingistteer.
The LATI of Dinar will turn out a deer, this
for tilie last time this season ; after winch all
t :;•-nrlernen will par take of a grand dinner at the
Cileyhound at CAI 4141:011.
Colonel and Mrs. BE nu:4oHr left town, on Tues-
day, for Salt-hill, and are expeilted this day at their
bon', in Partmaii-square.
Lady Gatti is esp ifled, this day. at her house
ii Ed.raid-street. l'intman-squale. from Ramsgate,
where her Lidysh.p tuts been for the rec.ivery of her
Lealei I which, we are happy to state, is perfectly
reyeired.
Mr. M.Cattans, has hrnarht the celebrated
RICHIA to Newcastle, %Vb.:re l.ia compteiy is now
performing,
Mr. IS:LSO'S! is so artiCled to the part of the
riatinul and romantic fitasisa, in he new Comedy,
that sonnet than re.ign it, he got leave from the
amt;euce. on Wednesday night, to 64.6ti1e tnrough
it on eseichss.
Lady Niootte, of Strad Id-place. we are happy
to state, is perfectly recovered from her dangerous
illness, to the peat satisfa;tion of her amiable
daughter, Mrs. Dicitsori, who has been nnremiting
in her au, 'scions fur these two months past.
Madame CarSLAIOI intends following the example
of other greet pet formers, and purports mailing a
summer tour town' England. On the 22d instant,
wilt make her first appearance at Bath, where
she may be tees and heard for a glint', or IL 10s.
for iv. persons.
The Earl and Countess Frier/scut have been
on a visit at Lord and Lady G ea/4ms a's. at Drop-
more-hill, which place they left, last Monday, to
pan a few da)s with Lord and Lady But cater,
at their seat at Englefield-green ; they will proceed,
tu-morrow, to Windsor, to pay their rentrEts to Her
Naiesry ; and are expeied at their house in
Grosvenor-square, to-morrow night.
'lle Marquis and Marchioness of A DISCI-bit,
yave a grand dinner, yesterday, at the Pi iory, to the
Ouches% of Guano's, the Earl and Countess of
Isti.DeeN, Viscount and Viscountess CAsT I.
t sou. Lai), M. Sur von, and several other
:sistetitty, who will grace the Ball, this evening, at
the Abetcorri At ms.
MT.. Die eons, in return for the Uniness with
%hid' Itignota STOft ACK came forward at the Cara-
when filial duty obliged her to he absent, ap.
peals on Mcolday, in the part of Yarn*, fur die
Sigirla's Benefit. It will he a rich repast, and
wil ertibiace the sani:ed talents of Mr. BIAIISSI,
WS. MOUNTAIN, Mrs Dictum, and Signora STO •
Baca, whose Weresks r. ands unrivalled in theatrical
annals,
The Thriatte, in Clonmel, has hero recently
opened, under the management of Mr. M./sla LL v.
Mr. CLARILe..ItIC 11401ilietOr Of the Tralee Thee-
trt, has c ,IllrtiritteCt • besSull iu Curl:, in the Little
Urine, fit. Parrick-street.
The Marchioness of Ctattaicita atm has left
Brighton and removed to Bath, in she absence of
e°l°"l Ki"nicNt who is gone on Colonel Osmi-
um*/ uadisiuu.

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PRINCE OF WALES'S ISL.4IVB.

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acme 7.
Wednesday last, being the Anniversary of the
Birth of our Sover,ign, and the completion of his
ilfh!l year, the same was observed on hoard His
Majesty's ship Illenbeim, at sun-rise, by 4 display of
the Imperial Standard at the main, the Union at the
fare. and the Dag of his Excellency Rear-Admiral
Sir Thomas Trowbridge, at the mizen. At noon,
a Bela' Salute was fired from the ramparts ; and in
the evening a Ball and Supper were given at the
Government House. So numerous or elegant an
a'semhlage of beauty and fashion, we believe, ne-
ver tell to the lot of the Island before ; as, except
in some instances, where indisposition prevailed,
the whole force of attraaion was displayed, enriched
by the late at rivals from Europe.
At about half past eight, the sprightly dance
commenced, and was kept up with much spirit and
vivacity, occasionally heightened by fandangoes
and sarabands. performed with great ease and good
humour, by some of the gentlemen of the suite of
their Excellencies the Governors of Macao and
Timor.

The cqmpany, about 140 persons, filed off, at
about twelve o'clock, to the supper table, where the
eye was saluted with a most sumptuous display of
the choicest viands, and every delicacy the Island
affords, assisted by the supplies just received from
Old England.
The table, on this occ.ision, was laid out, in the
avenue leading from the Government House to the
water stele, which was highly illuminated, and de-
corated with the flags of all nations ; towards the
centre we could utscern the .old siandard, under
which were seated the Honourable the Governor,
with the Members of the Council And their Ladies,
together with their Lxcellencies the Portugue,e Go-
vernors.

His Excellency Sir Thomas Trowbridge retired
at an early hour.
During supper, a number of loyal toasts were
given, accompahied with appropriate music, per-
formed by the band of the Bien itne ; alter which,
the company returned to the ball-room, where the
dance was resumed, and continii-d till s.early two
o'clock ; when the company reared, highly grati-
fied with the hospitable entertainments of the
evening.

BATH, M•KCH 29.

PRIVATE CURKr seuNDENcE.

We have had several meetings lately, respei9ing
a Subscription Public Brewery, something similar
to the one recently established in London ; but, afer
various adjournments from inn to inn, the scheme
has at last fallen to the ground. The principal
cause of the plan being laid aside, at least for the
present, was a proposition made by a very respeecl-
able tradesman, that the Committee of Manage-
ment shnuld consist of twenty-one members, and
that no memhrr should be deemed eligible to that
situation, unless in the aftual posses-in of forte
thousand pounds, or 2001. a-year freehold property.
The proposers of the original plan thnnght the
qualificatinn sum to, high ; of course, they st,e-
nuously opposed it ; and the consequence was, t e
proposer, ind all his friends, withdrew their names
immediately.
Mrs. Siddons has been very attraaive at the'
Theatre, and has made herself hignlr popular herej
by sr, luntarily offering to give Readings tc.r the be-
nefit • t the Pueroeral Charity, wh.ch, I understand,
is rat' cc in a declining state. Ars. Metcalf kindly
gave up tier house, in Marlborough-buildin fsr the
put pose ; but their good intentions could nit be car-
ried into effeft, as oar Magistrates, very properly,
I think, always set their faces against any kind a
public performance daring Passion Week ; they
will not even permit Orwories to be brcught for-
ward. Mrs. Siddons, however. genernusly gave
five guineas in .ie of the said excellent Charity
That elegant promenade, Sidney Gardens, opens
to-morrow, for the season. Mr. Gale, the spirited
renter, has been making various improvements,
and, no doubt, will be liberally rewarded

S I cauthdAtes are mentioned for the late ti;r
Edward Marington's situation in the Corporation ;
among whom, Mr. Lye, Surgeon Tudor, aid Mr.
Dimond, are named.

No place of Public Amusement so deservedly
items the public favour, as the Amphitheatre, West.
minster-Bridge. The efforts of genius and inven-
tion, in the Grand Balla of 48ion, called Jociry and
Jenay, never appeared to better advantage. Mr.
CRUSSiIAN and Mrs. PARKIR's stile of letting and
dancing in this Ballet, is excellent. The New Pan-
tomime, called Hark quit; and Maher llancb, gains
m ere and more en the town each night it is tepre-
tented. The Scenery, Machinery, Dresser, and
Music. attached to this Ern-dent Pantomime, sum-
sfently prove the Manager's claim to universal pro-
teaion and patronage. 'Pie Grand Equestrian
Introdnaiteu, by Messrs.P ,Caosssi AN,SaitTlis
Davis, and their excellent 'troop, must be seen to
be credited. There are on the stage, when the
curtain rises, Ten beautiful Horses, richly capa-
risoned ; also Eight in the ring, including the
whsle of the Hiders. The Pandean Band of Mu-
sicians, accompanies the various quick 'manoeuvres,
during which, the Amphitheatre is in one conti-
nued burst of applause.
The author of " The Milk ries of Human Life"
would have better merited public attention, had he
recommended his gloom-struck patients to make an
effort, on every inviting opportunity, to surmount
their miseries. For example—could lie find no
cheering prospea to his melancholy tribe for curing
the various ills of an humble purse, in such a Lot-
tery Scheme as is now almost en the eve of draw-
ing ? a Scheme which so uncommonly abounds with
prizes of 20,0001. 10.0001. 5,0001 fitc. &c.
People who are posimonious, like to keep
money in their possession till the last moment of
exigency ; and it has always been minas iced, that,
when the Dividends are paying at the Bank, such
individuals open their purse-strings, and make
trifling speculations. They will, however, lose all
the advantage that may be derived from the Tick-
ets in the CITY FKILEHOI.O Lo'l'l'lllll ; int. Imlose
the 10th initant, it is tolerably evident, that there
will not be one for sale ; as the price ha; already
risen to M. 10s. and the drawing will take place on
tho IA I.

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SPORTING INTALLIGENCR.

PIk.WMAKKET CRAVEN MEF 11V,, 1807.

WaDiltsDaY, at A ICH 31.
Sulsieripti,n Pat- of VA. for Vyr Ods, Orryiag 7st 3yr olds
fist. 71b ; and 4-yr Wets 9.t Two yr old Course. The
Hor,e., &. to be entered the day before running. between
the hour, of eler-u and one o'cloca, at the King's Stables,
Newmarket Subqribort paying ?tits. Non Sobkcribers 4gs.
rim...l,e. Subscribers can enter only such horses as are
their own p•operty.
Sir C. Banbury's b. m Lelia, 4 yrs old
Mr. I.) Radcliffe's ch. h. Seim', 4 yrs oid
Mr. Arthur's b. b. Wormwood, 4 yrs old
Rellennan's ch r. Jamaica, by linguini, 3 yrs old .
Lord KM'S./ no. f. Peletace, by Young Woodpecker,
7,1 old
Lord Othnroe's eh. c. Superstition, 3 vs old
Mr. Sr Th.-noon's gr. I by Ambossa, I yr. old
Mr Wynelharn's b. e by Aolkosio, 2 yrs 04 .
Mr. Meihsh't p. c. Relate,. yrs
Si, Y. fit antlish's eh. f by Mr. Teazle, out of yw. ra. 3
yn old

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The Judge cnutd place but Fwir.
4 to I agaMstLydia.-6 w 4 i.gagrot 6,:10n —5 to I &gait's*
Wormwood.

The Third Cl2Ol of the 0 ,tland Stakes of 50:.••• ear.h, h. fr. D I.
Lord Grnavonsor's Violanre, 4 7r, 014, list. l llb.• 1
Lord F. Reminds's Regareik, 5 yrs old, es.. 210 . 2
Ce Isere' Grossen Harti.rat.'eni, 3 yrs old, frot.'„7lb. . 3
Mr. Wilson's Coalederate, 4 yes old. 7st. 1116. . . 4
IA OH. Cavendish's Pagoda, S, rs 7.4 $lll4. . b
Mr. V. Noble's Regulator, 1 ) old, fist. 131 h. . . p 4
IA F G Osborne. Superstition, 3 era nikl, eat. 121 b. . pd
Mr. D Albion, 6 Its old, Sot 131 h. . . pet
S or 4 against Viol Aare —a to 2 against Bagatelle... 9 to 2
against ilave.at.'em.-5 to 1 against Pagoda.
Toe following harm.; declared turfed by thy 31.1 of December,
are to pay envy lOUs. each, to be dirt:lad amongst the ovr:iers
of the second horses its the three cla,es.
Mr. F. Nesle's Guth. 4 yrs old, est. *lb
Duke of t;raftori's Lodorta, 4 yes old, 7st. 1316.
Sir J Shelley's Moustache, 4 yr. r.M, 7st 111 b.
Mr. Bsrson illndicap, 3pa old, 71r. 91b
Mr Wyndham's c by Schedoni, 3pa old, 6st. 121 b.
Mr Craven s Henry, 4 yrs old, est. I lib.
Lord F. G. °Janine% b. f. by %17hiskwy. owt of a sister tra
Toby, 2.yrs old, 7st. 716. rec. ft. form Gen. Grias.mor's b. e.
Gauotlet, 3 tn. old, 9st. Acrosa tee Flat, 20.1 gs Is. ft.
Lord F. G. Oal.orne'sbr. c„Rasilico, by Trumpator, darn by
Mark Anthony, (rt. 31b. rec. 2Ses. from Mr. Payne', be. 1. by
Wetter, out of Ranson', eat. Ab M. 1011‘4. h.
Mr. Arthur's Wormwood, est rec. ft. from Lord Foley's
Captain Absolute, 7st 7:b. Tao tr. old C. eOgs.