The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-07-01 00:00:00

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This Theatre closed a tineeeirifyreripiip on Si.
• tardily nigh,. The following address was-sisoken
on she occasion by Mr. FAITCST!
a Unfit and baxmanait+-Tit petits/ fee oar closing
heiog arrived, in compliance with lonctslablished custom,
1 present myself to pay the usual tribtaq of respect on leer..
csking ; boCbefore I make my nheiaanre, it may not be ill.
timed to remark, that the change which has taken place io
the direction of this theatre, has necessarily created difficul-
ties, which, however perplexing they may have been to the.
Proprietors, they ,east have in no degree diminished the stuck.
of amusement which it was their ditty, as well as incline-
tioub to provide for the public. Thry are tonscious that Del-.
thee exertion nor expense on their part has been spared, and
their best reward will be to know that you, their
patrons, give them credit for it.
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" Daring the retreat', Ladies and Gentlemen, it will be
tAeir unrcmitted endeavour to procure for the ensuing sea.'
son, novelties of every description, which, chequered by the •
revival of some of our hesCconsidered pieces, supported
by the combined talent of the company, will, I trust, eon..
lie them Su maintain Covent•earderi Theatre the first in
derret, as, they feel prood to say, it already is the first iu
favour with the British public.
" Through me, their Stage Manager, Ladies and Gentle.
Nam the Proprietors thank you fur a good aearon—the Per-
formers for your favour and indottence—and with the grate.
ful acknowledgments of all, until the lit of October, I most
respectfully bid you farewell."
HAYMARKET.
This beautiful Theatre, in the success and pros-
perity of which all lovers of the drama must feel the
deepest interest, continues its attractions in the
spirit with which it begun, and enjoys in reintn an
equal proportion of public patronage. It was
honoured on Saturday evening with a most nume-
rous and highly fashionable audience. Madame
VESTS'S again appeared iu Captain Alachua. She
met with a most favourable reception, and all
through the performance elicited repeated proofs of
approbation. The new Polly improves consider-
ably as site acquires a familiarity with the stage.
The tones of her voice have acquired more softness
and expression, being better regulated by the campus
they have to fill, and if she were less ambitious of
ornament than simplicity, she would be sure of
becoming a very agreeable singer. A variety of
circumstances prevented us from more than barely
noticing the production of a new entertainment,
entitled "Love Letters," which was brought
forward a few nights back at this theatre. The
scene is laid at Paris. The plot is extremely aim-
pie, being principally founded upon the struggles
of two rivals, Frippossy (Mi. Cftualuit) and La
Fleur (Mr. JonNson), to obtain the baud of Lisette
(Madame VESTS'S). Lisette has got money, stud
therefore Frippony sets hi. affection upou her, for
money is the shrine at which he worships. Lisette pos-
sesses beauty, and is therefore beloved by La Fleur,
for love is " the god of his idolatry." The piece par-
takes rather of the light and trifling than elevated
character. The dialogue is agreeable and humorous
enough, and is occasionally relieved by the intro-
duction of some interesting songs. Madame Via-
Tall played Lisette with great vivacity. She lung
the little comic duet of " When a little farm lee
keep," with Joussox, in a straia of rich humour.
The piece went off with great eclat, and was an-
nounced for repetition In the great satisfaction of
the audience. If a libiraf encouragement of the
best performers in the swims, walks of the drama,
a judicious selection of the best performances, and
a just and becoming regard to the prevailing taste,
be the first and most essential duties of the Ma-
nagers of a theatrical establishment, the Proprietors
of the Haymarket Theatre possess very high claims
indeed 011 public favour, and will of coarse re-
ceive it.

THE •DELTHI.
The astonishing powers of Mr. A LEXASDaIt at-
tracted a crowded house oa Saturday light. In
the fashionable circle we noticed Lady LY Ale ELAND,
her beautiful daughter, and Capt. D'Erre. The
performance went off with eclat.

The English Opera House will open this. olglit
with a company which bids fair to ensure it a suc-
cessful season. Among them are, Mews. BAIT.
LEY, Postman, %Vaguest, Essasr..BaoonsulliT..
Wmaimsoa. T. P. Com, J. 8L Mee (from the,
• Newcastle Theatre), Rotraoritstt,JohilioN (front'
the Bath Theatre), Dotiot,As ((nun Binningltaas)..
• Miss KELLY, Miss Caaaw. Mae Powsnr ; a pen
. Lady, a pupil of Mr. J. Wilms ; Mrs. Wsiw-
. FAIT (formerly Miss STavainson), Madame" ?Wt.
LON, and Miss CLARA Fisucw. The hand, which
is numerous sod complete, will be under the SIP.
periutendence of Mr. Mourvsta. Ms. HADIERY
to base the stage manag•tuent. and Mr. T. P.
,COOKS the aselo-dramatic depanmeot.
A dinner is intended to be given in London to
ZEA, the Colombian Minister, by /he Etter-
.chants, &c. connected with that Repablie.
We ut,derstand the Hon. I'. 0. Fo rum. has
purchased Mr. ROG Eas's colt by Haphazard, which
was second fur the Derby.
EDWARD WEST, Erg. has received 'the
went of Recorder of Bomber. the
aaustioo for-
merly held by Sir JAMES DiAiILLATOSIII.
The remains of the late Marquis of HERTFORD
arrived at Bagley on Thursday, and hey in state at
the family mansion that night.' On Friday they"
were interred in the family vault. The present
Marquis attended as chief mourner.
The poet says " Procrastination is the thief of,
time." Our neighbours the French seem Who'
deeply impressed with the truth of the assertion; *
translation of Sir Wat.rkit SCOTT'S new work,
The Fortunes of Nigel, bus been published, and is
now on sale in Paris.

The Pa::sions canoot find terms strong enough
to express their regret at being deprived of the
celebrated vocalist. Madame MALAVSLLE Foots'.
who has left then fur the theatre SlO Carlos, at
N plea.

The first stone or the New Bridge over the
Thames at Windsor, will be laid with masonic
ceremonies no Wednesday the 10th of July, by
his Royal Highness the Duke of YORK, High
Steward of the Borough. His Roysl Hrrghtiess
will be attended by the Grand Lodge of England,
iu full costume, assisted by many distinguished
members of the croft. It is expected that on this
Important occssiou the attendance from provincial
Lodges will be 'moat numerous. The ceremony
will be attended by the Mayor and Corporation,
and other distinguished bodies of the town and
neighbourhood.

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