The National Register.
London, England, 1816-10-07 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL RF,GISTFIL

was given out for another repreitcntation with consi-
derable applause.
On Wednesday night, Shakespeare's beautiful play of
As you like if was pertinmed for the purpose of exhibit-
ing Miss Boyle, in the character ~f the fascinating
Rosalind. In this essay she fully confirmed the
fiivourable impression made by her liolanle ; as
she entered with full spirit into the wit and
frolic of the character. The cuckoo song was given
with much delicacy and sweetness ; and there was some-
thing so delightfully arch in her deportment, and the
omission of those caresses, which some of our actresses
bestow on Orlando so plentifully, harmonized so well
with the 'taste of the audience, that she " was loudly
encored. Her conscious laugh, averted face, and
naivene of manner, wltilc she repeated the word "cuckoo,"
told with great effect. Site has, however, a thickness
of articulation, which renders it difficult, occasionally,
to catch some of her words. But prcetice may, and
we hope will, remove this difficulty, as it will assuredly
give more fullness and roundness to Lei voice. she de-
livered the epilogue with a grace, spirit, anti humour,
that obtained for her a rich and well deserved applause.

ENGLISH OPERA LYCEUM.

This Theatre closed on Saturday, with the Qltaker,
Free awl En.sy, and The Devil to Pay, for the benefit of
Mr. Bartley. The following Address, dclivered by that
Gentleman, spoke the feelings of the Proprietor, and the
gratitude of the performers:—lt was very favourably
received.

" LADIES ♦ND GENTLEMEN—This evening will close a short
season of unprecedented exertion. In all that relates to the public,
the Proprietor has had every reason to be satisfied and grateful. A
full share of favor and patronage has been extended to the New The-
atre; and he respectfully boasts, that general approbation has re-
warded the endeavour to provide you with a place of amusement,
such as it was thought the metropolis appeared to require, in all re-
spects calculated for the purposes, and the enjoyment, of dramatic re-
presentation.

" The Proprietor was fully aware that the endeavour to collect a
company, almost entirely new to the London audience, was a bold
and hazardous ont. He has, however, on his own part, and on their's,
to acknowledge, with pride and gratitude, that the collective efforts
of the new company have been received with the most encouraging
kindness.

" They had a fearful task to perform in following the many dis-
tinguished favourites, whose talents have ripened on this spot, in the
fostering sunshine of your favor ; but from the liberal notice bestow-
ed on many individuals, the Proprietor sees every reason to hope that
the same spot may still successfully continue to bring forward candi-
dates for your approbation, and to rear fresh objects for your gratifi-
cation.

The unexpected limitation. Ladies and Gentlemen, which has
been iinposisl on the licence to this Theatre, has rendered abortive the
best exertions of the Proprietor, so far as relates to a fair and just view
to his personal advantages—but in no one instance has it paralized
or relaxed his endeavours to afford you entertainment.

6' He has had to contend with powerful enemies; and those ene-
mies have hitherto so far triumphed as to deprive him of a portion large
of talent, as well asalargeportion of the means, of encouraging and re-
warding it. He lives, however, in the confident hope, that brighter
prospects are before him ; and that he may still be enabled to rea-
lize his original plan, and to gratify his fondest wishes, by establish-
ing this Theatre as a school for English dramatic music, and for the
better encouragement of native talent. And now, l.adies and Gen-
tlemen, in the name of the Proprietor.—of all the l'erformers, and
in my owa—l respectfully thank and hid you farewell."

THE BEE-HIVE.
No. I.

[The following Letter and Poem, M e are assured, were written
by the Author Of AMUSEMENTS IN RETIREMENT.]

As we sailed up the Severn, on our way to Clifton,
we were visited by a dreadful thunder-storm, just as
we came near the small island in the middle of the
channel, between the English and Welch coasts, called
the Steep-Hohnes. We had long observed the clouds
to gather along the sides and summit of Twmbarlym;
and had, in consequence, prepared for rain. But we
had no conception of so violent a storm, as that which
awaited us. When it was nearly over, I composed the
following lines :
THE STORM.
The waves run high ;—wild tempests rage
The fears of death my heart engage.—
What?—close the scene so far from shore,
And ne'er been seen, or heard of more ?
Oh! sure this ocean's furious breast
Can never lull me to my rest!-
11.
Ah ! I had wisli'd the humble lot,
To live in some sequester'd spot,
Where,— studious of divine repose,—
Life's weary journey ! might close !
111.
And does stern fate that lot deny?-
-- Well !—Let no tear disgrace thine eye!—
The power, that roles this raging sea,
Is master of futurity :--
And of each wild and angry wave,
Can form as soft, as sweet, a grave,
As that, on which wild roses glow,
Or that, where groupes of 'Nets grow!—
Then let no tear disgrace thine eye:—
Let tempests howl, and waves run high:-
- -They're heralds of eternity.
The storm subsided about tbur : and we entered the
of tl,f• pivu,t riN in the evening.

••

OCTOBER 7.

scene, as we sailed un,!er t c rocks near Clifton, be.
came truly enchanting. You, who have so often sailed
up the sanw river, may well judge of our feelings,
when, after so much tittigue and danger, we winded up
the Avon by nit:on-light, amid all its woods, rocks, and
hanging berbdge. Your's most affectionately.
To James 'a ihoot, ! 'q.