The Sun.
London, England, 1823-09-29 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

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IlaimAnKET.—On Saturday last a new musi-
cal piece was represented at this Theatre, under
the title of The Vicar of Wakefield. The novel
of that name is so admirable that it should not
be touched with .an irreverent hand. That it is
improbable in some parts must be admitted, but
the Characters are so various and so well drawn,
the incidents 16 general are so natural,' there is
so much unaffected humour, and the moral inte-
rest.is so strong, that •the work must. for ever re-
tain a:high rank 'among compositions of the same
kind: The Comedy, founded on this excellent
novel, is not so well constructed as we might rea-
sonably expect. The play 'is -in three acts. I f
it had been extended to five, there would have
been , more room. for the introduction of other
characters. :We have often thought that the novel
was strongly susceptible of dramatic effect, as
the serious and pathetic qualities of the Primrose.
family might have been contrasted with the broad
rusticity of the Flamboroughs, and both might
alternately have excited sympathy and merriment.
The play, however, as it is, is interesting and'
amusing, though it falls short of the scope which
the original work afforded. We need not de-
velope the plot, as theie is no essential de-.
viation froM the story. The chief characters
:ire introduced, and the whole is calculated
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to divert in some` and to affect in other's,
lind it may be inferred, thnt if it had been
::“ original composition, and the novel did not
exist it would have had . fairer pretensions to
public support: The part of the Vicar, which was
by no means sutTiciently important,'was well sus-
tained by TERRY. Burchill had . a respectable
representative in COOPER. The Town Ladies
were supported With ludicrous humour by Mrs.
Crone and Mrs. ORGER. The latter gave a humor-
ous imitative song with such spirit as to excite a
general encore. Miss CHESTER appeared to much
advantage in the part of Olivia, which she per-
formed with great feeling, and Mrs. GARRICK
was a very respectable Sophia. Mrs. J oNEs, too,
conceived the part of Mrs. Primrose justly, and
performed it with spirit. It is needless to say
that Moses could not have found, a more hu-
morous representative than LieTox, who seems
to have entire command over the risible muscles
of an audience. The piece experienced some
disapprobation, but it was overpowered by the
general support of a very numerous and fashion-
able audience.
NEW THEATRE: ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.—Sucii
parts of the design for the re-building the interior of this
Theatre, and which, the shortness of the time prevented from
being entirely completed last year, have been accomplished
in many additional comforts, and superb Addenda to the
decorations. The introduction of the latter could alone have
given an idea to the spectator that they were wanted, since,-
without them, the design appeared to have been already
completed. The additional comforts consist in the open-
ing
of several commodious Family Boxes, in the First
Circle, similar to those which were so much patronised last
year in the Dress Circle ; additional accommodation in the
Upper Circle of Boxes. A new Second-price Waiting-
room to the Pit. The Arch of the Upper Gallery has
been extended, so as to unite. uch better with the ceiling, and
at the same time to afford a much more extensive view of the
stage, the entrance to which is by a more spacious and con-
. venient staircase. Another commodious Seat has been added
to the Lower Gallery. - With regard to the decorations of the
Auditory, Abe ceiling has been completed by the introduction
of the foilage ornaments in the pannels of the centre and
cove.- The Misters over The open gold columns of the Pro..
icenium have received their scroll ornaments, and the base of
The Proscenium' has been covered with one mass of sanded
gold, and this 'has been carried completely round the house,
so as to to= a solid row of gold to the whole of the auditory.—
Two new and highly finished Drop Scenes have been painted
one, an Architectural Paysage, inclosed in a gold frame, is the
joint production of Merman and Stanfield ; and the other a
Landscape, partly a composition from the Acropolis, in which
is introduced the. Parthenon, together with the Coliseum, the
Arch of Adrian, and other celebrated buildings of antiquity, by
Stanfield. In the mechanic department, the stage has been
rendered much more practicable—the timber supports have
been'replaced with cast iron columns, and the float widened so
as to adnait' the operation of mediums, that will communicate
the different tints of the season, and of the rising and setting
sun on the scenery. The whole of the auditory will be illumi-
noted by a new Central Lustre. upon an entirely new elan of
Johnston and Brookes, and Collins ; and two rows of C stal
tri
Chandeliers of Wax Candles, which, as a light, are more a apt-
etto the comfort and health, as well as conducive to the ap-
pearance of the audience, than the gas. The compact form of
the house, which was acknowledged last year to have united so
much comfort with elegance, and a perfect and easy p?ssibility
of hearing, with a complete view of the stage, remains unal-
tered. The Saloon has been fitted up in a style of unequalled
splendour. The superb Plates of French Glass of lastand co-
year
still remain, but they are now enclosed by pilasters
lumns, and surmounted by rich gilded and decorated draperies,
with' two models finely executed of the royal arms. The
draperies are painted by .Roberts, assisted by Kelly, Hollogsn,
and other artists ; and the marbling done by Messrs. T. and
H. cram, by whom the whole of the magnificent decorations of
the Theatre have been executed.

•
THE DIOR.kMA.—We had the pleasure of par-
ticipating, with a large, elegant, and scientific
company, on Saturday last, in a private view of
this novel and beautiful Exhibition. The scenes
presented to the spectators were two Pictures,one
representing the Valley of SARNEN, in Switzer-
land, and the other the Interior of Canterbury
Cathedral. The optical illusion is more perfect
than any that we have ever witnessed. In fact
bOth the Pictures operate upon the mind with
all the force of reality, and produce all the emo-
tions which they are respectively calculated to
excite.—The Valley of SARNEN presents a beau-
tiful, grand, arid romantic scene, abounding in
all the charms of Nature, diveisified with bold
and magnificent mountains, simple rustic habita-
tions, and edifices of devotion., Nothing can be
more pleasing or fascinating, and the mind is cap-
tivated with all the power of rural and roman-
tic scenery.—The other Picture, . representing
the interior of Canterbury Cathedral produces an
equal, though a different impression, on the mind.
As fur as we can presume to judge the perspec-
tive is perfect. It is impossible for the original
structure to excite more solemn feelings of
and
re-
ligious awe. All the architectural beauty
ear with vivid
grandeur of the place app
force and scientific precision. sh
eetdifie in
which these beautiful and magnc pictures
are exhibited is of very large dimensions, ores
must have been erected at a very great expence.
However, the works are so striking and impres-
sive, as well as novel, that we hope they will be
generally attractive. We ought to notice one pecu-
liar novelty in the management of the respective
scenes, as they are capable of being alternately
overcome with the gloom of an approaching storm,
and cheered by the radiance of the most splendid
sun-shine. Another novelty is in the removal of
the audience part of the building, not of
at the piced
-
tures. On thew hole, we have never
an exhibition affordi a
ng at once so much natural
beauty and scientific grndeur,

THE KING.

WINDSOR, SEPT. f27.—The KING will remove from the
Cottage•to the Castle on Wednesday next. His MAJESTY,
on his progress, will be greeted by the inhabitants of the town
an Address will be presented to his MAJESTY on the occasion ;
and in the evening there will be a general illumination, and a
brilliant display of fireworks in the Long Walk.—On the fol-
lowing day (Thursday), at one o'clock, the poor will be regaled
with an entertainment in honour of the occasion. The ox wilt
be properly jointed and served upon the table, in a decent man-
ner, and not scrambled for by the. mob ; the like regularity
with respect to the sheep will also be observed. The ox will
be taken from the slaughter-house, on a carriage. on Wednes-
day evening, and from thence, preceded by music, with colours
flying, will be conducted to the Bachelor's Acre. where the
roasting will commence -at ten o'clock.—. There will alto be a
Public Dinner at the Town Hall on Thursday ; and on Friday
there will be a grand Ball at the wane place.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
The Earl and Countesi of Suffolk, at Lord Sherborne's
house in Lower Grosvenor-street, from the Continent; Lord
Folkestone, from his father's (the Earl of Radnor) seat, Long-
ford Castle, Wilts ; Lord and the Ladies Hervey, from Tun-
bridge Wells; Lord anti Lady George Lennox, from their seat,
Alelcomhe, Sussex ; the Hon. Edward Stourton and the Hon.
J. Stourton, at Kirkham's Hotel, Lower Brook-street, from
Scotland : Mr. and Mrs. French, at Blake's Hotel, Jermyn-
street, from Paris.
FASHIONABLE CHANGES.
The Duke of York, for Cheveley Park, Cambridgeshire, on
a visit to the Duke of' Rutland ; Lord Dormer, for Brighton ;
fiord Robert Fitzgerald, for Canterbury, on his way to Hast-
ings ;_ Countess Cowper, for her seat, Pansenger, Herts • Lord
and Lady Grantham, at their seat, Newby Hall, Yorkshire,
from a tour; Countess Lieven and Count Paul Lieven, for the
Continent ; Count Lieven, for Dover • the Hon. H. Legge, at
his brother's,' the Earl of Dartmouth's seat, Sandwell Hall,
StaflOrdshire' from a tour; Captain Maxwell, from the Pul-
teney Hotel, Albemarle-street, for Brighton.

THE PARRS.
The Parks yesterday presented an unusual appearance of life
and gaiety, occasioned partly by the fineness of the day and the
presence of an unusual assemblage of rank and fashion in the
haat ton. We observed many of our wealthy citizens with their
families, who had returned from Brighton, Margate, and the
various watering.places near the metropolis, enjoying them-
selves once morein these promenades. The
keenness of the
air caused many dashing belles to dofF their light and gay attire
for the more wintry costume of muff, tippet, and pelisse, which
we perceived pretty general with " those mounted and those on
foot." We noticed the carriages of some of our ancient nobility
in the Drive, and likewise the equipages of many distinguished
foreigners i, the equestrians were also numerous. Kensington.
gardens were nearly deserted.

PLACES OF FASHIONABLE RESORT.
SWANSEA, SEPT. 24.—This delightful watering place has
now to boast of a long list of distinguished Fashionables drawn
hither by the salubrity of the atmosphere and various other
local attractions in which it so justly abounds.
EDINBURGH, SEPT. 25.-Arrived at Gibb's Hotel, Saint
Andrew's-square : The Right Hon. the Earl and Countess of
Jersey; the Hon. Captain George Russell, R.N.; the Hon.
George Egar Ellis, M.P., and Lady ; Sir John Scott Douglas
and Lady Douglas ; Edward C. D.:sbrowe hsq. M.P., and
Lady; Dr. and. Mrs. Shepherd ; Richard Price, Esq. M.P.;
Thomas Altree; Esq., and party ; Major Butler ' • Utricht
Macdonald, Esq., and Lady ; VV. P. .hedden, Esq. and
Lady ; William Alexander, Esq.—Set oil from the same place:
The Right.Honourable- the Earl and Countess of Jersey ; Sir
J. Dallas, G.C.B. ; Sir J. Pringle, Bart.; Sir H.
Barr. ; Sir P. Murray, Bart. ; the Hon. Captain G. RussA,
R.N. ; Lady Belvedere; the ts% Mr. Lloyd and Miss Simp-
son; Col. J. Elphinstoun; C. Collingwood, Esq. and Lady;
Col. Austin ; T. Sandford, Esq. and party ; Col. Maclane and
Lady ; U. Macdonald and.Latly ; R. Renny, Esq. and Lady;
Capt. Hamilton, R.N. ; W. Lloyd, Esq ; Mrs. Ileafsbn and
party ; H. Ackland, Esq. and Lady ; E. Hankie; Esq. .i Mrs.
and Miss Hankie and Miss st. Quinton ; Dr."Meaton ; T.
Allison, Esq. and Lady; J. S. Adam, Esq. and Lady, &c.

TRULY NOBLE MUNIFICENCE.'
A sum of money has been sent by his Grace the Duke of
BuCErxottax to Colonel Bnowxx and the visiting Magi-
strates of Aylesbury, for the purpose of liberating the debtors
confined in Aylesbury gaol.—We cannot do better justice to his
Grace:s benevolent views on this occasion than by quoting his
own words from a letter accompanying the donation ; con-
vinced that they will reflect a higher eulogium on the character
of this Nobleman than the most studied language we can
use. Having alluded to the birth of the Earl Temple, he
say!,—
The only way in which I can duly evince my gratitude to
the Almighty for the blessings conferred upon me, is by endea-
vouring to make others as happy as I am."
Pursuant to the intention of his Grace two of the debtors
have already. been liberated, but difficulties have arisen in ne-
gociating with the creditors of some of the persons confined,
which will perhaps retard their liberation. It is with much
pleasure, however, we state, that by judicious management
his Grace's donation will ultimately procure the enlargement
of every debtor now confined in our gaol. The friends of his
Grace will be pleased to hear that he has derived much benefit
from the waters of Cheltenham.
Two sheep and a quantity of beef were supplied to the
prisoners in Aylerbury gaol on Monday last, at the expence
of his Grace the Duke of , Buckingham, to enable them to par-
ticipate in the festivities occasioned by the birth of die young
r Earl Temple. A sufficient supply of good ale was not for-
gouen, and the health of the noble donor and his family was
drank with a warmth inspired by grateful feelings. Their
meal was enlivened by a merry peal on the Aylesbury bells.—
The liberality of his Grace has called forth the following ex-
pression of gratitude :
" The prisoners in the County Gaol and House of Correction
beg to return their grateful thanks to his Grace the Duke of
Bekingham and Chandos for a most excellent dinner and plenty
of beer, which was given them on Monday last, the 22d of
September."
We understand that invitations are circulating among the
Farmers for a Bail at Wootton House on the 9th of October,
to celebrate the Birth of Earl Temple. The invitations on this
occasion appear to be confined to those reajding in the parishes
immediately adjoining, where preparations are also making
for the distribution of ale amongst the poorer class. Beacons
are to be lighted on the neighbouring heights. The christen-
ing, it is reported, will take place at btowe, at a more advanced
period of the season, when similar rejoicings may be expected
in that neighbourheiod.
On Monday, the 6th October, several of the most respecta-
ble inhabitants of Aylesbury intend to dine together at the
George Inn, to evince their participation in the pleasure which
the birth of a heir to the House of Buckingham has so general.

iydiffuSed.
His Grace the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, has re-
solved upon building a splendid mansion on the site Sudley
Castle which, little more than two centuries ago was inha-
bited 'by the Lords Chandos. The chapel, which was in the
civil wars stripped of its roof, is to be finished in its presdnt
form.

Mg. BItANDON.—It is much to the credit of
Mr. ELLISTON, and exactly
.conformable to the
liberality of his disposition, that he has afforded
an asylum to the veteran Bnatintax, who is ap-
pointed " Director and Manager of all the pri-
vate and family boxes in'Drury-lane Theatre," a
post which his long experience qualifies him to
discharge: with peculiar ability. -
On Saturday last, at this place, Mr.. Thomas
Whittal Waterworth, of Doncaster, attorney-at-law; was com-
muted to Wakefield House of ffection, by Hugh Parker,
Esq., Bernard Jahn Wake, and Joseph Haywood, Gentlemen,
for not satisfactorily answering questions put to him, by virtue
of a Commission of Bankrupt, twecently issued against John
Smith,
.of Doncaster, grocer mid aeedsinan. Mr. Waterworth
was solicitor to the Kutioning grantor and assignees, under a
former Commission, lasucd against Smith, in Febthe Lord
1820;
all proceedings under which have been impounded by
Chancellor.—( Sliejfeld Independent.)

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