The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-01 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

Dnvity-LANE.—This Theatre closed for the
season last night with the Tragedy of Richard
the Third. The hero of the piece was, of course,
Mr. KEAN.--Mr. TEartv, after the Play, came
forward, and delivered the following Address,
which was well received by a numerous au-
dience

" LAntrs AND Gntrr.r.stEN—Although the Manager
availed himself of the opportunity on his own night to offer a
general acknowledgment of the kindness and liberality with
which he has this season been supported, he deems it necessary
that a more official farewell; should be given to the Public
upon the closing evening of a season so eminently successful.
For this reason, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been de-
puted to repeat, in the most respectful and the most earnest
manner, the high sense of gratitude which he entertains for the
p!ttronage he has- experienced, and to re-assure you that his
vigilance shall not sleep, nor his labours relax, to make the
ensuing season equally if More deserving of your favour.
" Convinced as he is, and as he then took the liberty of ex-
pressing himself, that the .Actor's art is never so truly advanced
as by the combination of various talent, and that the brightest
genius that can adorn the stage shines only the brighter when
reflecting the lights of surrounding excellence, he is deter-
mined that every thing like talent he can possibly assemble
together, neither pains nor expense shall be spared to collect.
Wherever established merit tan be sought and secured, and
every possible encouragement shall be given to ripen all such
as gives the slightest promise of future excellence.
" He also bids me assure you, Ladies and Gentlemen, that
with a fair, an open, and honourable rivalry, the splendid and
liberal exertions of the sister Theatre, shall be only regarded
by him as perpetual stimulants to do more and more to deserve
and win your favour. For where a race for the honourable
meed of public approbation is 'to be run, 'he feels that nothing
is more cheering—more animating, and gratifying, than to have
(as he has) a generous competitor to run against.
" These are the sentiments by which he is impressed, and by
which'he pledges himself to shape his conduct to the public,
and I have now nothing more to add, Ladieti and Gentlemen,
than the sincere and heartfelt gratitude of all the Performers
for your kindness, most humbly and respectfully to offer you
my own, and, till the Ist of October, bid you all—Farewell 1"

COVENTZA nnEN.—Aftpr the performance of
Cluni, one of the most interesting minor pieces
which this Theatre has produced, Mr. FAWCETT
addressed the audience in the following manner,
and received ‘tarm approbation on the conclu-
sion :

" LADIES AND GENTV.:3IEN—Thic being the last night
of the Season, I appear to pay that tribute of respect which
custom has made to me a pleasing duty.
" The Proprietors, Ladies and tientlemen, return their thanks
to the Public, I will not say for a most prosperous season, but
for one very far from disastrous, considering the difficulties with
which they have had to contend. These difficulties having
arisen from circumstances not under their controul, the Proprie-
tors trust that their Patrons will allow them full credit for the
exertions which they have made to overcome them.

" The Recess will he employed in procuring novelties for
the ensuing season, as well us in embellishing the interior of
the Theatre.; and making such alterations as Shall be thought
conducive to the general comfort and accommodation of the
Public.

" To the thanks of the Proprietors, Ladies and Gentlemen,
the Performers beg to add theirs; and, with the superaddition
of the grateful acknowledgments of
your humble servErht, until
the Ist of October, we most respectfully bid you Farewel."

HAYMARKET.---The Comedy of The Hypocrite
last night, was followed by an amusing little
Piece, entitled Loue Letters.. The name of the
comic heroine is Li,vette, and Madame Vcsrais
performed the part with so much easy spirit as
to excite the warm applmse of the audience.

Miss BOOTH concluded her limited engage-
ment at the Haymarket Theatre on Thursday.
As she' is a lively and interesting actress, de-
servedly a favourite with the public, she will
probably appear at the ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE,
when Miss KELLY'S engagement concludes. We
are glad to hear that the latter popular favourite
is restored to good health.
The Public will he gratified to hear that their
old favourite, Mrs. Claus, is re-engaged at the
, Haymarket Theatre.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING -ROOM., JUNE 31
JULY STAKES,
6 to 4 apt gist. to Guerilla
3 to 1 agst Tarrandus
10 to 1 agst I.AI (1.
,11.. Caven-
dish's Blucher LI
10 to 1 agst Virgilius
DONCASTEII
4 to .1 agst Tinker
11 to 2 agst Sherwood
7 to 1 agst Tattered
16 to 1 apt Mr. Pierse's No.
urination

I.—STATE OF THE ODDS.
NEWMARKET.
12 to 1 agst Vittoria
14 to I apt DoubleEntendre
20 to 1 apt c. ou t of Skipjack's
darn

ST. LEGER.
12 w 1 agst Miss Fanny
22 to 1 agst Abron
25 to 1 agst Palais Royale
35 to 1 agst Prosody.

A to 1 agst Pantina e.
to 1 agut Agnes C.
7 to 1 asist Reserve c.

D El,

Dy.
17 to 1 art Corinne
25 to 1 agAt Myrmidon
25 to 1 agst Minuet.

OA Ks.
7 to 1 agst Prudence.

PEDESTRIANISM.
Wright, who has undertaken to walk two thousand miles in
forty successive days, completed the thirty-seventh day of this
most arduous task on Sunday evening, having gone more than
fifty miles a day since he started. Ile appeared perfectly well,
and there is little doubt of his completing this astonishing
undertaking.
CITILIOUS UNDrnTnicrwo.—Yesterday morning, soon after
six o'clock, a Gentleman, who had undertaken for a wager, to
walk blindfolded from Union-ball to Bunhill-row, over Black-
friars-bridge, commenced his task, accompanied by a, great
crowd of spectators. The first part of the undertaking he ac-
complished with facility ; but no sooner had he cleared Black-
friars-bridge than he became bewildered, and, after marching
and countermarching for a considerable time, he was at length
prevented by his friends from marching off a coal-wharf, to the
edge of which he had advanced into the Thames—and then
only he reluctantly gave in. '