The Sun.
London, England, 1826-10-27 00:00:00

WIHTE•CONDUIT HOUSE.

Mr. ALLRY presented a petition from the proprietors of.
White-Conduit-house, praying for a renewal of their
licence. It was signed by several inhabitants of the
neighbourhood.

A counter-petition was presented from another portion
of the inhabitants, stating, that in consequence of these
premises having last season been converted into what was
called a New Vauxhall, the place had become a perfect
nuisance on the nights termed gala nights, on which fire-
works were let off, and masquerades took place, which
were the scene of every species of vice, obscenity, and
blasphemy; and music, dancing, and disorder, prevailed
until five or six o'clock next morning.

Mr. ALLEY said, that there had been but one masquerade,
and the proprietors had determined never to allow another.

Several of the counter-petitioners urged the great an-
noyance produced in the neighbourhood by the late hour
to which the music and dancing were kept up.

Mr. Mason said, that he had the management of the
music, and had never allowed it to continue after two
o'clock in the morning.—(A laugh.)—ln reply to a ques-
tion from the Chairman, Mr. Mason said that the gardens
bad been underlet to him.'

The CHAIRMAN observed, that that being the case, the
Court could not renew the licence.

Mr. ADOLPHUS, in support of the petition, observed
that Mr. Mason's interest had terminated. He remem-
bered the period when White Conduit House used to be
cried about the streets, and at that time the premises in
question were tea-gardens, to which people used to go
from town to enjoy themselves. If persons subsequently
chose to go and, build houses around those gardens,. that
was no reason why they should now be allowed to have
that property destroyed, because they did not happen to
relish a squeak of a fiddle. They did not assert that any
riots took place there.
Mr. BARRY, on the same side, observed that not only
did the counter-petitioners refrain from stating that any
riots occurred there, but the petitioners expressly swore
that none had taken place.

Mr. ROGERS (of hatton-garden) assured his brother
Magistrates that the gardens had last summer become a
perfect nuisance:

Mr. ADOLPHUS observed, that even if that were the
case, the Court might impose terms of restraint, without
destroying the property by withholding the licence.
_ _

The counter-petitioners said, that they had no objection
to the house being licensed, they only complained of the
gala-nights and the fireworks.,

General Thornton remarked, that the proprietors might
he restrained from keepinglate hours, or letting off fireworks.

A counter-petitioner assured the Court that his property
had been greatly " detoriated'—(laughter)—by the pro-
(ading* in these gimlet's.

The ettAtumme observed, that the. only person who ap-
peared,' as seelthiL4 ter the beetice, was n Mt. Mason, to
whom the.gartleni were under-let.

Mr. ADOLPHUS repeated, that Mr. Mason's interest had
terminated with the late season. The Learned Counsel
then obtained leave for the case to stand over for a few
minutes, whilst the proprietors were sent for.
Mr. Warren upon coming into Court stated, that he was
lessee of the premises, and expressed his regret at having
let the gardens to Mr. Mason last season for a new Vaux-
hall. That gentleman's interest, however, having expired
with the season, he would never let them agent to any
body, and would conform to any regulations which the
Court would 'prescribe.

Ultimately, upon Mr. Warren'e promising that the
place should in future be conducted as it had always been
prior to last season, and that the music should cease at
half-past eleven o'clock, and no masquerades or fire-works
take place there any, more, the objection was withdrawn
and the licence granted.

Mr. ALLEY applied for a renewal of the licenses for the
Argyll Rooms and Bagnigge Wells.—Granted.

The Learned Counsel then presented a petition from the
proprietor of the Gun Tafern, Pimlico, praying for a
licence for music and assemblies. It was signed by the
clergyman, overseers, and churchwardens, as well as other
respectable inhabitants of the parish.

The CHAIRBIAN, besides other objections, :urged; that as
the premises in question, as well as the other houses in
that neighbourhood, were expected shortly to be pulled
down, the only effect of granting that licence here applied
for, would be, to enhance the price of them_ when they
would come to be estimated.—Application refused.

The COURT renewed the licences of the Adeiphi Theatre,
upon the applieution of. Mr. ADOLPHUS ; of the English
Opera House, and two, other places, upon the application
of Mr. BTtur.lN9 ; and of Sadler's Wells, the Toy, at
Hampton Conrt, the Angel, at. Edmonton, and the King's
Ancient Concert Rooms, Tottenham-court-road, upon the
application of 111r,134RRY.

TIM LATE ROYAI.ItY T/ItATR.FO
Mr. Box.r.ANo presented a petition from Mr. Dunn, stating ttp
great tons he and his large family had sustained, through the de-
struction by fire of ti.e.Royalty. Theatre; of which he had Iseei
the proprietor for the lastlive yeae ; his intention at the
suggestion and with the assistance of a body of friends, of erecting
a new East London Theatre, in Cannon•-street-road, where he had
tition Various presulso for the purpose, which he pledged hisei•:.
self to render worthy of the public voronage, and to select suds
talent to adorn it, as would make it equal, if run; superior, to any
of the ;other minor theatres in the metropolis. XIC
prayed the Court to grant hips a licence for the seine
The CHAIRMAN tusked, hour the Court could
. . •
for a theatre that was not yet built'?
Mr. ANDRF.WS Oat he appeared for Mrs, Steele, who,
wing now led
howeyer, polonger
sepposed this applicatiffils she gont a licence
tA) believe that her interests in the old Royalty Theatre were not
' •
to be injured.

Mr. BOLLAND said .that
soon as a licence' vrita grauteil,. to put the theatre in a course of
building ; but he was anxious to avoid the risk of ,11,rel,ying away
A lArge beforehe wcertain
stun of money upon its erection .as of
receiving a licence.' The. petition w" d;gPed br
3004. •
t 4
eigil-
it win; Ihe, intention of 7011 r. Dunn, as
bnuring inhabitants.

Ras of a deacrip-
.
The CtrArkmAig ehaervell, that according to the act of Perlis,.
moot the licence waa granted to Ilia place, and not to the person,
that The budding
and how could that be done' here where the place Wa4 not built
yet? It Watt the visual practice' of the Lord C iamberlain, before
lie grailted a licence of ,thin kind, to have a survey faken of the
premises,
1;0,:t tint to endanger the p
ouhlie safety. ,
in order to ascertain
re t
l'lle applicationWPA "OW' 44 P. • Kt: by a Majority of Is t 4
6 ; but with an Untleratanding that if the intended 'theatre be well
, will then be offered I the :
built, no objection
ing Mr, Dunn a licence.