The Sun.
London, England, 1819-07-03 00:00:00

DI-WAY-LANE 'I Fie:AIRE.

Yesterday a meeting of the New Renters of
Drury-lane took place at two o'clock, in the Sa.
loon of the Theatre. Sir 'fHOMAS TliliTON, in
the Chair.

Mr. CALCBArT, in a short but explanatory state-
ment of the affairs of the Theatre, wished to im-
press upon the minds of the new renters, that if
the propositions which had been maturely made
by the Select Committee, namely, of giving up
their juiciest for the last four years, as well
as their agreeing not to receive interest for
four years to come, were not agreed to, he
(Mr. Celcraft) for one, had but little hopes but
that the concern must immediately be ruined. If
the above plan was agreed to, the Theatre might
be instantly let, upon good security ; and if the
person succeeded in the management, which there
was no doubt, the dividends would be regularly
paid at the time specified. :Jr.i Calcraft also
stated, that the Select Committee in the short
space of three weeks had aceotnplished a reduc-
tion of the debt of 90,0001. to under 49,0001.
subject, however, to the consent of the bond-
holders, which could not with propriety be asked
till the new renters had given their assent to the
resolution proposed to them. He Ilewise had
the pleasure of observing, that a most satistactoil
offer had been made tc,r renting the Theatre.t--.
(Hear.)
Mr. ROBINS pointed out the necessity,of agree-
i:; to the above proposition. Ile observed, that
as a new renter he held more shares than any other
person and be was confident, that if the new
renters did not immediately come to a decision
upon the subject, in less than a lot might execu-
tions would pour in so fast, that in a very short
space the Theatre would be absolutely gutted.—
He had ambority for saying, that four of new
renters who held from 50 to 60 5001. shares
were anxious for this measure to be carried iota
effect. The necessity of this proceeding was so
obvious, that he trusted an unanimous vote would
be the result of the Meeting that day. If the New
Renters would only look at the other side of the
!dome for a moment, they could not hesitate.—
The munificent subscription of the Duke of Bed-
ford's 10001. would be withdrawn, and in his ca-
pacity of landlord, he might put in his claim for
2,500/. The other creditors would also. instantly
enforce their e should, therefore, pro.
pose the following Resolution :
" That fur extricating the Theatri_ from its p,resent dif-
ficulties, the New Renters will give up their present arrears,
and those to accrue, due in the next four years, prodded a
proper Deed or .\et of Parliament is made or passed, to re-
cover their future rents by distress, and subject to con-
ditions as were agreed to in the Report of the New Reuters'
Committee."
Captain RoßiNsoN seconded the 'motion, as the
only mez:ns of saving the 'theatre from inlitlediAle
destruction.

Sir TnomAs TURTON felt great delicacy, in his
situation of trustee, to recommend the above pro•
position to the new renters ; but it) the character
of a hew tenter, he telt all its force, and should
support it.
Mr. FALLOWFIELD, as a trustee., coincided most
heartily with the expressions of the Chairman.
After some farther conversation, the motion wal
carried uuanimoustv.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.--Yesterday morning a
young man, named PARKINS, residing in Mon-
mouth-street, made a desperate attempt to put an
end to his existence by cutting his throat with a
razor. Ile was fortunately prevented from ac-
complishing his purpose, and a Surgeon being
procured, the wound was sewed up. Erw,arrAscd
circumstances are xsopposed to havg led to ate taall
act,