Star.
London, England, 1814-07-27 00:00:00

Aoriarr THEATRE:

The Managers of this popular place of amuse-
ment for the inhabitants of the Eastern part of the
Metropolis, continue to conduct their Eitablishment
with uncommon spirit. Last night SHERID IN's clas-
sical Comedy of 'llse Rivals, which, with skilful ma-
nagement, has been made to assume the form of a
Burletta, was produced before an overflowing au-
dience. The 4. fiery Duke," Sir Anthony Absolute, was
most ably supported by Mr. KENT, who threw into
the part all the effect which the author could have
' intended, and which was received with thunders of
applause The scene with his son, in which he affects
to stifle his anger, was most exquisitely represented.
Mrs. KeNT performed the part of Julia with a nai-
vete and sweetness which secured her an unbounded
share of approbation, and manifested capabilities
which, if cultivated, cannot fail to raise her to cele-
brity in the walk of sentimental Comedy. This was
her 2d appearance on the Stage, and making allow-
ance for that diffidence which is the inseparable corn.
panion of rising merit, her reception was highly flat
tering.
Mrs. SIMS, as Lydia Languish,. was deservedly re-
ceived with that applause which she never fails to at-
tract, and which she so eminently merits.
A slight but entertaining Scotch Dance, executed
by a very pretty Corm de Balls, was introduced be-
tween the Play and the Farce, and afforded great
amusement. The music was wholly Caledonian..

There was an overflowing audience List night at
the Haymarket Theatre, when DOWTON performed
Sir Francis Gripe in the Busy Body, in his usual style
(if excellence. The characters in the Play acre alto-
gether well supported.

The Comic Opera of The Privateer was performed
at the Lyceum Theatre last night. The Sir Benja-
min Dove of Mr. Loviconove, and the Lady Dove of
Mrs. SPARKS, were admirable .performances. Miss'
KELLY's Sophia was spirited and entertaining. This
young Lady improves daily, both in her ing and
singing• : her song of • " What it Love ?" iv as rap.
turously encored.—The new Farce of Sharp and Kat
followed, and received great applause from a crowded
and fashionable audience.

Mr. MATHEWS and Mr. TERRY, are recovering
very slowly from their late severe accident. The
former is bruised in a terrific manner, and it is appre-
hended it will be many days before the Public will
again be delighted with seeing this great and deserved
favourite resume his professional labours on the boards
of the Haymarket Theatre.
VAUXIIALL GARDENg.—Monday evening there was
another numerous and very brilliant assemblage at
this delightful promenade. Among the distinguished
in the splendid circle were—His Royal Highness the
Duke of CLARENCE, the Russian, Austrian, Prussian,
Spanish, and Portuguese Ambassadors, &c. &c.
Yesterday Mr. SADLER commenced his preparations
at Burlington-house, for his ascension on Friday, ac-
'companied by a Lady and his son.
When the gallant veteran BLUCHER visited New.
market, he expres'sed a desire to witness the horse
named after him, and which won the Oaks, in the
manner in which he run. Arnold, the jockey who,
rode the horse for the Derby, mounted him in his
colours, and gave him a gallop. The gallant veteran
rode him next, and after alighting saluted him, and
.
expressed lAiself highly gratified.
BOXING..••••A severe pitched battle for 29 guineas
a side was fought on Monday, at Ridge Common, Ox-
fordshire, between Benjamin Forrester, a farmer, and
Samuel riartlet, a butcher. The comhatants were
cousins, both said to be affectionately attacked to a
young widow in the village, and it was this which led
to the first dispute. They were athletic young"Pnrii
of 13 stone. The battle was maintained with the most
determined resolution one hour and a quarter, when
Forrester gave in. Both were blind after an hour's
fighting, and above one hundred heavy hits were ex-
changed.
Raw Ellcrly, the celebrated Yorkshire runner;
has matched kirnself to run at the Yrlk. August
Meeting, 100 miles in eighteen hours—betting is 20
to 1 on time.

Monday se'nnight, for a wager, Mr.,Chrirlopher
Alba, of Doncastcr, butcher, run 2`l;► yards eight
times over, forwards and backwards (being the dis-
tance of one mile) with, ut turning himself, which he
performed 18 seconds under einht minutes.