Star.
London, England, 1830-07-13 00:00:00

THEATRICAL INTELLIGENCE.

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Coecossruse.—The Picture of St. Paul before Agrippa, painted I
by Alr. Blarsden, and now exhibiting at the Colosseum, &105 e...
park, continues to attract considerable attention, and has received the
approbation of several distinguished artists for the boldness of its
execution, the judicious colouring, the expression of the characters.
and the composition It is on a very large male, and is a successful
effort to revive the grand style of historical painting. There is so
great a deficiency of this branch of the art in this countty, that it
requires to be cherished and encouraged, and will induce Mr. Mars-
den. we hope, to give additional specimens of his talent.
VAUXHALL GARDENS.—Notwithstanding the lowering and in-
constant aspect of the day, which doubtless deterred many from vi.
siting this agreeable place of entertainment, there was a full and
respectable attendance at the Gardens last night. Is was agreeable
to witness this, because we think the spirited proprietors of
this establishment are entitled to the patronage of the public
for the pains they have taken in catering for its amusement ;
more especially when we recollect the great sacrifices they
must have made during the two last seasons—the worst and
most unfavourable we ever remember. Undismayed by these
adverse circumstances they have made even additional exer-
tions, and rendeted the Gardens more attractive than before.
—The Vaudeville was excellently performed, and Mrs. Ferzwit.-
LIAX was 'Amiable in the buoyant archness with which she re.
presented the character assigned to her. Her song of "My boa
and my horse" was loudly and deservedly applauded She was also
very happy in the amusing duet of "Mr. Jeremy," in which she
was ably supported by Wist.tasts. This song was encored. The
amusements of the evening concluded with the fireworks and gr.,ml
hydropyric pageant, which far exceeds that of the last year, and, if
the gardens presented no other attraction, would render them well
worthy of a visit. In consequence of the lying in state of his late
Majesty on Wednesday, the Gardens will be open to-night ; and
on Saturday the juvenile fete will take place, on a scale of, we ate
told, unusual magnificence.
11 vitae xET THEATRE..—.This Theatre MASS densely crowded
as possible last night. From the time of the opening of the doors
numbers continued incessantly pouring in until there was not apses
left for one single person more in any part of the house; The at.
traction was the announced last appearance of Mr. Kr.tx, and
the tragedy chosen on the occasion was Kin / Lear. Mr.
KEAN'S performance wax characterised throughout by all that
spirit and feeling which we have noticed in his late performances,
and the usual well-earned applause accompanied him in every
scene. At the fall of the curtain, Mr. COOPER, after having
been forced to retire by the deafening clamours that were raised
for Klux, led that gentleman on the stage, who having at last suc-
ceeded in gaining a hearing, addressed the audience in the following
words ;—" LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—Fatigue and ill health
prevent me from expressing my acknowledgments to you as
could wish, but 1 assure you that they are felt here (striking
his bosom energetically,) where they will be rivetted fur ever.—
( Here Mr. KEAN appeared much agitated, and after the
applause had again subsided continued.) I am so much
overcome by my feelings, and my constitution is so impaired,
th at I can only repepeat that from my heart I thank you."
• sinking of Mr. KEAN'S voice, and the cheers from all parts
of the house, rendered the latter part of' his speech almost inaudible,
and, after bowing, he retired. Though his manner seemed to con-
firm the truth of the statement that this was his last appearance
(with the exception of his benefit) yet there was nothing in his
speech to strengthen the idea.
ROYAL ACADEMY or Mrste.—We have just seen an interest-
ing report which the Committee of the Royal Academy of Music
have published, containing the names of the pupils who are now
students at the Academy, and of those who have left, divided into
two classes. It appears that this report has proved very satisfac-
tory in general; for It clearly proves how extensive has been the be-
nefit afforded by this Institution. So manifest has this become, that
it is now plead under the immediate sanction of his MAJESTY'S Go-
vernment as one of the chartered societies of' the country. Many of the
most distinguished students in the academy have received, throughout
the country, the most marked and encouraging attentions at the se-
veral festivals, as well as at the public concerts in London t at
the private concerts of the Nobility and Gentry, as well as having
been selected instructors in private families. We may take
an opportunity of pointing out the merits and the
claims of the Academy on a future occasion ; meantime,
we cannot close this brief notice of it without stating the very
high gratification which we ourselves, as lovers of the Fine Arts.
have derived, both from the establishment and the success which
have hitherto attended the labours of the committee.

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