Star.
London, England, 1823-01-07 00:00:00

TWELFTH NIGHT.

Those annual objects of attraction for country folks and chil-
dren, yclept Twelfth Cakes, were yesterday exhibited in the
windows of the different confectimsers, in all their usual splendour
and variety of decoration. Not only al " the beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, and the fishes of the ~ea," were Wirt'. into
regaisition, but man in every shape, " from the sublime to the
ridiculous." The Philosopher and the Harlequin were to be
seen exhibiting on the same stage, and of the two the latter had
by far the most admirers. The m.sst ingenious and beautifully
executed thing we aw, was the " Adoration of the three Wise
Mtn," done in sugar, which appeared in JARILIN'S window, in
Bond-street---the grove of palm was admirably done. There
was also in this shop a perfect model of the Tread 'Mill, likewise
In sugar. The City in this, as in everything that concerns the
palate, took a decided lead in point of substance and solidity.
The immense crowds assembled at the different shops afforded a
good opportunity, and, in some instances, a rich harvest to pick-
pockets. At a window in Oxford-street, about five o'clock, a
gentleman had his gold watch and seals stolen.
The Marquis of hearty entertained a gay party last evening
at Kisnbolton Castle, the venerable seat of the Dyke of Man-
chester; a ,linner was given to a large parry, and in the evening
a juvenile circle drew King and Queen with great delight.
Colonel llstr.ntr.entertainedapartylastnightin Vimpole-street.
Colonel WING:a:Li, SfILVITQI:II had a splendid pasty the same
evening, at his seat atMaltlon,in Kent.

Mrs. Pl rpr. gave a Ball and Supper at Clapham.
Mrs..VauGuArt entsrtained a small party in Manchester -square.

THEATRES.

DRURY-LANs.-If extraordinary exertion-in the
managenient of a Theatre giro to. the Manager a
claim to public support, then, most certainly, the
spirited lessee of this
,splendid establishment is well
entitled to public patrsnage. -Onft etritihoit week-
has elapsed since, in compliance with:the eXprtesSiori
of .disapprobation on the part of theltuidienet, . the,
Pantomime, which had been long in pregaraticio, and
the getting up of which had beeli. a heavrchangeMii
the treasury, . was. withdrawn : yet so active hAtoe the
hianaKePs and. Dirierots of this depaiiiiin't the'
Theatre reen, -alai they last night': procioneetiriottrerr
laiete or th-eisithe character for the amusement. of the
Wilda; Mks; • .Thir:nekeHarleqiiinade is produced'
:under, 4,10 e -title, of ,The,Goltka 4.46 or, Harlequin
;anal 4k; .
.apPeirs" t fray.,
hung i o'Ar-the Piiiii2Miine.'teliatttiene a triii
esta-
:bli •;• liadoW -frate-, we seen- -a
,eieei biithiiikstriptitm iacceeckwitfctheinvaltheugh-
neither - pains, •tAlense, soy talent, have. been. wanted ;
and from- lhe .of,the .curtAo,l4,4,evenink, it.
was quite apparent that a prejUdiaprettiteVagiu.nit
the piece. The lieauty of the introcitielerrieeileri,
however, ispecially:-IVievirof Worsd-t atter7u'
tape, with the change; to "the:Fairy. Lake by moon-
light, and a second transition to a romantic Land-
scape at sun-rise, overpowered every symptom of
discontent, and callt44 forth:theioudest applause.-1

'ln this scene the busrnets 'Of-the 'Pantomime com-
'silences, Colin (..lt mow Ay) is transformed into Harle-
quin; Phillis (Miss Tau) becomes Columbine, Roger
Rocket. (Sourstay) is changed to Clown, and Nicko-
las Racket assumes, by the touch of the Fairy's wand,
the form of the whimsical Pantaloon. The Galleries,

in this last individual, soon recognised BLANCHARD,
late of the Coburg Theatre, decidedly the best Pan-
taloon of the day, who has been engaged by the
Management. He was received with loud acclama-
tions, and the Piece proceeded smoothly through a
scene or two, when a partial failure in one of the
movements, excited the ire of a few pertutbedspirits,
who, candour obliges us to declare, appeared rather
to be actuated by a spirit of prejudice than of fair
criticism ; they were quickly put down by a great
preponderance of applause. The scenery which fol-
' lowed was much of it of the most beautiful and splen-
did description. The several Performers exerted
themselves to the utmost. On the falling of the
, curtain, RIDGWAY came forward to announce the
Piece for repetition ; and, though.there 'was a slight
opposition from the party above alluded to, its friends
had a decided and overwhelming majority.
COVENT-GARDEN.-Mr. MACREADY's performance
9f
_kirginius, for the first time this season, attracted a
cry crowded and brilliant audience last night. Mr.
C. Kessatais /cilia: possessed its usual fire and effect;
and Miss Foote was charmingly interesting as Vir-
'aim, Mrs. VINING played the part of the Nurse
for the first time, and gave it as much importance as
k is susceptible of receiving. The Pantomime fol-
lowed, and went off admirably.
ADELPII t.—The Pablk seemed to be so completely
taken with the freaks of Tons, Jerry, and Logic, that
the Proprietors determined to
.continue the, adven-
tares of these heroes through a trip to Paris, and to
give some of the humours of the French metropolis;
and in this cruize they are accompanied by their for-
mer friend, Mr. Green, of Tooley-street, by way of a
make-we/et, as the Corinthian expresses it. This
gentleman of the regular Cockney school gives the
title to the Piece, enacted for the first time last night,
which is " Green in France." The scenery is beauti-
ful and accurate, being taken at great expense from
drawings made on the spot. They consist of views of
Dover and Calais Piers and Harbour, of the Thuil-
leries and Luxembourg Palaces, of the Palais Royale,
Charni s Elysee, Tivoli Gardens, Caffe des Milks Co-
lonnes, &c. &c. Wnascu and REEVE enact the Co-
rinthian and his country pupil, Jerry Hawthorn.
HEE RING was the new Logic, and Mr. WILKINSON
personated Mr. Green, of Tooiey-street, with mtich
whimsicality. The Piece was well received, and
much applauded.

Extract from the Daily Journal Newfraper. of
January 1, 1722:
" Last week a very considerable sum of money was :ent Iwo
the Erchequer at 3 per cent.
" On Sunday a woman vu seized near London-wail, for
wearing a gown faced wStb calico, and being counstlied before
a Magistrate, and rtfusitig,to pay the penalties inibcted by the
Statute, she was committed to the Consider.'
earns or aostrz or rain amens.
South Sea - InOi
Swolvibladc Bawls - aus. per cent. dis.