Star.
London, England, 1809-10-26 00:00:00

THF47 RES.

COVENT-CARDEN.--Last night the performances
were The Man of the World, and The Jubilee. The two
first acts were distinguished by unbounded appli—use
bestowed on Mr. CooxE, in every instance when he
appeared in the character of S:r Pertinax lir'Sycoltiant
and a determined and marked disapprobation of Mr.
CHARLES KENIRLE, in the character of Egerton. We
never witnessed applause and censure more distinctly
directed towards two individuals on the stage. Mrs.
H. JOHNSTON made her first appearance this season,
as Lady Rodulftha. At the rising of the curtain,
and until the commencement of half-price, the home
was as thin of company as we ever witnessed it.
There were about half a dozen in the centre of the
pit, who commenced the uproar, and six persons were
taken before the Mag'strates at now-street.
Several skirmishes took place in the boxes; one, in
particular, in the 4th box from the stage, on thz right
hand side of it, in the second tier. The plicards,
confined to the pit, were few, but they were roared in
triumph. The following were the most conspicuous :
" King John's Road to Ruin."
" King John shall humble to John Bull."
" King George for ever—Managers never."
A ring was then formed in the pit, in the centre of
which this, with other placards, was hoisted in tri-
umph and loud huzzas.

11 was expected that the Jubilee, a new musical sletc4,,
in honour of our beloved Sove, eign, would be heard
with respect ; but en the drawing up of the curtain,
as great a noise as ever was hear.: at any period re-
sounded through the house, and not a *void of the
performance could be heard.
The music was by REEVE, but we cannot speak of
it, as we heard it not, nor even the kettle.drums—itb
was all pantomime : but the spectacle in the last act
was as rich a treat as ever was witnessed. The
scene was a seaport illuminated, and a representa-
tion of a first-rate man of war, lying at anchor in a
bay, which had the most magnificent effect, and
from her 50 guns were tired. The next appcarance
on the stage was a military band, bearing trophies
of England's *victories by land, viz. Gibraltar,
Alexandria, Maida, Vimiera, Quebec, and Serin-
gapatam. The followers of this band were a body of
seamen, bearing insignias of our naval victories,
the Nile, the Channel, Cape St. Vincent, INT)rth
Sea, Trafalgar, and India. To these followed
cna-
racters of British manufacturers and artists, bear-
ing the various insignias of Commerce, and the
Arts. This, as we have before observed, w.ts the
grandest spectacle we have ever yet witnessed.—
The clamour having completely prev,•oted the
songs being heard, we cannot speak of their merits.
The performers sang' God save the King,' and Rule
Britannia,' in full strength, previous to the com-
mencement of the play, which was received with en-
thusiastic plaudits. The same was not the case at
the close of the performance, when God save ,he
King' was sung by the strength of the house ; but
so great was the tumult that not a word could be
heard.

LYCEUM.—Last night, after the conic sketch of
SiAvester Daggerwood, was exhibited a new nitpick' Ara.
matic entertainment, in two acts, c:iied Britain's
lee. Thiepiece, which exhibits evident tokens ol xe-npo.
rary and hasty composition, is yet mai ked with strong
and genuine traits of wit, humour, and in,rennity.
The allusions to the subject of the Jubilee are at once
pointed, frank, generous, and wise, dnd the stieng:h
and energies of the company were very judiciously
selected and combined to give the best effect to tne
design.
At the close of the scene the representa:ien r.f a ',hip
of scar was exhibited at the b ie.: of the s—tge, with
four flags displayed, while " Rule Britannia" was
sung in full chorus.

OPERA-HousE.—This scene of splendour was last
night visited by a numerous asseniblagt: of Lades
and Gentlemen in masks and private dresces. The
Grand Pagoda was illuminated by a pro:usion of
lamps, which made a most d,zzling appearancee-.
The golden dragons, and other Chinese figures, pro.
duced a most striking effect, and, in short, the whole
presented a spectacle of mirth and loyalty suiable to
the happy occasion of the meeting. The band struck
up a reel' about eleven o'clock, when dancing com-
menced, and continued with little intermissioD until
the supper was prepared. The cold collation v. as ex-
cellent, and arranged with mich taste ; the wines
were alsi of the best quality, and many a bumper
was circulated to the health and long life of the best
of Kings.

The Ships in the Downs were yesterday dressed
with colours, and fired a salute at one o'clock; in ho-
nour of the day, which appeared exceedinsly grand;
the Marines being drawn up, also fired a h u-de-joy.
The Mayor and Corporation dined together at the
Court-Hall, Deal, which was brilliantly illumina:ed ;
and a ball was given in the evening.
At the entertainment given on Lhe 9th instant, all
Hillsborough, in consequence of the Marquis of
,DOWNSIIIRE coming of age, to about 4500 of his ten-
antry in thatneighbuurLood 20 ox' n, 5u shetp.. f,OO
plum-puddings, as many pies, .50 hogsheads of Ale,
bread,

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ebOck, and bread, ch(•ese, Se. in prop-rtion, wt.re
Elvin, It is with infinite concern we sure Oa, • d lonel
UTiVed SEYMOUR, Colonel of the brave 23d Light Dragons,
angers. is returned from Spain in every alarming site of health.