Star.
London, England, 1825-05-24 00:00:00

FASHIONABLE iNTELLIGExCE.

The Bishop of Exeter had a grand dinner party yeiterday at his
house in Great George-street, Westminster.
'rhe Countess Sr. Antonio's musical patty on Sunday evening in
Hanover-square, was attended by the Duke of Devonshire, and
nearly 300 of the baud tot.
Charles Wynn, Esq. M. P. had a dinner party yesterday at his
house, Whitet al%
Dowager Lady Neave had a select party yesterday evening at her
house, in Albemarle-street.
Yesterday, Prince Leopold had a numerous Dinner Party at
Marlborough house.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Northampton left town yester-
day, for their seat, Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire.
The Earl Spencer left town yesterday, for his seat, Althorp,
Northamptonshire.
Lady Fielding has arrived in St.Jatries's-place,fromWarwiekshire.
Gtneral Archdall, M. P. left town yesterday, for Ireland.
Colonel Lowther, M P. arrived yesterday at his house in Bruton-
street, from Westmorland.
Arrivals at Shea 's Hotel, Lower Brook-street :—Mr. and Mrs.
Gilders, front Lancashire ; the Bev. G. Townley, from Cambridge.
Arrivals at Kirkham's Hotel, Lower Brook-street: Lord and
lady Belhaven, from Brighton; Lord and Lady Kinnard, from
a tour ; Mr. and Mrs. Sadler, from ditto.—Departures from ditto
Captain and Mrs. Norton, for Paris; W. Chetwynd, Esq. for
Lancahire ; T. Hopkins, Esq. for Cheltenham.

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The very fine
'nation to the
seen in all dii
their various
Thousands ruralized
ful outlets, to snuff the fragrant breeze; while others in-
haled the pure air by indulging in aquatic excursions.
The latter, in consequence of the accommodation and
certainty of the Steam-boats in performing their excur-
sions, are become particuloly popular. The amuse-
ments of the Metropolis were not neglected, as they at-

tracted much company.
COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.
SHAIESPEARE'S Tragedy of Julius Omar was last
night performed at this Theatre. Mr. YOUNG appeared
in the character of Brutus. and Mr. CHARLES KEMaLE
in that of Mare• Antony. It is unnecessary to add, that
both acquitted themselves to the satisfaction of the
audience. In the speech of Antony over the dead body
of emir the latter was particularly effective. Mr.
COOPER, as Cassius, was, as usual, excellent. The House

Was crowded in every part,
DRURY-LANE.
The play of Faustus and the alerpieee of Abon Has.
san were list night repeated at this Theatre, and gave
full scope to the Syren tones of Miss STEPHENS, and the
judicious acting of TERRY and WALLACE.
lIAYMARKET THEATRE.
Last night, As You Like It. interspersed with music,
as represented het etofore at the Winter Theatres, was
played at this house. Madame VESTRIJ was Rosalind,
for the first time ; and Mr. MUD& made his first appear-
ance on these boards as the melancholy, musing Jacques.
Mrs. Humity played Audrey, and Mr. J. RUSSELL re-
presented Touchstone, in consequence, said the bills, of
Mr. Dow roN's indisposition. The Hosolind of Madame
VESTRIS was an exquisite performance ; all vivacity,
melody, and excellence. The " Cuckoo song" was
managed with admirable archness and skill. It was
enthusiastically encored. Mr. MUDS, if we remember
rightly, we have seen before at one of the Winter Thea,
tres. He has a good figure, manly tones, and an
expressive countenance. His delivery of the several
passages of the moody moralizing of Jacques, who has
" a melancholy all his own," was judicious and im-
pressive ; and the philosophical snarling at Orlando,
for carving love-verses on toe trees, was discreet and
effective. He was very favourably received, and the
play was announced for repetition on a future evening
amidst warm plaudits.
ENGLISH OPERA-HOUSE.
At this Theatre, MATHEWS was quite at Home, and
afforded, as usual, much amusement to the company,
by disclosing the contents of his Memorandum-Book,
which will be shut the week after next for the season.
Sinew's Wage was well attended ; and at the ROYAL AWOL
Tariatax, by the novelty of the representation of Vauxhall, and the
riding of two wild horses by Deemer, without saddles or bridles,
were much applauded.—Tbe New SORRILY Tnealaz produced a
succession's of novelties; among which Ekber in Egypt was well
received ; as also a new Pantomime, called Horrification.—The
Cowes Tnwraz also produced some successful novelties.
Tns Dsosassa, in the Regent's Park, was patronised by a suc-
cession of company during the whole of the day. The bright wea-
ther added considerably to the effect of this extraordinary and un-
rivalled illusion. This Exhibition must be seen to be duly appre-
ciated, as it surpasses description. The subjects which it represents
are peculiarly interesting.
The Panoaassa, in Leicester-square, was also well attended.—
Nothing can exceed the faithful representation of Edinburgh, which
impresses the spectator with a correct idea of that magnificent City
and its lofty suburbs.
The COI3IOIIIAMA. in Regent-street, had an ample share of visitors.
It is an ingenious exhibition, and merits particular attention.
Tux Peatreaernse PAWORAMAi at Spring Gardens, differs from
the others. It presents a variety of subjects, which are uncommonly
interesting, as they are represented with fidelity, and reels to the
mind transactions of the first importance.
GREENWICH FAIR.
We feared from what we had heard that the holiday
folks would have been deprived of the amusements ge-
nerally afforded them at the famed resort, " Greenwich
Fair; but on attending there yesterday we were agree-
ably surprised at finding scarcely any diminution in the
fund of amusement. Everything had a very gay ap-
pearance, and owing to the auspicious state of the day,
the roads leading from the metropolis to the scene of
mirth were thronged with company. As early as one
o'clock the town. of Greenwich was full of visitors, and
the victualling houses on the road presented a very ani-
mated appearance, as they were crowded the whole of
the day. The large space leading to Deptford Creek was
the chief place of attraction, where the booths of accom-
modation, exhibitions, Sec. were in great numbers, and
tastefully arranged; the proprietors seemed to outvie
each other in keeping good order amongst the company
assembled. The Crown and Anchor Tavern was very
well displayed. The ball-room in the rear of the re-
freshment room was, most spacious; it was upwards of
SOO feet in depth and 80 wide, and at one period of the
evening there were 4,000 persons dancing at the same
time. The booth was one blaze of light, beilig illumi-
nated with upwards of 10,000 party-coloured lamps,
displayed in different devices. The orchestra was com-
posed of musicians of some celebrity, and consisted of
21 members. Quadrilles and country dances were the
order of' the evening ; and the proprietor, in order to
give satisfaction to the Magistrates of the district, cleated
the establishment before twelve o'clock. •

The Index Expurgatorius, a book containing the
list of works prohibited by the See of Rome, was it-
self prohibited in Piedmont !
SUDDEN DEATH OF Conn THE ComPosaa.—Mr.
D. Coans, well known as a composer and teacher of
eminence for the last 50 years, in London_ and Edin-
burgh, expired at Hampstead, on Sunday, aged SS.—
During the last six years, a very rapid decay of nature
was •isible, and within the last six months fits of in-
sanity were rather frequent; the increasing infirmity
of his mind had rendered it necessary to employ a
medical person to have the care of him, and a doctor
was appointed to whom the deceased was well known..
He was to have removed next week, when death
hastily removed him from this world. Oa Sunday he
appe +red more hearty than usual, and said to an old
acquaintance who came to dine with him, " I am glad
you are come, for I suppose I shall not see you so
often after to-day, as I remove to Dr. -- on Tues-
day or Wednesday." He sat down to dinner apparently
in the best health and spirits, and ate heartily, till
Ihe suddenly fell back in his chair ; a rattling was
heard in his throat', he attempted to grasp a jug of
rea.er, water was instantly given him, his neckcloth
loosened, &c. but the jaw fell, and he was no more.
The neatest surgeon was instantly sent for, under an
idea that he had cli-k:d himself; but it proved not to
be the case: it is supposed io be an apoplectic fit. He
had been a remarkably abstemious man, and never
had any illness but the gout during his life.

FT•itiONDA Y AMaslMerili. '• 1
fine weather, :4dai gave spirit and ani-
e good folks( of 'the Petropolis, who wbre
irections in motion to enjoy, according to
tastes, the amusements of the holidays.
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