Star.
London, England, 1827-10-06 00:00:00

THE THEATRE.

DROU.T.LANIL
Last night a yomug Lady, Named GRANT, Mae het
first appearance on any stage, we believe, as well as he
debut on these boards. The character selected for the
occasion was Diana Vernon, in the musical Drama ef
.Roh Boy Macgregor ; and in selecting an imarstiag
rather than an ostentatious character, in which to make
het metric. Miss GillSfT aboard hit good sense._
Tht example is a most Nemplary one. Her •
nt
last night most have been very flattering to her—ie new
gracious, friendly, and considerate in the calms. Se
lamed the character of Diana Fate* exceedingly wet
Her figure is good and imposing ; is eery genteel,
of lather tall stature; and her general demeanour ea
easy, graceful, and lady-like. Her co•antersatue si
haadsoine and interesting, and is not without impe
siveness, and it had withal the charm of modesty,_
Her pone* ei a vocaliser hare been evidently cue
voted with care, and with no ordinary degree of
cess. Her voice is full-toted, and of very consid
compass, with reference more especially so its spe
tones, which are remarkably clear and briltim:
her science and judgment seem to keep ray fair pm
with her Total qualifications ; and, judging of Min 6
display last night, as Diana Fernox, we may *
pronounce that, with this young Lady, there it e
nealeriel of a decidedly useful and valuable scngstrs,
especially if she continues to study and practice
chaste style of singing ; cleat articulation, and tasull
rather than elaborately adorned executer. Arnim
is frequently dangerous to youthful candidate k
public favour, because where they are look al
most profuse with decoration, however puff, then
they are but too often the most vociferously whaled.
'dia. GRA tar shewed that she could resort to onnietal

rxecution—but she also proved that her resoeren
of first-rate order, independently of the aid *fawn
• The first air tia:criptive of the anxiety of ha sits

betvieen love, duty, and the danger of ern% era
curia admirably, and with scarcely any anis:Mob
the orchestra ; and its pensive character was &mini
to with more feeling and pensiveness than sceit
petted from so much youth and inexperience as tie q
It displayed most effectively she singularly Eke;
and melodious tones of her voice, and that berm
and posers are very completely wader controL
was so mach modest merit and touching pathos's
the performance, that it was promptly and Wail
cored. The audience were well tewarded for three
pliment justly extended to the youthful songstress; i
having is some degree recovered from the trepidst
resulting from just entering on the stage, aoJ obtai
more self-possession. Min GRANT executed the air is
increased merit. In the dint which Witmed
evinced the power and COMMA of bee voice—'
was not adequately saccade& In the subsets
performances, Miss GRANT, sustaining the room
her first effm, especially in as air adapted Ord! kg
the Italian, experienced still more epcouragiq
plause; and by her efforts, warrant the most flaw
expectations from more mama studies, and lei
experience on the boards. The masicaldearossal
tones, and the general purity of her style of dor
are greatly in her favour. In her dialogue, sbe
dot
successfully overcome temerity. Far some limit!
rather imperfectly audible; but she spoke diaie
and more elevation of voice only is wanted.
LISTON personated the honest, as well as W.
Bailie ; and provoked the mirth of the audience CO
scene where his laugh-exciting countenance prod
itself. Mr. BROWNE is the best Dougal we barer
The half-human sounds which he utters are peri6
true to Sir WALTER SC,iTT'S description of the 11
barbarian in his novel. The part of Rai ROY'
sustained very efficiently by Mr. WALLACE. TIN 0!
was indeed altogether well performed, and wolf
oat for Wednesday, amidst approblOon very el
siastically expressed.

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His Grace the Duke of Wat.toorow is eiped
Leaden on Monday next, front his tour in the North.
Friday a most splendid dinner entertainment!
eves by Mr. and Mrs. Warson 'NYLON, at Erie Stoke 1
Company &ambled in the Library.
bT. JAMES'S PA RIC.—M any bricklayers are MS
wort, forming drains of a foot square tinder the footpatio,ol
will have tie effect of keeping the walks perfectly drlie
allsat
The plan on the north side wilt soon develope itself, as a vast 0
her of workmen are employed digging gravel, and layini k 6
where the walks have been marked out.
BERRKttAMTITEAD, 0cr.5.--Our Club Ball took pi
last night, and was attended' by all the beauty
fashion for miles around. The Stewards were the N
quis of SALISBURY and Mr. DOSSIER ; and it was h
as usual, at the King's Arms Assembly Houses
Ball Room was elegantly fitted opt and the s'
altogether was highly gratifying. Dancing console,
at half past ten o clock. The refreshments were cf
first order; supper was laid for MU; the wine' ir
excellent. In fact, nothing was wanting that could('
tribute to the comfort rf the company. Dancil
not cease until a late hour.
Yesterday the Irish and English B lards of S
of the I
were to be consolidated. The management
partmeot is to be placed under the cortn.ol
s
English Cornistiifioners. The It ish Comniissiorei
to retire on tleir pezent salaries. All the gre'l Der
meats of the Revenue, the Excise, Customs, S•
hare s
allO.
been consolidated between the two countries in Pun"
(with the sole exception of the Post 01fi.e)
of the provisions of the Act of Uttion.