Star.
London, England, 1816-09-10 00:00:00

7 HGATRES.

CnvENT•GAnDex.--This fa;ourite resort of the
V+'aries•of Pleasure epeoed yesterday for this `Ninth
Season. with the play of Pizarro and the entertain-
ment of The Mi/hr and his Men. The House has
undergone some little alteration during the recess.—
Two Boxes have been elegantly fitted up for the
reception of the Prince and Princess of Con Juno, and
the Duke and Duchess of GLOUCESTER, in positions
which will appear by the 'Sowing sketch of the re-
ative situations of the principal Boars :

KING'S BID[. PROSIPTER'S SIDE.
Mr. Coutts (Orchestra Boxes). I.atly Spencer.
Duke of Bedford. S Ore- S•agei • Puke of Devonfhire.
/ /bon. M trqui: of St..fford.
Prince Regent. *Duke of York.
Prince and Princess Cohourg. Duke of Gloucester.

or TWO PAIR STAIRS.
Mr. II Irrig. (Over Staze Doors) Mr. Kemble.
I cr. J 11.,l'an.i. Lord ligrtmont.
Mr. Mai tiodate, Lord Cholmondeley
Lariy o).!:ltlktr.t. Mr. Rigby.
Lady Lucas. ---
Marquis of Sat-bury.
U. Auger stem,
• They hare it alternate weeks.
These fir•xes are surmolanted by handsome cornices,
which harmonize well with the other supetbdecora-
tions of the Theatre, the gilding of which has been

Lord Shannon.

freshened on this occasion.
The grand entrance stair-case from Bow-street has
been ornamented with a new magnificent gas chan-
delier. It is suspended from the riding, and the gas
is brought down seven tubes, which pass through one
large funnel, from which they diverge and form a
circle of six lights, with a seventh in the centre, each
of which is enclosed in a common glass, and also in
one of considerable dimensions in the form of a bell,
which is tastefully ornamented with wreaths of
&was, and to which some beautiful lustres are ap.
peoded. The spaces between the expanding tubes
are filed up with roses, thistles, and shasnrotis, in gold
—objects which, pleasing in themselves, are here
particularly appropriate, as they are completely in
unison with the embellishments of the interior of the
building. Two single gas lamps appear over the
doors at the extremity of the entrance hall, which
open into the Shakespeare room, but the rich 'flood
of light furnished front the seven tubes of the chan-
delier we have just mentioned, is so potent as to make
every auxiliary blaze unnecessary. This new orna-
ment attracted much attention, and was deservedly
admired.
The Play, according to custom on the first night
of the season, WAS preceded by " God save Me King,"
which was sung by the vocal performers, and received
with all the usual demonstrations of satisfaction and
pleasure. In Pizarro, the principal actors were ho-
noured with a hearty welcome on their first appear-
ance. Mr.Vovso, as Rolla, Mr:FERRY, As Las Cas.:s,
and Mr. C. as aliox.z.), were pat ticularly dis-
tinguished. The thunders (.1 applatne which an-
nounced their entrance were r,:lt unfiequently repeat-
ed in the coarse of the evening, a.+ their approved
talents were developed in their respective characters.
Miss B,),.yrit, as Cora, displayed great energy and
feeling ; anal NliS. EGERION, who acted Elvira for
the first time, obtained consi.ltrable applause. Butt-
torstont filled the part of Pizarro v. 11.11 ail his wsonted
ability ; and the subordinate characters were, fur the
matt part, very well sustained.
ENGLIsiI Orcia-tionsx.—Last night, previous to
the pertormance of Rich and Poor, Mr. BARTLEY came
forward and addressed the ;Itclience as follows :
Lam es AND Geri"! LEMEN—Cirvir,wance4 having rendered
it necessary that I should solteit the favour ot your avention for
a few ntomeets, I request permissimi to real what I 11a*Ve to ad-
dress to you, in order to guard against the possibidty of miscou-
ception or figure misrepreseetation."
Mr. BARTLEY then proceeded to read the following
statement :
44 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...-It is with great regret that I
am called upon to address you on a subject closely connected with
your amusements in this '1 heatre. Ihe Proprietor has never yr t
obtruded on :he Public, the grievous injuries he has pare/tally
sustained irom the opposition of the Patentees; but eha: °mast-
Sion has now assumed so strong a character of oppression and per-
secution, as even to extend itself to the instraments of your
amusements—the untiffending Performers. The Performers,
Ladies and Gentlemen, are thereby deprived of the means of ob-
taining a part of their subsistence' since they are even prohibited
from appearing bt:ore you at this Theatre on the alternate nights,
when there are no representations at the other*, and when they
consequently receive no salary.
" At the opening of the New English Opera House this season,
the Proprietors i.f Govent-garden theatre peremptorily prohi-
bited Mr. and Mts. lasro (who had still a season of their en-
. peement here unexpired) from acting in this place. To this
unexampled aft of rigour and restriction they were compelled co
*Omit, in apprehension of the infliction of heavy penalties, or
perhaps, dismissal from that Theatre, although their engagement
to the Propriuter of the English Opera was made three years ago
(and acted upon during two seasom) vri:hout the slightest hint of
abjection on the part of the Covent-garden Proprietors.
44 Some accommodation its regard to Performers was, how-
ever, permitted by the Sub-Committee of Drury-lane, Serum
the Props itior of this Theatre had the power of affording them
an equivalent. his equivalent consisted (by a priority of enme-
ment) in the valuable services of a young Lady who never ap-
pears upon these, or any whir boards, without receiving the
Warmest testimonies ot public approbation and esteem.
Lames AND Gem.saisn---The accommodation to which
I have alluded is now withdrawn. An offer has been tendered
by the Proprietor of this Theatre, through me, of making every
reasonable sacrifice of his interests in favour of Drury-lane
Theatre. in otdr to protrote a good understanding, and to this
offer, not wi, h standing repeated upplications, I have nut been able
to obtain an answer.
" It is far from our intention to attribute blame to the Sub-
Committee coxescrlvetr. The Sub-Committee is composed
ot Nublemen and Gentlemen from whom nothing but fairness
end liberal feelings can be anticipated; but, I have received from
a sigh Individual of that Committee, a verbal communication,
that none of the Performers belonging to Drury-lane !heave
will be ly him permitted in future to appear before you on these
boards; and it has also been intimated to me that the service of
the young lady in question will eot be serpfsped or received, at
Drary lane Theatre by that Individual (on his own responsibility)
until after the close of the English Opera House for the season.
" Lam ES AND GINTLESItti—It has been deemed necessary
to thus much, in order to account for the non-appearance
of Air:. oitC: ex and Mrs. Ha axowx this evening, although their
statues are in the Play Bills. Although Drury lane Theatre is
closed this evening, and their services are consequently neither
required nor PAID yea, they have received intimation that to
peril:ant here would be at their own pwil, and would perhaps
subject them to such severe penalties as they dare nct encounter
the risk of incurring. Under such circunutanew (which it is
bristly believed could never have occurred, bad there been any
present meeting of the Sub Committee collectively), I have the
honour most respectfully to solicit your indulgence towards Mrs.
Cuarreeev in the character of Lady Clara Modish, and Mrs.
I'INCOTT iu that of Miss Challerall, which they bare knadly un-
dertaken to perform at a very shunt notice."
This Address was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause, and by exclamations of 64 shame ! shame 1"
Isar. BARTLEY then stated that he -had, since hi:

arrival at the Theatre. received the follciwing letter
troth Mrs. oItGER, which he begged leave ro read :
" MY Dezia'Sta—lt Is with estrum regret I am compelled to
inform you, that Mr. KINNAIID has forbidden my performing
any longer at the ling) sh Opera; intimating that, if neglectful of
his injunction, I should, appear there this evening, a heavy line
wool .1 be exacted.—l am, &e. "M. A. Mout."
september 9.„ 1816."
It is itArdly necessary to add. that the Ladies who
appeared as substitutes were receive 4 with the greatest
appl4oSe•