Star.
London, England, 1821-06-19 00:00:00

VAUXHALL GARDENS.

This splendid resort of the Fashionable World
opened last night, for the season, with all the magni-
ficence which the liberality and taste of its Proprietor
could bestow. In addition to the ordinary illumina-
Gen of the Gardens, a bust of the Duke of Wetrtxo-
TON, with " Anniversary" on one side, and " Water-
loo" on the other, in allusion to the day (the 18th of
June), in flame-coloured lamps, burst upon the view
of the spectator on his entrance. The device was
encircled with wreaths of green lamps, in the most
tasteful style. The vocal department has been con-
siderably strengthened, having, among others, Mr.
FOSTER, Miss GEORGE, Mr. COLLYER, Miss CUBITT,
and *Mr. TAYLOR, whose songs were all encored.
The fire-works exceeded in splendour all former oc-
casions. The representation of Mount Vesuvius had
a most imposing effect. Showers of rockets arose
from the volcano, to the astonishment and gratifica-
tion of the very numerous assemblage of fashionables
who graced the splendid scene.

DRURY-LANE TIIEATRE.

A Grand Masked Festival was given at this Thea-
tre last night, in commemoration of the Battle of
Waterloo, and it was unquestionably the best con-
ducted and most brilliant affair of the kind seen these
several years past. The pit was boarded over level
with the stage, so as to form one immense floor, and
it was boarded too in a much better style than we
have seen elsewhere. The stage, with the side scenes
taken away, formed the interior of a magnificent]
temple; the cornice supported by pilasters of glow-
ing variegated lamps, and the compartments between
the pilastres filled up with romantic scenery and ap-
propriate allegorical designs. In the principal com-
partment, opposite the audience, appeared a gigantic
transparent pertrait of the KING, surrounded by rays
of glory in brilliant lamps; and opposite to this, on
the front of the boxes, was placed a portrait of his
Royal Highness the Duke of ironic; and all around
were poi traits, much larger than life, of the principal
Commanders of the Allied Armies on the field of
Waterloo. The entire front of the boxes, in addition
to their every-night splendour, was hung with fes-i
toons of many-coloured lamps, intermixed with
wreaths of artificial flowers; and from the centre of
the temple depended a stupendous bNhl chandelier
with moon lamps. In short, it would be difficult for
the warmest fancy to imagine a more brilliant coup
From eighttill eleven, the assembling visitors
were entertained with a variety of dramatic enter-
tainments. An appropriate Ode was recited by Mr.,
Coorzn. GOD save the King was then' sung with
great applause. The Interlude of Blue Devils was
then acted: Mr. ELLIsTos, as Megrim, was received I
with particular marks of approbation ; it was, how-
ever, often interrupted by bursts of laughter, pro-,
yoked by the ludicrous assemblage which We boxes,
opened to the view. A Periwinkle Woman, with a
black eye, and a basket on her head, attracted much
notice in the dress circle.
Some disappointment was experienced when Mr.
COOPER informed the audience that Mi. BRABANT was
so excessively hoarse it was impossible for him to
have the honour of appearing before them that even-
ing. -But the efforts of Mr. Hoax and Mr. T. COORS,
Of Signor ARIBROGETTI, of Miss WILSON, Madame
VESTRIS, Mrs. BLAND, Miss CUBITT, and Mrs*. and
the Misses ASHE, made them forget every promised
pleasure in the enjoyment afforded by a rich feast of
harmony actually before them.
The Aclre.:s of AU Work was acted, in which Mrs.
EDWIN and Mr. KNIGHT displayed all their wonted
humour. They were much applauded ; but, towards
the close of the piece the spectators became impatient
to change place with the performers, and, to meet
their wishes, it was terminated rather abruptly.
1 Then commenced the animated humours of a Mas-
querade, and those who took a part in them were at
once lively and decorous. Many of the groupes were
most whimsically diversified. Parsons and Clowns,
Lawyers and Flower-girls, Pilgrims and Ballad-
-1 singers, went through the mazes of the sportive dance
with great vivacity ; while the fantoccini, slack-rope
dancing, vanlting, and a variety of other well-selected
exhibitions, furnished an endless round of amusements,
which, sustained by the comforts of a substantial
'English supper, splendidly set out with an infinity of
decoration, produced the most unbounded glee and
satisfaction. At two o'clock the Theatre presented a
scene of jollity and mirth which Comus and his bac-
chanalians could not surpass. It was six o'clock this
morning before the company separated.
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The trade of Trowbridge has greatly revived within
the last few months ; and every man, woman, and
child, who can and will work, may now find constant
employ. At several factories they work night and
day. The poor-rates have very sensibly diminished,
and, on the whole, the working classes fare better,
than for many years past. •
The silk-weaving trade in Sudbury is very much
increased within the last three years, during which
time two large factories have been built, which em-
ploy a great number of persons; these, in addition to
the other factories of crape, says, btiating, &c. give
the inhabitants ample employment. The building of
houses in that town within the last two years has
been many. Upwards of thirty houses have been
built within that time. The foundation of a new street
is now laid for 60 houses, to be built under that con-
struction that they will admit of looms for weaving,
&c. to be fixed in them. _ _

A lour has been received in Dundee from Mr,
LINDSAY, M.P. for that district of Burghs, stating.
that he has been informed by Mr. LUSIIINGTON, in
answer to the Petition to the Treasury by the Bleachers
of Dundee and its vicinity, that it is determined 44 to
grant the other one-tenth of the drawback on the
duties of sulphur used in making oil of vitriol, under
certain regulations."
SINGULAR INSTANCE OF DESPERATION.-A very
singular circumstance took place at Havannah on
the Sd ult. The postillion or driver of a person of
considerable note, had been chastised by his master
for improper conduct : reflecting upon bis disgrace,
he grew desperate, procured a sword, and indiscri-
minately attacked every person he met with ; he
killed three persons, one a mulatto, and wounded
three others, and then attacked an Officer, who very
fortunately disarmed him with his walking-stick,
when he was secured. He saps he only regrets that
he did not mu:der SO; and is prepared to meet lus fate.