Star.
London, England, 1817-09-09 00:00:00

TlIrilTR ES.

Coveter-Cannev.—This Theatre opened last night
for the season. Besides the powerful attractions of
Amite, who, in the hands of Mr. Youso lost nothing
of the deep interest which the melancholy and philo-
sophical Prince always excites, the alterations made
in the interior of the Theatre contributed to fill it,
even at this early period. with a most numerous and
genteel audience. We have already described the
name of the new imorovements, for they really de-
serve that name. Their excellence was last night
displayed with increased effect. The whole house is
now a blaze of light, but of light which reveals all
the he airy and elegance which the different tiers of
boxes contain, without dazzling or even fatiguing the
e-c. A proportionate increase of illumination is also
tirewn on the stage, so that the effect of the repre
senta:ion is in no ways impaired by the diffusion of
Lght through the other parts of the edifice. Not-
..vit!•standing the immense quantity of gas employed,
the }souse is so well ventilated, that not the least smell
is perceivable. The magnificence and excellence of
these improvements were acknowledged last night
by repe..ted peals of applause, and it was in the
midst of loud public gratulation that I. Gun save
!!,, King" was swig, and the performance opened
Mr. Yin:se% merits in the part of Hank, have too
otteo been appreciated to be required to be des-
ctihed. The character of Horatio was well supported
by Mr. BoNNEL THORNTON. To a good figure and
handsome countenance, this Gentleman j iins a power-
ful voice; and, though the part is not calculated
to call forth great powers, it enabled him to prove
that he had abilities which might, and will, in a short
time, be better employed. The other characters were
ably sustained. The part of Oidadia was played by
Miss MATHEWS, and in such a manner as does her,
very high credit. She not only sung the wild ditties
with which that beautiful part is interspersed in a ju•
diciously appropriate style of tenderness, but repre-
sented " the pretty definition" of Ophefia with the
happiest success.
ENULIsH Oezae.—The business of this Theatre
has been conducted with much spirit, and has been
marked with a lively and agreeable variety. Last
sight a fresh and successful improvement in the illu-
mination of the House by gas before the curtain was
displayed to the general satisfaction and admiration
of the spectators. Light and beautiful flames of gas,
connected together by an elegant chain of brilliant
supplies, with great advantage, the place of the
former sleuthed lustres, and gives; an airiness and
gaiety to the space that is delightful. A new Comic
Operetta, called Diegaises, commenced the amuse.
ments of the night. It consists only of one
act, and its reception was favourable. derstur, a
young Officer, whose representative was Mr. Wnancii,
is violently in love with Frederica (Miss Kama');
fortunately for him his flame is not more violent than
soccessfut. The charming Frederica invites him (from
his regiment) to uddertake a match of a serious ma-
trimonial description. There are, however, some ob.
stacks in the way. A certain Coma Hildobrated, of
German breed, and possessing all the attechment
of his countrymen to rank, is entitled, under her
father's will, to her band, upon a penalty, in case of
her refusal, which prudence forbids her to incur.—
Frederica resolves to possess herself of this will by
stratagem. Hence arise the &guise:, and the expe-
dients to which she Is-driven in consequence of this
determination, constitute the fund out of which the
incidents of the piece are supplied. Luckily for
the undertaking of our fair heroine, Coon Hikkirmul
had given a premise of marriage to Madams Meaty
(Mts. PINCOTT) A widow of a sentimental Mt, and.
engaged to forfeit half his fortune to her, in case be.
should fail to make good his promise. Fredsrka, in
the first instance, affects to receive the Count's ad.
dresses with favour ; in the next place, disguised as
an officer, in the name of her own brother, she makes
love to the Widow, and carries her affections almost
by storm. In this double capacity, this epicene cha-
racter, she succeeds So far as to obtain the will from
the Count, and the paper containing the promise of
marriage from the Widow ; upon which she avails
herself of the opportunity to marry the object of bey
heart. The Count and the Widow, mutually disen-
gaged from any other obligation, seem to marry out
of spite. The Performers all exerted themselves with
great effect, andifrunkthe manner in which the Piece
was revived, induceP to anticipate a successful run,
which is always the most desirable panegyric. An
entire new change was also made last meet in the
Shrubbery at this Theatre; the lofty and spacious
room is now eonverted into a Garden, with a beauti-
ful Italian Terrace. Upwards of a thousand fresh
trees and shrubs have been added ; a raised platform
extends from the entrance to nearly -the centre of the
building, this descends by several steps to a large
circle, where rustic seats are placed. The whole
arrangement, both cook,aed picturestlite, is enlivened
by quantities of flowers in full blow.
Captain and Mrs. Briny arrived in town yeasts.-
day from their seat in Scotland.
The Marquis and Marchioness of CUOLMONVUZT,
and Lady CHARLOTTE CHOLMONDRIAT, left Lord
CWYDIR and Lady WlLtouoisay's seat, Grimstliorpe
Castle, on Friday, for Houghton, Norfolk.
The Earl et Pown arrived on Sunday evening at
his house in Berkeley-square, from his seat, Waikott,
Salop.
The Earl and Countess of Hattatecrox and family
left their house in the Stable-yard, St. James's, un
Sunday evening, for their seat in Derbyshire.
The Count and Countess %%awn and family arri-
ved yesterday evening at Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley!
square, from the Isle of Wight.
Lord and Lady Lute arrived yesterday at Blake's
Rotel, Jermyn street, from their seat in Hants.
Lord Mivrota arrived in Limerick on Monday last,
and next day left that city for Dublin.
Mr. LANs Fox is arrived at Cook's HOW, Albe-
marle-street, from Lord RIVEReS seat, Stratfieldsay,
.Hants

THOMAS ARBUTHNOT, ZS+ left town yesterday for
Ctimstborpe Code, on a visit to Lord Gwynn and
Lady WILLOOOHEY.

The wife of the Ez•General SAVARY passed by
Augsburg on the 23,1 ult. proceeding from Pais to
join her husband at Gratz.
The Caulk of Saturchiy last announces only four
English bankruptcies. In six of the Gazelles of Fe-
bimay and March last, the number of bankrupts
amounted to one hundred and sizty•tour. In the six
Ccutter last published, the whole number is km-six.,