Star.
London, England, 1819-07-19 00:00:00

THEATRES.

Ktpo's THEATM—The Opera of Il Barbiere di
Siiistis' was performed on Saturday with great ap-
plause; and was followed most successfully by the
Ballet of Les Ingensts.—ln the splendid circle of visi-
'tors we noticed :
Prince Esterhazy ; Dukes of Portland, Bedford ; Duchesses,
MaragroeiN Port.. bind, ArgyU, Bedford; Marquis of Ely; Mar-
oons's,' smewowne, Cholmondeley ; Earls Aylesfird, Fife,
NAboyne, Wincbilsea' Westmorland; Countesses Aboyne'
Sc. Antonio; Count St. Antonio; Viscountess' Dudley and
Vird ; Lords Strathaven, t.. FitzgerAil, Lowther, It. man-
gers, F. Bentinck, Palmerston, 11. tholmoAtlelzy, G. Caven-
lab, J. Murray, Dynevor, Bingham, J Ifitgoy ; Ladies Dash-
wood King, Fitsroys, Page Turner,. Petre, SAton,-Fitagerald,
Cooker, Rowley, Spencer, Churchill; &c. &c. &e.
ENGLisit OPERA Ifoosa.-LSaturday evening Miss
Canes, made her first appearance aS Rasina, in the
pastoral Opera of that name, after an illness of consi-
derable duration, and great severity. Her reception
was highly flattering, and her exertions were every
way worthy of the character she has acquired as an
accomplished singer. After the Opera, a new Piece,
written for the express *pose of enabling a young
gentleman (a Mr. REEVE) to exhibit his mimetic
powers, was represented (or the first time, called One,
Two, Three Four, Nye, by Advertisement. Of the plot
of this laughable trifle the following is the outline :
Old Cox eton, a country humourist (LANCASTER),
brings his daughter Sophy (Miss STEVENsON), to
London ; and nut being satisfied with the usual modes
of finding a respectable husband for her, determines
to put an advertisement in tlr.: public papers, which
he so carelessly indites, that the real meaning or it
maybe easily mistaken. Harry Alias (the new per-
Prrner,) is desperately in love with Sophy, but ean-.
not obtain her father's consent ; he determines to
personate various characters, waiting upon Oki
Coupleton, in consequence of the advertisement, fox
the purpose of worrying the old gentleman out of his'
ridiculous plan. Ile is first announced as Sir Peter
Teazle, who by an incorrect conception of the nue'
of the paragraph, wishes to engage Sophy Coupktou,
as a companion for Lady Teazle ; the mistake is
cleared up, and he goes off enraged'at being imposed
upon. The next applicant is Dr. Enda, who is
.followed by Sam Dabbs, in his professional costume;
when these characters are dismissed, Haply Alias en-
ters once more as a celebrated mimic, in which he
attempts varions imitations, and after completely
tiring Ohl Cottpletwi, discovers himself, and is re-
warded with the har,d of Sophy. lc will sadly be
perceived that this pleasant Entertainment is intro-
duced chiefly for the purpose of affording an oppor-
tunity to Mr. REEVE for the display of .his versatile
Rowers of imitation and mimicry. He imitated
FARRES, HARLEM, MuNDRN, KEAN, and LISTON,
with great exactness and most admirable effect; but
his happiest efforts were decidedly his imitations of
KEAN and Mal-rums. On the whole, we do not
recollect to have ever witnessed a piece that produced
more hearty laughter, or that proved more com-
pletely successful in the result. Mr. HARLEY, who
had been so admirably imitated by the new actor,
came forward in the most pleasant and good-natured
manner, at the close of the piece, amidst torrents of
applause, to announce its repetition fur Monday,
which annunciation was received with ecstasy by the
whole of the elegant and admirable circle. The
piece cannot fail proving a lasting favourite.
Swim TIIEATRE.—The Entertainments of this
Theatre seem to rise daily and hourly in public esti-
mation. BesideA Prince Lzoyoto, the Theatre was
last week graced by the prese,nce
The Duke and Duchess of Wellington, the iluke and Duchess
of Bedford, Duke of Montrose, Mikquis of Worcester, Earl sair
Yarmouth, Earl of Orford, Lady Arundel, Lady Ongley, Dow-
ager Lady Rodney, Lady Buller, Lord M. Kerr, Sir Godfrey
and Lady Webster, Sir S. Floyd, Lady Price Campbell, Major
cadogan, &c.
The Haymarket Theatre promises to be uncom-
monly attractive this Summer; and with such dis-
tinguished means of affording ample entertainment
to the l'ublic, it is only to be regretted that its season
should be so much curtailed.

VAUXHALL GARDENS were On Vriday last ho-
noured by the presence of their Excel encies the Sici-
lian and Saxon Ministers ; the Marquis of WORCES-
TER; Lords MELBOURNE, COVENTRY, ERSKINE, and
RODNEY; Lady COLLYER and Admiral DVUGLAS.
The Fireworks were more beautiful than any we have
seen this season, and the whole entertainment went
off with great eclat.
MISS MACAULEY'S READII/10.—MISS MACAULEY,,
on Saturday night, gave a dramatic reading of Tke
Italians, at the great room, Freemasons' Tavern. The
public curiosity was excited to a considerable degree
on this occasion, and the room was most respectably
attended. Miss MACAULEY comntenced her arduous
task soon after eight, and concluded at eleven. We
could scarcely believe the Piece was the same which
we saw condemned some time since by the fiat of an
audience, on the second night's performance. From.
the lips of the fair reciter on Saturday night, an
energy and strength were imparted to the character
Of Manic, which drew down the loud applause of
her audience. On the whole, Miss MACAVLEY per-
formed her difficult task with a discrimination, feel-
ing, and judgment, which alone would be sufficient
to stamp her talent as an actress. She was hOnoured
throughout with the most flattering applause.
HAZARD and Co. sold another Prize of £30,000
in the Lottery just ended, making Four Prizes of
£50,000 sold by them in the last Ten Months! !
NEXT THURSDAY, JULY 22, the Lottery will all be
drawn, with Two Prizes of £20,000, and others of
£2,00:), £l,OOO, &c. &c.—Royal Exchange Gate ;
26, Cornhill ; and 524, Oxford-street, corner of
Swallow-street.
Unlike every former Lottery, the Scheme of the pre-
sent has been so arranged by G. CARROLL, Me Con-
tractor, as to give to any Number the opportunity of
gaining Three Prizes! whilst at the same time any
Number which may have been drawn a Blank, may
become entitled to one of the large Capitals. The Lot-
tery will be ALL drawn on the 22d of THIS MONTH,
and Schemes, with full particulars, may 1* had at
Caßitora.'s fortunate Offices, No. 19, eoRNBILL., and
2f, OXFORD-STREET.
Tuesday night Hamilton Jail was broken, and
three young men, lodged on a criminal warrant, made
their escape. They had effected their purpose by
means of a large iron lever, four feet long, and a
pick or some other instrument, which had been given
them from the out-side. After getting into the Coun-
cil Room, and regaling themselves with wine, they
descended from the window, and got off unnoticed.