Star.
London, England, 1821-05-23 00:00:00

rffeeTRES.

Knues Mama —Last night the Duke and Du-
chess of Ccaacvcc honoured the Italian Opera with
their presence. II Turco in Italia was repeated syjth
increased effect. Mad. FANNY BIAS made her Mrst
appearance before an English audience, in the Di-
vertisernent between the Acts of the Opera. She per-
formed a pas seul, and danced a pas de trois with
ALEERT and Mademoiselle Noat.zr. Her reception
was highly flattering. Her style is characterized by
extreme neatness of execution, attended, in appear-
ance, with an entire absence of all effort. The tout
ensemble of the Diverthement, from the combination
of so many dancers of the first class, was very striking.
The House was crowded with beauty and fashion.
Thway-LANs.—Last night, the performance of
SHERIDAN'S excellent Opera of the Duenna gave
another opportunity to Miss WILSON to display her
vocal powers in the part of Clara. She was encored
in most of the songs. The laughable Afterpiece of
Tice Midnight flour followed, and was received with
much approbation. The House was well attended.
COVENT-GARDEN.—A Farce, called The Grand
Tour; or, Stopped at Rochester, was produced at this
Theatre yesterday evening. The fable, which is
something intricate, is as follows:
Sebright and IllushMston (Jonas and Duitusrr), attended by
a chattering Frenchman, Mons. Pastotelli, propose to make the
tour of Europe; their funds are slender; but, when cub shall
have evaporated, they will draw, dance, and fiddle through
the rest of the campaign. Arrived at Rochester, Blushington
sees Miss Caroline Venture, the daughter of a failing specula-
tor, and, of course, falls in love with her; the Lady (Miss
Foam), according to immemorial custom in such cases, returns
his passion, and, at that point, in front of old Venture's house,
the Piece begins. The weight of business rests upon Mr. Joon.
lie contrives to get Blushington invited into Venture's house;
misdirects Valentine Violet, Esq. (Liston), a Holborn varnish-
maker, half buck half booby, who is come down to marry Miss
Caroline; and, to the astonishment of his friends, arrives at Ven-
ture's house as the expected bridegroom. As Mr. Violet is un-
known, the cheat passes. Sebright recognises Mushington as
his old acquaintance, talks of his (Blushington's) high connexions,
his uncle, the banker; his cousin, the contractor; and his brother,
the General. Discovering their rivalship, be becomes furious;
but his friend's high connexions work wonders on his rage: he
will not fight him lest be should be tried by his uncle, the Judge;
if he did fight, and were wounded, he would certainly send for
his other uncle, the King's Physician; and if he died, he would
choose to be buried by his third uncle, the Bishop. The soul of
Venture is overcome by these titles as by " a summer cloud ;"
he wishes to have Blushington for his son-in-law ; the false Vio-
let consents; and away they all go, in high glee, to the house of
Mr. Indenture, the Attorney ; at Indenture's house they find
the real Simon Pure; discovery follows; the rogues escape as
I they can, and the first Act is at an end. The second Act Is oc-
cupied by farther stratagems to prevent the " post haste" wed-
ding of Mr. Violet and Miss Caroline. Sebright, disguised,
mingles with the company assembled at Venture's, and, like t!se
goblin fiend in the Castle of Branksome, scatters dismay and
confusion through the house. He persuades Violet that his
bride elect has committed a four pas. He discovers the bride-
groom elect to be on the edge of the Gazette and developes that
fact to the Lady's father; finally, he persuades Old Screw, the
real uncle of Biushington, to give bins half his fortune; and the
Piece concludes to the satisfaction of all parties.
—There is a good deal of bustle, and some well-
executed scenery ; and the acting of Ltsrow, JONES,
EMERY, and Miss FOOTE, was admirable. The Piece
was given out for repetition, with some approbation.

SADLER'S WELLS.-A new Ballet was produced
at this Theatre on Monday night, for the first time,
under the title of the Jovial Millers. The graceful
dancing of Sr. Acuta, Miss GARBOIS, and Miss
Soon., drew forth thunders of applause. The fa-
vourite story of Richard and Betty at Hickleton Fair,
was recited by Mr..KEELEY, and was received with
great approbation.
TILE Conono.—This elegant little Theatre conti-
nues to attract crowded audiences: The perform-
ances are of that description which cannot fail to
give satisfaction.

BILLINGSGATE WARD.—Sir W. LEIGHTON having
resigned his Alderman's gown, it was yesterday re-
solved, at a General Meeting of the Inhabitants, to
invite Mr. ANTHONY BROWSE to become a candidate,
and no opposition is expected.
QUEENHITHE WA RD.--.-.(SECOND DAY).—Nearly
the whole of this day was occupied in hearing the
arguments of five Counsel upon the admissibility of
votes. In this contest, which must be closed this
evening, the ground is disputed inch by inch. At
the close of the Poll yesterday, the numbers were:
For Mr. Venable.
For Mr. Cape).
Majority
CONSTITUTIONAL Associa rms.—Yesterday, at the
Annual Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Parishes
of St. Andrew, Holborn, and St. George the Martyr,
for the choice of Governors and Directors for the
ensuing year, Mr. CHARLES MURRAY, the Solicitor
to the above Society, was, in consequence of his con-
nection with that Society, refused to be re-elected.—
The Meeting was one of the most numerous and re-
spectable within the memory of the oldest parishioner.
RECOVERY or MCA LTH.—A Meeting of the Mem-
bers of this Society was yesterday held at the Thatched
House Tavern, when it was resolved that an Asylum
should be provided, which, with Out wounding any
feeling of delicacy or independence, might afford re-
lief to the sick families of respectable artisans, to fe-
males living on narrow incomes, and well educated
persons reduced by the casualties of life.
ComerrirroN.—On the .sth instant, at a Vestry
held at Overton, Flintshire, the Medical aid Surgical
attendance on the poor of the parish, (including me-
dicines), was actually let for one year for nothing !
DUEL PREVENTEDA duel was to have taken
place early yesterday morning in Copenhagen-fields,
between Mr. F—N and Mr. S—..-T-11. Half-pay
Officers, but in consequence of information received,
they were surprised to find an enemy at the place of
meeting ; they, however, escaped.
CAUTION.—The tradesmen of Hastings have lately
been made the almost deserved dupes of that exces-
sive appetite for the custom of new visitors, which
prevails at all the fashionable watering places. A
middle-aged female, pretending that she was the
housekeeper of a Noble Lord, sent a few days before
to prepare all things against his Lordship's coming,
was so besieged with rival offers of service, that
she had no difficulty in commanding whatever she
pleased, and succeeded in swindling the good people,
at their own request, out of goofs and effects to a
large amount. Some inquiries being at length made
after the lady by a person from Eastbourne, she con-
trived to decamp with her booty before means could
be taken for her apprehension.

. .
The StajUrdshire Advertiser says—'" The notorious
Abraham Thornton, though lately reported to be
dead, is still living in America." .

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET SECOND SPRING MEETING.

TUZSDAY, MAY IN.
Mr. Udney's Barmecide, fist. 81b. beat Mr. Greville's Pacha,
Tst. 131 b. D.M. lOugs.—lO to 6 on Barmecide.
Seventy Guineas for 3-yr-olds, colts, est.7lb. fillies, est.4lb. R. M.
Pdney's chesnut filly Pantoufie - - - 1
Liord Jersey's chesnut colt Prophet - - - - 2
Mr. Hunter's chesnut colt Rawielas - - . 3
Mr. Wyndham's black colt, by Octavius - - - 4
Mr. Bation's bay Idly Freak
Lord G. H. Cavendish's chesnut filly, by Soothsayer
Duke of Grafton's bay filly Tipsy
Mr. Crocitford's bay fitly, by Rubens
Mr. Fox's brown filly Lady Peter

The Judge placed but four.-10 to I agst Pantculle-5 to 4
apt Prophet-3 to I apt Mr. Wyndham's colt.
Handicap Sweepstakes of liegs each, for 3-yr-olds and upwards.
A. F.
Mr. Rush's Romp, 6 yrs old, list. 71b. - - - 1
Mr. Wortley's Locksley, 4 yrs old, 7st. 91b. - - 2
Lord Jersey's Spores, 4 yrs old, Bst 31b. - - 3
Mr. Fraser's bay horse Champignon, 5 yrs old, 9st.
Mr. Greet I'acha, 5 yrs old, Bit. lllb.
Mr. Ilatushottorn's Rebecca, 4 its old, Ist. 81b.
The Judge placed but three.

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Sto 1 apt Romp-4 to 1 agst Locksley-5 to 4 apt Sporus.
IIiTTING-.DONCM•TtI Si. LEGS&
7 to 1 apt Jack Siguott 11: to 1 apt Arabella
9 to 1 apt Gustavus 12 to 1 apt Santlbach
12 to 1 apt Colwell n to 1 apt Remenalwanetr.

Mr. Mirrost has purchased Mr. Jac son's ch. colt Rector, for
600 guineas.
Smolensk°, by Sorcerer, out of Wowski, by Mentor, was pur-
chased for Prince Entails's, at the sake of the late Sir T. C.
13411411111 T'S stud at Newmarket.
The Marquis of Quixotism's?* horse Pilgarlick, est. 21b. is
matched against Lord KILLRUANZ'S Brother to Archibald, ast.
Slb. at the Newcastle Meeting, 1822, 200 gs. h. ft two miles.
•
Sir Bemenaissast3sAmtai having relinquished the Altborp and
Pytchltty Counties, Mr. CHAWORTH hAllundertaken to hunt them
CASTLE HOWARD, YORKSHIRE!:

Match in Cnstk Homml Pion.—Thursday, a match for 20gs.
was run in the Park at Castle Howard, between Mr. HORNIIes
horse Thornton, of Thornton, and Mr. ROWLA.S horse Burnby,
of Stittenham. The latter was the favourite at starting, 6to 4 ;
but Thornton won the match with great ease. There were kw-
ral persons present from the neighbourhood.
PIGEON MATCH FOR A SILVER CUP AND COVER.
A grand match took place on Eversley Common, Berks, on
Monday, between nine Gentlemen of Bucks, Oxon, and Herta,
against nine from Hants, Wilts, and Surrey, for a silver cup and
cover, and ten guineas in specie, by a subscription of five guineas
each, at thirteen birds each, from the trap, at twenty yards
from the guu ; charge unlimited. The following is the number
each killed :

Bucks, &c.
Mr. Wilson -
Rogers
Mason
1 lerbert
Nash -
Jones -
1 Boron -
Palmer -
Jupp -

Killed. Hants, &c. Killed.
• - 13 Mr. Buchan - - 12
• - 12 Horn - - It
- 12 Fathergill - 31
- • 10 Hart - - 9
• 10 Shone - - 9
- 9 West - - 7
• - 9 Cullingtnn - 7
. - 8 Phillips - - 6
- 5 Courtenay - 6

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Bucks, it will be seen, had nine birds ahead, and won the cup,
which was to be shot for yesterday by the nine by way of handi-
cap; that is, some to have deed birds, to have a chance with
better shots. Mr. Herbert was backed to kill more than any
one on his side; and Mr. Fothergill was the favourite on the
other side.