Star.
London, England, 1829-06-16 00:00:00

THEATRES.

MASQUERADE—DRURY—LANK.
The best of the entertainments of thus class that we
have witnessed for many yeart took place last night at the Theatre
Royal, Drury-lane, reminding us forcibly of the famed masquerade
given at the same house some half dozen pots Ann by Mr. Ewa
Toe. As oa that occasion the vat was covered over on a level
with the stage, and, being brilliantly illuminated end tastefully
decorated, formed a splendid mile. A variety of dancing, singing,
gymnastics, and other amusements, by prute*titmal" peevons,
added to the spirited support of character by several private
dividuals, raised this masquerade, as we have. already observed,
beyond its predecessors for the last six years. In addition to the
ordinary run of characters were a superb group of MaMatta., a
French fop, and a capital Mother Goose, dre.sed fie the letter, and
wittily supported. Connected with the last-mentioned character
was an incident, the mention of which here will, we trust, convince
the Managers of this species of entertainment of the impropriety of
mounting tickets to ill conducted persons. A ruffian, in the guise
of an Irishman, struck Alutket Goose on the bead—a two banded
blow—with his pitchfork. The Lady staggered, the fellow was
seized, hut, having made a sort of apology, was suffered to go at
large. With this exception the night passed off with great humour.
An unusually large proportion of men of fashion (including several
►cons of Nobility) were present.
COVENT—GARDEN.
The Tragedy of Venice Preserved was last night performed at this
theatre, and this Swivuson repeated the character of Befoislow.
On this occasion the part sit .14fier was sustained by Mr. C. Kenna,
the only individual at present on the stage, who can render that
character, which embraces almost every trait calculated to excite
contempt,evea bearable in the eyes of the audience; Mr. Kessmr,
however, by his excellent acting, succeeds in raising an interest men
for the base and perjured traitor, as BeleiderS (Miss Saternsos)
succeeded in eliciting nom the audience even a more decided ex-
pression of approbation than on her first appearance in the charac-
ter. After the play Mademoiselle SoNTAO, and her sour, Made-
moiselle Nutt- SONTAG, acing the grand keno from the Opera of
" Der Frieschutz." The well-known talents of those Ladies rest.
ders it almost unnecessary to my that their execution of the music
of their lamented countryman was suc► as added very considerably
indeed to the force and effect which it invariably produces. The
new drama of " The Devil's !'slicer" was repeated, and from the
manner in which it was received bids fair to outlive the limits of
the present season.
HAYMARKET.

This pleasant summer retreat of the dramatic muse was opened
last night fur the commencement of the season TM company,
according to custom, muttered on the stage to chant the national
anthem of " Goa save use King," and in the group We were gratified
with seeing a number of old acquaintances. The entsrtainatento
were" Spring
t and Autumn;" a new ballet. called " The Female
Sentinel ; a new one act piece, entitled " Lodgings fur Single Gen.
tlemen ;" and the opera of " John of Paris." The principal charac-
ters in " Spring and Autumn" were sustained with great humour
and spirit by Mrs. GlAVekst, Mrs. W. Cu , Mr. W. Fxaess.
and Mr. VIIIIIIG. " Lodgings for Single Gentlemen," without
much novelty of incident, was sufficiently amusing, and drew forth
the hearty approbation of the audience. Mrs. Guivities Prattle,
the inquisitive owner of a lodging-nous., was exceedingly good,
and contributed considerably to the effect of the piece. Two new
candidates fur the favour of a London audience appeared in the
persons of Mrs. Ammo, from the bath Theatre, and Mrs. H.
Coaat, from that of Dublin.

The Marchioness of LONDONDERRY gave a grand
baU and ',upper yesterday evening, at Hoh!ernes* House, Park-lane,
which was numerously and fashionably attended.
The rent of furnished houses at tne a est end of the
town is said to have fallen considerably this season.
Tne walks in Kensington•garden% are nolonger green,
but as brown as a torrid sun and the tread of ten thousand feet
every day can mate them.
A paper war is going on between the Managers of
the Coburg and the SurreyTheatres, as to which has the best right
to dramatise the ballad of " Mack-eyed Susan."
The number of sheep lost by what is called " the dry
rot" this season, in the West of England, exceeds 100,000.
Sitejleid Mercury.
A soldier of the 98th Regiment, at Clare Castle,
announces the discovery of that wonderful desideratum, perpetual
motion, which has long disturbed the mind of visionaries.
Friday night, whilst Mo. SMITH and M's. TAYLOR
wete on tbc stage of the Liverpool Theatre, playing the opening
scene of the afterpiece, a pc:my-piece, thrown by some ruffian horn
the gallery, struck the latter on the forehead. She was supported
off the stage, and the curtain was immediately dropped. Mr.
Ciataxe, the stage•nianager, theta presented himself, and acquainted
the audience with the nature of the occurrence, expressing his con-
fidence that the act could out have been perpetrated without being
perceived by some per.on near the party, and peering a reward ot
twenty pounds for his appreheadon. Mr. Comae, the surgeon,
having been sent for, was soon in attendance, and dressed the wound
on Mrs. Tavt.ce• forehead, which he pronounced nut likely to be
attended with any serious consequences; but she was immediately
conveyed home, and the audience permitted the performance to
proceed with the omission of the scene which bad been thus scan-
dalously interrupted.
Tua WEATHICH.—YegetdAy we mentioned. in an
article on the progress oof the crops, that from all parts
of the country there had been co ies for rain among the
farmer.. Rain would satisfy them—it was all that
was wanting to revive their drooping spirits and
drooping crops. We ate glad that it is so soon in our
power to congratulate them on the fulfilment of their
hopes. This day there is a temperate but partial
fall of rain; and judging from the appearance of t: •
clouds, we are led. to think that the moisture is nut
confined to a particular district.

Captain William Stinger' of the Scots Gieys. was
found guilty at Cork City Sessions, on Thursday, of
flogging a toll•keeper at Ballincollig. The It corder
echoed in surprise the word 4' guilty." fined Captain
Sturges one farthing. and told the gallant Officer be
was at liberty. Captain Sturges pleaded in defence
that he was on duty when the tollman seized his horse.
On Monday last sixty seven prisoners were brought
up before Mr. Foster. at the New Bailey ; all of whom
had been apprehended since the previous Saturday; and
most of them were in custody on charges of felony.—
Manchester Advertiser.

A poor woman ot the name of Carlisle reading at
.Carrington, near this town, was safely delivered ot three
ehildeen at a birth a few days ago. It is worthy ot
rem. rk that the same female has given birth to five
children within the period of twelve months and a fort-
night,
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