Star.
London, England, 1817-06-28 00:00:00

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A select, hilt nErnerous meetlng, comprising mlf.t
ef ;!;‘,. iiteca.v 4E.,1 roret.:;!ence of the coun-
t',, was held y.-r;e:•:i.ry, rrt the Creemason's Tavern,
i.l cen,p;inrent to e•Mt:I.E, nn Lis leiiremi•nt
o'clock Mr.
it•-•sio sever:
• cirte;...l the in, on tire arm t t Lo►ti Hot.
k the Chair. the comp my
0•04..rcr-d, hesrele.. d the Duke El
I,l•rd Load 111ct.Guave, Lot d
die M.ltotro,,A Lind AnKIkDEEN,
11:a Woacr..,•en. Lord l'ErEnsivot,
irrt.C.ener,rl CootzErt, M. TALNIA, the
..I..!erch tr.:!;.•:!•:ra ; Mr. T. Moone, Mr. CA:m.BELL,
:Ind Mr. C.1i.A1,15.!; Mr. WENT, Pr esiderit of the Royal
; I:I.AIMA%, Mr. II woos, and -many
otlit,r• ar-sts ; Mr..DAuNcr.v, Mr. REYNOLDS, and
sev-q•al orT-1- Member,: of tF e (gar, &c. &c.
I..htd flot.sa n took nis ce it :it the head of the table
with Mr. lieNtw.i: on his lie'''. nirrl rt.'. Duke of BED-
FO al) on his belt hard. At the other tables, Mr. C.
KENinLE, Yot. NG. 411,1 Mr. MATTHEWS, presided.
2\ +ter dirtier, Nan whit Monier: was sung in an race!.
lent Si) le, by the vocal corps, cons:sting oi Mr.
I.tdtrt., Mr. Bnoantrutts•r, Mr. PYNE, Mr. Tavuou,
Mr. CLAUKS, anJ the vettf:tp lsont utoN, Ste.
The Noble Chair man then gave -" The King t"
which was followed sty the inaional anthem " Csiod
.:rye the King."--" The PI 'mice Regtrin." was' then.
given, after which was sung rs flail, Star of flrujit:.
wick !" with great nyplarite. e msg. tat
" 'fire Qrswert and ail the Ito) al Family," followed h)
tire Give " When order in this lard commenced." •
Lord HonnAhn then Pose and said--" Gem lemcn,
iu pn:suance of the proceedings (Idris :ay, I noper.!
to hive bad the lionTur ;rid satislacrion of t•r-ter one;
to my friend, who sits near me% the i,icce of pl.,Lt•
WhiCli it i,) ur wish to bestow upon.bier, :is an in-
nl the high sense you entertain of his abils•
tie+. Brit. unfortunately, lam prevented from per-
forming that gtatelui duty—the itch. and the bun-
trtul work, designed for the vase. not being yet•dom-
pitted. Here is. however, a Li:awing or they:ht.,.
which will be handed round the room. I.haie
a copy of Or. inscription intended for it, which, it
you please. I will read to you." this Lordship then
read as follows :
To J. I'. KEMBLE, Esq. on his rktirtutettt tr.in the
btose,_

Of wialth, for thirty-four year*, hr has been the orhanhut
an.: pride ;
which, t 9 his lea - g, taste, and' seining, is indebted f..r it►
present a•ate to 1311;40V, IllcUl ;
which, urder his au Nicer., and prchtiug by his c meant la'oUr,
inuNt Wort 'illy dm et. d to the support ut rise legvimpte
MIA more partictsLrly to the glory of Sl-l-IILiI'EARE ;
Has wised at a degree of splendour and prosperity befure

unknown;
And skid), from his high character, has acquired an increase
" of honour ard dignity ; '
I HIS VArE
?ROM A NUMEIIOI:i IioDY Or Ulf ADMICERS,
As a mark of their gratkw.e, te.pecr, and aii-tiwn,
Was presented, by the bat thi of their President,
ON 1 its 27in or JUNZ, 18/7" •

(The passages in this inscription, complimentary
to the genius and industry of Mr. limier, were en-
thusiastically applauded.)
Lord HOLLAND contieued .111 H, Gentlemen, it
west not for the ft-clines—which actuate 'pit, and
which influence myself, here I might close—because
1 think, in this company, composed as it is 'A so
many Gentlemen when have pursued the atditouspro•
feision of the stage with great success, and who are
perfectly qualified to judge of scenic ability, it would
be supetfloous in me to descant on such a topic. it
would, indeed, urreble as I' am to do justice to the
subject, he worse than superfluous—it would he pre-
sumptnens -and impertinent in me to enlarge on that
great combination of qualities, natural and acquired,
necessary to form a perfect actor. But if, lcatawinp
the object for which we, are here assembled, I were
tot touch on the various ties of my excellent friend
near me, what else would 1 be doing, but describing
those natural qualities and acquired perfections,
which are indiseensible in the constitution of an
accomplished actor—which can :three raise men to
that high eminence 'which Mr. Kenible so long
enjoyed in that .profession:, which givee to poetry
sa much force and effect —and wlech imparts to
thousands so huge a pattioa of rajaaal and in-
nocent amuse.i.esst—(Leird a 1 /,:a14..) For, I say,
as no eetsan ever inought to the stage a greater
portion of those mania ativaraetes, which rea-
lise the idea of the poet, and Allard assistance to
the ;beer slits of painting and of se:lhour, than
Mr. Krafer.e, so 1 will contend that ue man ever
cultivated the thematic art with gteater assiduity,
zeal, learning, and judgment—(dlpplaase.) Gentle-
men, it is.quite ut.necessaly ior rue to dwell, as 1
have Already Laid, on those qualities which recom-
mend an actor to public applause ; because by your
being here thie day, you prove that gdu understand
th •rn much better than I can describe them. We have
rata here, not only liccatose ale feel a petiat contiction
of the great tiifficaltirs which are attached to the study
of this profession, hut we have met /tees also-because
we rate highly those quelificationa. which etre rieces-
sery to success on the Stage and which ,Ay friend
Lear me eossesses in a pre-eminent:degree—(affs,
pause.) Here, Gentlemen, I wish to mention a sub-
ject %Lind' is so immediately connected With the ob-
lect far which we.are tneteatliati trust 1 may be al-
owed to interrupt yOut conviviality by 'calling your
attention 161 one moment to it. It Las generally
been the idea cf thoseawho weote on the profession of
acting (particularly the poets} and of cue more espe-
cially chose name we ail venerate, and.v!Lose loss
we alt deplore—l mean the late lammed Mr. She-
ridan—speekimg of the difficulties and ;he discou.
raging circumstances which attend the that
the materials oi the actor's fame are mire perishable
than these of the poet's or the painter's." We have
metal think, this day, to retrieve some of the injus
Lice to which the paaestion has been subjected. Mr.
likable Las, fry -collateral measures, mare more for
the pernienent prosperity of the Stage, and cense.
quentlyfor the lame of its votaries, than airy pelbAll
who baritone before biro. For as long; as the British
Tfieatie'exists..—as long as the My set Shakespeare
shall ke,r,eptesented in. this Metropells, the re.,ult of
his learning and industry will be seen in the preprieq
of the nettle decnations, in the improvement of the
eornime, in.inaby matters apparently of minor conei.
d•zretiou, btir which, when elfected, show the man of
research and of ability, display the mind of the schu-
let and the cliticaa (41/risittaie.) 1 thought it SUM.

nary tc touch upon this point, since it appears to be
so neatly connected with the business of the Jay.—
I shall nut trespass on you further. What we are
met to d,, I bore will be acceptable to my friend,
and gratifying to us all. The feelings by which re
are impelled are, I think, embodied in the inscription
which has been read to you ; they are tlitse of grat;-
tesract, and a flectiAn—gratituee, for the defillit
he has so olten imparted to us in crowded theatres ;
respect f-ir him,-as a scholar and a critic ; and affec-
tion for his vir;urs, as a man of independent charac.
t-r and of uptight conduct. I am sure, with his
usual good nature, that lie will accept of 111;s vildims
as a tremorial of respect and esteem. if I eat ttot
misinformed, a Guntleman present will reciNe ui t).1,.,
more espressive•ol my feelings than any thtog 1 can
say to you."
This speech WAS rec,:ived K ith a tumult of an:arise.
When silence was obtained,
Mr. YOUNG recited, in a most forcible and feeling
manner, an Ode, written by Tuom.ss CAM,' MVO.,
Esq. atithsir of the Pleasure:l'llloe. - It commences,
" Pride of the Liritiih Stage, a 1..11g, a last a4ku!"
And ,proceeda, in a stfaiti I).!..otifiii panegyric, to
pro dray the various personal atid mental excelleacie.
o: K %:BLE —exeJlencirs which nited him to claim
fre-culinerce on the Stage. lit; Cat 9, Colidame:,
Melst.r, Venu V. and Lear, were particularly
tiotict:d. ',''he Bleat talents of Mrs. StnnoK.s also
lot n::•t1 a pai t of the subject matter of the OJe.
Alter the recitation of the ale, the lour last lines,
" Y. t titan our latest age,
This ',teeing scene ieirleV/—•
Pride fit, rite entivh stage,
ton and last a, u
set to music by Mr. Tiwmas COOKE, who presided at
the riamfotte, were adurtrably sung.
Lund Asp tl.en proposed
" The 11. itt of Mr. lieintle,"
which tv:ii IL;eteect wtt!, etaltusiasns.

t•lr. K C:k7 41.1: 'emelt, fix your presence
here: '.:votir you hive done me in
icy h.alth, I ta.-i; have to offer you my most
hvartieit smart: zclatowledgments. UMW(' As
.110‘.1 Vitersipal 411.4a:s public speaking, it will not
tx!raordinary that I should lie a little em-
"amassed in, addressing an assembly in which I see
so many p. r.ons 114;14 valued for their genius and
talens: I stuff thereti.ie, Gentlemen, be obliged :a
ystlt to raying, that this is. the greatest ho-
lt:ow that could possibly be conferred ca me ; and as
it is a clivinction that never has been shewn to any of
my pi edcers,ors, I therefore feel, Gen.lanen, 11,4 e
tar*yi.to faviiur exceeds every thing which my aleserts
cir illengt--(4olause.) Gentlemen, the
in which y.at have been pleased to convey to
me cur approbation 01 my profes:ional exertions
and of my private conduct, leaves me no:h;ng to say
hut thati am very proud you think so highly of me.
Your Nook Chairman, Gentleman, has done me the
honlur cf attributing to me much more merit than I
can pretend t•I : his feelings have led him, I tear,
very much to overstate my services ; but 1 can trply
say, that when he attributed. to me a strong desire to
discharge my afu.y Wily in tl:e different 'parts of my
pro ession, as jar as my honest endeavour to deserve
that praise could be considered as entitling me to it,
so far your Noble Chairman has.spoken of me only
with justice --(Gres/tam/awl The manner in which
you have been so kindly good as to step forward, in
order to hand down to posterity my exertions on the
Stage, is too flattering ty my feelings not to affect
my heart most deeply.—[Here Mr. Kemble wits so
much affected, that he was obliged to pause for some
seconds.]—l receive the gift, Gentlemen, with affec-
tion, with gratitude; dnd it is pleasing to ;pi to hope
that I shall still be remembered even when that mark
of your kindness has faded away, since my farewell
has been sung by 'the muse that dictated the Plea-
sure: of llofte—( ilppluuse.) I now beg leave to propose
N. The Health of oar Noble Chairman, Lord Holland."

7rord HOLLAND, in returning thanks, declared that
it was most gratifying to him to preside in such an
assembly, on such an occasion. His Lordship then,
alter eulogizing the poetical genius of Mr. Campbell,
the author of the Ode, proposed that Gentleman's
health.

Mr. CAMPBELL, said, he was so wholly unprepared,
and so completely overcome, by the honour conferred
on him, that he was quite incapable of returning a
suitable answer, or of giving vent to the feelings un-
der the influence of which he rose. The heat of the
weather had also, for several days past ~,affected his
health, and he was perfectly unable to make a speech,
if he were inclined to do so; but he was sure the
company would think better of him for abstaining
from such a course. lie had received an honour
which lie felt that he did not deserve; but he should
ever reflect on it with pleasure, and be should ever
particupate in those feelings of eneitisiasna which ap.
peared to pervade the present Meet:ng, in doing ho.
nour to the great ornament of the English stage. He
should end here, if he did not know that there was
more genuine poetry in the morn than he could pre-
tend, to. But he saw a distinguished contemporary
near him, who ought to have assisted, or rime before
him, in composing the Farewell Me. lie should,
at once, name him, if he were not sensible that the
author of La/!a Roolh was present—(L.:lcl untiasue).'
He also took this opportunity et introducing to the
company the Rev. Mr. Crabbe,• whose presence he
did not expect—a Gentleman, who might be termed
the father of modern bards.

The Princess Charlotte and the Prince of Saxe
Cobourg— the Duke of York and :he Army—tl:e
Duke of Clarence and the Navy—and the immortal
memory of Shakspeare—were successively tufted.
Lord HOLLAND, after alluding to the poets who
honoured the entertainment with their presence, pro-
posed—ft The health of the British Poets, who adorn
the present age."
His Lordship nest gate—ft Mr. Fawcett and the
Actors of Covcnt-Garden Theatre."

Mr. I:Awcerr, in returning thanks for the honour
conferred 'on him and his brother performers, obsei vet,
that, next to the pleasure of receiving the applauses
of a good-natured audience at Covent.gaiden, the
approbation of that n I,ndid assembly which he dim
addressed, was istost grateful to his heart. He and
his tellow-perlormers did not take any pride to them.
selves for the plan which led to the meeting this day,
but they felt the lo.rwur c to their brother, in the
inmost recesses of their hearts—(4p/,lean).—He was
sure no soldier-that traced thb doubtful field of W
c.rlt) felt n we tor his Gram,/ than they did for theirs
—Vili/duir).—He was abuts' to give up his com-
mand—hut ae had dent great tuud while he held at

--end his example, he ems convinced. would not be
forgotten —(.9,garne).—l4e had left an indelible im•
pre.aion behind him. To him the actor was obliged
tor raising his prefr_ssien :o a degree of reTectabilny
which it never before possessed—(Avitaine).—They
woithl keep their eyes steadily fig ed ma the example
Pit them ; and, though few could hope to rival him,
as an actor, yet all endeaversr to achieve that
eaVißui,„ e character which h^ so highly possessed—the
character of an honest and good man— (di:Pat:se).
Lord Hota.aNn, after acivertio,,, •to the Maio laity
which Mr. Kendiie diplaye.f, duricg the relmilsiing
Dieu-lane Theatre, 'unposed; "i• The health of
Mr. lute, and the Drury-lane Funch"
Mr. Rae rctnroed Maas. Atter the eloquent
speech which they had just heard, in consequence of
a similar compliment h.tving been paid to a sister
Theatre, he should merely say, that he and his bro.
thcr performers participated entirely in the feelings
of affection and respect which were manifested to-
wards Mr. Kemble, on this occasion, by men of the
most exalted talent. science, and learning. The es.
tiblishment with which he was connected would ever
recollect with pride, that, on the bodr,!% ,•f Da ury-lane
Mt. Kemble commenced that caretr which he had
now so splendidly terminated.
Lird HoLcatin expressed his satisfaction at wit-
nessing the liberality of sentiment which pervaded the
two winter Theatres, rivals as they wee, in some
respects. Bit he was sure that the liberaiity of Eng-
lishmen void(' not be confined to their nwr, county.
They had now an actor of a neighlentring
amongst them —(Letautioltir artinure.)- his Lord-
ship was happy that they were all eager to express
their gratification at this circumstance. He should,
therefore. propose, 66 The health of M. and
success it's the French Stave." . . •
Tins toast was drank with lent-continued plaudits.
Mons. TA Lst.t spol:e as follows:—" Gentlemen,
it is impoisible for me, in a foreign language, t•i ex pre.is
my warm gratitude for the hospitable way in which
you have this day received me'—(.?fifilaurc)— old the
honour you h..ve June, in my per... 11, to the Fretic:a
Stage. To be thought worthy :if tiiit;ce
sion consecrated to my dear friend—(Slrords cf.
nft-
/plaure)—l estimate as one of -the hilicairs of
inay life. A; 1 cannot thank yeti with nly words,
rue will, I hope, blirrr MC to 01 !i' rt,O.V./in
;icalt—(P/audits.)—Ce:viancn, nit. ti di jail:
sisccesc to the 13ritis.1 N t.) the lit:js%
S: ,ge." ("1 hmari.: le s.: wands,
delivered t., a clear alid.poteinfol voice, s'ith greet
boldness of utterance, :Mc! much vetnanei.ce of ac-
tion, had a most carviisin•_•, effect on theatichoires)
" The health 44 Mr. Vest, and success • to the
Royal Academy," was next drank.
Mr, Warr shortly returned thanks.
Lord HOLLAND then.proksed " the health of Mr.
Young," who returned thanks in a neat speech*,' in
which he declared;, that to Mr. Kemble's example
he owed the success which he had heretofore met with
in his profession. He expressed his opinion, •that co
man could long remain a favourite with the public
who did not foilow the steps sit gloriously trodden. by
Mr. Kemble—steps which,-altheugli at a humble
tante, he hoped he should ever pursue. •
Lord Hou.asn then proposed " the health of Mrs.
Siddous," which wasArank with great applause.
Mr. H. Twiss returned) thank..

A little before twelve o'clock, Lord 1-101.1. AND quit.
ted the Chair, and the company saon after stparated,
highly delighted with the transactiops of the evening.
The performers of Drury-lane Theatre, anNious to
reanrd their testimony of respect for the advantages
derived from Mr.. KIMBLE'S .psofession.il exertions
appointed a deputation, consisting of Messrs. RAE,
DOWTON, JOHNSTONE, and HOLLAND, to wait 00 him,
and to express their regret at his retirement from the
stage. These Gentlemen were introduced to Mr.
KE/IBLE yesterday, when Mr. km; addressed him in
the following wordjs:
" Ma. KLIIRLE,•SJR....Mr. DOWTON, Mr. HOLLAND, Mr.
Jo u v, mid myself, as a deputation from all the Performers
of Drury.lane Theatre, hare tb: honour to wait on you to offer
our tr bute of petumal respect, and at the same time deeply to
lament your having withdrawn yourself front the stags,of which
for wveral years you have been the pride mid distinguished
ornament. lam concerned that illness prevented my accom-
panying these Gentlemen for this purpose en the evening of your
!Wirers:oy regretted retirement ; but we trug though late in
the taktessiou of our feelings, ,h-y will nut be the less accep-
table. As the represi wedge* o Drury-lane '1 h.atre, we prsaly
feel that there you attalled aid perfected that high Profeitm,,nal
ehiracter, vrhictris now detervidly drawing forth every mark
of public estimation; and we bew w assure ybu that we fully
participate in choir general freliogs of admitati n and respect.—
We truly feel that you have added a dignity to the Profession—
both fir your genius in the arc itself. and by the force of your
esamyle ni private !iv. We take our leave of you, Vishine you
the enjoyment of your health, and with all Calmer hope UN" tie
remainder of your life may, in every respect, be as happy as it
has :minim been :t viceohk and omsamental to karnieg and the
stage."

I Vented nutadd that Mr.K KM scewasmuch affected.

Since the pre,ent Lottery was contracted fur by
Mr. Sty' wititurr , many circumstances have ha opeued
highly ptopitious fur Adventurers,' for All tl.e
cipal Prizes have been disttibuted among the Puldic,
instead of being gaiaed by some of the omili
Tickets, and the value of the Stock Prizes has ad-1
vanced 10 per Cent. this, added to the valuable Pri-
vilege which Mr. Stvewituitur incorporates with his
Scheme, cLtitling the Holders of Blanks t 4 an.ither
Drawing of the same number, will signalize his Con-
tracts from all previous ones.— Every purchaser t:cw
has ILA only a Chance for theßlo"o which is allot (el
to the First-drawn Prize on the 9ih July, but may
also have Two distinct Chances for o:her Capitals,
and theme are Four of ‘20,1;0;)!
I% I KAOIMINARY ROBBLRY.—Qn the tnoritirg c•f* Tuesday
sCuiliLllt, a reroon who bad the appearance ot a ion.i,;i:er,
who call:it himself Mr. S' Blount. called at Nle,,r%.
aid eminent jewerera, on I.l4ate-li !l, for the purpu e,
as be pt ceneed, of purchasing a large tram ty diamc.nd.t.—
' lie wore gold ear-ring., spike French with rati.cr a L:trinan
accent, and gs% e his address at a Coffee-ht use in 1.1 icc•t. r-s Irv.
lie was B,...cotnaMed by a mail, whom lie calicd hi, int ..7pr.::cr.
Hr did not profess that lie would pay for the diao:ond , at :,.at
moment, but said that Ice would select a parcel, leave ilium
the hand, of Messrs. Ronda! and Bridge, and would in
about a week to take Omni ;.tray, and pay lor .1t:. \Vitli
4 Lbaral on these swindlers lcuked out sliamot, di to the
of mire than f..,t0,0( 0, which they .1, aired nicht be put into a
parer box :hey had ',might with then', and one et thcni
it will a cyyner S. B. "J'hey then went away, lrt ririag to n-
turn taut 1.4 y for the part 5. liasinC tailed to ken., chnir
pco-
rn :heir motive fur taito.,lFo much fir.uMe
the boa w..s orentil; whets, lu! it contained wily a few pieces
ef tea —I he change of holes, by whit+ tl.:-
II boppoe.l to I are taken place prtvioesly to the 5,..1111it; ke that
c,nnained the diahionds. A passpor! had br.o I.:fore
obtained for the principal in tht atljt, seho 1,1,1 1...'.;.i! a
f. w wglits at the Hunt.ey Coffer-hone, but acc.4...iv7• to
nnt.ca at,t;.e Alien t are. was to be louud I l:,. • ,
nate, Hound:klatch. Ihe goobers, hcs..t v 1, c:mmi be tt..c‘d.

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