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This Theatre was opened last night for the dm-
tneticementbf a ne*timpiigui and the peifofnsanees
announced having excited considerable interest, every
part was tiled it an airy hoar., The Play wit Doegles,
'sod the novelty in the bait bf Characters was that bf
Yoxig Piorpoi being alsigbedto)oung Mr. flAir, alb*
in his 18th ye't, who %id* tis Weilt. • .
The cerebiity of the father iiised tong hopes as to
the tinalAcatiobs of the son, and his reception was ex-
Ireniely !becoming. Mr. KEAN, jun. (as he is aft-
booked in the bills) is of the midck stature, and ele-
gantly made. Ott his entrance he appeared somewhat
strange in his new sphere of action, but he speedily re-
'covered his self-possessioq, and maintained it to the last.
Easy and gentlemanly in his demeanour, his action was
unrestrained, and frequently elegant ; and he at-
tended to the business of the stage, and likewise ictenti•
gThimself very successfully with the unsophisticated
ambition of )suing Abroat, and aTterwards with the
0 ing hopes and proud bearing of the youtbfulDoeglas.
-To pronounce a decided opinion on the youthful Per.
former's merits would be rather difficult, as the capaci-
ties of so young a candidate, and without actual
experience on the stage, could hardly be fully ex*tedi
to be developed on "his first appearance on any stage...,
His attempt has been a bold one, not unsupported by
very considerable acquirements; and we shall gladly
avail ourselves of the opdortunity of seeing Mr. KEAN,
jun. do still better, and of hearing testimony to further
succresses. . _ _ _ _ ._ _ .

Mrs. Warr in genes al pet formed her !tart well, though
her tone throughout was rather too plaintive and whin-
ing. Mr. COOPER, as Old Norval, surpassed himself.
The scene between Lady Randolph and him, in the
third act, was done in admirable style, and drew forth
tears from many of the audience. The propriety of
action, distinct manner in which he pronounced the
words, and in general the correct idea which be had
formed of his character, well merited all the op-
timise which Mr. Conran received from the au•
thence. Mr. WALLACE performed the part of
Glenalvon with success. At the rising of the curtain,
God save the King" was performed by the orchestra.
Mr. Cone, Mrs. Gents, and a young Lady of the name
of GRANT sung alternately the verses, and were much
applauded. Miss GRANT was listened to with marked
attention. The pit repeatedly was a complete scene o'
confusion. The pleasure was such that every one strove,
without respect of persons, to get some place for him-
self. Perhaps not more than twelve Ladies were in that
part of the house. The head dresses—from the rush
on entering, and the squabbles of gallant men •around
them—were in a sad plight before the end of the piece.
When the cocain fell the call for Mr. Kilos' was loud
and general. After some delay he made his appearance
and was loudly cheered. Douglas was announced by
Mr. WALLACE for repetition on Thursday amidst great
applause.
After the Ballet of the Camp, in which the Nongs
danced with their usual animation and ingenuity, the
musical piece of Midas was performed. Mr. DOWTON
was Midas, and we never saw him in better spirits, or
act to greater perfection. His voice was unusually
powerful, and his• face was a personification of rich
humour and mock dignity from first to last. Miss Love,
as Apollo, made her first appearance at this Theatre,
sad was very flatteringly received. She looked re.
markably well, and was extremely animated. Mr.
TAYLRURI was a tolerable Pan. and Miss I. PATON
and Miss A. Tan; as Nysa and Daphne, were pleas.
ing, while Mrs. C. JONES made au excellent Goody.
The piece was altogether well played, and may be
repeated with advantage.
COVENT GARDEN.

This Theatre also commenced its winter campaign
last night, and with a powerful Company. The Gen-
tleman who commands, and whose caution and general-
ship is well known, did not however on this occasion in-
troduce any of his new-raised forces, but trusted for suc-
cess, in this his first attack upon public favour, to the
well tried powers of his established troops, and they did
not deceive him. The Play was Julius Cesar; and
the talents of these who were announced to sustain
the principal characters, were sufficient without a
single novelty, notwithstanding the attraction held
oat at the rival Theatre, to draw a most respectable
audience. As is usual, on the opening night of the
Season, the National Anthem was sung previous to the
commencement of the Tragedy. On the rising of the
curtain, the strength of the Company presented itself
ranged on the stage, and the well-known and established
favourites of the public received a warm greeting as they
presented themselves to the audience. As we have be-
fore observed, there was nothing new in the cast of ch.'.
tatters on this occasion ; and the metits of those who
sustained the principal parts in the Play are too well
known to call for a lengthened critique on their per-
forrlunee. Mr. C. K !mimes Marc Antony lost nothing
of its force in his hands; on this occasion it was as
spirited and as excellent awnsual. The Funeral Ora-
tion, one of the finest and most effective points in the
Play, was most judiciously managed. and the exer-
tions of the actor were rewarded by the loud plaudits
of the audience. YOUNG'S Brutus, and WARD'S Cassius,
afforded to the lovers of the Drama a treat, not Ire-
enently exceeded, especially the quarrel scene. The
Play was powerfully cast, even in the subordinate
characters; and should the Managets be able to present
such a bill of fare nightly to their friends, there can be
billy doubt of their making a successful Season.
The Tragedy was followed by the Spectacle of Peter
Wilkins. The excellent acting of Mrs. Vanua, as the
hero of the piece; the agility of Pantos in the Non-
descript, and the humours of Kens,/ and l'Oesite
contributed most successfully to the amusement of the
audience, and elicited uproarious applause, even from
the gods themselves.
ADELPHI EATRE.
This elegant little TheatreTH commenced its Wintee Sea-
son last night, and we should judge, from the crowded
state of the house, under most favourable auspices,
Daring the recess, the whole of the interior has•been
entirely redecorated, and embellished in the most splen-
did manner. Two new orchestra boxes added, the dress
circle enlarged, the proscenium extended in height and
breadth; and, in short, nothing left undone that could
in any way contribute to the comfort of the audience,
or add to the effect of the performances, which com-
menced after the national anthem of God save the Mag,
with the favourite piece produced last season of Luke:4,
Labourer, in which Mr. Bucesronm the author of the
piece, a pei former well known on the other side the water,
elude his first appearance here, and met with well de.,
served success. Another candidate for public favour, in
the person of Miss TAYLOR, from the Brighton Theatrmi
likewise made her first appearance. The rest of the
characters being as before, it is only requisite to say,
they were received with all the warmth due to old fa-
vourites. The burletta of %%John-street, Adelphi, fa-
lased, in which YATES, in the part of Mr. Tontkins,
kept the house in a roar of laughter.
After the Burletta, a new Grand Ballet, composed
by the celebrated DIDALOTs was produced ; in which

Miss BARNrito from Drury-Hun made hart defust—the
production of this Ballet atone, •aa a Spectacle, would
reflect great credit upon the Management, but which,
added to elegant dancing, beautiful music, ac. cannot
Tail of attracting.
' The admired burlesque of The Quadrupeds. followed:
M which Mr. 4. Reeve played his old poet of Ara-
hatisides—he introduced •arious imitations of London
performers, and sang a parody on Cherry Ripe with all.
the humour so characteristic of him.

We have already said that the house was crowded.
We may truly add that the company was genteel, and
sincerely wish the spirited Managers all the success
which they so unquestionably merit.

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