The Sun. — 1829-10-05 (London, England)

EMERY—and who did not ?—will be delighted to learn that the theatrical talent of the family is not extinct, and that his daughter, Miss Emma; is making rapid progress as a singer, under the skilful and scientific tuition of R. EVANS, to whom she has been articled. This young lady is yet only about thirteen or fourteen : she is tall for her uge, handsome in point of figure, and possesses a countenance which is cha-:. racterized by great mildness and modesty, tinged with some melancholy, of expression. Her voice (for we had lately an opportunity of hearing her sing) possesses great flexibility, and no inconsiderable portion of power; and we have 'no doubt that she will be, ere long, an ornament to our I metropolitan boards.  BILAIIA3I, who has been playing at Liverpool, is engaged for a limited period at the Dublin Theatre, at the conclusion of which he returns to " 01(1 Drury." Splendid inducements were held out by Mr. BUNN, the manager of the above-named house, to Miss FOBDE, which that lady was unable to accept, her engagement at Covent-garden compelling her to be present at the opening of that Theatre to-night. Her application to Mr. C. KESIBLE for leave cr. absence could not be granted.  STANNBURY takes the situation of director and superintendent of the chorusses at Covent-garden Theatre, in the room of Mr. WATSON, who has resigned.  CHARLES HORN; the vocalist, is engaged at Coventgarden Theatre, and will very shortly make his appearance at that house in his favourite part of • Caspar, in WEBER'S Opera of D,r Freischutz.  Mr. ELLISTON, instigated by the success of the nautical drama of Black-eyed Susan, at the Surrey, has, it is said, tendered, in aid of the distresses of Covent-garden Theatre, the use of that performance to be played six nights, gratuitously supported (if required) by its original representatives.  The new tragic drama of Leonidas, announced for representation at the Coburg Theatre this evening, is from the pen of the late Mr. RUTHERFORD, an actor at the West London Theatre, who recently committed suicide during a fit of insanity produced by want and a series of misfortunes.  An important alteration in the "shilling order" system is about to take place at the Coburg Theatre. The printed admission to the Boxes will be raised to two shillings, to meet the expense of the new and extensive company forming at that house, the principal ornament of which will be Mrs. D4VISON, of Drury-lane Theatre.  At the Haymarket, Mr. RAYNER, who has few equals in Yorkshire characters, appeared, as we mentioned, on Friday, in Farmer Ashfield, and met a most rapturous reception. Young KEAN is also engaged, and will appear direct!), ; and every arrangement betokens the Manager's determined spirit to deserve public support.  ASTLEY'S closed a very profitable season on Saturday night with a melange of performances that were quite unrivalled in their peculiar style. Mr. GOMERSAL came on the stage after the first piece, and addressed the audience. In the name of Mr. DUCROW, he returned thanks for the pa-, tronage they had experienced, and stated that it was the intention of the Manager to increase the stud they then possessed, by the addition of several valuable Freneh and German horses. The company would also be made as perfect as possible by recruits; and with a feeling of gratitude they took leave of their patrons for the season, hoping to meet them again, and receive their approbation on Easter Monday.  Mr. JONES, who is announced as Lord Ogleby, at Covent-garden, on Wednesday next, has long been a member of the Edinburgh company. In addition to his histrionic avocations, he employed his leisure hours in teaching elocution. We have known several of his pupils, all of whom bear testimony to his worth and talent. His line (technically speaking) is exactly that of his namesake at Drury-lane—fops, fine gentlemen, &c.  Mr. SHERWIN, the most successful personator of poor EMERY'S characters, who was expected to have made his appearance on the boards of Drury early this season, is unfortunately prevented for the present from resuming his professional labours, by severe indisposition. He is about to visit his native country for the benefit of his health, and it is to be hoped that he will, ere long, become sufficiently recovered to again contribute to the entertainment of the public.  Signor PAULO, with the consent of MATHEWS and YATES, with whom he was under an engagement, is about to quit the Adelphi, for the purpose of taking the situation of young Jox GRIMALDI, at Covent-Garden. Jos is engaged at Drury-lane, at a salary of Si. per week. Mr. FREER, who is announced in the bills of the Co-burg as being about to appear on the boards of that theatre, is not the Mr. FREER, of the Pavilion—the latter gentleman is under articles to perform for a certain term at the Pavilion.  Miss HELMS, from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, makes her appearance this evening at Sadler's Wells, as Captain Macheath, in the Beggar's Opera. From the capabilities possessed by the rest of the cast, it is likely to be performed with credit to this popular establishment. Mr. War.ramsorr, from the Haymarket, we perceive, is also among the new engagements.  MS FOOTE'S two nights at Margate and Ramsgate, last week, have been so eminently successful, that she has been induced to renew the engagements at both places. We hear that it is likely there will be two Italian Companies at Brighton during the winter season, one under the management of Mr. BOCHSA, who conducted the enterprise so cleverly last year, and the other under DE