logo The TimesTHETIMESNumb. 940.(Price Three-pence.)TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1788.Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.By his MAJESTY’S COMPANY,THIS EVENING,Will be presented the Tragedy ofJULIA,OR, THE ITALIAN LOVER.The principal Characters byMr. KEMBLE and Mrs. SIDDONS.The Prologue to be spoken by Mr. Kemble;And the Epilogue by Mrs. Siddons.With New Dresses, Decorations, &c.To which will be addedThe DESERTERHenry, Mr. KELLY, Skirmish, Mr. BANNISTER, jun.And Louisa, by Mrs. CROUCH.To-morrow (by Desire) The Wonder, with, the 6th time, Harlequin, Jun. On Thursday, the tragedy of Percy; Elwina, Mrs. Siddons.BY COMMAND OF HIS MAJESTY,And under the same DIRECTORS as the CONCERTof ANTIENT MUSIC.THEOratorios of SOLOMON, ALEXANDER’S FEAST, with the CHOICE OF HERCULES; JOSEPH; ACIS and GALATEA, with DRYDEN’S ODE; ESTHER; and MESSIAH, will be performed on the six FRIDAYS in LENT, at the CONCERT ROOM in TOTTENHAM STREET.Subscriptions taken at Messrs. Longman and Broderip’s Music Shops in the Haymarket and Cheapside, and at Mr. Ashley’s, No. 4, Pimlico, at Three Guineas each, the Tickets NOT transferable.ROYALTY THEATRE,WELL STREET, NEAR GOODMAN’S FIELDSTHIS EVENING,AN OCCASIONAL ADDRESS.ByMR. PALMER,In the Character of Christmas.A Musical Entertainment calledTHOMASandSUSAN;Or,The GENEROUS TARFor the 3rd time, a New Pantomimic Entertainment,calledThe DESERTER of NAPLES;Or, ROYAL CLEMENCY.Under the Direction of MR. DELPINI.The Airs, Duets, and Choruses composed by Mr. REEVE.The DESERTER by MR. PALMER.The other Characters byMr. W Palmer, Mr. Cooper, Mr. L’Estrange, Mr. Hudson,and Mr. DELPINI.Mrs. Delpini, Madems. Bitthemer, and Mrs. GIBBS.End of the First Part, a Grand Representation ofMOUNT VESUVIUS at the Time of the Eruption, withthe Flowing of the Lava.The Dances by Mr. Holland, Mad. Bitthemer, and Mad.Constance; composed by M. MALTER.A SONG by Master BRAHAM.The Whole to conclude with (37th time) a new PantomimicEntertainment, calledHARLEQUIN.MUNGO;OR, A PEEP INTO THE TOWER.Harlequin, Mr. RAYNER, Jun.Mungo Harlequin, Mr. BOURKE,Pantaloon, Mr. FOLLETT, Sen.Keeper of Wild Beasts and Warder of the Tower(with a Chaunt), Mr. GRACE.Captain, Sailor, and first waterman (with Songs),Mr. ARROWSMITH.Clown, Mr. FOLLETT, Jun.Planter’s Wife, Mrs. BURNETT,And, Columbine, Mrs. GIBBS.In Part First a Dance of Slaves by Messrs. Hollands,Bourke, Menage, &c.To Conclude with a grand Ballet,by Mons. Malter, Mr. Holland, Mad. Bitthemer, andMademoiselle Constance.Boxes, 5s; Pit, 3s; First Gall., 2s; Second Gall., 1s.Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Clark, at the Stage Door of the Theatre.The Doors to be opened for the future at half-past Five, and to begin precisely at half-past Six o’clock.°⸸° No Money will be returned after the Curtain is drawn up, nor will any person be admitted behind the scenes.Vivant Rex & Regina.N.B. Nothing under . . . . will be taken.TO BE LETT, OR SOLD.EXTENSIVEPremises in the Neighbourhood of Cheapside.Apply at No. 9, Cheapside.A CAUTIONto preventIMPOSITION.SHARP’S CONCAVE RAZORSAremade of the very best steel that can be possibly procured in this or any other country, tempered, and finished with the greatest nicety and circumspection. Their superior excellence above all others has made then more esteemed than any Razor now in use; the consequence of which is that some persons have offered, and still do offer, an inferior article under their name.C. SHARP, Perfumer and Razor Maker to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, at No. 131, Fleet Street, and No. 57, Cornhill,Most respectfully intreats the public to observe that his Concave Razors are not sold at any other places in London, but at his shops as above, Sharp stamped on the blade of the Razors; all others are counterfeit.Sharp’s Metallic Razor Strops, which keep the Razor to good order, without the use of a Hone or grinding, are not to be equalled; but the above articles are too well esteemed to need anything being said in their behalf. His Alpine Soap, for shaving, is by far the best adapted for that purpose of any yet invented; it never causes the least smarting sensation, but is perfectly soft, sweet, and pleasing. Likewise his curious Cyprian Wash balls, great variety of shaving cases and pouches, that hold all the implements necessary for shaving, dressing, &c.Sharp’s sweet hard and soft pomatums, are remarkable for keeping good in any climate longer than any other. His Lavender Water, drawn from the flowers, his warranted Tooth brushes and the Prince of Wales Tooth Powder, are articles worthy the attention of the public.Combs, Soaps, Wash balls, and every article in the Perfumery branch, wholesale, retail, and for exportation.N.B. Families, &c., who take any of Sharp’s articles by the dozen save considerably.A complete Dressing case fitted up with razor, combs &c., for 10s. 6d.KING’S THEATRE, Haymarket.ByPARTICULAR DESIRE, on Thursday next, January 3rd, 1788,WILL BE PRESENTED THE SERIO COMIC OPERAcalledIL RE THEODORO in VENEZIA.OR, THEODORE KING OF CORSICA AT VENICE.The Principal Characters bySig. MORELLI,Sig. MORIGI,Sig. BALELI,Sig. CALVESI,And Sig. FINESCHI,Signora SESTINI, and Signora STORACE.The Music composed, in his best style, by the celebratedMr. PAESIELO.Under the Direction ofSig. MAZZINGHI;And Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. CRAMER.Painter and Mechanist, Sig. GAETANO MARINARI.Inventor & Maker of the Dresses, Sig. LUPINO.The doors to be opened at Six and to begin precisely atHalf-past Seven o’clock.Pit, 10s. 6d. First Gallery, 5s. Upper Gallery, 3s.Tickets to be had and Subscriptions paid as usual, at Messrs. Ransome, Moreland, and Hammersley’s, Bankers, No. 57, Pall Mall.End of Act I., A NEW DIVERTISEMENT, composedby Mons. CHEVALIER, and performed byMons. VESTRIS,Mons. COULON,And Mons. CHEVALIER;The Two Miss SIMONETS,Signora REDINI,And Mad. COULON.End of the Opera, a new BALLET, composed byMons. NOVERRE, calledLES OFFRANDES A L’AMOUR,And Performed byMons. VESTRIS,Mons. COULON,And Mons. DIDELOT,Miss HELLESBERG,Mad. VEDIE,The other Characters byMessrs. SAUNLIER, COULON, HENRY, SALA,Mademoiselles GRENIERS, &c. &c.,And MEZUKES.N.B. For the Better accommodation of the Subscribers, the office is removed back to Union Court, Haymarket.The Nobility and Gentry are requested to take notice that the first Masque Ball will be given at this place on Monday, the 4th of February, 1788.NEW MUSIC.This day is Published,By LONGMAN and BRODERIP,Musicsellers and Musical Instrument Makers to his RoyalHighness the PRINCE of WALESNo. 26, Cheapside, and No. 13, Haymarket.Authors.£.s.d.J. Haydn.THREESYMPHONIES for a grand Orchestra, dedicated to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Op. 50106Ditto.A set of QUARTETTS for two Violins, Tenor and Violoncello, expressive of the Passion of our Saviour. Op. 48080Mozart.Two SYMPHONIES for a Grand Orchestra. Op. 5 and 9, each060Ditto.Six QUARTETTS, dedicated to Mr. Haydn. Op. 10150Ditto.QUARTETT for the Harpsichord030Storace.CARE DONNE CHE BRAMATE, sung by Signora Storace in Il Re Theodore in Venezia026Pleyel.Two SONATAS for the Harpsichord, with an accompaniment for a Violin. Op. 7040Ditto.TRIOS for a Violin, Tenor, and Violoncello. Op. 11060Gìordano.Three GRAND DUETS for the Harpsichord, from the works of Haydn076Chalon.THREE DUETS for the Harpsichord. Op. 7076Barthelemon.COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS for the Pedal Harp, with Airs, Arpegias, and Sonatas, and an easy method for tuning0106Percy.Six ITALIAN ARIETTAS in the Venetian style, for the voice and Piano Forte. Op. 5050Starkel.Three SONATAS for the Harpsichord, with Accompaniments. Op. 22076Millico.A Fourth set of Six ITALIAN CANZONETS, dedicated to Lady Louisa Hervey050Bishop.Six MINUETS and Twelve COUNTRY DANCES for the year 1788026Jones.Dittodittoditto026Shield.The FARMER. A comic opera, for the Voice and Harpsichord060NEW MUSIC.This Day are Published,By J. BLAND, No. 45, Holborn,THESONGS in Robin Hood, of “Charming Clorinda,” and “When generous Wine,” sung by Mr. Bowden, 1s. each. “When ruddy Aurora,” and “The Trump of Fame,” each 6d. “Aurora,” a ballad, 1s. He vowed to love me, Goodwin cantata; O, thou wert born to please me, a duet; Ye woods and ye mountains, an elegy; each 6d. Bland’s 13th and 14th Ladies’ Glees, each, 1s. 6d. Ditto, first vol. of ditto, bound, 18s. Periodical Ital.; song No. 35, 2s. 6d.; ditto, No. 36, 2s. 6d. Pleyel’s Sonatas, composed for the Harpsichord. Op. 7, 4s. C. I. T. L. Sonatinas, dedicated to Dr. Burney, 5s. Mozart’s Terzette, 2s. 6d. Bland’s Harpsichord Collection, Nos. 1 to 6, each, 5s. Hoffmeister’s Duetts, violin and violoncello, Op. 6 & 13, 4s. Ditto, Flute Trios 6s. Ditto, Flute Quartets, 10s. 6d. And a variety of new publications.OIL AND LAMP WAREHOUSE.No. 5, New Street, Covent Garden.GEORGEDOWNING, Oil Merchant, proprietor of the above Warehouse, begs leave to offer the most proper tender of his grateful acknowledgments to the Nobility, Gentry, and public in general, for the repeated favours conferred upon him. He respectfully informs his friends, that the OIL and LAMP TRADE continues to be transacted upon the same liberal terms that first recommended him to their particular attention.N.B. Orders for Town or Country executed with punctuality.New Street, Covent Garden, Jan. 1, 1788.CALEDONIAN MACABAU SNUFF.JOHNYOUNG,ManufacturerandVendorof the Hibernian high dried or Lundy Foot’s Snuff, presents his respects to the Nobility, Gentry, &c., with his Caledonian Macabau Snuff, which upon trial he is convinced will be found deserving the estimation his Irish Snuff has so justly acquired. Orders sent to his Snuff-Manufactory, No. 73 in Drury Lane, near Russell Court, will be attended to with the highest respect and gratitude.N.B. Snuffs and Tobacco in the highest perfection.STATIONARY.ADAMTHOMPSON, at his paper Manufacturers’ Warehouse, Hand Court, Upper Thames Street, begs leave to return to his friends sincere thanks for all past favours, and as he is now well stocked with a general and choice assortment of Writing and Printing, Wrapping, Sugar, and Blue Papers, summer made, shall be happy to receive their further orders, which shall be duly attended to on the most moderate terms. Notes and Bills taken in Payment at one, two, and three months.N.B. Has also about fifty reams French Mezzotinto Bay to be sold 20 per cent. below current price.NEW MUSIC.This Day is Published,By LONGMAN and BRODERIP, No. 26, Cheapside; No. 13, Haymarket, and at their Manufactory in Tottenham Court Road,MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND SELLERS TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES,TheNew Comic Opera, now performing at Covent Garden Theatre, with great applause, called The Farmer, composed and compiled by Mr. Shield, 6s. Pleyel’s two Grand Sonatas Op. 7, for the Piano Forte, 4s. Pleyel’s three Trio Concertante, Op. 11, for a Violin Tenor and Violoncello, 6s. Percy’s Italian Arietta Op. 5th, 5s. Mozart’s Harpsichord Quartett, 2s. 6d. Complete Instructions for Pedal Harp, with a Selection of Favourite Songs and Sonatas by Mr. Barthelemon, 10s. 6d. Stocket’s three Sonatas, Op. 22, with accompaniments, 7s. 6d. Thomas and Susan; or, The Fortunate Tar, performed at the Royalty Theatre, 3s. 6d. Chalon’s three Duets for the Pianoforte, Op. 7th, 7s. 6d. Mozart’s Airs, with Variations, for the Pianoforte, each 2s. Breval’s easy Solos for the Violoncello, Op. 28, 7s. 6d. Clementi’s Sonata, Op. 10, 3s. Lately imported from the Continent, great variety of Harp Music, by the most Eminent Masters; together with the most distinguished New Works of the following Authors, consisting of Symphonies, Concertas, Quartetts, Trios, Duetts, Solos, and Harpsichord Sonatas by Haydn, Pleyel, Kozeluch, Mozart, Breval, Trickler, Todor, Devienne, Vanhal, Starkel, Viotti, &c. Also the Overture and Songs of Tarare, and select collections of the most favourite songs from the latest French Operas, for the Harpsichord.—Where may be seen their new-improved grand & small Piano Fortes, and Mr. Corri’s new invented Harpsichord Desk, with a Dictionary of Musical Terms, Examples, &c. Also his newly invented Piano Forte Board, with a Dictionary, &c. Each One Guinea.THE OPERA FANS.To the Subscribers and Frequenters of theKING’S THEATRE.Last Saturday were published, according to Act of Parliament.THEDelivery, however, was put off till the Re-opening of the Opera House next week, for the purpose of presenting them in the best state of improvement.These FANS, calculated to present at one view both the number of boxes, including the additional ones, names of Subscribers, &c., have been carefully compared, with the plan of the House as kept at the Office, and will be sold only by the Proprietor,Mrs. H. M., No. 81, Haymarket,Where she will receive with respectful gratitude any commands from the ladies, and wait on them if required.HANDEL’S SUBSCRIPTIONDedicated by Permission to His MAJESTYThis day is published,THEELEVENTH NUMBER OF HANDEL’S WORKS. The four First Numbers comprehending the completest Score of the Oratorio of Athalia, the four following the whole of Theodora, and the remainder a large portion of the Messiah. The elegant Apotheosis of Handel will be delivered to Subscribers only with the Twelfth Number.Subscriptions are received by Dr. Arnold, No 480, Strand; Messrs. Longman and Broderip, No. 13, Haymarket; and Birchall and Co., New Bond Street.This day is Published,Price 2s. 6d. separately, or 4s. together,ANABRIDGMENT of the MEMORIALAddress to the KING OF FRANCE,By M. DE CALONNE,Minister of State.In FRENCH AND ENGLISH.Translatedfrom the French by W. WALTERPrinted at theLogographic Press, byJ. Walter, Printing House Square, Blackfriars; and sold by Messrs. Robson and Clarke, and T. Hookham, New Bond Street; P. Elmsley, Strand; Messrs. Egeron, Charing Cross; and W. Richardson, Royal Exchange.This day is Published,Price One Shilling,CRAZYKATE Afavourite Ballad,Taken from Cowper’s Task.Set to Music, with accompaniments,By JOHN MOULDS.THE FEAST OF APOLLO, No. IV.,Price One Shilling,Containing a Favourite Overture for the Piano Forte“Sans Vous, Ma Chère,” a Favourite Song“The Sailor he fears not the Roar of the Seas,” dittoLondon: Printed for G. Goulding, Haydn’s Head,No. 6, James Street, Covent Garden,Where may be hadLA FEVRE,Taken from SIERNE.A Favourite SONG, set to Music by HAYDN,Price only Sixpence.“The Sailor he fears not the Roar of the Seas,”A Favourite SONG, set to Music, with Accompaniments,by RELFE, Price One Shilling.SANS VOUS, MA CHERE,A Favourite SONG, sung by Mr. INCLEDON at Bath,Composed by MOULDS, Price Sixpence.Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.THIS EVENINGWill be presented the revived Tragedy ofTheROMAN FATHER.Horatius, Mr. Farren: Tullius Hostilius, Mr. Aickin;Valerius, Mr. Davis; and Publius, Mr. Pope. Valeria,Mrs. Merton; and Horatia, Miss Bruton.In Act V will be introduced a Roman Oration,To which will be added (6th time) a new Pantomime,calledThe DUMB CAKE;Or, the REGIONS OF FANCY.With new Music, Scenery, Dresses, Machinery, andDecorations.N.B. Nothing under full price will be taken.To-morrow (not acted this season), The Suspicious Husband. Ranger, Mr. LEWIS; and Clarinda, Mrs. Abingdon.PROPAGATION OF A LIE.W.DICKINSON,Bond Street, has this day published a Print, from an original Drawing by H. Bunbury, Esq., representing the Propagation of a Lie, being a companion to the much admired prints of the Long Minuet.Likewise just published,An Academy for Grown Horsemen; containing the completestinstructions forWalking,Trotting,Cantering,Galloping,Stumbling, andTumblingIllustrated with Copperplates, and adorned with a Portrait of the Author, by Geoffry Cambado, Esq., Riding Master, Master of the Horse, Grand Equerry to the Doge of Venice.Where likewise is published all Mr Bunbury’s elegant and caricature Prints.FESTIVAL OF ANACREON.This Day is Published, Price 3s. 6d,A New Edition ofTHEFESTIVAL OF ANACREON, containing the Songs of Capt. Morris, Mr. Hewerdine, and other Lyric Writers, as sung at the Anacreons Society, the Beefsteak and Humbug Clubs.Published by William Holland, No. 50, Oxford Street, near Berners Street, removed from No. 66, Drury Lane.Of whom may be had, just published,A Portrait of Kitty Cut-a-Dash; a Dilly setting out from King’s Place with a Guard; History of Modern Flagellants, in seven distinct works, each of which may be had separate. Comtesse de Barre’s Whim; The Pretty Nursery Maid; My Aunt; Hal’s Looking Glass; and a large collection of Books, Pamphlets, Paintings, Drawings, and Prints for the Cabinets of the Moralist, the Politician, and the Bon Vivant.☞Pæans of Pleasure and Memoirs of Kitty Cut-a-Dash will be speedily published.This day published,Price Six Shillings, in Boards,MEDICALCOMMENTARIES for the Year 1787, exhibiting a concise view of the latest and most important Discoveries in Medicine and Medical Philosophy, Collected and Published byANDREW DUNCAN, M.D.F.R. & A.S. Edin., &c.Decade Second, Volume SecondPrinted for C. Elliot, T. Kay and Co., opposite SomersetPlace, Strand, London; and C. Elliot, Edinburgh.Of whom may be had,Complete SETS of DECADE FIRST, from 1773 to 1785 inclusive. Ten vols. 8vo., price 3l. in boards, and 3l. 10s. bound.Also, Vol. 8, for 1781-2, Vol. 9, for 1783-4; Vol. 10, for 1785; and Vol. 1, Decade II. for 1786, at Six Shillings each, in boards.N.B. As above may be had gratis, C. Elliot, T. Kay and Co.’s Catalogue of Books, in all the different branches of Medicine, for 1788, with the lowest prices affixed.This day are Published,Printed in One Volume, octavo, on a superfine mediumpaper, price 6s., in Boards,I.FAMILIARand FRIENDLY CORRESPONDENCE of FREDERICK THE SECOND, KING OF PRUSSIA, with U. F. DE SUHM, Counsellor to the Elector of Saxony.II.Handsomely printed, in 2 vols., large octavo, on a superfine medium paper, price 12s. in Boards,A SELECTION from the WORKS of FRANCIS LORD BACON, Viscount St. Alban, consisting of his ESSAYS on Civil, Moral, Literary, and Political Subjects; the Advancement of Learning, System of Moral Philosophy, Theology, &c., and his celebrated History of Life and Death, together with his own Life, by Dr. WILLYMOTT.III.In 2 vols., 8vo, on a Superfine Medium Paper, Price 12s.in Boards, illustrated with Copperplates,A new and elegant Edition ofDR. DERHAM’S PHYSICO and ASTRO THEOLOGY;the first contains a Demonstration of the Being and the Attributes of God from his Works of the Creation; the second, a General Survey of the Heavens, with considerable notes and many curious Observations.IV.In Three Volumes, Price 9s. sewed,The MINIATURE PICTURES,OR,PLATONIC MARRIAGEA New Novel,By MRS. CARTWRIGHTThis Lady displays throughout the work a perfect knowledge of the human passions, and the characters are portrayed in the most chaste and elegant language.V.Elegantly printed, in a small pocket volume, on superfineWriting Paper, Price 2s. 6d. sewed in Marble Paper,A New Edition, being the third, ofLETTERS which passed between an ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONAGE and a LADY OF HONOUR at Brighton.London: Printed at theLogographic Press, by J. Walters, Printing House Square, Blackfriars, and sold by T. Longman, Paternoster Row; Robson and Clarke, New Bond Street; and W. Richardson, under the Royal Exchange.Universal Register.lineA HOLIDAY AT ALL THE PUBLICOFFICES.lineToCORRESPONDENTSThough much has been said of LORD GEORGE GORDON’S beard, yet, as the subject increases every day, THE TIMES will not let it passunnoticed. The SHANDEANJeu d’Espritwill of course be attended to, though perhaps with a little clipping.The CRITIC will do, so will other SQUIBS from the same hand.AMERICAN PHILOSOPHERS and PHILOSOPHY are entitled to the Protection of THE TIMES.—With ARTS AND SCIENCES we shall ever be atpeace.On account of the great overflow of temporary matter, several articles of intelligence are unavoidably postponed. The favours of several of our Advertising correspondents, which were too long, and came too late for insertion, shall have places to-morrow.Parisian intelligence shall likewise have insertion without fail.lineTO THE PUBLIC.Verbalthanks, however warm in expression, cannot be considered the criterion ofGratitude.Deeds, notwords, provesincerity, and by future endeavours to entertain and inform,The Timeswill evince theirzealin the service ofThe Public, and theirfeelingsfor the favours bestowed upon theUniversal Register.Mr. Walter,patenteeof theLogographic Press, cannot omit his tribute of thanks for the very great encouragement which his endeavours to improve the art of printing have experienced—notwithstanding the unjust and illiberal measures adopted to impede its progress and injure him. An accurate statement of these mean and invidious practices he is determined to lay before the public in a pamphlet on a future day; at present he will only mention a very recent one.The Daily Advertiserbeing generally read by the lower orders of the people, he offered at its office an Advertisement for several apprentices, whichMr. Jenour, the Printer, refused to insert, though he had received payment several days preceding.lineLONDON.Last night her Majesty had a concert of vocal and instrumental music at the Palace at Windsor.The 7th of this month is fixed for the celebration of the marriage of the Archduke of Austria and the Princess Elizabeth of Wirtemberg.—The ceremony will be performed at Vienna.The great heiress, Miss Pulteney, the daughter of William Pulteney, Esq., came of age last Thursday.—The entertainments on the occasion were very splendid, and the celebration kept at Shrewsbury.The indisposition of Lord Salisbury is a public evil; and to do his Herefordshire neighbours justice they think so, independent of their Christmas disappointment. Other and honourable feelings operate more upon the occasion.Great expectations are formed of Mr.Fitzherbert’stalents in the important post to which he has lately been appointed; and we are ready to believe that he will amply fulfil them. But of this we are rather certain, that however he may surmount the attacks of theHibernianpoliticians, if the jolly fellows once get him amongst them, they will soon make him feel awant of understanding.TheMinister, among his late acquisitions, his obtained a gift of anunderWaistcote, which, however, he has ordered to behung upin his wardrobe, not wishing to wear near hishearta vestment that has come from the enemy, and which, like theshirtpresented byDejianiratoHercules, is probablypoisoned, and would rather raise ablisterthan prove of salutary effect.Theinformationoffered by theDeserterfrom thepoliticalBandittimeets with no credit inCourt; it having been repeatedly determined at the Sessions house inthe Old Baileythat anapprover, vulgarly called aKing’s Evidence, shall have nocreditwithgood menandtrue, unless his testimony be supported by witnesses ofhonest fame.A few days since died Dr. Isaac Mann, Bishop of Cork and Ross, in Ireland, and Archdeacon of Dublin. The Marquis of Buckingham by the above event is singularly fortunate, by having it in his power during the first week of his administration to bestow a mitre on one of his chaplains.The declining state of the King ofSpainnaturally turns the attention of political observers to that quarter—as a system of measures very hostile to the views ofFrance, and subversive of that tyranny which it has so long exercised at the Court ofMadrid, may possibly be adopted. It is said, and the idea has long met with a current belief, that the Prince of Austria is well acquainted with the true interests of his country, and will when the power is his effectually promote them.The public events of Holland are known to every one who can and will read the newspapers, but they alone who are able to get a peep into private correspondence can be informed, though they will not all of thembelieve, thatLord Beauchampis actually giving dinners—aye, and good dinners too—at theHague.THE TIMES.Why change the head?This question will naturally come from the Public—andwetheTimes, being thePUBLIC’Smost humble and most obedient Servants, think ourselves bound to answer.All things haveheads—and allheadsare liable tochange—Every sentence and opinion advanced and supported by Mr.Shandy, on the influence and utility of a well-chosen surname, may be properly applied in shewing the recommendations and advantages which result from placing a striking title-page before a book, or an invitingHeadon the front page of aNews-Paper.AHeadso placed, like thoseheadswhich once ornamentedTemple Bar, or those of theGreat AttorneyorGreat Contractorwhich, not long since, were conspicuously elevated for theirgreat actions, and were exhibited inwooden frames, at theEastandWest-ends of this metropolis, never fails of attracting the eyes of passengers, though indeed we do not expect to experience the lenity shewn to thesegreat exhibitors; for probablyThe Timeswill be pelted without mercy.But then aheadwith agood faceis a harbinger or gentleman usher that often strongly recommends evenDulness,Folly,Immorality, orVice—The immortalLockegives evidence to the truth of this observation. That great philosopher has declared that, though repeatedly taken in, he never could withstand the solicitations of a well-drawn title-page—authority sufficient to justifyusin assuming anew head, with anew set of features, but not with a design to impose; for we flatter ourselves theHEADSofThe Timeswill not be found deficient inintellects, but by putting anew faceon affairs, will be admired for thelightof itscountenancewherever it appears.To advert to our first position.The Universal Registerhas been a name as injurious to theLogographic News-PaperasTristramwas toMr. Shandy’s Son—butOld Shandyforgot he might have rectified byconfirmationthe mistake of theparsonatbaptism, and with the touch of aBishophave changedTristramtoTrismegestus.The Universal Register, from the day of its first appearance to the day of itsconfirmationhas likeTristramsuffered from innumerable casualities, both laughable and serious, arising from itsname, which on its introduction was immediately curtailed of its fair proportion by all who called for it, the wordUniversalbeinguniversallyomitted, and the wordRegister, only, being retained. “Boy, bring me theRegister.” The waiter answers, “Sir, we have not a library, but you may see it at theNew Exchange Coffee House.” “Then I’ll see it there,” answers the disappointed politician, and he goes to theNew Exchangeand calls for theRegister; upon which the waiter tells him he cannot have it if he is not a subscriber—or presents him with the Court and City Register, theOld Annual Register, or theNew Annual Register; or if the Coffee House be within the Purlieus of Covent Garden, or the Hundreds of Drury—slips into the politician’s hand “Harris’s Registerof Ladies.”For these and other reasons, the parents of theUniversal Registerhave added to its original name that of theTIMES,Which, being amonosyllable, bids defiance tocorruptersandmutilatersof the language.The Times!What a monstrous name! Granted—forThe Timesisa many-headed monster that speaks with a hundred tongues, and displays a thousand characters, and in the course ofitstransformations in life assumes innumerable shapes and humours.The critical reader will observe we personify ournew name, but as we give it no distinction of sex, and thoughitwill beactiveinitsvocations, yet we apply toittheneuter gender.The Times, being formed of materials and possessing qualities of opposite and heterogeneous natures, cannot be classed either in the animal or vegetablegenus; but like thePolypusis doubtful, and in the discussion, description, dissection, and illustration, will employ the pens of the most celebrated of theLiterati.The Heads of the Times, as has been said, are many; they will however not always appear at the same time, but casually, as public or private affairs may call them forth.The principal or leading headsare—TheLiterary,Political,Commercial,Philosophical,Critical,Theatrical,Fashionable,Humourous,Witty, &c., &c.Each of which are supplied with a competent share of intellects for the pursuit of their several functions; an endowment which is not inall timeto be found even in theHeadsof theState—Theheadsof theChurch—theheadsof theLaw—theheadsof theNavy—theheadsof theArmy—and thoughlast, notleast, thegreat headsof theUniversities.ThePolitical HeadofThe Times, like that ofJanus, the Roman Deity, is double faced; with one countenance it will smile continually on thefriendsofOld England, and with the other will frown incessantly on herenemies.The alteration we have made in ourheadis not without precedents. TheWorldhas parted with half of itsCaput Mortuumand a moiety of its brains. TheHeraldhas cut off half of its head, and has lost its original humour. ThePost, it is true, retains its whole head and its old features; and as to the other public prints, they appear as having neitherheadsnortails.On theParliamentary Headevery communication that ability and industry can produce may be expected. To this greatNational objectThe Timeswill be most sedulously attentive, most accurately correct, and strictly impartial in its reports.lineTHEATRE.Drury Lane.Hamlet—whose doom, at least this season, has unfortunately been “to walk the night and strut to empty benches”—performed yesterday evening its accustomedpenancein lieu of Tamerlane.Were not this excellent tragedy so often used “on the spur of the occasion,” we think such admirable acting as Kemble’s Prince ofDenmarkwould meet with moreattendance—more of applause it could not have.Mrs. Ward’s performance of theQueenis the best proof of Mrs. Siddon’s assertion, that “Gertrude had more good points about her than the critics were aware of.” Mrs. Ward’s distractedlookin the closet scene aided most powerfully Kemble’s piteous exclamation of, “Onhim!onhim!” Indeed, the noble delineation of that difficult character did much credit to this rising actress.Covent Garden.“Henry the Fourth,” with Ryder’s Falstaff, ended the yearmerrilyat this Theatre. The house was remarkably full, and the lower boxes had most of the fashionableamateursin town. The Falstaff of Ryder, though not perfection, is yet respectable, and is the more welcome, with “all its imperfections upon its head,” as disappointing the general assertion that FalstaffdiedwithHenderson. Among the most pleasing and prominent features were his address to thegangon Gadds Hill—“By theLord, Iknewyou”—to the Prince, and soliloquy onhonour. The description of hiscompanywas also replete with humour.Edwin’s kind donation of thesugar candywas particularly welcome to Lewis, who was most villainously hoarse. The scene of Anon! anon! Sir, of course lost much of its effect.lineRehearsal of New Year’s Ode.Mr. Cramer led the band at the rehearsal yesterday, inHickford’s Rooms, Brewer’s Street. The Overture consisted of three movements, in the second of which Mr. Parke’s oboe was distinguished in a Solo accompanied by the Violincello. Mr. Sale opened the vocal part in a recitative andair—“Rude was the Pile, and massy Roof.”He was followed by Doctor Hayes, who executed an air with great applause. Master Carnaby, one of the King’s Boys, sung a verse sweetly, beginning,“When to the King.”In the cantibile at the close, he rather failed in his execution, which was very excusable in a first essay before so many capital masters. A most rich and beautiful symphony preceded Mr. Dyne’s air.“Proud Castle, to thy banner’d Bowers.”It was much admired for its simplicity, it being conceived in the captivating manner of the late Doctor Arne, with this addition, that the accompanyments were much richer. The music finished with a very powerful chorus, “Albion, arouse,” but there were not voices sufficient to to do it justice.TheDuke of Cumberlandand near two hundred ladies and gentlemen were present. Previous to the performance, the minuets for the Queen’s birthday were as usual played over, two of which seemed to have a considerable share of novelty and merit.THE CUCKOOCuckoo! Cuckoo!Repeated the little piece ofmachinerywhichLady Wallishad conveyed into hermuff, when she visited theCountess of Huntingdon’schapel. Thepreacherraised up his eyes with amazement.Cuckoo!repeated the machine. “O word unpleasing to a married ear.” Messrs. A., B., and C. rubbed theirforeheads, and looked upon thepreacher. Thepreacherwent on with his discourse: “fornicators and adulterersshall not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Cuckoo!repeated the machine. Thepreacherproceeded till he came to another quotation: “Saul! Saul! why persecutes thou me?”Cuckoo!repeated the machine.Lady Bristol, morenotoriouslyknown by her assumed title, theDuchess of Kingston, had lately beenseizedwith a longing to revisit her native country. Her Ladyship declares she has for a considerable time past felt theamor patria, and wishes for aprivateconversation with his Majesty’s Ministers, for the purpose of laying before them thetrue stateof the Empress of Russia’sprivate affairs.We are rejoiced for the best reason in the world—because it will promote the joy of others—that the report ofMrs. Hobarthaving retired from theRichmond Theatreis entirely without foundation. Where mirth, good humour, and elegant festivity prevail, especially if they should be heightened by the comic scene, Mrs.Hobartcannot be easily spared.On Friday evening, there was a private concert at the house of Mr. Billington, in Poland Street, at which there were some of thefirst-charactersin the kingdom. A more particular account of it probably will be given in this paper on a future day.Though clearing the gallery of theCommonsof strangers be astanding order, which anymembermay insist upon without being seconded, yetSir Gregorywould not venture to put it in execution without consulting hisLady: who, after examining the premises, has given her opinion thatsuch thingsought not to besportedortrifledwith.Sir Thomas BeaverandMajor Moneyhave commencedLiterary hostilities, through the medium of theNorwich Mercury; their ammunition is of inflammable materials—more, however, ofbrimstonethan ofsalt, andcharcoalin great abundance.As this Paper has tracedevery incidentrespectingLord George Gordonfor several months past, it takes the liberty of announcing his Lordship’s return to St. George’s Fieldsearlyin the ensuing term.Lord George Gordonis preparing tobeardMr.Attorney Generalon the question of bail; and Mr.Attorneyon his part is preparing acuttingargument fortrimming Lord George, but though his Lordship has been so long in thesuds, it is not thought thatshavingwill take place tillthe day of Judgement.The paragraph which appeared in a certain respectable Morning Print, relative to the discharge of a person from St. James’s, for having paid a grateful attention to Lord George in his distresses is, however, not true; indeed, the report was tooungraciousto be so.O Quackery!where wilt thou end?O Physic, when are thy disgraces to terminate? There are at this time a practitioner in town, who says to his patients—“Use mywegetable, follow myregiment, and never fear it willradicateall yourpectrilcomplaints.” Such a character should not escape the animadversion ofThe Times; but ofthis hereDoctor more anon—whenThe Timeshave leisure.Yesterday the Purser of the Dutton, Captain Hunt, for Bombay and China, received his final dispatches from the India House.It is really surprising that Bedford Street, one of the great leading avenues to the Strand, should continue to remain in so confined a state towards the bottom; it resembles a great bottle with a small neck; there is not literally at its entrance from the Strand room for two coaches to go abreast, yet forty yards higher it is roomy and spacious. If the houses which form so great a bulk on the right hand, where Cater the Pawnbroker now lives, were thrown down, and an elegant range of new buildings to match the opposite corner, where Mess. Humble and Henderson’s upholstery warehouse is, it would certainly be equally commodious with either Catherine or Southampton Street.During the late memorable contest between Johnson and Ryan, in the lastset toRyan trod upon Johnstone’s great toe, and by the violence of the struggle lacerated the nail wholly from it. Johnstone was at this instant observed to turn pale. When they were disengaged Johnstone was so much irritated, that making a blow at Ryan, whom he missed, he struck one of the uprights of the stage, which shook it in an incredible manner, the next blow that Johnstone made was aimed at the chest, in which he succeeded, and this terminated the contest. Johnstone then asked Ryan if he had enough; to which he replied, “I’ve had enough these six minutes, but to oblige my friends, I havestood up.” Johnson’s hand was much bruised and black for some time after by the blow against the upright, and we hear he has not yet recovered of the hurt which his toe received in the encounter.The spirit with which the Lord Mayor threatens the pack ofBullock Driversin amongst the first fruits of his administration, which promise it to be, as we hope it will prove, an administration of effect. As for our part, we cannot be convinced that the power of the magistracy in the metropolis and its suburbs is not equal to the correction of the numerous disgraceful abuses which infect its jurisdiction.A tradesman of St Alban’s being asked why the King, after his fatigue on Saturday, quitted the town with so much precipitation, replied with some humour, “because his Majesty had no inclination to dine withDuke Humphrey.”Saturday morning, several of the felons in the New Goal in the Borough made an attempt to escape, but were overheard by the Keeper, when two of the principals were properly secured in the strong room.
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Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.By his MAJESTY’S COMPANY,THIS EVENING,Will be presented the Tragedy ofJULIA,OR, THE ITALIAN LOVER.The principal Characters byMr. KEMBLE and Mrs. SIDDONS.The Prologue to be spoken by Mr. Kemble;And the Epilogue by Mrs. Siddons.With New Dresses, Decorations, &c.To which will be addedThe DESERTERHenry, Mr. KELLY, Skirmish, Mr. BANNISTER, jun.And Louisa, by Mrs. CROUCH.To-morrow (by Desire) The Wonder, with, the 6th time, Harlequin, Jun. On Thursday, the tragedy of Percy; Elwina, Mrs. Siddons.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.By his MAJESTY’S COMPANY,THIS EVENING,Will be presented the Tragedy ofJULIA,OR, THE ITALIAN LOVER.
The principal Characters byMr. KEMBLE and Mrs. SIDDONS.The Prologue to be spoken by Mr. Kemble;And the Epilogue by Mrs. Siddons.With New Dresses, Decorations, &c.To which will be addedThe DESERTERHenry, Mr. KELLY, Skirmish, Mr. BANNISTER, jun.And Louisa, by Mrs. CROUCH.
To-morrow (by Desire) The Wonder, with, the 6th time, Harlequin, Jun. On Thursday, the tragedy of Percy; Elwina, Mrs. Siddons.
BY COMMAND OF HIS MAJESTY,And under the same DIRECTORS as the CONCERTof ANTIENT MUSIC.THEOratorios of SOLOMON, ALEXANDER’S FEAST, with the CHOICE OF HERCULES; JOSEPH; ACIS and GALATEA, with DRYDEN’S ODE; ESTHER; and MESSIAH, will be performed on the six FRIDAYS in LENT, at the CONCERT ROOM in TOTTENHAM STREET.Subscriptions taken at Messrs. Longman and Broderip’s Music Shops in the Haymarket and Cheapside, and at Mr. Ashley’s, No. 4, Pimlico, at Three Guineas each, the Tickets NOT transferable.
BY COMMAND OF HIS MAJESTY,And under the same DIRECTORS as the CONCERTof ANTIENT MUSIC.
THEOratorios of SOLOMON, ALEXANDER’S FEAST, with the CHOICE OF HERCULES; JOSEPH; ACIS and GALATEA, with DRYDEN’S ODE; ESTHER; and MESSIAH, will be performed on the six FRIDAYS in LENT, at the CONCERT ROOM in TOTTENHAM STREET.
Subscriptions taken at Messrs. Longman and Broderip’s Music Shops in the Haymarket and Cheapside, and at Mr. Ashley’s, No. 4, Pimlico, at Three Guineas each, the Tickets NOT transferable.
ROYALTY THEATRE,WELL STREET, NEAR GOODMAN’S FIELDSTHIS EVENING,AN OCCASIONAL ADDRESS.ByMR. PALMER,In the Character of Christmas.A Musical Entertainment calledTHOMASandSUSAN;Or,The GENEROUS TARFor the 3rd time, a New Pantomimic Entertainment,calledThe DESERTER of NAPLES;Or, ROYAL CLEMENCY.Under the Direction of MR. DELPINI.The Airs, Duets, and Choruses composed by Mr. REEVE.The DESERTER by MR. PALMER.The other Characters byMr. W Palmer, Mr. Cooper, Mr. L’Estrange, Mr. Hudson,and Mr. DELPINI.Mrs. Delpini, Madems. Bitthemer, and Mrs. GIBBS.End of the First Part, a Grand Representation ofMOUNT VESUVIUS at the Time of the Eruption, withthe Flowing of the Lava.The Dances by Mr. Holland, Mad. Bitthemer, and Mad.Constance; composed by M. MALTER.A SONG by Master BRAHAM.The Whole to conclude with (37th time) a new PantomimicEntertainment, calledHARLEQUIN.MUNGO;OR, A PEEP INTO THE TOWER.Harlequin, Mr. RAYNER, Jun.Mungo Harlequin, Mr. BOURKE,Pantaloon, Mr. FOLLETT, Sen.Keeper of Wild Beasts and Warder of the Tower(with a Chaunt), Mr. GRACE.Captain, Sailor, and first waterman (with Songs),Mr. ARROWSMITH.Clown, Mr. FOLLETT, Jun.Planter’s Wife, Mrs. BURNETT,And, Columbine, Mrs. GIBBS.In Part First a Dance of Slaves by Messrs. Hollands,Bourke, Menage, &c.To Conclude with a grand Ballet,by Mons. Malter, Mr. Holland, Mad. Bitthemer, andMademoiselle Constance.Boxes, 5s; Pit, 3s; First Gall., 2s; Second Gall., 1s.Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Clark, at the Stage Door of the Theatre.The Doors to be opened for the future at half-past Five, and to begin precisely at half-past Six o’clock.°⸸° No Money will be returned after the Curtain is drawn up, nor will any person be admitted behind the scenes.Vivant Rex & Regina.N.B. Nothing under . . . . will be taken.
ROYALTY THEATRE,WELL STREET, NEAR GOODMAN’S FIELDSTHIS EVENING,AN OCCASIONAL ADDRESS.ByMR. PALMER,In the Character of Christmas.A Musical Entertainment calledTHOMASandSUSAN;Or,The GENEROUS TARFor the 3rd time, a New Pantomimic Entertainment,calledThe DESERTER of NAPLES;Or, ROYAL CLEMENCY.Under the Direction of MR. DELPINI.The Airs, Duets, and Choruses composed by Mr. REEVE.The DESERTER by MR. PALMER.The other Characters byMr. W Palmer, Mr. Cooper, Mr. L’Estrange, Mr. Hudson,and Mr. DELPINI.Mrs. Delpini, Madems. Bitthemer, and Mrs. GIBBS.End of the First Part, a Grand Representation ofMOUNT VESUVIUS at the Time of the Eruption, withthe Flowing of the Lava.The Dances by Mr. Holland, Mad. Bitthemer, and Mad.Constance; composed by M. MALTER.A SONG by Master BRAHAM.The Whole to conclude with (37th time) a new PantomimicEntertainment, calledHARLEQUIN.MUNGO;OR, A PEEP INTO THE TOWER.Harlequin, Mr. RAYNER, Jun.Mungo Harlequin, Mr. BOURKE,Pantaloon, Mr. FOLLETT, Sen.Keeper of Wild Beasts and Warder of the Tower(with a Chaunt), Mr. GRACE.Captain, Sailor, and first waterman (with Songs),Mr. ARROWSMITH.Clown, Mr. FOLLETT, Jun.Planter’s Wife, Mrs. BURNETT,And, Columbine, Mrs. GIBBS.In Part First a Dance of Slaves by Messrs. Hollands,Bourke, Menage, &c.To Conclude with a grand Ballet,by Mons. Malter, Mr. Holland, Mad. Bitthemer, andMademoiselle Constance.Boxes, 5s; Pit, 3s; First Gall., 2s; Second Gall., 1s.
Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Clark, at the Stage Door of the Theatre.
The Doors to be opened for the future at half-past Five, and to begin precisely at half-past Six o’clock.
°⸸° No Money will be returned after the Curtain is drawn up, nor will any person be admitted behind the scenes.Vivant Rex & Regina.
N.B. Nothing under . . . . will be taken.
TO BE LETT, OR SOLD.EXTENSIVEPremises in the Neighbourhood of Cheapside.Apply at No. 9, Cheapside.
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A CAUTIONto preventIMPOSITION.SHARP’S CONCAVE RAZORSAremade of the very best steel that can be possibly procured in this or any other country, tempered, and finished with the greatest nicety and circumspection. Their superior excellence above all others has made then more esteemed than any Razor now in use; the consequence of which is that some persons have offered, and still do offer, an inferior article under their name.C. SHARP, Perfumer and Razor Maker to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, at No. 131, Fleet Street, and No. 57, Cornhill,Most respectfully intreats the public to observe that his Concave Razors are not sold at any other places in London, but at his shops as above, Sharp stamped on the blade of the Razors; all others are counterfeit.Sharp’s Metallic Razor Strops, which keep the Razor to good order, without the use of a Hone or grinding, are not to be equalled; but the above articles are too well esteemed to need anything being said in their behalf. His Alpine Soap, for shaving, is by far the best adapted for that purpose of any yet invented; it never causes the least smarting sensation, but is perfectly soft, sweet, and pleasing. Likewise his curious Cyprian Wash balls, great variety of shaving cases and pouches, that hold all the implements necessary for shaving, dressing, &c.Sharp’s sweet hard and soft pomatums, are remarkable for keeping good in any climate longer than any other. His Lavender Water, drawn from the flowers, his warranted Tooth brushes and the Prince of Wales Tooth Powder, are articles worthy the attention of the public.Combs, Soaps, Wash balls, and every article in the Perfumery branch, wholesale, retail, and for exportation.N.B. Families, &c., who take any of Sharp’s articles by the dozen save considerably.A complete Dressing case fitted up with razor, combs &c., for 10s. 6d.
A CAUTIONto preventIMPOSITION.SHARP’S CONCAVE RAZORS
Aremade of the very best steel that can be possibly procured in this or any other country, tempered, and finished with the greatest nicety and circumspection. Their superior excellence above all others has made then more esteemed than any Razor now in use; the consequence of which is that some persons have offered, and still do offer, an inferior article under their name.
C. SHARP, Perfumer and Razor Maker to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, at No. 131, Fleet Street, and No. 57, Cornhill,
Most respectfully intreats the public to observe that his Concave Razors are not sold at any other places in London, but at his shops as above, Sharp stamped on the blade of the Razors; all others are counterfeit.
Sharp’s Metallic Razor Strops, which keep the Razor to good order, without the use of a Hone or grinding, are not to be equalled; but the above articles are too well esteemed to need anything being said in their behalf. His Alpine Soap, for shaving, is by far the best adapted for that purpose of any yet invented; it never causes the least smarting sensation, but is perfectly soft, sweet, and pleasing. Likewise his curious Cyprian Wash balls, great variety of shaving cases and pouches, that hold all the implements necessary for shaving, dressing, &c.
Sharp’s sweet hard and soft pomatums, are remarkable for keeping good in any climate longer than any other. His Lavender Water, drawn from the flowers, his warranted Tooth brushes and the Prince of Wales Tooth Powder, are articles worthy the attention of the public.
Combs, Soaps, Wash balls, and every article in the Perfumery branch, wholesale, retail, and for exportation.
N.B. Families, &c., who take any of Sharp’s articles by the dozen save considerably.
A complete Dressing case fitted up with razor, combs &c., for 10s. 6d.
KING’S THEATRE, Haymarket.ByPARTICULAR DESIRE, on Thursday next, January 3rd, 1788,WILL BE PRESENTED THE SERIO COMIC OPERAcalledIL RE THEODORO in VENEZIA.OR, THEODORE KING OF CORSICA AT VENICE.The Principal Characters bySig. MORELLI,Sig. MORIGI,Sig. BALELI,Sig. CALVESI,And Sig. FINESCHI,Signora SESTINI, and Signora STORACE.The Music composed, in his best style, by the celebratedMr. PAESIELO.Under the Direction ofSig. MAZZINGHI;And Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. CRAMER.Painter and Mechanist, Sig. GAETANO MARINARI.Inventor & Maker of the Dresses, Sig. LUPINO.The doors to be opened at Six and to begin precisely atHalf-past Seven o’clock.Pit, 10s. 6d. First Gallery, 5s. Upper Gallery, 3s.Tickets to be had and Subscriptions paid as usual, at Messrs. Ransome, Moreland, and Hammersley’s, Bankers, No. 57, Pall Mall.End of Act I., A NEW DIVERTISEMENT, composedby Mons. CHEVALIER, and performed byMons. VESTRIS,Mons. COULON,And Mons. CHEVALIER;The Two Miss SIMONETS,Signora REDINI,And Mad. COULON.End of the Opera, a new BALLET, composed byMons. NOVERRE, calledLES OFFRANDES A L’AMOUR,And Performed byMons. VESTRIS,Mons. COULON,And Mons. DIDELOT,Miss HELLESBERG,Mad. VEDIE,The other Characters byMessrs. SAUNLIER, COULON, HENRY, SALA,Mademoiselles GRENIERS, &c. &c.,And MEZUKES.N.B. For the Better accommodation of the Subscribers, the office is removed back to Union Court, Haymarket.The Nobility and Gentry are requested to take notice that the first Masque Ball will be given at this place on Monday, the 4th of February, 1788.
KING’S THEATRE, Haymarket.
ByPARTICULAR DESIRE, on Thursday next, January 3rd, 1788,WILL BE PRESENTED THE SERIO COMIC OPERAcalledIL RE THEODORO in VENEZIA.OR, THEODORE KING OF CORSICA AT VENICE.
The Principal Characters bySig. MORELLI,Sig. MORIGI,Sig. BALELI,Sig. CALVESI,And Sig. FINESCHI,Signora SESTINI, and Signora STORACE.
The Music composed, in his best style, by the celebratedMr. PAESIELO.
Under the Direction ofSig. MAZZINGHI;
And Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. CRAMER.
Painter and Mechanist, Sig. GAETANO MARINARI.Inventor & Maker of the Dresses, Sig. LUPINO.
The doors to be opened at Six and to begin precisely atHalf-past Seven o’clock.
Pit, 10s. 6d. First Gallery, 5s. Upper Gallery, 3s.
Tickets to be had and Subscriptions paid as usual, at Messrs. Ransome, Moreland, and Hammersley’s, Bankers, No. 57, Pall Mall.
End of Act I., A NEW DIVERTISEMENT, composedby Mons. CHEVALIER, and performed byMons. VESTRIS,Mons. COULON,And Mons. CHEVALIER;The Two Miss SIMONETS,Signora REDINI,And Mad. COULON.
End of the Opera, a new BALLET, composed byMons. NOVERRE, calledLES OFFRANDES A L’AMOUR,And Performed byMons. VESTRIS,Mons. COULON,And Mons. DIDELOT,Miss HELLESBERG,Mad. VEDIE,The other Characters byMessrs. SAUNLIER, COULON, HENRY, SALA,Mademoiselles GRENIERS, &c. &c.,And MEZUKES.
N.B. For the Better accommodation of the Subscribers, the office is removed back to Union Court, Haymarket.
The Nobility and Gentry are requested to take notice that the first Masque Ball will be given at this place on Monday, the 4th of February, 1788.
NEW MUSIC.This day is Published,By LONGMAN and BRODERIP,Musicsellers and Musical Instrument Makers to his RoyalHighness the PRINCE of WALESNo. 26, Cheapside, and No. 13, Haymarket.Authors.£.s.d.J. Haydn.THREESYMPHONIES for a grand Orchestra, dedicated to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Op. 50106Ditto.A set of QUARTETTS for two Violins, Tenor and Violoncello, expressive of the Passion of our Saviour. Op. 48080Mozart.Two SYMPHONIES for a Grand Orchestra. Op. 5 and 9, each060Ditto.Six QUARTETTS, dedicated to Mr. Haydn. Op. 10150Ditto.QUARTETT for the Harpsichord030Storace.CARE DONNE CHE BRAMATE, sung by Signora Storace in Il Re Theodore in Venezia026Pleyel.Two SONATAS for the Harpsichord, with an accompaniment for a Violin. Op. 7040Ditto.TRIOS for a Violin, Tenor, and Violoncello. Op. 11060Gìordano.Three GRAND DUETS for the Harpsichord, from the works of Haydn076Chalon.THREE DUETS for the Harpsichord. Op. 7076Barthelemon.COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS for the Pedal Harp, with Airs, Arpegias, and Sonatas, and an easy method for tuning0106Percy.Six ITALIAN ARIETTAS in the Venetian style, for the voice and Piano Forte. Op. 5050Starkel.Three SONATAS for the Harpsichord, with Accompaniments. Op. 22076Millico.A Fourth set of Six ITALIAN CANZONETS, dedicated to Lady Louisa Hervey050Bishop.Six MINUETS and Twelve COUNTRY DANCES for the year 1788026Jones.Dittodittoditto026Shield.The FARMER. A comic opera, for the Voice and Harpsichord060
NEW MUSIC.
This day is Published,By LONGMAN and BRODERIP,Musicsellers and Musical Instrument Makers to his RoyalHighness the PRINCE of WALESNo. 26, Cheapside, and No. 13, Haymarket.
NEW MUSIC.This Day are Published,By J. BLAND, No. 45, Holborn,THESONGS in Robin Hood, of “Charming Clorinda,” and “When generous Wine,” sung by Mr. Bowden, 1s. each. “When ruddy Aurora,” and “The Trump of Fame,” each 6d. “Aurora,” a ballad, 1s. He vowed to love me, Goodwin cantata; O, thou wert born to please me, a duet; Ye woods and ye mountains, an elegy; each 6d. Bland’s 13th and 14th Ladies’ Glees, each, 1s. 6d. Ditto, first vol. of ditto, bound, 18s. Periodical Ital.; song No. 35, 2s. 6d.; ditto, No. 36, 2s. 6d. Pleyel’s Sonatas, composed for the Harpsichord. Op. 7, 4s. C. I. T. L. Sonatinas, dedicated to Dr. Burney, 5s. Mozart’s Terzette, 2s. 6d. Bland’s Harpsichord Collection, Nos. 1 to 6, each, 5s. Hoffmeister’s Duetts, violin and violoncello, Op. 6 & 13, 4s. Ditto, Flute Trios 6s. Ditto, Flute Quartets, 10s. 6d. And a variety of new publications.
NEW MUSIC.
This Day are Published,By J. BLAND, No. 45, Holborn,
THESONGS in Robin Hood, of “Charming Clorinda,” and “When generous Wine,” sung by Mr. Bowden, 1s. each. “When ruddy Aurora,” and “The Trump of Fame,” each 6d. “Aurora,” a ballad, 1s. He vowed to love me, Goodwin cantata; O, thou wert born to please me, a duet; Ye woods and ye mountains, an elegy; each 6d. Bland’s 13th and 14th Ladies’ Glees, each, 1s. 6d. Ditto, first vol. of ditto, bound, 18s. Periodical Ital.; song No. 35, 2s. 6d.; ditto, No. 36, 2s. 6d. Pleyel’s Sonatas, composed for the Harpsichord. Op. 7, 4s. C. I. T. L. Sonatinas, dedicated to Dr. Burney, 5s. Mozart’s Terzette, 2s. 6d. Bland’s Harpsichord Collection, Nos. 1 to 6, each, 5s. Hoffmeister’s Duetts, violin and violoncello, Op. 6 & 13, 4s. Ditto, Flute Trios 6s. Ditto, Flute Quartets, 10s. 6d. And a variety of new publications.
OIL AND LAMP WAREHOUSE.No. 5, New Street, Covent Garden.GEORGEDOWNING, Oil Merchant, proprietor of the above Warehouse, begs leave to offer the most proper tender of his grateful acknowledgments to the Nobility, Gentry, and public in general, for the repeated favours conferred upon him. He respectfully informs his friends, that the OIL and LAMP TRADE continues to be transacted upon the same liberal terms that first recommended him to their particular attention.N.B. Orders for Town or Country executed with punctuality.New Street, Covent Garden, Jan. 1, 1788.
OIL AND LAMP WAREHOUSE.
No. 5, New Street, Covent Garden.
GEORGEDOWNING, Oil Merchant, proprietor of the above Warehouse, begs leave to offer the most proper tender of his grateful acknowledgments to the Nobility, Gentry, and public in general, for the repeated favours conferred upon him. He respectfully informs his friends, that the OIL and LAMP TRADE continues to be transacted upon the same liberal terms that first recommended him to their particular attention.
N.B. Orders for Town or Country executed with punctuality.
New Street, Covent Garden, Jan. 1, 1788.
CALEDONIAN MACABAU SNUFF.JOHNYOUNG,ManufacturerandVendorof the Hibernian high dried or Lundy Foot’s Snuff, presents his respects to the Nobility, Gentry, &c., with his Caledonian Macabau Snuff, which upon trial he is convinced will be found deserving the estimation his Irish Snuff has so justly acquired. Orders sent to his Snuff-Manufactory, No. 73 in Drury Lane, near Russell Court, will be attended to with the highest respect and gratitude.N.B. Snuffs and Tobacco in the highest perfection.
CALEDONIAN MACABAU SNUFF.
JOHNYOUNG,ManufacturerandVendorof the Hibernian high dried or Lundy Foot’s Snuff, presents his respects to the Nobility, Gentry, &c., with his Caledonian Macabau Snuff, which upon trial he is convinced will be found deserving the estimation his Irish Snuff has so justly acquired. Orders sent to his Snuff-Manufactory, No. 73 in Drury Lane, near Russell Court, will be attended to with the highest respect and gratitude.
N.B. Snuffs and Tobacco in the highest perfection.
STATIONARY.ADAMTHOMPSON, at his paper Manufacturers’ Warehouse, Hand Court, Upper Thames Street, begs leave to return to his friends sincere thanks for all past favours, and as he is now well stocked with a general and choice assortment of Writing and Printing, Wrapping, Sugar, and Blue Papers, summer made, shall be happy to receive their further orders, which shall be duly attended to on the most moderate terms. Notes and Bills taken in Payment at one, two, and three months.N.B. Has also about fifty reams French Mezzotinto Bay to be sold 20 per cent. below current price.
STATIONARY.
ADAMTHOMPSON, at his paper Manufacturers’ Warehouse, Hand Court, Upper Thames Street, begs leave to return to his friends sincere thanks for all past favours, and as he is now well stocked with a general and choice assortment of Writing and Printing, Wrapping, Sugar, and Blue Papers, summer made, shall be happy to receive their further orders, which shall be duly attended to on the most moderate terms. Notes and Bills taken in Payment at one, two, and three months.
N.B. Has also about fifty reams French Mezzotinto Bay to be sold 20 per cent. below current price.
NEW MUSIC.This Day is Published,By LONGMAN and BRODERIP, No. 26, Cheapside; No. 13, Haymarket, and at their Manufactory in Tottenham Court Road,MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND SELLERS TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES,TheNew Comic Opera, now performing at Covent Garden Theatre, with great applause, called The Farmer, composed and compiled by Mr. Shield, 6s. Pleyel’s two Grand Sonatas Op. 7, for the Piano Forte, 4s. Pleyel’s three Trio Concertante, Op. 11, for a Violin Tenor and Violoncello, 6s. Percy’s Italian Arietta Op. 5th, 5s. Mozart’s Harpsichord Quartett, 2s. 6d. Complete Instructions for Pedal Harp, with a Selection of Favourite Songs and Sonatas by Mr. Barthelemon, 10s. 6d. Stocket’s three Sonatas, Op. 22, with accompaniments, 7s. 6d. Thomas and Susan; or, The Fortunate Tar, performed at the Royalty Theatre, 3s. 6d. Chalon’s three Duets for the Pianoforte, Op. 7th, 7s. 6d. Mozart’s Airs, with Variations, for the Pianoforte, each 2s. Breval’s easy Solos for the Violoncello, Op. 28, 7s. 6d. Clementi’s Sonata, Op. 10, 3s. Lately imported from the Continent, great variety of Harp Music, by the most Eminent Masters; together with the most distinguished New Works of the following Authors, consisting of Symphonies, Concertas, Quartetts, Trios, Duetts, Solos, and Harpsichord Sonatas by Haydn, Pleyel, Kozeluch, Mozart, Breval, Trickler, Todor, Devienne, Vanhal, Starkel, Viotti, &c. Also the Overture and Songs of Tarare, and select collections of the most favourite songs from the latest French Operas, for the Harpsichord.—Where may be seen their new-improved grand & small Piano Fortes, and Mr. Corri’s new invented Harpsichord Desk, with a Dictionary of Musical Terms, Examples, &c. Also his newly invented Piano Forte Board, with a Dictionary, &c. Each One Guinea.
NEW MUSIC.
This Day is Published,
By LONGMAN and BRODERIP, No. 26, Cheapside; No. 13, Haymarket, and at their Manufactory in Tottenham Court Road,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND SELLERS TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES,
TheNew Comic Opera, now performing at Covent Garden Theatre, with great applause, called The Farmer, composed and compiled by Mr. Shield, 6s. Pleyel’s two Grand Sonatas Op. 7, for the Piano Forte, 4s. Pleyel’s three Trio Concertante, Op. 11, for a Violin Tenor and Violoncello, 6s. Percy’s Italian Arietta Op. 5th, 5s. Mozart’s Harpsichord Quartett, 2s. 6d. Complete Instructions for Pedal Harp, with a Selection of Favourite Songs and Sonatas by Mr. Barthelemon, 10s. 6d. Stocket’s three Sonatas, Op. 22, with accompaniments, 7s. 6d. Thomas and Susan; or, The Fortunate Tar, performed at the Royalty Theatre, 3s. 6d. Chalon’s three Duets for the Pianoforte, Op. 7th, 7s. 6d. Mozart’s Airs, with Variations, for the Pianoforte, each 2s. Breval’s easy Solos for the Violoncello, Op. 28, 7s. 6d. Clementi’s Sonata, Op. 10, 3s. Lately imported from the Continent, great variety of Harp Music, by the most Eminent Masters; together with the most distinguished New Works of the following Authors, consisting of Symphonies, Concertas, Quartetts, Trios, Duetts, Solos, and Harpsichord Sonatas by Haydn, Pleyel, Kozeluch, Mozart, Breval, Trickler, Todor, Devienne, Vanhal, Starkel, Viotti, &c. Also the Overture and Songs of Tarare, and select collections of the most favourite songs from the latest French Operas, for the Harpsichord.—Where may be seen their new-improved grand & small Piano Fortes, and Mr. Corri’s new invented Harpsichord Desk, with a Dictionary of Musical Terms, Examples, &c. Also his newly invented Piano Forte Board, with a Dictionary, &c. Each One Guinea.
THE OPERA FANS.To the Subscribers and Frequenters of theKING’S THEATRE.Last Saturday were published, according to Act of Parliament.THEDelivery, however, was put off till the Re-opening of the Opera House next week, for the purpose of presenting them in the best state of improvement.These FANS, calculated to present at one view both the number of boxes, including the additional ones, names of Subscribers, &c., have been carefully compared, with the plan of the House as kept at the Office, and will be sold only by the Proprietor,Mrs. H. M., No. 81, Haymarket,Where she will receive with respectful gratitude any commands from the ladies, and wait on them if required.
THE OPERA FANS.
To the Subscribers and Frequenters of theKING’S THEATRE.
Last Saturday were published, according to Act of Parliament.
THEDelivery, however, was put off till the Re-opening of the Opera House next week, for the purpose of presenting them in the best state of improvement.
These FANS, calculated to present at one view both the number of boxes, including the additional ones, names of Subscribers, &c., have been carefully compared, with the plan of the House as kept at the Office, and will be sold only by the Proprietor,
Mrs. H. M., No. 81, Haymarket,
Where she will receive with respectful gratitude any commands from the ladies, and wait on them if required.
HANDEL’S SUBSCRIPTIONDedicated by Permission to His MAJESTYThis day is published,THEELEVENTH NUMBER OF HANDEL’S WORKS. The four First Numbers comprehending the completest Score of the Oratorio of Athalia, the four following the whole of Theodora, and the remainder a large portion of the Messiah. The elegant Apotheosis of Handel will be delivered to Subscribers only with the Twelfth Number.Subscriptions are received by Dr. Arnold, No 480, Strand; Messrs. Longman and Broderip, No. 13, Haymarket; and Birchall and Co., New Bond Street.
HANDEL’S SUBSCRIPTION
Dedicated by Permission to His MAJESTY
This day is published,
THEELEVENTH NUMBER OF HANDEL’S WORKS. The four First Numbers comprehending the completest Score of the Oratorio of Athalia, the four following the whole of Theodora, and the remainder a large portion of the Messiah. The elegant Apotheosis of Handel will be delivered to Subscribers only with the Twelfth Number.
Subscriptions are received by Dr. Arnold, No 480, Strand; Messrs. Longman and Broderip, No. 13, Haymarket; and Birchall and Co., New Bond Street.
This day is Published,Price 2s. 6d. separately, or 4s. together,ANABRIDGMENT of the MEMORIALAddress to the KING OF FRANCE,By M. DE CALONNE,Minister of State.In FRENCH AND ENGLISH.Translatedfrom the French by W. WALTERPrinted at theLogographic Press, byJ. Walter, Printing House Square, Blackfriars; and sold by Messrs. Robson and Clarke, and T. Hookham, New Bond Street; P. Elmsley, Strand; Messrs. Egeron, Charing Cross; and W. Richardson, Royal Exchange.
This day is Published,Price 2s. 6d. separately, or 4s. together,
ANABRIDGMENT of the MEMORIALAddress to the KING OF FRANCE,By M. DE CALONNE,Minister of State.In FRENCH AND ENGLISH.Translatedfrom the French by W. WALTER
ANABRIDGMENT of the MEMORIALAddress to the KING OF FRANCE,
By M. DE CALONNE,Minister of State.In FRENCH AND ENGLISH.Translatedfrom the French by W. WALTER
Printed at theLogographic Press, byJ. Walter, Printing House Square, Blackfriars; and sold by Messrs. Robson and Clarke, and T. Hookham, New Bond Street; P. Elmsley, Strand; Messrs. Egeron, Charing Cross; and W. Richardson, Royal Exchange.
This day is Published,Price One Shilling,CRAZYKATE Afavourite Ballad,Taken from Cowper’s Task.Set to Music, with accompaniments,By JOHN MOULDS.THE FEAST OF APOLLO, No. IV.,Price One Shilling,Containing a Favourite Overture for the Piano Forte“Sans Vous, Ma Chère,” a Favourite Song“The Sailor he fears not the Roar of the Seas,” dittoLondon: Printed for G. Goulding, Haydn’s Head,No. 6, James Street, Covent Garden,Where may be hadLA FEVRE,Taken from SIERNE.A Favourite SONG, set to Music by HAYDN,Price only Sixpence.“The Sailor he fears not the Roar of the Seas,”A Favourite SONG, set to Music, with Accompaniments,by RELFE, Price One Shilling.SANS VOUS, MA CHERE,A Favourite SONG, sung by Mr. INCLEDON at Bath,Composed by MOULDS, Price Sixpence.
This day is Published,Price One Shilling,CRAZYKATE A
This day is Published,Price One Shilling,
CRAZYKATE A
favourite Ballad,Taken from Cowper’s Task.Set to Music, with accompaniments,By JOHN MOULDS.THE FEAST OF APOLLO, No. IV.,Price One Shilling,Containing a Favourite Overture for the Piano Forte“Sans Vous, Ma Chère,” a Favourite Song“The Sailor he fears not the Roar of the Seas,” dittoLondon: Printed for G. Goulding, Haydn’s Head,No. 6, James Street, Covent Garden,Where may be hadLA FEVRE,Taken from SIERNE.A Favourite SONG, set to Music by HAYDN,Price only Sixpence.“The Sailor he fears not the Roar of the Seas,”A Favourite SONG, set to Music, with Accompaniments,by RELFE, Price One Shilling.SANS VOUS, MA CHERE,A Favourite SONG, sung by Mr. INCLEDON at Bath,Composed by MOULDS, Price Sixpence.
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.THIS EVENINGWill be presented the revived Tragedy ofTheROMAN FATHER.Horatius, Mr. Farren: Tullius Hostilius, Mr. Aickin;Valerius, Mr. Davis; and Publius, Mr. Pope. Valeria,Mrs. Merton; and Horatia, Miss Bruton.In Act V will be introduced a Roman Oration,To which will be added (6th time) a new Pantomime,calledThe DUMB CAKE;Or, the REGIONS OF FANCY.With new Music, Scenery, Dresses, Machinery, andDecorations.N.B. Nothing under full price will be taken.To-morrow (not acted this season), The Suspicious Husband. Ranger, Mr. LEWIS; and Clarinda, Mrs. Abingdon.
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.THIS EVENINGWill be presented the revived Tragedy ofTheROMAN FATHER.
Horatius, Mr. Farren: Tullius Hostilius, Mr. Aickin;Valerius, Mr. Davis; and Publius, Mr. Pope. Valeria,Mrs. Merton; and Horatia, Miss Bruton.In Act V will be introduced a Roman Oration,To which will be added (6th time) a new Pantomime,calledThe DUMB CAKE;Or, the REGIONS OF FANCY.With new Music, Scenery, Dresses, Machinery, andDecorations.N.B. Nothing under full price will be taken.
To-morrow (not acted this season), The Suspicious Husband. Ranger, Mr. LEWIS; and Clarinda, Mrs. Abingdon.
PROPAGATION OF A LIE.W.DICKINSON,Bond Street, has this day published a Print, from an original Drawing by H. Bunbury, Esq., representing the Propagation of a Lie, being a companion to the much admired prints of the Long Minuet.Likewise just published,An Academy for Grown Horsemen; containing the completestinstructions forWalking,Trotting,Cantering,Galloping,Stumbling, andTumblingIllustrated with Copperplates, and adorned with a Portrait of the Author, by Geoffry Cambado, Esq., Riding Master, Master of the Horse, Grand Equerry to the Doge of Venice.Where likewise is published all Mr Bunbury’s elegant and caricature Prints.
PROPAGATION OF A LIE.
W.DICKINSON,Bond Street, has this day published a Print, from an original Drawing by H. Bunbury, Esq., representing the Propagation of a Lie, being a companion to the much admired prints of the Long Minuet.
Likewise just published,An Academy for Grown Horsemen; containing the completestinstructions for
Walking,Trotting,Cantering,Galloping,Stumbling, andTumbling
Walking,Trotting,Cantering,
Galloping,Stumbling, andTumbling
Illustrated with Copperplates, and adorned with a Portrait of the Author, by Geoffry Cambado, Esq., Riding Master, Master of the Horse, Grand Equerry to the Doge of Venice.
Where likewise is published all Mr Bunbury’s elegant and caricature Prints.
FESTIVAL OF ANACREON.This Day is Published, Price 3s. 6d,A New Edition ofTHEFESTIVAL OF ANACREON, containing the Songs of Capt. Morris, Mr. Hewerdine, and other Lyric Writers, as sung at the Anacreons Society, the Beefsteak and Humbug Clubs.Published by William Holland, No. 50, Oxford Street, near Berners Street, removed from No. 66, Drury Lane.Of whom may be had, just published,A Portrait of Kitty Cut-a-Dash; a Dilly setting out from King’s Place with a Guard; History of Modern Flagellants, in seven distinct works, each of which may be had separate. Comtesse de Barre’s Whim; The Pretty Nursery Maid; My Aunt; Hal’s Looking Glass; and a large collection of Books, Pamphlets, Paintings, Drawings, and Prints for the Cabinets of the Moralist, the Politician, and the Bon Vivant.☞Pæans of Pleasure and Memoirs of Kitty Cut-a-Dash will be speedily published.
FESTIVAL OF ANACREON.
This Day is Published, Price 3s. 6d,A New Edition of
THEFESTIVAL OF ANACREON, containing the Songs of Capt. Morris, Mr. Hewerdine, and other Lyric Writers, as sung at the Anacreons Society, the Beefsteak and Humbug Clubs.
Published by William Holland, No. 50, Oxford Street, near Berners Street, removed from No. 66, Drury Lane.
Of whom may be had, just published,
A Portrait of Kitty Cut-a-Dash; a Dilly setting out from King’s Place with a Guard; History of Modern Flagellants, in seven distinct works, each of which may be had separate. Comtesse de Barre’s Whim; The Pretty Nursery Maid; My Aunt; Hal’s Looking Glass; and a large collection of Books, Pamphlets, Paintings, Drawings, and Prints for the Cabinets of the Moralist, the Politician, and the Bon Vivant.
☞Pæans of Pleasure and Memoirs of Kitty Cut-a-Dash will be speedily published.
This day published,Price Six Shillings, in Boards,MEDICALCOMMENTARIES for the Year 1787, exhibiting a concise view of the latest and most important Discoveries in Medicine and Medical Philosophy, Collected and Published byANDREW DUNCAN, M.D.F.R. & A.S. Edin., &c.Decade Second, Volume SecondPrinted for C. Elliot, T. Kay and Co., opposite SomersetPlace, Strand, London; and C. Elliot, Edinburgh.Of whom may be had,Complete SETS of DECADE FIRST, from 1773 to 1785 inclusive. Ten vols. 8vo., price 3l. in boards, and 3l. 10s. bound.Also, Vol. 8, for 1781-2, Vol. 9, for 1783-4; Vol. 10, for 1785; and Vol. 1, Decade II. for 1786, at Six Shillings each, in boards.N.B. As above may be had gratis, C. Elliot, T. Kay and Co.’s Catalogue of Books, in all the different branches of Medicine, for 1788, with the lowest prices affixed.
This day published,Price Six Shillings, in Boards,
MEDICALCOMMENTARIES for the Year 1787, exhibiting a concise view of the latest and most important Discoveries in Medicine and Medical Philosophy, Collected and Published by
ANDREW DUNCAN, M.D.F.R. & A.S. Edin., &c.Decade Second, Volume Second
Printed for C. Elliot, T. Kay and Co., opposite SomersetPlace, Strand, London; and C. Elliot, Edinburgh.Of whom may be had,
Complete SETS of DECADE FIRST, from 1773 to 1785 inclusive. Ten vols. 8vo., price 3l. in boards, and 3l. 10s. bound.
Also, Vol. 8, for 1781-2, Vol. 9, for 1783-4; Vol. 10, for 1785; and Vol. 1, Decade II. for 1786, at Six Shillings each, in boards.
N.B. As above may be had gratis, C. Elliot, T. Kay and Co.’s Catalogue of Books, in all the different branches of Medicine, for 1788, with the lowest prices affixed.
This day are Published,Printed in One Volume, octavo, on a superfine mediumpaper, price 6s., in Boards,I.FAMILIARand FRIENDLY CORRESPONDENCE of FREDERICK THE SECOND, KING OF PRUSSIA, with U. F. DE SUHM, Counsellor to the Elector of Saxony.II.Handsomely printed, in 2 vols., large octavo, on a superfine medium paper, price 12s. in Boards,A SELECTION from the WORKS of FRANCIS LORD BACON, Viscount St. Alban, consisting of his ESSAYS on Civil, Moral, Literary, and Political Subjects; the Advancement of Learning, System of Moral Philosophy, Theology, &c., and his celebrated History of Life and Death, together with his own Life, by Dr. WILLYMOTT.III.In 2 vols., 8vo, on a Superfine Medium Paper, Price 12s.in Boards, illustrated with Copperplates,A new and elegant Edition ofDR. DERHAM’S PHYSICO and ASTRO THEOLOGY;the first contains a Demonstration of the Being and the Attributes of God from his Works of the Creation; the second, a General Survey of the Heavens, with considerable notes and many curious Observations.IV.In Three Volumes, Price 9s. sewed,The MINIATURE PICTURES,OR,PLATONIC MARRIAGEA New Novel,By MRS. CARTWRIGHTThis Lady displays throughout the work a perfect knowledge of the human passions, and the characters are portrayed in the most chaste and elegant language.V.Elegantly printed, in a small pocket volume, on superfineWriting Paper, Price 2s. 6d. sewed in Marble Paper,A New Edition, being the third, ofLETTERS which passed between an ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONAGE and a LADY OF HONOUR at Brighton.London: Printed at theLogographic Press, by J. Walters, Printing House Square, Blackfriars, and sold by T. Longman, Paternoster Row; Robson and Clarke, New Bond Street; and W. Richardson, under the Royal Exchange.
This day are Published,Printed in One Volume, octavo, on a superfine mediumpaper, price 6s., in Boards,
I.
FAMILIARand FRIENDLY CORRESPONDENCE of FREDERICK THE SECOND, KING OF PRUSSIA, with U. F. DE SUHM, Counsellor to the Elector of Saxony.
II.
Handsomely printed, in 2 vols., large octavo, on a superfine medium paper, price 12s. in Boards,
A SELECTION from the WORKS of FRANCIS LORD BACON, Viscount St. Alban, consisting of his ESSAYS on Civil, Moral, Literary, and Political Subjects; the Advancement of Learning, System of Moral Philosophy, Theology, &c., and his celebrated History of Life and Death, together with his own Life, by Dr. WILLYMOTT.
III.
In 2 vols., 8vo, on a Superfine Medium Paper, Price 12s.in Boards, illustrated with Copperplates,A new and elegant Edition of
DR. DERHAM’S PHYSICO and ASTRO THEOLOGY;the first contains a Demonstration of the Being and the Attributes of God from his Works of the Creation; the second, a General Survey of the Heavens, with considerable notes and many curious Observations.
IV.
In Three Volumes, Price 9s. sewed,The MINIATURE PICTURES,OR,PLATONIC MARRIAGEA New Novel,By MRS. CARTWRIGHT
This Lady displays throughout the work a perfect knowledge of the human passions, and the characters are portrayed in the most chaste and elegant language.
V.
Elegantly printed, in a small pocket volume, on superfineWriting Paper, Price 2s. 6d. sewed in Marble Paper,A New Edition, being the third, of
LETTERS which passed between an ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONAGE and a LADY OF HONOUR at Brighton.
London: Printed at theLogographic Press, by J. Walters, Printing House Square, Blackfriars, and sold by T. Longman, Paternoster Row; Robson and Clarke, New Bond Street; and W. Richardson, under the Royal Exchange.
Universal Register.lineA HOLIDAY AT ALL THE PUBLICOFFICES.lineToCORRESPONDENTSThough much has been said of LORD GEORGE GORDON’S beard, yet, as the subject increases every day, THE TIMES will not let it passunnoticed. The SHANDEANJeu d’Espritwill of course be attended to, though perhaps with a little clipping.The CRITIC will do, so will other SQUIBS from the same hand.AMERICAN PHILOSOPHERS and PHILOSOPHY are entitled to the Protection of THE TIMES.—With ARTS AND SCIENCES we shall ever be atpeace.On account of the great overflow of temporary matter, several articles of intelligence are unavoidably postponed. The favours of several of our Advertising correspondents, which were too long, and came too late for insertion, shall have places to-morrow.Parisian intelligence shall likewise have insertion without fail.lineTO THE PUBLIC.Verbalthanks, however warm in expression, cannot be considered the criterion ofGratitude.Deeds, notwords, provesincerity, and by future endeavours to entertain and inform,The Timeswill evince theirzealin the service ofThe Public, and theirfeelingsfor the favours bestowed upon theUniversal Register.Mr. Walter,patenteeof theLogographic Press, cannot omit his tribute of thanks for the very great encouragement which his endeavours to improve the art of printing have experienced—notwithstanding the unjust and illiberal measures adopted to impede its progress and injure him. An accurate statement of these mean and invidious practices he is determined to lay before the public in a pamphlet on a future day; at present he will only mention a very recent one.The Daily Advertiserbeing generally read by the lower orders of the people, he offered at its office an Advertisement for several apprentices, whichMr. Jenour, the Printer, refused to insert, though he had received payment several days preceding.lineLONDON.Last night her Majesty had a concert of vocal and instrumental music at the Palace at Windsor.The 7th of this month is fixed for the celebration of the marriage of the Archduke of Austria and the Princess Elizabeth of Wirtemberg.—The ceremony will be performed at Vienna.The great heiress, Miss Pulteney, the daughter of William Pulteney, Esq., came of age last Thursday.—The entertainments on the occasion were very splendid, and the celebration kept at Shrewsbury.The indisposition of Lord Salisbury is a public evil; and to do his Herefordshire neighbours justice they think so, independent of their Christmas disappointment. Other and honourable feelings operate more upon the occasion.Great expectations are formed of Mr.Fitzherbert’stalents in the important post to which he has lately been appointed; and we are ready to believe that he will amply fulfil them. But of this we are rather certain, that however he may surmount the attacks of theHibernianpoliticians, if the jolly fellows once get him amongst them, they will soon make him feel awant of understanding.TheMinister, among his late acquisitions, his obtained a gift of anunderWaistcote, which, however, he has ordered to behung upin his wardrobe, not wishing to wear near hishearta vestment that has come from the enemy, and which, like theshirtpresented byDejianiratoHercules, is probablypoisoned, and would rather raise ablisterthan prove of salutary effect.Theinformationoffered by theDeserterfrom thepoliticalBandittimeets with no credit inCourt; it having been repeatedly determined at the Sessions house inthe Old Baileythat anapprover, vulgarly called aKing’s Evidence, shall have nocreditwithgood menandtrue, unless his testimony be supported by witnesses ofhonest fame.A few days since died Dr. Isaac Mann, Bishop of Cork and Ross, in Ireland, and Archdeacon of Dublin. The Marquis of Buckingham by the above event is singularly fortunate, by having it in his power during the first week of his administration to bestow a mitre on one of his chaplains.The declining state of the King ofSpainnaturally turns the attention of political observers to that quarter—as a system of measures very hostile to the views ofFrance, and subversive of that tyranny which it has so long exercised at the Court ofMadrid, may possibly be adopted. It is said, and the idea has long met with a current belief, that the Prince of Austria is well acquainted with the true interests of his country, and will when the power is his effectually promote them.The public events of Holland are known to every one who can and will read the newspapers, but they alone who are able to get a peep into private correspondence can be informed, though they will not all of thembelieve, thatLord Beauchampis actually giving dinners—aye, and good dinners too—at theHague.
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Verbalthanks, however warm in expression, cannot be considered the criterion ofGratitude.Deeds, notwords, provesincerity, and by future endeavours to entertain and inform,The Timeswill evince theirzealin the service ofThe Public, and theirfeelingsfor the favours bestowed upon theUniversal Register.
Mr. Walter,patenteeof theLogographic Press, cannot omit his tribute of thanks for the very great encouragement which his endeavours to improve the art of printing have experienced—notwithstanding the unjust and illiberal measures adopted to impede its progress and injure him. An accurate statement of these mean and invidious practices he is determined to lay before the public in a pamphlet on a future day; at present he will only mention a very recent one.The Daily Advertiserbeing generally read by the lower orders of the people, he offered at its office an Advertisement for several apprentices, whichMr. Jenour, the Printer, refused to insert, though he had received payment several days preceding.
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LONDON.
Last night her Majesty had a concert of vocal and instrumental music at the Palace at Windsor.
The 7th of this month is fixed for the celebration of the marriage of the Archduke of Austria and the Princess Elizabeth of Wirtemberg.—The ceremony will be performed at Vienna.
The great heiress, Miss Pulteney, the daughter of William Pulteney, Esq., came of age last Thursday.—The entertainments on the occasion were very splendid, and the celebration kept at Shrewsbury.
The indisposition of Lord Salisbury is a public evil; and to do his Herefordshire neighbours justice they think so, independent of their Christmas disappointment. Other and honourable feelings operate more upon the occasion.
Great expectations are formed of Mr.Fitzherbert’stalents in the important post to which he has lately been appointed; and we are ready to believe that he will amply fulfil them. But of this we are rather certain, that however he may surmount the attacks of theHibernianpoliticians, if the jolly fellows once get him amongst them, they will soon make him feel awant of understanding.
TheMinister, among his late acquisitions, his obtained a gift of anunderWaistcote, which, however, he has ordered to behung upin his wardrobe, not wishing to wear near hishearta vestment that has come from the enemy, and which, like theshirtpresented byDejianiratoHercules, is probablypoisoned, and would rather raise ablisterthan prove of salutary effect.
Theinformationoffered by theDeserterfrom thepoliticalBandittimeets with no credit inCourt; it having been repeatedly determined at the Sessions house inthe Old Baileythat anapprover, vulgarly called aKing’s Evidence, shall have nocreditwithgood menandtrue, unless his testimony be supported by witnesses ofhonest fame.
A few days since died Dr. Isaac Mann, Bishop of Cork and Ross, in Ireland, and Archdeacon of Dublin. The Marquis of Buckingham by the above event is singularly fortunate, by having it in his power during the first week of his administration to bestow a mitre on one of his chaplains.
The declining state of the King ofSpainnaturally turns the attention of political observers to that quarter—as a system of measures very hostile to the views ofFrance, and subversive of that tyranny which it has so long exercised at the Court ofMadrid, may possibly be adopted. It is said, and the idea has long met with a current belief, that the Prince of Austria is well acquainted with the true interests of his country, and will when the power is his effectually promote them.
The public events of Holland are known to every one who can and will read the newspapers, but they alone who are able to get a peep into private correspondence can be informed, though they will not all of thembelieve, thatLord Beauchampis actually giving dinners—aye, and good dinners too—at theHague.
THE TIMES.Why change the head?This question will naturally come from the Public—andwetheTimes, being thePUBLIC’Smost humble and most obedient Servants, think ourselves bound to answer.All things haveheads—and allheadsare liable tochange—Every sentence and opinion advanced and supported by Mr.Shandy, on the influence and utility of a well-chosen surname, may be properly applied in shewing the recommendations and advantages which result from placing a striking title-page before a book, or an invitingHeadon the front page of aNews-Paper.AHeadso placed, like thoseheadswhich once ornamentedTemple Bar, or those of theGreat AttorneyorGreat Contractorwhich, not long since, were conspicuously elevated for theirgreat actions, and were exhibited inwooden frames, at theEastandWest-ends of this metropolis, never fails of attracting the eyes of passengers, though indeed we do not expect to experience the lenity shewn to thesegreat exhibitors; for probablyThe Timeswill be pelted without mercy.But then aheadwith agood faceis a harbinger or gentleman usher that often strongly recommends evenDulness,Folly,Immorality, orVice—The immortalLockegives evidence to the truth of this observation. That great philosopher has declared that, though repeatedly taken in, he never could withstand the solicitations of a well-drawn title-page—authority sufficient to justifyusin assuming anew head, with anew set of features, but not with a design to impose; for we flatter ourselves theHEADSofThe Timeswill not be found deficient inintellects, but by putting anew faceon affairs, will be admired for thelightof itscountenancewherever it appears.To advert to our first position.The Universal Registerhas been a name as injurious to theLogographic News-PaperasTristramwas toMr. Shandy’s Son—butOld Shandyforgot he might have rectified byconfirmationthe mistake of theparsonatbaptism, and with the touch of aBishophave changedTristramtoTrismegestus.The Universal Register, from the day of its first appearance to the day of itsconfirmationhas likeTristramsuffered from innumerable casualities, both laughable and serious, arising from itsname, which on its introduction was immediately curtailed of its fair proportion by all who called for it, the wordUniversalbeinguniversallyomitted, and the wordRegister, only, being retained. “Boy, bring me theRegister.” The waiter answers, “Sir, we have not a library, but you may see it at theNew Exchange Coffee House.” “Then I’ll see it there,” answers the disappointed politician, and he goes to theNew Exchangeand calls for theRegister; upon which the waiter tells him he cannot have it if he is not a subscriber—or presents him with the Court and City Register, theOld Annual Register, or theNew Annual Register; or if the Coffee House be within the Purlieus of Covent Garden, or the Hundreds of Drury—slips into the politician’s hand “Harris’s Registerof Ladies.”For these and other reasons, the parents of theUniversal Registerhave added to its original name that of theTIMES,Which, being amonosyllable, bids defiance tocorruptersandmutilatersof the language.The Times!What a monstrous name! Granted—forThe Timesisa many-headed monster that speaks with a hundred tongues, and displays a thousand characters, and in the course ofitstransformations in life assumes innumerable shapes and humours.The critical reader will observe we personify ournew name, but as we give it no distinction of sex, and thoughitwill beactiveinitsvocations, yet we apply toittheneuter gender.The Times, being formed of materials and possessing qualities of opposite and heterogeneous natures, cannot be classed either in the animal or vegetablegenus; but like thePolypusis doubtful, and in the discussion, description, dissection, and illustration, will employ the pens of the most celebrated of theLiterati.The Heads of the Times, as has been said, are many; they will however not always appear at the same time, but casually, as public or private affairs may call them forth.The principal or leading headsare—TheLiterary,Political,Commercial,Philosophical,Critical,Theatrical,Fashionable,Humourous,Witty, &c., &c.Each of which are supplied with a competent share of intellects for the pursuit of their several functions; an endowment which is not inall timeto be found even in theHeadsof theState—Theheadsof theChurch—theheadsof theLaw—theheadsof theNavy—theheadsof theArmy—and thoughlast, notleast, thegreat headsof theUniversities.ThePolitical HeadofThe Times, like that ofJanus, the Roman Deity, is double faced; with one countenance it will smile continually on thefriendsofOld England, and with the other will frown incessantly on herenemies.The alteration we have made in ourheadis not without precedents. TheWorldhas parted with half of itsCaput Mortuumand a moiety of its brains. TheHeraldhas cut off half of its head, and has lost its original humour. ThePost, it is true, retains its whole head and its old features; and as to the other public prints, they appear as having neitherheadsnortails.On theParliamentary Headevery communication that ability and industry can produce may be expected. To this greatNational objectThe Timeswill be most sedulously attentive, most accurately correct, and strictly impartial in its reports.lineTHEATRE.Drury Lane.Hamlet—whose doom, at least this season, has unfortunately been “to walk the night and strut to empty benches”—performed yesterday evening its accustomedpenancein lieu of Tamerlane.Were not this excellent tragedy so often used “on the spur of the occasion,” we think such admirable acting as Kemble’s Prince ofDenmarkwould meet with moreattendance—more of applause it could not have.Mrs. Ward’s performance of theQueenis the best proof of Mrs. Siddon’s assertion, that “Gertrude had more good points about her than the critics were aware of.” Mrs. Ward’s distractedlookin the closet scene aided most powerfully Kemble’s piteous exclamation of, “Onhim!onhim!” Indeed, the noble delineation of that difficult character did much credit to this rising actress.Covent Garden.“Henry the Fourth,” with Ryder’s Falstaff, ended the yearmerrilyat this Theatre. The house was remarkably full, and the lower boxes had most of the fashionableamateursin town. The Falstaff of Ryder, though not perfection, is yet respectable, and is the more welcome, with “all its imperfections upon its head,” as disappointing the general assertion that FalstaffdiedwithHenderson. Among the most pleasing and prominent features were his address to thegangon Gadds Hill—“By theLord, Iknewyou”—to the Prince, and soliloquy onhonour. The description of hiscompanywas also replete with humour.Edwin’s kind donation of thesugar candywas particularly welcome to Lewis, who was most villainously hoarse. The scene of Anon! anon! Sir, of course lost much of its effect.lineRehearsal of New Year’s Ode.Mr. Cramer led the band at the rehearsal yesterday, inHickford’s Rooms, Brewer’s Street. The Overture consisted of three movements, in the second of which Mr. Parke’s oboe was distinguished in a Solo accompanied by the Violincello. Mr. Sale opened the vocal part in a recitative andair—“Rude was the Pile, and massy Roof.”He was followed by Doctor Hayes, who executed an air with great applause. Master Carnaby, one of the King’s Boys, sung a verse sweetly, beginning,“When to the King.”In the cantibile at the close, he rather failed in his execution, which was very excusable in a first essay before so many capital masters. A most rich and beautiful symphony preceded Mr. Dyne’s air.“Proud Castle, to thy banner’d Bowers.”It was much admired for its simplicity, it being conceived in the captivating manner of the late Doctor Arne, with this addition, that the accompanyments were much richer. The music finished with a very powerful chorus, “Albion, arouse,” but there were not voices sufficient to to do it justice.TheDuke of Cumberlandand near two hundred ladies and gentlemen were present. Previous to the performance, the minuets for the Queen’s birthday were as usual played over, two of which seemed to have a considerable share of novelty and merit.
THE TIMES.
Why change the head?
This question will naturally come from the Public—andwetheTimes, being thePUBLIC’Smost humble and most obedient Servants, think ourselves bound to answer.
All things haveheads—and allheadsare liable tochange—
Every sentence and opinion advanced and supported by Mr.Shandy, on the influence and utility of a well-chosen surname, may be properly applied in shewing the recommendations and advantages which result from placing a striking title-page before a book, or an invitingHeadon the front page of aNews-Paper.
AHeadso placed, like thoseheadswhich once ornamentedTemple Bar, or those of theGreat AttorneyorGreat Contractorwhich, not long since, were conspicuously elevated for theirgreat actions, and were exhibited inwooden frames, at theEastandWest-ends of this metropolis, never fails of attracting the eyes of passengers, though indeed we do not expect to experience the lenity shewn to thesegreat exhibitors; for probablyThe Timeswill be pelted without mercy.
But then aheadwith agood faceis a harbinger or gentleman usher that often strongly recommends evenDulness,Folly,Immorality, orVice—The immortalLockegives evidence to the truth of this observation. That great philosopher has declared that, though repeatedly taken in, he never could withstand the solicitations of a well-drawn title-page—authority sufficient to justifyusin assuming anew head, with anew set of features, but not with a design to impose; for we flatter ourselves theHEADSofThe Timeswill not be found deficient inintellects, but by putting anew faceon affairs, will be admired for thelightof itscountenancewherever it appears.
To advert to our first position.
The Universal Registerhas been a name as injurious to theLogographic News-PaperasTristramwas toMr. Shandy’s Son—butOld Shandyforgot he might have rectified byconfirmationthe mistake of theparsonatbaptism, and with the touch of aBishophave changedTristramtoTrismegestus.
The Universal Register, from the day of its first appearance to the day of itsconfirmationhas likeTristramsuffered from innumerable casualities, both laughable and serious, arising from itsname, which on its introduction was immediately curtailed of its fair proportion by all who called for it, the wordUniversalbeinguniversallyomitted, and the wordRegister, only, being retained. “Boy, bring me theRegister.” The waiter answers, “Sir, we have not a library, but you may see it at theNew Exchange Coffee House.” “Then I’ll see it there,” answers the disappointed politician, and he goes to theNew Exchangeand calls for theRegister; upon which the waiter tells him he cannot have it if he is not a subscriber—or presents him with the Court and City Register, theOld Annual Register, or theNew Annual Register; or if the Coffee House be within the Purlieus of Covent Garden, or the Hundreds of Drury—slips into the politician’s hand “Harris’s Registerof Ladies.”
For these and other reasons, the parents of theUniversal Registerhave added to its original name that of the
TIMES,
Which, being amonosyllable, bids defiance tocorruptersandmutilatersof the language.
The Times!What a monstrous name! Granted—forThe Timesisa many-headed monster that speaks with a hundred tongues, and displays a thousand characters, and in the course ofitstransformations in life assumes innumerable shapes and humours.
The critical reader will observe we personify ournew name, but as we give it no distinction of sex, and thoughitwill beactiveinitsvocations, yet we apply toittheneuter gender.
The Times, being formed of materials and possessing qualities of opposite and heterogeneous natures, cannot be classed either in the animal or vegetablegenus; but like thePolypusis doubtful, and in the discussion, description, dissection, and illustration, will employ the pens of the most celebrated of theLiterati.
The Heads of the Times, as has been said, are many; they will however not always appear at the same time, but casually, as public or private affairs may call them forth.
The principal or leading headsare—
TheLiterary,Political,Commercial,Philosophical,Critical,Theatrical,Fashionable,Humourous,Witty, &c., &c.
Each of which are supplied with a competent share of intellects for the pursuit of their several functions; an endowment which is not inall timeto be found even in theHeadsof theState—Theheadsof theChurch—theheadsof theLaw—theheadsof theNavy—theheadsof theArmy—and thoughlast, notleast, thegreat headsof theUniversities.
ThePolitical HeadofThe Times, like that ofJanus, the Roman Deity, is double faced; with one countenance it will smile continually on thefriendsofOld England, and with the other will frown incessantly on herenemies.
The alteration we have made in ourheadis not without precedents. TheWorldhas parted with half of itsCaput Mortuumand a moiety of its brains. TheHeraldhas cut off half of its head, and has lost its original humour. ThePost, it is true, retains its whole head and its old features; and as to the other public prints, they appear as having neitherheadsnortails.
On theParliamentary Headevery communication that ability and industry can produce may be expected. To this greatNational objectThe Timeswill be most sedulously attentive, most accurately correct, and strictly impartial in its reports.
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THEATRE.
Drury Lane.
Hamlet—whose doom, at least this season, has unfortunately been “to walk the night and strut to empty benches”—performed yesterday evening its accustomedpenancein lieu of Tamerlane.
Were not this excellent tragedy so often used “on the spur of the occasion,” we think such admirable acting as Kemble’s Prince ofDenmarkwould meet with moreattendance—more of applause it could not have.
Mrs. Ward’s performance of theQueenis the best proof of Mrs. Siddon’s assertion, that “Gertrude had more good points about her than the critics were aware of.” Mrs. Ward’s distractedlookin the closet scene aided most powerfully Kemble’s piteous exclamation of, “Onhim!onhim!” Indeed, the noble delineation of that difficult character did much credit to this rising actress.
Covent Garden.
“Henry the Fourth,” with Ryder’s Falstaff, ended the yearmerrilyat this Theatre. The house was remarkably full, and the lower boxes had most of the fashionableamateursin town. The Falstaff of Ryder, though not perfection, is yet respectable, and is the more welcome, with “all its imperfections upon its head,” as disappointing the general assertion that FalstaffdiedwithHenderson. Among the most pleasing and prominent features were his address to thegangon Gadds Hill—“By theLord, Iknewyou”—to the Prince, and soliloquy onhonour. The description of hiscompanywas also replete with humour.
Edwin’s kind donation of thesugar candywas particularly welcome to Lewis, who was most villainously hoarse. The scene of Anon! anon! Sir, of course lost much of its effect.
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Rehearsal of New Year’s Ode.
Mr. Cramer led the band at the rehearsal yesterday, inHickford’s Rooms, Brewer’s Street. The Overture consisted of three movements, in the second of which Mr. Parke’s oboe was distinguished in a Solo accompanied by the Violincello. Mr. Sale opened the vocal part in a recitative andair—
“Rude was the Pile, and massy Roof.”
“Rude was the Pile, and massy Roof.”
“Rude was the Pile, and massy Roof.”
He was followed by Doctor Hayes, who executed an air with great applause. Master Carnaby, one of the King’s Boys, sung a verse sweetly, beginning,
“When to the King.”
“When to the King.”
“When to the King.”
In the cantibile at the close, he rather failed in his execution, which was very excusable in a first essay before so many capital masters. A most rich and beautiful symphony preceded Mr. Dyne’s air.
“Proud Castle, to thy banner’d Bowers.”
“Proud Castle, to thy banner’d Bowers.”
“Proud Castle, to thy banner’d Bowers.”
It was much admired for its simplicity, it being conceived in the captivating manner of the late Doctor Arne, with this addition, that the accompanyments were much richer. The music finished with a very powerful chorus, “Albion, arouse,” but there were not voices sufficient to to do it justice.
TheDuke of Cumberlandand near two hundred ladies and gentlemen were present. Previous to the performance, the minuets for the Queen’s birthday were as usual played over, two of which seemed to have a considerable share of novelty and merit.
THE CUCKOOCuckoo! Cuckoo!Repeated the little piece ofmachinerywhichLady Wallishad conveyed into hermuff, when she visited theCountess of Huntingdon’schapel. Thepreacherraised up his eyes with amazement.Cuckoo!repeated the machine. “O word unpleasing to a married ear.” Messrs. A., B., and C. rubbed theirforeheads, and looked upon thepreacher. Thepreacherwent on with his discourse: “fornicators and adulterersshall not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Cuckoo!repeated the machine. Thepreacherproceeded till he came to another quotation: “Saul! Saul! why persecutes thou me?”Cuckoo!repeated the machine.Lady Bristol, morenotoriouslyknown by her assumed title, theDuchess of Kingston, had lately beenseizedwith a longing to revisit her native country. Her Ladyship declares she has for a considerable time past felt theamor patria, and wishes for aprivateconversation with his Majesty’s Ministers, for the purpose of laying before them thetrue stateof the Empress of Russia’sprivate affairs.We are rejoiced for the best reason in the world—because it will promote the joy of others—that the report ofMrs. Hobarthaving retired from theRichmond Theatreis entirely without foundation. Where mirth, good humour, and elegant festivity prevail, especially if they should be heightened by the comic scene, Mrs.Hobartcannot be easily spared.On Friday evening, there was a private concert at the house of Mr. Billington, in Poland Street, at which there were some of thefirst-charactersin the kingdom. A more particular account of it probably will be given in this paper on a future day.Though clearing the gallery of theCommonsof strangers be astanding order, which anymembermay insist upon without being seconded, yetSir Gregorywould not venture to put it in execution without consulting hisLady: who, after examining the premises, has given her opinion thatsuch thingsought not to besportedortrifledwith.Sir Thomas BeaverandMajor Moneyhave commencedLiterary hostilities, through the medium of theNorwich Mercury; their ammunition is of inflammable materials—more, however, ofbrimstonethan ofsalt, andcharcoalin great abundance.As this Paper has tracedevery incidentrespectingLord George Gordonfor several months past, it takes the liberty of announcing his Lordship’s return to St. George’s Fieldsearlyin the ensuing term.Lord George Gordonis preparing tobeardMr.Attorney Generalon the question of bail; and Mr.Attorneyon his part is preparing acuttingargument fortrimming Lord George, but though his Lordship has been so long in thesuds, it is not thought thatshavingwill take place tillthe day of Judgement.The paragraph which appeared in a certain respectable Morning Print, relative to the discharge of a person from St. James’s, for having paid a grateful attention to Lord George in his distresses is, however, not true; indeed, the report was tooungraciousto be so.O Quackery!where wilt thou end?O Physic, when are thy disgraces to terminate? There are at this time a practitioner in town, who says to his patients—“Use mywegetable, follow myregiment, and never fear it willradicateall yourpectrilcomplaints.” Such a character should not escape the animadversion ofThe Times; but ofthis hereDoctor more anon—whenThe Timeshave leisure.Yesterday the Purser of the Dutton, Captain Hunt, for Bombay and China, received his final dispatches from the India House.It is really surprising that Bedford Street, one of the great leading avenues to the Strand, should continue to remain in so confined a state towards the bottom; it resembles a great bottle with a small neck; there is not literally at its entrance from the Strand room for two coaches to go abreast, yet forty yards higher it is roomy and spacious. If the houses which form so great a bulk on the right hand, where Cater the Pawnbroker now lives, were thrown down, and an elegant range of new buildings to match the opposite corner, where Mess. Humble and Henderson’s upholstery warehouse is, it would certainly be equally commodious with either Catherine or Southampton Street.During the late memorable contest between Johnson and Ryan, in the lastset toRyan trod upon Johnstone’s great toe, and by the violence of the struggle lacerated the nail wholly from it. Johnstone was at this instant observed to turn pale. When they were disengaged Johnstone was so much irritated, that making a blow at Ryan, whom he missed, he struck one of the uprights of the stage, which shook it in an incredible manner, the next blow that Johnstone made was aimed at the chest, in which he succeeded, and this terminated the contest. Johnstone then asked Ryan if he had enough; to which he replied, “I’ve had enough these six minutes, but to oblige my friends, I havestood up.” Johnson’s hand was much bruised and black for some time after by the blow against the upright, and we hear he has not yet recovered of the hurt which his toe received in the encounter.The spirit with which the Lord Mayor threatens the pack ofBullock Driversin amongst the first fruits of his administration, which promise it to be, as we hope it will prove, an administration of effect. As for our part, we cannot be convinced that the power of the magistracy in the metropolis and its suburbs is not equal to the correction of the numerous disgraceful abuses which infect its jurisdiction.A tradesman of St Alban’s being asked why the King, after his fatigue on Saturday, quitted the town with so much precipitation, replied with some humour, “because his Majesty had no inclination to dine withDuke Humphrey.”Saturday morning, several of the felons in the New Goal in the Borough made an attempt to escape, but were overheard by the Keeper, when two of the principals were properly secured in the strong room.
THE CUCKOO
Cuckoo! Cuckoo!Repeated the little piece ofmachinerywhichLady Wallishad conveyed into hermuff, when she visited theCountess of Huntingdon’schapel. Thepreacherraised up his eyes with amazement.Cuckoo!repeated the machine. “O word unpleasing to a married ear.” Messrs. A., B., and C. rubbed theirforeheads, and looked upon thepreacher. Thepreacherwent on with his discourse: “fornicators and adulterersshall not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Cuckoo!repeated the machine. Thepreacherproceeded till he came to another quotation: “Saul! Saul! why persecutes thou me?”Cuckoo!repeated the machine.
Lady Bristol, morenotoriouslyknown by her assumed title, theDuchess of Kingston, had lately beenseizedwith a longing to revisit her native country. Her Ladyship declares she has for a considerable time past felt theamor patria, and wishes for aprivateconversation with his Majesty’s Ministers, for the purpose of laying before them thetrue stateof the Empress of Russia’sprivate affairs.
We are rejoiced for the best reason in the world—because it will promote the joy of others—that the report ofMrs. Hobarthaving retired from theRichmond Theatreis entirely without foundation. Where mirth, good humour, and elegant festivity prevail, especially if they should be heightened by the comic scene, Mrs.Hobartcannot be easily spared.
On Friday evening, there was a private concert at the house of Mr. Billington, in Poland Street, at which there were some of thefirst-charactersin the kingdom. A more particular account of it probably will be given in this paper on a future day.
Though clearing the gallery of theCommonsof strangers be astanding order, which anymembermay insist upon without being seconded, yetSir Gregorywould not venture to put it in execution without consulting hisLady: who, after examining the premises, has given her opinion thatsuch thingsought not to besportedortrifledwith.
Sir Thomas BeaverandMajor Moneyhave commencedLiterary hostilities, through the medium of theNorwich Mercury; their ammunition is of inflammable materials—more, however, ofbrimstonethan ofsalt, andcharcoalin great abundance.
As this Paper has tracedevery incidentrespectingLord George Gordonfor several months past, it takes the liberty of announcing his Lordship’s return to St. George’s Fieldsearlyin the ensuing term.
Lord George Gordonis preparing tobeardMr.Attorney Generalon the question of bail; and Mr.Attorneyon his part is preparing acuttingargument fortrimming Lord George, but though his Lordship has been so long in thesuds, it is not thought thatshavingwill take place tillthe day of Judgement.
The paragraph which appeared in a certain respectable Morning Print, relative to the discharge of a person from St. James’s, for having paid a grateful attention to Lord George in his distresses is, however, not true; indeed, the report was tooungraciousto be so.
O Quackery!where wilt thou end?O Physic, when are thy disgraces to terminate? There are at this time a practitioner in town, who says to his patients—“Use mywegetable, follow myregiment, and never fear it willradicateall yourpectrilcomplaints.” Such a character should not escape the animadversion ofThe Times; but ofthis hereDoctor more anon—whenThe Timeshave leisure.
Yesterday the Purser of the Dutton, Captain Hunt, for Bombay and China, received his final dispatches from the India House.
It is really surprising that Bedford Street, one of the great leading avenues to the Strand, should continue to remain in so confined a state towards the bottom; it resembles a great bottle with a small neck; there is not literally at its entrance from the Strand room for two coaches to go abreast, yet forty yards higher it is roomy and spacious. If the houses which form so great a bulk on the right hand, where Cater the Pawnbroker now lives, were thrown down, and an elegant range of new buildings to match the opposite corner, where Mess. Humble and Henderson’s upholstery warehouse is, it would certainly be equally commodious with either Catherine or Southampton Street.
During the late memorable contest between Johnson and Ryan, in the lastset toRyan trod upon Johnstone’s great toe, and by the violence of the struggle lacerated the nail wholly from it. Johnstone was at this instant observed to turn pale. When they were disengaged Johnstone was so much irritated, that making a blow at Ryan, whom he missed, he struck one of the uprights of the stage, which shook it in an incredible manner, the next blow that Johnstone made was aimed at the chest, in which he succeeded, and this terminated the contest. Johnstone then asked Ryan if he had enough; to which he replied, “I’ve had enough these six minutes, but to oblige my friends, I havestood up.” Johnson’s hand was much bruised and black for some time after by the blow against the upright, and we hear he has not yet recovered of the hurt which his toe received in the encounter.
The spirit with which the Lord Mayor threatens the pack ofBullock Driversin amongst the first fruits of his administration, which promise it to be, as we hope it will prove, an administration of effect. As for our part, we cannot be convinced that the power of the magistracy in the metropolis and its suburbs is not equal to the correction of the numerous disgraceful abuses which infect its jurisdiction.
A tradesman of St Alban’s being asked why the King, after his fatigue on Saturday, quitted the town with so much precipitation, replied with some humour, “because his Majesty had no inclination to dine withDuke Humphrey.”
Saturday morning, several of the felons in the New Goal in the Borough made an attempt to escape, but were overheard by the Keeper, when two of the principals were properly secured in the strong room.