112 THINGS THsEATRICAL. 



Rubini, Ivanoff, and Tamburini. In the course of the performance 

 the former introduced a scene written for her by Costa, a very 

 spirited and brilliant composition, which was splendidly sang and 

 rapturously applauded. The only other novelty has been the Rosina 

 of Grisi. As a character it does not afford much scope for acting, 

 but she contrived to infuse into it a piquancy and grace peculiarly 

 her own. A more charming Rosina we have never seen. Her 

 sudden transition from indignant sorrow to unaffected delight when 

 she discovers the slanderous calumnies of Doctor Bartolo, and that 

 Leodoro and Almavina are the same person, and the mingled ex- 

 pression of grateful affection checked by maidenly delicacy with 

 which she gave herself to her lover, were exquisite points, both of 

 feeling and acting. Strange that such soul could not inspire 

 Rubini with the slightest particle of animation. We confess we 

 were hardly satisfied with her Rodes' variations, though in common 

 with the whole house we felt the unaffected good nature with which 

 she complied with the wishes for its repetition. It is a style of sing- 

 ing which may be very well as an exercise for the voice, but which 

 is unworthy of Grisi's powers. She is in every way far superior to 

 the mere musical automaton, however perfect that may be. Tam- 

 burini was the Figaro, full of life and energy, perhaps approaching 

 a little to buffoonery. But we are cold-blooded Englishmen, and 

 therefore do not venture a positive opinion on the more mercurial 

 natures of warmer climates. 



HAYMARKET. Mr. Morris has opened his attractive summer 

 theatre with a star from the north. Mr. Vandenhoff made his appear- 

 ance some years ago certainly under disadvantageous circumstances 

 and he did not meet with the support to which his talents entitled 

 him. Mr. Morris, who is as good a judge of theatrical talent as any man 

 in England, has given him another chance ; and the result has been, 

 that the manager's opinion has been quite right. Mr. Vandenhoff 

 has met with a most gratifying reception. He has yet only played 

 in the few standing characters ; but in so finished a manner, that, ex- 

 cepting, of course, Macready, shews he has no rival to fear in ori- 

 ginality but Elton. Mr. Morris has likewise brought forward a Miss 

 Harrington, a very pretty girl; and if properly encouraged, will 

 become a pleasant actress. 



Vauxhall has commenced the season most prosperously, with galas 

 and brilliant fetes of all kinds; besides a unique- and pleasing exhi- 

 bition of the situation of Captain Ross at the North Pole, conveying 

 a better idea of the position of the gallant navigator, than all the 

 books and prints to which the subject has given occasion. 



Among the many exhibitions of merit which are worthy of notice, 

 Mr. Burford's Panorama of New York stands out conspicuously. 

 Nothing conveys so vivid an idea of a city as a panoramic view 

 where in addition to the pictorial delusion, the advantage of situation 

 gives it an advantage over every other mode of representation. This 

 is about one of the best of Mr. Burford's efforts, and he richly de- 

 serves all the patronage he enjoys. 



IX)NDON : BAYLIS AND LEIGHTON, JOHNSONS-COURT, FLEET-STREET. 



