90 THE THEATRE. 



unintentionally omitted last month) that his Ezekiel Homespun, 

 in the Honey Moon, was a highly spirited and really clever piece 

 of acting, and would assuredly have been creditable even on the 

 Metropolitan boards. 



Jan. 19., School for Scandal, ^nd Simpson and Co. 

 Under the patronage of J. Collier, Esq., M. P., and T. Bewes, 

 Esq., M. P. Mr. Sandford's Sir Peter Teazle was, by far, the 

 best character of this evening — he sustained the part throughout 

 with a vigour which surprised and delighted us. In the scene 

 with the two Surfaces, after his wife has been discovered behind 

 the screen, he threw a truth and earnestness into his acting which 

 rendered the illusion perfect. Miss Mason personated the young 

 wife in a very creditable manner. Vivash (Sir Oliver Surface), 

 Norman (Sir Benjamin Backbite), Wilton (Crabtree), Fuller 

 (Moses), and Hield (Charles Surface), were good also. 



Jan. 20., I'he Wedding Gown, Lovers' Quarrels, and Plot 

 and Counterplot. 



—=— 22., The Wonder, and The happiest day of my life. 



23., Laugh when you can, and Turn out. 



26., The Wedding Gown, and Aladdin. 



Under the patronage of Admiral and Lady Hargood. The splen- 

 did spectacle of Aladdin was again brought forward by Mr. 

 Sandford, on this evening, and well deserved the patronage of the 

 overflowing house which had assembled to witness it. It is as 

 superb as gorgeous scenery, splendid dresses and decorations, and 

 ingenious machinery, can make it. Mr. Horsman, as Abenazar, 

 dressed the character well, and acted it excellently : it is by far 

 the best thing which he has done this season . Mr. Hill, as 

 Kazrac, gave great satisfaction to the gods, and little boys and 

 girls, for he buffooned it to the top of their bent. Miss Hempel 

 did her best for Aladdin ; and Miss Dearlove, as the fairy of the 

 ring, received much applause. Miss Jarman sang *' Tyrant soon 

 I '11 burst thy chains" in her usual exquisite style. On the 

 whole, every thing went off well. 



On Monday next, February 2nd, will be brought forward, for 

 the first time, the new melo-dramatic play called Henriette, or 

 the Forsaken, which has been for some time in rehearsal. The 

 performances of the evening have been announced to be under 

 the patronage of Sir Willoughby and Lady Augusta Cotton. 



