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Strictures On Public Amusements.

are perpetually counteracting each other , is sent forward to obtain reception for the party . Sir Leinster M'Loughlin , an admirer of Julia , now detects Count Friponi in proposing an elopement with her , and challenges him to a meeting on a spot where Sir Leinster is apprehended by a Swiss Magistrate , just as he had marked out the ground , and prepared himself , under some laughable circumstances , for the encounter . Coent i-npcni , who arrives immediately afterwards , imputing his absence to cowardice , demands who will be his substitute , when Dorimond offers-fais sword , and upon Friponi ' s refusing the contest , degrades him by taking the cockade from his hat .

The Enchanted Castle , to which the scene soon after changes , is the residence of Miss Somerville , who had-fled from England upon a supposition that her lover , Dalton , was more attached to her fortune than to her person . Before the gates of this p lace Daniel arrives at night , and ' having induced Robin to leave his guard , in order to partake of a s . un of wine , tlie latter becomes intoxicated , and Daniel readily obtains admittance to the castle . Here a series of adventures distresses him , and alarms the family , who' are thus put upo : i their guard against tiie real dangers , arising from a scheme of Count Friponi to oft Miss Somerville and her treasures by force . At

carry this moment Dalton , who has been previously in the neighbourhood , reaches the castle , and assists in defending it , when an explanation is produced between him and Miss Somerville , who surrenders to him her castle and herself . Mr . Sydney , being now convinced that Lady Philippa's conduct towards Count Friponi is attended by no greater errors than those of vanity , discovers himself , relates the fidelity and bravery of Dorimond , to which he had been a witness , bestows his daughter upon him , and

declares his own reconciliation with Lady Philippa , with which the piece concludes . The story is worked up with such judgment and abiP . ty , as to render it amply interesting . It abounds with business and incident , well managed . The Dialogue is nervous , and flows with ease and elegance , it is enlivened by frequent sallies of wit , in which the author has in many instances been peculiarly happy ; and is enriched by the most refined sentiments . The songs are charmingly written ; and have a degree of poetic merit , seldom found i ; -, compositions of such a description . The Author of this piece is Mr . BATE DUDLEY . The music comes from SHIELD ,

whose celebrity has long been established . It is partly selected , but for the greater part is . orig inal . The selections are made-with infinite taste and judgment ; and the new music certainly must be considered among his happiest efforts—particularly the air , " Ever let me shun the danger" which was sung with the most scientific sweetness by Miss Poole . In the getting up of this Opera , Mr . HARRIS , whose liberality the public have so often commended , " and will we trust continue to reward—has displayed his usual spirit ; the dresses are very pretty , and the scenery is throughout beautifully pictu-. '

resque of the country in which the scene is laid , particularly the Castle , some views of the lakes and of the mountains . The whole Operatic and Comic force of the Theatre was thrown into this piece ; and all the Performers e-Xerted themselves with the utmost success . At the Haymarket Theatre , on the same Evening , a new Comedy , called " THE Box LOBBY CHALLANCE , " was performed for the first time ; the particulars of which , for want of room , we must deftr till our next .

A Curious Fact.

A CURIOUS FACT .

A YOUNG Lady , in the neig hbourhood of Newcastle , of the name of TYRER , f \_ was presented last English Lottery with the sixteenth part of a Ticket , which was drawn a prize of lool . The money arising from the prize , she disposed of in the purchase of a quarter of a ticket , by which she ga ined Five Thousand Pounds . An Actor belonging to the Theatre at Newcastle had made her a present of the purchase money , and she has since given her hand in return to him who was the instrument of making a fortune , which now . gives them the means of living in an elegant and comfortable style .

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LONDON: Article 1
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 2
THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE. OR GENERAL AND COMPLETE LIBRARY. Article 3
THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE MASONRY EXPLAINED. Article 11
JOHN COUSTOS, FOR FREEMASONRY, Article 19
A VIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF NAVIGATION. Article 22
ON THE PROPRIETY OF MAKING A WILL. Article 24
ANECDOTES OF THE LATE HUGH KELLY. Article 29
EXTRACT FROM AN ESSAY ON INSTINCT. Article 33
THE ORIGIN OF LITERARY JOURNALS. Article 35
LETTER Article 37
LETTER Article 38
ON MAN. Article 38
ON JEALOUSY. Article 40
ON YOUTHFUL COURAGE AND RESOLUTION. Article 41
INVASION. Article 42
ANECDOTES OF JAMES NORTHCOTE, ESQ. Article 48
SURPRIZING INGENUITY. Article 51
CURIOUS ACCOUNT OF THE PHYSICIANS OF ANCIENT EGYPT. Article 52
INSTANCE OF THE POWER OF MUSIC OVER ANIMALS. Article 53
PLAN OF EDUCATION. Article 53
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE. Article 56
REMARKS ON THE MUTABILITY OF FORTUNE. Article 57
LONDON CHARACTERIZED. Article 59
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. Article 59
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS. Article 60
STRICTURES ON PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 69
A CURIOUS FACT. Article 72
POETRY. Article 73
FREEMASON PROLOGUE. Article 74
PROLOGUE WRITTEN FOR THE YOUNG GENTLEMEN, Article 75
RURAL FELICITY: A POEM. Article 76
TO FRIENDSHIP. Article 77
IMPROMPTU Article 77
ON CONTENT. Article 78
ON AN INFANT Article 79
EPITAPH. Article 79
EPITAPH ON A NOBLE LADY. Article 79
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 80
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Strictures On Public Amusements.

are perpetually counteracting each other , is sent forward to obtain reception for the party . Sir Leinster M'Loughlin , an admirer of Julia , now detects Count Friponi in proposing an elopement with her , and challenges him to a meeting on a spot where Sir Leinster is apprehended by a Swiss Magistrate , just as he had marked out the ground , and prepared himself , under some laughable circumstances , for the encounter . Coent i-npcni , who arrives immediately afterwards , imputing his absence to cowardice , demands who will be his substitute , when Dorimond offers-fais sword , and upon Friponi ' s refusing the contest , degrades him by taking the cockade from his hat .

The Enchanted Castle , to which the scene soon after changes , is the residence of Miss Somerville , who had-fled from England upon a supposition that her lover , Dalton , was more attached to her fortune than to her person . Before the gates of this p lace Daniel arrives at night , and ' having induced Robin to leave his guard , in order to partake of a s . un of wine , tlie latter becomes intoxicated , and Daniel readily obtains admittance to the castle . Here a series of adventures distresses him , and alarms the family , who' are thus put upo : i their guard against tiie real dangers , arising from a scheme of Count Friponi to oft Miss Somerville and her treasures by force . At

carry this moment Dalton , who has been previously in the neighbourhood , reaches the castle , and assists in defending it , when an explanation is produced between him and Miss Somerville , who surrenders to him her castle and herself . Mr . Sydney , being now convinced that Lady Philippa's conduct towards Count Friponi is attended by no greater errors than those of vanity , discovers himself , relates the fidelity and bravery of Dorimond , to which he had been a witness , bestows his daughter upon him , and

declares his own reconciliation with Lady Philippa , with which the piece concludes . The story is worked up with such judgment and abiP . ty , as to render it amply interesting . It abounds with business and incident , well managed . The Dialogue is nervous , and flows with ease and elegance , it is enlivened by frequent sallies of wit , in which the author has in many instances been peculiarly happy ; and is enriched by the most refined sentiments . The songs are charmingly written ; and have a degree of poetic merit , seldom found i ; -, compositions of such a description . The Author of this piece is Mr . BATE DUDLEY . The music comes from SHIELD ,

whose celebrity has long been established . It is partly selected , but for the greater part is . orig inal . The selections are made-with infinite taste and judgment ; and the new music certainly must be considered among his happiest efforts—particularly the air , " Ever let me shun the danger" which was sung with the most scientific sweetness by Miss Poole . In the getting up of this Opera , Mr . HARRIS , whose liberality the public have so often commended , " and will we trust continue to reward—has displayed his usual spirit ; the dresses are very pretty , and the scenery is throughout beautifully pictu-. '

resque of the country in which the scene is laid , particularly the Castle , some views of the lakes and of the mountains . The whole Operatic and Comic force of the Theatre was thrown into this piece ; and all the Performers e-Xerted themselves with the utmost success . At the Haymarket Theatre , on the same Evening , a new Comedy , called " THE Box LOBBY CHALLANCE , " was performed for the first time ; the particulars of which , for want of room , we must deftr till our next .

A Curious Fact.

A CURIOUS FACT .

A YOUNG Lady , in the neig hbourhood of Newcastle , of the name of TYRER , f \_ was presented last English Lottery with the sixteenth part of a Ticket , which was drawn a prize of lool . The money arising from the prize , she disposed of in the purchase of a quarter of a ticket , by which she ga ined Five Thousand Pounds . An Actor belonging to the Theatre at Newcastle had made her a present of the purchase money , and she has since given her hand in return to him who was the instrument of making a fortune , which now . gives them the means of living in an elegant and comfortable style .

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