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" History Of The Theatres Of London,
The comedians acknowledge , that when one if themselves , he was very goodnatured and free , like Grumio , in the farce ; but now that he was bona fide Krso , they were afraid that he would ' lord it over them , with a high hand like Major Domo Beniivoglio . As to the vocal performers and the Sons of tweedle dum and twced ' . e dee , it was their opinion that he would do much belter to attend the tumbling of Sadler ' s Wells , than undertake the management of music , without ear or voice . These senliments were delivered in a song which Mr . King sung with infinite pleasantry . After having gone through the different opinions of different societies , he acknowledged the difficulty of the undertaking , but trusted to the generosity of the public . This Olio had a very good stage effect , and received considerable applause .
MRS . YATES . 1787 . Mrs . Yates , amember of Covent Garden Theatre , after undergoing much pain and languor , died at her house iu-Pinih'co , May 2 d , aged 59 . ; her disorder was dropsical , which had for some time encroached on her constitution . This lady , whose maiden name was Graham , and supposed to be born at Birmingham , made her first appearance at Dublin , in Anna Bultcn in Henry Fill , under the auspices of Mr . Sheridan , who , deeming her abilities very indifferent , was glad about the 1752 The
to dissolve the engagement by a present . This was year . iady herself thought Mr . Sheridan ' s opinion very just , and despaired of ever attaining any degree of eminence in the theatrical line ; for at this time , though in the bloom of youth , her voice was very weak , and her figure incumbered with corpulence , . She now gave up her theatrical ' pursuits ; but as the early part of her life was marked with unhappiness , it is supposed that necessity urged her to another attempt , and accordingly she became a candidate at Drury-lane , in 17 54 . Mr . Garrick town in the character of Juliain first acted ( hen
introduced her to the , a new play , ( Feb . 25 ) called Virginia , aud as he spoke a prologue ( written by himself ) wherein he mentioned the fears of the new actress with some address , it is imagined he entertained hopes , if not of her'future eminence , at least of lier utility ; the lines in the prologue respecting the fair candidate , and with which Mr . Garrick concluded , are as follow : " If novelties leaseto niht we ' ve two ;
can p , g . ' ( . Though . English both ,, yet . spare them as they ' re new . " To one at least your usual favour show , " A female asks it . —Can a man say no ? ' ¦ Should you indulge our novice yet unseen , " And crown her with your hands , a tragic queen ; " Should you with smiles a confidence impart , " To calm those fears which speak a feeling heart ; le of shame
" Assist each strugg ingenuous , " Which curbs a genius in its' road to fame ; " With one wish more her whole ambition ends , " She hopes some merit to deserve such friends . "
This tragedy , which was deemed the most indifferent Mr . Garrick ever brought out was acted nine nights , but this temporary success must be imputed to his own performance in it , Mr . Mossop's , and Mrs . Gibber ' s , for our heroine afforded , as yet no promise of excellence , and was dismissed the ensuing season ; but on'her marriage with Mr . Yates , she was received again by Mr . Garrick the year following . . , . That this lady was a verv unpromising actress at first , there is no reason to doubt indeed to wonder atwhen we consider the remarkable change which
nor , took place in her disposition . On her first introduction to the public , she seemed formeti of the mildest materials , so much so , as to appear quite insusceptible of resentment upon any provocation ; but a total change soon took place , and she was afterwards as remarkable for the hig h impetuosity of her spirit : notwithstanding , she was always— [ RIESD I
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" History Of The Theatres Of London,
The comedians acknowledge , that when one if themselves , he was very goodnatured and free , like Grumio , in the farce ; but now that he was bona fide Krso , they were afraid that he would ' lord it over them , with a high hand like Major Domo Beniivoglio . As to the vocal performers and the Sons of tweedle dum and twced ' . e dee , it was their opinion that he would do much belter to attend the tumbling of Sadler ' s Wells , than undertake the management of music , without ear or voice . These senliments were delivered in a song which Mr . King sung with infinite pleasantry . After having gone through the different opinions of different societies , he acknowledged the difficulty of the undertaking , but trusted to the generosity of the public . This Olio had a very good stage effect , and received considerable applause .
MRS . YATES . 1787 . Mrs . Yates , amember of Covent Garden Theatre , after undergoing much pain and languor , died at her house iu-Pinih'co , May 2 d , aged 59 . ; her disorder was dropsical , which had for some time encroached on her constitution . This lady , whose maiden name was Graham , and supposed to be born at Birmingham , made her first appearance at Dublin , in Anna Bultcn in Henry Fill , under the auspices of Mr . Sheridan , who , deeming her abilities very indifferent , was glad about the 1752 The
to dissolve the engagement by a present . This was year . iady herself thought Mr . Sheridan ' s opinion very just , and despaired of ever attaining any degree of eminence in the theatrical line ; for at this time , though in the bloom of youth , her voice was very weak , and her figure incumbered with corpulence , . She now gave up her theatrical ' pursuits ; but as the early part of her life was marked with unhappiness , it is supposed that necessity urged her to another attempt , and accordingly she became a candidate at Drury-lane , in 17 54 . Mr . Garrick town in the character of Juliain first acted ( hen
introduced her to the , a new play , ( Feb . 25 ) called Virginia , aud as he spoke a prologue ( written by himself ) wherein he mentioned the fears of the new actress with some address , it is imagined he entertained hopes , if not of her'future eminence , at least of lier utility ; the lines in the prologue respecting the fair candidate , and with which Mr . Garrick concluded , are as follow : " If novelties leaseto niht we ' ve two ;
can p , g . ' ( . Though . English both ,, yet . spare them as they ' re new . " To one at least your usual favour show , " A female asks it . —Can a man say no ? ' ¦ Should you indulge our novice yet unseen , " And crown her with your hands , a tragic queen ; " Should you with smiles a confidence impart , " To calm those fears which speak a feeling heart ; le of shame
" Assist each strugg ingenuous , " Which curbs a genius in its' road to fame ; " With one wish more her whole ambition ends , " She hopes some merit to deserve such friends . "
This tragedy , which was deemed the most indifferent Mr . Garrick ever brought out was acted nine nights , but this temporary success must be imputed to his own performance in it , Mr . Mossop's , and Mrs . Gibber ' s , for our heroine afforded , as yet no promise of excellence , and was dismissed the ensuing season ; but on'her marriage with Mr . Yates , she was received again by Mr . Garrick the year following . . , . That this lady was a verv unpromising actress at first , there is no reason to doubt indeed to wonder atwhen we consider the remarkable change which
nor , took place in her disposition . On her first introduction to the public , she seemed formeti of the mildest materials , so much so , as to appear quite insusceptible of resentment upon any provocation ; but a total change soon took place , and she was afterwards as remarkable for the hig h impetuosity of her spirit : notwithstanding , she was always— [ RIESD I