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D. L. 1798-1799.

Sept. 15. For bt. of Palmer's Orphan Familythe Stranger. Baron Steinfort Barrymore: Count Wintersen Holland: Countess Wintersen

Biggs-with Citizen.

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Maria Mrs. Jordan:Barrymore succeeded to several of Palmer's characters he was a poor substitute.

18. Macbeth. Macduff Barrymore: Witches= R. Palmer, Wewitzer, and Suett -with My Grandmother.

The Public are respectfully informed that Mr. J. Aikin is appointed Manager.

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25. Richard the 3d Kemble: Henry 6th J. Aikin Richmond C. Kemble: Queen = Mrs. Powell Lady Anne Miss Miller: - with Bon

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27. Not acted 10 years, Maid of the Mill. Lord

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Aimworth Kelly: Sir Harry Sycamore = Suett: Giles = Dignum : Ralph = Biggs, from Bath, 1st app.: Fairfield J. Aikin: Mervin Trueman: Patty= Mrs. Crouch Fanny Mrs. Bland: Lady Sycamore Mrs. Walcot: Theodosia Miss Leak :- with Agreeable Surprise. Lingo Biggs Sir Felix Friendly Suett: Cowslip = Miss Mellon: Mrs. Cheshire Mrs. Walcot: Fringe Miss De Camp : -the Theatrical Remembrancer says that Biggs only lived to perform twice.

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Oct. 2. Not acted 7 years, Revenge. Zanga =

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Kemble: Alonzo Barrymore : Carlos C. Kemble : Leonora Mrs. Powell.

4. Hamlet. Ghost = Barrymore: Polonius = Dowton-with Apprentice. Dick Bannister Jun.: Simon Suett.

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8. Castle Spectre. Father Philip R. Palmer : Percy C. Kemble: Reginald J. Aikin: Motley = Russel: Angela Miss Biggs, 1st time.

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11. Much ado, with Blue Beard. Abomelique= Barrymore.

13. Beaux Stratagem.

Scrub Biggs, his 2d app. :

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Middleton from C. G., his 1st app.: Mrs. Sullen = Miss Biggs : Cherry Miss Mellon: Dorinda Miss De Camp.

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18. Clandestine Marriage. Brush R. Palmer: Fanny Miss Biggs: with (2d time) Outlaws-C. Kemble-Biggs- Bannister Jun. :-Mrs. CrouchMiss De Camp: - this musical Entertainment is attributed to Franklin, and is not printed.

20. Powell from Norwich made his 1st app. in Don Felix, and the Lyar.

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25. Wheel of Fortune. Sydenham Barrymore : Governor Tempest = King.

27. Measure for Measure.

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R. Palmer: Angelo Barrymore: Claudio C. Kemble :—with Outlaws, 4th time :-Biggs, &c.-this must have been his sixth time of performing.

30. Jew. Eliza Ratcliffe Miss Biggs.

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Nov. 10. Rivals. Sir Anthony Absolute Dowton: Capt. Absolute Powell: Faulkland Kemble: Acres Bannister Jun. : Sir Lucius R. Palmer: Lydia Lady, 1st app.: Julia Miss Biggs: Mrs. Malaprop Miss Pope.

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16. Grecian Daughter. Evander Kemble: Dionysius Barrymore: Philotas C. Kemble: Euphrasia Mrs. Powell:-with (3d time) Captive of Spilburg. Kourakin (servant to Korowitz-in love with Moola) = Bannister Jun.: Korowitz (a Bohemian nobleman) Barrymore: Canzemar (his nephew) Kelly: Mousic (servant to Canzemar) = Suett: Eugenia (the Captive of Spilburg) Mrs. Crouch Moola (in love with Kourakin) = Mrs. Bland - acted about 15 times-Korowitz had married Eugenia privately-Canzemar had rescued her from some robbers, not knowing who she washe had carried her to his house, and had in vain endeavoured to make her his mistress-he had released her, on condition that she would solemnly promise not to reveal what had passed-Korowitz suspects Eugenia of having been false to him, and confines her in a dungeon-Canzemar comes to his uncle's-Korowitz is arrested by the Emperour's orders-he intimates to Canzemar that a woman is confined in the dungeon of the castle-Canzemar, to his surprise, finds the woman to be Eugenia-Korowitz escapes from the guards-he sees Eugenia supported by Canzemar-Canzemar convinces him of Eugenia's innocence-Korowitz and Eugenia are reconciled this piece is attributed to Hoare-it is professedly taken from the French-the dialogue is well written, but the plot is rather too serious for a musical Entertainment.

20. Dowton acted Governor Tempest.

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22. Never acted there, Young Quaker. Young Sadboy Powell: Chronicle Suett: Shadrach = Wewitzer: Capt. Ambush C. Kemble: Spatterdash R. Palmer: Clod Dowton: Dinah = Miss De Camp Lady Rounceval Mrs. Walcot: Pink - Miss Mellon: Araminta = Miss Leak.

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Dec. 3. Isabella.
Isabella. Villeroy Barrymore.

4. Surrender of Calais. Eustace de St. Pierre = Cory, his 3d app.: 1st Carpenter Suett: Julia = Miss De Camp.

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5. Never acted, A Word for Nature. This C. is printed in Cumberland's posthumous works, as the Passive Husband-but without the names of the performers-the cast was probably-Leonard (son to Lady Truckle by a former husband) = Bannister Jun. Sir Toby Truckle Suett: Starling R. Palmer Runick (tutor to Leonard) = Dowton : Lord Glenandry J. Aikin: Clifton (his nephew) = Barrymore Patrick Malooney = Hollingsworth: Lady Truckle Miss Pope: Matilda (daughter to Sir Toby by a former wife) = Miss Biggs: Mrs. Lofty Mrs. Walcot: acted 5 times - - Lady Truckle rules her husband with a rod of iron-she had extorted from him a contract by which Matilda was bound to marry Leonard - Matilda had consented to the contract to oblige her father-Leonard has an excellent natural disposition, but is awkward and illiterate-Lord Glenandy and Clifton arrive at Sir Toby's on a visit Lady Truckle behaves in an outrageous manner-Leonard on finding that Clifton and Matilda had fallen mutually in love,

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resigns the contract-his generosity is the greater, as he likes Matilda-a love letter from Lady Truckle to Starling falls into the hands of Lord Glenandry and she is forced to agree to a separation from Sir Toby-the dialogue is well written, and the characters are well drawn, but the play is deficient in every other respect.

14. Bold Stroke for a Wife. Obediah Prim = J. Aikin.

19. Love makes a Man.

Clodio R. Palmer, 1st time: Don Lewis - Suett, 1st time: Louisa = Mrs. Powell.

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20. Grecian Daughter. Euphrasia = Mrs. Siddons. 21. Country Girl. Moody Dowton, 1st time : Miss Peggy Miss Molini, her 4th app.

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27. Douglas. Norval C. Kemble, 1st time: Stranger J. Aikin: Glenalvon = Cory, 1st time:

Lady Randolph Mrs. Siddons.

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29. Never acted, Aurelio and Miranda. Aurelio Kemble: Christoval Bannister Jun.: Raymond (in love with Agnes) = Barrymore: Lorenzo (in love with Antonia) = C. Kemble: Pedro Wewitzer: Zingaro (a gipsy) = Archer: Miranda (disguised as Eugenio) Mrs. Siddons: Agnes (sister to Lorenzo) Mrs. Powell: Prioress Miss Tidswell: Antonia (in love with Lorenzo) = Miss Heard: Leonella (her aunt) Mrs. Sparks: Zingarella (a gipsy) = Mrs. Bland-acted 6 times-Aurelio is a Monk whose eloquence and holiness had made him the idol of all ranks of persons at Madrid-as he is sensible of no imperfections in himself, his severity to others is unbounded-Miranda had fallen in love with Aurelio --had disguised herself as a youth--and had acquired

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