What has possessed managers with such a universal passion for
the Black Domino, we cannot divine : the public by no means :hare in their rage. The St. James's, as well as the Adelphi version of it, is without the music: and this too at an operatic theatre, conductal by the first of English singers ! The drama itself is meagre and flat with. out the songs and choruses : not all the buffoonery of the Adelphi company could render it amusing—the St. James's haat lamentable affair,. The terms of the licence require the introduction of some music at the St. James's ; so a vocal piece or two were given, and a sweet voice behind the scenes sang a solemn strain in a pure and finished style, le proxy for Mrs. STIRLING, who played the Black Domino. We expect better things from Covent Garden ; but people will be sick of fit name before they can hear the opera.
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