26th August 1837

Theatre Royal

The theatre has this week been rather better attended than in the earlier part of the season. On reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that the benefits will commence next week, that of Mr.Moulton being fixed for Tuesday, and that of Miss Mayoss for Wednesday, for which evenings very admirable entertainment's have been selected, and we hope the talents of both will secure them bumpers.

Cricket

In the return match, played yesterday at Islington, between the Windsor and Eton Junior and Canonbury Clubs, the latter, in their first innings, scored 136; second, 84; and the Windsor and Eton, first innings 95. This closed the days play, and this match, like the first, remains undecided. In the first innings of the Canonbury, 64 runs were scored before the two first men were parted, one of whom, Mr.G.Whiting, was missed before he had got a single run, and afterwards scored 39; of the others Gardner got 13, Trimnell 19, and Lewis 10; and in the second innings, Lewis scored 37. On the part of Windsor, the most runs were got by Carpenter, whose score was 27. From the rough state of the ground there was a great number of byes, amounting, in the total, to 62. Byles bowled eight wickets, and caught one; Kelner bowled four wickets and caught one; and Coomber bowled three wickets; the other three wickets being got as follows - one caught by C.Byles, one caught by Knight; and one stumped by Carpenter.

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he should certainly claim the privilege of saying what he intended, which would be nothing but what he considered he might fairly say.

The Chairman rose, and was understood to endeavour to obtain for Mr.Cookesley a hearing.

Mr.Cookesley again resumed, saying as he had the full permission and authority of the Chairman, as he had the full approval of his own conscience for proceeding in the strain in which he was about to do. But as there might be two persons, or even one, who would refuse to listen to him, he would rather resume his seat. He then sat down, amidst cheers from some, and cries of "go on," and the marks of disapprobation from others. A person, who has now the designation of "number three," was observed to be very conspicuous in cheering Mr.Cookesley, and to him especially was the indignation of the principal part of the company directed, and many were the epithets directed towards him. This man was especially obnoxious upon this, as he is upon most occasions, when he obtrudes himself upon the public notice.

The uproar continued, and Mr.Bedborough endeavoured to get silence, but he could not be heard. Mr.W.Jennings attempted to get Mr.Bedborough a hearing, but was equally ineffectual. The Chairman's voice was also drowned in the general confusion.

Mr.Bedborough at length was heard. He asked if it was the pleasure of the company to hear their Chairman, or did they wish to continue in disorder - [cries of "chair."] He begged them to recollect that they had met to celebrate the arrival of their youthful Queen, and he hoped therefore, they would attend to Mr.Legh, who represented the Mayor - [cheers].

After a partial silence was obtained, the Chairman said he little expected to be placed in the chair upon such an occasion, but he must remind them that as Chairman he had a certain duty to perform, and that there was a certain degree of respect due to the office he filled. We regret from the low tone in which he spoke we could only hear a sentence or two. He impressed upon the company the propriety of hearing Mr.Cookesley - [hear, hear].

Mr.Cookesley again rose amidst cheers and cries of "sit down," and a great noise. We understand him to say that he would but detain them a minute, and then would trespass no more on their time - [great uproar].

Mr.Bedborough rose and said, that so far as he had been able to hear what fell from the Chairman, the understanding was, that Mr.Cookesley should be heard. He (Mr.B) for one, thought that Mr.Cookesley ought to be heard - [hear, hear]. He had a right, as an Englishman, to speak his opinion, and those persons must be very tender skinned indeed, if they could not bear with everything Mr.Cookesley had said - [cheers].

Mr.Cookesley again rose, but was only partially heard. He said he understood Mr.Bedborough to intimate that they must be very sensitive people indeed if they felt any particular annoyance at anything he (Mr.C.) said. He now declared on his honour as a gentleman and a clergyman, that if he had said anything offensive to any British subject, or to the Queen, it was quite unintentional -[cheers]. As to the charge that he was making a political speech, he defied any one to prove it. He assured them he was not to be put down by clamour and by noise. Now, having sat down patiently for the last half hour, he would not detain them many minutes, but he must say, that if he were capable of uttering an improper expression, he should think himself unworthy of coming into that Hall. The was a Reporter present, and he would appeal to him if he could show that he had said anything having a political tendency. He would now take his leave. He had shown that he would not be put down by clamour. He had waited to see if any one could show whether he was in the right or in the wrong - that was, whether his political enemies could do so, for the man who had not political enemies, and dared not express his political sentiments, he despised. Mr.C then resumed his seat amidst much noise and confusion, and cries for a song.

Mr.Cookesley again rose, and asked to be allowed to call for a song, which he hoped would be agreeable to all present - [loud noise and confusion].

Mr.Ramsbottom said, it would be of no use to have a song, while Mr.Cookesley was prevented from addressing the company. He was confident, from what that gentleman had just said to him, that if they would only hear him out he would not touch upon politics - [cheers].

Mr.Cookesley expressed his obligation to Mr.Ramsbottom, and said that he regretted that anything which fell from him should have caused any division among the company. He denied that he had introduced politics, and said he would now retire - he hoped with mutual good wishes and good feelings - [cheers].

Master Ford again favoured the company with a song.

Mr.Ramsbottom and several other gentlemen then left the Hall, but many remained till a late hour.

The Public Ball

Took place on Thursday evening, and was attended by one hundred and eighty of the gentry of the town and neighbourhood, and the families of the leading tradesmen. The Hall was very tastefully decorated with flags, flowers, and laurel, and the floor covered with ticken canvas. Dancing commenced at ten o'clock, with a country dance, Captain Bulkeley, the master of the ceremonies for the evening, leading off with the Mayor's daughter, Miss Bovingdon. The order was two quadrilles and a waltz. The arrangements for the supper were excellent; the Market-place being inclosed and fitted up in the most handsome manner as a saloon, and was large enough to accommodate at least 250 visitors. Mr.Layton provided the supper, and the whole of the arrangements were admirably conducted. Weippert's band was in attendance, and it was half past five before the delighted party broke up. In conclusion, we may add that not one of the rejoicings in honour of this auspicious event passed off with greater eclat than this did - the concluding one. Among the numerous party were our two members Messrs.Ramsbottom and Gordon, the Mayor, and...

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