The Press. — London, England, 1856-12-20 00:00:00

DECEMBER 20, 1856. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. M. JULLIEN'S ANNUAL BAL MASQUE, MONDAY NEXT, December 22, 183. M. JULIA EN hes the honour to announce that his GRAND ANNUAL BAL MASQUE will, this year, take place at HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, on MONDAY, DECENIBER 22nd. Under ordinary circumstances, M. JULLIEN would have felt that the patronage hitherto bestowed on his Annual Entertain ment, and the general satisfaction evinced on every occasion, rendered it unnecessary for him to add one word to the mere announcement of the Ball. A recent event, however, makes it imperative on him to draw the attention of his kind Patrons to the fact, that after seventeen years of constant labour and care, be has succeeded in transforming the trivial entertainment, formerly known as the " Masquerade," into the magnificent FETE of the BAL MASQUE ; and in placing it on a level with those given in the largest establishments of Europe—at the Academie Imperiale of Paris, the Imperial Theatres of St. Petersburg and Vienna, mid the Theatre Royal of Berlin— Fetes which the Sovereigns of those capitals do not disdain to honour with their presence. Having thus raised the character of these entertainments, M. JULLIEN is satisfied that the Publio will not hold him responsible fur the ill-directed efforts of plagiarists and imitators. M. JCLIJEN'S Bal Masque will be given this year with the same splendour as before, and will take place at Her Majesty's Theatre—an establishment already famous for the magnificent Balls which have, under the most distinguished patronage, been given within its walls. M. JULLIEN feels confident that this, his Seventeenth Bal Masque in England, will, for brilliancy and splendour, have never been excelled. The Orchestra will comprise One Hundred and Ten Musicians. Principal cornets-a-pistons, Herr licenig and M. Duhem. Con " dnotor, M. Jullien. The newest and most fashionable Music will be played, in cluding several new Polkas, Waltzes, and Quadrilles, composed expressly by M. iullien for his Concerts and for this occasion. The Dances will be regulated by Fourteen Meares des Cere monies, whose arrangements will be strictly carried out. 1...;‘, one will be admitted except in Evening Dress or Fancy Costume. _ i ii.l woole Theatre will be ornamented by a new and superb decoration. _ _ Harlequins, Clowns, and Pantaloons, not admitted. .Ir. NATHAN, of Castle Street, Leicester Square, has been ap pointed Costumier to the Bal. Tickets for the Tiall, los. ed. _ . . . . The Prices of Admission for Spectat'ors (for whom the audience poruon of the Theatre will be set apart) will be— Dress Circle Gallery Stalls Gallery Private Boxes. from 0 3s. and upwards. Persons taking Private Boxes will have the privilege of pass ing to and from the Bail Room without extra charge. Tickets for the Ball, Places, and Private Boxes may be secured at the Box Office of Her Majesty's Theatre; of the principal librarians and Music Sellers; and at Messrs. Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent Street. the Doors will be opened at Half-past Nine, and the Dancing commence at Half•past Ten. Refreshments will be supplied duting the Evening, and at One o'Clock the Supper will be served. ROYAL OLYMPIC T HEATRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On MONDAY and TUESDAY NEXT, the Comedy of WIVES AS THEY WERE AND MAIDS AS THEY ARE. Characters by Messrs. Addison, F. Vining, G. Vining, G. Murray, G. Cooke, White, and H. Cooper; Miss Swaaborough, Mrs. Melfort, and Mrs. Stirling. After which the new Farce called CRINOLINE. To conclude with JONES THE AVENGER. Characters by Messrs. F. Robson, J. Rogers, Danvers, G. Cooke, and Miss Maakell. On Friday, December 26, a new Fairy Extravaganza by J. R. planclie, Esq., entitled YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Commence at II alf-past Seven. 11 R ;4 IV n . S. W co OOD l a N'S ious OLlO ei o t. f .ODDailTdlEhSa mes racteristic, will be given hi the Polygraphic Hall, King William street, Charing-cross, during the Christmas Holidays —Opening night, Friday. Dec. 26. First Morning Performance on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Three. Private boxes and stalls may be secured without extra charge at the box-office. The Polygraphic Hall is being entirely redecorated. DK. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square. Open (for gentlemen only) fiom Teu till Ten, containing upwards of one thousand models and preparations, illustrating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, Ste. Lectures are delivered et Twelve, Two, Four, and Half-past Seven, by Dr. G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S ; and a New and Iligb.y Interesting Series of Lectures is now in course of delivery by Dr. KAHN, at a quarter-past Eight.—Admission, One shilling. Catalogues, containing Lectures as delivered by Dr. Kahn, gratis. EDS W MATTRESSES, and BEDSTEADS. lI:LTAM S. BURTON'S NEW LIST of BEDS, BED• ING, and BEDSTEADS is NOW READY, and can be had gratis. The quality of beds, mattresses, dm., of every description he is able to guarantee; they are made on the premises, in the presence of cubtomers; their prices nre in harmony with those which have tended to make his house ironmongery establish ment the most extensive in the kingdom. Feather beds German spring mattresses .... 2 8 0 .. 7 0 0 Horse hair mattresses .. 016 0 .. 5 0 0 Wool mattresses .. 0 7 6 .. 4 9 0 Flock mattresses 0 6 6 .. 018 0 Best Alva and cotton mattresses .. 0 6 6 .. 0 19 0 Sheets per pair .. 0 7 6 .. 2 6 0 Blankets each .. 0 3 0 .. 1 A 0 Toilet quilts Counterpanes _ ... _ . . Portable folding bedsteads .. 0 12 0 .. 415 0 Patent iron bedsteads, with dovetail joints Ornamental brass ditto .. 2 10 0 .. 20 0 0 Children's Cots . .. 0 15 6 .. 5 0 0 lied•hangings, in every variety per set 0 14 0 10 0 0 39, Oxford -street; I, lA, 2, and t't Newman•street; and 4,5, and 6, Perry's•place, Oxford•street, i,ondon. CELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied,' being the beet in the world ; sold from Se. tad. : sent free for 34 84,170 P 8 .—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and hands, Sa. Cd. per bottle ; sent for stamps, free by post, eight extra.—Also. ALEX. ROSS'S FACE I'OWDER. or Pernodore, from Is. the packet ; free, fourteen stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 1, Little Queen•street, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, BABGLAY, Partingdon-street. THE PRESS. EXHIBITION of ART TREASURES of the UNITED KINGDOM. 1857. ISSUE of SEASON TICKETS. The Executive Committee will be prepared to ISSUE SEASON TICKETS for the forthcoming Exhibition, on and after the Ist of January, 1557. The Committee are induced to make this early appeal for the support of the public in order that they may be enabled more economically to meet the heavy pecuniary demands which the magnitude of the undertaking involves. The season tickets (not transferable) will be of two classes:— Ist. A Ticket—price 21. 2s—entitling the proprietor to ad mission on all occasions when the Exhibition is open to the publio. . . . . _ 2nd. A Ticket—price 11. Is.—entitling the proprietor to ad mission on all occasions when open to the public excepting only on a limited number of days (not exceeding eight), reserved for state ceremonials or special attractions. Such reserved days will be duly advertised, and will include the days of opening and closing the Exhibition. To prevent disappointment the Committee have to announce that, as upon the reserved days, a limited number of visitors only can be conveniently and satisfactorily accommodated, they have determined that the registered owners of such limited number of the 21.25. tickets, as may be first issued, shall be entitled to admission to the reserved parts of the building. When the limit of such issue shall be attained the fact will be announc.d by public advertisement. The Exhibition will be opened early in May, 1857. Tickets will to on sale at the Offices of the Exhibition, 100, Mosley-street, on and after the lst of January, 1857. Application for tickets, by letter, must be addressed to the Secretary, and post-office orders or remittances made payable to Charles Henry Minchin, Manchester By order of theExecutiveCommittee, THOMAS HAMILTON, Secretary. 15th December, 1856. Offices of the Exhibition, 100, Mosley-street, Manchester. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, Aud pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Bold by all Chandlers. Grocers, ttc. &c. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS.—DR. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France, and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice is now made known as a public duty through the medium of the press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex, of any age, however bad or long standing, it Is equally appli cable, effecting a cure in a few days, without inconvenience, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trusses. Sent nost free to any part of the world, with instruc tions for use, on receipt of 10s. 6 I. by post-office order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Broak-street, Holborn, London.--Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High Chancellor. TW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and t• CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY. 93 and 34, LUD GATE HILL, Loudon. Established 1749. J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dis play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer, Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical Movements, jewelled, Ac., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. The designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and call only be obtained at this Mann factory. If the important requisites, super iority of finish, corn bitted with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchaser should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free on application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc tions as to what Watch to buy, where to buy it, and how to use it. Several hundred letters have been received from persons who have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to the correct performances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morning Post, Oct. SO, 1856.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure." From the Morning Chronicle, Oct. SCL—" Excellence of design and perfection in workmanship." From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute which Mr. Benson has obtained fur the qualities of his manu facture stands second to none." --- - From the Morning Herald, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of Mr. Benson as a London manufacturer must secure for him a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe. Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design." - - - - - - GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, Re. accurate time-keepers, 31 15s, 41 15s, 51155, to 151 Ibs each. Gold Lever Watches. jewelled and highly-finished movements, el Cs, 81 Bs, 101 10s, 121 I2s, 141 14s, 161 18s, to 40 guineas. - - - • SILVF.R WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &a., exact time-keepers, 21 2s. 21 15s, 11 15s, to 51 58 etch. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 4110 s, 51 10s, 71 10s, 81 10s, 101 108, to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty given with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post•oftice or Bankars' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, .33 and 34, Ludgate-hill, London. Merckants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. G IFTS of FRIENDSHIP and AFFECTION. —The almost insuperable difficulty so frequently experi enced in the selection of an appropriate article for presentation which will fully convey in an acceptable, attractive, and useful form the kindly intention of the giver, and at the same time merit the appreciation and regard of the recipient, is now en tirely removed by an inspection of the varied attractive MANU FACTURES displayed in the magnificent show rooms of Mr. MECHFS establishments, 112, Regent-street, 4, Leadenhall street, London, and at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, consist ing of the newest and choicest patterns in ladies' and gentle men's dressiug•ciises, workboxes, writing•desks, dressing and carriage bogs, inkstands, bagatelle tables, caskets, tazzas, French bronzes, and bijoux of the newest and most novel de scription. The papier mache department presents a large variety of the most beautiful designs in work tables, chess tables, desks, blotting cases, inkstands, tea trays, pole screens, teapoys, envelope cases, multiformias, cabinets, tea chests and caddies, jewel boxes, ttc., table and small cutlery of every description. sr' Same prices charged at all the establishments. 1221 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE.- Amount Insured /65,89 1,836. SPECIAL NOTICE.—That a bonus has been declared upon all Premiutne paid between the 25th of December, 1850, and the 24th of December, 1655, which may be receive:l on application at the Society's Office, at the respective quarters at which the Policies are renewable. The Bonus will be equal to a reduction of thirty.fivo per cent. on the current Premium to persona in. cured during the whole of the above period. 6, Crescent, New Bridge.street, Blackfriars, London. Established 1838. 'VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. No. 18, King William-street, Mansion-house, City. Life Assurances of every description effected. Half the Annual Premium maybe paid duringthe first five years One-third may remain on credit during the whole of life, Endowment Assurances, payable at 50, 55, 0, .tc. Loans to Assurers on pereonal or other security. SO per cent. of profits go to Assurers on the bonus scale. The last bonus averaged 53 per cent. on the Premiums paid. WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary. DIRECTORS. Benjamin Hawes, Esq., ormonTllowie — , Old Kent-road, Chairman T. Nesbitt, Esq. (A. and T. Nesbitt), Philpot-lane, Dep.-Chairman Charles Baldwin, Esq., Sussex•gardens, Hyde-park George Denny, Esq., Great St. Helen's J. C. Dimadale, Esq. (Dimsdale, Drewett, dt Co., bnkrs.), Cornhill J. P. Gassiot, Esq., I.R.S. (Martinez, Gassiot, and Co.), Mark lane and Clapham Aaron Goldsmid, Esq., 3, Warnford-court, Throgmorton-street Sidney Gurney, Esq., Paper-buildings, Temple, and Brighton W. K. Jameson, Esq.. Fen•court, Fenchurch-st., and Camberwell, John Nolloth, Esq., Union-terrace, Peckham Nieaburn Staniland, Esq., Boston, Lincolnshire Daniel Sutton, Esq., Earl's-terrace, Kensington O'B. Bellingham Woolsey, Esq., 49, Weetbourne-trrce.,Hyde-prk. THE LONDONand WESTMINSTER BANK issues CIRCULAR NOTES of 101. each, payable at every important place in Europe. These Notes are issued without charge, and they are cashed abroad free of commission, The Bank also issues, free of charge, LETTERS of CREDIT OD all the principal Cities and Towns in Europe. City Office Lothbury Westminister Branch 1, St. James's-square Bloomsbury „ —214, High Holborn Southwark „ 3, Wellington-street, Borough Eastern _B7, High-street, Whitechepel Marylebone „ Stratford-place, Oxford-street Temple-bar „ —217, Strand The rate of Interest allowed on Deposits of 5001 and upwarda at the Bank, or any of its branches, is now 5 per Cent. J. W. GI LBART, General Manager. EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY. Seven Pounds of Excellent CONGOU or SOUCHONG may be had for ONE GUINEA. Coffees from Is. per lb. Offices, 9, Great St. Helen's-churchyard, Bishopegate. CHRISTMAS IS COMlNG.—Remember that a Present of one of LETTS'S DIARIES, POCKET BOOKS, or HOUSEKEEPERS, in their many forms and varieties, in plain and elegant bindings, from Sixpence to Four teen Shillings (or even from Three to Four Guineas) each, may be had of any Bookseller in the Kingdom (Catalogues gratis) , and will confer on the Recipient nit merely a pleasure, hut a BENEFIT; a LASTING SERVICE as well as a passing kind ness. LETTS, SON, and Co., 8, Royal Excbange, Ordnance Map Agents, (be. WHITMORE AND_CRADDOCKI4 UNIVERSITY CANDLES, Manufactured for them by PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE COMPANY. Limited. These candles are unrivalled for Steadi ness and Brilliancy of light, at one third the price of the finest Wax or Sperm. They are free from all unpleasant smell, hard to the touch, and contain no deleterious ingredient. Sold, re tail only, in Ornamental Boxes, at Is., 45., and es. each. BELMONT GLYCERINE SOAP, in Boxes 6d., Is., and Is. 6d. each. Terms. Cash. The City Retail Depot for Price's Patent Candles, Night- Lights, &c., WHITMORE & CRADDOCK, 16, BIS HO PSGAT E STREET WITHIN, London. (Old Servants of Prioe*s Candle Company.) OYSTERS BARRELLED.—The Burnham River NATIVE OYSTERS are the best In the World. Sir years old, four hours from the beds, to be had only at J. SWEETING'S Fish and Oyster Establishment, 159, CHEAP SIDE.—J. S. always has the largest supply of the best FISH in season at the lowest market price. In ordering fish it will be desirable to state for how many persons it is required, and whether for visitors or domestic use. A post office order or reference will have prompt attention. SUPERIOR OYSTER ROOM. T ADIES VISITING LONDON will find at SOWERBY, TATTON, and CO'S.. Regent•eircus, Oxford street, EVERY NOVELTY of the SEASON :—French Silks in checked and bared Glues, wide width, at ns. ed. the dress. Ft ench Brocaded Silks, yard wide, at 485. 6d. the robe. Rich French 3-flounced Silk Robes, at 525. 6d. Ditto, with Velvet, 98s. 6d. Rich flounced French Merino Dresses, trimmed velvet and plush, at 335. 6,1. Flounced and double skirt Tweed Dresses, trimmed velvet and plush, at 18s. ed. Irish Poplin Dresses, in all the clans, at Us. 6d. Opera Cloaks and Ber nouse Mantles, in every shade of colour, at 189. 9d. Rich Beaver Cloths and Mantles, at equally moderate prices. Paisley long wove Shawls, at 21s. French Cachmere ditto, at 31s. 6d„ Furs of every description. Ball and Evening Dresses, com mencing at 9s. 61—SOWERBY, TATTON, and CO. OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA, acknowledged for the last thirty years to be the most effec tual remedy produced for restoring the hair and promoting the growth of whiPl - e-s and moustaches, is continually receiving the most distinguished testimonials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. In bottles, es. 6d., 6e., and I ls. Sold wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington street North Strand. iT OLLOWAY'S PlLLS.—Unprecedented [1 Cure of INDIGF,STION.—J. B. M.. 8. St. Edward-street, Belfast, to Professor Holloway. "Sir,—Gratitude impels me to address you, and thus make known to the world the healing qualities of your wonderful medicine. I was afflicted for twelve years with indigestion and constipation ; the prescriptions of my several medical attendants proved in vain, when, almost driv&n to despair, I obtained your medicine, wonderfully and quickly restoring me to health, all the buoyancy and elasticity of youth returning. Sold by all medicine•vendors throughout the world ; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and 80, Jlaiden•lane,NewYork; by A. Stamps, Constantinople; • Guidiay : Smyrna ; and E. Muir, Malta. zaQabax•AM , glt