The Press. — London, England, 1856-02-16 00:00:00

FEBRUARY 16 1856. ►iIIiEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN. ENGLISH OPERA. FIRST APPEAR tli. - jE at this Theatre of LUCY ESCOTT and Mr. HENRY qAI . Gf! : -:-__RE i APPEARANCE of Mr. 1.E13H MURRAY. PROFESSOR ANDERSON has much pleasure in being able to announce that he has succeeded in obtaining the services of the whole of the available English Operatic Talent for this Theatre. On Monday next, Fab. lath, and on Wednesday, Feb. 20th, will be performed the BOHEMIAN GIRL. Arline, the celebrated American Prima Dot na, Lucy Escott (her first appearance at this Theatre—Thaddeus, the new tenor, Mr. Henry Haigh (his list appearance in Londonl—Devtlshoof, Mr. Farquharson— the Count Arnheim, Mr. Dt.rand. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Bellies Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. Amino. Lucy Escott—Elvino, Mr. Henry Haigh Count Rodolpho, Mr. Durand. Each of these Operas will be produced on the grandest scale—the whole of the unlimited resources of this, the first theatre in the metropolis, will be called into requi sition for the occasion. The 'Mae-en-scene will be characteristic _ _ Weil 'hat has been produced on the boards of Covent (leaden. Conductor, Mr. Loden Full Band and Chorus. The Opera to be followed, each evening, with the new Farce (condensed) of WHAT DO YOU WANT ? (in consequence of numerous inqui ries). The Wizard, by Professor Anderson—the other Wizard by Mr. Leigh Murray. who will have the honour of introducing his celebrated Jac-similes of Mr. Charles Mathews and filr. Charles Kean. the performance to conclude, each evening, with the Ballet of L'ECOSSAIs FRETI LLANT, support( d by Mr. Flexmore, Mr. W. Barnes, Mr. Charles Brown. Mies Emma Borne. Mademoiselle Auriol will make her first appearance these eight years at this Theatre. in the role of Josepidne.. Private Boxes, 31. 35., 21. 25.. 11. Is., and 12s. Grand Balcony, 4s. Upper Boxes, 2s. 64. Pit, and Amphitheatre Stalls, 2s. Gallery, Is. Private Boxes and Seats in the Balcony, Stalls, and Upper Boxes may be secured on application at the Box•o@ke of - the 'Theatre, which is open, under the direction of Mr. O'Reilly, daily from Ten to Five. Doors °pea every evening at Half-past Six. Commence at Seven. Second price at Nine o'clock. "ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. IL Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. on Monday and during the Week will be presented the New Comedieua, entitled STAY AT HOME. Characters by Messrs. Emery, G. Vining, F. Vining, Leslie, G. Murray. White; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Tetuan, and Miss Browley. To conclude with the New and Doubly-Moral, thougn Excessively old, Melodramatic Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE DISCREET PRINCESS; or the Three Glass Distaffs; in which Mews. Emery. F. Robson. H. Cooper, Miss Marston, and Miss Maskell will appear. On Monday, Feb. 25th, STILL WATERS RUN DEEP, is which Mr. and Mrs. A. Wigan will reappear. %[ADAME JENNY GOLDSCHMIDT-LIND. lii MORNING CONCERT, HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS, MONDAY next. February 18. Mr. and Malame GOLDSCHMIDrS FIRST MORNING MIiCELLANEOUS CONCERT will take place on MONDAY next, February 18, commencing at two o'clock. PROGRAMME. Part I.—Overture, " Jessonda," Sophr—Air, " Ave Maria," Mr Swift (Clarionet Obligato. Mr. Lazarus). Cherubina — Scena, " crud , l," and Aria. "Non mi chi.," Madame Jenny Guldschmidt (Dan Giovanni), Memo-I.—Concerto (D minor), Pianoforte, Mr. 0114 Goldschinidt, Mendelssohn—Air, "Oh del mio dolce ardore," Miss th.lby, Stradella—Duo, " Per placer alla Signora," Madame Jenny Goldsctunidt and Signor F. Lablache (II Turco in Italia), Rossini. Part 11. Overture, " Euryanthe." C. M. T. Weber—Air. "Quando lesciai la Normandie," Madame Jenny Goldschmidt (Roberto), Meyerbeer—Romanza, " Deserto sulla terra," Mr. Swift (II Trovatore), Verdi—Duo, "La Mere Grand," Madame Jenny Goldachmidt and Miss Dolby, Meyerbeer—Tarentelle. Pieno•Orte Solo. Mr. Otto Goldschmidt, Thalberg—Songa, " My heart the Lilian harp resembles," Benedict; 'lnvitation to dance" (Dslecarlian Melody), Madame Jerny Gohlachmidt— Wedding March (Midsummer Night's Dream), Mendelssohn. Conductor, M. Benedict. Reserved and Numbered Seats, One Guinea each; Unreserved Seats, lOs. 6d. The tickets will be appropriated according to priority of appli cation; and no more tickets will be issued than the room can conrenlently accommodate. Do,ms open at one: to commence at two o'clock precisely. Application for tickets to be made at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, b 3, Old Bood•street lENTON'S CRIMEAN PHOTOGRAPHS NOW OPEN, at the Gallery of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours. SI PALL MALT., next the British Institu tion, the EXHIBITION or the :150 PHOTOGRAPHS taken in the CRIMEA, under the patronage of the Queen by ROGER FENTON, Esq. Admission, Is From Ten to Six daily. PRINCE OF WALES' BAZAAR. 207 and 209, REGENT-STREET. —A great variety of Persian Novelties just imported—and Depot of the Perfumery de la Societe Hvgienique de Paris. Also a Gallery of Fine Painuots„and the Cosmorama, Dioramic and Panoramic eth • Series of Splendid Views. THE PRESS. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE. Gerrhuteri, 9 Grafton street, Feb. 13, 1856. HAVING now taken my seat in the House of Commons, allow me to thank you most sincerely for the high honour you have conferred upon me by returning me to Parliament as one of your representatives. In accepting the trust which his been thus confided to me, I cannot but feel a deep—l bad plmost said an overwhelming— sense of the arduous duties and grave responsibilities which such a distinction must necessarily impose on me. Nor is that feeling in any way diminished by bearing in mind the distin guished merits ut my late lamented friend, ➢lr. Goulburn, whom now by your kindness lam called upon to succeed. It will be my aim and object to emulate hint in the constant attention which he unitortnly raid to the strairs of the Uni versity; and, though I am unable to bring to your aid that large experience, tried ahility, and practical usefulness which he emplot ed in your service during twenty years, I will strive, at any rate, to make up for this deficiency by devoting myself to the promotion of your idterests, which, in my opinion. are closely identified with the b•st interests of the coun•.ry To those meml•ers of the Senate who have honoured me with their support on this occasion I beg to repeat my most heartfelt gratitude. fo those who have opposed we I can truly say that their courtesy and kindness even in the midst of a contested elec ion will not casily be forgotten. To one and all 1 way, therefore, add. that it will be to me the greatest pleasure, as It unquestionably is my bounden duty, to do my best to sustain the welfare of our common University, to assist in its improve• went, to maintain its efficiency, and to promote as far as lies in my power its permanent prosperity. I have the honour tube, Gentlemen, With sincere respect, Tour faithful and obedient servant, S. H. WALPOLE. ART UNION of LONDON. (By Royal Charter.) Prizeholders select for themselves from the Public Exhibitions. Every subscriber of one guinea will have, besides the chance of a prize, an impression of a Plate of HARVEST IN THE HIGHLANDS, engraved by J. T. Will. more, A.R.A., from the important and wellknown Picture by Sir E. Landseer, R.A., and Si , Augustus Callcott, R.A. The Prints are now ready for delivery. GEORGE GOODWIN, ). Honorary 441, West Strand. LEWIM POCOCK, I Secretaries.' ACLERGYMAN, who has been in the habit of having the SONS of NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN under his care, is about to leave England for the Continent, and would be happy to take charge of one or two youths, and to assist, with the help of efficient masters. in the finishing of their education. References to the parents of former pupils. Address Clericus, Mr. Goddard's, bookseller, Great Portland-ttreet, Cavendisipsgitare. 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 whiskers and moustaches, has received recently most distinguished patronage from the Ladies for the feature it pos sesses in not soiling the most delicate head tress or bonnet. For children it is invaluable, forming the basis of a beautiful bead a. heir. in bottles. Is. ra, Gs., and Ile. Wholesale and retail, 15, Wellington-street North, /Wand. RES PIRA TOR S.-F. C. REIN'S It CORK RESPIRATORS for the MILLION.—They are not affected by the atmosphere nor the acids of the stomach, will remain perfectly dry while worn, and allow free respiration. By its use it is impossible to breathe any other than warm and per. fectly pure air. It will be found highly beneficial on leaving heated rooms, crowded assemblies, etc., for the Prevention 01 roughs, Colds, Consumption. and all Affections of the Throat and Lungs. Price 3s. 6.1., sent free to any part of the kingdom Address F C. Rein, at his Paradise for the Deaf, 108, Strand London. —The 'Pule supplied. Also, Rein's Double-Action Fountain, Railway Convenience, Elastic Stockings, Trusses, and all other mechanical assistance f,r infirmities. N.B.—Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies. DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4 Coventry-street. Leicester-square. Open (for gentlemen only) from Ten till lan, containing upwards of I.oon models and Preparations, illustraiing every part of the Human Frame in Health and in Disease; the Races of Men, etc. etc. Lectures delivered at Twelve, Two, and Four, Morning, and at Half-past Seven. Evening, by Dr. Sexton, F.R.G.S., and at Half-past Eight, by Dr. Kahn.—Admisv'on, One Shilling. CLOSE OF THE WINTER SEASON. Ladies are invited to select. from SEWELL and CO'S inn nitlcent STOCK, the whole of which has been reduced to prepare for their spring and summer novelties. . Silk Blesses, from I to S guineas. Reiman! Flounced lii.rege Robes, from 12s. to 21s. Upwards of 4W) mantles. in velvet, silk, cloth, and waterproof materiels, from ICs. to 4 guineas. %Long-wool shawls, three for one guinea. Several hundre.l boxes of rich French Ribbons, Bid.. Bid., and 100. per yard. Foreign and British laces, Hosiery, and Gloves. Frith-street and Old Compton-street, Soho. Price Is. lid. and 2s 9d. per box. liLATIVS (TOUT and RHEUNIATIC PILLS. —This 7Teparation is one of the benefits which the science or modern chemistry 11114 conferred upon mankind for during the first twenty years of the present century to speak of a cure for the Gout wet oonsidered a romance; but now the efficacy and ta.fety of this tnedlchte is 1110 fully demonstrated, by UllllO. licited testimo tale from persons in every rank of lite, that p tb lic °pit ion proclaims thus as one of the most important Ws coveries of the present age. These Pills require neither atten tion nor contnement, and are Certain to prevent the disease attacking any vital part Sold by Prout and Barsant, 22U, 6 trend, London ; and all Medicine Vendors. _ DISH COVERS and HOT-WATERDISHES , in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and Nnost recherché patterns. Tin dish covers, C. 3 6d the set of siz ; block tin, 12s 3d to 2i•s 9d the set of six; elegant modern rat terns, 31s to :xis 64 the set; Britannia metal, N•ith or without silver plated handles, 76s 6d to 110 s Gd the set; Sheffield plated, 101 to 161 lOs the set; block-tin hot water dishes, with wells for gravy. 12s to 30s; Britannia metal, 22s to 77s ; electro-plated on nickel. full size. 111 lls. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR L SILVER—The Real NICKEL SILVER. introduced twent3 years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the patent process of Messrs. Elkiogton and Co., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such, either usefully or ornamentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguished from real silver. Thread or Fiddle Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Tea Spoons, per dozen lBs. .. 265. .. 325. Dessert Forks „ Dessert Spoons „ Table Forks * I Table Spoons „ fea and coffee sets, waiters, candlesticks, tie.. at proportionate prices. All kinds of replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoons and Forks,full size, per dozen Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto HOT AIR, GAS,VESTA, JOYCE'S STOVES Stoves for the economical and safe beating of halls, shops, warehouses. passages, basements. and the like, being at this season demanded, WILLIAM S. BURTON invites attention to his unrivalled assortment, adapted (one or the other) to every conceivable requirement. at prices from 10s. each to 30 guineas. His variety of Register and other Stoves is the largest in existence. The alterations and additions to these extensive premises (al ready by far the largest in Europe). s hich occupied the whole of lAtit 'ear. Are of such a character that the entire of EIGHT HOUSES is devoted to the display of this most magnificent stock isENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY (inclu ling Cutlery. Nickel Silver. Plated Goods, Baths. Brushes and Turnery, Lamps and Gaseliers, bon and Brass Be. steada. and Bedding). so arranged in Sixteen Large Showrooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the ?election of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. $9. OXFORD-STREET ; 1. la. 2. and 3, NEWMAN ST REEF ; and 4,5, and 8, PERRY'S-PLACE. Established 183) q.,U., 165 RETRIEVERS and NIGHT DOGS To be SOLD, in consequence of the Owner discontinuing preserving:— Pilot, Black Retriever Price 10 Guineas. Diver, Brown ditto Rose, Brown Irish ditto " 5 do. Ben, Brindied Night Dog... Lion, Red do. For further particulars apply to Mr Henry Mansell, Game keeper, Foremark Ball, Burton-on-Trent. THE PEN SUPERSEDED:—The most easy, 1 permanent, and best method of marking Linen, Silk, Cotten, Cuarse Towels, Rooks, or anything else, so as to prevent the ink spreading, or the possibility of its washing out, is with the PATENT ELECTRO SILVER PLATES. Any person can r.e them with ease. Initial Plate, Is.; Name Plate, 21. ; Set of Numbers, 2s. ; Crest, be. Sent post free on the receipt of stamps (with printed uirection•), by the Inventor and sole Patentee, T. CUJ.LETON, 2, LONG ACRE, one door from St. klartin's-lane. LIOI.:D'S UItEKA L;H lit'lS.--The Eureka I is the most unique ane the only perfect fittiug shirt made.. übserver.—lle.t quality, Cu tor sUs.; second quality, six for lile. Lt washed ready fur use, 2s. extra. CAUTION :—Ford's Eureka blurts are stumped, " Poultry, London "without which none are geuuiue. Liiuslogues, with partictilars,postfree.—ttlCkthD FOtill, 36, PO , Louduu. THE LEADING and POPULAR ARTICLES I. of DRESS manufactured by B. BENJAHIN, Merchant 74, REGENT-STREET :—The PELISsIER OVER COAT, price dos., invented and adapted fir the beasel; the Reversible Waistcoats, pnce 145., butwuiug tour different aides; We 475. Suits, made to order trout Scotch, heather, and Cheviot Tweeds, all wool, and thoroughly shrunk; the Two Guinea Dress or Frock Coats, the Guinea Dress Trousers, and the Half- Guinea Waistcoats. \.B.—A perfect tit guaranteed. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition o lON (for Acoustic Instrumente) was to F. C. REIN, fur his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS for the DEAF. They are made of different power. to suit es treute and every degree of Dearness. To bo procured only of the dole inventor sod maker, F. C. Rem,loe, sUand, Dearly opposite Exeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous estimonials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir Join, Pattesou. one of tier Majesty's Privy Councillors The BEST and CHEAPEST TEAS in EDIGLAND are to be obuuned of PHILLIPS and COMPANY, Tea Merchants, 8, KING WI -STREET , CITY, LONDON. This s a good time to buy TEA; wheu Parliament meets, It is almost certain we shall have an increase of duty to meet the expenses of the war. STRONG CONGOII TEAS-2s Bd, 2s 10d, 3s, 3s 2d. A general Price-Current is published every month, containing all the advantages of the London Markets, and is sent free by post on application Sugars are supplied at market prices. E Y HA I R.—A Book bent gratis UT respecting ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DTE, winch is tree from anything injurious, is easily applied, pro ducing the lightest brown possible to the jettest black. It has been iu use many years, and is much approved of.—Sold from 3s. 6d.; forwarded tree for fifty-four stamps. Private rooms for dyeing the hair, and specimens to be seen at Alex. Roes's. Wigmaker, 1, LITTLE QUEEN-STREET. High Holborn. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS shoul I be taken for the CURE of DROPSY.—Females at a certain period of life, become liable to this complaint, which first makes its appearance by the swelling of the feet, legs, and minds, and thus making strong inroads on the constitution Numbers of thopsical patients, even when their eases were pro nounced hopeless, have been cured by taking Holloway's Pills, and this medicine having stood the test of years as a certain emedy for this malady, no one so afflicted should avoid giving it a trial. hold by all medicine vendors throughout the world at Professor Hdlloway's Establishments. 244, Strand. London, era alaiden•lane, New York; oy A. Stamps., Constantinople; A tiutdicy, bmyrn►; and E. Muir, Malta. MEW LABEL—In consequence of the great variety of Counterfeit Labels of A. flowirsn ♦ND Sons' Ms.:ass...a Ott now in circulatiuu, and which so nearly resemble the original as frequently to deceive the unwary, they have em ployea those eminent artists Messrs. Perkins, Bacon, and Co., who, at great cost, and by a pem liar procees of their own, have succeeded iu pioducing Prow steel a new label, which cannot be forged. It is composed of a section of an engine-turned circle, repeated one hundred and thirty times, and forms an original lacework ground, upon which is engraved in white letters, ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, for the Growth, Restoration, and for Beautirynig the Human Hair," under which is the Signature of the Proprietors in Bed Ink, "A- Rowland aud bons." The Macassar Oil is sold at 20, HATTON GARDEN, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. A LLSOPP'S PALE ALE.—REDUC'IIUN in a PRICE in Cask and Bottle.—Supplied by HARRINOTON PARKER and CO., Wine and Beer Uri - chants, bi, LLSOPP'S PALE ALE.—As recommended LI by Baron LIebig.—HARRINOTON PARKER and CO., Pall-mall ALLSOPS PALE ALE.—As recommend( d IE by the Lancet Commiaaioner.—HAßkilNGTON PARIELR and CU., t, 1 LLSOPP'S PALE ALE.—As recommended 11 by Sir Charles Clark, M.D.—LIALRINGTON PARKER and CO., GI, Pall-mall. t LLSOPPS PALE ALE.—As recommended by Dr. Rowe.—DARRINGTON PARKER and CO., 51, Pall-mall. LLSOPP'S PALE ALE.—As recommended a by Dr. Richard Formby.—HARKINGTON PARKER and S., AA LLSOPP'S PALE ALE.—REDUCTION is PRlCE.—lmpenal quarts, 9e.; Imperial pints, bs.; imps half pin's. for luncheon, 35.; and iu ieputed measure at pro portionate prices; also in IF-gallon casks, at Ms. each.— Address HARRINGTON PARKER and CO., Wins and Beer Merchants, bt, Ad