The Sun. — London, England, 1858-04-06 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTY ON 18'S THEATRE. SEAS SB . The approach of another Season lays upon the Direction of Her )Majesty's Theatre the welcome duty of acknowledging the continued kindness and confidence by which its friends have never failed to supply a sure guarantee of success, and a constant stimulus to new exertions. The past year was distinguished by events which call for especial recognition. The gracious selection of Her Majesty's Theatre as the scene of the Royal Festivities, on the auspicious occasion of the nuptials of her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, has added new lustre to the historical distinction wh ich the Opera House has so long enjoyed as the favourite resort of the Court and Aristocracy of Britain. The Director has again to record his grateful appreciation of the noble and munificent encouragement which, after achieving the re-establishment of the Theatre, has continued, with discriminating taste, to guide and sustain the efforts made in each successive year to maintain for the Opera of London its fitting place among the Musical Institutions of Europe. That position is now amply recognised in every Continental capital, and the approving verdict of the audi ence of Her Majesty's Theatre is universally accepted as the highest testimonial which an artist can produce. The last year has contributed to extend, as well as to elevate the influences of the establishment, a nd to exhibit it in the largest sense as a National Institution. The Subscribers, by whose effective encouragement during the Season the experi ment of a supplementary series of popular performances was alone rendered possible, will have the gratification of know ing that they have not only secured and improved for them selves their accustomed recreation, brit have been the means of conferring upon a wider circle the refined enjoyments of the highest musical art. The Operatic features of the last season must still be fresh in the memory of all. Besides other additions to the talent secured in former years, the resources of the Theatre were enriched by t h e acquisition of a tenor whose artistic genius and unsurpassed sweetness of voice were instantaneously re eOgnised by the judgment of musical connoissieurs, and by the instinctive appreciation of every lover of melody. The Direction have been fortunate enough to retain the invaluable aid of Mdlle. Piccolomini, Signor Giuglini, and all the vocalists who contributed to past successes ; and is able to announce, in the approaching debut of Madlle. Titiens, as event which it is believed will distinguish the season of 1858 as the first appearance of Signor Giuglini marked that of 1857. It is seldom that nature lavishes on one person all the varied gifts which are needed to form a great soprano. A voice whose register entitles it to cliim this rank is of the rarest order. The melodious quality and power, which are not less essential than an extended register, are scarcely more common. Musical knowledge, executive finish, and perfect intonation are indispensable ; and to these the prima donna should add dramatic force and adaptability, and a large measure of per sonal grace. Even these rare endowments will not suffice unless they are illumined by the fire of genius. How nearly the high ideal is approached by Madlle. Titiens, and how much more nearly it may hereafter be reached under the same genial encouragement which has developed the powers of so many aspirants, the friends of the opera will have an early opportemity ofjudging. The Director has again the satisfaction of expressing his sincere gratitude to all his artistic friends within the theatre, for the unfailing zeal and devotion which have enabled him to record the completion of auother season without a single deviation from the performances announced. The performances will commence immediately after Easter with the debut of Madlle. Titiens, and Signor Giuglini's first appearance here in Meyerbeer's grand opera of " Gli Ugo notti," on the preparation of which the utmost efforts have been bestowed to make it in every way worthy of the occasion. At an early period Verdi's Opera of " Luisa Miller" will be given for the first time in this country, when Madlle. Piccolomini will sustain the part of the heroine. The English School of Composition will be represented by "La Zingara "of Balfe. The repertoire will be selected from the works of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, Bellini, in which Madlles. Piccolomoni, Spezia, Ortolani, and Signori Giuglini, Belart, Belletti, Vialetti, and others have won the appreciation of the subscribers. The Ballet will be supported by Madlle. Pocchini (for whom a New Ballet has been expressly composed, to be produced early in the season), by Madlle. Marie Taglioni, Madlle. Bos chetti, Madame Rosati, and other favourites, and by Madlle. Orsini, who will make her first appearance early in the Sea son. Each performance will be made as effective as possible, and the Director hopes, by unceasing exertions, to meet the con tinued confidence of the subscribers and the public. OPERA. Madlle. THERESA TITIENS (Principal soprano of the Im- Signor GIUGLINI, perial Opera, Vienna), Signor BE LART, Madlle. SREZI A, Si g nor MATTIOLI Madlle. 01110 LANI, (Of La Scala, Milan ; Teatro Madlle. LUCIONI Regio, Turin ; and Royal (Of the Scala, Milan, and prin- Theatre, Madrid, his first cipal Theatres of Italy, her appearance), first appearance), Signor BENEVENTANO, Madame GHIONI Signor ROSSI, (Of the principal Theatres of Signor ALDIGHIERI, Italy, her first appearance), Signor MERCURIALI, Madlle. SON OI NA, Signor CASTEL LI, Madlle. GRAMAGLIA, Signor VIALETTI, Madame ALEONI, and and Madlle. PICCOLOMINL Signor BELLETTI. DIRECTORS OF THE MUSIC AND CONDUCTORS. —The ability shown by Signor ARDITI, engaged during the past successful Winter Performances, has induced the Direction to retain his valu able services ; and Signor BONETTI, whose talented exer tions have given general satisfaction, has been re-engaged, and will arrive immediate!y after the termination of the Italian Opera Season at Paris, BAL . .LET. Madlle, POCCHIN I, Madlle. ANETTA ORSINI (of La Fenice, Venice, her first appearance in England), Madlle. ROLLA, Madlle. ERNESTINA BIO• LETTI Madlle. MORLACCIII, Racine, BOSCHETTI, Madlle. MARIE TAGLIONI, and Mme. ROSATI. M. DURAND, M. ALFRED CAROM (of the Academie I operiale, Paris, his first appearance). (her first appearance), Madlle. PASQUALE. The Corps de Ballet will be composed of Pupils of the School of Instruction and others selected with care. Director of the School of Instruction and Maitre de Ballet Regisseur de la Danse Leader of the Ballet M. NADAUD. An engagement has also been effected with tho eminent Maitre de Ballet, Signor ROTA. Tee Repertoire sill consist of a selection from the Works Of Meyerbeor, Bellini, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, and Mozart. The first work t 3 be produced will be (first time at this theatre) Meyerbeer's Grand Opera of LES HUGUENOTS, which has been for a long time in active preparation, and will be produced on a scale and with an effect worthy of this great work. The minor, as well as the principal parts, will be effectively filled. The Scenery has been prepared with great care, The First Act will comprise a scene, drawn from nature, op the picturesque banks of the Loire, the locality of the action. The other scenes will present features of great interest. The Dresses will bo historically correct. Shortly afterwards will be produced (first time at this theatre) Verdi's Opera of LUISA MILLER, the Libretto founded on the celebrated Drama of Schiller, " Kabale tad Liebe." Other Novelties aro in contemplation, and the engagement of Madlle. Titiens will enable the direction to resume several works that have not been given for years. To afford the subscribers the opportunity of hearing the work of the popular Engli h composer, Balfe's Opera of LA ZING ~R A will be presented some time during the season. Signor Giuglini will resume the part of Thaddeus, already , sustained by him with such decided success. lie will also re appear in all the principal par's in which he has been so favourably received by the subscribers and the public. T Cons has arrived, and will make her first ap pearance in this country at the opening of the Theatre, as Valentine, in Meyerbeer's Opera of THE HUGUENOTS. Sigr. Giuglini will also, for the first time at this Theatre, ap pear in the character of Raoul de Nangis ; Madlle. Ortolani will appear in the part of t"e Queen of Navarre ; Madlle. Lucioni as the Page ; Sigr. Vialetti as Marcel; Sigr. Aldighieri as Nevers ; and Sigr. Belletti as St. Bris. Madlle. Piccolomiui will make her appearance in April in one of her favourite parts, and afterwards in a part in which she had the greatest success in Italy, LUISA MILLER. Later in the season Madlle, Spezia will appear iu one of her favourite dramatic parts. Madame Alboni will arrive early in May. Sigr. Belart will arrive on the 10th April, at the close of his successful engagement at the Italian Opera, Paris. A new Ballet, by M. Massot, is in active preparation, in which Madlle. Pocchini, who has arrived in London, will ap pear, entitled FLEUR DES CHAMP. The general favourite, Madlle. Mario Taglioni, will arrive early iu May, and will appear in a new Ballet Divertissement composed expressly for her. Mad le. Orsini will make her debut immediately on the opening of the Theatre, in a new Divertissemen% A new Ballet Divertissement will also be produced for the first appearance of Madlle. Boschetti. The Subscription will consist of Thirty Nights, and the terms will be as follows : Pit Boxes Grand Tier One Pair ~.. 150 Guineas. 200 „ 150 „ Two Pair Pit Stalls 100 „ 25 91 The THEATRE will OPEN immediately AFTER EASTER, when will be produced, first time at this Theatre, Meyer beer's Opera of LES HUGUENOTS (Gli Ugonotti). Valentine The Queen of Navarre The Page ................ . Raoul de Nangis Marcel Count of Nevers ...... . Count of St. Bris Conductor, Signor ADRM. With seenevy, entirely new and original, by Mr. Marsh a ll ; dresses, entirely new and taken from the best authorities, by Madame Copan, and executed by M. Laureys and Mrs. lfasterman ; principal machinist, Mr. Sloman ; bead of the property department, Mr. Bradwell ; the mise-en-sceno and incidental ballet, by M. Marmot. DESCRIPTION OF TUE SCENERY.—Act I. Scene Ist. This Saloon in the Castle of the Count de Nevers. This Scene has been composed in the Renaissance style, age of Francis I. Scene 2d.—Park and Castle of Chenouceau, cL posed from Sketches made in the vicinity of Auboise. Act 11. Paris—The Pre-aux•Clercs and View of Paris in 1572, from the Etchings of S. Silvestre. Act 111. Paris—The Castle of de Nevers—lnterior. Old French Gothic style, with Rena;s• Baines enrichments. Act IV. Paris —Chapel of the Hague nots—A Quartier of Paris, from the Etchings of S. Silvestre. T HEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee--Mr. J. B. BuCkstOne. THIS EVENING, April 6, will be performed AN UNEQLTAL MATCH. Characters by Messrs. Buckstone, Chipendale, Compton, W. Farren, Rogers, Clark, and Miss A. Sedgwick, Mrs. B. White, Rise Lavine, and Mrs. J. Fitz- After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO AND PROSERPINE. Concluding with MY HUSBAND'S GHOST. Orchestra SUN (which may be retained the whole of the evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking,) First Prie,e. 8. Second prico. s. - —__ Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes - 3 Upper 80xe5...... Pit........... , ........... .... 2 0 Pit 1 0 Gallery ..................... 1 0 Gallery .... 0 6 Commence at Seven. THE SUN, LONDON banquet passed off well, and proved that the citi zens of London are disposed to show fairer play to the Government than would be accorded if same journalists had their way. The subscriptions to the HATELOCK Memorial Fund are beginning to flow in rapidly and hand somely. This is as it should be. Few men ever deserved more from a grateful country. It was his indomitable energy and devoted courage that avenged, if it could not preserve the victims at Cawnpore, and saved the garrison at the Residency of Lucknow, and the helpless and innocent fugi tives under their protection from a fate too awful to contemplate. It was the cheering notes of the pibroch of the gallant 78th, with whom his name will ever be associated, that communicated the glad tidings of approaching deliverance to the despairing sufferers. Never within an equal space of time had so small a body achieved such pre-eminent deeds of daring valour and invincible prowess. He has passed from amongst up, and his name will ever remain indelibly inscribed on one of the brightest pages of British history, He may be said to have saved India, for had there been any failure, any hesitation on his part, had he sot shown himself insen sible of fatigue, the iron commander of iron soldiers, whoi having full confidence in their leader, would follow him anywhere, and deemed no odds too great while under his control and guidance. He has passed from amongst us, and is already reaping the reward of a pure and virtuous life. He can now benefit nothing by the honours be stowed on his memory. A monument, more durable than brass or marble, remains in the his tory of his brilliant achievements ; and his name will remain enshrined in the hearts of his mourn ing countrymen. It is not for his sake, but for the sake of the land for which he fought and con quered ; for which, exhausted with incessant labour, and worn out by fatigue, he surrendered his life, that we desire a handsome tribute, one of which Great Britain may well be proud, and which might stimulate others to an equally faith ful discharge of their duties to their GOD and to their country. Who could flinch when he saw that HAVELOCK had won a place side by side with NELSON and NAP= 7 Who could say, "I, too, by similar qualities, may obtain an equally im perishable reputation—may have my name asso ciated with those of heroes, who can never die, so long as England is a nation?" For such reasons we desire that the fund should be worthy of the sub ject, that every true-hearted Briton should contri bute secundum status et facultates, according to his position and means. Nor should the memorial consist merely of a monument. The mighty dead bequeathed several legacies to his country. His mourning widow has already had her claims recognised. His eldest child, the worthy son of a sire, who nobly earned the Victoria medal before the gates of Lucknow, has also received a title and a pension, although we could have wished that a peerage had been conferred in place of a baronetcy, with at least double the amount of pension. But HAVELOCK had other children, both sons and daughters, and, during his busy career, 23 years whereof were passed as a subaltern, could not accumulate even an independence, to say nothing, of a fortune to those so near and dear to his heart. The country should repair an omis sion for which he was not responsible, should handsomely provide for his daughters. Lord DERBY could not do an act more graceful, or more in accordance with the universal feeling of ' the community, than recommending a liberal pen sion to each of HAVELOCK'S daughters. The surplus of the subscriptions—and that there will be a sur plus, and a handsome one, we are certain—might be applied in a similar manner ; so that there could be no danger of any of those in whose veins the blood of HAVELOCK circulated enduring poverty or distress. These are matters worthy of atten tion, and the people of Great Britain have never been wanting in liberality on a great occasion— we do not say " such" an occasion, for many such have not occurred in the national history. LATEST NEWS. FRANCE. PARIS, MONDAY, The Emperor, accompanied by the Empress, inaugurated the Boulevard Sebastopol to-day. The Emperor was on horseback and rode in front of his escort. The Empress was in an oven carriage. Their Majesties were loudly cheered. Every thing went off in perfect tranquillity. The crowd was very great. The Period to which the session of the Legislative Body, it is thought, will be extended, is April 28. It is said that a senatus-consultmu will probably be promulgated before long, declaring that as the ex perience of seven years has demonstrated that a session of three mouths is not sufficient to enable the Legislature to dispose of all the business pre sented to it, the duration for the future shall be four months. "An invitation," says a Paris letter in the Journal du Havre, " has been sent by the Queen of England to Count de Persigny, to spend two days with her Majesty at Windsor, before his de pixture from England. This significant honour conferred on the representative of Napoleon 111., at the moment when he is about to quit his post, is ju,tly considered as the most striking testimony that the sovereign of Great Britain can give of the complete re-establishment of a good understanding between her government and that of France." By a telegraphic despatch we learn that the count pro ceeded to Windsor yesterday morning, and will not return to London until to-morrow (Wednesday). BOURSE, April 5. The following were the closing quotations : 4. per Cents 93 Do. end month — 3 per Cent. ..... Do. end month 69 60 Bank Sh9.re3 3150 Credit Mobilier Do. Account 757 50 RAIL' Orleans Northern . ... -...._ New Ditto 7BO Lyon and Mediteran. 8174 New Ditto 7BO . Geneva Credit Foncier Belgian 41 Piedmontese (5) Roman B9 Austrian Spanish Threes Home Debt Int.lligence from Genoa of the 21 gives the re sult of the trial which took place at Lucca of the Leg horn insurgents. Eight of the prisoners are con demned to death, and eleven to various terms of imprisonment. Five of the latter are Sardinian subjects. The first detachment of the Austrian corps of observation which lately sailed from Trieste for Cattaro will proceed to the eastern froniier of Al. bania, near the block-house of Sappagaf on the Autivari road. Field-marshal Mamula will pro ceed direct to aittaro. He has given orders to the commanding officers of the troops to confine themselves to keeping a strict watch on the Austrian territory. • The Indipendente of Turin publishes an article in which it insists on t►he necessity of Sardinia adopting such measures as are necessary to maintain friendly relations with the French government, and in the course of its remarks it says :—" We strongly oppose the opinion entertained by some persons that a liberal government cannit be allied with a government based on different institutions, and who, by insults to that government, place in danger the close friendship which prevails between the two countries. We are convinced th a the French alliance is of great importance, not only to Piedmont, but to the common country, Italy ; and that the isolation to which we should be condemned without that alliance would be fatal. We express this opinion with the greatest confidence." ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean. THIS EVENING will be presented the new farce entitled THE STOCK EXCHANGE ; or, The Green Business. After which, will be revived FAUST AND MARGUE RITE. Me t .hislo, biles, Mr. C. Kean. To conclude with (for thesecond time) a new farce, entitled SAMUEL IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster. THIS EVENING will be presented the drama of THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr. B. Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform. After which, a new operatic spectacle, THE CALIPH OF BAGDAD. The characters by Mr. Rolfe, Paul Bedford, J. Bland, and Misses Roden, Keeley, and Arden. TRAND THEATRE.—Lessee and Directress, Miss S wanborough. —This Evening will be produced the new comedy, by Stirling Coyne, Esq., called NOTHING VENTURE, NOTHING WIN. After which, a new burlesque, FRA DIAVOLO. And a Farce. Supported by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Ray, Belfort, Kinloch, Seymour, C. Young ; Mesdames M. Oliver, Tertian, Leigh Murray, Selby, Victor, Portman, and Swan , b orough. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster -road.— OPEN EVERY EVENING. --The follow ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of Selections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES, GLEES, D UETS, &c., viz. : —Miss Russell, Mrs. Badzey, Miss Brunell, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, and Miss Montague; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw, S. Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr. Badzey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Bernard ; Messrs. T. Maclagan, W. T. Critchfield, John G. Forde, and E. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master Williams; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven olok precisely. Suppers, &a., u ntil twelve o'clock. Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening. Mr. WOODHOUSE (by permission of Charles Kean, Esq•) will have the honour of introducing, every evening, his highly successful Performance on the new REGULATION DRUM. THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, APRIL 6. THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE. 58—highest since noon yesterday. 42—lowest this morning and daring the night, 44—this day at noon. BAROMETER, down to 29.77, now up to 29.88. WIND, East South-Easterly ; fresh, with dull cold rainy weather, HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Isis DAY—Morn., 24 min. aft. 6—Even., 48 min. aft 6 TO-MORROW—Morn., 17 min. aft. 7—Even., 54 min. aft. 7 , .... riV• r f)• • • ,§4ll. LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1858. During the intervals of Parliamentary warfare, when the Imperial Palace no longer echoes the voices of party leaders, great and g3neral interest is felt in the social or other meetings, at which the views of distinguished men are elicited. Hints are sometimes thrown out sufficient to excite ape• culation ; and omens are as carefully scrutinised, and auguries deduced, by politicians of every shade and variety of political opinion, as by the soothsayers of the olden time. It is not, how ever, from the entrails of dying victims, the flight of birds, or the pouring forth of votive goblets, that the signs are collected, the auspices formed. Joints, the best that can be obtained, are cooked in a manner worthy of the illustrious SOYER. The wings of rare birds are certainly in use, bu not in flying away, either to the right or left The precious conteut3 of the goblets are not, spilled on the thirsty earth. The libations are devoted to better purposes, and cheer and sustain the hearts of the joyous guests—the precepts of the teetotallers to the contrary notwithstanding. The Lord Mayor's Easter banquet to the lead ing members of Her MAJESTY'S Government, may be regarded as one of the most important of these demonstrations. The advisers of the Crown are brought face to face with influential citizens of the British metropolis, the great majority of whom are members of the first Corporation in the world The Chief Magistrate, second only to Royalty for the time being, displays a right regal hospitality. He presides over a meeting attended by many of the magistrates of the land, has his health gener ally proposed by a Prince of the Blood, and finds the Commander-in-Chief and the First Lord of the Admiralty responding on behalf of the united services, while the head of the Cabinet, the head of the Law, and the leaders of both Houses of Parliament are ready to acknowledge the courtesy of the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of London I The successor of WHITTINOTON, and innumerable worthies, all of whom had given evi dences of successful industry, or they would not have been elevated to so enviable a position The feast last night was no exception to the general rule. The Duke of CAMBRIDGE very clearly and eloquently returned thanks for the army, and gave some sound advice which elicited rapturous cheering. He showed that we should not lose sight of the great lesson and warning we have received, or imagine that a great Power can ever exist without being liable, even in the midst of seeming security, to serious dangers, to meet which, the army and navy must ever be kept in a state of the highest efficiency. For this, extra vagance is not necessary nor even advantageous, at the same time it would be but a short-sighted policy that would grudge any judicious outlay that could enhance that efficiency on which the welfare and even the security of the nation may so greatly depend. The Earl of DERBY, while abstaining from dis cussing vexed political questions, very happily alluded to the duties of every Ministry, which must in ninety-nine parts out of a hundred be the same, whatever party holds the reins of power. He also lightly touched on the India Bill, and pointed out the difficulties connected therewith. The Government courted discussion, they courted sug gestions, they courted the co-operation and advice of Parliament. They only deprecated that a question, involving such mighty interests, and of such overwhelming importance, should be con sidered, not in a spirit of political controversy, but of fair and dispassionate argument. It would indeed reflect deep discredit on our representa tive institutions, of which Englishmen are so justly proud, if such a subject could be made the battle ground of contending parties. The LORD MAYOR, in proposing " The House of Commons," coupling with it the health of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made a satisfactory announcement, of which the Right Honourable Gentleman was not slow to avail himself. His Lordship, after hinting at " the little bill " be queathed by Sir G. C. LEWIS, spoke in a manner befitting the representative of " Citizens of credit and renown," who were always willing to answer cheerfully all just demands on their purses. And the Financial Minister recognised the disin terested declaration, made on behalf of the City, w d i e th ae f i r e e n s c h Y co in ura tli ge e to come forward w w h a ie r h d to p Treasury, i supplye for the discharge of his ard uous dut y. The re nsinspired him the sponsibility does not, however, rest on the present Ministers, but on their predecessors. We explained lat the commencement cf last session that there must inevitably be a deficit, and as that deficit was occasioned by the plans of Sir G. C. LEWIS, neither his colleagues nor their followers should complain of the Ministers for devising new means of meeting the demands on the national purse — means which must' be distasteful to many ; for we have never yet heard of a popular tax. The 'AY S. midi Western 615 Strasburg Grand Central Sardinian , Austrian TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 6, 1858 EASTER AMUSEMENTS. t her artistic accomplishments as apparent to the general i public as they were to the initiated in such maven t. --eto---- Miss Rodea has a remarkably good "shake ;" she sings PRINCESS'S. i florid passages clearly and evenly , produces her voice The performances commenced last night with a properly, phrases well, and sings in tune in every regis new farce, called " The Stock Exfhanee ; or, the tar. As an actress Ails is a 'levee, and has of ou? se Grt en Business," by Mr. Cearlee Dae , :e, and much n o s o ,suegEhs to 'tarn ; but btOli the fair debuttit acconifilts'ned ra ne n c to ° f 4 g e to n u s i h n o e w h t i h s t a r t i o s e e h i e written with all that neatness of dialogue and v a en c oonn.id h e is b tr le l a g naoU t knowledge of stage requirem e nts for which this P gentleman is renowned. The incidents a re not e e s talent. (From the Morning Advertiser.) particularly new, but they were very mirt h- p rovok- The greatest anxiety was displayed by the nume rous ing ; and if the laughter which ha d rolled inces- a nd f as hionable audience by which the theatre was santly through two...thirds of the piece rather flagged I to ascertain how far the vocal powers of Miss towards the end, a very s li ght cur tailment will thronged,Roden would be equal to the musical attributes of the bring the little piece to a sparkling termination, and part which she had to sustain ; and it is only a mere remove the anti-climax which appeared to us to act of ju,tice to her to say, that they quite surpassed exist. The plot is laid in London, at the present the most sanguine expectations of her friends. Although day. Mr. Theophilus Grasshopper (Mr. Walter . she appeared for the first time on any stage last evening, Lacy), a young stockbroker, with a very charming her very first song, " The Bulbul's lament to the Rose," wife, who believes him to be a pattern husband, has was a triumph of chaste, elegant, and finished voealisa become smitten with a Mrs. Early Free (Miss Mur- i tion, which brought down the rapturous applause of the ray), a widow, as he imagines) wh orahe had met in the audience. She was equally successful in her recitative street, followed, accosted, and finally asked to din- and air, " Ah, c ba a lly in peace ; oh, what h rapture," which tier. His absence from h ome d uri n g the p ursuit he she erourgehndout rendered h displayed tglheyq;ua a dlitie indeed,s of a most r exquisitely slnging explains to his wife by saying that he is engaged in a attuned so prano voice, not certainly of an ex• remely great speculation, which occu p ies all his time and powerful range, but one which possessed great flexibili ty thoughts, and which is known on 'Chang e as "the and sweetness, the whole being set off by undoubted Green Business." The widow—who is in reality no artistic excellence. A shower of bouquets greeted Miss widow, being married again to a Mr. Thomas Roden at the close of the piece, when she was recalled Gresham (Mr. Meadows), another stockbroker—de- to receive the compliment which she so well deserved. termines to teach her admirer a lesson, so invites (From the Morning Herald ) him to dinner, and to meet him asks her old school- In this opera a young lady, quite new to the stage fellow Mrs. Grasshooper (Miss Heath), being en- Miss Roden, made her debut, and, we are bound to add, tirely ignorant that Grassaopper, whom she has with success completely merited. never seen, is her impudent persecutor. Then be gins the imbroglio. Detected in a few shortcom ings, such as smoking and betting, Grasihopper fathers all his faults on old Gresham, who is intro duced to Mrs. Grasshopper as the veritable Green, the Great head of the Green Business, and who is regarded as a perfect monster of iniquity by the con fiding wife. Her suspicions are first aroused by the defence which Mrs. Gresham—supposed to be Mrs. Early Free—makes of her husband Mr. Gresham, supposed to be Mr. Green • and they are confirmed by the dark hin t s dropped by a fourth stockbroker, a Mr. Derby Oaks (Mr. D. Fisher), of loose morals and sporting tastes, who himself nourishes ulterior designs on Mrs. Grasshopper. Placed at last in a ridiculous position and a serious dilemma by his knowledge of Oaks's intentions, and his inability to take proper notice of them for fear of the disclosures that might ensue, Grasshopper sees his folly, repents, and all ends happily. This little piece, which was so admirably acted by all concerned that it would be invidious to select one character for particular approbation, was fol lowed by the revival of the magical drama of "Faust and Marguerite," in which Mr. Charles Kean appeared as Mephistopheles, and delighted the audience by his admirable make op (looking the very embodiment of Retsch's outlines), his quaint sardonic brusquerie, and his picturesque plies. The final scene, too, the apotheosis of Marguerite, created the usual enthusiasm. The en tertainments concluded with a farce, en titled " Samuel in Search of Himself," which pro bably is founded on " L'Flomme qui se cherche," produced at the Vaudeville in 1848, but which, in its English dress is full of the broadest situations, is excellently acted by Messrs. Harley, Fisher, and Saker, and was received with the greatest applause and laughter throughout. STRAND. This theatre re-opened its doors last night with an entirely new management and company, Miss Swan borough having become the lessee and manageress, a circumstance which must be pleasing to playgoers, as it assures to them another theatre where taste and talent will provide agreeable fare for them. Everything betokens that the most will be made of the theatre, both before and behind the curtain. The opening piece was a neat little comedy by Mr. Stir ling Coyne, founded on a French anecdote, and entitled " Nothing Venture, Nothing Win," Tue imbroglio on which it rests ie a variation of the never-ending Claude Melnotte deception. Two young offices take on them selves to deceive a handsome and rich young countess, by one of them assuming the name of the Duke de Ven dome, whose glory has enchanted her. Seeking her treacherous lover in the camp, she falls in with the real Duke, and the oung captain is condemned to death for his temerity and desertion of duty, but the lady saves him, and betrays that she even loves, by marrying him. The piece is cleverly constructed, and took firm ho d of the audience, especially in the second act, although it laboured under the extraordinary disadvantage of Mr. Swanborough having to read the principal part at an hour's notice, owing to Mr. Leigh Murray's disability to appear. Miss M. Oliver played the part of the Countess very charmingly, and Mr. Be;fort gave full effect to his *port but characteristic pact of the Duke ; whilst Mr. Rae threw as much comedy as was possible into the part of an old mercenary servant. The Rene, even under its extraordinary disadvantages, was perfectly success ful, and was much applauded, and the author being vehe mently called for, appeared and made his acknowle, g ments to the audience. A burlesque followed, founded on Fra Diavolo, by Mr. Byrne-, which was successful, and it contains some pretty scenery, dresses, and dances. The old favourite farce of the " Lottery Ticket" closed the performance, though we must not forget to record that Miss Swan borough recited a smart address, written by Mr. Albert South ; and also that " God save the Queen" was sus g by the whole company. There seems every prospect of success attending this spirited attempt to restore this heatre to a high position amongst its compeers and neighbours, and every one interested in theatrical affairs must wish the honourable endeavour may prove success- HAYMARKET. We always anticipate a delightful evening's entertain went when we visit this theatre, and last evening our anticipations were realised to the full. Everything that could delight the understanding and please the eye was combined in the bill of fare placed before his Easter audiences by Mr. Bucketone. The performances com menced with Mr. Tom Taylor's highly successful comedy, " An Unequal Match," followed by an entirely new and original mythological extravaganza, from the pen of Frank Talfourd, Esq., entitled "Pluto and Proserpine.'' The tale is the simplest outline of the old legend of the abduction of the daughter o f Ceres from the midst of her flowers by the Monarch of Tartarus. Pluto, a soli tary and battonless bachelor, stung by the rejection of his addresses by all the goddesses, ascends to earth in a costume of hat, coat, and peg-top trousers such as have been immortalised by Leech, but which are here made to eclipse their earthly prototypes by their diabolic hues of black, gold, and flame colour ; and they lose none of their e ffect by the manner in which they are worn by Mr. Compton, the impersonator of the ruler of Hades. Proserpine, a pupil in a semi nary of young goddesses and demi-goddesses, kept by Minerva, is ogled out of the ranks of her playmates by the Mephistophelean glances of the enamoured Pluto, and conveyed away in the usual stage mode. The grief and rage of Ceres at the loss cf her daughter causes her to curse and wither the fertile plains of Sicily, until the election of Proserpine to remain with her husband, when she finds he is ready to give her up to her sorrowing parent, produces a philosophical resignation on the part of Ceres, who revokes her curse, and re-awakens nature to fertility and gladness. Slight as this medium is, it affords opportunity for some exquisite scenery, of which " The Plains of Enna" and the "Cornfields of Sicily" are particularly worthy of notice. The closing tableau representing " the awakening to fertility and gladness," was a masterpiece of sonic beauty, and called forth the most enthusiastic applause. Mrs. Buckingham White was a magnificent Cares ; Miss Lonise Leclercq, as Pro serpine, looked very bewitching ; Mr. Compton was the Pluto, and the character admirably fitted him. The piece was eminently successful, and will run through the rummer. ADELPHI. "The Poor Strollers" (in which Mr. Webster and Madame Celeste made their rentr6e, and were welcomed with the usual cordiality), was followed by the Easter novelty—" A grand oriental ,pectacular operatic drama" in two act 4, called "The Caliph of Bazthid," and stated to be founded on 13oieldieu's opera of that name. It is, in truth, just Boieldieu's opera, enlarged in dimensions by the introduction of a good deal of Adelphi humour, and with some porion. of B)ieldieu's music cut out to make room for several modern interpolations which, having an incongruous effect, might well have been spared. The piece, however, was admirably got up, went off with the greatest spirit, was most heartily ap plauded, and will prove a highly acceptable addition to the Adelphi repertory. Consiiering that the Adelphi does not profess to be a musical theatre, the excellence of the performance was surprising. The principal parts were not only well acted ' but well sung. The cnarac.:er of the heroine, Zutulba, was sustained by Miss Roden, a young lady who made her first appearance (we understand) with a success which may well be called triumphant. Miss Roden is tall and has a fine figure, with features not regularly handsome, but sweet ar d intelligent ; and there is a corresponding sweetness in the t ones of her voice both in speaking and singing. She is evidently quite without experience on the stage, and her movements consequently were timid and constrained, but without awkwardness. Indeed, her whole demeanour had a natural and ladylike grace which was very interesting. Notwithstanding the con straint with which she trod the stage, she spoke with spirit and elegance, and when she came to sing she showed that, so far from being a novice, she is an accom plished artist, whose talents have received the highest cultivation. Her voice is a perfect soprano, ❑ot of great strength or volume, but exquisitely soft, of extraordinary compass, and as perfectly in tune as any voice we have ever heard. She sings with unimpeachable purity of style, possesses finished execution, and her shake, especially, is of singular clearness and brilliancy. To these gifts she adds the highest gift of all, expression: feeling herself, she makes others feel. In short, it is long since we have witnessed a mote interesting debuf than that of Miss Roden. Another debut; nt was Mr. Rolfe, a tenor, who had the part of the Caliph, and acted andi sang in a manner which gained the favour of the audience. Miss Mary Kelley played the part of a soubrette, with her usual arch vivacity, and sang some pretty music quite charm ingly. Mr. Paul Bedford, who is a sound musician and an excellent singer, as we!l as low comedian, unrivalled in his own peculiar way, filled the part of the Cadi with Adelphi fun, and, at the same time, did justice to the composer. The "spectacular" part of the entertainment was capital. There was some beaut , ful oriental scenery, and the costumes, decorations, pageants and dances were not only brilliant, but in excellent to-te. The first appearance of Miss Roden is thus favourably ❑oticed by our contemporaries : ( Prom the Times.) The 'Caliph of Bagdad," trout the quality of the music, and the admirable manner in which the chief parts were played, was eminently successful. To that result no one contributed in larger proportion than Miss Roden, a young lady who appeared last night for the firi-t time on any stage. Eler voice, though not power ful, is remarkably sweet, and she sings with much taste and feeling. She did ample jusiice to the character of Zetulba, and well merited the applai.Pe so frequentl . ) bestowed up,n her by the audience, as well as the nu merous bouquets which graced the triumph at the con clusion of the performance. (Prom, the Morning Post) "The Caliph of B tg,elad , as generally well pei brmed ; but will the dcbutqnt of the evening, Roden, if it was only because I- he was a debutant, claims a few special word 4 of t .raise and enc turagement. Mi Roden possesses a very sweet and sympathetic sopran voice, and has evidently been trained in a good scboot, although nervousness very naturally prevented her doin t , ample justice to herself on this occasion, and waking Castles of the Passions." It is an adaptation from the capital, and the picturesque country which surrouna it French, by Mr. Edward Stirling, and was, we believe, The panorama of Dalhi is not less worthy of attention, first produced at the Lyceum, with great austere, over a and the " Bernese Alps," a mastcrp:eca of panoramic doz.n years ago. The getting up of the piece was excel. 1 art, is also in course of exhibition. An hour might be 1.-nt. The Reeilery Wag gpl.ndid, and did ninch 11 , 1 limp+ 011 , rmingly 61 1 .- 1 infereqing place. ! . .les , ers. Neville and hEi+lsttlilt. Tilt, ,v. 6 g%srge )':.;; produced ou the same scale as the gland tratisfurtua ion seen, in Ur. Taylor's pantomime of last year. The piece, in fact, abounds in splendid scenes, and in the conduct of them much credit is due to Mr. Harvey, who .has charge of the properties. There is no doubt, from the rapturous manner in whicb the piece was received last night, but that it will have a long run. R. AND •Mil GER \I TAIN N' ENT. REED'S ENTER- Mr. and IVlrs. Germau tieed'e Eotertainment continue to attract large audiences nightly, at the Gallery of Illus tration, Regent-street, and the interest felt in them by the public appear, to increase with the variety and origi nality with which the versatile talents of these popular artistes con , tantly invest them. They will be found tco be well worthy of a visit. NATIONAL CONCERT AT EXE rER-HALL. A great national concert was given last night at Exeter-Hall, with the expressed object of illustratiLig the musical genius of the British nation—a wide field ic deed, notwithstanding the sneers of continental connois seurs, who are of opinion that England possesses neither music nor musicians. The projectors of the concert of last evening set about their task with an apparent deter mination to do justice to our national music, for amongst the executantQ, vocal and instrumental, were footed the names of Madame Lernmens, Mrs. Weiss, Miss Dolby, and Miss A. Goddard ; Messrs. Sims Reeves, Weiss, Montour Smith, and Thomas, aided by a chorus of 100 voices. The orchestra was also complete, under the leadership of Mr. Willy, the principal solo performers being Mr. H. Blagrove on the violin, Mr. R. S. Pratten on the flute, Mr. Case on the concertina, and the great Welsh harper, Mr. Thomas. That an en tertainment of such promise should attract a numerous and intelligent audience was but a natural consequence; and we are happy to say that the concert was listened to with an earnestness of attention which indicated a full appreciation of the merits of the works, and of the artistes engaged. After a fantasia on the harp by Mr. John Thomas the first part was brought to a close by the tine old duet and chorus of "Britons, strike home," the solos in which were given by Mr. Sims Reeves and Mr. Weiss. Part second consisted of Locke's music to "Mac • betb." The third part was principally noticeable for the beautiful manner in which Mr. Sims Reeves sung Burns' ell-known ballad, " All on a dewy morning," and also in which Miss Dolby gave the English ballad, "Those dear old times ; " and for one of those unequalled mad rigals peculiar to this country, which, written three cen turies ago, retains all the charm which attended its first production, " lhavn in a Flow'ry Vale." It is almost unnecessary to add that the " Bay of Biscay," by Sims Reeves was received, as usual, with thunders of applause. The large hall was densely crowded, an • augured well for the permanent popularity of these Concerts. THE CRYSTAL PALACE. The Crystal Palace has now become an established re sort for the holiday seekers of the metropoli•+. The wea• Cher promised to be fine, at least the violence of the wind gave fair assurance of a dry day, and thousands of pedes trians from an early hour in the morning cheerfully en countered the clouds of dust which swept over the roads leading through Dulwich, wending their way towards the great centre of attraction, while at the same time incessant streams poured into the building from along the lines of railways. By two o clock every transept, court, and gallery was thronged. ALHAMBRA, LEICESTER-SQUARE The spacious building, formerly known as the Panop Ceuta, and now called by the above more euphonious name, was opened yesterday by a troupe of Equestrians, celebrated as Howes and Cushiog's "Great United States Circus." It consists of a director (Mr. Murray), two Clowns (Joe Pentland and Jim Myers), and a goodly number of other male performers, together with several ladies. In fact, the company seems to be com plete, but lest there should be a want in this respect, it is amply made up by Bedouin Arabs, ; the stud is certainly a magnificent one. All the performances were executed in the most fearless and agile manner. Many of the more surprising feats elicited enthusiastic ap plause. In such an exhibition invention has bet a nar row range, still the new company succ , eded in this re gard. An American-bred horse, Black Eagle, a very beautiful creature, went through a variety of ruanceuvres and finished dancing gracefully to the tune of " Yan;=ee doodle." Much amusement was caused by the really clever performances of the educated comic mules, Pete and Barney, introduced by Murray and Pentland ; the achievements also of Murray and Reiland Globe is Perclie, were rewarded by loud and frequent bursts of applause. The ladies acquit.ed themselves cleverly in star and waltz quadrille, classic poses, &c. Though the performances cf the Bedouins are in some degree known to the public, the present party of these children of the Desert executed their wonderful feats with so much activity and spirit that they were applauded to the echo. The clowns deserve a word of praise, they are exceedingly clever. The immense building—finely fitted up for a circus—was crowded to the ceiling, and we doubt not that the equestrian entertainment will prove a successful ore to ail parties. VIEWS UPON THE CANTON RIVER. Mr. WO3, the eminent geographer, who has contrived so successfully to combine instruction with amusement, has just added some novelties to the already varied at tractions of the Great Globe, Leicester-square, in the shape of a series of panoramic views of the principal p ints of interest on the Canton River and in its neigh bourhood, which have been rendered memorable in the course of our recent hostilities with the Chinese. The views, 1.3 in number, are taken from sketches made on the spot, chiefly by officers of the army and navy. They are exceedingly well painted by Mr. Phillips an d his as sistants, and convey a good idea not only of the localities themselves, but of many of the peculiar habits and man ners of that singular people whose exclusiveness has hitherto successfully repelled all contact with western civilisation, and whose teeming myriads, numbering one third of the human race, are still numbered with the pagan ppulations of the world. Thedetails are explained by 4r. Livingstone and Mr. J.ines, wno contrive, in the course of an agreeable descriptive lecture, to compress, for the information especially of their juvenile vi.itors, a great variety of interesting matter calculated alike to amuse and instruct. Helioay folk cannot do better than pay a visit to the Great Globe, and judge for themselves. PO LYTECHN IC INSTITUTION. Though almost superfluous to recommend a visit to the Polytechnic, a glance at the lions of the metropolis would certainly be incomplete were we to omit making mention of its claims on public notice. At all times it effords the visitor a vast fund of intellectual enjoyment, which he may profit by at a small effort, but at the pre sent time it has done a good deal to combine amusement with instruction. We may especially mention the dis solving views have bee❑ greatly increased in number, so as to represent every kind of natural phenomenon. The rebellion in India is also effectively treated in a similar manner. Another subject of interest is the exhibition of curious live insects in the o xy-hydrogen 'microscope. Mr. Pepper's experiments in various branches 01 natural philoscphy are also well worthy of attention. COLOSSEUM. A variety of e ntertainments have been provided for visitors at this wonderful establishment, the princip,l of which is Messrs. Dauson's Panorama of Paris by Night, covering an area of 46,000 square feet. The magical seances, in which Mr. James Taylor and Mademoiselle Prudence take part, are very interesting, and there are a great variety of other E abord it) ate matters, which in the aggregate will fill up the duration of a visit most agreeably. MONT BLANC AND NAPLES. Mr. Albert Smith's popular entertainments continue to exercif , e their attractive power in full force on the sight-seers of London. His Naples, Vesuvius, and Pompeii certainly do not fall below his Mont Blanc in point of interest, and his powers of description and re sources for anecdote and illustration have apparently been much augmented by his last travels. We must remind holiday-folks, especially if they be from the country, that no survey of the metropolis can be com plete which does not include a visit to the Egyptian- OKEY'S PARIS. Among the diorainic views a the day, Okey's " Paris, the Parisian , , the Carnival, St. Cloud, and Baden," way be confidently recommended for the plea-mg and not less accurate sketch it gives us of foreign travel and life under variaus aspects abroad. It is illestrated by about SO burlesque dioramic sketches, at the Strand-room, near Exeter-ball, and will be found extremely amusing. BURFORD'S PANORAMA. The magnificent scenic paintings with w hi c h th e n ame of Burford has been so long and so honouraly asso ciated offer at this time an unusual amount of attractivs interest to holiday folks, in their rambles through the metropoli.. Two colossal works, which fully come up to the merit of " Grenada" and " the Bernese Alp,i,' now f rm part of the collection, and ought certainly 0 be seen by those who would form to themselves a vivi( .des of the great centres of our operations in Indri. One of , hese is the city of Lucknow, a'un from the Residency, and embracing all the salient features of the Oatieau CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS. These charming performers havecowe to the welcome resolution of delaying a little longer their contemplated tour in the provinces. The popularity which they have acquired in London has been so great, and signified in a manner so marked and gr.ttifying, as to leave no doubt that Ethiopian minstrelsy continues to please us. During the Easter holidays the nightly performances at the Polygraphic Hall will be interspersed with several no •elties. This afternoon (Tuesay), as yesterday, there will be an extra pe►formance. PROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIKELL. Professor Wiljalba Frikell initiated last night his second season at the St. James's Theatre, with startling tramlorinations, pre.tidigitations, and marvellous dexterity in making "our eyes the fools o' the other &-nses," in his entertainment called, " Two Hours of Illusions," MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION. This favourite holiday resort received a deserved share of patronage yesterday. The new attractions, consisting of " the Nuptial Group," her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, in her superb bridal dress of Honiton lace, fixing the attention more especially of the fair set. Some visitors who had the privilege, on the auspicious occasion, of the entree to the Chapel Royal, declaring that it was the most exact las-simile of the original costume. Her Royal husband, too, was pronounced a " speaking likeness." The other groups had also their curious admirers ; indeed, Madame Tussaud's is a thought-sug geiting, We bad almost said an historical, exhibition. CANTERBURY HALL. There was an overflowing audience last evening at this attractive place of amusement. Tile merry-makers found everything in full working order, and the entertainments passed off in the most a :mirable manner. The novelties provided by Mr. Morton were of a high order, far beyond anything ever before attempted, except at high-priced and fashionable concerts ; and it was pleasing to observe how each one appeared to thoroughly enjoy himself. In the Elall last night we should imagine there were nearly $.OOO persons prese:4 ; yet the most perfect silence and Order were preserved. The whole of the pieces contained in the programme were listened to with the utmost at. tendon. Mr. A. Brahain sang Balfe's new song, "The Heroes of the Rinks," with great effect, and with Mr. Jonghmans created quite a furore in his father's cele brated duet of " Aff's well." Besides solo work, Mr. Brabain has lent valuable aid in the operatic selections ; his rendering of the music of Manrico, in a new selection from the " Trovatore," being perfect. A. new candidate £ at the favour of the audiences of this Hall hae appeared in the person of Mr. Woodhouse, who has been repro ducing some of those performances on the regulation drum, which, in the last pantomime at the Princess's Theatre, created frequently so much surprise and admi ration. He describes a battle on his drum I The comic portion of the performance has been enriohed by the addition of Mr. Maelagan, Mr. Critchfield, and Mr. J. G. Forde. The former has recently arrived from wht-re he is a great favourite. Like Mr. Mao- ney, the great negro melodbit, whose " Hoop-de•dooden• doo" is nightly encored—his talents are versatile, for he plays on fiddle and flute ; but he most excels in Scotch reels and sword dances. Amongst the host of imitations that the success of Mr. Morton's experiment has called firth, it is especially gratifying to find that the Canterbury still maintains its pre-eminence, and is Vie most extensively patronised ball in the metropolis. The great secret, however, of Mr. Morton's success ap pears to be that wherever first-rate talent is to be found it is immediately secured for the entertainment of hie supporters at any cost. CREMORNE GARDENS. Cremorne Gardens, last night, presented all its usual attractions, and although the indefatigable exertions of Mr. Simpson and his assistants did not meet with that amount of public patronage to which they are so emi nently entitled, still a goodly number entered its pre cincts and shared its amusements. A. more unfavourable evening could not be imagined ; the wind literally howled through the trees and coveted avenues. The gardens, which have been once more handsomely decorated, opened at three o'clock iu the afternoon, from which period till a late hour last evening a continuous succegsion of gaiety was kept up. First there was a popular selection of music by a ini,itary band, which was followed by a vocal and instrumental concert. Next came Dlr. J. G. Ogden, so well known as the delineator of Irish characters, who made his first appearance before a Cremorne audience, and deservedly earned the hearty applause with which his endeavours were greeted. The feature of the evening was the ballet, " The Vine-dressers of Como ; or, the Fairy and the Demon." The parts were elt taken up, some by old, and others by new artistee. Dancing, originally intended to have taken place on the Cry-tal platform, filled up the remainder of the evening in the ball-room, while others were cap tivated by the fireworks, or amused by the transparen cies, chromatic lights, &c., &c. In the concert the efforts of Miss Ellice and Miss Fitzgerald were wel worthy of notice. Tue Indian heroes are prominent ie the transparencies. Throughout the week the gardens remain open. On Fr,day the Ashhurnham Pav lion will be occupied for the purposes of a gun trial. In the course of the itli pending Season the lovers of American flowers will be gratified to learn that there will be a repetition o Messrs. Waterer and Godfrey's magnificent show which two years ago was so universally admired. COWES, 121.. E OF WIGBT.-April 5. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGHINCIL There has been a strong muster of the members and their blends at the Royal Yacht Squadron House dur ing the past week, making busy preparations for the cowing season. The number of candidates to be ballotted for at the next general meeting in May is much larger than com mon—ten are already entered. The only two yachts in the Roads are the AlcN Capt. Philimore, and the Titai.ia, R. Stephenson, E q., M.P. Mr. M. Ralsel bay hauled up Mr. Gee's schooner yacht Gicriana, of 134 tons, on his patent slip. On Tuesday last be launched the Warhawk, of 80 tons, built for J. W. Cannon, Esq., of Dublin, and is building a yacht 0 about 70 tone for Mr. Cusway, of Norfolk H o use, Cowev. _ _ _ The following members were at the Squadron Houge during the week :—The Marquis cf Bath, Earl Gifford, Lord Suffield, James Maxse, E-q., Capt. Philimore, George Bentinck, Eaq., Lord -John Hay, Capt. Pon' Booby, the Hon. F Craven, Colonel Browne, Spencer de Horsey, E.q.. F. Scott, Esq . ., Capt. Shuster], and other visitors. It ►s understood that several more gee' tlesnen world join the clue if they could purchase yachts of about N tone, but, all the yachts offered for sale are of much greater toenage. FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. Several houses have already been taker). Y. Carries Esq., has taken No. 2 Parade ; J. B. Hepburn, Esq Corbet's house ; A. Cowie, Esq., Beach Villa; Captain de Horsey, No. 4 Parade ; the Hon. W. H. Petre, Park House, East Cowes Park ; Loder, Esq., Parade House, We,t Cowes ; Joseph Gee, Esq., Busig. ney House ; Bawtree, Esq., the Cliff Cottage. P. F. Bluett, L.q., and family have arrived at Gtemthaca Lodge. THE LAE FIRE IN BrsaorsciATE.--Yesterday after noon Mr. W. E'ayne, the coroner for London and the borough of Southwark, resumed for the third time at the ' W YPe Bart hopsgate, the adjourned in - TvethaecriT B' circumstances connected with the the White Hart Tavern, Bihopsgate, the adjourned ill qury reepeitbog the circumetaiceg connected with the l late firerhei respecting in etin Devonshire-stre e t, Bisbopsgate, and the deatb of Benjamin Amsell. The jury returned the followinif verdict :—`' That the deceased lost his life at theic3 that occurred at the house, No. 17, Devonshire-street, and though there is i o pro ,, t a- to ths origin of the fire, yet the circunistaices connected with it we (the jury) think are of a very su,picious nature. FIRE IN THE ClTY.—Between nine and ten o'clock last night a fire broke out in the premises of Mr. Spline, French shirt m ker, 28, Aldgate. The house was , un occupied at the ti Tbe fire, which coin enced it is not known how—in the lower part of the house, c uid not be g:t under till it had gutted the building and considerably damaged those on each side of it. Another fire broke out in the house of Messrs. Beviog• ton and Morris, tanners, 67, Cannon-street, West, St. Paul's. The stock in trade and the house were both st good deal datnaw.ed. THE WRECK OF THE AYA.—A writer to a contempt:) . ary says it is but one to the British ioldier to state the fotlowing fact. The wreck of the Ava was made knovti it Trinconia.ee, by the arrival of the first boat-load of escal_ed passengers, immeoiately after morning service Asti-Weduesday last. The entire garrson at onCe voluu• arily gave up the whole of tLeir bread and other prepared provisions for the almost famished unforttr nates, it being impossible, in so small a community, provide otherwise on the instant. ASTLEY'S. " Tne War in China, and Bombardment and Capture of Canton," is the title of the Easter novelty produced last night at this most attractive Equestrian establish ment, and if not the most brilliant and striking event in the achievements of British arms for the p-jn of the historian, it is at least one of the most remarkable, opening up as it does a wide field for sp ;ci:lAtion, as to what it may lead to, how it will end, and what may be its effects on the trade and commerce of the world. The stage and ring of Astley's war department were thrown into one vast arena for fight, and five hundred auxiliaries were added to Mr. Cooke's main body. The siege wa s conducted in strict accordance with all the rules of war, and the gates of the Celestial empire fell, not because they were not well and valorously defended, but because even the obstinacy and determination of Yeh could not hold out a a ainst British courage, and the point aod force of British bayonets. As a spectacle, " the Cap ture of Canton" possesses much attraction, and is a vciy excellent "Easter offering," worthy of Astley's, and of the patronage of those who are proud of British chivalry, and admirers of British adventure. The attractions of the evening were not confined to the capture of Yeh. Herr Christoff, "the most woadroug rope dancer in the world," made his first appearance, and won rapturous and oft-repeated plaudits by his extr ordinary feats on the tight rope. A symmetrically. formed man, possessing great agility, and a thorough master of his art, Herr Christoff danced in an elegant manner, and threw somersaults backwards and forwards with as much ease on the rope as he subsequently threw them in the arena►, where he took a very active part in the business, and may be said to have led the whole •oupe of voltigeurs. Signor Russilli, aided by two i e workably agile boys, one of them a mere cnitd, went through astounding performances, throwing his little a►ti•tes about, and tos&i.a), them through summereaultb in a manner as surprising as elegant. The Scenes in the Circle followed, and were distin guished for the usual attraction, sustaining the character of the house, and imparting that degree of satinfactio ,, which they never fail to give. SURREY. The managers of this popular house provided a suf&• ciently ample list of novelties for the holidays. First came Reynoldson's romantic drama, entitled "The Con fession," which gave Mr. Creswick the opportunity of appearing in a new character—that of Julio Valdorni, the priest, who considers himself bound by his oath to preserve the sacredness of the confessional, even when his silence appears certain to lead to the execution of an innocent brother and the death of an aged fsther, white all the time he knows the real assassin. Mr. Creswick in this part developed that careful analysis of human motive and action, and the fine artistic finish which so peculiarly characterise his impersonations, and the result wa s eminently satisfactory to the crowded audience. Henceforth Julio Valdorni will take a prominent place in the repertoire of one of the best actors of the age. An original dramatic opera, called the " Farmer of Lyons," introduced Mr. Henry Phillips and Mrs_ E. F. Grosvenor, for an operatic season of 12 nights. A capi tal concluding Extravaganza, with the striking title of " Woolooloo and Toolooloo, or the Great Bear and the Two Kings," brought the entertainments to a suc cessful conclusion. SADLER'S WELLS. Mr. J. H. Tully, of the Theatres R lel Drury-lane and Lyceum, has engaged this theatre for the Easter holidays for the peiformance of English opera, The bill of fare last evebing coneisted of " Maritana" and the " Beggar's Opera." The part of Maritana devolved on Miss Dyer, who earned and received many marks of ap probation from the audience. Miss Fanny Huddart as Lazarillo, seemed to be the greatest favourite, not withstanding the comparatively unimportant part which she had to perform ; and Mr. Henry Haigh, as Don Cfe, , ar de Baru), portrayed with great ease and truthfulness, the character of the reckless, rollicking, dare-devil Count, whose adventurous history forms the chief attraction of the piece. in the "Beggar's Opera" Mr. Barrett and his lady ably sustained the reputation of the heads of the Peachum family, and Miss Stanley received some applause as Polly, Mr. Russell Grover representing the renowned Captain Macheath in a manner quite satisfactory to the audience. CITY OF LONDON. The performances at this theatre commenced with an origiral drama by Mr. F. Phillips, enti led Akar Coeltro, or the Secret Passion." The piece was well pug upon the stage, and was well received. Tae charac ter of Alvar, as delineated by Mr. bolt, was much ap plauded, and on the falling of the curtain he and Mrs. Holt were loudly called for, and on their appearance received the warm greetings of the numerous auditory. The performances concluded with the successful drama of everyday life, by Mr. W. Travers, entitled " A Poor Gill's Temptations," which was powerfully cast, and vent off in the most successful manner. GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD. The Easter performances at this theatre commenced with Shakespeare's play of " The Winter's Tale," which vas put upon the stage in a most gorge , us manner, and vhich was supported by the whole strength of the com pany. The pay was followed by a tale of enchantment, interspersed with grand magical effecia, startling situa tions, and novel denouement, entitled " The Seven tr to th