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

ER MAJE'STY'S THEATRE. SEASON 1858. 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 which 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 reads 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 )lighest testimonial which an artist can produce. The last year has contributed to extend, as well as to elevate the influences of the establishment, and to exhibit it in the l arge st sense as a National Institution. The Subscribers, by whose effetive encouragement during the Season the experi ment of a supplementary series of popular performances was alone rendered pdasjble, will have the gratification of know ing that they have not Maly secured and improved for them selves their accustomed recreation, but 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 tior memory of all. Besides other additions to the talent secured in former years, the resources of the Theatre were enriched by the acquisition of a tenor whose artistic genius and unsurpassed sweetness of voice were instantaneously re cognised by the judgment of musical connoissieurs, and by ghe instinctive appreciation of every lover of melody. The Direction have been fortunate enough to retain the irrealnable 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, an 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 claim this rank is of the rarest order. The melodioug r , qnail.!T and power, which are not less essential than an extended register, are scarcely more cc mmon. Musical knowledge, executive finish, and perfect intonation • are indispensable ; and to these the prima donna 'shoal I add dramatic force and adaptability, and a large measure of per- Sonal grace. Even these rare endowments will notsutlee unless they are illumined by the fire of genius. How nearly the high ideal is approached by Madlle. Thiene, 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 opportality ()Nudging. 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 another 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 4 ‘ La Zingara "of Belie. The repertoire will be selected from the works of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, Bellini, in which Madiles. Piceolomoni, Spezia, Ortolani, and Signori Belart, Btlletti, Vialetti, and ethers have won the appreciation of the subscribers. The Ballet will be supported by Madlle. Poechini (for whom Kew Ballet has been expressly composed, to be produced early in the season), by Madlle. Marie Taglioni, Madlle. Boa ehetti, 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• tinned confidence of the subscribers and the public. OPERA. Madlle. THERESA TITIENS (Principal soprano of the Im perial Opera, Vienna), Madlle. RPEZIA, Madlle. 0010 LANI, Madlle. LUCIONI (Of the Scala, Milan, and prin- Signor GIUGLINI, Signor BELART, Signor MATTIOLI (Of La Scala, Milan;. Teatro Regio, Turin ; and Royal Theatre, Madrid, his first cipal Theatres of Italy, her first appearance), Madame GHIONI (Of the principal Theatres of Itaiy, her first appearance), Madlle. SONOINA, Madlle, GRAMAGLIA, Madame ALBONI, and Madlle, PICCOLOMINI. appearance), Signor BENEVENTANO, Signor ROSSI, Signor ALDIGHIERI, Signor MERCURIAL', Signor CASTELLI, Signor VIALETTI, and Signor BELLETTI. DIRECTORS OF THE Music AND CONDUCTORS. —The ability shown by Signer 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 immediately after the termination of the Italian Opera Season at Paris. BALLET. Madlle. POCCHINI, Madlle. MORLACCHI, Madlle. ANETTA ORSINI Madlle. BOSCHETTI, (of La Fenice, Venice, her first Madlle. MARIE TAGLIONI, appearance in England), and Mme. ROSATI. Madlle. ROLLA, M. DURAND, Madlle. ERNESTINA 810- M. ALFRED CARON LETTI (of the Academie unperiale, (her first appearance), Paris, his first appearance). Madlle. PASQUALE. The Corps do Ballet will be composed of Papils of the School of Instruction and others selected with care. Director of the School of Instruction and Maitre de Ballet Regisieur de la Dann Leader of the Ballet An engagement has also been effected with the eminent Maitre de Ballet, Signor ROTA. The Repertoire will consist of a selection from the Works of Meyerbeor, Bellini, Verdi, Donizetti, R oss i n i, a nd M ozart. " 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 tabu., on the picturesque banks of the Loire, the locality of the action. The other scenes will present features of great interest. The Dresses will be 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, " Xabale paid Liebe." Other Novelties are in contemplation, and the engagement of Madlle. Titiens will enable the direction to resume several works that have not been given for years, Te afford the subscribers the opportunity of hearing the work of the popular composer, Balfe's Opera of LA ZING IRA will be presented some time during the season. Signor Giuglini will resume the part of Thaddeus, already sustained by him with such decided success. He will also re appear in all the principal parts in which he has been so favourably received by the subscribers and the public. Madlle. T.tiens 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 the Queen of Navarre ; Madlle. Lucioni as the Page ; Sigr. Vialetti as Marcel; Sigr. Aldighieri as Nevers ; and Sigr. Belletti as St. Bris. Madlle. Piccolomini 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 in one of her favourite dramatic parts. Madame Alboni will arrive early in May. Sig,r. Bolart 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. Pocchinl, who has arrived in London, will ap pear, entitled FLEUR DES CHAMP. The general favourite, Madlle. Marie Taglioni, will arrive early in May, and will appear in a new Ballet Divertissement composed expressly for her. Madile. Orsini will make her debut immediately on th• 'opening of the Theatre, in a new Divertissement. 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 Two Pair .. Pit Stalls 150 Guinean, 200 „ 150 „ 100 „ 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 Madlle. LUCIONI. Raoul de Nangis Signor GIUGLINI. Marcel ALD [GRIER'. Signer VIALETTI . Count of Nciers Count of St. Bris = Conductor, Signor ADRITI. With scenery, entirely new and original, by Mr. Marshall ; dresses, en ti re l y new and taken from th e b es t authorities, by Madame Copere and executed by M. lAtureys and Mrs. liffasterinan ; principal machinist, Mr. Sloman ; head of the property department Mr. Bradwell ; the raise-en-scene and incidental ballet, by M. Massot. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCENERY.—Act I. Scene lst.—Tou_ rain. Saloon in the Castle of the Count de Nevers. This . Scene has been comp ose d i n the Renaissance style, ago of Francis I. Scene 2d.—Pa r k and Castle of Chenouceau, com 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— Interior. Old French Gothic style, with Rena's saince enrichments. Act IV. Paris—Chapel of the Hug,ue • sots—A Quartier of Paris, from the Etchings of S. Silvestre. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee —Mr. J. B. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, April 6, will be performed AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Characters by Messrs. Buckstone, Chipondale, Compton, W. Farren, Rogers, Clark, and Miss A. Sod g wick, Mrs. B. Wbite, Miss Lavine, and Mrs. J. Fitz- After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO AND PROSERPINE. Concluding with MY HUSBAND'S GHOST, Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.) First Price. s. d. Second price. e, d Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes ........... 3 0 Pit Upper Boxes 3 0 Upp er Bores. ................... 2 0 Galle 2 0 Pit 1 0 1 OtGallery 0 6 ry Cowmeuce at Seven. THE SUN, R OYAL 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 reYiTed FAUST AND MARGUE RITE. Mephistophiles, Mr. C. Kean. To conclude with (for thesecond time) a new farce, entitled SAMUEL IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF. THEATRE ROYAL, ADEL PHI. 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. STRAND THEATRE. —Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough. —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, l3elfort, Kinloch, Seymour, C. Young ; Mesdames M. Oliver, Ternan, Leigh Murray, Selby, Victor, Portman, and Swan borough. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.— OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of Se 2ctions from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES, GLEES, D UETS, dtc., viz, : —Miss Russell, Mrs, Badzey, Miss Brunel', Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, and Miss Montague; Tarr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Henshaw, S. Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, 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 o'clock precisely. Suppers, dEs., until twelve o'clock. Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening. Mr. WOODHOUSE (by permission of eh - 11 . 1es Kean, Esq ) will have the honour of introducing, every evening, his highly successful Performance on the new REGULATION DRUM. THE WE ATHER—SuN °rpm, APRIL G. IHERMOMETBR, IN THE SHADE. 58—highest since noon yesterday. ' 42--lowest this morning and during 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. i • FITS DAY—Morn., 24 min. aft. 6 —Even., 48 min aft 6 TO-MORBOW —Mom., 17 min. aft. 7—Even., 54 min. aft. 7 (t-14.1f-4,A • r,„ e - • Ufl`' 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 general 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 spe 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, but not in flying away, either to the right or left. The precious contents 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 ! The successor of WHITTINGTON, 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 br 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 RILRBY, 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 coux tel sug- creations, 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- ire institutions, of which Euglishraen 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 recegn's tLe disin terested deolaratiou, made on behalf of the City, to come forward to supply the Eh ficiency in the Treasury, which inspired him with fresh courage Tee re for the discharge of his arduous duty. sponsibility does not, however', rest o n th e present Ministers, but on their predecessors. We explained at the commencement of 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 shouli 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 LONDON TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 6, 1858 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 some journalists had their way. The subscriptions to the HAYELOC Memorial Fund are beginning to flow in rapidly and hand s)mely. 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 iv, 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 lot shown himself insen sible of fatigue, the iron commander of iron soldiers, who, 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. Ele 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 NAPIER ? 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 raver 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 au act more graceful, or more in accordance with the universal feeling of the community, than recommending a liberal pen sion to each of HATILLOCK'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 *mild be no danger of any of those in whose veins the blood of HAVEL'ANC 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. herartistio accomplishments as apparent to the general public as they were to the initiated in such matter 4, Miss Rodea has a remarkably good "shake ;" she sings florid passages clearly and evenly, produces her voice properly, phrases well, and sings in tune in every regis ter. As an actress she is a novice, and has of c- titre much to learn ; but still the fair debutant, accomplished enough even on this trying occasion to show that she possesses a considerable amount of genuine histrionic talent. EASTER AMUSEMENTS. PRINCESS'S. The performances commenced last night with a new farce, called "The Stock Exchange; or, the Green Business," by Mr. Charles Dance, and written with all that neatness of dialogue and knowledge of stage requirements for which this gentleman is renowned. The incidents are not particularly new, but they were very mirth-provok ing ; and if the laughter which had rolled inces santly through twc-thirds of the piece rather flagged towards the end, s. very slight curtailment will bring the little piece to a sparkling termination, and remove the anti-el max which appeared to us to exist. The plot is laid in London, at the present day. Mr. Theophilus Grasshopper (Mr. Walter Lacy), a young stockbroker, with a very charming wife, who believes him to be a pattern husband, has become smitten with a Mrs. Early Free (Miss Mur ray), a widow, as heimagines, whomhe had met in the street, followed, aceosted, and finally asked to din ner. His absence from home during the pursuit he explains to his wife by saying that he is engaged in a greet speculation, which occupies all his time and though s, and which is known on 'Change as "the Green Business." The widow—who is in reality no widow, being married again to a Mr. Thomas Gresham (Mr. Meadows), another stockbroker—de termines to teach her admirer a lesson, so invites him to dinner, and to meet him asks her old school fellow Mrs. Grasshooper (Miss Heath), being en tirely ignorant that Grasshopper, whom she has never seen, is her impudent persecutor. Then be gins the imbroglio, Detected in a few shortcom ings, such as smoking and betting, Gras-hopper fathers all his faults on old Gresham, who is intro -1 duced to Mrs. Grasshopper as the veritable Green, the Great head of the Green Busine s, and who is regarded as a perfect monsterof 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 hints dropped by a fourth l atockbroker, 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 up (looking the very embodiment of Retsch's outlines), his quaint sardonic &rusquerie, and his picturesque poses. The final scene, too, the apotheosis of Marguerite, created the usual enthusiasm. The entertainments concluded with a farce, en titled " Samuel in Search of Himself," which pro bably is founded on " L'Homme 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 threughoute HAYMARKET. We always anticipate a delightful evening's entertain ment 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 combired in the bill of fare placed before his Easter audiences by Mr. Buckstone. 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 bettonlese 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 effect by the manner in which they are worn by Mr. Compton, the impersonator of the ru'er of Hades. Proserpina, 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 Cerei at the loss of her daughter causes her to curse and wither the fertile plains of Sicily, until the election cf Proserpine to remain with her husband, when she finds he is ready to give her up to her sorrowing parent, pnodneeta a vlliloaopiiiest-tenignatia n 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 seine 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 scenic beauty, and called forth the most enthusiastic 'applause. Mrs. Buckingham White was a magnificent Ceres ; Miss Louise 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 ran through the summer. ADELPHI. " The Poor Strollers" (in which Mr. Webster and Madame Celeste made their ?entree, and were welcomed with the usual cordiality), was followed by the Easter novelty—" A grand oriental spectacular operatic drama" in two acts, called "The Caliph of Bagdad," and stated to be founded on Boieldieu's opera of that name. It he in truth, just Boieldieu's opera, enlarged in dimensions by the introduction of a good .deal of Adelphi humour, and with some portion of Boieldieu'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. Considering 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 character of the heroine, Zutulba, was sustained by Miss Rodeo, 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 and intelligent ; and there is a corresponding sweetness in the tones 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 etraint 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, not of great strength or volume, but exquisitely soft, of extraerainary compass, and as perfectly in tune as any voice we have ever heard. She sirgs with unimpeachable purity of style, possesses finished fx.cution, 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 more interet t'ng debut than that of Miss Roden. Another debutant was Mr. Rolfe, a tenor, who had the part of the Caliph, and acted and' sang in a manner which gained the favour of the audience. Miss Mary Keeley 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 well 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. Tiiere was some beaut•ful oriental scenery, and the costumes, decorations, pageants and dances were not only brilliaet, but in excellent taste. The first appearance of Miss nolen is thus favourably noticed by our contemporaries : ( From the Times.) The 'Caliph of Bigdad," from the quality of the music, and the admirable manner in which the chief parts were played, was eraineotly successful. To that r• cult no one contributed in larger proportion than Miss Roden, a young lady who appeared last night for the first time on any :ttge. likr voice, though not power ful, is retnarkablf sweet, tad sho sings with much taste and feeling. She did ample justim to the character t f Z3tulba, and well merited the applause so frequently bestowed upcn her by the audience, as well as the nu melons bouquets which graced the triumph at the con clusion cf the performance. &TEST '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 open carriage. Their Majesties were loudly cheered. Every. ,ping 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-consultum will probably be promulgated before long, declaring that as the ex perience of seven years has demonstrated that a session of three months 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 parture from England. This significant honour conferred on the representative of Napoleon 111., at the moment when he is about to quit his post, is justly 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 Franca." 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 : 41 per Cents 93 Do. end month Credit Fonder Belgian 4. Piedmoutese (5) Roman B9 Austrian Spanish Threes Home Debt 3 per Cent. ..... ... 69 50 Do. end month 69 GO Bank Simms_ Credit Mobilier ... 760 Do. Account 757 50 RAIL' Orleans Northern New Ditto _ _ 780 . - Lyon and Mediteran. 8174 New Ditto 7BO Geneva Midi Western 615 Strasburg. Grand Central . . 640 Sardinian Austrian Int -11igence from Genoa of the 21 gives the re sult of the trial which took place at Lucca of !he Leg horn insurgents. Eight of the prisoners are con demned to death, and eleven t o var i ous terms o f imprisonment. Five of the latter are Sardinian suljecO. The first detachment of the Austrian corps of observation which lately sailed from Trieste for Cattaro will proceed to the eastern froniier of Al hAnia, near the block-house of Sappag-if on the Antivari road. Field-marshal Mamula will pro ceed direct to Cat.aro. He has given orders to the commanding officers of the troops to confine themselves to keeping a strict watch on the Austrian territory. The /ndipendente of Turin publishes an article in which it insiWs on the necessity of Sardinia adopting such measures as are necess-iry to maintain friendly relations with the French government, and in the course of its remarks it says :—" We strongly oppose the opinion entertained by tome persons that a liberal government cannpt be allied with a government based on different insiitutions, and who, by insults to that go ve rnment, pl ace i n (Front ate M orn i ng F oa l.) danger th e c l ose f r i en d sh i p which prevails between "The Caliph o f B ag d a d" was generally well per fnrtned ; but s ill the debutz / t o f the evening, Mas, the two coun t r i es. W e are convinced that the French alliance is of great importance, not only to Roden, if it was nt ly because she was a debutant, claims Piedmont, but t o the common country, Italy ;and a few special w or d s o f 1 ra i Ec and enc , )ur , geintnt. Mi— Roden possess e s a very want and sy rnp., Lsti. ; sop,an: that the isolation t o w hi c h we s h ould b e condemned voice, and has evidently been trained in a goo d sc h oo l , without that alliance would ♦ be fatal. We express although nervousness very naturally prevented her doing this opinion with the great confidence."• ample justice to herself on this occasion, find making (From the Morning Advertiser.) The greatest anxiety was displayed by the numerous and fashionable audience by which the theatre was thronged, to ascertain how far the vocal powers of Miss Roden would be equal to the musical attributes of the part which she had to sustain ; and it is only a mere act of justice to her to say, that they quite surpassed the most sanguine expectations of her friends. Although she appeared for the first time on any stage last evening, her very first song, "The Bulbul's lament to the Rose," was a triumph of chaste, elegant, and finished vocalisa tion, which brought down the rapturous applause of the audience. She was equally succes=ful iu her recitative and air, " Ab, balmy peace ; oh, what rapture," which she rendered charmingly ; and, indeed, her singing throughout displayed the qualities of a most exquisitely attuned soprano voice, not certainly cf an ex remedy powerful range, but oue which possessed great El. xibility and sweetnes , , the whole being set off by undoubted artistic excellence. A sbo wt.r of bouquets greeted Miss Roden at the close of the piece, when she was recalled to receive the compliment which she so well deserved. (From the Morning Herald ) In this opera a young lady, quite new to the stage Miss Roden, made her debut, and, we are bound to add, with success completely merited. STRAND, This theatre re-opened its doors last night with an entirely new management and company, Miss S wan borough having ,become the lessee and manageress, a circumstance which must be pleaAng to playgoers, as it assures to them anothPr theatre where taste and talent will provide agreeable fare far them. Everything betokens that the most will he made of the theatre, both before and behind the curtain. The opening piece was a neat lit-le comedy by Mr. Stir ling Coyne, founded on a French anecdote, and entitled " Nothing Venture, Nothing Win," Tae imbroglio on which it rests is a variation of the never-ending Claude Melnotte deception. Two young office:a take on then:- 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 young 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. Swan borough 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. Belfart gave full effect to his ithort but characteristic part of the Duke ; whilst Mr. Rae threw as much comedy as was possible into the part of an old mercenary servant. The piece, 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 acknowleeg meets 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 Smith ; and also that " God save the Queen" was sur 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. ful. ASTLEY'S. " The 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 pia of the historian, it is at least one of the most remarkable opening up as it does a wide field for speculation, 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. Toe siege wa, 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 cauti not hold ont a g ainst British courage, and the point is , ,e force of Britasji -bayonets. As a spectacle, " the Cap ture of Canton" possesses much attraction, and is a very eneellent "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 wondrous rope dancer in the world," made his first appearance, ai.d won rapturous and oft-repeated plaudits by his eve t• 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 elegem 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 troupe of voltigenrs. Signor Rossini, aided by two re markably agile boys, one of them a mere child, went through astounding performances, throwing his little artistes about, and tossin 4 them through summersaults 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 sattsfactio which they never fail to give. SURREY. The managers of this popular house provided a suffi ciently ample list of novelties for the holidays. First came Reynoldson's romantic drama, entitled "The C 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 father, while 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 was 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 au 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)yal Drury-lane and Lyceum, has engaged this theatre for the Easter holidays for the performance of English opera. The bill of fare last evening con isted of "Maritana" and he "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 Co=ar de Baz.in, portrayed with great ease and truthfulness, the character of the recklo,o, 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 Feachum family, and Miss Stanley received Bonin 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 origital drama by Mr. F. Phillips, enti led Alvar Coeltro, or the Secret Pa;sion." The piece was well put upon the stage, and was well received. Tne charac ter of Alvar, as delineated by Mr. Holt, was much ap plauded, and on the falling of the curtain he and Mrs. Holt were loudly called kr, and on their appearance received the warm greetings of the numerous auditory. The performances concloded with the sucee , sful drama of everyday life, by Mr. W. Travers, entitkd " A Poor Girl's Temptations," which was powerfully cast, and ' went off in the most successful manner. GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD. The Easter performances at this theatre commenced with Shakespeare's play of " Ttie Winter's Tale," which was put upon the stage in a most gorge ois manner, and which was suprrted by th e whule strength of the com pany. The play was followed by a tale of enchantment, interspersed with grand magical effects, startling situa tions, and novel denouement, entitled " The Seven Castles of the Pa , sion.i." I i aa fr ., fn French, by Mr. Edward Stirling, and was, we nelieve, first produced at the Lyceum, with grew. success, oi.er a doz n years ago. The getting up of the piece wa, lent. The scenery was splendid, and did much cre,ji Messrs. Neville and assistants. The la=: nen, uas c-r -tainly one of gorge:4ls splendour, and has been produce,i on the same scale as the grand transfortna:ion scene in Mr. Taylor's pantomime of last year. The piece, in fact, abqunds in splendid scenes, and in !he conduct of them much credit is due to Mr. Harvey, who has cnarge of the properties. There is no doubt, from the rapturous manner in whicus the piece was received last night, but that it will have a long run. NATIONAL CONCERT AT EXETER-HALL. A great national concert was given last night at Exeter-Hall, with the expressed object nf illustrating the musical genius of the British nation—a wide field in deed, notwithstanding the sneers of continental connois seurs, who are of opinion that England possesses neither music nor musicians. The projec;ors 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 executants, vocal and instrumental, were found the names of Madame Lernmens, Mrs. Weiss, Miss Dolby, and Miss A. Goddard ; Messrs. Sims Reeves, Weiss, Montem 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. 11. Blagrove on ihp, violin, Mr. R. S. Pratten on the flute, Mr. Case on the concertina, and the great Welsh harper, Mr. Thomas. Tnat 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 fine 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. beth." 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 oil times ; " and for one of those unequalled mad rigals peculiar to this country, which, written three nen' turies ago, retains all the charm which attended its first production, "Down in a Flow'ry Vale." It is almost unnecessary to add that the "Bay of Biscay," by Sim. Reeves was received, as usual, with thunders of applause. Tne 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 metropolL4.* The wea ther 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 P trearn s 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 ticon, and now called by the above more euptioniou , name, was opened yesterday by a troupe of Equestrians, celebrated as Howes and Cushing's "Great Unite' 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, acc. ; 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 but a nar row range, still the new company succeeded in this re gard. An American-bred horse, Back Eagle, a very beautiful creature, went through a variety of manoeuvres and finished dancing gracefully to the tune of "Yankee doodle." Much amusement was, caused by the really clever performances of the educated comic mules, Pet, and Barney, introduced by Murray and Pentland ; the ach - evernents also of Murray and Selland Globe la Pereh,e, were rewarded by load and frequent bursts of applause. The ladies acquitted themselves cleverly in star and waltz quadrille, classic poses, it c. Though the performances of 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 acti.ity 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 ceili❑g, and we doubt not that the equestrian entertainment will prove a successful one to all parties. VIEWS UPON THE CANTON RIVER. Mr. Wyld, the eminent geographer, who Las contrived co 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 oearhood, which have been rendered memorable in the course of our recent hostilities with the Chinese. The ►iews, 13 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 and his as. s;stants, 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 repelltd all contact with wester❑ civilisation, and whose teeming myriade, numbering one third of the human race, are still numbered with the pagan populations of the world. Thedetails are explained by Mr. Livingstone and Mr. Jones, who 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. Holiday folk cannot do better than pay a visit to the Great Globe, and judge for themselves. POLYTECHNIC 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 bffords the visitor a vast fund of intellectual enjoyment, which be 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 been 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 oxy-hydrogen microscope. Mr. Pepper's experiments.in various branches of natural philosophy are also well worthy of attention. COLOSSEUM. A variety of entertainments have been provided for visitors at this wonderful establishment, the princip,l of which is Messrs. Danson's Panorama of Paris by Night, covering an area of 46,000 square feet. The magical seances, in which Mr. James Taylor and Mademoiselle Pz udence take part, are very interesting, and there are a great variety of other subordinate 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 exercise their attractive power in full force on the sight-seers of London. His Naples, Ve-uvius, and Pompeii certainly do not fall below bii 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- I D' I. THE LAE FIRE INB i sf l o Ps oaTE. --- Yesterday after noon M a W. r.WoPnaynwl the coroner f or L ondon and the borough k, re-urned for the third time at the White Hart Tavern, Bt hopegate, the adjourned in qu ry respecting the eireninsta,:ces connected with the late fire in Devonshire-street, Bishop -gate, and the death of Benjamin Aor , ell. The jury returned the followios Devonshire-st reet, tthbee i r l l o e :i e r a 2 i sT d o. l 77 t , him life at theitel. t v Er e a r t di o c c t c : u — r;:t i f 'h a a t t and though there is to pro d a- to th , , origin of the fire, yet the circuths'anceA connected with it we (the jury) think are of a very sti•picious nature." FIRE IN THE ClTY.—Between nine and ten o'clock lit , it night a fir. lir .l.e out In tic nremi,e„ of Mr. &lire, Preach &Al.:, m ker, 28, Al 'gate. The house was un oc;;up.e,i at li•e I, ,•, . T:•,- fit e, which on e need it -- c is net known how —i r n the lo wer part of the house, ti:d not bi, gt nod, tiil it it gutt e d th e b u ildi rg ~, c ,,,,,,,1 e iah1y .I,i, i , g '.l .i,,,q, on each eve o f it. BURFORD'S PANORAMA. At.• they fir'- br• ke out in t ' ~ i..-.u•e of Mes,r , . Beviniz- The magnificent ecenic paintings with which the name t:)., and Morn' , e rn' , tani.en 0 west,, 67, ....annou-str ee t, west, St. of Burford has been so long and so h onouratly aeso- P' o u d rs deal damaged,'stockiti trad e an d the home were both a c good iated offer at this time an unu sua l amount of attractive - the interest to holiday folk s , i n th e i r ra THE WREC K OF THE AVA.- A writer to a contempc• rambles throuel, ra . 3' "Y ,,, it - but du e t o th.• British ,o 1 tier to state the net.ropt•li.. Two colo,,sal work-, whic;, iti;l.: (n ut. lir , So ,-. t• 4, , , t; c.:. T:.,, w; - c i, ft • ;,,, Ave .as made know Al t• tie merit or "Grenada" and'' tti- fl•tru•sf• Alt- ',, riti.c ~-.... by the atriv I: f to , ti ,, ,, goat-lea of at : r o.orning service • ii , iw f rat rart (I the, e...lien i•.,,, a 1 .' c ' 41 ' ' . e3(' e ' '''' r ''.. . I. (lug. , • ~ . 11 A. -ti r .... •i $ • • T. r garr , -or• at once he seen by tho•e wh, A ould t , ,ro, to them-el t' '' ' ' v.) n.: a ,, ' 1 ;,„ ,„ „1,:I,, ,- q- -I'., ai and tY her idea of the great venire, of our operations in Inui I. Oct: of prepared u pr '4 o ' ; ' ..s . ft " )h ) ii t' ior tl -. :e almost fatnkhed unfortu these is the city of Lueknow, a'ren from the ResidoncY, nat , 3s, it being impossible, in so small a community, to and embracing all the salient features of the Oudean provide otherwise on the instant. ()KEY'S PARIS. Among the dioratnic views cf the day, Okey's " Paris, the Pari , iang, the Carnival, St. Cloud, and Bader.," may be confidently recommended for the pit-wing and not lee bccurate sketch it gives us of foreign tzavet and Lie under variaus aspects abroad. It. is tlle.trated by ab-i t SO burlesque dioratnie sketches, at the Strand-room, near Ex , AtT-hall, and will be found extremely awusit,g. rAYS. elpif3l, ana :w _surrouw:. it pAnoratwt 13 1 ,11. ti rt ,, t !crag worthy of attention, and the " Estoe.se Alps," a tnasterpiece of panoramic art, is al-•o in of •An hour might be root up ut tiAti to tert,tisig 1.98. AND MR - :. GERA AN REED'S ENFER. TAIN Al ENT. Mr. and Mrs. German aeeci'm E,,tertainment continue to attract large audiences nighlly, at ti.e Gallery tf tratton, R g , rit-,treet, and di interest tel in them by th, puttoc appear to increas,-. , tit ti - Je variety and origi ra.tv , vntch tt - te versatile talents of these popular artistes cun tartly invert them. Th-y will be found to ir e welt worthy of a visit. CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS. Thee charming peiformers havecotne to the welcome resolution of delaying a little longer their contemplated tour in the provinces. The popularity which they have 3,quired in London ha. been so great, and signified in a nanuer so marked and gratifying, as to leave no doubt that Ethiopian minstrelsy continues to please us During the Easter holidays the nightly peiformances at the Polygraphic Hall n ill be interspersed with several no vities. This afternoon (Tues ay), as yesterday, there will be an extra performance. PROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIBELL. Professor Wiijalba Frixell itiitiated last night his econd season at the St. James's Theatre, with startling • trap-formations, preetidigitations, and marvellous dexterity in making "our eyes the fools o' the other ivribes," in his entertainment called, " Two Hours, of Illusions." MADANiE TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION. This favourite holiday resort received a deserved share ‘,f patronage yesterday. The new attractions, consisting of " the Nuptial Group," her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, in her superb bridal dress of Honlion fixing the attentio❑ more especially of the fair sex. Some visitors who had the privilege, on the auspicious occasion, of the entree to the Chapel Royal, declaring that it was the most exact fae-simile of the original costume. Her Royal husoand, too, was pronounced a " speaking likeness." The other groups had also their curious admirers ; indeed, Madame Tussaud's is a thought-sug gesting, we had almost said an historical, exhibition. CANTERBURY HALL. There was an overflowing audience last evening at this attractive place of amusement. The merry-rnakers found everything in full working order, and the entertainments passed off in the most admirable 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 Hall last night we should imagine there were nearly 3,000 persons present ; 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 tention. Mr. A. Brabant sang Balfe's new song, "The . Heroes of the Ranks," with great effect, and with Mr. Jonghtnans created quite a furore in his father's ode •rated duet of " Airs well." Besides solo work, Mr. Braham has lent valuable aid in the operatic selections ; nis rendering of the music of Alanricio, in a new selection from the " Trovatore," being perfect. A. new candidate f r the favour of the audiences of this Hail h as app eale d 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 rheatre, created frequently so much surprise and admi ration. He describes a battle on his drum 1 The comic portion of the performance has been enriched by the addition of Mr. Maclagan, Mr. Critchfield, and \lr. J. G. Forde. The former has recently arrived from Glasgow, where he is a great favourite. Like Mr. Mac nay, the great negro melodist, whose " Hoop-drinclooden• don" is nightly encored—his talents are versatile, for he plays on fiddle and fiats ; 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 forth, it is especially gratifying to find that the Canterbury still maintains its pre-eminence, and is t:le most extensively patronised hall 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 his 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 patronag e to which they are so emi nently eotitled, still a goodly number entered its pre (mints and shared its amusements. A more unfavourable .Ivening could not be imagined ; the wind literally howled through the trees and covered avenues. Toe 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 'succession of gaiety was kept up. First there was a popular selection of music by a miitary band, which was followed by a vocal and instrumental concert. Next came Dir. 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 Kell taken up, some by old, and others by new artistes. Dancing, originally intended to have taken place on the Crystal platform, filled np 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 sr.rthy of notice. Toe Indian heroes are prominent in the transparencies. Throughout the week the gardens remain open. On Friday the Ashhurnham Pay lion will be occupied for the purposes of a gun trial. In the course of the im pending season the lovers of American flowers will b• ;ratified to learn that there will be a repetition o Messrs. Waterer arid Godfrey's magnificent show which two years ago was so universally aelmi►ed. COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.-April 5. (TROY OIIR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) ROYAL YACHT SQIIADRON INTELLIGSNOIL There has been a strong muster of the members and their friends at the Royal Yacht Squadron House dur ing the part 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 Ales, Capt. Philiniore, and the Titaja, R. Stephenson, E•q., M.P. Mr. M. Ralsey hauled up Mr. Gee's schooner yacht Gh.riana, of 134 tons, on his patent slip. Oa Tuesday last be launched the Warhawk, of 80 tons, built for J. W. Cannon, Esq., of Dublin, and is building a yacht o about 70 tons for Mr. Cusway, of Norfolk House, r CJwes• The following members were at the Squadron House during the week :—The Marquis of Bath. Earl Gifford, Lord Suffield, James Maxse, Eq., Capt. Pbilimore, Geo►ge Bentiock, Eiq., Lord J,,hu Hay, Capt. Pon• .on by, the Hon. F Craven, Colonel Browne, Spencer de Horsey, R.q., F. Scott, Esq., Capt. Shusten, and other visitors. It is understood that several more gen tlemen would join the club if they could purchase yachts of about 60 tons, but all the yachts offered for sale are of much greater tonnage. EifiIIIONARLE INTELLIGENCE. Several houses have already been taken. V. Cot rie, Esq., bas taken No. 2 Parade ; J. B. Hepburn, Esq Corb,t's house ' • A. Cowi e , E sq. , B each Villa ; Captain de Horsey, No. 4 Parade ; the Hon. W. H. Petre, Park House, East Cowes Park ; Loder, Esq., Par,,da House, West Cowes; Joseph Gee, Esq., Busig. ney Hou s e ; Bawtree, Esq., the 2.1 Cliff Cottage, P. F. Bluett, aq., and family have arrived at Grantham Lodge. *b 4 4 Ci Lc Dui •Slla Imp aim Zen ape a p i Item Lot 1); Cht ?Xi Bra: Sue: Onil Dan] Orel lie: ?arc Port •rd lipai Wadi Yens Pore tun vial read mos fain loth The sand fttte Poly 131 a, bou Let' dire at S. liaor Mei "T tett Unit