The Express.
London, England, 1864-04-01 00:00:00

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

A U3III:ALTY, MARCH 31.-•••APPOINTIVENTS. —Mid-
abipmen Wm. H. Hawkins, to the Aurora; and Wm.
Skipwitb. to the Black Prime.
'Sand Cadet (nominated) Henry Smiles.

A. ULT OP ARMS OF THE LO.VDON RIFLE
BRIGADE.

The School of Arms of the London Volunteer
Mille Brigid* having terminated its winter seerioc, the
occasion was celebrated yesterday evening with as smelt
et arms at the Coal Exchange, Thames street in which the
proleimors and pupils of the school entertained a large
audience of their friends with a serial of specimens of
their proficiency in the various exercises. There was some
very brilliant fencing, the practice of Captain Chapman
aid Corporal Meyer St. John being specially commendable,
bad also some excelleutsword a•dbnyonet exercise, in which
the comparative merits of the two weapons wore admirably
developed by Lieutenant Cuthbert, Mr. Fred, Ser.
geant Welker, and Mr. Strut. Eut what amused
the audience more than anything else were the sets to with
the gloves, in which the sturdy volunteers belaboured each
other with that hearty good will wbich is the bright
characteristic of the noble scheme of self-defence. Should
any f utur, inv.ider be so unfortunate as to come in canted
with the gentlemen whom we saw practise yesterday even-
ing, we Live no doubt that he would find their "arms of
precision" exceedingly dangerous and obstructive to WI pro-
greet is the latter part of the evening Mr. Hugneubs,
son of the celebrated Swim professor wh Seat introduced the
science of gymnastics into England, gave illustrations of the
use of the clubs in developing the various muscles of the
body. The intervals of the &melte were filled up with •
selection of operatic music by the fine band of the brigade.

F r., r 3111,DLL,EX RI rtes.—The members of the
let Middlesex Artillery Volumeers and their friends mus-
tered strongly at their heed-quarters, Leicesterequare, lit
evening, on which missies the tint amateur dramatic per-
formance took place in conoexion with that corps. The
place was appropriately deconted with military beoolll4ll-
- and colours. The programme opened with the farce
of and Crarlder, which was received with (widen
marks of approval. As Mr. Blowhard, Gunner Hampden
Harding performed his part admirably ; whilst Slasher and
Crasher met with able representatives in Lieutenant Nevin
Jourdsin and Gunner G. Ellison Collette. In the mock
duel a.-eoe the two last-named gentlemen evinced much
humour, and received some well-merited applanae. Ser-
geant Frederick M. /43am appeared as Lieutenant Brown.
and his acting elicited a warm recognition. The part of
John •iu sustained by Gunner Edward Boohoo ; and the
female characters LT Mn. J. W. Simpson tot the
Princess's Theatre), and Miss Pauline Leclensi (of the
Lyceum), loth of whom were as effective as they usually
are. In the second piece—Diamond Cnr Diamoo•l—the
upinuts to dramatic fame were not less mix:awful. nor did
they allow the interest of the wets to deg for a moment.
The entertainments concluded with the burlesque of
Valli Lin, end Dinah. which was productive of much
mirth. The evening'a entertainment seemed to have given
perfect setisfactivn to all concerned. The performances
were under the patronage of Lieut.-Colonel Henry Creed.

CRIcKI:T. —The annual meeting of the Ciril Ser-
vice Criuket Club took place yesterday at St. James's-ball.
There was a Lerge attendance of members. The Hon.
Ponsoeby, the president, was in the chair. After
coegratuletiog the members present upon the favourable
condition of the club both as regards its past and its
future prospects, the hon. gentleman announced that hie
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales bad coosented to
berosa. their patron. an announcement which was received
with moot enthusiasm. The chairman proceeded to ay
that the ground in Battersea-park promised to be in first-
rate order la large sum of mousey having been laid out upon
it by the dub) by the opening day. jlay god, sad that three
profes,i-mil bowlers had been upeed for the season. The
echoers .0 the club were afterws de re-elected, end 62 sew
members were hal:otos] for and elected amoopt whom
were Ertl de (trey and Ripe, Secretary for Wer. the Lord
Chamberlain, Mr. Booth, Secretary to the Board of Trade.
Sir Jobe Wkl.hato, of the Poor.law Board, fie.

Hotweopathic Practitioners, and the Medical
pp,:e.pion generAlly, recommend cocoa as being the most health-
ful of all heieragea D hen the doctrine of lionecipatll3' *AS err
introduced into this country. there wen to be ordained no pre.
potations of c•ninu either attraeUve to the taste or acceptable to
the iunniAch : the nut was either supplied In the crude state or
r, un•kilfnlly numufactueed as to obtain little notice. J. Epps
0 London. Ii noromithic chemist was Induced, in the yer
Se turn lus atteatlon to Ws 'object. and at length succeeded.
with the Assistance of elaborate machinery. In ring the first to
prothice article parr in Its comporit lon, sod so relined by the
perfect intimation it receives In the pmress it passes through. at
to 1.. most AszeptAble to the delicate stomach. For general use
Kepi .b, on is distinguished 1.8 an Invigorating. grateful break•
Lot heser.w. posAeusiug a most delicious aroma. Dr. Hamul,
in his war. Aaulteratinal of F-od,- ta)s •—r• Cocoa coutalus a
great ,arwty of important nutritive principle*: every Ingredient
neeenuit, to the ;:roulth and sihteDallee rat the Dab.- Again
Asa nutrithe P.ands very much hirer than either coffee
r Sea " I radio. Two terpoonstril of the powder lea break
fast • PO. Ilea up oath holliug water or milk. Aerated in tin
Yawl lb , lb., and I lb. packer, labelled : and sold at ia ed.
yr Grocers. Confectioners, and Cbmista—LAdriortio•-
sessiii.)

TEE SHAKESPEARE TERCENTENARY AND
THE WORKING CLASSES.

Yesterday • deputation from the committee of
the Working Men's Shakopee's Movement waited upon
the Right Hon. W. Cowper, First Commimioner of Works,
for the purpose of presenting a memorial requesting permis-
sion to meet ip Hyde-park on the 23rd of April next, the
300th annivenary of the poet's birthday, and to proceed
thence in procession to the Green Pak, and plant an oak in
celebration of the occasion.

Mr. Cowen quite admitted that if an exception could
be made this was a cue in which it might perhaps be
more safely made than in any other instance, be-
cause it was quite independent of all party spirit,
and could not lead to that rioting and strife
which took place a year or two ago, at the
time of the Garibaldi 'iota, when it became ne.
curry to enforce the general rule with special
strictness, from the circumstance that controversial

question; had gradually grown up step bp step, and it
mimed likely that the perk, instead of beteg a place for
general recreation, would become one of straggle and con-
flict. If they now made an exception io favour of the
Shakespeare demonstration, and permitted 90,000 people
to assemble for • specifie purpose, it might happen that
upon a future occasioa another 90,0004 whose object did not
meet with quite the same unanimity of feeling as the pro-
mpt, might wish to assemble in the park. Under these
circumstances he did sot feel that he had any authority to
hold out encouragement to tits deputation. It seemed, to
him that there were other places in the metropolis where
this meeting might take place squally well, without inter-
fering with the enjoyment, the quiet, or sass of those who
sought recreation in the park, sod he would rather invite
the committee who bad the management of this movement
to consider whether they could not substitute some other
plans for Hyde-perk, by which means the de-
monstration might still take place, and no disap-
pointment would ensue. He hoped the deputation
would consider that he fully sympathised with their wishes.
but what be had to consider was whether this meeting could
be made an exception ; and it did not seem to him that it
could, more especially as it might take place in various other
neighbourhoods. He joined warmly with the working men in
their desire to make a demonstration of their admiration

of 0110 of the most eminent writers:in the Eogliah language,
and he had no doubt that that demotstration wookl go off
. .

with the moat perfect order and good humour, sad that the
day on which it was made would be one of enjoyment and
festivity to the working dames.
Mr. WHEILCR expressed the regret of the deputation at
the decision of the right hon. gentleman, .ad a hope that
the special circurastaaces of the case which he pointed out
would induce him to reconsider the matter. _ . _

Mr. Cowelit said that if, on further consideration and
consultation with the authorities, the government were of
opinion that a special exception to the general nil* could be
made in this case, he would not fail to communicate at once
with the secretary of the working men'scorausittes.
The deputation then thanked the right hon. gentlemen
for the courteous manner in which he had received them
and listened to their repreeentatioes, and withdrew.

THE SHAKESPEAREAN TERCENTENARY
CELEBRATION AT STRATFORD-ON-AVON.

The general arrangements for this Festival are
progressing satisfactorily ; and the gigantic pavilion oow is
its final stage of completion, under the charge of Mr.
Brothers, the decorator, has bees visited by several thousand
persons during the Fester holiday'. The demand for
tickets for the banquet, at which the Earl of Csrlisle will
preside, is increasing daily ; and the list of accepted invi.
taboos includes the names of members of both homes of
parliament, literary and dramatic celebrities, ko. The
Viceroy of Ireland, during his stay in Warwickshire, will
be the guest of the Lord•Lienteaant, Lord Leigh, at
Stomleigh Abbey, who will also entertain the Arch-
bishop of Dablia and other distinguished Molten at the
Tercentenary. To the exhibition of portraits and picture"
connected with Shakespeare and the stage, the offers of
works of art are both numerous and valuable. The lord.
Lieutenant of Ireland ham signified his Intention to lead to
the committee the three celebrated pictures, in his lordship's
possession, by Zoffanv, which give the portraits of actors
of the old school. 'the value of the loan and its timely
acquisition makes it doubly valuable, sod will give to the
resideata of the midland comities a rare opportunity of be-
comiag familiarly acquainted with the works of the con-
temporaries of David Garrick. The committee, in their ar,
peal to the nobility and gentry for the loan of such
works of art as will illustrate Shakespeare and the drama—
an appeal which has been very generously and universally
responded to—are compelled to aooounos that all pictures
and psintinp must be received in Stratford not later than
Monday week. The resident county families are giving
their best measure of support to the Fancy Dress and Sup-
per Ball on Friday, the 29th of April, for which Messrs.
Coots and Tinoey's hood have been engaged. Judging
from the steady demand made daily for tickets, au early
application on the pan of those who have riot already
' secured them, is advimble. Dr. Heinrich Brockham, of
Le'psig, has accepted the office of vice-preaidmit, and will
be present at the Festival.

THE EXETER-HALL LECTURES.
(From tpt, Patriot.)

We are glad to be able to disburden the Com-
mittee of the Young Men's Christian Association from
sonic, at least, of the able responsibility which would
have rated upon them if they had vetoed without explana-
tion the customary publication in a volume of the recent
series of Exeter-hall Lectures. It is their desire that it
may be distinctly understood that they did not presume to
pas any censure upon the lectures, and that they were
induenced by other motives than those which certain °bane-
rootlet journalists have suggested. The announcement
made by the Record last week conveys an entirely false
impression. We are gratified to learn that • large
majority of the central committee were of opinion
that the volume of lectures ought to be published
vs usual, and that there was nothing in Professor
Owee's lecture which would justify them in excluding it
from the volume, or in any way departing from the ordinary
nurse. After a very long discussion the following resolution
was carried by a majority--• minority still battling for the
publication at all risks :—" That, inasmuch as certain
members of the association have expressed cooscientious
objectious to statements in the lectures of the series 184;3-4,
the committee, whilst declining the responsibility of passing
an opinion upon the sentiments of individual lecturers, in
defereeire to these objection, resolves that the poblicatioo
of the completed volume shall not be proceeded with." This
resolution doss not perhaps very clearly express the feel-
ings of the majority of the committee, who would without
hesitation have ordered the publication of the volume to
proceed had not certain inticential supporters of the amnia.
two declared that they had such strong contentious objec-
tins tosome parts of Profaner Owen's lecture that they should
be obliged to withdraw their countenance from the asso-
ciatioo altogether if that comae ware adopted. The rm.
mines had, therefore, to decide whether they would pub-
lish at the risk of a @aconite which would involve serious
damage not only to the funds but to the peest,ye of the
society ; and considerations sot simply of prudence. but of
Christian forbearanee and of personal attachment to ho-
noured individuals who bad long and warmly supported the
iestitutioo, prevailed. There were some who thought, and
rightly, se we jodge, that there was something due to the
cause of truth, and something also to the lecturers, which
required that the addresses should be published as here-
tofore; but the public will sot be inclined to judge
the committee very hanhly whoa they understand
the difiiculty in which they were placed, and
especially when they are compurited of all sympathy
with the ignorant objections which have been taken to
Professor Owen admirable address. It would have been
one of the most melancholy and mischievous eveota of the
tune if the assoziation bad refused to print that lecture for
the reasons winch have been advanced by the men who are
Lent on divorcing science and religion, add setting the Bible
in antagonism to all the inquiries and investigations of
modern philosophy. If that spirit had ruled is the councils
of the society, it would have converted the Young Ifee's
Christian Associatioc into a trainingechool for infidelity,
and furnished educated sceptics with good cause for so,fling
at religious people. Bat the parenthetic clause in the redo-
lotion was inserted with the express purpose of exempting
the committee from any suspicion of having censored the
lecturers of the past ensile by not publishing the annual
volume ; and with the explanation, which will be given is
• the socioty's own publications, it will no doubt answer its
end. The publishers, who have already printed the lectures
separately, intend, as we understand, immediately to bring
' out a reissue of Professor Owen's address, sod they will also
• probably print the whole series in a volume en their own
account,

DEAR tea IN Scl4Ni E IN THE UNIVERSITY OF
is well known that the Univenity of Lon-
don has for some time given the degrees of "Bachelor sod
Inctoe of &ince," and that Oxford has recently permitted
its iotending graduates to select the sciences as alternative
subjects is the higher examinations. The Seoatus Academi-
cue of the University of Edishargh has tow matured •
az.beme for granting degree" in science. It is made oompul-
eory on intending graduates that they should poseess •
liberal education ; sod if they have not the evidence of this,
by holding the degree of M.A., they are required to pais
• prelimisary examination in the usual breeches
of a fibers! education. The scientific examinations
are to be of • searching kind. Before • caodidate can be-
come a Bachelor to Science he must pan two examinations,
the first of which requires a general knowledge of the
mathematical, physical, and ',store' menaces. and the
second • more thorough acquaintance with certain pro.
teased sciences. If the bachelor proceed to his doctorate,
he has to specialise his studies still further by limiting
himself to a particular science. in which he must exhibit •
profound knowledge. This scheme of new degrees is also
extended to the menial sciences and to the science of lam
g-uage. But for then subjects the previous degree of N.A.
is seam:alai, and will o.nreepond to the B. Sc. degree is the
case of the physical and natural sosionoss.—Scotrman.
MESsRs. Bluetits and Sore, tempted by the
sn,,ess which has attended their endeavours to check the
monopoly existing In the look trade, and who claim some credit
for the introduction of cheap literature, have now directed their
attention to the vast profits of the fancy and ststionery trade.
an I have opened additinnal premises in Leicester square, oppo.
site their old establishment The goods supplied have been care-
fully selected front the stocks of the best makers. and are marked
In pWn figures at the lowest potable prior for cash lady,
wivarto.—tAilveltiorasst.J