The Express.
London, England, 1866-08-28 00:00:00

ALIiAMBRA.

A change in the musical arrangements was
made ►t this theatre of varieties last night, which may be
regarded as the first step towards turning music-balls into
comic opersehouses. The old operatic " selection"--that
somewhat dismal array of singers in evening dreae who
stand in a stiff row from one side of the stage to the other
—was taken out of the programme, and its
place was supplied with a new and increased
orchestra of forty performers under the able and
spirited direction of M. Ririe**. M. Ririe*
is one of the mast accomplished conductors in London ;
for four years he has had the management of the orchestra
at the Adelphi, and his engagement at the Alhambra *a
sufficient proof, if any were needed, that mane-halls can
attract talent from theatres if they tan afford to pay for it.
The Alhambra band is now one of the finest in London,
excepting those of the opera-houses, and it is quite
able to accompany any dramatic music that the proposed
change in the theatrical laws may allow it to accompany.

MR. J. L. Too Le's BaxErrr.—This deservedly
popular comedian will take his annual benefit at the
Adelpbi Theatre to-morrow, on which occasion he will
revive Paul Pry, and appear in a new farce. After his
benefit Mr. Toole will leave London on a long provincial
tour, and will not return to the Adelphi until Christmas.

RSTI7RN OF PRINCE AND PRINCESS CHEISTLLS.
—Yesterday afternoon their Royal Highnesses Prince sad
Princess Christian of Sohleorig-Holstein, attended by
Major-General Seymour and Lady Susan Melville, left
Boulogne en route for Windsor Castle. Their royal
highnesses, who for the last few days have been residing at
the British embassy in Paris, embarked on board the Vivid,
Commander Sullivan, and left Boulogne harbour at 20
minutes to 3 o'clock, and arrived at Folkestone at half-past
4 o'clock. The pier was crowded by a fashionable assem-
blage, among whom were the Duke and Duchess de Nemours
and Princess Marie d'Orleans. The Mayor was present oaths
part of the oorpontion, Mr. J. Crick representing the railway
company, and Captain Goodman the harbour authorities.
The royal train quitted the station shortly after 5 o'clock.
The prime and princess travelled via Ashford, Tunbridge,
and Redhill to London-bridge, which was reached at 7.50,
and the necessary arrangements for the progress of the train
having been made by Kern. Eborall and Knight, of the
South Radom line, the saloon was attached to a special
train, and proceeded on its way to Windsor, vie. Waterloo
and ltichmord. Windsor was reached about 8.45 p.m.,
when the prince and princess immediately drove to the
Castle, where a suite of rooms had been fitted up in the
York Tower for their reception. Their royal highnesses
will join the Queen at Balmoral within the next few
days, and will accordingly leave Windsor on Thursday, for
the north, Frogmore House not being quite ready for their
occupation.
The Duke of Leinster has left town for Ampthill
Park, Bedfordshire, on a visit to Mr. Repton, M.P., and
Lady Jane Repton.

Lord and Lady Londesborough have left their
seat, Grimston Park, near Tadcarter, to visit the Earl and
Countess of Kinnoul at Dupplin Castle, near Perth.

Lord and Lady Alfred Paget have gone on a tour
of its to Ireland, having in the first instance repaired to
the Counter Dowager of Liatowel's seat in Limerick.

The Right Hun. Sir John Pakington,
M.P., First Lord of the Admiralty, accompanied by the
Lords Commissioners, visit Plymouth and Davenport on
Thursday next. After their visit, which will, of course,
occupy several days, the First Lord and Commissioners of
the Admiralty will proceed to Queenstown on their tour of
inspection.
The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., has
left town to visit the Bishop of Salisbury at the Episcopal
Palace of Salisbury. The right hon. gentleman and Mrs.
Gladstone are not expected to leave London for the Con-
tinent until the early part of next month.
DEATH or GENZRAL SIR CHARLZI

This distinguished officer died • few days ago at Haat
House, Hastings, at • great age. He entered the Marines
as far back as February, 1798, when he wu appointed
omnd-lieutenant. He was attached to Lord Nelson's
squadron off Boulogne. When lieutenant he commanded a
detachment of Marines, landed at Port Jackson (Sydney)
during an insurrection of convicts in March, 1804, and was
mainly instrumental in restoring tranquillity. He tarred
in the boat' of the Minerva at the capture, under Fort
Finisterre, of five vessels in June, 1806. In July following,
in • barge belonging to the /finery', when 50 miles from
where the frigate lay at anchor, he captured the Spanish
privateer Buena Dicha after a sharp conflict. He also
commanded • boat at the capture of a Spanish gunboat
at Cerra, and he commanded the Marines at the storming
of Fort Finisterre in 1806 and 1807, being the first to enter
the fort. He served in boats at the capture of the Sish
ship San Josef in the Bay of Aran, where he landed, nd
made a prisoner of the commodore. In command of the
Marines he isolated at the capture of Guardia. He was
slightly wounded in cutting out the French corvette La
Moselle from under • battery in Basque Roads. Among
other gallant actions he served at the taking of Camarinas.
During his services he was wounded in his right arm,
which was amputated. The pliant officer received •
sword of honour from the Patriotic Fund for his services.
From 1838 to 1844 he commanded the Royal Marine Artil-
lery.. In 1831 he was rude a Knight of the Royal Hano-
verian Order, and in April, 1865, was nominated a Knight
Commander of the Order of the Bath. His commisnons
bore data as annexed ;.—Second lieutenant, Feb. 17, 1798 ;
lieutenant, Der.. 21, 1803 ; captain April 13 1813 ; major,
• Jan. 10, 1837 ; lieutenant-colonel, July 10, 1837 ; colonel,
; July 10, 1844 ; ma .general, June 20,1854 ; lieutenant-
. general, June 20,1855 ; and general, July 1,1857.
We are authorised to state that, to enable the

public to inspect the Bowers and plants in the Royal Hor-
ticultural Gardens with greater quiet than wee practicable
yesterday, the council have determined to open the garden
free on every Wednesday during the months of September

and October.