The Express.
London, England, 1867-07-30 00:00:00

ADELPHI.

Last night Mr. and Mrs. Billington took their
annual benefit at this house, and secured a large end
fashionable audience, who filled every seat, and gave the
benviciares • very warm and friendly greeting. The plays
selected brought back three old Adelphi favourites—Mr.
Toole, Mrs. Alfred Mellon, and Mr. Paul Bedford—who
have been pushed on one side to make way for attempts
to represent Shakespeare's comedy and Bulwer's electro-
plated sentiment with one twinkling star—Miss Terry—
and a wretched general company. Last night very little
was done that was beyond the capacity of the actors, and
not more than might be expected from people
who gladly seise an opportunity of rubbing off
a little of that rust which will accumulate
even on the best artistes who are used for little more
than to " ploy in " audiences and " play them oat*
again. Mr. Billington played Sir Charles Coldstream,
and Mrs. Billingtos Lady Clutterhuck, in Used Up ; they
also appeared as Ham Stanley and Mrs. Subtle in Paul
Pry, and Mn. Billington represented Margery for the first
time in A Rough Diamond, Mr. John Claris representing
Cousin Joe, and a young dotoutashe—Miss Emily Mellor—
playing Lady Plato. Mr. J. L. Toole's perforreanee of
Pas/ Pry—s, slight imitation of the late Mr. Wright
being noted—was most humorous and artistic ; and not the
least intesestingevent of the evening was Mrs. Mellon's re-
appearance en the stags as Phoebe. It le needless to my
that she was warmly—almost affectionately —welsomed ;
and Mr. Paul Bedford shared in the honours of this old
Adelphi " night, when he came on to sing the well-known
song of " Jolly Nose." Playgoers mr.y be stupid, but
they have hearts and memories, and though much may be
said against the benefit system, it serves to promote •
friendly feeling between actors and the public.

FRENCH PLAYS, ST. JAim's THEATRE. —IIiII
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, aooompsnied by his
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of
Sutherland, and the Duke and Duchess of Manchester
honoured the performances at this theatre with their pre-
sence last evening.

*purting inttiltgente.

TATrERSALL'S.-MOIMAL

To-day there was but a sprinkling of members, most of whom
apparently attended just to see bow matters were going on at
any rate, not a bet was laid. The attention of the subscribers
was called to a portrait of Admiral Bons, engraved by Mr. J.
Feed from an original oil painting by Mr. 11. Weigel'. In this
portrait the familiar features of the "Nestor of the Turf" are
reproduced wit► astonishing fidelity, while the attitude, cos-
tume, and accessories contribute to make up an escelknt pie-
tore. It is a resemblance In every way worthy of one who has
gained from all dames oftrfltes equal admiration for his abili-
ties and respect for his ghtforwardness.

BETTING IN LONDON.—McamAY.

Although the clubs were not over numerous! attended, •
fair amount of business was transacted. The s' Cup
furnished a hot favourite in Wobey, about whom 1,000 to 100
was takes to one bet, and before business closed 8 to 1 found
ready takers. A large number of other horses were backed for
this race. One noteworthy Incident was the decline of Sultan,
against whom 20 to 1 was in the esd offered without • nape=
and his place Highland Sister became •
favourite at 100 to 7. For the Goodwood Stakes, Jezebel
still further improved her position, as little as 4 to 1 being
accepted. bowers also had • very healthy appearance, 600 to
100 befog booked in one bet, and the amine rate of odds con-
tenting her backers generally. Vici was 111 good request ; 000 to
100 was hooked about him by owl of his supporters, and subse-
quently Bto 1 was readily accepted. Wild Brier had an upward
tendency, and met with quiet support at 11 to 1. Vita and
Clarice were moderately befriended at their respective
ff quota-
tions. Lucifer appeared to have " had • bad night,' gradually
receding from 10 to 50 to 1 and at the finish being altotether
friendless. Gay of Warwick was still Is " queer street," re-
peated offers of 100 to 8, and later on 100 to 7, eliciting no re-
spouse. For the Cup Vauban was so decided • favourite that
100 to 80 was taken twice. 6 to 2 was offered eget Regalia.
Lecturer for • longtime looked hope's's, offers of 6 to 1 not
11):41 takers, but just on the breaking up of business LlOO was
at 4to 1. The remaining transactions require no further
notice than la to be found in the following quotaticess:

STEWARDS' CUP.
ato 1 2601 Woolley (t) 20 to 1 apt Mao & off)
100 to 7 Illsilandftter 21 to 1 Czar (t off)
(t) 100 to 30 Friday (t)
100 to 6 JeonleDeaos(t) 600 bib Ls Maudito ft)
100 to 6 lomeop (t) 106 to 3 Armonrer (5)
20 100
to Ito
Abwraeo D) it) 60 to 1 Mewl°, (t)

STAKIN.
100 to 7 agst Guy of War-
wick oiT)
16 to 1 Clarice ~t)
NI to 1 Lucifer toff)
1000 to 40 Nine Itlme t)
1000 to lb Wild Agues (0)
GOODWOOD CUP._ _