The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-02 00:00:00

SURREY THEATRE.

An entirely new Bet of performances were introduced
last night at this theatre, three new entertainments be-
ing produced—The Flower Girl and the Convict Marquis,
a piece in three acts; Emigration, or Dome in the West,
a piece personal to Mr. MoVicker, the American come-
dian ; and a ballet, entitled Terror in a Tub, introduc-
ing Mr. Flexmore aildMademoiselle Auriol.

—The Plower Girl and the Convict Marquis is a piece hot
from the French oven, where such dramas are produced
in batches - and with a freshness and novelty that seem
to baffle the ingenuity of our native dramatists.
The authors of the 'dower Girl have contrived to make
a very interesting story, and though they are thoroughly
melodramatic in their treatment of the tale they have
given a reality to the personages and marked charac-
teristics to the dramatis persona, that, avoiding the ex-
ploded cant, render it really interesting.
The chief characters devolve on Miss Marriott as the
Flower Girl, and Mr. J. H. Rickards as the Marquis,
and they have not only great personal claims to repre-
sent such a manly hero and such a womanly heroine, but
act with much spirit and finesse. Miss Marriott is a
young lady possessing talent. She was greatly appre-
ciated and justly applauded. Mr. Rickards has a fine
manly person. Mr. Vollaire, as the villanous old notary,
justified the repute he has attained for enacting old men.
It is a careful and forcible personation. Mr. Widdi-
combs and Miss Emily Sanders enact the low comedy
of the piece. They are both excellent performers in this
line of character. The drama is in all respects well
acted, and put on the stage with the care that is now
universally manifested at this theatre,
and it was re-
ceived enthusiastically.
The American drama of Emigration is a vehicle for
Mr. McVicker, the American comedian.
The ballet, however, was the great feature of the
evening. Fleamore—the inimitable Flexmore— exhi-
bited his unrivalled skill under exceedingly favourable
circumstances. Hie grotesque attitudes combined
with extraordinary agility, flexibility, and—strange as it
may appear—grace, for every movement was the perfec-
tion of grace, showed that he had no competitor in the
walk which he has chalked out for himself, and in which
power,
as on many has descended
on
ne
hism ans thloeuolfdlletrsi.maßl Grimaldi, withwas ably s
doubleu
previous occasions, by Mdlle. Auriol, whose light and
a Tub would have succeeded under any cir-
picturesque dancing never appeared to greater advantage.
cTuermrsotr:cee, but with such support its triumph was
complete and decisive. 'We congratulate the enterprising
lessee on having been BO fortunate as to secure the in-
exhaustible services of these great artistes. We are con-
vinced that the liberality which procured so great a
treat for a Surrey audience will be duly appreciated by
those who were thereby enabled to afford an enthusiastic
reception to these old and highly meritorious favourites.

THE OPENING OF THE MEDICAL

SCHOOLS."

Yesterday the medical schools in connection with the
various metropolitan hospitals were occupied by in-
augural addresses from the principal professors. It is a
fact worth mentioning that the number of new students
at most of the hospitals has far exceeded that of any
former ye Ir.
At Guy's Hospital Dr. Gull delivered his introductory
lecture at the commencement of the session, in the
theatre of the hospital, which was crowded with stu-
dents and members of the profession.
At Westminster Hospital the introductory lecture at
this, the oldest metropolitan hospital supported by vo-
luntary contributions, was delivered by Mr. C. Brooke,
M.A. F.R.S., one of the surgeons of the hospital.
ACCharing-cross Hospital Dr. Hyde Salter delivered
the introductory lecture to a crowded audience, both of
students and strangers.
At King's College the inaugural lecture was delivered
by Dr. Lionel lhate, of Carey-street, professor of phy-
siology and morbid anatomy:
At London Hospital the inaugural lecture was deli-
vered by Dr. Andrew Clarke.
At St. George's Hospital there was an address to the
students at this hospital, the professors adhering to the
old practice of addressing the students and distributing
the prizes in May.
At -University College Hospital the inaugural lecture
at this hospital will be delivered this (Tuesday) after-
noon, by Professor Williamson, F.R.S.

A new weekly newspaper in modern Greek, and en
titled " Hymera;' has just appeared at Trieste.
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