The Sun.
London, England, 1855-11-08 00:00:00

A GRAND HALL.

for Public Ifeeti4gs, dze„ whereto, in the easiest manner, and
under the cheapest terms the circumstances will allow, " The
people" should be admitted to all the comfort, gratification,
and conveniences that the West-end Club affords to the aris-
tocrat,

Mr• E T. Smith, to whorn.the merit of this patriotic pro-
ject belonzs, is determined to'carry it out by means of a Joint-
Stock Company, established on the principle of Limited Liabi-
lity. He has already secured the assistance of several men,
whose position, talents, and national feelings will be of the
greatest service to the project, and who, lo)king far beyond
the immediate results, fee in such a project an effective
moans of advancing the true civilisation of all within the
pale of an, artificial community.
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- As it is a project which has for its aim national advantages,
by aiding in the improvement of the manners and morals of
the people, it is one which may claim assistance from men
(and women) of all professiors of religion and all classes of
society.
The Company will commence its operations by building a
spacious, handsome, and well-ventilated Hall, capable of
holding at least 7,000 persons at one time, which will be de-
corated in an artistic style, a., ,d will have in it a largo and
well-selected Library, Maps, Plans, and Engravings, and all
that can illustrate the great public events of the day.
Music and concerts will be occasionally introduced as mat-
ters of recreation ; and also, at certain seasons, eTplanatory
lectures, from men of the very highest position in their va-
rious protlssions. In this respect it will seek to stand in the
same relation to the working, that the Royal Society does to
the aristocratic classes.

Everything that can soothe the weary worker and relieve
the toiling man, and at the same time invigorate the mind,
will be devised. It is intended essentially to be a place of
recreation and relief, but still conducted so that a great deal
of indirect and useful information shall almost unconsciously
be obtained; a place where conversation may be enjoyed,
intelligence acquired, and that social intercourse take place
necessary to all sorts and conditions of men.

It is estimated that for a subseription of one shilling weekly,
the payment of which will suit the convenience of all classes,
a working man shill have access to the Library, News-room,
and Lectures, and the occasional concerts, balls, and celebra-
tions which will be given.
The funds requisite, for the erection of the necessary
buildings, dec., are proposed to be raised by means of a Joint-
Stock Company with limited liability, having a capital of
15,0001., consisting of 6,000 shares, of 21. 10s. each; 105. to
be paid on allotment, and the remainder by suitable instal-
ments during the progress of the works ; or-by a subscription
of one shilling weekly, at the end of twelve months a work-
ing man will become proprietor of a share in the building,
and a vote in the direction and management of the Club.
The amount of the shares is purposely fixed at so low a
sum as to give working mon an opportunity of becoming
shareholders, and participating in the Profit which, on the
safest data, it has been computed must arise to the proprie-
tors. A per tentage not exceeding 10/. per 100/, will be paid
to the shareholders, and all profits above that amount will be
expended upon the extension of the Institution itself and its
Library.

privileges as
as in
if
rddition to
Every holder of fire shares will bperie
the above per tentage, to the same
he were
a personal subscriber to the Institution. Arrangoelinints will be made by which the wives and children
will he admitted to all the advantges of the Institution,
both for the purposes of recreation and education, on the
most easy terms
A code of rules and regulations will shortly be issued by
the Managing Committee, and plans of the building will be
exhibited by: the architects engaged. In the meantime, all
applications for shares and other information are requested to
be made to Mr. E. T. Smith, Theatre Royal, Drury•lane.

THEATRE ROYAL, II 'V MAR IC ET.
Under the Management of Mr. BuckstOne. •
THIS EVENING,
Will he performed THE POOR GENTLEMAN. Characters by
Messrs. Chippendale, E. Villiers, W. Farren, Howe, and Compton;
Mrs. Poynter, and Miss swanborough.
Followed by THE LITTLE TRy A.SITRE.
To conch:ale with LOLGINGIS FOR SINGLE GENTLEMEN.

4.)y-t l' tiA NCESS'S raz.vritz, OXFORD-STREET.
Under tho Management of Mr. Cuaizas KEAN.
THIS EVENIXO
Will be presented THE WONDERFUL WOILAN. Characters by
Messrs. F. Matthews, D. Fisher, Cathcart, Everett, and Miss
Heath.

After whlch, 111 E HEIR AT LAW.
To conclude with A. GA.Nr, OF ROMPS.

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Proprietor, Mr, 8.a." ROYALADMIXHI,
Web9ter.—Direetres3, Madame Celeste.
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Agatha, 3115. s Windham.
Followed by VALENTINE AND ORSON',
After which, the Faroe of THE £10) ..N•yr E.

• ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, lir. J. H. Anderson, 18, Norfolk-street, Strana.
Intireased Attract!ons, and SUCC.ISS in equal ratio I
Tilt& -AND EVERY EVEN £N, at Eight o'clock,

'oe presentet with entirely New and Magnificent .appoint-
ments, Num° and MY'S rEftY in twelve acts, arranged in two
Puts, by Professor Anderson.

After which, the startling illustrationg of Spirit-naPping. HALF-
;vim TELE SPIRIT,4, being tha most surprising and
At-resting aeries of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.

Revival, in an improved form, of the astounding novelty which
startled Leiden 10 years ago, the GREAT GUN TRICK !
Prices of adadsaioa:—Private Bsxes 1/. 113. 61. and IL 19- ;
Or Stalls, 43.; Dregs Boxes, 33 ; Upper toxe3, 23.;
daily.
Is.; Gar-erY. No llalf-prlce. Box-olThe. open item 11 to 6

GranJ
Doors open at Morning
Ilalf. Performance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock past One.

ir)""171-11--"IC THEATRE.
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TI, (3 ENRITING. -
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wdi be presented, TO OBLIGE BENSON', In which Messrs.
Emery, F, RObir4F4le, Mrs. Stirling, and miss Ternan will appear.
After which, STILL WATEIIi RUN DEEP.
Followed by CATCIIING A MERMAID.