The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-19 00:00:00

NOTTINGHAM.

Saturday night was one of the severest during the
frost. From the 10th to the 15th inclusive the thermo-
meter stood at 24, 20, 23, 24, 22, and 21 dsg. With
strong breezes from the north, the river Trent is blocked
up in many places—a milt favoured by the low state of
the river. During the period of the frost there have
been frequent falls of snow, but the quantity was very
small. Yesterday the sky was again very clear, with a
north wind, and hundreds of skaters were ou the canals.
In several places there are passages over the river Trent
(on the ice) which is of rare occurrence. Near Beeston
persons were yesterday skating on the river, with a fire
blazing in the centre of the stream.

WEATHER STATISTICS.—The following is an account
of the days for the last 25 years, when the thermometer,
acc,Jrding to an account kept by a gentleman at Exeter,
has ranged under 20, pointing out the coldest day :
Minimum of
Thermometer
Degrees.
••• 11
••• 13
••• 15
15
16

Year.

Day.

182
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2213 : •
1838
January 20 ~.
... • • •
1840
... ... December 16 ...
1841
January 8
... • • •
1843
... ... February 17
~.
... 18
.5
...
... March 14 and 17
... 15
1847 ......February 12
... .. 16
1853 ••• ••• Feb. 15 and Dec. 18 ... 18
1854 ••• •• . November 27 ... ••• 19
1855 ••• •• • February 15 . . 15
.. .. From this it will be seen that only on three occasions for
the last 25 years has the weather been colder than it was
on Witursclay last.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Prolarletor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Faa. 19,
Logue, and
be ~.-•
aneZ",,r,nad a new and orlginal Drama, Preceded by a Pro-
To JANET PRIDE.
To be followed by THE UNKNOWN AND THE BAYADERE.
Characters by biessra. r' Redford awl G. Lee ; Misses Woolgar and
Keeley, and Mdllea. la
L___"wta and Ilenoni.

ROYAL otYlarlc THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING', FEB. 19,
Which
Will
Messrs. FF. tßobhson, he presened te n
ew
A. Witedietta, called TIT FOR TAT, in
and Miss Maskell will appear.
gan
Followed by A LUCKY FRIDAY.
A ler which, a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled TUX YELLOW
D THE LING OF THE GOLD MINES. DWARF A-
Nurniond, Miss
MisE. s Characters
by 3{,.. Hobson, iss Julia St. George,
aid Mrs. Fitgallan.
Marston, Miss Bromley,

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
tinier the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THIS EVE=NING
Will b,icrtlzmed the popular Burietta, OUR NELLY. Principa
character, Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
After which, a new. Operatic Burlesque, entitled, ALONZO THE
BIZAVE.
To conclude with MOH LIFE BELOW STAIRS.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPEUTHEA

Lessee and :limner, 3fr. Win. Cooke.

TIIIS EVENING,

104th time, the BATTLE•
of the ALMA ! to which will iiliOrtly be
added, the Battles of Bslaklava and of Inkerinan.
After which, the Brilliant SCENES of EQUITATION in the
CIECLE.
To conclude with (the last week) the Grand Comic Pantomime
called GULLIVER and the LILLIPUTIANS; or, Harlequin and
Britannia.

On FRIDAY, a FREE BENEFIT in aid of the " Time" Fund for
the Relief of the Sick and wounded Soldiers.

l;ox••otlec open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
vfmt, Acting AtAn,tr, 31 tt, El Cooke. Ellfittiall Dirnctor,
us. NY. Cocke, put.

TUE WEATHER.—Sum Orrto", Feb. 18.
TEERMOMETEB, IN THE SHADE.
30 highest since noon yesterday.
21—lowest this morning and tiering the night.
30 —this day, at noon.
BAROMETEB, 30'12.
WIND, E. to S.E.—Light, with fine frosty and ■nn-
shiny weather. This is the coldest day yet, and all the
world are crowding to the Parke.
FEBRUARY 19.
32 —highest since noon yesterday.
21—lowest this morning and during the night.
34 —this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.05—falling.
WIND, S.E.—Light, with cloudy weather indicative of
a change.
On Wednesday last the thermometer was at 11 on
Blackheath.
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