The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-23 00:00:00

THEATRES.

DRURY-LAYE.—Another morning performance of the
magnificent pantomime of Jack and Jill takes place to-
morrow, at two o'clock. These morning performances,
which were first given by the enterprising lessee of this
theatre, are now found to be most attractive, as they
enable those "home for the holidays " to see a panto-
mime without the disagreeables of a snowy evening. We
must congratulate Mr. Smith on the success that has
hitherto attended all his efforts, and we hope that the
crowded audiences that have always assembled within
the walls of " Old Drury " on the occasion of his
morning performances will long continue. It is almost
needless to remark that the pantomime increases in at-
traction every evening it is represented.
HATMARKET.—Last evening Mr. Compton appeared
for the first time in the character of Paul Pry, and we
have never seen the part better played than on this occa-
sion. The character, in the hands of those who have of
late performed the part, has been very much mistaken,
and the curious gentleman has often been made an • im-
pudent low-bred fellow, but in the hands of Mr. Comp-
ton all the points in the part were beautifully brought
out, and since the days of Liston we have not had a treat
equal to that of last evening. The pantomime at this
theatre continues its career of popularity, and will do
so, we have no doubt, till the lessee is called upon for
his Easter offering.
OLYMPIO.—A. new comedetta, entitled Tit for Tat,
was produced here for the first time last evening. The
principal parts were sustained by Messrs. Emery, Rob-
son, and Wigan. It was quite successful.

CHAPTER OF THE BAIL—We believe it is the inten-
tion of her Majesty, shortly after her arrival in London
for the season, to hold a chapter of the above distin-
guished order, of which Prince Albert is Grand Master,
for the purpose of investing Lieutenant General Sir De
Lacy Evans (now a Knight Commander) and Major-
General the Earl of Cardigan, who distinguished himself
by his heroism at Balaklava, with the insignia of the
grand cordon of the order.
Her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness
Prince Albert have each presented another donation of
201. to the Home and Colonial School Society, of which
they are the patrons. This society has always 150
female teachers in training, and 600 children under in-
struction in their model schools in Gray's-inn-road.
The Earl of Dalkeitb, M.P., who has been on a visit
to Lord John Scott, at his seat, near Rugby, comes to
town at the close of the week. The Duke and Duchess
of Buccleuch and family are still staying at Bowhill,
N.B. _ _

The Earl of Caledon is reported to be seriously indis-
posed at his seat in Ireland.
Tiscount Palmerston arrived in town last evening
from his seat, Broadlands Hants.
Lord Seymour, who has been with Lady Seymour
and family at Maiden Bradley, Wilts, returns to town
to-day to attend to his Parliamentary duties.
The first meeting of the Fox Club will take place at
Brooks's, on Saturday next, the 27th instant, when a
large meeting is expected.
The settling day for the scrip of the Scinde Railway
is fixed for Friday, the 26th, and the shares are to be
marked in the official list.
The official Mtes have commenced in Paris. After a
dinner on -Wednesday M. de Morey gave his guests a
charming concert, at which Mme. Bosio, Mine. Barghi,
MM. Graviani, and Nera Baraldi assisted.
THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY CO3IPANY.—The
cers of this corps entertained, on Saturday last, Major
11. Reed, M.P. for Abingdon, with a sumptuous mess
dinner, at their head quarters, Finsbury. Major Reed has
been recently appointed to take the active duties of the
regiment, in consequence of Lieut.-Colonel Fitzroy's civil
services being required at the Home-office, which pre-
ye ited him from taking the command. Major Reed
has already made some valuable suggestions for the alte-
rations of the uniform of the corps, and has substituted
for the shako the new pattern bearskin cap, and ex-
pressed his intention to offer immediately to the Go-
vernment the services of the regiment. Both officers
and men are anxious for duty, and this announcement
has therefore been received with enthusiasm. Major
Reed, on his health being proposed by the senior Major,
Barnard (who is about to retire), made a spirited and
appropriate reply, and was warmly congratulated upon
his proposed introduction of fresh energy into the corps
for its greater efficiency.