The Sun.
London, England, 1855-04-10 00:00:00

STRAND THEATRE.

King Queer and his Daughters Three, the Easter novelty
• here, is, us its name will suggest, one of. the Shaksperiau
burlesques which have been produced in such numbers and
with so great Suss-33 at this theatre. The- main incilents
of'the original are followed pretty closely in the travestie,
except that, in deference to the festive season, the tragic
and to which Shaksp•Jre brings the principal personage of
the play is avoiled by the timely repentance of the two
ungrateful daughters, and the consequentrestoratioo of the
a.;ed monarch to his sceptre,.ankl the union of ConkLa
to Edgar, who has followed the Bing about in his wander-
ings in the guise of a " Wandering Minstrel." The great
strength of the piece, however, lies in the *songs, which
abound in suchmumbrs ens almost to entitle it to the de-
scripti,n of a musical entertainment, but, as the most of
the,e fall to the share of Miss Rebecca Isaacs, who com-
bines the parts of Cordelia and the Fool, the audience, it
may be taken for granted, have no reason to c?roplain.
Mr. J. Elford, as Kim, Queer, ail something more than
burlesque the deposed King; his acting at times was
mark d by an'energy and pathos which greatly contri-
buted to the success of the piece. We most not forget to
mcntion„too, the spilt and vivacity with which Miss F.
Beaumont played the part-of Oswald, who is. transformed
for the. nonce into a rakebelly page.. The dresSes, a la
Lech (in the "Comic ILstory of England"); are excellent,
aud the scenery and appJintments tasteful and elegant. .

CREMORNE GARDENS.
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yester-
day threw open the gates of Crernorne to the holiday-
makers. Notwithstanding that thetrees are leafless, and that
the place does not display the thousand natural beauties
which genial summer calls into being, there was a goodly
muster of visitors ; in .no small measure attracted, we may
presume, by the excellent entertainment which had been
provided for them. The great feature of the day was to
have been an allegory of the Goddess Flora, distributing
her spring favours from the car of a balloon ; but this the
boisterous state of the evening prevented from being car-
ried out, which, though felt by the visitors as a great dis-
appoi,:tment, was nevertheless borne with great good torn--
per, and rather appeared to increase the enjoyment of the
many good things which followed. We must not forget
the earlier. amusements. They wore excellent of their
kind, which will not be doubted when we meAion the
Russelli Brothers and Daughter, in their extraordinary
gymnastic efforts an 3 tight-rope performance, and Mackey,
the inimitable negro delineator. Of the dance-music by
Mr. Hayward and his talented b:nd, the illuminations,
and the pyrotechnic display, it is no more than justice to
say that they were excellent, fully bearing out the charac-
ter they have for so many seasons sustained.

MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITIONS,
EOsUSEhX
17aitEtlieToff°tNheS'Alma has
BuaFoun's p
been for some time past the chief attraction of the three
panoramas exhibited by the clever and diligent Mr. Bur-
ford, in L2icester-square. This picture has commanded a
vast measure of patronage, partly because of the grave and
peculiar interest attached to the subj .ct, and partly be-
cause of its extraordinary pictorial merit as a battle piece.
Let ui once more commend this fine painting to the notice
of the public.. It is quite equal in artistic excellence to
anything produced before under the joint hands of Mr.
Burford and his able coadjutor, Mr. Scions; and this is no
mean panegyric. The view of Berlin, we hear, will be
shortly removed to make way for a view of Sebastopol,
which, as it will occupy the largest of the three circles,
permitting the portraiture of the celebrated fortress and
its acce.=sorial features upon a large scale, will, doubtless,
prove enormously attractive.
GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION.—The events of the war
are copiously embodied at this poPular place of resort,
to which we have so often alluded in terms of praise
and admiration. The most recent pictures, as we have
before described, consist of the Battle of Inkerman, the
Storm in the Black Sea, and the memorable Cavalry Charge
at Balaklava, to which has just been added the Rail-
way at Brlaklava, the details of which are portrayed
with singular effect and apparent vraisemblance. , The ex-
hibition, at the present juncture, is one of great interest.
The artists have consulted the best authorities as regards
the localities which they have undertaken to illustrate, as-
sisted by sketches made upon the spot, and the narratives
of eye-witnesses. But it is not only as a pictorial record
of the Crimean war that the exhibition is remarkable. The
various scenes are treated with a degreeof skill which dis-
tinguishes them highly in an artistic point of view, excel-
lent drawing, luminous colouring, and force of contrast,
being uniformly conspicuous. An advantage of no small,
moment is found in the circumstance of Mr. Stocqueler
being still the individual whose function it is to explain
the pictures. This gentlenaan is probably one of the best
interlocutors of this class that we have. An easy maraner,
conversational fluency, and practical acquaintance with
the East, are not always the characteristics of Our public
lecturers:

PANOPTICON.—Efforts have been made by the directors
of this large establishment to replenish it with novelties
for the delectation and instruction of the holiday folks.
The dioramic views have consequently been multiplied,
and the scenes in the Crimea which are now on view aro
as good and effective as anything of the sort that from
time to time has come under our notice. The lectures on
popular science take place as usual, and there are some
elucidations of "Life in Pompeii," which, although we
have not yet witnessed them, are doubtless entertaining,
or a cspital subject has been indifferently treated, which
is not very likely to be the case. A dioramic view of the
moon tracing her way in the " starry heavens" is announced
for representatiun on Slturday morning. These several
matters, joined with the performance on the colossal
organ, the large electrical machine, the transparent diving
bell, the works of art; the scientific models, and the nume-
rous specimens of ingeuious handicraft with which the
place is crowded, to say nothing of the luminous fountain,
and the architectural wouders of the building itself, make
up a round of amusements- which cannot be surpassed in
interest and variety.
WILD'S GLopE.-7-Althpugh this superb illustration of
the physical geography of the earth can never fail to be
without public interest, the model of Sebastopol, which:is.
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the chief attenton. We have so often spoken of this
interesting delineation of the great fortress of the Crimea
and tiro surrounding country that allusion to it now is
almos'z; superfluous: It.drew a vast number of visitors
yesterdiy, who listened with great attention to the clear
and comprehensive description of the lecturers provided
by Mr. Wyld, and many impressions respecting the
stronghold and the operations of the war were ob-
tained which no account, " official" or "special," could
possibly of themselves suggest. The cast of the model,
taken a week or two since by Mr. Wyld to Paris,
has met with even a larger amount of public atten-
tion, and the approbation of the Emperor as to its truth
.has been testified in a marked and gratifying manner. We
may mention that the movements and positions of the
allied forces receive periodical correction as the reports
come over, and that the latest acts of hostility are dis-
cussed by the lecturers with a fulness that cannot but be
gravely intructive when the precise • spot and its 1:cal
beatings are under the eye of the spectator.
Loves LONDON SEASON. —Among the most popular
places of amusetnent row open is the Tipper Hall of the
Regent Gall. ty, Quadrant, which is. the present theatre of
the entertailtnents gi,en by sfr. L we, the well known
and much-Ltiltnired ventriloquist, w!lose dramatic and poll -
phonic powet PI are seperior to those of any other profes,cr
of the ventrilecieial art now lefore the public. The entei -
tairmicnt given last evening was th tt c Iliad " The L.uudon
Season;" :kn.l to witness it there assembled a numerous
and respectabla audience, wh;..se hearty 1 &tighter and re
petted plaudits testified to their abundant appreciation o,
the efferts-tuaele for theiraMusetnent.
KAHN.B 31usteum.—TI.j, p gallery of anatomical
models h is teceutly teen removed from the Stile Robin to
more commodious apartments at No. 4, Coventry street.
The collection now embraces an extensive variety of sub-
jects in illustration of the a:ll4)m.y of the human being,
and also the tiseases, the malformations, &c., tv which it is
liable. Dr. Kahn, whose industry iu g ,thkoing together
fresh models is no less remarkable than his ekill in produc-.
ing theta with life-like reality, is aided aby well-informed
and fluent expositor in the person of Dr. Sexton, whose
periodical lectures are of a class suited to the compreheu-
si:)n of the public generally. Knowledge of this kind is
not usually imparted in our systems of education ; but
acquaintance with the principles and machinery of
existence, of the local functions of the body, and of what
is likely to-impede or derange health, cannot surely be im-
proper or undesirable. It is this that Dr. Sexton essays
to instil by his daily discourses; and, as he confines him-
self to practical disquisitions upon the human frame, and
the wondrous machinery by which it acts, exception can
scarcely be taken as regards the propriety of popularly
discussing subjects hitherto confined to the professional or
purely scientific student.

THE ARGYLL ROOMS.—Since the inspiriting Polkas and
graceful Schottisches which were introduced by the in-
defatigable Jullien, we have had positively nothing worthy
of the appellation of a new dance to enliven the monoton-
ous round of our ball-room performances. In this Terpsi-
chorean stagnation our vivacious and inventive neighbours
the Drench, who invariably come to our aid under such
circumstances, have hit upon a new idea, which they have
worked out under the designation of "La Varsoviana,4
and M. Laurent has imported it to the Argyll Rooms. It
is a most graceful and fascinating dance, and at the same
time i 3 easily acquired. The music, which has been com-
posed by M. Laurent, is exceedingly pretty. We have
little doubt bUt that it will become a deeided ball-room
favourite.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE.—This most splendid of all
public exhibitions attracted yesterday no inconsiderable
share of the patronage of the London sight-seers. The
number of people who entered the Crystal Palace was,
perhaps, about 8,000 or 9,000, and we only wonder that a
still larger crowd did not assemble on such'an occasion to
witness such an unp•►ralleled collection of the brightest
and most beautiful creations of ancient and modern artistic
genius.

• \
MR. ALBERT SMITH'S ENTERTSINM ENT. —The pretty
Swiss Cottago at the Egyptian Hali was again opened last
night, and was of course crowded to excess.

FINE ARTS.
BRITISH MUSEUM.—Yesterday brought large numbers
of visitors to the B►itish Museum. When there are so
many objects to attract notice and divert attention, it it
natural that On so universal a hob: lay as E,,,ter Monday
all who are able shoul I avail themselves of the opportunity
of inspecting them. I.,tt/e alteration has taken place since
last E.tstex Li the upper part of the building, and though
11, •cessions to the collections a►e continuously made no
u,..w gallery Las been opened ; but on the ground floor a
handsome gallery has lately been thrown open to tht-
publil, h Greek and Roman sculpture, principally
from the Townley 'collection. Other galleries are in pre-
paration, and we may expect before long that a congreg,
Lion of sculpture of all ages and nations will be formed
e 1..) 'British Museum. - •

NNTIONAL GALLERY.—This gallery was thronged ye,-
terd3y with holiday viiitors, who amused themselves b)
the inspection of the fine works of art it contains. In ouc
of the rooms a-e tligpl,,yed several examples of meilimva.i
art; but these, though they excited the curiosity of some;
could hardy be supposed to contribute much to the general
e:itert,tiatnent. The principal attractions are' centred it,
tie great room, where the works of Titian, Itaffaelle, Mu-
tillo, Paul -Veronese, Rtibtns, Glands, and other-great
masters command the attrntration Of-all-who view them.
THE MUSEUM OF ORNAMENTAL ART A:TIMARLD-OROUGEI
HOUSE was a particular ottject_ of attraction to the holiddy
folks yestcyd,y, whe.rOceivea mach entertainment fron,
Ulu inspection of its collection of objcts of decorative art,
engraved armour, porcelain of the finest character and
most beautiful design, tapestry, bronzes, and works in
silver and'gold, carvings, painted glass, and in short of a
great rat icty of articles in the execution of which elegance
is combined with utility.

THE VEgliON COLLECTION, at kfarlborough House, was
visited by large numbers of persons yesterday.
BRITISH INSTITUTION.--Tke exhibition of pictures at
this institution, by living British artists, is generally very
well attended ; yesterday, of course, it received a conside
raMe accession to the usual number of its visitors.
NXTIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE FINE ARTS.—The same
remark may be made with regard to this exhibition, which
is,now opened at the Portland Gallery, opposite the Poly-
technic Institution. Considering its recent establishment
this society has made great progress, and the exhibition
yesterday received its due share of public patronage.
SOCIETY OF BRITISH ARTISTS.—This exhibition, which
has been open only a few days, displays a very good collec-
tion of works by living artists. It was well frequented
yesterday.

GREENWICH FAIR.
The weather is not very propitious for the pleasure-bunt-
ing population of a pent-up city in its annual tour to that
great resort of Cockneydwn—Careenwich fair. The sky
wears a threatening, lowering look, suggestive of April
showers, but an occasional gleam of sunshine offers a ray of
hope to those who, for weeks past, have looked forward
with that joy which labour alone can give to a great hob-
isy, and by land and water the impatient crowd be iegs
Loudon-b►iage. Hurrying on through the crowded streets,
or losing itself in intricate passages, on flows the tide
of human life ; or borne more rapidly along, dos,
packed in the little steamers cleaving tbeir way
on the pellucid bosom of Old Father Thames, all the
tame, women, and children in London seem bent on a
grand pilgrimage from west to east. Some divide their
favours between peony boats and second-class railway car.
riages. Others, again, brave the perils of the Pool, and
make the entire voyage perfectly reckless of the tales of
shipwreck of which they may have heard or read, and land
near that magnificent home where those whose youth
been passed in maintaining the supremacy of England find
in their age shelter and repose. The hardy skipper and the
sturdy railway official have busy times of it. There is a
good deal of pushing, and jostling, and scrambling for
places, as there is also in the higher world. Occasionally, a
husband has to deplore a temporary separation from his
wife and the provision basket—without which, by the
way, much to the chagrin of publicans and waiters, no true
Englishwoman ever undertakes ajourney—or a mother may
be heard deploring the waywardness of her progeny, but, as
a general rule, all are totally happy, and are, like sensible
people, prepared to make the best of it. We, too, have our
annual custom—that of desciibiug Greenwich Fair. How
are we to do it? All faits are very much alike. Green-
wich Fair is the same this year as it was last year, but
alas ! it is not the same as it was in the olden time. Its
glory is gradually and perceptibly departing. We will
not enter into a disquisition as to its cause ; we will only
express a hope that it is traceable to a higher and
more refined taste on the part of the people. Greenwich
Fair has still its attractions for those who delight in
shows, gingerbread, and confusion. The theatrical world
on a small scale is duly represented there—the tragic muse
being personified by the "decayed gentleman who lives
most upon his own mirth ;" and, by a strange antithesis,
laughter-loving comedy finds its exponent in some poor
player, bustling about with the perplexed and anxious air
of a man whohas the oppressive burden on his mind of pro-
moting other people's merriment; while music is rePLe-
sented by the historianof the doleful tale of " The pretty
little ratcatcher's daughter." Then there is the
whose education so strict an attention has been p,a±",:,-2z:LL
not only can ho name any card you may in your
tion haveselected, but he has taken out the csvil
studied
ins 11:s
ate
" learned " in that college wherein he had
youth. There are giants and iiwarfs, and also mei n.a ids, lent
these aro rather at a discount ie popular ,‘ f, your—
,a fact to
be attributed perhaps !o the recent rosta...l.,aons of a great
a
showman, i!lustrating how spell monst roTios may bo, "got
cuopn"fur tab, ai
helipeculiar
e to theliticat fortunateno
ftliollritieb PAH'', with
si
possessor. The &e-
-pliant, with a strong predilection for swallowing whole bass
Of cakes and oranges ; the African lion, and the
" Royal
Bengal tiger," are stern realities of a totally different class,
and as such receive with manifest indifference the homage
of the mob. Bidding adieu to caravans, booths, and merry-
go-rounds, avoiding the importunities of the privileged pro-
pi ietors of via/ions games of unknown origin, all of which
tend materially to reduce the amount of your superfluous
cash—shunning the hospitable invitations of persevering
touters to "excellent aceointnodation with tea and shrimps
t 9you wend your way to the glorious old
parkl sv. per head,"iLh fine old trees, and to the heath with its bracing
breezes. Hero the English nation seems to be engaged iu
asastpic-nic, with the object of devouring everything known
as "articles of general consumption." The demolition of beef
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