The Sun.
London, England, 1855-07-23 00:00:00

THE ROYAL LONDON EISTEDDVOD.

This festival will be held on the 25th inst., at St. Mar-
tin's Hall, under the patronage of her Majesty, the
Prince Consort, and his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales.

The following is a list of the prizes and subjects :---
For the best awdi on patriotism (Gwladgarwch), a
prize of twenty guineas.
Forthe best marwnad (elegy), in Welsh, to the memory
of the late Marquis of Anglesey, a prize of ten guineas.
For the best pryddet on the expedition to the Crimea
and the siege of Sebastopol, a prize of ten guineas.
For the best cywydd to London, a prize of five guineas.
For the best six englynion to be placed upon the tomb-
stone of the late Rev. John Elias, a prize of six guineas.
Eor the best roarwrad (elegy), in Welsh, to the memory
of the late 20ev. Evaa Evans (leuan Glan Geirionydd),
a prize of ten guineas.
For the best anthem on the " Magnificat," or "Can
y Forwyn Fair," a prize of five guineas.
For the best Welsh song of three stanzas to the Prince
of Wale;:, adapted to the air of "The Rising of the
Lark" (for the metre, see Mrs. Elemans's song, " Saw
ye the blazing star l"), a prize of three guineas.
For the best English song of three stanzas to the
Prince of Wales, on the same metro as the above, a
prize of three guineas.
For the best Englyn on " Y Morgrugyn," a prize of
one guinea.
For the best essay, in English, on the geology of
Wales, and the developement of its mineral resources, 4
prize of ten guineas.
For the best essay, in English or Welsh, upon the
present alliance between France and England, and its
probable influence upon the civilisation of the world, a
prize of ton guineas.
For the best essay, in English, on the system of edu-
cation best adapted to the Principality of Wales, a prize
of guineas.

ror the best essay, in Welsh, on cottage gardening, a
prize of five guineas.
For the best player on the Welsh harp, a prize of five
guineas ; for the second, a prize of two guineas.
For the best Pennillion singer, a priee of two guineas.
A prize of three guineas, by Dr. Roberts, for the best
monody, in Welsh or English, to the memory of the late
Captain Richard Lloyd Edwards, of Nanhoron.
A prize of two guineas, by Lady Hall (Gweynen
Gwent), for the best Welsh song (finishing with an cube-
glum on the true Cymro), descriptive of the manners,
aft-ctation, and language of the modern Dic Shion
Dafydd.
A prize of three guineas, by the London Welsh Pa-
triotic Society, for the best six verses, in Welsh or Eng-
lisb, to the memory of Miss Ana,n Nest Jones, the only
chld of Mr. William Jones (Gwrgant).
A prize of five guineas, by Lacly Jones Parry, of Ma-
dryn-psrk, for the hest manvnad (elegy) to the memory
of the late General Sir Love Jones Parry.

LOYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT
GARDEN.—On TUESDAY next, July 24, will be performed
(for the Third Time) Meyerbeer's New Grand Opera,
L'ETOILE DU NORD.

EXTRA NIGII.
On THURSDAY next, July 26, will be performed (for the Fourth
Time) Meyerbeer's New Grand Opera,
L'ETOILE DU NORD.

LAST APPEARANCE OF MADAME GRISI•
LAST APPEARANCE OF SIGNOR MARIO.
LAST NIGHT OF " LES HUGUENOTS."
The Directors have the honour to announce that the engagements
of Madame Gaisi and Signor Memo will terminate on SATURDAY
NEXT, July 28, on which occasion will be performed (for the Last
'Time this Season) Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LES HUGUENOTS.

Valentine — • • •Madame GRIST.
Raoul.— • ....... • • ....signor MARIO.
(Being most positively their Last Appearance this Season.)

ROYAL OPERA, DRITRY.LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Will be performed THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Characters by
Messrs. H. Braham, J. Raiford, H. Corti, and Elliot Galen ; and
Lucy Elliot.
To be followed by a Ballet.
Prices of admission :—To the two galleries. 6d.; second circle of
boxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 29. 6d. ; gals, 4s. ; private boxes to
admit two persons, 10s, 6d.; four persons, one guinea. BOX-Off:We
open from 10 to 6 daily.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
ITader the management of Mr. Backatenei
Tun EVENDIG.
Will be performed WIFE OR NO WIFE.
fter which, the Ballet of the TWO PRETTY WOMEN.
To be followed by ONLY A HALFPENNY.
After which. THE GALICIAN FETE.
To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET•
Under the Management of Mr. CHAIM KERN..
THIS EVENING,
Win be performed HOW STOUT YOU'RE GETTING.
To conclude with KING HENRY THE EIGHTH. Queen Ka-
tharine, Mrs. C. Kean ; Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. C. Kean.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPILL
proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directrees, MsAlone Celesta.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed HELPING HANDS. Characters by Messrs.
B. Webster, Keeley, L. Murray, C. Selby, &c. ; Madame Celeste,
Mrs. Keeley, &c.
After which, FRATERNISATION;
To conclude with OPEN SESAME ; or, A Night with the Forty
Thieves. Characters by Messrs. P. Bedford and Keeley; Misses
Wuolgar, Cuthbert, Wyndham, 52. Keeley, and Mrs. Keeley.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE:
Lessee and Manager. Mr. A. Wigan;

THIS EVENING.

Will be performed PERFECT CONFIDENCE. Characters by
:gems. F. Robson and G. Vining; Miss Marston and Miss Bromley.
Followed by PLOT AND PASSION. Characters by Mr. F.
Robson, and Mr. A. Wigan ; Mrs. Stirling, and 31iss Brom`ey.
To conclude with THE WANDERING MINSTREL. Jem
Bags, Mr. F. Robson.

ROYAL tTRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca UMW,.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed TIIE MAID OF CROISSEY; or, Theresa's
Vow.
Followed by THE FLITCH OF 13,',C0N.
After winch, THE SP.s.NISH DANCERS
To conclude with MARRIED DAUGHTERS ASD YOUNG
HUSBANDS.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Mana:rer, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Tremendous and unexampled hit !
THIS EVENING,
Lord Byron's MAZEPPA ; or, the Wild Florae. now first acted
under Mr. William Cooke's management, and with his superb
Mazeppa highly-trained horses, whose docility andcle. tactability have
created a perfect furore in this magnificent spectar
To conclude with EQ(3E:AT g lAN FE A.TS in the ARENA of ARTS,
by Artistes of first-class celebrity.
Four. Stage Mailager, Mr. W.
Sox-office open from Eleven rill
West. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
w. Cooke, Inn.

MGR WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tilts DAT .....110111ing 38 alin.after 7 I Evening 2nain. aft. 8
tc,..Mcaßovi • Iftorn!ng 35 min.after 8 1 Evening 9min. aft. 9

TEEL WFATHER.--Birs Orme, July 22,
TEINBXONNTER, IN THR SHAWL
75—'iighest since noon yesterday.
58—lowest this morning and during the night.
75—this day, at noon.
BABoxrrEtt, 30'28.
WIND, westerly, inclining to south.—Splendid, glowing
and growing summer weather.
JULY 23.
78—highest since noon yesterday.
62 —lowest this morning and during the night.
70 —this day at noon.
BAROMWrEB,
' WIND, S.W.—Light, with dull weather and partial fog.

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