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The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-25

CHESHIRE.

A meeting of the Stockport, Timperley, and Altrincham
Company was held on Tuesday at the Sheffield Railway
Station, Manchester, Mr. James Marshall in the chair. The
report stated that £58,225 had been expended to Decemlier
31, making a total outlay on capital account of £156,929.
Five and a half miles of single line of pavement way had
been laid, and it was hoped to complete the works by
autumn.

A meeting of the Stockport and Woodley Junction Com-
pany was held, at which Mr. Marshall also presided.
$75,192 had been received, and £65,272 expended at the
31st December. The receipts on the line were increasing
satisfactorily. A dividend of per cent., payable on the
let of March, was declared.
A meeting of the Marple, New Mills, and Hayfield Junc-
tion line was also held at the same offices as the above, Mr.
N, Buckley in the chair. £95,397 had been received, and
London, England, 1864-02-25

STRATFORD-ON-AVON.

The report of the directors states that the balance of the
half year (£1,369) admits of a dividend on the ordinary shares
of 8s 6d per share (at the rate of £2 2s 6d per cent, for the
year ending the 31st December), which they recommend
should be declared.
London, England, 1864-02-25

WIIITEHAVEN AND FURNESS JUNCTION.

The directors' report states that the gross receipts show
an increase of £4,315 over the corresponding sa months of
1862, while, after appropriating an additional sum of £l,OOO
to maintenance of way account, the working expenses have
only increased by £1,739. The traffic receipts for the half-
year ending Dec. 31 amount to £22,897, against .018,583,
and the expenses to £10,826, against £9,088 for the corres-
ponding half of 1862. Looking at the great increase in the
traffic of the line during the past 12 months, and the pro-
spect of its continued augmentation, the directors have
thought it prudent to increase the amount agreed to be set
aside each half-year towards the renewal of the permanent
way and bridges, aad £2,000 has been appropriated in the
accounts for that purpose. All renewals of rolling stock
continue to be charged at once to revenue. The balance
available for dividend on the original shares, after all pre•
ferential charges have been satisfied, is £6,507, and from
this sum the directors recommend a dividend at the rate of
51 per cent. per annum, leaving £251. On capital account
£2,309 has been expended during the half-year in complet-
ing the doubling of the company's portion of the Cleator
line, in lengthening sidings at various stations, and other
minor works of improvement. Three new first•class car•
riages have also been purchased. The capital account shows
that £190,761 had been expended, but in consequence of the
great increase of traffic more rolling stock would be required,
and as all the capital had been expended, additional capital
would be required for that pug pose.
London, England, 1864-02-25

TAFF VALE.

The half-yearly meeting of proprietors was held on Tues-
day at Bristol—Mr. J. Poole in the chair.
The Secretary having read the report,
The CHAIRMAN said it was withno ordinary gratification
he met them to confirm the words of the report as to the
continued prosperity of the undertaking. The 10 per cent.
dividend had been fairly earned, and he had reason to be-
lieve that the enormous traffic brought down the line on the
last half-year would not be exceptional. They had, how-
ever, every accommodation for a much larger traffic. They
had paid off £120,000 4i preferential stock. A delay had
arisen in preparing the agreement between the Taff Vale
and the Penarth Dock and Hallow. Company. With
reference to bills before Parliament, he said the Taff Vale
was not singular in having raids made on them by
speculative lawyers and contractors. (Hear, hear.) Direc-
tors of railways were placed in this dificult position—
if a railway did not pay all their energies were directed to
develops the traffic ; and if it did pay they had to defend
themselves against the raids of those gentlemen to whom he
had alluded. He was sorry to say they had made raids on
them, but he hoped the vigilance of the Board would not
fail to protect their interests. (Hear, hear.) As regarded
tho proposal of the trustees of the Marquis of Bute to ex-
tend the dock accommodation at Cardiff, the Chairman
said the Board were prepared to meet the trustees in Par-
liament unless the Taff Vale were admitted to a share in
the general accommodation which all docks of such a capa-
city offered to tho public. The Chairman concluded by
moving the adoption of the report.
Mr. W. D. BusnEld, seconded the motion, which was
adopted unanimously, and a vote of thanks to the directors
terminated the proceedings.
London, England, 1864-02-25

TOTAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. under the
Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Cr°, ded with rank and fashion.—The New Comedy of THE
SILVER. LINING every Evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mathews, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Frank Matthews, and Mr. J.
L. Toole every evening. The following eminent artistes are
en7aged :—Mr. Benjamin Webster. Mr..T. L. To,le, Mr. Paul
Bedford, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Chas.
Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss A. Cottrell, Miss Fanny Josephs, Miss Went-
worth, and Mrs. Charles Slat'liews.
THIS EVENING, and during the Week, at 7 o'c'ock,
an entirely new Comedy, in a Acts, by Leicester Bucking-
ham, Esq., entitled TH F. SILVER 1./NI \l= : Mr. Charles
Mathews, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, Mr, John-
s'one, Mr. Montague ; Mrs. ( harles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, Miss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling.
To be followed by Mr. Charles Mathews just translated
from the French)in his characterlstic character of Un Anglais
Tinaide, entitled COOL AS A CUCUMBER.
To conclude with THE BIRTHPLACE OF DODGERS.
Mr. J. L. Toole,

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ON AND OFF.
To be followed by UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE. Mr.
3elford, Mr. Pars2lle; Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Thorne.
Ai ter which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEU3
11. ND EURYOICE: Messrs. Honey, Wood. James Fenton,
Mesdames Swanboronzh. Marie Wilton, Hughes, &o.
Concluding with MARGATE SANDS.
Commence at 7.

GRACE EGERTON (Mrs. George Case),
at the POLYGRAPHIC HALL, King William-
street (her THIRD SEASON in London), in her New and
highly successful Characteristic and Musical Entertainment
entitled "A DRAWING ROOM TO LET." EVERY
EVENING, at Eight (except Saturday).
Saturday Mornings at Three.
Stalls. 3s. ; unreserved seats, 2s. ; area, Is. Will continue
positively for a month only. Last performance March 12.

iTIFIE THIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN,"
Containing, the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,
Dan be had Every Evening of
G. R. GLENIE, NEWS AGENT,
No. 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park.

COALS.—The LILLESHAL I, COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis'.......2ts. per tan. Double 2ls. per ton.
Top Nut5........ .l9s. „
Deep 22g•
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
Westbourue Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
t'addington, W.
Beet Coke
Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAY.—Morning, 3h. 50m.—Afternoon, 4h. 4m.
In-moß3°.97•44"tratg, 4h. 15a1.—Aftemoon, 4h. 34n2.

The Weather—Sun office, Feb. 25, 1864.

THERISOMETE r..
This day at Tyro o'clock 44
Barometer-2982.
; moderate breeze, And cloudy.

Slijg lt Sint,
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London, England, 1864-02-25

THE CASE OP CAPTAIN WHYTE.

The Marquis of CLANRICARDE asked whether the
arbitrators in Captain Melville IVhyte's case, against the
Government of Peru, had given, or were likely soon to give,
a decision in that matter ?

Earl RUSSELL said that one of the senators of Hamburg
had the papers before him, with a view of making his report
to the senate of Hamburg. to whom the matter had been
referred. He would see if he could not take steps to expe-
dite their decision.
Their lordships then adjourned.

ROUSE OP COMMONS—This Evening.
The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock,
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

On the motion for the second reading of the Archway and
Kentish Town Junction Road Bill,
Mr. COX moved as an amendment that the bill be read a
second time Lthat day Isis months. He said that all
the tolls surrounding the neighbourhood had been
abolished. The sum realized by the proposed toll-
bar was only A2OO a year, the expenses were £lO5
a year, which dld not include th 3 lighting and
repairing of the road, Loth of which were defrayed by the
parish of St. Pancras.
Lord FERMOY seconded the motion in accordance with
the wishes of his constituency, and said that the attempt to
procure an extension of the powers of this trust was what
was now familiarly known as an attempt to run the blockade.
(Laughter.)
Sir W. JOLIFFE opposed the bill.
Mr. WATLINGTON hoped that the house would allow
this bill to go into committee.
Viscount ENFIELD said that although his name was
on the back of the bill he had endorsed it without a know..
ledge of its contents. Ile had had an opportunity of
perusing them since then, and he could not support the
second reading of the bill. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. 11. LEWIS supported the bill.
Mr. MASSEY considered that under the circumstances
the:promoters of the bill would be only throwing good money
after bad, and that consequently the motion should be re-
jected.
The motion was negatived without a division.
PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented for the repeal of the
duty on malt, for the abolition of the duty on fire insur-
ances, lie.

TENURE AND IMPROVEMENT OF LAND
(IRELAND),

On the motion of Mr. DAIUIY GRIFFITH, several returns
in connection with this subject were ordered.
NEW WRIT.
_ _ _

On the motion of Mr. BRAND a writ was ordered to
issue for the election of a knight of the shire for Hertford,
in the room of Mr. Puller, &Teased.
OFFICERS OF THE INDIAN ARMY.

- --- -
In reply to Captain JERVIS,
Sir C. WOOD said there wore certain difficulties in re-
ference to this subject, but it was under consideration.
London, England, 1864-02-25

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The annual trial of rifles with which the Queen's Prize is
to be shot for at Wimbledon commenced on Tuesday morn-
ing at the Royal Arsenal range, Woolwich. The five com-
petitors on this occasion were Messrs. Baker, Henry, Phelps
(for Storm's breach loader), Rigby, and Whitworth. The
latter competitor wished to submit to trial not only his ordi-
nary small bore rifle, but also an arm of similar construc-
tion, but carrying a ball of the same size as the regulation
Enfield. The Council of the National Rifle Association,
however, decided that Mr, Whitworth ought to elect which
of the rifles he would compete with, as allowing him a double
chance of succeeding in the competition would give him an
unfair advantage. Mr. Whitworth naturally chose the small
bore, but the council allowed him to test the capabilities of
the larger arm, in order to arrive at some conclusion as to
its value. Its figure of merit will therefore be determined,
although, of course, it will not be counted in the compe-
tition.

During the examination of the various arms sent in for
competition it was found that several of the barrels differed
considerably in weight. Certain members of the council
present being of opinion that the increased weight of the
barrels would give some competitors an advantage over
others, they held a council meeting in the hut at the range,
and after a short discussion agreed to issue the following
document
London, England, 1864-02-25

STRATFORD-ON-AVON.

The report of the direct3rs states that the balance of the
half year (Z 1,369) admits of a dividend on the ordinary shares
of Ss 6d per share (at the rate of £2 2s 6d per cent. for the
year ending the 31st December), which they recommend
should be declared.
London, England, 1864-02-25

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

There was about an average supply of beaks on sale here
to-day, but the quality of the stock was very middling. All
the breeds moved off slowly, at Monday's currency. The
best Scots sold at ss, in some instances, at 6s 2d per Sibs.
We were fairly supplied with sheep. and the inquiry for
them was inactive, on former terms. The best Downs in
the wool realised 6s; out of the wool, 53 per 81bs. The few
lambs on offer changed hands at 7s per Sibs. No change
took place in the value of calves, and the veal trade was
somewhat heavy, Prices ranged from 4s 2d to Ss 2d per
81bs. Pigs and mulch cows moved off slowly, at late rates.

Per Blbs.to sink the offal.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Crso. &inf. beasts 3 8 4 0 Primecrs-wool d 0.5 4 5 8
Secondquality do. 4 2 4 4 Prne.S'thdowndo.s 10 6 0
Prime large oxen 4 6 4 8 Large orse. calves 4 2 4 8
Prime Scots, etc. 4 10 5 0 Prime small do 4 10 5 2
Crse. & inf. sheep 4 0 4 6 Large hogs 3 6 4 0
Second quality do. 4 8 5 2 Small porers ..., 4 2 4 6
Stickling calves, 20s to 26s ; and quarter-old store pigs
20s to 26s each.
TOTAL SUPPLY.

Beasts . 982

FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts 350
Sheep and lambs ..., 890
Calves
Pigs

Cows

Sheep
Calves 202
Pigs 3lO

MEAT MARKETS.

NENVGA.TE AND LEADENHALL.—Tho supplies of meat
are tolorably good. and the trade rules steady as follows:
Beef, from 3s 4d to 4s 2d; mutton, 3s 10d to 4s 8d ; veal,
4s Od to 48 8c1; and pork, 3s 4d to 48 4d per 81bs by the
carcaso.

SOUTHALL, Feb. 24.—Our market was fairly supplied
with stock, and the trade ruled inactive, as follows:—Beef,
from 3s 6d to 5s Od ; mutton, 4s Od to 6s Od ; veal, 4s 4d to
5s Od ; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; and pork, 45 Od to 48 8d per
81bs, to sink the offal.

ROMFORD, Feb. 24.—Each kind of meat moved off
slowly, at the annexed rates :—Beef, from 3s 8d to 5s Od;
mutton, 3s 10d to 6s Od ; veal, 4s Gd to 68 Od ; and pork,
48 Cd to 4s 8d per Sibs ; suckling calves, 198 to 26s ' • quar-
ter-old store pigs, 20s to 255; and railch cows, £1.6 to £l9
0$ each,
London, England, 1864-02-25

ryr EW THEATRE-R0 Ir AL, IiDELPHI..—•
Solo Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
.1.11
2`st Week of Miss Bateman.
THIS EVENING, TIIE PRETTY B.ORSEBItEAKEI3.
Miss Woolgar and if r. J. L. Toole:
to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH Miss Bate-
Snarl, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, Bil-
lngton, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne; Miss H. Simms, and
Mrs. Billington.
To conclude with LADY BELLE BELLE; or, Fortnnio
end his Seven Magio Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, R. Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Patti
iosorhs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.

Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROYAL ST, JAMES'S THEATRE. under the
Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Crowded with rank and fashion.—The New Comedy of THE
SILVER LINING every Evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mathews, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Frank Matthews, and Mr. J.
L. Toole every evening. The following eminent artistes are
engaged :—Mr. Benjamin Webster, Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. Paul
Bedford, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Chas.
Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss A. Cottrell, Miss Fanny Josephs, Miss Went-
worth, and Mrs. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING, and during the Week, at 7 o'c'ock,
an entirely new Comedy, in 3 Acts, by Leicester Brickin,-
ham,',Esq., entitled THE SILVER LINING: Mr. Charles
Mathews, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, Mr, John-
s,one, Mr. Montague ; Mrs. ( harles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, Hiss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling.
To be followed by Mr. Charles Mathews just translated
from the French) in his characteristic character of Un Anglais
Timide, entitled COOL AS A CUCUMBER.
To conclude with THE BIRTHPLACE:OF PODGERS.
lir. J. L. Toole,
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Manazer, Mr. W. H. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ON AND OFF.
To be followed by UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE. Mr.
*Hord, Mr. Parselle ; Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Thorne.
After which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEUS
AND EURYDICE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton,
Mesdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &o.
Concluding with MARGATE SANDS.
Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-25

LONDON, THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 1861.

These Danish papers—What aro they doing with
them ? Apparently, all this while, they have been
quietly cushioned. Ara they, on the contrary, all
this while, being cleverly cooked? It looks like it.
Tae delay which has occurred, an 3 is still occurring,
in their publication, is, otherwise, so unaccount-
able, is so suspicion; is so unreasonable, is so
entirely contrary to all precedent, that conjecture
becomes br,filed in its efforts to account for it. But
that a something is being done these papers, there
is no earthly reason whatever why they should not
have been laid upon the table of the House
long since. The mere mechanical difficulty
in the way of setting them in order, setting them
in type, and setting them before Parliament, in the
shape of a bluebook (of not such very unreasonable
dimensions after all it would seem)--the mere me-
chanical difficulties in the way of producing this cor-
respondence furnish no valid reason whatever that
would account for u delay so entirely preposterous.
London, England, 1864-02-25

CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS,

The Eaxine, with the above mails, arrived at
Marseilles at 7.30 a.m. this day. The mails were
to leave for London at 11.30 a,m.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Feb. 24.—The arrival of the English
funds with an advance of fi caused by the announce-
ment of the proposition made by England for a
Conference (as mentioned by telegram) has had a
good effect on the market. Threes, for the Account,
are now at 66f. 80c. Mobilier have improved to
1,070 f. Railway Market firm, with an improve-
ment on most of the lines. The market closed as
follows :-
4.1 per Cents. 95 60
Do. end month
3 per Cents 66 60
Do. end month 66 60
Credit Mobilier 1072 50
Do. end month 1075
Bank Shares 3290
Credit Fancier 1275
Roman 76

Italian Loan 6B 10
Do. end month 67 85
New ditto —
Do. end month —
Russian
Austrian .. —
Spanish Threes 5l 50
Kome Debt —
Deferred

RAILWAYS.
Caah. Account.
Orleans
Northern

New ditto
Lyons and Mediterranean
New. ditto
Southern
Western
Eastern
Sardinian 3Bl 25 .. 380
Austrian
Lon r bull
North of Spain
Saragossa .. 590 .. 595 _.
Ditto to Barcelona .... 300 ~ ......

•• -
937 50 .. 937 50

MAZZINI has published an elaborate statement of
the Austrian army, in order to show that although
numbering nearly 600,000 men, no more than 500,000 are
effective troops, including in their incorporation a number
of Hungarians, Galicians, Bohemians, and Roumanians,
whose loyalty cannot be depended on. That for a war in
Italy the utmost force that Austria could put forth would
not exceed 170,000 men, to which the Italians could oppose
270,000, besides 39,000 volunteers, at least, under Garibaldi.

CLAIMS OF PEERAGE and claim to vote for repre.
sentativo Peers for Ireland now pending in the
House of Lords :—The De Scales Peerage, the Montacute
Peerage, the De Ferrers Peerage, the De Ferrers of Chart-
ley Peerage, the Wiltes Peerage, the Balfour of Burley
and Kilw!nning Peerage, the Balfour of Burleigh Peerage,
the Tracey Peerage, the Netterville Peerage, the Went.
worth Peerage, the Monhermer Peerage, and the lord de
Pluquiceo claim to Tote,
London, England, 1864-02-25

FURNESS.

Yesterday the half-yearly meeting was held at the offices,
9, Old Burlington-street—Lord F.C.Cavendish in the chair.
The report stated that the traffic for the half-year had
been very satisfactory, recommended that a dividend be de •
dared at the rate of 9 per cent per annum, and that a sum
of £5,000 be transferred to the reserve fund, leaving £1,400
to be carried to the next account. Daring the half-year 200
iron ore waggons and four goods engines had been added to
the rolling stock, and, consequent oa the continued increase
in the traffic, the locomotive power and plant had been con-
siderably increased. £6,432 had been expended on the re-
newal of the permanent way, of which .£1,500 was taken out
of the reserve fund. Messrs. Brassey and Field had con-
tracted for the construction of the docks at Barrow, and
had undertaken to finish them by October, !865. The
works of the Furness and Midland line from Carnforth to
Wennington would be commenced immediately.
After some conversation, the report was unanimously
adopted, the dividend at the rate of 9 per cent, per annum
was declared, Captain Boyle and Mr, Nicholl were re-
elected.
London, England, 1864-02-25

CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS,

The Euxine, with the above mails, arrived at
Marseilles at 7.30 a.m. this day. The mails were
to leave for London at 11.30 a.m.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Feb. 24.—The arrival of the English
funds with an advance of I, caused by the annource-
ment of the proposition made by England for a
Conference (as mentioned by telegram) has had a
good effect on the market. Threes, for the Account,
are now at 661. 80c. Mobilier have improved to
1,070 f. Railway Market firm, with an improve-
ment on most of the lines. The market closed as
follows :-
41 per Cents. 95 60
Do. eRd month... • -
3 per Cents ..... 66 60
Do. end Routh.... 66 60
Credit Mobilier.... 1072 50
Do. end m0nth....1075
Bank Shares ...... 3290
Credit F oncier ....1275
Roman .......... 76

Italian Loan 6B 10
. Do. end month 67 85
New ditto —
Do. end month —
Russian
Austrian
Spanish Threes 5l 50
Rome Debt
Deferred

- -
BAIL WAY%
Cash. Account.
Orleans lOlO .. 1007 50
Northern
New ditto
Lyons and Mediterranean
New ditto
Southern
Western
Eastern
Sbuqinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona

937 60 :: 937 50

668 75 .. 663 75
615 - .. - -
480 - .. 480 -
381 25 .. 380 -
410 - .. 412 50
522 50 .. 522 50
500 - .. 500 -
590 - .. 695 --
300 - ~ -

MezzlNl has published an elaborate statement of
the Austrian army, in order to show that although
numbering nearly 600,000 men, no more than 500,000 are
effective troops, including in their incorporation a number
of Hungarians, Galicians, Bohemians, and Roumanians,
whose loyalty cannot be depended on. That for a war in
Italy the utmost force that Austria could put forth would
not exceed 170,000 men, to which the Italians could oppose
270,000, besides 30,000 volunteers, at least, under Garibaldi-
CLAIMS OF PEERAGE and claim to vote for repre-
sentative Peers for Ireland now pending in the
House of Lords :—The De Scales Peerage, the Montacate
Peerage, the De Ferrers Peerage, the De Ferrers of Chart-
ley Peerage, the Wiltes Peerage, the Balfour of Burley
and Kilwinning Peerage, the Balfour of Burleigh Peerage,
the Tracey Peerage, the Netterville Peerage, tho Went-
worth Peerage, the lionhermer Peerage, and the Lord de
glauptier's claim to vote,
London, England, 1864-02-25

EIV TH E ATRE-R0 AT, ,
Sole Proprlotor and lilanwer, B. Webster.

2!st Week of Miss Bateman.
THIS EVENING, THE I'IETTY HORSEBiIEAKER.
hiss Wool ,gar and M r. J. L. Toole.
kt to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH Miss Bate-
'an, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, It. Phillips, Bil-
ington, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne ; Miss H. Simms, and
Mrs. Billinten.
To conclude with LADY BELLE BELLE; er, Fortunio
and his Seven Mandl Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, FL Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss
_Patti
Jose;hs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.

Commence at 7.

EA 11.-EVERY
➢IISS BATE MAN.

N I G II T.

3IISS 8.. TEMAN.—LF.AIL—Tnis EVENING'
' the 126th appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss
BA.TEITAN. in the character of LEAIf. In consequence of
the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso-
nation of the prit.cipal character in the new Five Act Drama
of LEATI has been attended. Mr Webster begs to announce
that it will be performed EVERY EVENINti until further
notice.
London, England, 1864-02-25

WANSBECK VALLEY.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at
Morpeth on Saturday, Mr. R. Hodgson, M.P., in the chair.
The report stated that the traffic receipts for the half-year
ending Jan. 31 were £1,113. It was anticipated that from
the Elf-hill Limeworks and from the mineral field on the
western portion of the railway, about to be opened by Sir
W. Armstrong and Co., the traffic on the Wansbeck Rail-
way would, on completion, be largely augmented. The di-
rectors recommended that the balance be carried over to
the ci edit of the next account.
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
remarked that there was an immediate prospect of an in-
crease of revenue from minerals, and it remained for the
shareholders to endeavour to get the line completed between
Morpeth and Redeswater, when the through traffic would
commence. He had no doubt the opening would take place
during the present year. He hoped they were now approach-
ing a period when they sNould receive a good dividend.
Mr. J. HOOD seconded the motion, and the report was
adopted.
Messrs. J. Hood, G. A. Grey, and N. Wright were re-
elected directors. _ . _

Sir J. SWINBURNE moved that a committee of share•
holders be appointed to consider the best means of increas
lug the traffic.
The motion was negatived, and the proceedings termi.
nated.
London, England, 1864-02-25

THE ARMY.

The expenditure upon the new cavalry barracks
at Colchester to the close of 1863 was £68,645. A
vote of £30,000 is proposed to be made in the cur-
rent financial year for the further prosecution of
the work, and it is calculated that £19,000 will be
required in 1865-6,

THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA 43 paid to be expected
in Berlin ere lug,
London, England, 1864-02-25

GRACE EGERTON (Mrs. George Case),
at the POLYGRAPHIC TIALL, King William-
street (her THIRD SEASON in London), in her New and
hifrhly successful Characteristic and Musical Entertainment
entitled "A DRAWING ROOM TO LET." EVERY
EVENING, at Eight (except Saturday).

Saturday Mornings at Three.
Stalls. Bs. ; unreserved seats, 2s. ; area, is. Will continue
positively for a month only. Last performance March V.
London, England, 1864-02-25

viiss B ATEMAN.—LEAH.—Trris EVENING'
the 126th appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss
bATEMAN, in the character of LEAH.. In consequence of
the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso-
nation of the principal characrer in the new Five Act Drama
of LEAH has been attended. Mr Webster begs to announce
that It will be performed EVERY EVENING until further
notice.
London, England, 1864-02-25

NEWRY AND ARMAGH.

The report of the directors states that the gross traffic
for the half-year ending Dec. 31 on the line from Newry to
Gorah-wood amounted to £2,230, and the working expenses
to £1,418, leaving a surplus of .EBl2, The works on the
railway from Gorah• wood to Armagh were rapidly ap-
proaching completion, and the line would, it was expected,
be opened for traffic about the Ist of April. Negotiations
had been opened with the Ulster Railway Company for the
use of their station at Armagh, and it was hoped the requi-
site accommodation would be afforded on equitable terms
The old capital account showed on expenditure of £140,731,
and extension capital account an expenditure of £313,429.
London, England, 1864-02-25

PORTUGAL.

LISBON, Feb. 23.—There is no truth in the state-
ment that the Count de Paiva is to be transferred
from the embassy of Paris to that of Madrid. The
Count is about to repair to Lisbon to take part in
I. he labours of the Chamber of Peers, and will after-
ward's resume his duties at Paris.
London, England, 1864-02-25

the sooner the present nations go back to the tyrants
of the old world the better. The States of Germany,
both small and great, are much to be pitied for
their disastrous condition. To lose self-reliance is
a sad thing, and it is an additional evil of great
aggravation to have no confidence in those who
have, to a great extent, the control of one's
destinies.
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—
Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, PAUL'S RETURN.
After which, HARLEQUIN LITTLE TOM TUCKER;
or The Fine Lady of Banbury Cross, and the Old Woman
who Lived in a Shoe and Had so Many Children she didn't
anew what to do.
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ON AND OFF.
To be followed by UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE. Mr.
Telford, Mr. Parselle ; Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Thorne.
After which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEUS
AND BURY DICE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton,
Mesdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &o.
Concluding with MARGATE SANDS.
Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-25

VHEATRE ROYAL DR U R Y-L AN E.
Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and
F. B. Chrn.
THIS EVENING, the Performances will commence with
the New Serio-Comic Drama, by Edmund Falconer, entitled
NIGHT AND MORN. Principal characters by Mr. Phelps,
Messrs. Barrett, Fr zjames, Miss Atkinson, Miss R. Leclercq
and Miss Heath.
To conclude with the new Grand Christmas Comic Panto-
mime cf SINBAD THE SAILOR ; or, The Seven Wonders
of. the iForld. Clowns, Messrs. H. Boleno and C. Lauri ;
EarlequinO, Messrs. J. Cormack and S. Saville ; Pantaloons,
Messrs. w • Barnes and J. Morris ; Columbines, Madame
Boleno and Mi.lees Gunniss.
Prices as usual. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily.
London, England, 1864-02-25

VALE OF NEATH.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on
Friday at the Great Western Hotel, Paddington ;
Vaughan in the chair.
The report was taken as read,
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report.
said he considered they had seen the worst, and that their
property would go on increasing in value. The purchase of
the Neath and Swansea Railway, and the laying down of
the narrow gauge in addition to the broad gauge on their
line would be of great advantage to them. The Neath and
Swansea Railway enabled them to run their trains from the
pits to the shipping places without delay or interruption.
The good gradients on it enabled them. to work with eco-
nomy, so that the increase of 20 per cent. in the traffic as
compared with the corresponding period was worked at com-
paratively small additional cost. If the traffic continued to
increase they would require additional capital to provide ad-
ditional plant and accommodation for it. When the Great
Western Company completed the short junction with their
narrow gauge line the Vale of Neath Company would be
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the Management of Miss Louisa Fyne and
Mr. W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING; (13th times a new Opera, founded on
Goldsmith's Comedy, and to be called Sif t STOOPS TO
t.ONQUER. Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W. Harrison.
After which, the Burlesque Opening of the Grand National
pantomime,
HARLEQUIN T. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.
Doors open at half-past Six—Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1864-02-25

VIIHE THIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN,"
I. Containing the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,
on be had Every Evening of
G. R. GLtNIE, NEWS AGENT,
No. 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park.

COALS.—The LILLESHALL COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis'. 265. per ton. Double ..21s. per ton.
rep 25s „ I Nut 5........ 19s. „
Deep .225. „
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
Addington, 'Sr.
Best Core
Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.
London, England, 1864-02-25

THEATRE ,ROYAL HAYMARKET.—
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone.
TTIIS EVENING, THI: LITTLE DAISY. Miss Maria
Harris.
Followed by BUNKUM MULLER. Mr. Sothern.
After which, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN Messrs.
Sothern, Buckstone, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers,
Clark, Cullentord, Sze. ; Mesdames angel, Snowden, Harris,
Lindley, Hill, &c
And A KISS IN THE D.A.EK.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Sole Management of Mr. Pechter.
BEL DENIONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated
Every Evening during the Week. •
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with a
New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD ;
Messrs. T. Widdicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett,
APRelaticl; Misses Percy, Pauline Leclerc% Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lavenu.
A tter which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONIO, a Love
Story, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's "Italian
hronicleq," by Mr. John Brougham. Principal charac,
ter by Mr. Pechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles,
Brougham, Emery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford,
Collett, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, Miss E. Lavenu, Mrs. Lee,
and suss Elsworthy.
The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is
Pude to the occupants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either
to: play bills or for the safe keeping of hats and cloaks, and
teat the attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-office open daily from 11 to ff. Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-25

ON CHLORATE OF POTASSA AND ITS USE IN ORYDISING

THE BLOOD.
11R. J. P. SARGEANT, M.R.C.S., and L.S.A.
(1836', will shortly repeat his Lecture on this subject
at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly, and will satisfactorily prove
that Chlorate of Potassa, (as
prepared by passing chlorine
through a mixture of quick-lime and water. and subsequently
bailing a long time with Chloride of Potassium) is a mosto• the active remedy for oxydisin
t- blood, and restoring vitality
to the low, vitiated state of the nervous system, and is there-
fore calculated to supersede the use of iron, mercury, quinine,
and sarsaparilla. 56, Gower-street, Bedford-square, London.
London, England, 1864-02-25

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The annual trial of rifles with which the Queen's Priza is
to be shot for at Wimbledon commenced on Tuesday morn-
ing at the Royal Arsenal range, Woolwich. The five com-
petitors on this occasion were Messrs. Baker, Henry, Phelps
(for Storm's breach loader), Rigby, and Whitworth. The
latter competitor wished to submit to trial not only his ordi-
nary small bore rifle, but also an arm of similar construc-
tion, but carrying a ball of the same size as the regulation
Enfield. The Council of the National Rifle Association,
however, decided that Mr. Whitworth ought to elect which
of the rifles he would compete with, as allowing him a double
chance of succeeding in the competition would give him an
unfair advantage. Mr. Whitworth naturally chose the small
bore, but the council al!owed him to test the capabilities of
the larger arm, in order to arrive at some conclusion as to
its valise. Its figure of merit will therefore be determined,
although, of course, it will not be counted in the compe-
tition,

During the examination of the various arms sent in for
competition it was found that several of the barrels differed
considerably in weight. Certain members of the council
present being of opinion that the increased weight of the
barrels would give some competitors an advantage over
others, they held a council meeting in the hut at the range,
and after a short discussion agreed to issue the following
document :
London, England, 1864-02-25

DENMARK AND THE CONFERE-105.

The following is a copy of a dispatch from !III:
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs to the 1)1c113
Legations abroad, dated Copenhagen, Feb 12 '",.3
Sir,—You are already aware that the aryl 't
evacuated the position of the Danewirke is °del
to occupy the second line of defence, that of Dlbb°,l;
The reasons which have dictated this retrograde
movement are of a purely strategical characte
ed
The extreme rigour of the season, the pr of
night watches, and the excessive fatigue uf 14
troops, together with the numerical superiority
the enemy, had rendered it impossible to hold aeifi
longer the Danewirke; and if the army had','ild
this state of things, accepted a battle, there wec,
have been grounds for fearing its entire destru
tion. hicb
At present our troops occupy a position w ed
menaces the flank of the enemy, and being h'ec
by the sea, unites all the advantages which the,gea.
graphical configuration of the country offers. 1".01,
bol is in fact the only strategical position wbiwo
allows us to sustain, reduced as we are to our ewe
forces, a prolonged war, for which, it seems' 0
must prepare ourselves. Before the occupatienith
Schleswig we could have concluded a peace :ent
Germany. After this event the King's GoverD—or
has but one choice—that of continuing the; bed
until the former state of things is re-edtablieder
in Schleswig, and that Duchy again placed liiltbst
the authority of the King. It is only then jivg
we will be able to renewour efforts for terfeina6er,
by means of negotiations our conflict with

many.—l have the honour, &c.,
G. cruttAol
• (Signed)
London, England, 1864-02-25

FURNESS.

Yesterday the half-yearly meeting was held at the offices,
9, Old Burlington-street—Lord F.C.Cavendish in the chair.
The report stated that the traffic for the half-year had
been very satisfactory, recommended that a dividend be de•
dared at the rate of 9 per cent per annum, and that a sum
of £5,000 be transferred to the reserve fund, leaving 1,1,400
to be carried to the next account. During the half-year 200
iron ore waggons and four goods engines had been added to
the rolling stock, and, censequeut on the continued increase
in the traffic, the locomotive power and plant had been con-
siderably increased. £6,432 had been expended on the re-
newal of the permanent way, of which £1,500 was taken out
of the reserve fund. Messrs. Brassey and Field had con-
tracted for the construction of the docks at Barrow, and
had undertaken to finish them by October, ZBO. The
works of the Furness and Midland line from Carnforth to
\Vennington would be commenced innnediately.
After some conversation, the report was unanimously
adopted, the dividend at the rate of 9 per cent, per annum
was declared, Captain Boyle and Mr, Nicholl were re-
elected.
London, England, 1864-02-25

The Seizure of an English Ship in Malaga.

The Correspondencia of Madrid gives the follow-
ing details of the seizure in the port of Malaga
of the English steamer having cannon and war-
like stores on board, as has been already briefly
mentioned:—

Captain Sinclair declares that the vessel had no
other object in entering Malaga than to get a supply
of coals and provisions. The crew is composed of
16 men. The Carbineers who had been put on board
state that as the authorities discovered that the ves-
sel had artillery and other warlike stores in her
hold, the Civil Governor went on board. It has been
proved that although the vessel is said to have come
from Newcastle, she was from London and bound to
Ancona. She was freighted by a person named
Manuel, whom the captain does not know, and is
consigned to the same person, with orders to touch
at Vigo, Malaga, and Barcelona. The captain says
that he had touched at Vigo, and also at Ferrol,
where he was obliged to repair his engine. The
vessel has on board five cannon (two of them rifled),
150 Minie rifles, 150 revolvers, 400 sabres, 44 barrels
of guLpowder, 100 pairs of thick shoes, 200 pairs of
trousers, 200 cloaks, 40 boxes of loaded shells, &c.
The cannon were concealed under the ballast.

GRACE EGERTON (Mrs, George Case),
at the POLYGRAPHIC HALL, King William-
street (her THIRD SEASON in London), in her New and
highly successful Characteristic and Musical Entertainment
entitled " A DRAWING ROO3l TO LET." EVERY
EVENING, at Eight (except Saturday).
Saturday Mornings at Three.
Stalls. 34. ; unreserved seats. 2s. ; area, is. Will continue
positively for a month only. Last performance March 12.
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROY AL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, under the
Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Crowded with rank and fashion.—The New Comedy of THE
SILVER LINING every Evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mathews, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Frank Matthews, and Mr. J.
L. Toole every evening. The following eminent artistes are
engaged:—Mr. Benjamin Webster, Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. Paul
Bedford, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Chas.
Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss A. Cottrell, Miss Fanny Josephs, Miss Went-
worth, and Mrs. Charles Mathews.
- - -

THIS EVENING, and during the Week, at 7 o'c'ock,
an entirely new Comedy, in a Acts, by Leicester Bucking-
ham,:Esq., entitled THE SILVER LIBINtI : Mr. Charles
Mathews, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, Mr, John-
stone, Mr. Montague; Mrs. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, Miss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling:.
To be followed by Mr. Charles Mathews just translated
from the French)in his characteristic character of Un Anglais
Timide, entitled COOL AS A CUCUMBER.
To conclude with THE BIRTHPLACE.OF PODGERS.
Mr. J. L. Toole,
London, England, 1864-02-25

PROVIDENT . CLERKS' BENEVOL ENT
FUND.
Established 1840.
TRUSTEES.

Thomas &trim!, Esq., M.P. Wm. Geo. Prescott, Esq.
Thomson Ilankey, Esq.,M.P. Baron L. de Rothschild, M.P.

TREASURER.
JOHN ABEL SMITH, Esq., M.P.
The attention of the benevolent is called. to the benefits
conferred by this Institution upon a large and respectable
class. It is the only Institution in England to which clerks
of all denminations are admitted. Government, mercantile,
bankin.,,,,, o
law, railway, and other clerks are among the re-
cipients of its advantages.
There are at present 67 Annuitants upon the Fund, who
are receiving collectively .£1,105 per annum, and 12 more will
be elected in May next.
An Annual Subscription of One Guinea, or. a Life Subscrip—
tion of fen Guineas, entitles the donor to one vote for each
annuitant to be elected.
Offices, 15, Moorg,ate-street, E.C.
WM. THOS. LINFORD, Secretary.
Feb. 25, 1864.

BONNET'S SILKS a LYON.—Every Article of
commerce takes its title either from the inventor or
-nainfacturer. and the more perfect the production the
grater is the credit which attacues to the originator.
BONNET'S SILKS are said to be incapable of identifica-
tion in England; but the fallacy of such an assertion is ex-
pos AI by the very trade mark of the firm, as exhibited by

Messrs. JAY, of Regent-street.
The following interwoven mark may be seen at the end
ofeach piece :—" Manufacture de C. J. Bonnet et Cie., a Lyon
eta Lajurieux." Wear guaranteed.
London, England, 1864-02-25

WANSBECK VALLEY.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at
Morpeth on Saturday, Mr. R. Hodgson, M.P., in the chair.
The report stated that the traffic receipts for the half-year
ending Jan. 31 were £1,113. It was anticipated that front
the Elf-hill Limeworks and from the mineral field on the
western portion of the railway, about to be opened by Sir
W. Armstrong and Co., the traffic on the Wansbeck Rail-
way would, on completion, be largely augmented. The di-
rectors recommended that the balance be carried over to
the credit of the next account.

The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
remarked that there was an immediate prospect of an in-
crease of revenue from minerals, and it remained for the
shareholders to endeavour to get the line completed between
Morpeth and Redeswater, when the through traffic would
commence. He had no doubt the opening would take place
during the present year. He hoped they were now approach-
ing a period when they would receive a good dividend.
Mr. J. HOOD seconded the motion, and the report was
adopted.

Messrs. J. Hood, G. A., Grey, and N. Wright were re-
elected directors.

Sir J. SWINBURNE moved that a committee of share-
holders be appointed to consider the best means of increas •
ing the traffic.

The mution was negatived, and the proceedings termi-
nated.

WIIITEHAVEN AND FURNESS JUNCTION.

The directors' report states that the gross receipts show
an increase of £4,315 over the corresponding six months of
:862, while, after appropriating an additional sum of £l,OOO
to maintenance of way account, the working expenses have
only increased by £1,739. The traffic receipts for the half-
year ending Dec. 31 amount to £22 897, against £18,583,
and the expenses to £10,826, against £9,088 for the corres-
ponding half of 1862. Looking at the great increase in the
traffic of the line during the past 12 months, and the pro-
spect of its continued augmentation, the directors have
thought it prudent to increase the amount agreed to be set
aside each half-year towards the renewal of the permanent
way and bridges, aad £2,000 has been appropriated in the
accounts for that purpose. All renewals of rolling stock
continue to he charged at once to revenue. The balance
available for dividend on the original shares, after all pre•
ferential charges have been satisfied, is £6,507, and from
this sum the directors recommend a dividend at the rate of
51 per cent, per annum, leaving £251. On capital account
£2,309 has been expended during the half-year in complet-
ing the doubling of the company's portion of the Cleator
line, in lengthening sidings at various stations, and other
minor works of improvement. Three new first-class car-
riages have also been purchased. The capital account shows
that £490,761 had been expended, but in consequence of the
great increase of traffic more rolling stock would be required,
and as all the capital had been expended, additional capital
would be required for that pm pose.
London, England, 1864-02-25

FURNESS.

Yesterday the half-yearly meeting was held at the offices,
9, Old Burlington-street—Lord F.C.Cavendish in the chair.
The report stated that the traffic for the half-year had
been very satisfactory, recommended that a dividend be de-
clared at the rate of 9 per cent per annum, and that a sum
of £5,000 be transferred to the reserve fund, leaving t 1,400
to be carried to the next account. During the half-year 200
iron ore waggons and four roods engines had been added to
the rolling stock, and, consequent on the continued increase
in the traffic, the locomotive power and plant had been con-
siderably increased. £6,432 had been expended on the re-
newal of the permanent way, of which £1,500 was taken out
of the reserve fund. Messrs. Brassey and Field had con-
tracted for the construction of the docks at Barrow, and
had undertaken to finish them by October, !865. The
works of the Furness and Midland line from Carnforth to
%Vennington would be commenced immediately.
After some conversation, the report was unanimously
adopted, the dividend at the rate of 9 per cent. per annum
was declared, Captain Boyle and Mr, Nichcll were re-
elected.
London, England, 1864-02-25

THEATRE ROYAL HAYM ARKET.-
Sole Lessee and Manazer, Mr, Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, THE LIME DAISY. Miss Maria
Barris.
Followed by BUNKUM MULLER. Mr. Sothern.
Atter which, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN : Messrs.
Sothern, Buckstone, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers,
Clark, Cullentord, &c. ; Mesdames Angel, Snowden, Harris,
Lindley, Hill, &c
And A KISS IN THE DARK.
Commence at 7.

1-toYAII LYCEUM THEATRE.
'Under the Sole Management of Mr. Fechter.
BEL DEMONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated
Every Evening during the Week.
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with a
New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD:
Mssrs. 11. Widdicombe, Shore Garden, F. Charles Collett,
Meereland ; Misses Percy, Pauline Leclern, Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lavenu.
A tter which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONIO, a Love
Story, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's "Italian
Chronicle by Mr. John Brougnam. Principal charac
ter by Mr. Fechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles,
Brough,,m, Emery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford,
Collett, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, Miss E. Lavenu, Mrs. Lee,
and il;ss Elsworthy.
The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is
inade to the cempants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either
toz play bills or for the safe keeping of hats and cloaks, and
teat the attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-office open daily from 11 to 5. Commence at 7.