The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-29 00:00:00

'Ars3.

PRINC

TRE.

On Saturday evening, after a slumber of many
years, Shakspere's only comic piece, " The Comedy
of Errors," was produced at this theatre, mainly,
we believe, for the purpose of giving the brothers
Henry and Charles Webb, who bear an extraordi-
nary resemblance to each other in face, voice, and
style, an opportunity of appearing before a London
audience as the two Dromios. Mr. Henry Webb,
as the lessee of one of the Dablin theatres, is but
little known in London, whilst Mr. Charles Webb
has for some time been a recognised favourite at
many of the minor theatres of the metropolis.
Boqa are capital actors, and as the force of the
" Comedy of Errors" mainly depends on the simi-
larity and comicality of the two serving men—the
two Drornios—the performance on Saturday was
one of the most amusing, and at the same time most
complete that has been seen in the metropolis for a
considerable period of time. In order to prevent
the full flow of humorous absurdities the more
serious portions of the play were very much con-
densed, ar.d another arrangement which, since Mr.
Webster's splendid production of " Taming of the
Shrew," during his reign at the Haymarket, has not
been ventured upon in the metropolis, viz., the non
descent of the act drop during the entire play, added
greatly to the effect of the play. The ludicrous
situations brought about by the extraordinary sim-
litude of the two brothers became visible, possibili-

ties and all the long intricate mistakes, blunders
and perplexities were thoroughly relished by the
audience. The brothers Webb from first to last
carried the entire audience with them, and at the
termination of the play when they are brought face
to face this extraordinary similitude elicited the most
unbounded applause. The twin brothers and sons
of Aigicn and 2E aailia Antipholus of Ephesus, and
Antipholus of Syracuse, were pourtrayed br Mr. G.
Vining, and Mr. Nelson, in every way worthy the
highest commendation. Mr. Mellon as the mer-
chant /Egon, rendered the part like a careful
Shakspere actor us ho is, and Miss Helen Howard
and Miss Carson brought all their talent into play in
supporting the parts of the joyous, lively sister and
the angry and ill-natured wife.
The costumes were superb, and the scenery by
Messrs. F. Fenton and Mr. Lloyd--the latter gen-
tleman having rendered himself famous for his mag-
❑ificent transformation scene in Mr. Vining's pan-
tomime—was exceedingly beautiful.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and, Princess
of Wales honoured the performances with their
presence, and the talented manager cannot but look
upon the visit as a mark of high favour, especially
as the royal visitors had previously conveyed their
wish to Mr. Vining that his pantomime, which had
been but just withdrawn, should be specially per-
formed on the occasion. The royal party seemed
perfectly delighted with the unrivalled transforma-

on acene—indeed the whole of the pantomime gave

the most unmistakeable satisfaction, as the occu-
pants of the royal box enjoyed and applauded the
performance in the most hearty manner.

The Dano-German Correspondence,

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Additional papers have this day been for-
warded to us from the Foreign-office, bringing the
correspondence down to the 16th of last Decem-
ber. It is the largest instalment of - the
blue book yet issued. It is marked No. 3. It

extends to 386 pages—the last letter contained in
it being numbered„4so. The title of it, that is, of
the collection of documents making up the instal-
ment, runs thus—" Correspondence Connected with
the Affairs of the Duchies of Holstein, Lauenburg,
ands.' chles wig."

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE FIELD-MARSHAL
COMMANDING -IN. CHIEF Will hold a levee at one o'clock

;o-morrow.

THE ROYAL LITERARY FUND.—His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales will take the chair at the
anniversary festival, to be held this ear in St, James's
Hall,

COLLEGE OF PEECEFTORS.—At a meeting o:

the Council of this Corporation on Saturday last, the
diploma of licentiate was granted to Mr. A. Appler, of
Arundel-square, Barnsbury Park; and to Mr. W. Hirst,

of ippax Hall. Leeds; aLd the diploma of associate to
Mi. Joseph Palmer, of the Middle School, Wells, Somerset.

The following gentlemen were elected members of the
college : —Mons. A. Beljame, 8.A., Edinburgh; Mr. G.
P. Bloomfield, Albert •terrace, Barnsbury-read ; Mr. C.
Eves, Myddelton-street ; Mr. H. Millett, Stonehouse,
Plymouth ; and Mr. D. Tomkins, Travers House, Great
Yarmouth.

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE ELECTION,—The high
sheriffs of Herts, Sir A. P. Cooper, has appcdnted Tuesday,
the Sth prox., for:the nomination of cand.detes to represent
that place in Parliament. At present the only candidate in
the field is Mr. H. Cowper,

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HER MAJESTY.

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WINDSOR CASTLE, Feb, 27.
Her Majesty the Queen received addresses of con-
gratulatio❑ to-day at Windsor Castle on the birth
of an infant Prince.
The Right Hon. Sir George Grey arrived at the
Castle at 12 o'clock, and had an audience of her

Mq.jesty.
Shorty before 1 o'clock the Sheriffs of London
and two members of the Court of Lieutenancy of
Linden had the honour o an interview to take her
MAjcsty's pleasure es to receiving the addresses
from the city of London and the Court of Lieute"

nancy.
They were introduced by the Right Hon. Sir G.
Grey, her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State
for Home Affairs.
Her Majesty, accompanied by their Royal High'
nesses Princess Helena, Princess Louise, Prince
Leopold, and Princess Beatrice, then entered the
White Drawing,-room. The Queen was attended
by Viscountess Jocelyn, Lady C. Barrington, Oa
Hon. Mrs. Bruce, the Earl of St. Germans (Lord
Steward), Viscount Sydney (Lord Chamberlain), the
Marquis of Ailesbury (Master of the Horse), Lord
Cremorne, Lieut.-Col. Cavendish, Major-Gen. so:-
molar, Lieut.-Col. the Hon. D. de 'US, and Col. Sir

T. M. Biddulph.
The deputation with the city address, consisting
of the Lord Mayor, Sir J. Duke, Sir F.
G. M
Mr. Alderman Gibbons, Mr. Alderman Rose, Sherooin,
fra
Nissen and Cave, the Ricorder, the Town Clerk,
the City Remetnbrancer, and a number of the mem-
bers of the Corporation was first introduced 4111"
presented the address to her Majesty.
The Lord Mayor and principal members Were
severally presented to her Majesty by Sir G. Grey
and had the honour of kissing her Majesty's hand'
The Queen returned a gracious answer, and the de'
putation retired.
The other members of the Corporation present
were Mr. F. W. Truscott, Mr. G. Botterill, Mr•
W. Brass, Mr. F. Carritt, Mr. J. A. Cotton, gr°
W.Crowcher, Mr. G. W. C. Dean, Mr. T. U•
Hale, Mr. W. Hartridge, Mr. H. H. Heath, Mr'
H. Nind, Mr. G. S. Pedler, Mr. T. Rudkin,
J. T. Young, Mr. T. Snelling, Mr. Deputy Scan3ell,
Mr. T. Symonds, Mr. C. J. Todd, and Mr. J.
Farlow.
The deputation from ~the Court of LieutenaneYt
consisting of Mr, Robert Obbard, Mr. B. itisrl
Phillips, F.S.A., Mr. Ambrose Moore, Mr. J.
Hooper, Mr. E. Wilson, Mr. Charles Reed, F.SA '
,;
Mr. Samuel Gregson, M P., Mr. Robert Bousde"
as
Mr. Charles John Mannings, and Mr. Th°ll3
Parker were next introcluc2d, with the same ,
malities,and presented their address. Some of the
principa' members had the honour of kissing he;
Majesty's Land, and her Majesty having returneu.
a gracious answer, the deputation retired.
The deputation from the city of Edinburgh vvet'
e°
then introduced, consisting of the Lord Pen"
Bailie 'Johnstone, Bailie Auchic, Bailie Mossmani
ailie Cassels, Bailie Alexander, the Lord Pest'
r.
Guild, Convener Beattie, the City Clerk, and M
H. G. Lawson.
Her Majesty received the address and returned!'
gracious answer, and the Lord. Provost and
pal member of the deputation having been pre
sented by Sir George Grey, and having kissed he
Majesty's hand, the deputation retired.
frolm'hethLeorcdityMoafyoDr oufblDinu,beloinns,iwstiitnhg Mr'
thoef dteLipeußtaitgii.
Hon. Peter Paul MiSwiney (Lord Mayor), a
A.lderna.il a r
Angelo Hayes, R.H.A. (secretary),
Campbell, J.P. (mover of the address), Coueet:•
D'Arcy (seconder of the address), with the laeci.
bearer and the sword-bearer, was next introducete
The address having been received and her gsjesoir
having returned a gracious answer, the Lord 101 rs
and the mover and seconder .of the address We r
presented by Sir George Grey, and had ehth ee°llo
of kissing her Majesty's hand. The deplitat`°
then retired. S.
The next deputation consisted of the Ite°'
Martineau, the Rev. R. B. Apland, the Bey'vr,
rerson, the Rev. J. P. Ham, and the Bev' v..
Sadler, representing the body of English l''reedo'a
terian ministers in and near the cities of fAil
and Westminster.
address °tit.
Her Majesty having received thee
having returned a gracious answer, the RatedMartineau and the Rev. Dr. Sadler were preseand.
and had the honour of kissing her Majesty's
The deputation then retired. beg
The deputations appeared severally in r°
full dress. s in the
Lancheon was served for the deputation
rabero
dining-roam, and shortly after the various 'lle
who had attended returned to London. 28.
Febrtlar'iotse,
The Queen, Princess Helena, PriOes,,c4 yadies
Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold, with aervie°
and Gentlemen in Waiting, attended Dislia-
this morn
nding in tVhe pri el.
Rev. the of vate chap ealscr
The Hon. aery
officiated. tided 11
His Royal Highness Prince Arthur, attest
n!g
t.
Major Elphinstone, arrived at the Castle 101 joittt
The Hon. Alice Jocelyn and the kJ"'
Jocelyn arrived at the Castle yeaterday.

The Prince and Princess of Waletrioge
Thedrive on rSinacteuradnadyParfittecrensosconf.
I.oo'
In the evening the Prince and Princess, 'Arthur
ia)nandied by their Royal Highnesses Prince Pate.
Prince Leopold, went to the PrinceseB Ill:0.pr
Teesdale,
ndattendance were the Countess de Wel'
.i.%s ale, Major Cowell, and Mr. Buff. ,ir of sub'
Ir. Morton Edwards has had the h°o::,,,e and
mitt. ing to their Royal Highnessos the 1 fliVales,
Wales toolria ca—
e Princess of Wales his bust of the Priinf-ooto.
executed for the Corporation and citsre` "fiwrith tile
Countess
The Prince and Princess of Ilreilesi'n aitieg,
de Grey land Major Teesatue -..„1c:,,,,ii st.
chapel Awe., - '
attendedj Divine service at the
nes's, yesterday morning. St. Ger-
rhe Archbishop of Armagh, the Earlof nof
nth,
m re aud
ans, Viscount Sydney, the Marquis
Lord llarris were also present. 0, re e
a
The Prayers and Communion Service e
oind the
ouretoet
by the Rev. the Sub-Dean, Pr.
Rev. T. Helmore. a the eer
The •
Bishop of Bith and Wells preaclie
mo from Psalm i., verses 1 and 2. i,...4
A Mr. Goss presided at the organ. IncSeed'
Anthem,---` Lord, how are they h--re
Handel.
Thearriege
Prince and Princess of Wales tool a c
in the afternoon.

drive .
The Queen has commanded that a Droillil''; bet'
—O----. .0. roota
shalln be held on Satarday, March 19 nest, `''' if of
heroyal Highness the Princess of Walls,e 0013,813.d° erea
Majesty. All presentations be c°- 61 cola
as being made to her Majesty. The 11031 re' 41'
tlemen will
tions will be observed. It is note xpected that den
attendance upon the ladies of their fat/lilies' 4. the
L.,.A Cabinet Council was held on S3turdai 6'ol,
go to the 7trawita-roonn, coef
o iicial residence of the First Lord of the Irel'oere
'n Downing
Lord Palmerston, the Lord Chancellor, the Duio 0
Argyll, Sir George Grey, Earl nussell' )5.•
-street. The Miuisters presente
of
Grey, Sir Charles Wood, the Chancellor of Ten if,
chequer, the Duke of Somerset, the Oglitel ,1%;e11,
Milner Gibson, the Right lion. Eds"rd Car
oil. C"
itight
Lord Stanley of Alderleb cud the
P. Villiers. has left
The Princess Clementine of Sa%e
Ilrm-47,01s for Ostend, on her way to Englnd. .
_0141,00
Afivines from Brussela state that the /1,1,0017.3,
Tjaximili An has been atjacked rather badly pith li.Por rarii
which lies delayed for a day or two his derartlri:pec tall
Tiie Right lion. B. Disraeli gave a F3r oere were
dinner on Saturday evening at Grosvenor-gatirea•ro, viscoot
present the Earl of Luear, the Earl a Velt:rive, the It n•
.Coburn
Hamilton, the Earl of Bective, Lord Cii°o4,44, Sir Prool‘
Frederick- Lygon, the lion, Percy AVY,r'',,,,y, Sir Williol
13dd,ges, Sir John Walsb, Sir 1101 1 lin,, iqr, stirlipip
Miles, Mr. Ormsby Gore, !lir. The'93g.,113',,r,(i ;tr. DaWserl'
Mr. Archdale, Mr, Seyreour sera - - tilo
8 trday aro.;
Despatches were sent 00 --cit - •
i)i.c.:',Vl., to the, Goverger af Ccil/148'