The Sun.
London, England, 1864-04-22 00:00:00

Agricultural Hall,

The " grand bardic jubilee" commenioratLn of the three
hundredth anniversary of the birthday of Shakspere, under
the direction of the national Shakspere committee, formed
to raise a memorial of the poet in the metropolis, com-
menced last evening with a concert of Shaksperian music.
The artists who took part in the concert were—Madam
Sherrington, Miss Stabbach Madam Dolby, Madam Fanny
Huddart, Miss Palmer, Miss' Heywood, Miss E. Williams,
Miss C. Nott, Madame Perepa, and Messrs. Perren,
Thomas, and Renwick. The name of Mr. Sims Reeves
also appeared in the programme, but that gentleman did
not appear, owing, it was said, to indisposition. An apology
was made for the great tenor, but after some little murmur-
ing the audiehce became reconciled to the general disap-
pointment, and the concert proceeded. In the first part we
had, of course, " Where the bee sucks," by Miss E. Wil-
liams ; " I know a bank,"
Dolby ; and " Hark, hark the lark," by Madame Sherring-
ton, which were by Madame Perepa and Madame
amongst the great vocal triumphs.
Mr. Phelps brought the part to a conclusion by the
recital of a portion of " The Tempest." The second
part cousieted chiefly of Locke's fino old music to
" Mac-
both," which evoked the most enthusiastic applause,
and the concert terminated with the spirited chorus by Sir
H. Bishop,
" What shall he have that killed the deer."
Tonight 'we are to nave a 4, character bal matlue," the
unveiling of the colossal 'Tercentenary Bust, and to-morrow
the great miscellaneous entertainment and monstro demon-
stration of the working classes.

The Duke of Sutherland's yacht, that is to take
back Gen. Garibaldi and suite to Caprera, arrived at Ply-
mouth, and proceeded to the Great Western Docks on
Thursday. The railway authorities at that port are making
active preparations for the reception of the General.
THE "ALBERT VICT LIFbBOAT.—Tho Man-
chester lifeboat, called the "Albert Victor" after
the infant Prince, by permissicn of H.R.H. the Prince of
Wales had yesterday her harbour trial in the Regent's-
canal Deck, Limehouse. Tile boat is 33 feet long, 8 feet
wide, and rows 10 oars, double banked. Her self-righting
qualities were fully and satisfactorily tested on the occasion.
The water she shipped was 'Alf ejected through patent
valves in 20 seconds. The following are some of the re-
markable qualities of the boat :-1. Great lateral stability ;
2. Speed against a heavy sea ; 3. Facility for launching
and for taking tne shore; Immediate self-discharge of any
water breaking into her; 5. The important advantage of
self-righting if upset ; 6. Strength ; 7. Stowage room for a
number of passengers. The boat was built by the Messrs.
Forrestt of Limehouse. The transporting-carriage of the
boat, which was built by Mr. J. Robinson of Camden-town,
was also tried on the occasion and was found to answer
admirably. The cost of this iifeboat and of three others
was collected by Mr. Robert Whitworth of Manchester.
The boat is to replace a smaller one at Berwick-on-Tweed,
which was deemed unsuitable for the locality.
The Patrie states positively that Lord Palmerston
has said "too much," as it knows that several ambassadors
have remonstrated against Garibaldi's preeeire in England,

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THE WAR IN DENMARK.
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 20, 7.20 P.m.
Nothing occurred last night except occasional
shots being fired.
The enemy has erected a battery near Bastion
No. 10 of the Dybbol entrenchments.
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 21, 4.4 P.M.
The enemy continues to throw a few shells, but
none have reached Alsen.
A battery is being erected opposite the Danish
work at Sourslokke.
All else is quiet.