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

Agricultural Hall,

The "grand bardic jubilee' commemoration of the three
hundredth anniversary of the birthday of Shakspere, under
evening the direction of the national Shakspere committee, formed
memorial of the oat in the metropolis, com-
mencedto raise a
last with a concertP of Sliaksperian 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 audience 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," by Madame Perepa and Madame
Dolby ; and " Hark, hark the lark," by Madame Sherring-
ton, which were 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 consisted chiefly of Locke's fine 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 have a "character bal masque," the
unveiling of the colossal Tercentenary Bust, and to-morrow
the great miscellaneous entertainment arid monstre 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 VICTOR" LIFEBOAT.—The Man-
chester lifeboat, called the "Albert Victor" efter
the infant Prince, by permission of H.R.H. the Prince of
Wales had yesterday her harbour trial in the Regent's-
canal Doctr, Limehouse. Tae boat is 33 feet long, 8 feet
wide, and rows 10 oars, double banked. Her self-righting
qualities were fully awl satisfactorily tested on the occasion.
The water she shippe.d was self ejected through patent
velves in 20 seconds. The following are some of the re-
markablo qualities of the boat :-1. Great lateral stability;
2. Speed agate It a heavy sea ; 3. Facility for launching
and for taking the shore; Immediate self-discharge of any
water breaking into her; 5. The important advantage of
self-righting if upset ; C. Strength ;
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. Th 3 cost of this lifeboat 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 Patric states positively that Lord Palmerston
has said "too much," as it knows that several ambassadors
have ranaonztrated against Gwribaldro presance 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 Saurslokke.
All else is quiet.

AUSTRIA.
RESIGNATION OF COUNT FORGACH,
VIENNA, APRIL 22,

According to the Presse of to-day Count Forged],
the Hungarian Aulic Chancellor, has resigned, at the
request of the Minister President. He will be sue.
ceeded by Count Hermann Zichy.

PRUSSIA .
RENDSBURG, Ann 22.
The King of Prussia on his reception at the
Railway station said :
" The cause of the Duchies is sacred to me. The
work which we have commenced with such earnest-

nese shall be completed in like manner. The people
may be assured that the blood of my children has
not been shed in vain.

KIEL, APRIL 22.

The Magistracy and Town Council of Kiel have
sent a deputation to Flensburg to pay their respects
to the King, They requested all the Holstein
communes, by telegraph, to join them.

SOUTHAMPTON, APRIL 22.

The North German Lloyds steamship America,
Captain Wessels, from New York on the 9th,
arrived here this evening. She brings 136 bags of
mails, 44 of which are for England, also 171 pas-
sengers for this port, 11Avre, and Bremen, 49,100
dole. in specie for France, and 1,000 dole, for
Bremen.

The America brings a cargo of 1,000 tons of
merchandise, 390 of which are for England.
On the 11th inst. she spoke the English ship
Constitution, steering eastwards.
The America encountered strong easterly winds
throughout her passage.