The Sun.
London, England, 1852-03-08 00:00:00

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

It is a pity this theatre cannot be enlarged, as it is
becoming "the rage" to such an extent that there is not
accommodation for all who desire to enjoy the admi-
rable dramatic treat nightly ,presented by the sovereign
tact and judgment of Mr. Charles lien. A new farce,
by Mr. Taylor, was stamped with unequivocal success
on Saturday night. It bears the name of Our Clerks;
or, No. 3, Fighee.court, Temple. The clerks are played
by Mr. and Mrs. Keeley, and their, masters, two barris-
ters living in chambers at No. 3, Figtree-court, by Mr.
Wigan and Mr. Everett. The fun of the piece turns on
the vagaries of the two clerks, who resolve to " make
merry" during the absence of their masters. With
this view they regale themselves with wine and cigars,
and invite to the chambers two young nursery-maids,
whom they espy in the Temple-gardens. • In the midst
of their enjoy meta one of the "governors" re-
turns home with a lady whom he has just espoused, and
a variety of amusing situations occur. The plot, which
is full of drolleries and incongruities, is brought to a
conclusion by a complete revulsion in the domestic ar-
rangements of the establishment, one of the professional
gentlemen being made a fool of by the other, and both
being compelled to feel the indiscretion they have com-
mitted in leaving their property at the mercy of Our
Clerks. The acting of Mr. and Mrs. Keeley was admi-
rable, each bringing out the character of the two boys
with great force and precision. Tho effect was height-
ened bytthe contrast, which was managed with great
skill and ability. Mr. Wigan was spirited and lively.
Miss Robertson, as Emily Harden, was lady-like and in.
terestiog; Mr. Addison, in Balpit, a good country gen-
tleman. The piece was received with great applause,.
and there is no doubt that it will have agreat run. Great
credit is due to the manager and the company for the
way in which the piece was got up. There was no un-
fortunate hitch, no awkwardness so often attendant ou a
first representation.

SPORTING NOTES.
No. CLXXXIII.
ODDS AND ENDS CONCERNING THE
COVENTRY MEETING, &o.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—We are but the creatures of circumstance, and
circumstances have occurred since the publication of my
last note which compel me to alter my opinion very con-
siderably with respect to one horse, and slightly in re-
gard to several others, for the Craven Steeplechase at
Coventry. Victress, whose chance I disposed of very
cavalierly on Friday last, upon a large outlay, and some
of it from the stable too, where they assert that the
race is a foregone conclusion for them, made by se-
veral of the cleverest men upon the turf, has induced
sue to consider her chance about as good as any
in the race. Miss Mowbray, who figures on
the majority of the lists at a very short price, will not
start; it also is vdry dubious whether either of Osborne's
go to the post. Marla Day is completely knocked up.
Half-and-half is amiss; and Sir Peter Laurie, Vain-
hope, and Hardwick are scratched. Bourton is reported
to be struck out, which may turn out to be a report only.
I have received no definite information on this head, as
far as I can ascertain the fields will be as follows:

Coventry Handicap—Merry Peal, Warwick, Ribaldry,
The Clown, Avia, Prondfoot, Brother to Shylock, and
The Queen of Spain.
The Craven Steeplechase—British Yeoman (d), Abd-
el-Kader (d), Peter, Warner, Little Queen (d), Farnham,
Oscar, Carrig, La Gam Dadra, St. Helier, Victreas,
Maurice Daley, Jack-of-all-Trades, and Seaman.
The Hurdle Race—Bedford, The Drag, The General,
Fazeley, Maria Monk, Kate Kearney, and perhaps one
or two more.

My opinion with respect to the Coventry Handicap
is unaltered. BROTHER TO SHYLOCK, Merry Peal and
Ania being my first, second, and third. I must throw
over Half-and-Half for the Hurdle Race, anAl stick to
THE GENERAL, Maria Monk, and Bedford for the first
three places. For the Steeplechase I anticipate seeing
the leading batch at the finish composed of Oscar, La
Gazza Ladra, Maurice Daley, Farnham, and Victress;
and the placed trio in VICTRESS, OSCAR, and MAURICE
DALEY.

The betting this morning is of a brisk mature, the
principal events at Coventry and Doncaster having been
touched on rather stiffly. Coventry
Handicap-2 to 1
agst Merry Peal, 3 to 1. agst Brother to Shylock, 6 to 1
agat any other. Steeplechase-5 to 1 agst Victress, 6
to 1 taken freely, 8 to 1 eget Oscar, 8 to 1 apt Maurice
Daley, 8 to 1 agst La Gaza. Ladra, 8 to 1 agat British
Yeoman, 10 to 1 agst St. Helier, 10 to 1 agtu Seaman,
12 to 1 agat Peter, 12 to 1 agat Jack of all Trades, 100
to 7 agst Warner, 15 to 't agst Abd-el-Kader. Hurdle
Race-6 to 1 eget The General (taken), 6to 1 agst The
Drag, and 6 to 1 offered agst any other.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.
March 8, 1852.