The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-15 00:00:00

FRANCE.

The Marseilles journals announce the arrival in
that city of the Prince and Princess Callimaki
from Constantinople; likewise the departure of the
Said steamer, Captain Dupre of the French navy,
recently appointed Governor of Reunion Island, in
the room of Baron Darrieau.
BounsE, Deo. 14.—Tie market has been more
buoyant, and the business done shows an improve.
ment. Threes, for the Account, have advanced to
66f. 30c., and Mobilier to 945 f. It tilway Market
firm, with higher prices for some of the lines. The
market continued firm to the c:ose, and left off as
follows :

4i per Cents. . . 93 50
Do. eild month
3 per Cents
Do. end month 66 30
Credit Mobilier 940
Do. end month 940
Bank Shares 3595
Credit Foncier 1235
Roman
RAIL I

I Italian Loan 65 80
Do. end month 65 80
Ditto Threes ..
New Mexican .... 50 50
Russian
Austrian
Spanish Threes —
Rome Debt
Deferred
TAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern
Lyons and Neditmanoan 875 .. 880
Southern 585 555
Western
E astern ....
Sardinian
Austrian
borpbard
North of Spain
Saragossa 442 60 .. 440
Ditto to Barcelona

Our One English Vaudeville.

(Now REVIVED AT THE HAYMARKET.)

"No Song, no Supper," was written, says the
Times' critic, by Prince Hoare, an author who,
originally educated as a painter, abandoned his
profession on account of ill health, and afterwards
devoted himself to dramatic writing. The pieces
on which his reputation depends were operas of the
same kind as the one now under consideration, and
the owners of the old-fashioned mimic books already
referred to will remember the names, if not the
choicest morceaux of " My Grandmother," " The
Prize," " Three and the Deuce," and the " Lock
and Key." Signor Storace was the composer with
whose music his words were generally associated.
The plot of "No Song, no Supper," is not only
extremely simple, but of a character so thoroughly
conventional that one is constantly reminded of
those speaking Harlequins and Pierrots who at one
period were conspicuous on the French stage under
an I( alian influence. To many among a modern
audience, accustomed to refer all stage delineations
to something like a real standard, the gestures of
Mr Compton, as Mr Lawyer Endless, must seem
wholly unaccountable. The complacent " Hashes
ho" by which he shows his admiration of his own
small jokes, and the jumping jerk of the leg by
which the ejaculation is followed, are not explic-
able by any human motive, but there is no doubt
that Mr Compton presents the audience with the
faithful traditions of the part, as derived from
Dickey Snett, by whom it was originally acted.
When O'Keefe and his contemporaries wrote,
a certain grotesqueness which was not even an
exaggerated copy of actuality, was deemed proper
to farce. They worked in a day, be it remembered,
when popular caricaturists were not after the man-
ner of John Leech.

Round this Lawyer Endless, who does not sing,
circulate all the vocal personages. Dorothy, the
wife of Crop, a country farmer, entertains for the
legal fascinator a feeling which, if it is not precisely
to be called guilty, strangely prompts her to invite
him to supper when her husband is absent, and en-
tertain him with all the delicacies of the season.
Once, however, when one of these Platonic symposia
is about to take place, Mistress Dorothy and her
zealous servant Nelly roughly refuse shelter to
Margaretta, apparently an itinerant ballad-singer,
but really the child of opulent parents, who has fled
from home to avoid a d►stasteful match. Margaretta
vows vengeance, and watching the premises she is
forbidden to enter sees enough to warrant her con-
jectures that something wrong is going on, a myste-
rious arrival of wine being the most suspicious cir-
cumstance. Moreover, she detects in Lawyer End.
less the vile pettifogger who has so narrowed the
means of her true lover Robin as to cause the un-
fortunate young gentleman to "go to sea."

Even a Platonic attachment to a third party does
not favour the growth of connubial felicity, and we
find Crop and his wife leading a grumpy sort of
existence. Thus there is a dispute between them
as to which shall shut the street door, and then
a still more angry agreement that the one who
speaks first shall perform the humiliating office.
The wedded pair accordingly seat themselves
back to back, in defiant taciturnity, and though
Robin, wha is Crop's brother, having returned
from sea, comes unexpectedly upon them, he
cannot move them to speak. After many efforts,
he hazards the surmise that a cat-o'anine-tails
might be fittingly applied to his brother's back, and
so completely does the wife enter into this view that
she unwittingly expresses her admiration, thus
giving victory to her husband. This incident is to
be found in the old Scotch ballad, " Get up and bar
the door," with this diffirence, that according to
the northern poet the gudewife gets the best of the
contest. In "No Song, no Supper," it is worked
out with much humour, the anxiety of the farmer
to show his delight at his brother's return by dumb
motions, the sulkiness of the wife, and the amused
.stonishment of the young pallor, blending into an
amusing situation, in which ample justice is done by
Miss Nelly Moore, Mr W. Farren, and Mr Arthur.
The hour of supper, and with it the lawyer, at
last arrives. And it is worthy of remark that, ac-
cording to an old bylaw of the English stage, ex-
tending all over the country, and still recognised,
we are happy to find, at the Haymarket, the boiled
leg of lamb served on this occasion must ba real.
Other plays are not equally honoured. Macbeth
may express his hearty wishes with respect to the
appetite and good digestion of friends whom he
entertains with a boar's head of papier mache, but
it is a special privilege of the actors in No Song,
no Supper," that they are actually to be nourished
with succulent fare.

The leg of lamb is not only served, but carved,
and Dorothy, the lawyer, and Nelly, the first two
at the table, the last on an adjoining stool, are all
advancing with the meal, when a knock is heard at
the door. The farmer, Crop, has unexpectedly
come home, as Nelly ascertains through the me-
dium of the keyhole, and everything must be cons
cealed—the lamb in a cupboard, the lawyer in a
sack. Crop meeting Margaretta on the road has
brought her home out of charity, and is soon joined
by Robin, who has snatched a fortune from the
Spaniards, and bears a keg filled with coins.
Now comes the moment of vengeance. Apparently
there is no supper wherewith to greet the sailor's
return ; but Margaretta singe a song about a wolf,
a lamb, and a shepherd boy, each verse of which
indicates some hidden treasure, and the joint and a
large cake are respectively drawn out of their
nooks, The last verse betrays the pre..,cnce of the
lawyer in the sack, and, the covering removed, the
sinner stands a woful. figare, almost smothered with
flour. Of course he is ignominiously driven from
the house, while the husband and wife shake hands;
Robin embraces Margaretta, and all join in a merry
finale, expressing universal gratification.
Although upwai ds of 70 years have elapsed since
the first production of "No Sang, no Supper," it is
much more in the nature of an opera than the
Castle of Andalusia," brought out a few years be-
fore- The action of the story is in a great measure
carried on by music, and in the situations not only
dramatic but musical effect is considered. Storace,
the composer, did nut rely alone upon pleming me•
lodies, but in one or two of the concerted pieces
there is an approach to the elaboiation which be-
longs to the lyrical sage of a later epoch,

THE ACTOR AND THE REFUGEE,-A writer in
the Grand Journal, after giving an account of Bouffe's late
benefit at the Gland Opera, which produced him a clear
profit of 17,0001, states that he had the curiosity to ask
Bouffe by what extraordinary means he had obtained the
signal favour of giving his last performance in that theatre.
Bouffe explained the mystery in the following terms :--'• In
the summer of 1847 I was performing at London with con
siderable success, and among the pieces which found most
favour were the " Gamin de Paris" and " Michel Perrin."
One evening I had got through the former, and had retired
to my dressing room, when I heard a knock at the door.
Come in,' I exclaimed with some impatience, for I had
to transform myself into Michel Perrin, and I was
afraid the intruder would hinder me, as I had no
time to spare. I was pleasantly surprised by the entrance
of Colin:, D' Orsay, who had alway s been my good friend, ac-
companied by a gentleman unknown to me. My dear
artist,' said the Count, I have taken the liberty to bring
with me one of my friends, a Frenchman, who never saw
you play till this evening, and he wishes to thank you for
the gratification you have afforded him.' The stranger then
eulogised my performance, and said, ' Were I not afraid of
incommoding you, I would ask permission to remain here
while you dross. I have just applauded you in the character
of a youth, I know you are now about to appear as an old
man, and should much like to witness the mysteries of your
wonderful transformation.' Count D'Orsay having added
his request to the stranger's I consented, and my metamor-
phosis was completed in less than a quarter of an hour, just
ae a signal summoned me on the stage. I then turned to
my visitors and said, Gentlemen, Michel Perrin salutes
you.' Count D'Orsay's friend then thanked me heartily for
having satisfied his curiosity and we went downstairs toge-
ther. Before we parted Count D'Orsay said in a whisper,
Should you like to know the name of your visitor ?' and
on my replying in the affirmative he said, ' Well it is Prince
Louis Bonaparte." The late prisoner at Ham ?' I inquired,
Himself,' said the Count, About two months since, when
I preparing for my benefit, a friend asked me sshether it
was to take place at the Grynenase, and I replied that I in-
tended to obtain permission for the Grand Opera. ' The
Opera!' ho exclaimed, are you mad ?' In order to realiee
my design I addressed a petition to the Emperor, and took
the liberty of reminding Napoleon 111, of the v:sit paid to
me in London by Prince Louis Napoleon. The next day but
one my petition was sent to the proper parties, with the
words, For M. ILuffe, yea! yes! yes!' written on the
margin in the Euapetur's own hand. And thie is how
my benefit took place at the Opera instead of at the
Gyinnase,

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HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, Dee. H.
His Royal Highness Prince Arthur arrived at the
Castle yestuday, attended by Aljor Dphinstone.

Countess Blucher has also arrived.
Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by the
royal family, went this morning to the royal maose"
leum at Frogmore, and remained there some time'
At 12 o'clock, after the Queen's return to the
Castle, the mausoleum was, by her Mjesty's cote'
mand, opened for all the members of the house'
old, including the servants and most of her
Mijest3's tradesmen in Windsor, to visit it.
In the cuur.e of the afternoon a large number
availed themselves of her Majesty's gracious per
mission to pay this mirk of tribute to the ineworl
of their lamented prince and master.
The Queen has passed the day in complete retire-
ment.

The Dowager Countess of Mount-Edgcumbe bB5
sucoteded the Countess of Gainsborough as Lady 13
Waiting.

THE COURT.—The Queen and the Royal faniillf
according to the latest arrangements, are expected to leave
Windsor Castle on or about Saturday next for Osborne'
where the Court will probably rem tin for a period of about
eight weeks.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF THE PRINCE
CONSORT.—Yesterday being the third anniversary.
of the death of the late Prince Consort, the day was observed
with much solemnity by the members of the royal circle ne°
at Windsor Castle. About half-past II o'clock her 31a.lestY'
accompanied Ly the junior members of the royal farailYt
attired in deep mourning, repaired to the mausoleum which
is now being erected in the grounds of Frogmore 11°11se'
and where are interred the remains of the late Prince o°ll-
- The mausoleum, which is a building of noble propor-
tions, and adorned with costly stones and marbles, is ar
proached by a handsome flight of steps furnished with stene.
balustrading, at the top of which is an open portico 01
elegant design, within which is a door having over it a coalf
of arms, and the monogram V.A. entwined on each side °a
it. Beneath the coat of arms is a brass tablet, with Oil,
Latin inscription, recording the death of the Prince; while
the roof of the portico has been decorated with Venetian
mosaics, representing a blue sky with gold stars, and 0111'
ornaments. On the tomb, which is approached by a fiight
of steps at the foot, lies the recumbent figure of the Prince
while two small portable flights of steps, covered with black
cloth, are placed on each side of the tomb, near the I°°`'A‘
Above all is a carved wooden canopy, which yesterday'
together with the tomb itself, was hung with wreaths
garlands of immortelles, white azeleas, and evergreens,
while a heap of wreathes and immertelles were lying at tile
foot of the tomb, near which was also a burning lamp' evi:
dently placed for the purpose of throwing a little light 071
the objects near at hand. Choice exotics were also disP°se,
around the interior of the building, giving it a very beauti-
ful appearance, although yet in an unfinished state. BY the
kind permission of her Majesty, the servants of the royal
household and the Queen's tradesmen, with their families!
were allowed to visit the mausoleum between the hours 01
12 and half-past 3 o'clock, and accordingly some hundreds
availed themselves of the privilege, there being, during
portion of the time set apart for the admission. a 00118t815 ,1,
stream of visitors passing through the upper part of `""f
Longwalk to the Frogmore grounds on their way to f""
Prince's tomb.

His Excellency the Prussian Ambassador and the
Countess Bernstorff arrived at their residence on Carlton
House-terrace yesterday, from visiting the Marquis aid
Marchioness of Salisbury, at Hatfield House, Herts.
The Earl of Derby is gradually recovering!
though last week he experienced a relapse, and was ea.
feebled for a few days; subsequently there was a cliange
for the better. The noble earl is, however, not sufficienti,
recovered to leave his room.
The Earl of Malmesbury has arrived at liringela°
Hall from Heron Court, Hants, on a visit to the Earl and
Countess of Hardwicke. The E irl of Dunmore has :Pl:y-
-d
the party visiting the Earl and Countess of Hardwick's'
The Countess Dowager of Tankerville does not
leave town as stated, but remains for the present at her
residence in Hertford-street, Mayfair.
Lord and Lady Bloomfield have arrived at Wive"
pole Hall on a visit to the Earl and Countess of Hard
wicke.

Lord and Lady Otho Fitzgerald were prevented
accepting the invitation from the Marquis and Marchione°
of Salisbury, owing to the unexpected death of Lord We'.
Fitzgerald, uncle to his lordship.
Sir Edward Kerrison, M.P., and Lady Caroline
Kerrieon have been entertaining a succession of visitors et
their sear, Broome Hall, Suffolk.
na
The marriage of Lieutenant-Colonel Chetwl
Scapylton to Lady Barbara Leeson, daughter of the rat“.„
and Countess of Milltown, took place by special &enc.
last week at Russborougb, the seat of the bride's father.

ITON.IIY

AND

`Vlrt rd.SRCIAL INTELLIGENCE,

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
EDUCTION IN THE RATE OF DISCOUNT.
The directors of the Bank of England have just
reduced their rate of discount from 7 to 6 per cent.
The announeement of this alter-41mi took a large
number of the commercial public by surprise, be.
Nine there is a well-tonne,ed belief that in the
course of a week or two 'A revival of speculation
Thly be expected, and -.money will shortly be re-
quired, in large amour's, to transmit to the East for
Pasment of cotton. The prospect, therefore, of an
unfavourable s'pecie movement, arising at
lac' distant de,te, only induced few persons to
anticipto a reduction in the official minimum
this week. It had been known for some time that
although. there has been an active inquiry for dis-
e,unt accommodation, the national establishment
bas not transacted the large business usual at this
Period, and in order fully to partake of the bills
brought into circulation, the directors of the Bank
O'Eugland have lowered their rate to a point that
IN! for the moment admit of little successful com-
Petition out of doors.
Since the notification of the change there has
been a good inquiry for money and the rates in the
°Pen market have ranged from 51 and 6 per cent.
he National Discount Company, Messrs Overend,,
Gurney and. Co., and Messrs Alexander, Cun
tad Co., have reduced their allowance of interest on
(413084, accounts from 5 to 51 per cent. for money
at call from 51 to 5 per cent. for 7 days' notice, and
frorn 6 to 51 per cent. for 14 days' notice of with-
drawal.
The directors of the Chartered Mercantile Bank
Of India, London, and China have announced a
'dividend of 10 per cent., free of income tax, for the
halt-year ending the 31st inst., to be paid on and
after the 23 of January next. This amount, to-
gether with the payment made on the Ist of July
166 t: will constitute a distribution of profits at the
rate of 20 per cent. per annum on the paid up
e'Pited. of the bank.

Two O'CLOCK.
~, At Paris, this day, according to Mr. Renter's
.481egram, the 3 per cent. French Relates were
qf. 20c. Heavy.
The English Stock Market has not been info.
keed very much by the alteration in the rate of
illBcount. Had the event happened at any other
t
Itte when business was not, as now, being curtailed,
4zubstantial improvement might have been ex.
Ileeted. The Funds rallied a little for a while, but
ltimately returned.to the prices current last even-
-1138, and Consols for money are 891 and for the
Iteenunt 891 I. The New Threes and Reduced An.
buities are 881 S ; March Exchequer Bills, 5.3. to Is.
143. ; India 5 per Cents., 1021 193; and Deben-
'tire; 9%,
In the Foreign Market there has been rather more
,Ilainess, but prices have not varied materially.
Turkish 6 per Cents., 1862, are 711 72 ; do. Conso.
471 47k; Mexican, 291 d ; do. New, 278 1;
Greek, 221 231 ; Spanish Passive, 318 I; do. ()el..
,ti6cites, 131 144 ; the Confederate Loan, 61 63 ;
the Danubian, die. to par.; and the Egyptian,
prem.

t -Business in the Railway Share Market has been
4ther inactive, although in some instances prices
Ste a shade firmer. South Eastern have improved
3.1 and Metropolitan, North Western, and Brigh-
t°ll) each 10s.
:rhe Foreign and Colonial lines remain without
t
uange of importance.
o,Lank and Miscellaneous Shares are dull. Union
' London, however, have improved to 56 57;
Aerial Bank to 3111. Alliance have declined to
17i; General Credit and Financial realise 61 7 ;
Itidson Bay_Company, 16i; and Crystal Palace
kalace
32i.

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