The Sun.
London, England, 1852-11-02 00:00:00

FOREIGN THEATRICALS.

THEATRE LYRIQUE.—This theatre displays a com-
mendable activity. This week we have had another
novelty, a two act operetta, y9lopt "La Ferme de Kil-
moor," the literary and dramatic merits of which are not
likely to confer any great lustre on the authors. It is,
however, sustained by its musical qualities, which are of
no common order. The devotedness of a young girl,
who, out of sheer gratitude, marries a farmer who has
brought her up from childhood, and for whom she
sacrifices her lover, forms the subject of the libretto, M.
\Varney, already celebrated by his famous " Chant des
Girondies," is the composer ; his partition abounds in
spirited and original motive?, and moreover is extremely
well instrumented, and to him the favourable reception
which "La Forme " experienced is entirely due. The
principal parts are respectively sustained by Mmes.
Rouvray, Gutchard, and M. Grignon,jun. The ensemble
of the orchestra and chorusses was most satifaotory.
" Moise " is in active rehearsal at the Grand Opera,
and will, it is promised, be produced in the early part of
this week. The scenery, costumes, accessories will, dit•
on, be magnificent, and the chorusses will consist of one
hundred performers. The parts of Rubini, Tamburini,
and Lablache will be filled by MM. Gueymard, Morelli,
and Obin ; the ladies are Meas. Laborde and Poinsot,
and a debutante at the Opera, Mlle Duez, who created a
marked sensation at Brussels, and at the Th4atreLyrique
in Paris. The first representation of the new ballet
"Orfa," with Mme. Cerito, is announced very shortly.
The company of the Italian Opera is in course of for-
mation. In addition to the artists already mentioned.
the Italian journals announce the engagement of M.
Valli, a baritone, and give us hopes of hearing Mile,
Cruvelli, who has not yet, it appears, proceeded to St.
Pot.wahurps, as was expected.
M. Verdi is at present engaged in giving the finishing
touches to two operas, "II Trovatore," and " La Forza
del Destino." The first is to be produced at Rome, and
the second at Venice, in the course of next carnival.
Mme. Barbieri-Nini has made her appearance at the
Argentina, in Rome, in Pacini's " Buondelmonte," and,
according to all accounts, with extraordinary success.
By her side, Messrs. Corsi and Giuglini were also
warmly applauded.
Mlle. Gazzaniga, one of the daughters of the late can-
tatrice of that name, is described in the Italian journals
as having created a perfect furore at Bologna in "Nor-
ma." She was recalled no less than fourteen times. A
Mine. Finiti Batocchi distinguished herself as Adalgisa.
The production of a new opera, La Fiorina," is men-
tioned by the Genoa papers, at the Carlo Felice, in that
city. The music is well spoken of, but the artistes, Mme.
Robussini, and MM. Rossi-Corsi, Cambiaggio, and Pal-
meri, appear to have fairly divided the honours with the
composer, M. Pedrotti.
At Madrid, " Semiramide" has been given at the
Oriente with Coletti, Mmes. Novelli and Angri, who are
termed by the local journals "an incomparable triad."
Mme. Novelli especially seems to have exalted the en-
thusiasm of the public to its highest pitch.
Accounts from Lisbon state that the new troupe had
made their first appearance at the San Carlo in Verdi's
" Nahum." The prime donne, Mile. Augustini, and
an Irish cantatrice, Miss Donovan, Italianized as Signora
Donovani, and a baritone, M. Bartolini, are described as
meritorious artistes.

THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTIL—The entertainments
at this establishment passed off during the past week
with the greatest spirit. The inhabitants are beginning
to see that Mr. Newcombe richly deserves their patro-
nage, and it is to be trusted that they will continue to
favour him with it. He spares no trouble or expense to
render it one of the best, if not the beat, in the provinces.
On Monday " Maritana" was given, the house being very
fully and fashionably attended. Mariana was taken by
Madame Weiss, Mr. Weiss was Don Jose, and Mr.
Travers Don Ccesar de Bazan. The excellence of these
vocalists is too well known to need comment. The same
opera was repeated on Friday. Tho " Lucia di Lam-
mermoor" was produced on Wednesday, in which the
role of the heroine was admirably filled by Madame
Weiss, who was greatly and repeatedly applauded. On
Tuesday " Rory O'More" and Mr. Leclercq's nautical
" A Sailor's Home," were the entertainments.
Miss Louise and Master Arthur Leclercq are still the
admired pets of the frequenters of the Plymouth theatre,
and their performances ever meet with a hearty wel-
come.

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COMMISSIONERS OF PAVING, ST. ANDREW'S, HOL-
BORN.—Yesterday evening a meeting of the Commissioners
of Paving was held in the board-room of the guardians, for
the purpose of electing a clerk to the board, in room of Mr.
Charles Leigh, resigned. The election fell as follows :—Mr.
Hopwood, 26 ; Mr. Pike, 18; majority, 8.

NEW RAILWAY SCIIEME.—The South Midland
Union Railway is another now undertaking on the
if Dorset-
n England,
mar-
ket, proposing to raise a capital of 1,000,000/. in 20/.
shares. The object of the line is to unite by means of
unbroken railway communication, Manchester, Derby,
Birmingham, and the great manufacturing and indus-
trialh a ving asa
districts
terminuso of h e north,
harbourw i with the f south
Poole,
shire. The liae is proposed to be connected with the
Bristol and Birmingham Railway, a little to the north of
Bristol, at Maagotsfield, and will thence proceed south
by way of Keynsham, Clutton, Shopton Mallett, Bruton,
Castle Carey, Wincanton, Stslbridgo, Sturminster,
Newton, Chillingaton, Stourpain, Blandford, Spetisbury,
Sturminster, Marshall and Corfe, to Poole. The engi-
neers are Messrs. Locke and Errington.
AFFAIR OF HoNotra.—ln consequence of the fracas at
the Royal Dublin Society on Monday. last, between Mr.
Henry M'Dcroaott, solicitor, and Major Fairfield, these
gen lemon proceeded yesterday morning to St. Catherine's,
near Lucan, Major Fairfield was attended by Captain
J. A. O'Neil, and Mr. M'Dermott by Captain Robinson.
Mr. M'Dermott received Major Fairfield's fire, and dis-.
charged his pistol in the air. Explanations then took
place which proved perfectly satisfactory to all parties.
Major Fairfield and Mr. M'Dermott having shaken
hands, the affair terminated.
NUMEROUS SUDDEN DEATHS.—OR Saturday Mr. Wmt
Baker held four inquests in various parts of his districs
upon persons who died suddenly. The previous day ae
many inquests were taken by him upon persons whosf
deaths bad occurred momentarily; and in the course o.
the week several similar cases came before the coroner
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making a railway from Darlington to Barnard Castle.
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distance west of the Darlington station, and, passing
Pierce Bridge, Gainford, and Newsham, will terminate
in Galsgate-street, at Barnard Castle. The length will
be 16 miles,