The Sun.
London, England, 1864-01-11 00:00:00

THE WEATHER AND THE PARKS.

Contrary to the expectations of the officers of the Royal
Humane Society, tho carriage drives and foot promenades
of Hyde-park were yesterday thronged with carriages and
pedestrians. Although the frozen surfaces were in many
places covered with two or three inches of water, and
though the glass indicated that the thaw had sot in very
rapidly, and the large boards hung out by the direction of
Mr. Young, the secretary, set forth, that the ice was in a
rotten and dangerous condition, no less than 2,000 ventured
upon the remaining ice in Hyde-park. The consequence
was that several persons were tripped up by the most ex-
pert skaters, and one person in particular had his nose
nearly cut off by the point of a skate. Ho was taken to the
receiving-house, and his injury was dressed by Dr. Chris-
tian.

In order to caution the public from going upon the river,
a reading of the thermometer was conspicuously put up in
front of the Receiving-house, stating that on Saturday night
the temperature was at 38 deg., showing 6 deg. above freez-
ing point. At nine in the morning of Sunday the glass
stood at the same point, whilst at noon it had risen to 40
deg. The weather was also stated as being foggy, and even
the wind was set forth as being S.E., but all these precau-
tionary measures could not keep the people off the ice.
The Round Pond was also patronised by 1,500 sliders
and skaters. The ice on this favoured resort is described as
being very dangerous, and only 2} inches thick. Prepara-
tions had been made to carry out a grand pyrotechnic dis-
play on the ice on Saturday night, but the same coming to
the knowledge of Mr. Young, the secretary of the Royal
Humane Society, he communicated with Sir Richard
Mayne, and pointed out the great danger that might arise
by such displays, and the consequence was that no one was
allowed to sell fireworks on the ice.

The Regent's-park had about 4,000 on the broad water,
but the gates leading to the private gates were closed, and
the icemen were enabled to keep the people from venturing
upon the narrow cuts. Several serious accidents took place
on the broad water, but they were attended to by Dr.
Norton. . _

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ST. JAMES'S-PAPS.—This was the great rendezvous of
the people yesterday, Such scenes as took place have not
been witnessed during the skating seasons for years. At an
early hour the crowd began to pour through Storey's Gate,
not in hundreds, but in thousands, From the Surrey side of
Westminster-bridge a continuous stream of persons came
wending their way to this park, A great number of im-
mersions took place during the day, whilst the slopes and
walks were Crowded with spectators, including about 2,000
females.

Victoria Park, Battersea Park, the ponds at Hampstead
and Clapham, had very few patrons. The ice in the Grand
Surrey Canal is in many places broken up, and barges laden
with coal and timber can now pass.

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Turner's pictures in the National Gallery in several places
with a knife. He pleaded guilty to the charge, and said he
did the mischief in a moment of uncontrollable excitement.
He might more safely have stabbed a man, for in that case
the plea of uncontrollable impulse would have obtained him
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Under the Man a.,T,ement of Miss Louisa Pyne and
Mr. W. Harrison.

THIS EVENING, to commence with (7th time) an en-
tirely new Operetta, et ttitied FANCHETTE. Miss Louisa
ryne and Ir. W. Harr icon.
After which, a Grand Christmas Pantomime, on a nolo of
unprecedented mal:nifl pence, untitled
HARLEQUIN ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.
Doors open at half- past Six---,_ommence at Seven.

THEATRE RO YAL DR U R Y-L AN E.
Managers, Mess rs. Edmond Falconer and
B Chatterton.
THIS EVENING, N.TG-iir AND MORN. Messrs.
rt elps, Ryder, Raynor, Vitzjames ; Miss R. Leclercq, Miss
Attinson, and Miss
To conclude with the new Grand Christmas Comic Panto-
mime of SINBAD THE SAILOR, H.
or, The Seven Wonders
of, th World. Clowns, IdeE;srs. H. Boleno and C. I,auri
harlequins, Messrs. J. Corms ck and S. Saville ; Pantaloons,
Messrs. W. A.. Barnes and J. al orris ; Columbines, Madame
Boleno and Misses Gunnies.
Prices as 'natal Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily.

HEATRE ROYAL DRUR Y-L AN E.
Managers, Messrs. Edmund Falconer and
F. B. Chatterton.
A GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE of the Panto-
mime
th NEXT' WEDNESDAY
00, at Two
th o'clock, when the Buys
of e Duke iof York's School with eir Band will attend.
The Free List entirely suspenthd, the public press ex-
cepted.
THIS EVIENING, the Performances will commence
entitled with
the New Seri o -Comic Drama, by Edmund Falconer,
NIGHT AND MORN. Principal characters by Mr. Phelps,
supported by Messrs. Ryder, Raynor, Fimjames, and Misses
R. Leclercq, Atkinson, and Heath.
After which, the Grand Comic Christmas PANTO-
MIME, written by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. entitled and
founded on tine popular Oriental story of SINDBAD THE
SAILOR. Tht • gorgeously beautiful character of the decora-
tions. inclusive of more than the usual amount of scenical
surprises and t ransformation wonders, are ensured by the
fact of their be 4 ;Jag entirely designed and for the most part
executed by the celebrated artist, William Beverley, whose
eminent service', have been retained this Christmas exclu-
sively for the 'I 'heatre Royal Drury-Lane. The general
action f the Par tomime, arranged by, and the whole pro-
duced under the ,direction of, Mr. Robert Roxby. Principal
characters in the: opening by Messrs. Tom Matthews, J. Ne-
Meagreson, G. Weston, and Master Percy
vale, Fitzjames,
Roselle ; rdisses .Lizzte ilmore, Rose Leclercq, E. Weston,
Coventry, and Ci tely Nott. The Harlequinade will include
the services of t
Harry Boleno and Mr. C. Lau i, Clowns;
Mr. W. A. Barnes and Mr. J. Morris, Pantaloons ; Mr.
Cormack and Yin S. Saville, Harlequins; Madame
Boleno and MiAses Gunniss, Columbines. The masks,
devices, and dres wies, from designs by the humorously re-
r owned Dykwynl tyn. The music selected and arranged by
Mr. J. Barnard. The dances and action of the Ballet ar-
ranged by Mr. Cot -snack. Comic scenes, tricks, &c., invented
by Messrs. 11. 80l (-no and Cormack. Box Office open daily
from 10 till 5 o'clock.
The massive and. beautiful decorations of the amphitheatre,
proscenium, aid ( ejling, designed and completed under the
direction of Marsh: Nelson, Esq., in that gorgeous style of
ornamentation kno yam as characteristic of the Louis (Inatome
period. and which i?Acited so much praise from the press and
the public last year, having been thoroughly cleansed, make
the aspect of the house before the curtain (which, when
lighted up, is admi :Jed to be the most beautiful in Euro, e),
an object of admiration which in itself Is wet*. h a visit.
Doors open a' II:Of-past Six. Perf .rrnances commence at
Seven, and termin, le every evening at Eleven o'clock.

AOYAL :LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Sole Management of Mr. Fechter.
BEL DEfIONIO ,fa Triumphant Success) will be repeated
,Every Evening during the Week.
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with a
New and Original! Farce, entitled THE LOST CtIILD:
3lessrs. H. Widdicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett,
Moreland; Misses Percy, Pauline Ledercq, Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lavenu.
After which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONIO, a Love
Otory, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's "Italian
Chronicle," by Mr. John Brougham. Principal coarac-
ter by Mr. Fechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles,
Brouv,hrnn, Emery, Itaymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford,
Collett, Sims ; Miss. Kate Terry, E. Lavenu, Mrs. Lee, and
Miss Elsworthy.
The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is
made to the occupants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either
for play bills or for the safe keeping of hats and cloaks, and
teat the attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-office open daily from 11 to 5. Commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.—
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN: Messrs.
Sothern, Buckstone, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers,
Clark, Cullentord, &c. ; Mesdames Angel, Snowden, Terry,
Lindley, Hill, &c
After which, KING ARTHUR ; or The Days and Knights
of the Round Table. Messrs. Chippendale, Compton, Braid,
Clark, Rogers, Tilbury, &c. ; Mesdames L. Keeley, Brough,
Wright, Terry, Lindley, Rogers, &c.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, DONNA DIANA.
After which, HARLEQUIN LITTLE TOM TUCKER;
or The Fine Lady of Banbury Cross, and the Old Woman
who Lived in a Shoe and Had so Many Children she didn' t
Know what to do.

;STEW THE ATRE-RO YAL, ADELPHI.-
-A.ll sole Proprietor and Manager, M. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING-, THE MOTHER AND CHILD
ARE DOING WELL : Mr. J. L. Toole,
kt to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH : Miss Bate-
man, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, Bil-
lngton, Stuart, Stephenson, Eldurue ; Miss 11. Simms, and/
Mrs. Billingten.
To ennelude with LADY BELLE BELLE; or, Fortnnio
and his Seven Magi Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, K. Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Patti
Jose)hs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.

Commence at 7.

LEAH.-EVERY NIGHT,

MISS BA'FEMAN.—LEAH.—Trtis EVENING,
the 87th appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss
I3ATEMAN, in the character of LEAH. In consequence of
the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso-
nation of the principal character in the new Five Act Drama
of LEAH has been attended. Mr Webster begs to announce
Shat it will be performed EVERY EVENING until further
notice.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, under the
Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
GRE A.T ATTRACTION.—First Week of Mr. and Mrs.
CHARLES MAT HEWS.—Mr. . Toole as Mrs Brown,
Mr. Phel,-.s, Mr. Fechter, and Lay Audiey every evening.
1863 ; or, the Sensation, of the Past !,emon, until further
notice. e,,,,crog the artistes who will appear here are Mr.
Benjamin Webster, Mr..l. L. To, le, Mr. Paul Bedford, and
Mr. Charles Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, Miss Fanny Josephs,
and Mrs. Charles Mathews.
THIS I;VENING. and during the Week, at 7, THE
ADVENTHEES OF A LOVE LETTER; COOL AS A
CUCUMBER ; and 1863 ; or, THE SENSATIONS OF
THE PAST SEASON.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ORANGE BLOSSOMS : Miss S.
Carson.
Atter which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEUS
AND EURYDICE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton,
711esdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &c.
Followed by MARGATE SANDS.
To conclude with TURN HIM OUT.
Commence at 7.

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HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tats DAY.—Morning, 3h. 21m.—Afternoon, 3h. 45m.
TO-Kosatow.-Morning, 412. sm.—Afternoon, 4h. 30m.

The Weather—Sun Office, Jan. 11, 1864.

THERMOMETER.
This day at Two o'clock 4O
Barometer-30.00.
Wind—E. ; moderate, and fine.

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—1;41"
#l° 411 U
4.7`0

LONDON, MONDAY, lAN. 11, 1864.

The news from Windsor continues most satis-
factory. As was anticipated, her MAJESTY, on the
receipt of the joyful intelligence, hastened
up from Osborne to join the family group and
take a personal part in the new happiness
of her Son. It seems but the other day
that similar rejoicings were resounding
through the land on the birth of • that
son himself, the infant heir of the youthful
VICTORIA. A crowd of tender emotions and
tender memories overpowered the heart of the
QUEEN as she responded to the affectionate embrace
of the Prince of WALES when :he greeted her on
her hasty arrival at Windsor. The inhabitants
of that loyal town which had welcomed her in the
happiness of her bridal hour, which had
witnessed the first anguish of her widow's
bereavement, sympathised with responding
sentiments to the emotions which, deep but joyful,
so plainly and so naturally overpowered the Royal
Lady as she passed from the station at Windsor
Oft her visit to Frogmore Lodge and a kindred feel-
ing Pervades every heart throughout the count ry
In '-er domestic, no lees than in her political career,
Queen VICTORIA has long been the object of the
respectful and affectionate admiration of her people
—a people especially appreciative of all domestic
excellence. Like that touch of nature which
makes the whole world kin, the homely
fireside virtues flourish alike in the palace