The Sun.
London, England, 1865-06-06 00:00:00

THE SUN," LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, J UNE 6, 1F65.

he said that none of the numerous benevolent insti-
tutions of the land were more deserving of support
than the Royal Dramatic College.
The actor whom this society seeks to benefit is
one who confers great services on the community in
his particular way ; he raises the tone of sentiment,
he refines the tastes of the uncultivated, and he dis-
tracts the mind from the cares of life, and affords a
period of delassenzent which is at once refreshing and
beneficial. Mental repose is as necessary as bodily,
and even more so occasionally. Those who con-
demn the stage as pernicious, and actors as un-
worthy characters, are either ignorant or prejudiced.
Much that is good may be learned from the study
of the drama ; the passions of men appear in their
true colours, and reveal their good or evil influence.
A mighty spell is cast over the mind when some
master-spirit appears ever and anon as a meteor
light on the horizon of histrionic art, and all bow
before his sceptre and own his sway, yet varied
characters may also impress their influence upon
their day and generation. When all has been done
that human skill can effect, the curtainJalls for the
last time upon the actor ; he has strutted his brief
hour upon the stage and is swept off it. In the
hurry skurry of passing events the rage and excite-
ment for new-comers, where is the old favourite ?
As Mr. WEBSTER truly described, " his rewards
are precarious, his fame is ephemeral, and when
his faculties fail he passes from the bright foot-
lights into oblivion." This, then, is the time when
the Dramatic College comes to the rescue, and
appears as a haven of security and a city of
refuge to the wearied and worn-out actor.
All must acknowledge the necessity that exists for
some such retreat as this in every arduous profes-
sion, but none need it more than the actors, and
none more deserve support and assistance from the
public, because to the service of the public they
dedicate their time, their talents, and their strength.
Mr. WEBSTER drew a pleasing picture of the
retreat which the Dramatic College offered where
the inmate, removed from the frets and cares of
active life, may look out " to see the stir of the great
Babel and not feel the crowd." The records and
relics of the profession are also to be preserved
within these walls, so that when the actor has
passed away the memorials of his art may survive
to gild the memory of the past, and
point to the promise of the future. The
tribute of acknowledgment paid to the Prince
of WALES in the addrets was well done and strictly
true, for his Royal Highness has done more than
any one else in his position to encourage and foster
the stage of this country, and all concerned and
connected with it owe him a deep debt of gratitude.
Fittingly, then, was the concluding passage of the
sheet worded, when it thus addressed the Prince :
"We thank you for it from our hearts. May the
work which you have this day inaugurated prosper,
and may your Royal Highness live long to witness
its happy fruits." The Prince's reply was well
suited to the occasion, and terminated this portion
of the ceremony very satisfactorily. His Royal
Highness observed that he was gratified to
take part in the proceedings, to complete
a building with which his • lamented father
had been connected, having laid the foundation
stone, besides feeling so deep an interest in it. The
pleasure was enhanced also by finding the worthy
design properly executed, and calculated to carry
out its ends and noblest purposes. A more inter-
esting affair, in its way, than that of yesterday
cannot be conceived, and the occurrence reflected
honour alike on him who presided and those who
assembled to witness the inauguration. It is evi-
dent that the objects of this Dramatic College are
excellent, its aim good, and its efforts praiseworthy.
It remains then to trust that public support and
private sympathy will attend its way, foster its
efforts, and insure its success.

of those in France—namely, Vera Cruz, on the
Mexican Gulf ; and Acapulco and Mazatlan, on the

Pacific.

BOURSE, June s.—There is little change to notice
in the disposition of the market to-day, transactions
having generally taken place at Saturday's ruling
rates. Threes, for the Account, are done at 67fr.
40c., Mobilier Shares at 780 fr., and Italian Five per
Cents. at 66fr. 80c. The Stock of the Mexican
Loan (New) has slightly improved, and is now
quoted 327 fr. 50c., while that of the Old remains
stationary. The market closed as follows :-
41 per Cents 95 90
Do. end month —
8 per Cents. 67 40
Do. end month 67 42i
Credit Mobilier 782 50
Do. end month
Bank Shares 3675
Credit Fonder —
Italian Loan 66 70
Do. end month 66 85
Rem'

Ditto Threes
New Mexican
Do. Bonds 327 50
Russian OO 50
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Homo Debt —
Deferred

Roman

WAYS.