The Sun.
London, England, 1865-12-18 00:00:00

Royal Naval School, New Cross.

The annual entertainment by the pupils of this
excellent institution took place on Saturday, in the
great school-room, which, as usual, was tastefully
decorated with flags, &c. Owing to the lamented
death of the late King of the 'Belgians many illus-
trious personages, who were expected on this occa-
sion, were prevented from attending, which was
certainly a disappointment, as his Royal Highness
Prince Arthur, who is residing at Greenwich Park,
was one of the anticipated guests ; nevertheless, the
room was densely thronged. The performance
took place under the patronage of the president,
Admiral Sir William Bowles, K.C.8., Rear-Ad-
miral of the United Kingdom, and other members
of the council, which fact in itself was sufficient to
draw together most of the friends and old pupils of
the school, many of whom are distinguished mem-
bers of that noble service which this school was
founded to benefit. Although every arrangement
was made for the reception of a large audience, long
before the curtain was raised the room was so
crowded that we regret to say many were disap-
pointed in obtaining admission, upwards of 800
being present. The head master and other officers
evinced their interest by being present on this occa-
sion. The stage, for which the pupils are again
indebted to the kindness and liberality of Mr. Alfred
Eames, the secretary (who always takes great
interest in all things tending to the recreation and
comfort of the pupils), was fitted up by Mr. J.
Harrison, of Bow-street, Covent-garden, who
supplied the scenery and costumes, which in all
respects were perfect. The programme consisted
of Tom Taylor's comedy entitled " Still Waters
Run Deep." H. J. Byron's Oriental burlesque ex-
travaganza, " The Bride of Abydos," and the laugh-
able farce of " A Thumping Legacy." The acting
of Messrs. Poore, Davies, Pollock, Hall, Pilk-
ington, and Herbert deserves special notice; indeed
these young gentlemen displayed a talent which,
with practice, would do credit to the boards of our
West-end theatres. All the parts were sustained
with such unflagging energy that the great applause
which followed each fall of the curtain was well
earned.

Mr. J. Pender, M.P., who has purchased the late
Right Hon. Edward Ellice's mansion in Arlington-
street, Piccadilly, is having it put in thorough repair
against the ensuing season.
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