The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-01 00:00:00

SOUTH WALES.

The eighteenth half-yearly ordinary meeting of share-
holders was held yesterday at the I ;real, Western Rail-
way Terminus, Paddington ; Mr. C. R. M.-Talbot,
in the chair.

The advertisement convening the meeting having been
read,

The SECRETARY reful the following report :

" The directors have again the satisfaction to report a
considerable increase in the traffic during the past half-
year. The receipts on account of revenue on the main line
and Forest of Dean branch amount, during that period, to
106,2341.—being an increase of upwards of 62 per cent upon
the earnings of the corresponding period of 1852, and show-
ing a receipt of 8101. per mile, as compared with 5771. per
mile during the same period. Of this increase, about
15,0001. is derived from passenger traffic, and 25,0001. from
merchandise and minerals. The arbitration which has for
a long time been pending, with reference to the allow-
ance to be made to the Great Western Railway Company
for the supply of rolling stock, has at length been brought
to a close, and the award of the arbitrator has, been re-
ceived. The directors have much satisfaction in being
enabled to recommend a dividend on the ordinary share
capital of the company (after providing for - the dividend
due to the holders of the preference shares), at the rate of
three per cent. per annum. On the 2d of January last,
the line from Carmarthen to Haverfordweat, a distance
of thirty-one and a half miles, was opened for traffic-
with a single line of rails ; and the branch to join the
Taff Vale Railway has since the last half-yearly
meeting been completed. In contemplation of the
opening of the railway to the shores of Milford Haven,
the directors have had under their consideration the
best mode of effecting a steam packet communication be-
tween that port and the south of Ireland, and it will be
satisfactory to the proprietors to know that a friendly ne-
gotiation has been commenced between the two companies
interested, with the view to the establishment of such a
communication. The objects sought to be effected by the
bill now before Parliament consist of a power to purchase
land for additional accommodation at Swansea, to make
arrangements with the Vale of Neath Railway and Briton
Feri7y Dock Companies, and to effect other objects of minor
impe,-tance, to which the attentioaof the proprietors will
be mei particularly directed when the bill is formally
submitted for their approval, in accordance with the stand-
in;;order.4 of-the—House of Lords- „Application is being
rue to Poxliatuent by an indepefide.nh company, for Pnwer
to construct a broad guage railway, in connection with the
South Wales Railway, froth carrasetlissr...to N-e. wcostle
Emlyn, with a view to its ultimate extension to Cardigai:
The line is stroLogly promoted by landowners and others
interested in the district through which it will pass, and
cannot fail to be a= important adjunct to the main line of
the South Wales Vailway."
The CHAIRMAN said that the accounts which had been
circulated among the proprietors would 'put them in
possession of the present state and prospects of the
South Wales Railway Company. There was one sub-
ject do which he felt' justified in congratulating the
shareholders, and he diCi so with great pleasure, as it
bore out an opinion he lux' expressed at the commence-
ment of the undertaking, viz., that it would be com-
pleted for 4,000,0001. 'the a tnount of, the original esti-
mate. Up to the present moment, 3,585,0001. had been
expended, but that sum inclue'ed their property in the
Vale of Neath Railway, which was the most productive
part of their line, and as valuablet as any other, and also
their advances to the Llynvi Valk and the üblin and
Wicklow companies; so that they might say that they
had spent 3,500,0001., and that the v had half a million
left, and only seven miles of railway 'to make. (Hear,
hear.) Another source of congmtulat.on was that they
had no bills to promote in Parliament, with the excep-
tion of one to connect them with the Vale of Neath
Railway, and another to make a crossing at Newport,
which could not be made without the sanOtion of the
Legislature. He might also observe that the e.-cpenditure
of three-and-a-half millions included many chart k's which
had not been included in the original estimate atl made
by the engineer. They had, for instance, made a junc-
tion with the Taff Vale line, and sidings and office' in-
creased accommodation at Newport. Improvem exits
had also been effected in respect of the Dean brancii,
and they had made a line to connect them with the
Llynvi Valley. All these additions to their property
ought to inspire them with confidence, and it was like-
wise satisfactory for them to know that they had been
effected without any excess of the original estimates,
(Hear, hear.) The coal traffic along the line had become
extremely important ; but he regretted to say that it
was by no means as extensive as it might be, in conse-
quence of the difficulty of getting trucks and engines to
draw it. At Cardiff such was the pressure in the coal
trade that the magnificent docks constructed at that
place by Lord. Bute were found to be wholly inadequate
for the purposes intended. There was, however, another
matter in connection with this subject to which attention
had not been directed, and that was, that such was the
pressure for the exportation of coal, but more especially
of coal for steam purposes, that the colliers had turned
their attention to Milford Haven as the most advantageous
place for an export trade in that commodity. The
other ports to which they had access, and the docks,
although on a large scale, were dependent upon the state
of the tide, and it often happened, that great delay and
inconvenience were felt in consequence, one vessel only
being able to pass out of the floodgates at a time. To
remedy this inconvenience, the colliers had applied to
the company some time ago to lay down a narrow-gauge
line to Newport, but the directors declined to comply,
on the ground that they were pledged to the broad-gauge
interest. They now, however, found that they could
carry coals to Milford Haven at ss. per ton, and that an
enormous trade was likely to spring up. (Hear, hear.)
They had heretofore looked at Milford Haven as a place
for passengers proceeding to Ireland and Australia, but
he had visited it in company with their engineer, and
he found that there was nothing to prevent them from
making arrangements, not only for a large passenger
traffic, but also for an export coal trade, and for the
coaling of steamers. (Hear, hear.) The great advan-
tage of Nayland was that it was in itself a natural dock,
with sufficient depth of water to enable vessels at all
times to come up close to the land, and although the
cost of bringing coals to it amounted to ss. per ton, still
that extra charge was more than compensated for by the
vessel being 60 miles more to the westward, and no dock
or shipping dues of any kind to pay. (Hear, hear.)
The directors had also considered the propriety of making
Nayland a passenger station for persons proceeding from
the south and west of England to Waterford ; 'and they
had entered into arrangements with the Waterford and
Limerick Company and the Great Western Company,
'in order to effect that object. (Hear, hear.) It had
been said that in consequence of the Waterford and
Limerick line being in the hands of one individual (Mr.
Dargan) some objection mightbe made to the arrangement
but he was happy to say that, so far from this being the
case, a resolution was passed at the last Waterford and
Limerick meeting approving !of the proposal to place
steam-packets on the line between Milford Havens and
Waterford. (Hear, hear.) A bill was about to be pro-
moted in the present session for a line from Carmarthen
to Cardigan ; to this line they gave' their cordial sup-
port, as they believed it would develop the capabilities
of their own line, and in all probability lead to the esta-
blishment of a port of embarkation for passengers to
Kingstown. The Swansea Valley Railway, however,
continued to be a fruitful source of discomfort to them.
The South Wales Company had offered to make a good
railway for the use of the district, but, from causes into
which he need not enter, they had been unable to carry
out their intention, but whenever the Swansea Valley
Company would make a broad guage line, they would
be prepared to give them all the support in their power.
With regard to the Taff Vale Railway, a friend of him
at thqkboard had stated that he (the chairman) had
held Mit a threat that he would carry out the broad
gauge line to Taff Vale. He knew that the public said
this, but he emphatically denied that he had ever said
it ; for all he had said was, that the public and not the
South Wales Company required it, because there was
ample traffic for two lines, and that what the public
wanted in the way of railway accommodation they
would not be long without getting. There was another
subject to which he would have to advert, and that was
the award by which they were obliged to pay certain
prices for the use of the Great Western rolling stock.
The amount appeared to him to be large, and one
which must exercise a prejudicial effect on theirt_
coal trade, or a portion of it. He did not pretend
to be a judge of the value of the mileage of a loco-
motive • but he knew that on the So the
We
t ternh
the charge was 9d. per mile ; t IVestern, 81d.
Western, 9d. ; and on the Great
These sums, however, did not inclundnenythaendaverage
allowance of 3d. for interest on in
depre-
ciation of rolling stock. The amothuntpawyhibcyhtthhee
award
Wales Company was called upon
was is. Ad. for passengers, and 1744, for goods •; and,
in addition, they
were restricted by Sir WilliamiiCnt uwmbobauniltydt
to 165 tons, including the cam
cases the carriages weighedl2oagoues. t of Nl6oswtPonass,
be evident that the coal traffic would suffer very much
by the arrangement. (Hear, hear.) He was sure that
this
restriction was never contemplated by the colliers,
a and he hoped that the Great Western Company, who
were themselves perhaps even more interested in the de-
velopment of the coal traffic, would be induced to re-
consider the question for the mutual benefit of the two
companies. The hon. gentleman concluded by moving
that the report be adopted, printed, and circulated among
the shareholders.
The motion for the adoption' of the report was, after
some discussion, agreed to.
Resolutions were also passed declaring a dividend on
the ordinary capital and preference shares, and the re-
tiring directors and auditor having been re-elected, a vote
of thanks was passed to the chairman and the board,
and the proceedings terminated.

THE FATAL AFFRAY AT BRISTOL.—The inquest on
Cornelius Murphy, who was stabbed in an affray with
some Spanish sailors in Princes-street, Bristol, on Satur-
day night, the particulars of which have been given in
The Sun, was concluded yesterday. The evidence clearly
proved that the man who stabbed Murphy was Juan
Antonio Castro, and the juryfound a verdict of " wilful
murder" against him. It was stated by one of the wit-
nesses that the weapon was not like the knives usually
carried by sailors, but was similar to a butcher's knife._
Another man was stabbed during the quarrel, and
several of the Spaniards were taken into custody. Some
irritating words had been used by the Englishmen. towards
the Spaniards at an early part of the evening.

The CHAIBM- AN, referring to the proposal to increase
their capital, said that the directors felt that the fullest
details in every item were due to the shareholders, and
accordingly had instructed Sir J. Paxton to prepare a
report in which every cause of expenditure was fully ex-
1
plained. - Those who read that report would say not ' I
that an increase of capital was satisfactory, but at least • .
that the necessity for that increase had arisen from
causes over which the directors had no control, except
at the expense of curtailing some of the great features
in the production of which they mainly rested their
hopes of success for the undertaking. The first had
been most injurious to them, and they had been further
impeded by the la.mentable accident with which the
public were familiar. He believed that he could not
estimate those two causes at less than a loss of three t
months' labour, and that, too, at a time when expedition
was one of the most important elements of economy •
in their work. It must be remembered that they . ,
had collected skilled artists from every part of Europe, 1
and it would not had been possible to disband I
them as if they had been mere bricklayers' labonrers.
(Hear, hear.) Another great evil arising from the ,
delay had been an apprehension that the building-
i
could not be opened during the ensuing summer, a result
which would have been almost fatal to their success, and •
in order to avoid it they have been obliged to put addi-
tional hands into every department, so that the opening
should take place to a certainty on the day appointed.
The cost of iron and timber had nearly doubled since the
original estimate was submitted; and in addition, much
expense had been created by what he might call the gra.-
dual development of the scheme. They had• now a far
larger number of applications than could be complied
with in the space at the directors' disposal, and they
comprised quite as large a range of manufactures s s ;1
. i
had been exhibited in Hyde-park. (Hear, hear.) The
most experienced traders were beginning to see 11
that the Crystal Palace at Sydenham was a place which
every Englishman and every foreigner must visit, and
therefore, they were rapidly taking means to secure so
important a medium for the exhibition and advertisement
of their goods. He attached the greatest importance to .
this, the commercial aspect of the undertaking. If the
place were a mere resort for purposes of recreation— i
although he did not undervalue those purposes—he
might have had some misgivings as to its success, and
though that, after a year or two, the public interest
would die away; but, when he saw it resting on a solid
coturoerciallikeis—when, he saw it appeal successfully to
all philanthropic minds, and supported by the whole '" - " ,-,,,,x-...,,-;
press of England, he felt, that it was sure of an enduring
sur-'ciAs-acid would beedite impressed with an enduring -
value. (Loud cheers.) He had now pointed out the . i
leading features of increased expenditure, and had only - , -
to add that the whole had been rigidly tested, and the
directors were tioroughly satisfied as to the mode
in Which the money had been spent. He might be
asked what guarantee had he to offer that the extension
of the capital to a Million would be sufficient. To this
the best answer he could give was that the period of
opening was so close at hand, that they could see their
way clearly to the amount of money likely to be spent.
They had called on Sir Joseph Paxton for a report, bad
warned him to be on the safe side with his estimate, and
be had pledged his reputation to the completion of the
works within his estimate. He did not think that Sir
Joseph Paxton was likely to deceive them. (Cheers.)
There was another reason for reliance in his estimate i'
to be found in the fact that the actual expenditure up I
to the present date had been but 680,0001. Looking
at that amount and comparing it with the enormous
quantity of work which it had produced, he unhesi-
tatingly said that even if they tried they could not
spend much more between then and the opening of the
building in May. (Hear, hear.) They might have asked ,
for less than a quarter of a million, they might have ,
been contented with 100,0001., trusting to the receipts '
after the opening to terry them on. But they had
thought it better to ask for the whole sum, and to take
upon themselves all the liability and responsibility of
opening it to the public with all its great features com-
pleted. Hotels might be projected in connexion with
the Crystal Palace, and be adopted among its share-
holders with profit, as there was no doubt that there would
be opening for much greater concerns in that way than
anythingthat had as yet ever been seen in this country ;
and the directors had taken an important step in facili-
-1 tation of such a project by securing the lease of the whole
of Dulwich Wood, at the rental of 3,0001. a-year. They
might have had it lower, had they proposed earlier, but
how been fearful, while their prospects were uncertain,
to:recur increased liability ; but now they had secured
it, I.,Nrid were told by Mr. Fuller—whose authority as a •
value? of land few would venture to dispute—that when
the Palace was completed, it would bear something like
100,0001/. extra value. (Hear.) In connection with the •
exhibitio3 of manufactures, to which he had before re-
ferred, he should like to make one or two observations
with referetice to what had been done in the industrial
courts. Fin ding the demands for space from manu-
facturers
far to exceed their expectations, the directors s''
k,
had determined to provide courts of a more enduring
character—work-s of art in short—and which could be ,
erected without arty very considerable expense. They had
accordingly applied to gentlemen of great eminence in
art, and at the present moment Mefsrs. Tite, Thomas,
I
Lemper, Barry, Stakes, Crace, and Charpentier, were
employed in constructing ornamental courts for the vari- i '
ous branches of manufacture. In particular, an attempt
had been made to find an appropriate design for the Bir- 4 ,
ininghain court in a sort of iron archit,.etorA ; and much
pains had also been Talton In die construction of a hand-
some court for the music, which, it would be recol- •
lected, was very much out of the way in Hyde-park.
At Sydenham the musical instruments would have a
handsome court in the nave. As regarded the mode to
be adopted of raising the necessary capital, the reason
which had induced the directors to issue it in shares was,
that in an undertaking like theirs they had a firmer basis
when all were in the same boat, and had not borrowed ,
capital. (Hear, hear.) The shares would be distri- i
buted amongst all the present shareholders, and at the
present price there would be no difficulty in taking them .
up. (Cheers.) They had got the authority of the
Board of Trade for their proposal, and only wanted a -
resolution from the meeting to confirm it. He could .
not attempt to prognosticate respecting anything which
was so very novel in its character. He believed firmly,
however, that they would have success, and that mainly
because he felt that they had deserved success. The
chairman concluded by putting a resolution authorising
the raising 250,0001. new capital in shares.
Mr. Gunn, M.P., seconded the resolution.
Mr. ETCHES (Derby), who announced himself as the
holder of 1,500 paid-up shares, warmly supported the
resolution.

Alderman WILSON asked—lf this additional capital
were raised, would the borrowing power of the directors
remain ; and, if so, for how much ?
CHeinmAN—One-third of the paid-up capital, or about
330,0001. (Hear, hear.)
Alderman WILSON continued to complain that the
original estimate had been so much exceeded, but the
sense of the meeting was so generally against him that
we had difficulty in catching his observations. He re-
gretted the additional expense arising from the erection
of the towers. Engineers had told them at first they
would not answer, and now they were to be taken down.
(Hear, hear.) The speaker concluded amid much inter-
ruption by complaining of the backward state of the
great basin and other parts of the works.

A SHAREHOLDER asked whether this catalogue of ad•
verse circumstances had induced the worthy alderman
to sell his shares. (Loud laughter.)
ANOTHER asked how many -shares he held. (Loud
cries of "Answer," and uproar, and "Six.")
The CHAIRMAN implored the Crystal Palace proprie-
tors not to descend to the uproar of a common railway
meeting. (Loud laughter.)
In answer to a succession of questions from various
shareholders,
The CHAIRMAN said that they held Dulwich Wood
under building provisions ; and that the let of space in
the building up to the present time amounted to
3,0001. a year. As to the stability of the building,
it was most extraordinary, having withstood all the
late gales without important injury. He was asked
as to the probable amount of percentage by which
the dividend would benefit by the rents for space.
He did not like to commit himself to any specific
estimates especially as the contracts were only com-
ymeeanrcingneAimpror.pLriaetinormhbaadamnodoesbtleysi
him at least that rental as a cett4ratiktaiionenatyio.ni I)2(rsC::eieosrsi. ln.ga)
With respect to the organ it certainly was a great temp-
tation, and had the directors had a surplus they would
certainly have entertained the project,
aiecwt,bt. but
maundererr
bear.)
circumstances were determined to
He quite concurred as to the propriety of not exceeding
a million in expense and liabilities. A question had
been
asked as to the contract with Fox and Henderson.
That contract had only been exceeded by the trifling sum
of 6,5001. for a new staircase. As to the water towers,
the directors had acted under high scientific authorities
in constructing them, and believed that the tanks must
be elevated to get a strong jet. They were told that
the towers would have been quite secure but for the
treacherous nature of the foundations. An anxiety for the
safety of the public had induced the directors to call
in Mr. Ilrunel, and that gentleman's judgment was that
they were not safe. Accordingly the towers had been
taken down and were in course of re-erection at an ex-
pense of 20,00.01. The glass was so strong as to have
very successfully resisted the violent hail storms of last
winter. In answer to Alderman Wilson, who had com-
plained of the 'excess of estimate, the chairman pointed
out the various attractive features which had been added
to the original scheme, and advised the worthy alder-
man, if dissatisfied, to go to the Stock Exchange, where
he would have no difficulty
in selling his shares at a
premium.
A SHAREHOLDER wished to know whether there was
any truth in the report that her Majesty would open
the Crystal Palace in person. (Hear, hear.)
The CHAIRMAN said that until the prospect of open-
ing was nearer, to approach her Majesty on the subject
would not have been respectful. He was not, therefore.,
prepared to make any announcement
iof the royal inten-
tion. Looking, however, at the interest which her
Majesty had always taken in everything that tended to
progress of her p eople, it would not
the happiness And
perhaps be presumptuous to expect some condescending
mark of royal approval for so great an educational un-
dertaking.
The resolution was then put and carried almost unani-
mously, only one hand being held up in the negative, to
the great amusement of the meeting.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.--.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.—On WEDNESDAY MORNING,
March 8, GRAND NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION in AID of a
FUND for the support of the WIVES and CHILDREN of the
BRITISH SOLDIERS who have been sent as an expeditionary force
on foreign service. The Lessee has placed the Theatre, tree of ex-
pense, for a performance of THE CORSII',AN BROTHERS, irt
which Mr. G. V. BROOKE (who on this occasion gives his services
gratuitously) will appea', tinier the immediate patrmage and spe-
cial desire of the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, and civic authorities; and
the following illustrious patronesses, who hale signified their Wi 2.
ton of attending on this occasion
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge,
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge.
The Lady Mayoress.
Her Grace the Duchess of Hainilten,
Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort.
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose.
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset.
Her Grace the Duchess of Inverness.
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury.
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry.
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Blandford.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Xinnoull.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall.
The Right lion. the Counters of Besb.mough.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby.
The Right Hon. the Cor.ntess of She burn.
The Right Hon. the C.,0-untess of Wilton.
The Right Hon. tire Countess of Desert.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Doncughmore.
Tho Right Hop,. the Viscountess Palmerston.
The Right Wm. the Viscountess Maidstone.
The Right 'Hon. the Viscountess Newport.
Lady Sor,hia Deveaux.
Lady ~'olville.
Lad'i Raglan.
Tl'.e Hon. Mrs. Anson.
3',rs. Disraeli.
Mrs. J. Stanley, &c.

The Lord Mayor, with his usual kindness and generosity, has con-
Rented to act as treasurer, and to whom subscriptions may be sent.
The entire receipts to be forwarded to the Lord Mayor and Lady
Patronesses. to form a public fund for the above purpose. Doors
open at half-past one, and commence at two o'clock precisely. —Sub-
scriptions received by the Commercial Bank of London, Henrietta-
street.

The Lessee also begs leave to inform the nobility and gentry that
this Theatre will be placed at the disposal of the Lady Patronesses
for a Fancy Fair, or Bazaar, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,
♦pril 12, 13, and 14, on which occasion the entire Pit will be cove, ed
over for their accommodation; and all articles intended to be for-
warded as a present fer Vats national purpose, will be entered in a
book, with names and addresses of donors.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRI7RY- LANE,
Lessee, !fir. E. T. SMlTH.—Another brilliant triumph at
this National Establishment of Dumas's chef-d'oeuvre, the great
French drama, in five acts and eight tableaux, entitled THE VEN-
DETTA, or THE CORSICAN BROTHERS, which commences at
7 precisely,' and concludes at TEN. The wen•lerful impersonation of
the two characters. Louis and Fabian dei Franchi, by Mr. G. V.
Brooke; the resplendent mists' en scene, the startling and thrilling
effects,. the imposing tableaux, and the powerfhl and impressive
actin% throughout the entira drama, created a perfect furore. and
gained from a densely crowded audience a unanimous verdict of
approval—the same marked success that ensured for it the uninter-
rr,Pted run in the United States of more than One Hundred nights.
The eminent tragedian, Mr. G. V. BROOKE, as the Twin Brothers,
EVERY EVENING. Chateau Renaud, Mr. T. Mead. To conclude
vsith THE BEGGARS' OPERA. Captain Macheath, Miss
Featherstone.

TM Evening (Ash-Wednesday) there will be no Performance.

THEATRE EOYAL DRI7RY LANE.

Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smqh.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Maim!! 2,

illl be performed TITE VENDETTA ; or, The Corsican Er.
them. The principal characters by Messrs. G. V. Brooke and T

To be followed by THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. Characters by
Mr. A. Younge, Mrs. Selby, Miss M. Stanley, and Miss Feather-
stone.

This Evening there will be no Performance.
•
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Backstone.
TO-MORROW EVENING. Masai ?,
Will be performed GITY MANNERING. Supported by Messrs.
W. Farren, Elliott Geier, Compton, Rogers, Howe, Clark, Cord, and
Cull enford ; Miss Cushman (as Meg Murales), Miss Julia Harland.
and, Mrs. L. filf Buckingham.

fitter which, the Grand CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME. called
11.A_RLEQUIN AND THE THREE BEARS'; or, Little Sliverhair
and the Fairies. Columbine, Mica M. Brown; Harlequin, Mr. J.
'iWarehall; Pantaloon, Mr. W. A. Barnes; Clown, Mr. 11. Marshall.

This Evening there will be no Performance.
ROYAL PRINCESS'S TREATER, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CRAM.= KEAN.
TO-MORROW EVENING, MARCR 2,

Will be performed THE CORSICAN BROTHERS. Principal
Character by Mr. C. Kean.

After which will be presented the new Grand CHRISTMAS PAN-
TOMIME, entitled HARLEQUIN* AND THE MILLER AND
MS MEN; or, King Salamandar and the Fairy of the Azure
Lake. Harlequin. %Ir. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Hahne; Pantaloon,
Mr. Paulo; and Columbine, Miss Desborongh.

This Evening there will be no Performance.

LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.

TO-MORROW EVENING. Meacit
Will be performed A BACHELOR OF ARTS. Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Baker; Miss F. Hughes.
After which, the original Fairy Extravaganza, canal ONCE
UPON A TIME THERE WERE TWO KINGS. Principal cha-
racters by Mr. Eoxby and Madame Vestis.
To conclude with PATfER VERSUS CLATTER.

This Evening there will be no Performance.
THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.

Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.

TO-MORROW EVENING, Meaca 2,

Will be presented the highly Popular New Nautical Melo-drama
in dye taoleaux, with new scenery, the Sea of Ice, &c., new
dresses and appointments, canal THE THIRST OF GOLD; or,
TTIE LOST SHIP AND THE WILD FLOWER OF MEXICO.
Principal characters by Messrs. B. Webster, Keeley, Paul Bedford,
Madame Celeste, &c.
To conclude with THE SERIOUS FAMILY. Characters by
Messrs. B. Webster, Leith Murray. Parselle, and Keeley ; Airs. L.
Lturray, Misses Woolgar, Fanny Masked, and Laidlaw, and Mrs.
Keeley.

This Evening there wit be no Performance.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE,

Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan

TO-MORROW EVENING, Mkßut 2,

Will be performed PLOT AND PAARION. principal einracteri
by Messrs. A. Winn, F. Rob on, Emry, Lesl:e, Whits, Franke,
and m (3,01)n :
_Miss E. Turner, and Mrs. P.tirliu,3-

Arwr which, ?tin IMZNiCiAL 'Taiga.- Principal characters by
Meigri. Alfred Wigan, and F. Robson; and Mrs. Wigan and Miss
Marston.

To conclude with THE LOTTERY TV'KET. Characters by
liessrs. Emery. and F. Robson; Mrs. Chatterley, and Miss Ellen
Turner.

STRAND THEATRE

Sole Lessee, Mr. F. W. Allcroft.-L-Directress, Miss Rebecca Isaacs

THIS EVENING, Italica I,
Will he presented PADDri PORTFOLIO.

After which, Mr. Rammons, the celebrated American Banjo
Player.
To be followed by a Series of DISSOLVING VIEWS, with Vocal
and Instrumental Illustrations—supported cy Misses A. Vernon and
P. Beaumont.
Stalls, 55.; Boxes, 3e.; Pit, le. 6d; Gallery. M.; Private Boxes,
IL I Is. M., to be had of Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond-street.

No Performance this Evening,

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.

Triumphant success of the New Spectacle. LAST THREE NIGHTS
of the PANTOMIME.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Maaca 2,
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And during the week, will be presented the new, grand, and
romantic spectacle entitled THE WOODMAN'S HORSE; or, The
False Knight—the Woodman's Horse by the pet steed, Beauty,
expressly trained by Mr. William Cooke.

After which, Scenes of the ARENA.

To conclude with the Comic Pantomime of BILLY BUTTON'S
JOURNEY TO BRENTFORD; or, Harlequin and the Ladies'
Favourite.

Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, • Mr. W.
West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tia DAY —Morning 27 min.after 3 I Evening 46 min.aft. 3
To.litmutow—Morning 4 min.after 4 1 Evening 22 min.aft. 4

THE WEATHER.—Suu OPFION,RciI 1.
THERAIMIZTER, IN THE SHA.PIe.
53—highest since noon yesterday.
36—lowest this morning and during the:night.
49—this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.77—an extraordinary rise, higher than
for the last eight months.
WIND, S.W.—Light breeze, and fine weather.

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