The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-10 00:00:00

GUSTAVUS V. BROOKE•

This distinguished tragedian is resolved, it would
seem, upon winning "golden opinions" from all classes
of his contemporaries. His remarkable genius as an
actor has already achieved for him a great, and enviable,
and admitted reputation. He appears to be now ben'
upon extending that reputation by his liberality. in,
this project he is aided, moreover, by the generosity ni
the enterprising manager of Drury-lane Theatre—gl.'
E. T. Smith—to whom the public has been indebted for
the recent opportunity of witnessing the triumphant
success of the first of all living interpreters of Shakspere.
According to an announcement recently made bl
advertisement, Mr. G. V. Brooke, the " artiste," and
Mr. E. T. Smith, the " manager," purpose to devote
the total receipts of one night's performance to
the foundation of an establishment long needed in
this country-- that of a Free Library for the
People. After explaining their intention in this nini6‘
cent enterprise, the advertisement adds, "The innale:ir
minds of the day have publicly lamented that while
France, Germany, the United States of America,
indeed all progressing nations, have secured to their clti‘
zens a desideratum of such incalculable value, Engin°d
stands alone in her humiliating deficiency." It is then
remarked that—" To endeavour to achieve this object,
Mr. Smith will give the theatre and company, and Air'
G. V. Brooke will give one performance gra,tuitonsll'
and they confidently hope that in doing so, they will be
instrumental in laying the foundation stone of an instrn,
tive temple, as available as valuable to society at large't
Besides the receipts of this one night's performance
Drury-lane, the funds thus set aside for a "Free Libra'r'
for the People" will be swelled by a portion of the re'
ceipts accruing to Mr, Brooke during the whole coarse
of his provincial engagements—a portion which will m
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expressly set aside by him with that most liberal inters
tion of intellectually benefitting the population. Let
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hope that the public themselves viill generously real)°-
to this noble project, born at once of so much enter Pr's
and so much munificence.

Upon the occasion of Mr. Brooke's benefit at Drury'
lane Theatre on this day se'nnight, the distinguisbed
tragedian availed himself of the opportunity to deliver,
the following admirable address :

"Ladies and G-entlemen,—l can recall no instanne_lll
my whole career when I found it so difficult to g''t
adequate expression to my feelings as on the Pre titi.;
occasion. The immense crowds that have throng e°
vast theatre through a long engagement, at the worst6oo
son of the year, and the enthusiastic acclamations that,'wo
hailed my appearance in every variety of character, 11,
so completely outstripped my expectations and my
serts, that I find myself at this moment, when I nivto
need it, without the power to convey in commenssoso
terms my fitting acknowledgment or my fervent see
of gratitude.
"The applause and honours I was so fortunate
receive at the hands of warm-hearted strangers villnroo
so lately left were most grateful to me; but this glom
welcome back to the stage of my country is doublid; A
not only as a mark of your personal esteem, but apt
proof to my American friends that I am not with°
some small merit in the eyes of my own countrymen' it)
"There are considerations however, connected w
this event far beyond my individual success, that tcniiis
my heart more nearly. My reception in this metroPd°
at this particular juncture, when the theatrical vori
worn out by the variety and excess of amusements „•
accumulate during the feverish months of a London '0
son, is a sure and consoling sign that the noble art c.
which I belong is not dead, that in spite of all sea'r
Cons, the Bard of Avon still lives in the eternal admirgis
tion of my countrymen, and that the wonderful creatiol.
of his genius, however feebly pourtrayed, are still f°
lowed by congregated thousands.
" This is creditable in the highest degree to the P.
taste of my countrymen. It is, besides, a national tric;
bute to that marvellous intellect- which has given onto
elevation to the dramatic literature of England as
leave it for upwards of two centuries unapproached
the rivalry of nations.
"The dramatists of France, of Spain, of Ger/301j
have sent forth productions that will endure, that slleo,
honour upon themselves, and fame upon their coun,ol,
but the glory of our SJakspere is still undimmed. rl
it only grows the brighter as we contemplate thelAs
measurable distance between the height his ge-fi lor
scaled and that of all his competitors. The houlsigo,
his countrymen is justified by the universal admira,,tiete
of all men, for in every tongue and every land Shak, %As
is declared to be sole heir to immortality. I feelj 111,
honour and a privilege to interpret, however unshionto
the inspirations of this mighty mind ; and my v"3O-10
is not without its value if it serve to perpetuate the go
all their imperishable beauty. This is, indeed,
arduous task.
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" But if the toils and exertions of my difficult pr
sion required a new stimulant, if my energies
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mantled a new incentive to greater effort, I couldoe,
fail to find them in the crowds that have followett
in the applause that has been so kindly, so prochg.'oe
showered upon me to-night and week after week $l9
I first appeared before vou. t..
It will be a reward beyond my hopes if in the eob.ei
illation of this vast and brilliant assemblage it .holi
decreed that I have contributed something to the re
if
val of a noble entertainment ; that I have ei,rneeo-r%
sought to hold the mirror up' to the majestic PrOif
tions of our national bard ; and that for a time w'
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have aided in restoring to its prestive and loftiest re,
the lovely temple of art now irradiated by your P
sence."
Than these words surely none could have been.
more admirable taste, as none, we feel assured, couldi;
better calculated to extend the actor's popularity Wu
elevating his reputation.

DON'T TELL THE WORLD THAT 101:111%
IVAITING FOR ME.

FOR MUSIC.
(From Eliza Cook's Journal.)
Three summers have gone since the first time we mew4, ,loCes
And still 'tis in vain that I ask thee to wed;
I hear no reply but a gentle " not yet, love,"
Ah !
W I
ihow oftth a smilehave of our lip and a shake of your heatlihee;
whispered, how oft have I sue,
" bof
And breathed my heart's question of " when shall ,beof
You know, dear, how long and how truly I've wooed
So don't tell the world that you're waiting for ine•
I have fashioned a home where the fairies might dvtelltl°
I've planted the myrtle, the rose, and the vine;
But the cottage to me is a mere hermit's cell, love,.
And the bloom will be dull till the flowers are thine'
I've a rinc, of bright gold, which I gaze on when lonely„'
And sigh with Hope's eloquence, "when will it be.
There needs but thy " yes," love—one little word only'
So don't tell the world that you're waiting for ine•
ona'
ELIZA

THE FOUR GREAT POWERS.
The Bear growls,
The Eagle soars ;

The Cock crows,
The Lion—snores /

—The Press.

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STEAM TO RAMSGATE.—The Commercial Steatlrr,t
ket Company have placed a new vessel on the stet!tio
to run to and from London and Ramsgate, in lieu of td
ill fated Duehess of Kent, which it will be jrecollecb9
was run down and sunk off Grays some time since, 0,
coming into collision with another steamer, on her rot
sage from Ramsgate to London. Since the perioutio
the melancholy occurrence, up to the present time, the
Company have had the use of the Star, belonging to to
General Steam Navigation Company, for the Ratesg-he
trade, in order that the usual facilities afforded to t ,
public for the daily service to Ramsgate should be COII
tinued during the summer. .
THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET.—The nominator', 0
Rear-Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.8., as second
command of the Mediterranean, reported in the 11,13$
of Monday, is, we believe, strictly correct. The galls
officer, whose great eastern experience will render &
services doubly valuable to the Commander-in-o'lelo
will, it is believed, be intrusted with the command of 01
Co-operative, or squadron of Observation, in the Settbe
1'
Marmora, and will probably hoist his flag on board
Queen.—United Service Gazette.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. B.—The British and North Amery
Royal Mail steam-ship Asia, Lott commander, took f4O
departure hence for New York to-day at noon, with
rd"
passengers, a full cargo, and the usual mails on b °sitar
THE ADHESIVE RECEIPT STAMPS.—To-day the sul.,)
sive receipt stamps will be issued to the public. Thefo,
is no lack of the other new receipt stamps. It is errf.
neously supposed that they may be used this day for It
merit, but such is not the case, as it is expressly proviuto,
,‘ from and after the 10th of October," making it op
morrow (Tuesday), and then receipts for 40s. and upweoj•
must be given. The penalty for not cancelling an
liesive stamp is 101., and for using a stamp twice, "'.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN SMITHFIELD (THIS R65.,',,.00$
This morning, between two and three o'clock, '',„er,
destructive fire broke out on the premises of Mr. ry 0;
coffeehouse-keeper, No. 57, Smithfield. The peliee:4ot
duty discovered the smoke issuing from the preilll;ea
and instantly raised an alarm, and a few minutes 014'01
ere the flames penetrated the flooring, and rushed Ot!od,
huge bodies, the ingrates with great difficulty escaPl_ct
The engines from Watling-street, Farringdon-street,:cer
Holborn quickly arrived, and a plentiful supply of Pablo
being obtained, the engines got to work in adreiA-or
style, under the direction of Mr. Braidwood, who. De 3
ployed 120 auxiliaries, but the fire was not extingulsoi,
until the house was burnt out, and the flames certlel„re'
eating to Miss Mitchell's, woollen draper, whose 4003
mises are also considerably damaged 2s well as he
of Mi.% E. and A. Lion, shoe manufacturers. ise9
origin of the fire is unknown. The different preen
are insured.
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THE CONSERVATTI. LAND SOCIEM—The e--
public drawing took place at the offices. 33, Nerbl or
street, Strand, on Saturday. The Rev. Dr. Worto of
ton was in the chair, supported by Mr. Cribl'y
the directors, and the officers of the society. The d,II,
tineers were Messrs. Richmond, Cowling, and Cues of
Eighty-four numbers were drawn, and the holder id'
the fortunate shares reside in Oxfordshire, Kent)
dlesex, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Suffolk, SurreY, ,m,OO
Essex. The members to be added to the order ef,rnO,
by seniority were announced by the secretary to be' the
The twelfth public drawing is fixed to take place 54
offices on Saturday, the 12th November. The t;1,
taken up to the time of this drawing were nearly v,
representing a subscribed capital of 315,0004

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