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

OUSTA.VUS 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 bent
upon extending that reputation by his liberality. In
this project he is aided, moreover, by the generosity of
the enterprising manager of Drury-lane Theatre—gr-
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 by
advertisement, Mr. G. V. Brooke, the " artiste," and
Mr. E. T. Smith, the " manager," purpose to devo!e
the total receipts of one night's performance to 139
the foundation of an establishment long needed in
this country -•• that of a Free Library for the
People. After explaining their intention in this niunifi•
cent enterprise, the advertisement adds, "The master-
minds of the day have publicly lamented that while
France, Germany, the United States of America, and
indeed all progressing nations, have seCured to their 06"
zens a desideratum of such incalculable value, England
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 Mr'
G. V. Brooke will give one performance gratuitouso
and they confidently hope that in doing so, they Will be
instrumental in laying the foundation stone of an instrue:
tive temple, as available as valuable to society at large-
Besides the receipts of this one night's performance at
Drury-lane, the funds thus set aside for a "Free Library
for the People" will be swelled by a portion of the re'
ceipts accruing to Mr. Brooke during the whole course
of his provincial engagements—a portion which will be
expressly set aside by him with that most liberal inter
tion of intellectually benefitting the population. Let 3.
hope that the public themselves will generously respoon
to this noble project, born at once of so much enterprise
and so much munificence.

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

"Ladies and Gentlemen,--I can recall no instance is
my whole career when I found it so difficult to 81%
adequate expression to my feelings as on the prose%
occasion. The immense crowds that have thronged tbi
vast theatre through a long engagement, at the worst sea;
son of the year, and the enthusiastic acclamations that hare
hailed my appearance in every variety of character,
so completely outstripped my expectations and nii7
serts, that I find myself at this moment, when I rale
need it, without the power to convey in commensurate
terms my fitting acknowledgment or my fervent sense
of gratitude.
"The applause and honours I was so fortunate as
receive at the hands of warm-hearted strangers wh°l3l,o
so lately left were most grateful to me; but this glori° r
welcome back to the stage of my country is doubly den'
not only as a mark of your personal esteem, but as
proof to my American friends that I am not With°s
some small merit in the eyes of my own countrymen. .sh
"There are considerations, however, connected Nyl
this event far beyond my individual success, that t°l3cis
my heart more nearly. My reception in .this metror,
i
at this particular juncture, when the theatrical world >s
worn out by the variety and excess of amusements tb°
accumulate during the feverish months of a London se:
son, is a sure and consoling sign that the noble art
which I belong is not dead, that in spite of all se°l4,-
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Cons, the Bard of Avon still lives in the eternal adrr-n;
tion of my countrymen, and that the wonderful creati°€l
of his genius, however feebly pourtrayed, are still i°
lowed by congregated thousands.
" This is creditable in the highest degree to the pute
taste of my countrymen. It is, besides, a national trii;
bute to that marvellous intellect which has given olleso
elevation to the dramatic literature of England as id
leave it for upwards of two centuries unapproached an 3
the rivalry of nations.
"The dramatists of France, of Spain, of Geri
have sent forth productions that will endure, that sneee,
honour upon themselves, and fame upon their counicrtria„,
but the glory of our Shakspere is still undimmed.
it only grows the brighter as we contemplate the lies
measurable distance between the height his g:i's of
scaled and that of all his competitors. The b°11131"Con
his countrymen is justified by the universal admits
of all men, for in every tongue and every land Shall an
is declared to be sole heir to-immortality. I fee.l,feily,
honour and a privilege to interpret, however wish."'" two
the inspirations of this mighty mind ; and my v°cd'
is not without its value if it serve to perpetuate thenio
all their imperishable beauty. This is, indeed,
arduous task.
" But if the toils and exertions of my difficult Prof,
sion required a new stimulant, if my energies al
manded a new incentive to greater effort, I could
fail to find them in the crowds that have followed
in the applause that has been so kindly, so prodi!°:,7oa
showered upon me to-night and week after week
motion
jolnt NoVfillthbies
I first appeared before you.
avarestwaanard
decreed that I have contributedbberyiol the reTr
earnestly
val of a noble entertainment ; that
hersetic propor•
sought to ' hold the mirror up' to the
for Ilrjtime at least f
tions of our national bard ; and tbat. and loftiest use
have • • • aided in restoring to its n
adn msoy hopese
assemblaget
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hh tt)
the lovely temple of art nory
sence."
Than these words (waif 'irrre:sitciliated by your pre'
Letter calculated to assured, could be
more admirable taste, as none, we feel '
none could have been
the actor's popularity while
elevating his reputation.
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DON'T TELL HE WORLD THAT YOU'RE
maTING FOR ME.

FOR MUSIC.
(From Eliza Cook's Journal.)
Three summers have gone since the first time we met, I°e,
And still 'tis in vain that I ask thee to wed ;
I hear no reply but a gentle " not yet, love,"
With a smile of your lip and a shake of your head.
Ah ! how oft have I whispered, how oft have I sued thef,,,
And breathed my heart's question of " when shall it bt
You know, dear, how long and how truly I've wooed t'uw,
So don't tell the world that you're waiting for me.
I have fashioned a home where the fairies might dwell, 10/11'
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 ring of bright gold, which I gaze on when lonely And sigh with Hope's eloquence,l
" 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 me.
ELIZA COOIC•

THE FOUR GREAT POWERS.
The Bear growls,
The Eagle soars ;
The Cock crows,
The Lion—.snorea

—The Press.

nae'
STEAM TO RAMSGATE.—The Commercial Steani-t-
-aaunnedhess of Kent, which it will 'be
have placed a new vessel on the stations
from London and Ramsgate, in lieu of Oa
was run down and sunk off Grays some time since,
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illtk oe tfated
mt
opp
coining into collision with another steamer, on her rai
sage from Ramsgate to London. Since the perio'the
the melancholy occurrence, up to the present time, "13
Company have had the use of the Star, belonging to f
teo
General Steam Navigation Company, for theßacusg3be
trade, in order that the usual facilities afforded to t ,
public for the daily service to Ramsgate should be COI3
tinned during the summer. of
THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET.—The nomination
Rear-Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.8., as second le
recolleefse4
command of the Mediterranean, reported in the Tillt
of Monday, is, we believe, strictly correct. The gtallo
officer, whose great eastern experience will render ,
services doubly valuable to the Commander-in-Chlebo
will, it is believed, be intrusted with the command of t
Co-operative, or squadron of Observation, in the Sea,;
Marmora, and will probably hoist his flag on board "0
Queen.—Unitcd Service Gazette.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. B.—The British and North Amer, 4
Royal Mail steam-ship Asia, Lott commander, took 13,70
departure hence for New York to-day at noon, with Ici.v
passengers, a full cargo, and the usual mails on boar
he,
THE ADHESIVE RECEIPT STAMPS.—To-day the ad re
sive receipt stamps will be issued to the public. The-
is no lack of the other new receipt stamps. it is err
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neously'supposed that they may be used this day for 13,kra
melt, but such is not the case, as it is expressly provioeo,
from and after the 10th of October," making it tcy
morrow (Tuesday), and then receipts for 40s. and upwa:a•
must be given. The penalty for not cancelling an„,-/
hesive stamp is 101., and for using a stamp twice, :4"1",„..."
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN SMITHFIELD (THIS DA!,.- st
This morning, between two and three o'clock, tr,,°ol
destructive fire broke out on the premises of Mr. Ply
ea
No. 57, Smithfield. The P°lic° est
duty discovered the smoke issuing from the premis
and instantly raised an alarm, and a few minutes slap .e
ere the flames penetrated the flooring, and rushed outi
huge bodies, the inmates with great difficulty esear oci
The engines from Watling-street, Farringdon-street,
Holborn quickly arrived, and a plentiful supply of able
being obtained, the engines got to work in admir3o•
style, under the direction of Mr. Braidwood, 16° ecl
ployed 120 auxiliaries, but the fire was not extinguish
pf,
until the house was burnt out, and the flames eofigi"„re-
eating to Miss Mitchell's, woollen draper, whosebrooe
mises are also considerably damaged its well as too
of Mr. E. and A. Lion, shoe manufacturers. jog
origin of the fire is unknown. The different prow
are insured.
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THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETS.—The
public drawing took place at the offices. 33)Ibiog;
street, Strand, on Saturday. The Rev. Dr. Av „, of
ton was in the chair, supported by Mr. Cribl'o o"scrtv
the directors, and the officers of the society. The dill,
tineers were Messrs. Richmond, Cowling, and "13 Of
Eighty-four numbers were drawn, and the holderlia.
the fortunate shares reside in Oxfordshire, 'Cent, and
dlesex, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Suffolk, Surrey,o.oo
Essex. The members to be added to the order ofilo-
by seniority were announced by the secretary to rtthe
The twelfth public drawing is fixed to take place rhoreif
offices on Saturday, the 12th November. The 3001
taken up to the time of this drawing were nearly v*
representing a subscribed capital of 315,000.

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