The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-16 00:00:00

TO MY WORTHY BRETHREN OF THE LIVERY OF THE

CITY OF LONDON.

ENTLESIEN,
THE lamented death of my friend, Mr. Cham
berlsin Brown, places in your hands the appointment of his
successor, and I beg most respectfully to introduce myself as a Can-
d date for the ♦acancy thus occasioned. In seeking your suffrages,
permit me to state that have been a member of the Court of Alder-
men for more than twenty-five ye Ire, and have duly served the
highest offices is the gifts of my feilow-citizens, via., those of Sheriff
and Chief Magistrate.

Harm.; been most actively engaged in professional and mercantile
pursuit., I confidently hope that, if it should he your pleasure to elect
me, I shall be enabled (tbliowing the excellent example of my late
friend) to perform the office of Chamberlain with energy and satis-
faction, and thus realise your confidence, which it is my highest
ambition to merit.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen.
Your most o,edlent servant,
CHARLES FAREBROTIIER, Citizen and Vintner.

THE ERA Newspaper (established 1837)
of May 21st will contain its SIXTEENTII

DERBY AND OAKS PROPHECY!
By "TOUCHSTONE."

P. rformances of the Favourites—Programme of the Races—Probable
Starters and Jockies—Latest Betting, Moves, and Arrivals—Also
" TUE STABLE MOUSE S WINNER."

Bath and Manchester Races. with all Sporting News of the Week.
The Whitsun Holiday Fun, and Tileatr:cal Novelties. Report of the
Banquet for Masunic Girls' School.
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Agricultural, and General Family Journal published, and contains
more original matter than any other Weekly paper. It is the Country
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of the Freemasons, Licensed Victuallers, Odd Fellows, and Foresters.
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Office, 3, Catherine-street, Strand.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL
GARDENS.—Open for the season Whit. Monday and four
following days.—The Zoological Collection contains a variety of in-
Wresting specimens, and the Gardens throughout have been improved
and beautified. The Pictorial Representation is an extensive VIEW
of the BAY and FORTS of CHINAN, painted by Messrs. Danson,
and at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on the
British fleet, explosion-ships. &c.—Grand Vocal and Instrumental
Concert. Engagement of the eminent vocalist, Miss Cicely Nott.
Conductor, Mr. Godfrey.—May-day Games and Rustic Sports, May-
pole and Morris Dances. " Pop goes the Weasel," by 25 couple, con-
ducted by Mr. Fiexmore.—An extra Military Band during the day-
time ; and at dusk a grand display of Fireworks, combined with the
Feast of Lanterns and other displays.—Doers open from 9 in the
morning. Admission, Is.

THEATRE ROYAL. HAYMARICET.
*Under the management of Mr. Backstone.
THIS BVENING, MAY 16,

Will be produced (second time) THE MOUSETRAP. Characters
by Messrs. Tilbury, Chippendale, Rogers, Bnckstone, W. Farren,
and Edwards ; Mrs. Poynter. Masses A. Woulds, Louisa Howard,
Mrs. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Stanley.
After which, MR. BUCICSTO.NA'S ASCENT OF MOUNT PAR-
NASSUS.
To conclude with OUR MARY ANNE.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
TELLS EVENING, MAT 16,
lIWIII be performed the Tragedy of MACBETH. Principal cha-
racters by Mr. and Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with BLACK-EYED SUSAN. Characters by
Messrs. I'. P. Cooke, Wright, Meadows, Manvers, Graham, Everett,
F. Cooke, and Saker ; Mrs. W. Lacy and Miss Murray.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Veatris.
THIS EVENING, Mar 16,

Will be performed A.S.S. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
Suter, and Rostere ; Mrs. Macnatrara and Miss Wyndham.
After which, A FAST TRAIN—IIIGH PRESSURE EXPRESS.
tharacters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Baker, and Suter.
To be followed by TRYING IT ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews.
To which will be added a DIVERTISSEMENT, in which Miss
Rosina Wright will appear.
To conclude with THE CRITIC. Characters by Messrs. C. Ma.
thews, F. Matthews, and R. Rosby ; Miss St. Ucorgo, and Mrs.
Macnamara.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster —Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, MAY 16,

Brill be periormed MASKS AND FACES; or, Before and Behind
rho Curtain—by Messrs. B. Webster, L. Murray, Honey, P. Bedford,
and Cullenford ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
After which. A DESPERATE GAME.
To be followed by THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STIL3BERG.
To conclude with THE DANCING SCOTCHMAN.

ROYAL OLYMPIC; THEATRE.
Lome and Manager Mr. Farren.
THIS EVENING, MAY 16,

Will be performed THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATEE,
Characters by Messrs. H. Farren, Shalders, Clifton, G. Cooke, and F.
Charles; Mesdames Anderton and E. Turner.

Alter which, UNCLE CROTCILET. Supported by Mr. Far.
ren,

To be followed by MACBETH. Supported by Mr. Samuel Mac-
beth and Mr. F. Robson; Mrs. Sarah Macbeth and Mrs. A. Phillips.
To conclude with THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Colo-
nel Freelove, Mr. 11. Marston ; Lady Freelove, Miss H. Gordon.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
NOVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Mr. W. Cooke has the honour of announcing that
A GRAND JUVENILE MORNING PERFORMANCE

Will take place on WHIT-TUESDAY, May 17, commencing at
Two o'clock, when a brilliant series of the Scenes in the Circle will
be performed, and (first time) the Fairy Tale of CINDERELLA, by
Thirty Infant Artistes. By permission of tke Commandant, Cob
Clark, R. 11., and by special Invitation of Mr. W. Cooke, the Boys of
the Duke of York's School, with their Band, will attend.
TIM EVENING, MAY 18,

And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with an
entirely new Hippo Drama (in Two Acts), with new scenery, aos•
turves, and appointments, written expressly for this Theatre by Mr.
W. E. Suter, Illustrating a Sporting Man's Career, and entitled THE
CHASE, er LIFE ON THE TLlttr—in which will be represented
a FOX CHASE, with HEAL FOX and HOUNDS, the Race,
Steeplechase, &c., &c.
To be followed by a display of Equestrian Achievements in the
ARENA, introducing the ,aecomplished Artistes of the Establish-
ment and Mr. Cooke's lugbly-trained Horses and Potties. In couse-
queme of the unusually brilliant Arena Performances, they will ter-
minate the Evenings' Entertainments.

lion-once open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr,
W. West.

.DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

MONDAY, MAY 16, ISS .

State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock on Saturday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude.
HASTINGS—E.N.E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
FOLKESTONE—N.E., fresh breeze—partially cloudy.
TUNBRIDGE—E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
BASINGSTOIE—N.E., gentle breeze—foggy.
GREE:TW. H—S.E. , gentle breeze—cloudless.
&too )—N., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
CAMBRIDGE—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
YARMOUTH—E., hard wind--slordless.
Ho I:MEAD—E., gentle breeze—fine.
LANCASTER—S.E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
WHITBY—S.E., gentle breeze—overcast.
SNAP—N.E., gentle breeze—overcast.
The returns from the following places indicate the state
of the weather on Friday morning at nine o'clock :
HASTINGS—S.E., gentle breeze—overcast.
SO JTHAMPTO:r—S.E., strong breeze—rain.
FOLKESTONE—S.E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
TUNBRIDGE—S.E., light wind—overcast.
BASINGSTOKE--E., gentle breeze—overcast.
GREE::WICH—S.E., gentle breeze—overcast.
SWINDON—E., fresh breeze—rain.
CAMBRIDGE—N., gentle breeze—rain.
YARI,OUTH—E., hard wind—rain.
HOLYHEAD—E., strong breeze—overcast.
LANCASTER—W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
WHITBY—S.E., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
DARLINGTON—N.N.E., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
SHIP— E., strong breeze—partially cloudy.

MOLT WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Thn.3 DAT —Morning 0 min. after 7 I Evening 35 min.aft. 7
I'o-Moaaow--Morning 12 mitt. after 8 I Evening 53 min.aft. 8

THE WEATIIER.—Stuf Orvica, MAY 15.
THERMOIIETER, IN TEE SHADE.
60 —highest sinco noon yesterday.
47—lowast this ir orniug and during the night.
59 this day at noon.
BIROMETER, 29.92—going down.
WIND, E, to S.E.—Fresh breeze, and cloudy, sunshiny
weather.

MAY 16.
61—highest since noon yesterday.
62—lowest this morning and during the night.
6G—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29'75.
WIND, E.N.E.—Moderate breeze, and fine, clear, sultry
weather.