The Sun.
London, England, 1849-01-26 00:00:00

the actors are forced upon the attention of the higher
orders from another- point. He who studies the pro-
ceedings of the Court has an English theatrical pro-
gramme thrust into his view; and the same course of
reading which tells him that her Majesty - took an
airing 1 also informs him that Mr. and Mrs. Kt an
play Hamlet and Ophelia. The crowded state of the
principal theatres would seem to indicate that an
awakened interest for theatricals is already taking
effect.

That many private controversies have arisen re-
specting the formation of the theatrical company at
11Tindsor Castle, we are perfectly aware. Some have
considered themselves unjustly excluded ; others, al-
though admitted, have thought themselves diasadvan
tageously placed. These controversies, which are al-
most infinite in number, each involving its own
distinct point, arc: not within our province. That
every one of a class should be satisfied when a selec-
tion was to be made was mathematically impossible.
The right and wrong of each individual case is a
matter of separate discussion, and much more
concerns the parties themselves than the public before
the lamps.. _

In coliclusiim, if the Royal theatricals at Windsor
give an impulse to the drama which proves advanta-
geous to its pro4ssors, we only hope that the ex-
ertions of Mr. Charles Kean may not be entirely
forotten.

(From the Post.)
The last of the series ot dramatic performances at
Windsor Castle took place last night. The pieces
selected w«re Douglas jerrold's drama, The House-
keeper, and Kenney's comedy, Sweethearts and Wives.
I'l►e Queen has, upon each occasion, signified her
gracious approbation of the excellence with which
the several pieces live been acted, and has especially
complimented Mr. Charles Kean on the admirably
artistic manner in which all the arrangements have
been completed. The patronage which has been
thus bestowed by Royalty will give an impetus to the
drama, and place its professors at a higher status than
heretofore; for already has the efficacy of the illus-
trious example been tested by the full and fashionable
audiences that have flocked during the last month to
the theatres. That there exist persons who view the
plays at the palace with jaundiced eyes, we know—
that inordinate self-love has been bruised, and vault-
ing ambition disappointed, is equally probable; but
this was to be expected, for the vanity of histrions,
like the irritability of poets, is as old as Horace.
But it must be borne in mind that

" Ev'ry log of wood maketh not a Mercury."

The selection of 'Mr. Charles Kean as director en-
sured the wished-for consummation. With scholastic
attainments, polished manner, honourable conduct,
dramatic knowledze, and theatrical eminence, there
was no gentleman connected with the stage so well
fitted for the appointment conferred upon him br her
Majesty, and the result has proven the wisdom of the
royal choice. We believe it is the intention of the
Court that similar performances shall take place next
year at Windsor Castle, and that Mr. Charles Kean
will be retained in his present distinguished position.
Nothing could have gone off better than the pieces
last night; Buckstone, as Simon Box in The House-
keeper, and Wright,
as Billy Lackaday, in Sweet-
hearts and Wives, kept the royal party in roars of
laughter. The usual gracious message from her Ma-
jesty, expressive of her entire satisfaction, was deli-
vered to Mr. Charles Kean. Nearly every seat was
occupied. The Royal Children sat on the steps of the
dais, and retired at, nine o'clock.