The Sun.
London, England, 1849-11-26 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
WARWICK AND LEAMINGTON NOVEMBER
MEETING.
Nominations for the Stakes which closed on Thursday
last:—

Sweepstakes for two and three yra old.—Arent, 2 yrs
(to be sold for 301.)—B f, by Don John, out of Sister to
Ainderby, 2 yrs (500—SecoLdhand, 2 yrs (300--
Rochester, 3 yrs (300—Captain Parry, 3. yrs (300—
Alosz 2 yra (50/.)—Emma, 2 yrs (204, )—Countess,
2 yrs (30/.)—Pansey, 2 yrs (300—Syrup, 3 yrs (300----
St. Levis, 3 yrs (300—Clothworker, 3 yrs (300—
Young England, 2 yrs (701.)—Carbuncle, 3 yrs (000--
Sisymachus, 3 yrs (300—The Peasant Girl, 3 yrs.
Entry for the Hunt Cup.—Miss Burns, Sobriety,
Outcast, Kilkenny, Merriman, Lansquenet, The Prophet,
The Ace of Trumps, Gazelle, The Agent, The Mangler.
LATEST BETTING ON THE GRAND OPEN
CE ASE.
7 to 1 agst Vein Hope (0-7 to 1 agst Petcr Simple
(0-7 to 1 rgst British Youman-8 to I agst Chandler
—9 to 1 agst Rattrap-10 to 1 agst Maria Day (0-10
to 1 agst Knight of Gwynne-11 to 1 agst Agitation-
-12 to 1 agst The Doctor-15 to 1 agst Venom (t).
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Cheltenham stag lids., Sat., Churchill's Farm.
Norfolk stag lids., Thus , Mr. Gowen's.
Albrighton hds., Tues., Hunnington; Thurs., Bel-
broughton; Sat., Wassail Top-10i.
South Berlcshire lids,, Tues., btaaford-street; Fri.,
Streatley.
Sir John Ct,pe's lids., Wed., Rye Common; Fri.,
White Waltham-10i.
Craven hds., Wed., Brimslade; Fri., Alborne Chase;
Sat., A theridge— Oi.
hds., Wed., Hill Place; Fri., Upham.
Haydon hds., Wed., Kenneli; Sty., Kings woad
Col. Wyndharn's Lids., Wed., Fitzhall; Fri., Stoke
House-1114.
Hambledon Hunt hch,., Tues., Hinton Howe; Thurs.,
Herriard Park; Sat., Medstpnd Green-10.
Mr. Lushingtou's lids., Tuts., Hollingbourne House;
Fri., Gore Court-11.
New Forest hds., Tues., Denny Lodge; Thurs.
Bowlesbury Farm; Sat., the Rising Sun, Wootton-10i., Sir Henry Seale's hds., Wed., Morley Tollbar; Sat.,
Torbrian.
Vine 'lda., Thurs., Asho Warren Farm; Sat., Ew-
hurst-11.
South Wilts hdF., Wcd., Bathamrfrn; Fri., Jervois
Farm-11.
Mr. Deacon's harra., Wed., Shaugh Village; Sat.,
Sheepster Bridge-10.
Lord Lonsdale's harrs., Tues., Drayton Mead; Sat.,
Wendover-12.

OLYMPIC THEATRE.
On the 29th of March the Olympic Theatre, which
was erected by old Philip Astley, and which obtained
some celebrity from the fact of George the Third
having contributed the principal portion of the timber
used in the building, was entirely consumed by fire.
A comparatively short period has elapsed since the
work of re-erection commenced. Already the new
theatre presents the appearance of being all but com-
pleted. The frontage of the house is plain and
simple, the entrance to the pit and boxes being, as
before, in Wych-strcet. The lumbering portico,
which formed part of the old theatre is not to be re-
stored ; but in lieu a light awning carried sufficiently
forward is to be erected. The entrance to the gallery
is to be from the passage fronting Newcastle-street,
and a roomy and handsome stone staircase has been
erected, ensuring at the same time perfect safety and
convenience. The entrance to the boxes is by a
flight of steps of Portland stone, vs 13!ch leads to a
small but neat saloon. On entering the theatre the
beauty and proportions of the interior contrast
strikingly with the plainness and simplicity of the
exterior. The stage occupies about as much space as
it did in the old house. The audience part of the
theatre is of the horseshoe shape, decidedly the shape
best of all adapted for the comfort and enjoyment of
the audience. From every part of the boxes, pit, and
gallery, a complete view of the stage will be obtained,
and so perfect is the arrangement, that from the ex-
tremest bench in the gallery the spectators' vision can
take in the farthest end of the stage at the height of
at least ten or twelve feet. The boxes and gallery
are supported by needed_ columns of cast iron, of a
light and airy appearance, and so constructed that
they cannot in the least impede the view. The seats
in the tier of boxes are to be supplied with arms, and
to he cushioned, and the seats in the range of stalls in
front of the pit are to be similarly furnished. The
private boxes are twelve in number, six upon each
side of the house. The pit, it is calculated, will hold
about 700 persons, and the gallery about 800. Escape
passages have been provided in case of fire, the passage
from the gallery leading into %Vych-street, and that
from the pit leading to Newcastle-street. The deco-
rations are to be in the Arabesque style. A consider-
able portion is already completed—the proscenium,
the pilasters on each side of the proscenium, and
the ceiling. The latter is divided into four compart-
ments, representing the seasons, and underneath is a
sunk pannel, having the signs of the quarter cor-
responding with each season. On the proscenium is
a representation of the Muses, painted in Chiaro-
scuro, and on the pilasters, on each side of the pro-
scenium, are exhibited the crests of the proprietor of
the theatre, and of the landed proprietor—Lord
Craven. The front of the tier of boxes is also to be
in the Arabesque style, corresponding with the other
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decorations. It will be divided into pannels, on each
of which is to be a cameo, and every pannel is to be
of a varied character. It should be mentioned that
the comforts of the performers have not been over-
looked, in the providing of numerous dressing-rooms.
The ventilation of the house has also been attended
to. On Thursday the Government referees paid a
visit to the theatre, and expressed themselves to be
entirely satisfied with the work and the arrangements.
The audience part of the house is to be lighted by
means of an immense glass chandelier, weighing
nearly three-quarters of a ton. It is intended to
open the house for performance on "Boxing Night."
Mr. Watts is the lessee of the new house. The taste
and judgment exhibited by that gentleman during his
management of the Marylebone Theatre may warrant
:he anticipation that a liberal and judicious course
will be pursued in the direction of this house.