The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-22 00:00:00

STRAND THEATRE.

An adaptation to the English stage of the plot of
Don Pasquale was produced here on Monday, under
the title of My First and Last Courtship. The cha-
racter of which the Don was the prototype was sus-
tained by Mr. W. Farren, who gave us an admirable
portrait of senile imbecility. He made him not
the rollicking old bachelor which Lablache
makes him, but rather a faded Lord Ogleby.
Mrs. Stirling was the Norina, and acted
admirably. The scene in which the poor old man
attempts to pick up her glove was admirably acted
by.both artistes, as was that in which he attempts to
climb a ladder to gather some peaches for his lady-
love; the climax, however, was the scene in which he
attempts to dance the Lavolta. The author has very
judiciously laid the scene of his, pleasant farce in the
time of Charles 11., which gives him the advantage of
handsome costumes. The piece was completely suc-
cessful, and will no doubt have a run. Hearts are
TriiTps continues to draw crowded houses every
evening. Nothing can be superior to the acting of
Mr. W. Farren, Mrs. Stirling, Mr. Leigh Murray,
and Mr. Compton in this admirable drama.

TESTIMONIAL
TO THE HUNGARIAN REFUGEES.

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RUMOURED SUICIDE OF GEORGE F. MANNING..-.
Great excitement prevailed during the whole of this
morning throughout the neighbourhood of Tottenham-
court-road and indeed almost throughout the whole of
London, in consequence of the rumour that a man
who was found hanging from one of the
trees in Bedford-square was Manning, the per-
son suspected of the murder of Mr. O'Connor;
but there proves to "be no foundation for the report, the
facts being that the man who committed the suicide had
the appearance of an Irish labourer, and was
a stout muscular man, of no snore than
five feet, four inches' in height, whereas the i
height of Manning s.,,nearly fiver feet nine inches.
When the body was disienvered, life was quite extinct.
The deceased had on a dark fustian coat, dirty fustian
trousers, and oilskin cap. He had no money whatever
about him, nor any papers or other property, which
could lead to his identification. The body lies at SL
Giles's workhouse.

A letter was received at Dungannon on Wednes-
day, from Viscount Northland, dated Madeira, convey-
ing the intelligence that his lady had given birth to a
son and heir on the 28th ult.

Signor de Begnis, the celebrated vocalist, died in
New York, of cholera, a few days before the sailing of
the Europa.
CURIOUS ENTERTAINMENT,-011 Tuesday a dinner
was given by Mr. William Ainsworth, of Oldham, to
122 poor old people, The repast consisted of a fine
sheep, weighing 1041b5., roasted whole, two rounds of
beef, and eighteen large rich plum. puddings, with a
Plentiful supply of ale. So great was the interest excited
that thousands of persons came to see the preparation
before dinner. Mr. Daniel Mills, a hale old man, 89 years
of age, presided. After dinner, the day being beautifully
fine, the whole were seated on forms in front of the house
and a glass of ale was given to each man, and a glass of
either wine or gin to each woman. They sang and
danced. accompanied by the violin, the hand bells, and
an excellent band. Two of the men, named Clough and
Schofield, aged 75 and 80, ran a race, in which the
oldest won. There was an old man named Taylor, aged
78, who has attended Manchester races 58 consecutive
hears, three days in each year, excepting one year, when
e missed one day. He has always gone on foot, and he
has twice . walked to York races. There were two twin
sisters, aged 83. The oldest person present was Mrs.
Renshaw, of Union-street, who is aged 99, and has had
19 Children. One old woman, aged 78, has never used an
umbrella or ridden in a coach in her life. Another, aged
81, appeared in her little black bonnet, which she had
when she was 18, and a quilted petticoat and bedgown.
The united ages of those present were 9,272 years, or an
average of 76 years each. - There were present eight
Persons from the age of 60 to 70; 48 persons from 70 to
75;.34 persons from 75 to 80; 23 persons from 80 to 85;
7 persons from 85 to 90; 1 person 93 years old, and 1
99- Towards night the relatives And friends of the old
folks assembled, and joined in the festivities.
It has often been remarked, that the rich have as
many cares and sorrows as shoooor, and are often as
deserving of pity. Still we d remember, before
agreeing to that remark, that though the rich are not
exempt from misfortunes, that the, poor have not only
all the same causes of sorrow, but they have the misery
e! Penny added to them.—Eliza Cook's Journal.
FRENCHMAN'S DESCRIPTION OF AN ENGLISH
PUBLIC DlNNER.—Nothing is more curious than one of
these repasts, which recal to mind the feastings de-
scribed by 11omer. Enormous pieces of beef, whole
sheep, monstrous fishes, load an immense table bristling
'With bottles.. The guests clothed in black, calm and
ael'ions, seat themselves in silence, and with the air which
One takes at a futeral. Behind the president is placed a
funotionary called the toast-master. It is he who is
charged to make the speeches. The president whispers
to him the mot d'ordre, and " Gentlemen," says he, with
the voice of a Stentor, " I am about to propose to you a
toast, which 'cannot fail to be received by you with great
favour; it is the health of the very honourable, very
respectable, and very considerable Sir Robert Peel," Bcc.
The guests, then, shaking off their silent apathy, rise all
at once, as if they were moved by springs, and respond
to the invitation by thundering forth frantic cries.
Whilst the glasses are being emptied, three young girls,
with bare shoulders, slip from behind a screen and play
a tune on the piano. The toasts do not cease until the
guests, having strength neither to rise nor to remain
seated, roll under the table.
ttnlinall HERRING FISHING, AUG. 18.—Yesterday
the
fishing was a fair average, but this morning it is
lighter. To-day, however, is no criterion, as many of
the stranger boats leave on Saturday for home, to bark
nets,
cs, &e. Prices still keep good, generally above 10e.
per ran, and, if anything, there is an increase in the
cadger
trade. Every morning a special train of consi-
derable length, sometimes with two engines, leaves for
t44l.,b.uF_ShAnd_.,„the. Weety7caledonian Mercury.