The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-09 00:00:00

WREXHAM THEATRE.

This really beautiful theatre (particulars of which
were given in former publications) was opened by
the celebrated tragedian, Mr. George Owen, on
Monday, the Ist of October, rand, notwithstanding
the weather, the house was well filled with
fashion. The opening play was Othello, [the
part of the Moor by Mr.
.George Owen, who has
sustained that character in all the theatres in the
provinces with extraordinary success; the part of
Desdemona by Miss Marion Cuttress, a young lady
of great talent, and a very beautiful young woman.
It is needless to say these two characters have not
been surpassed on the London boards. The rest of
the characters sustained their respective parts with
success, and the play concluded with great applause.
On Wednesday Mr. George Owen appeared as
Young Norval, in the play of Douglas, and when we
say he was as successful as when he appeared at the
Royal Surrey Theatre in the same character, on
taking his benefit and last appearance, we echo the
opinion of the whole town. On Thursday Mr. George
Owen appeared in the character of Richelieu, in
Bulwer's celebrated play of that name; and we beg to
refer theatrical readers to the following paragraph,
the opinion of the editor of the Renfrewshire Adver-
tiser, on Mr. George Owen's ability for that cha-
racter :

" THEATRE, GREENOCK.—On Wednesday evening
(Dec. 1.51 b), Mr. G. Owen, the celebrated tragedian,
made his first appearance in the character of Richelieu.
His delineations of the subtle, infirm, old minister, were
in many points quite original, and managed with great
ability, repeatedly calling forth bursts of applause from
his delighted audience. The tremulous frame, the tot-
tering step, indicative of age, the dignified ambition, the
natural bursts of lofty stirring indignation, the flooding
of of an old heart overcome by ingratitude, and borne
down with care, all stamp Mr. Owen's delineations as
those of a master in his art. His voice is musical, his
enunciation perfect, and his conception of his character
inimitable. We know of no actor destined to greater
honour than Mr. Owen if ho persevere. At the close
of the piece one tremendous burst of applause brought
him before the curtain to acknowledge the thanks of the
audience."

On Friday the play of the Merchant of Venice
was performed, when Mr. George Owen appeared as
the Jew and Miss Cuttress as Portia. Both these
characters were well sustained. Mr. George Owen
received considerable applause. On Monday, the Ist
of October, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P.,
gave his bespeak,, and Wednesday, Thomas Fitzhugh,
Esq., gave his patronage. Eight other bespeaks are an-
nounced. This theatre will be the most prosperous
one in the provinces this season.

I UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.
OXFORD, OCT. 6.—The new nomination of the
Vice-Chancellor will take place on Monday next
(Oct. 8.)
The Latin sermon, before the commencement of
Term, will be preached at St. Mary's on Tuesday, by
the Rev. Drummond Percy Chase, M.A., Fellow of
Oriel, and Vice-Principal of St. Mary Hall.
Wednesday, the 10th inst., being the first day of
Term, a congregation will he held for the granting
of degrees and the passing of graces and dis-
pensations.