The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-21 00:00:00

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

Auber's Fra Mayolo was produced here last night,
with a completeness highly creditable to the establish-
ment, considering the modesty of its pretensions. Full
effect was given to all the charming music of the opera,
so strewed with gay and beautiful airs, and tinctured
with picturesque and national colouring. A new tenor
(described as first tenor of the Grand Opera, Paris), a
M. Octave, made his first appearatce here in the cha-
racter of the Brigand Chief. Ile has a tenor voice, not
naturally of good quality, somewhat harsh when strained,
but pleasing enough in level singing. It has, however,
been well trained, and his style of singing is good. lie
sang the music of the part efficiently and pleasingly, and
in the "Agnes, la jouvencelle," was encored. As an actor
M. Octave wants the ease and animation so characteristics
of the French stage, but he has a good figure, and im-
pressive countenance. Mdlle. Charton imparted a
charming sprightliness to the character of Zarlina. At
each nPw hearing this artist develops some new grate us
a vocalist, and as an actres she avoids that affectation
of mannerism which some of her countrywomen beim
to be necessary attractions for an English audience. 11cr
singing of the " Diavolo, Diavolo," in the first act, was
an evidence of admirable taste; and in the " Quel bon-
heurl je respire," all the ricbness and soft mellowness of
her voice came out delightfully. She was also very happy
in the air " Oui, c'eat demain," with the accompanying
action. The other characters were well
osustainOty;
u spiritgu e
Chateanfort (who gave a good French cav ord Allcaah
of the English version), Mdlle. Guiehard
iare f
t
English nobleman in Lord Kokbourg, thean
t.
The orchestra, under Mr. HrenderedMillße
of the music

applied to them
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—Lest night a grand bull was hetibludeajaeitfimTttliehnolletf
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shionable and brilliant, comprised a number of the
gentry of the town and neighbourhood. The excellent
band under the direction of Jullien and Koenig, will
stationed in the ball room, and was remarkably effective
in the most approved and fashionable quadrille music of
the day. Our limited space precludes us from partieu- .
larising any of the guests.—Liverpool Mercury.
DEATH OF THE DOWAGER LADY DE SAUMAREZ.--•
We have to record the demise of the venerable Lady De
Saumarez, widow of the distinguished Admiral De Sau-
mar( z, who gained his peerage by his gallant naval
achievements, and whom she has survived fifteen years.
The deceased lady was in the 81st year of her age, and
died at Guernsey on Tuesday last. Her Ladyship was
ol,ly child and heiress of Mr. Thomas Lo Merchant,
awililddltr,n a;:hieieldeatvletes
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the
llou. Cilo!a;n John St. Vinc,nit De satial3r4 z, aad a
daughter, tho Hon. Martin, unmarried.
A public dinner is to be given in the present month
is
ss
intendedher 111
to the Eight [lon.
rd °irate;
irrespective of
pTohlietircesr
and
T. Wyse, previous to his d•parture
is a tribute to Mr. Wyse's pcsltion in connexion with
the cause of education, and to one sho at all times and
j.e st
ot Yb' se
aAI tmo ~,.I:tslsul,
on all occasions was a diligent fosterer of literature and
the arts. The Marquis of Northampton ttilus the chair,
and in the list of stewards are to be found the names of
,li' Earl of Carliole, Earl Compton, Viscount Ebrington,'
Lord Donley Stunt t, (Mules Barry, 8.A.,, E.E. Crowe,
Charles Dickens, W. Ewart, ZIP.,
Members 0 l'rliment, and several other