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London, England, 1847-05-25 00:00:00

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Yesterday. evening was presented at this theatre,
Ham/et, in consequence of the engagement of Mr.
Macready for a limited number of nights ; the cha-
racters in the piece being cast in such a manner as
best to carry out the powerful character of the great
tragedian. Of the excellence of Mr. Macready's
Hamlet it is unnecessary to speak, and we, therefore,
turn our attention from one whose brilliant talents
are already acknowledged and appreciated, to those
who sustained the other characters. Mrs. Warner,
ofthe Queen, was excellent, and the performance
Miss "E. Stanley in Ophelia was effective.
• J• Webster as Laertes sustained the character
well, and, though last not least, Polonius was
exceedingly well represented by Mr. Granby. A
more effective cast in Hamlet could not be, each part
being well conceived and sustained, and the jarring
Tea of tame and ineffective minor characters
Playing to the performance of a master genius
was entirely obviated. The strongest symptoms
of approbation were manifested by the audience,
and at the fall of the curtain, Mr. Macready
and Mrs. Warner were loudly called for. A very
amusing farce, entitled A Wife for an Hour, followed.
The many jokes and points told admirably with the
Veotators, and at its conclusion it was much applauded.
he farce of the Sleeping Draught (for the fourth
time at this theatre) concluded the entertainments,
and formed an admirable wind up to them. It was
Well received, and the audience departed after a really
good evening's amusement.

• SADLER'S WELLS,
An overflowing house was most agreeably enter-
tained by the performance (for the first time) at this
theatre last night of the tragedy of Bertram, and a
ecullie drama, called Charles the Second. Maturin's
tragedy of Bertram has been so frequently before the
. public, and so fully known and appreciated, that it
needs no remarks from us to recommend it to the
ewourable reception of a discerning public. As pro-
duced at this theatre, it has certainly lost none of its
attractions, and the mode in which it was put upon
the stage was such as to reflect the fullest credit upon
the enterprising management of Mr. Phelps. The
characters were all well sustained; and, en passaut,
We mention that Bertram was pourtrayed in a
most masterly style by Mr. Phelps, while the
the characters of Sir Aldebrand and the Prior of St.
selre, the former borne by Mr. H. Marston and the
latter by Mr. G. Bennett, were shown with the
• ratest truthfulness. And we shall not be consi-
)rd as erring on flattery's side when we accord to
bias Laura Addison the fullest meed of praise to the
:literal and impressive manner in which she repre-
. ;red Imogine. Upon each succeeding occasion that
I"
ye called upon to express our opinions upon this
19 talented artiste, we notice a marked and rapid
. ;:g2esa in her onward march to the summit of well-
th_"ted histrionic fame. The inferior characters of
Piece were sustained in a respectable and credit-
-7 manner. The entertainments of the evening
concluded by an amusing comic drama, called
Cries the Second, in which Mr. H. Marston, Mr.
thl2llis, and Miss Huddart and Wallack, sustained
Z. Principal characters. The tragedy of Bertram
' Announced for repetition this evening.

SURREY.
The Opera company commenced their engagement
here for the season last evening. The opera was La
son
nombu/a, with the following cast :
Rodolpho, Mr. Leffler.
Elvino, Mr. W. Harrison.
Amine, Miss Rainforth.
Lisa, Miss R. Isaacs.
nfT,,,be orchestra, which was under the able direction
in% 44r. Tully, was full and ,complete, and did full
-17,„"ce to the exquisite music of Bellini. The El-
Cra° °f Mr- Harrison, and the Rodolpho of Mr.
11;"„ers are well known to all play-goers.
" gentlemen were in admirable voice and
ne"eay. themselves to the utmost. The Amine
act, rise Rajnforth was very tasteful. She
beautifully, and gave the music with
aidiat feeling and pathos. The finale. was
.splenh-
erj rendered. We never have given Miss Rainforth
hizt.ut for the possession of the power which sh.e ex-
' ktetin this far-famed scene. It is but justice to
stag-wiacs to say that her Lisa is the best on the
tie_e• She made quite a part of it; and her
, exer-
prre were not thrown away ; they were duly ap-
aerveldl by the audience, and were much and de-
_aPPlauded. This young lady is rapidly
lunch' leer professional career. She now makes
when ef little parts—the time is not far distant
84" haaahe Will be equally great in great parts.
watch 1,4 swill
career before her, and we shall
meats
coer
licariderogress with interest. The entertain-
„Itile
practised
Pen
a new nautical melodrama from
nentl of Mr. Fitzball, which was emi-
Urea and deservedly successful. It is fall of in-
tzated 11,g' situations and startling effects, and is illus-
andvAbeautiful scenery. It is entitled The Wreck
lo forV: The house was crowded to suffocation
long uee the commencement of the opera.

ASTLEY'S.
e novelty provided at this theatre for the
holiday folk, was a grand equestrian magical sketch,
entitled The Golden Footed Steed; or, the Charmed
gorse of the Black Valley—magic and horseman-
-44. What theatre in Europe could do justice to
%Itch a combination, save Astley's ? If asked as to the
Plot, we reply in the words of Canning—
" Story, Lord I bless you, I have none to tell, Sir."
!Lilt the incidents are many, and interesting.
The feats of the four-footed artistes are sur-
lerdeingly wonderful—the scenery is magnificent,
olhe attention is kept up well to the end. The
brigo Steed will, for many a night to come,
d to the treasur The scenes in the circle
wed, and theperformances concluded with the
Pules melodrama of the Bride of Abydos. The
ouse
was crowded.

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holday
The VICTORIA.
folk last night assembled in immense
inte numbers at this popular theatre_, notwithstanding the
of muse heat of the weather or the superior attractions
of ire seasonable sports, and long before the rising
one 1 r7eurtain the house from top to bottom presented
or, i,e ug mass of human beings. The Lonely Man;
Night before the Bridal, was the title of the
%re:a:ea put forward by the spirited proprietor for:the
the a meta of his numerous yatrons, and judging from
itivelt„Pll,llBe bestowed upon it, the drama must have
litirri:byrersal satisfaction. It abounds in the usual
Victo"rtini!idents for which the nautical pieces of the
1124%112 :ft ye so long been famed, and the
;tied 7,!_uty of the marine and rural scenery
)44-4; Pes -0f."`3., excitement produced by the hair-breadth
3-48$ 'V• the hero and heroines (Mr. N. T. Hicks and
.r 14.1-41 wIlli,!ellt) insured its unequivocal success. The
upon
th .ich
,t, - is in three acts, was admirably placed
ltb snei,7llge• The various characters were sustained
aave 7.4 and ability, and on the whole it bids fair to
tasteful let and
run. Some exceedingly pretty and
by a faa.uissolving views followed,
. which were succeeded
`ce, and the entertainments were wound up with
otner .
1.1 rigioal three act drama called Admiral Sam
"eede of Old London.

a -11 E Cit Ors IN DENT.—Upon the whole, there is
Promise of an abundant, if not an early harvest. On
:°ll4O lands, which are undrained, and in the wheat
relds which were last year clover, the plant c.ertauil
400 k ' rather thin - hut the very warm and genial
hwea-
therstYhich we have experiensced,for the last week as
and the tillering out,
tiVen it a luxuriant appearance,
taking place most satis-
,,er _extension, of the plant is
ticto •13, The oats and barley are well up, and per-
beeParlin- no. previous year has the promise of abundance
"II greater or more encouraging. It is an old saying
that a late spring, preceEed by a severe winter, gene-
tikilY ushers in a fruitful year ; and this year the two
Premises having been tulfilled, we must hope that the
oaatue conclusion may occur. If the weather should
harvest warm, it is not yet too late for us to have a
I.sarvest not protected beyond the average season,-
-uover Chronicle.
in-.AMURbER AT SHEPTON MALLET.—On the 12th
t. a coroner's inquest was held at Stoke-lane, other;
ilvii" Stoke St Michael, near this town, before M •
maid Ashford, one of the coroners for this county, on
thljetietY%
p-roonl of
°fi James Boyce, of the parish of Stoke-lane,
ill the to
-t appeared the deceased had had some word
other man (a thatchethre
), whom the landlord, Richard Hall.
White Hart beer-house with an-
tit out of the to into the bar, to avoid furthere
e„lspute; deceased being violent, he got possession of th
illatCher's hook, and followed him to the door of the bar,
nere Hall, the landlord, ordered him away, and refused
oull admittance; he, however, persisted, and with many
etas swore he ;odd cume in,' and commenced chopping
the door with the hook for the purpose of getting in,
Hall,
tu. "rulg he wouldchop.their necks off.
-yin- •
6. ,_IS alarmed at his proceedings, told him to go away,
panel of
as
Would shoot him; he accordingly took a gun
lett was in the room and shot at him through the
the door whwhichßtyce had cut out. The
carge ,:, ie
less ntering
his forehead,- he fell a life-
it„, corpse, and did not afterwards move.
. The
wee rues adjourned till the f.llowing day,
• -eri the jury returned a verdict of " Wilful murder"
rust Hail, for the offence, and he was fully coin-
.. attiring my mod under the coroner's warrant to await his trial at
tae,,vl ensuing assizes. Additional Particulars.—Since
ol:t_lie. melancholy
letter, there 13,.iii so many different accounts
affair, I have been to
g Stoke to ascer-
iiu further particulars; and I find Hall loaded his piece
,:th'• presence of the unfortunate man Boyce, whilst he
v_acted the
74 chopping the bar door, in order, as they say, to in-
tlulidat •
i_ . e him. Hall stated to the jury that he only
piece with powder; but that statement cannot
Z tr_,ue, or else the piece was before charged, and he put
Inwauer on the before-contaim- d contents; for it appeared,
were t
the ad 1-mortent examination which took place during
Journ-n - •
,knen
remft
theot tteheanin,squheesat,d.thaithaebreovweeslOsOws(hotds
In theiun-
Hs_
,L 1
bore
Of
brain
ix
be
blow out, lodging
the deceaseu's forehead, a little larger
77"1vie of the piece, from which a quantity of his
whle e _ on the wall and the dour
*t the time was chopping.—Sherborne Journal.

WHITSUN AMUSEMENTS.

CeLeSFETTYI.---Tbi9 was open yesterday

r,f coT;,(lcrable,
attended. Timy belonged in general to the upper and
middle orders; but, 5o far as we could perceive, few, if
any, of the working classes were amongst the spectators.
The price, although reduced, still keeps the interesting
Niews of this establishment beyond the reach of the
artizan and humble tradesman.

DIORAMA.—The Diorama, Regent's Park, was visited
yesterday by several persons. The exhibition consisted
of a representation of the interior of St. Mark's, at
Venice, and a view of Tivoli, near Rome. Both repre-
sentat ons are extremely interesting, and well deserving
of s *sit. _ _ _

THE BRITISH MUSEIIM.—In consequence of the fine-
ness or the weather yesterday attracting the holiday-
makers to the out-of-door amusements, the number who
visited this establishment was not so great as at Easter.

The great source of attraction at this was the new
hall and staircase, which (not yet opened at Easter) ex-
cited the admiration of all. The people were well con-
ducted and orderly, and rendered the attendance of extra
constables to preserve regularity unnecessary.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY.—At this place the heat,
from the number of visitors who pay their annual visit
to this receptacle for the fine arts, was almost insuffer-
able. All the pictures had their admirers, but the
greatest admiration was bestowed upon the recently ac-
quired picture by Raffaelle of the " Knight's Vision."
THE ROYAL ACADEMY, &c.—The Royal Academy
and the other exhibitions devoted to the annual show of
what has been done by our native artists during the past
twelve months, were well attended.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY AND ST. PAUL'S—The first of
these establishments was open yesterday, and in conse-
quence of the reduction in the prices to view the various
chapels a large number of persons, who had been to see
the House of Lords, also availed themselves of the op-
portunity of viewing this noble pile with the ancient
tombs, coronation chair, &c. St. Paul's, in consequence
of the preparation for the anniversary of the charity
children on the 3d of June, was not open for Divine ser-
vice. _ _ _

THE TOWER or LONDON.—This national exhibition,
with its jewel-room and armoury, was well patronised by
the holiday folks yesterday, the reduction in the price of
admission being the cause of so many people visiting it.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, REGENT'S PARL—During
yesterday the public were admitted to these gardens
without obtaining fellows' orders, merely by paying the
customary price of admission. The consequence was,
that a greater number of parties paid than would have
been the case had they to seek first for members' orders
and pay afterwards. We understand that the same pri-
vilege will be extended to the public during the holidays.
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.--AR immense
number of adults and juveniles paid a visit to this in-
structive and amusing exhibition. Not the least interest-
ing portiou of the performance was the lecture on
Natural Philosophy, by Dr. Bachhoffner, and the ex-
planations to the working models and machinery, which
are calculated to incite the rising generation to become
acquainted with this very useful department of science.
MADAME TUSSAUD.—SeveraI hundred persons visited
this talented lady's exhition during the day, indeed from
the time the doors were opened until late in the after
noon the large room was densely crowded. Several ad-
ditions have recently been made to the collection,
amongst the figures are Pope Pius IX., in full costume,
Henry VII., James I. in the splendid costume of the
period. The new magnificent ventilating dome, which
has been erected at a cost of 7001., was greatly admired
by the company.
BRUNETTI'S MODEL OF JERUSALEM.7-During yes-
terday a gentleman attended every hour to explain this
exquisite work of art, and from the time the doors were
opened a great many persons availed themselves of the
opportunity presented by inspecting this great model of
the holy city.
THE WHITSON FAlRS,—Yesterday the fair annually
held in Greenwieh at this season commenced. Rich-
ardson's theatre and Algar's Crown and Anchor booth,
as usual, were the principal objects of attraction.
A host of minor entertainments were also on
the ground. The town and fair was crowded
throughout the day with visitors from the metro•
polis, who arrived by railway and steam boat, the
former bringing its living freight every twelve, and the
lath-r every ten minutes. A large fair was also held on
Stepney-green, the principal features at which were
Wombwell's menagerie, Clark's equestrian circus, and
three theatres (Johnson's, Paterson's, and Frazer's).
This fair also had its Crown and Anchor booth. upwards
of 400 feet long. Upwards of two hundred thousand
persons visited this fair during the day. Fairs were
also held at Wandsworth, Chalk-farm, and the Chalk-
road, Islington, all of which received a fair share of
public patronage. The whole were under the control
of the police, who caused all amusement to cease at 11
P.M. _ _

WRESTLING AT THE BRECKNOCK. ARMS.—Yesterday
the grounds at the Brecknock Arms, Camden town,
were thrown open for the display of wrestling in the
Devonshire style, and the wrestling at this season, al-
ways good, has this year as well as last been attended
with novel and extraordinary interest. This is owing.
to many noblemen and gentlemen, ardent admirers of
the manly art, having subscribed liberally to raise
such a sum as will insure handsome prizes to the
best men. This induced many Cornish celebrities last
year to come up to London and display their prowess,
victory attending their efforts ; and the committee
having this year announced their intention of giving the
Devon men a fair chance of success by arranging the
three first days' play in the Devonshire, and the last three
days in the Cornish style, a large number of their crack
men have come up from Devon, who, with the " stars "
from Cornwall and the " luminaries" of the London ring,
formed a combination of wrestling talent never before
collected in any ring. It was decided, the better to test
the merits of the men, that they should be matched ac-
cording to weight and performances, and that in order
to wrestle the second time the candidate should throw
his opponent two back falls. Those so successful were
Water (C) who threw Eyers (D) twice and quickly;
Flynn (Ireland), a stunted Ajax, who twice grasped R.
Dyer (C); and Oliver (C) the Roper, a little pheno-
menon, who first tripped and then heaved Kemp (D)
Gundry. the Cornish champion (winner of these prizes
last year), now faced the celebrated Chapple, champion
of Devon, and their movements were watched with
breathless interest, when, after strength and science had
both been almost exhausted, Gundry threw his powerful
opponent a single fall. They will meet again to-morrow
as will Lemon (D) and Tresise (C), who each won a fall.
Snell, Eilicombe, Hodge, Goodman, &c., have yet to
wrestle.

COURT CIRCULAR.
Yesterday was the Queen's birthday. The Court being
at Claremont, a serenade was performed
,it seven o'clock
in the morning at Claremont by the band of the Scots
Fusilier Guards, under the direction of Mr. C. Boose.
The performance commenced with a choral, " Eine
feste Burg ist unser Gott," Adelaide—Beethoven.
The band afterwards played a selection from the
" Zaberflote"—Mozart, and concluded the serenade with
the Jubal overture—C. M. Von Weber.
The royal circle at breakfast consisted of her Majesty
the Queen, his Royal Highness Prince Albert,her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, and his Serene Highness
the Prince of Leiningen.
The band of the Scots Fusilier Guards attended dur-
ing breakfast and played a selection from the Sonnam-
bula—Bellini; and afterwards performed quadrilles from
VValbee's opera of Matilda of Hungary—C. Coote.
Her Majesty and her Royal Consort took their usual
early walk.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice
walked and rode out in the Park. _ _ .

The Hon. Misses Stanley and Dawson, the Maids of
Honour in Waiting, arrived at Claremont from town.
At luncheon the band of the Scots Fusilier Guards
again attended at Claremont, and played a selection from
Mose in Egitto (Rossini), and also waltzes "Les Ger-
maines >i Paris" (Tolbecque).
Lady Augusta Bruce, Baroness de Speth, Sir George
Couper, Lord James Murray, Lieutenant-Colonel F.
Hugh Seymour, Captain Francis Seymour, and Sir
Frederick Stovin, arrived in the afternoon, and had
the honour of joining the august circle. Sir Robert and
Lady Gardiner, the Misses Gardiner, and Captain
Lynedoch rarriiner, had shoo tho hoonor of joining tho
royal circle at dinner.
A number of the Nobility and Gentry called and left
their names yesterday, at Buckingham Palace. Among
them were the Belgian Minister and Madame Van de
Weyer, the Duke of Rutland, and Lady Adeliza
Manners, Lord George Manners, the Marquis of Exeter,
the Marquis of Granby, the Dowager Marchioness
of Downshire, Hon. Major and Lady Mary Hood, the
Marquis of Worcester, the Earl and Countess of Morton,
Lady Ellen Douglas, the Countess Dowager Somers,
the Earl and Countess of Rosebery, Ladies Anne and
Louisa Primrose, Lord Dalmeny, Earl and Countess of
Kinnoull,Lady Sarah Hay, Viscount Dupplin, Lady Eliza-
beth Dawson, Lord and Lady Ebrington, Colonel, Mrs., and
Miss Darner, Miss M. Seymour, Earl and Countess
Warwick, Lord Brooke, Colonel and Lady Sarah
Lindsay, the Ladies Gore, Captain Hon. Robert Gore.
Dowager Lady and the Misses Napier, Lord John Man-
ners, Sir Henry and Lady Wheatley, the Misses Wheat-
ley, Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Major-General Sir Harry and
Lady Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Hope Johnstone, Colonel Sir
George and Lady Couper, Miss Couper, Sir Edward and
Lady Bowater, Lady and Miss Ouseley, Viscount and
Viscountess Falkland, Viscount and Viscountess Beres-
ford, Viscount and Viscountess Milton, Lord and Lady
Camoys, Sir Edmund and Lady Antrobus, the Misses
Antrobus, Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus, Sir George Anson,
Lord Waterpark, Hon. Captain and Mrs. George Camp-
bell, Sir Edward Codrington, Misses Maria and Emma
Codrington.
Their Royal Highnesses the Hereditary Grand Duke
and Grand Duchess of Saxe Weimar landed at Wool-
wich yesterday afternoon from Rotterdam, en route from
the Hague. The Master of the Horse to the Queen
Dowager received the 11reclit..ry Grand Duke and
Grand Duchess on their landing, ard conducted them
into one of her Majesty's carriages-and-four. Their
Royal Highnesses, attended by their suite, proceeded to
town, and arrived at Marlborough House at half-past
three o'clock. The Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand
Duchess took a carriage drive early in the evening.
elistiyghntheess Queenth the
Dowager Duchess of
ems
tberriddag3e, vi-a t
sited her Royal ymal
Marlborough House. Her Royal Highness honoured
ighness honoure
the performance of the French Plays with her presence
last evening.
The state apartments in Windsor Castle were closed
) esterday, and will not ho re-opened until after Mon-
day the 7th of June next.
The Governor of the Bank of England, and the De-
puty Governor, had an interview with the Chancellor
of the Exchequer yesterday at his official residence in
Downing-street.
A deputation, including Mr. Braithwaite, engineer to
the Eastern Counties and Harwich Junction Railway ;
Mr, Bruff, engineer to the Eastern Union and Harwich

Junction ; and Mr. Saunders, secretary to the Eastern
Union and Harwich Junction, had an interview with the
;,, t,
sterclay.
The Marquis of Normanby transacted busin,.s yes-
terday at the Foreign-office.
Mr. Higham, Secretary and Comptroller-General to
the Commissioners for the Reduction of the National
Debt, had an interview yesterday with the Chancellor of
the Exchequer.
Dispatches for the Governors of Hong Kong and
Ceylon were sent off yesterday evening from the Colo-
nial-office.