The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-03 00:00:00

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

Madame Anna Thillon—Thillon the fascinating
made her deb);l for th season at thii, theatre last even-
ing, in Auber's sparkling opera of the Ambassculrest.
It was at the Princess's that Thillon originally took
the town by storm, acid right glad are we to see her
return to the scene of her former conquests—
we say to see her, and we say it advisedly,
for, in the immense area of Drury-lane, it was impos-
sible to distinguish accurately the play of her features,
and those innumerable graces which constitute the
charm of her acting. Last night she was, if possible,
more beautiful, more graceful, more espiegle than
ever. Her voice seems, during her absence, to have
acquired additional sweetness and flexibility, and her
smile, if possible, additional fascination. In the
cabaletta to the trio in the second act she was encored,
and the andante to the finale of the opera was
honoured with a double encore. She was called for
at the conclusion, and bouquets a foiser were showered
upon her. It was one of the triumphs of " the days
of old."

THE ROOKE CONCERT.
Last night a concert was given in the Hanover-
square Rooms, for the benefit of the widow and family,
of the late W. M. Rooke, the English composer, of
whose early life an interesting sketch was given in our
columns on Wednesday. It was very well attended con-
sidering the times, and we hope that the widow and the
fatherless will not only derive some immediate benefit
from it, but that it may be the means of awakening fur-
ther sympathy with a case so truly distressing as that of
poor Rooke, whose whole life was a continued struggle
against difficulties he had no means of surmounting, but
from whose genius emanated works which stse*
him as a musician of the first order, and the fancy,
poetry, and painting of which might !have yet more de-
lighted the world, had his life been spared, and had he
had the opportunity which so few English compose"
enjoy, of producing his works. The conotig was s
very pleasing one, notwithstanding several drawbacks;
for, in the first place, the influenza was all-powerful in
preventing no fewer than five persons, who bad prof-
fered their aid in the good cause, from appear-
ing, namely, Miss M. Williams, Messrs. Hobbs,
Allen, and Williams, and Balfe, who was to have con*
ducted the selection from Amilie. Again, the orchestra
parts of all English operas having been thrown into dire
confusion by the ;foreign powers 'of Covent-garden, It
was difficult to get them into such order as would have
been necessary to their going well, and we were forced
to be contented with a mere pianoforte accompaniment
to many of the songs, thereby losing all the orchestral
painting with which Rooke's genius had adorned them.
The overture and introduction to Anailie went well
with the band and chorus ; so did Wilson's song 01*
" Who has not marked ?" which was very heartily en-
cored. The chorus of "To the mountain," was roe,"
spiritedly given, and would no doubt have been repeated'
but that the hour was wearing late. The concert vise
concluded with the famous trio of " Dare the foe invade
our land ?" by Wilson, Leffler, Machin, and chorus.
The popular songs of Amilie were given very sweetly
by Miss Dolby, Miss Williams, Miss Poole, Miss Isaacs'
and Messrs. Wilson and Leffler, Mr. Smythson, an old
pupil of Rooke's, accompanying them on the pianoforte•
We heard many persons in the room, while expressing
their admiration of the music of Amilie, wonder why
such an opera should not be performed again-1;11,
such beautiful melody should be allowed to sleep—an.';!;
really is wonderful that such should be the case, for 11;
be effective in the concert room, it is much
more so on the stage, the music being essF,r!
tially dramatic. Here is a cast for Anil
which we feel convinced would reward any theatre the
chose to bring it out. Miss Poole would make 1(6)
charming heroine, her voice is so beautiful, so fresh, 0.
thrilling; and then she has feeling too, which the reprf
sentative of Amilie ought to possess. Miss Isaacs wolV.a_
fill the role of the sparkling-eyed laughing hostess Lelia
with great naïveté, though last night she sang
pretty song " To the vine feast" a little too sloy%
but that could be easily remedied. Again, wherof
is there is any basso who could sing the songs,,
" My boyhood's home," and " What is the ligjil?
is
better than Leffler gave them last night ?
the very man for the Count. Well we remember
j how effectively he gave the music at Covent•garue;
Then there is Wilson, the original Jose, with his flea
manly tenor voice, as fresh and bale as ever—he seeniiii
last night to revel in the music of his friend. But
he give up his attractive entertainments, or occasions%
give them up, to go again on the stage ? That
question for the manager to settle. Mr. Thomas, 7":
originally led the opera of Amilie at Covent-garn,ef;
prevented
conducted last night in place of Balfe, who was.p
by indisposition. Balfe, having been a pupil of pool
Rooke, would have been quite in his place, wt..,
wielding the baton for his poor departed master t.!)142:
the influenza said no. It is doubtful, however, whetp!_i_
it would hove gone better than under the conductorship
of Mr. Thomas, who is thoroughly acquainted wittl.t.t_
music. Sir Henry Bishop conducted the first part of "I:
concert, and his own trio of " The Chough and Crow
was tremendously cheered, and encored. StFr of
Bennett played charmingly a beautiful composition
.1
his own on the pianoforte; Chatterton a concerto 00 LB,
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harp, and Richardson one on the flute. Miss Dow'
sang two of Mendelssohn's songs in her 0"
fascinating manner, and Wilson sang delightfully
the beautiful song of " Bright-eyed Maoris''
Maiden," from Rooke's opera of Henrique,
and also Attwood's exquisite cantata of " The Soldier's
Dream." The audience retired delighted with the musi-
cal treat they had enjoyed, enhanced, no doubt, by the
feeling that they had also been exercising their benevolence
in a worthy cause. We are given to understand that the
subscription-list for poor Rooke's family, at the head of
which stands the name of our gracious Queen, is In"
creasing very satisfactorily. Mr. Wilson, of 47, Gower
street, is treasurer to the fund, and to him contributions
may be forwarded..

COURT CIRCULAR.
Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey arrived at Osborne
on Wednesday afternoon, and has relieved Lord
Alfred Paget (Clerk Marshal) in the duties of EquerrY
in Colonel
to the ueen.
W BouverieQ arrived at Osborne on %Pollee"
day afternoon, and has relieved Captain the 1-10. n.
Alexander Gordon, in the duties of Equerry 112
Waiting to Prince Albert.
The Queen and Prince Albert took heriring oil
Wednesday afternoon ; and, yesterday,. Majesty
rounds
and her Royal Consort walked out early in the g
surrounding Osborne.
The royal children took their usual walking and
riding exercise yesterday.
Lord Alfred Paget and Captain the Hon. A. it
Gordon have left Osborne.

A deputation, consisting of Sir E. M‘Naghtent
M.P., Mr. Tennent, M.P., Mr. Boyd, M.P., and
,f
W. Clene, had an interview with the Chancellor *f
the Exchequer yesterday, at his official residence in
Downing-street.
The Right Rev. Dr. Wiseman had an interview
with Sir George Grey yesterday. The Earl of Caw-
dor had also an interview yesterday with the Right
Hon. Baronet, at the Home-office.
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England bad
a general meeting yesterday.
Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening, from
the Colonial-office, for the Lord High Commissioner
of the lonian Islands, and also for the Governor of
Malta.
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Coancil sat
yesterday. The Lords present were, the Master of
the Rolls, Lord Brougham, Lord Campbell, the Chao;
cellor of the Duchy of Cornwall, and the Judge 01
the Admiralty Court. An appeal was commenced
from Bengal " Reny Srimuty Debiah v. ItanYt
Khoond Suta." Mr. Charles Buller and Mr. Jack'
son were heard by the Court.

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ANOTHER DISASTROUS FAILURE IN GlillltANT•.---
We yesterday announced the failure of MM. Richter
and Co., of Prague, for an immense amount. The f9reig,ll.
papers received yesterday convey the gloomy intelhgen';
that another large mercantile firm, MM. Witterstein ant's
Co., of Barmen, in Rhenish Prussia, whose PaYn3e/301
were recently suspended, in the strict sense oi the tel.:
has just been declared bankrupt by the Tribunal of en;
merce in that town. This houso, independently of r,
very extensive commercial relations with Amerlc3'
viedon a triple concern for spinning, dyeing, and 916 ho
refining, which employed about 2,000 operatives,. vt,..
are. now left destitute. The liabilities of MM. Wl„t‘e-f
stein are estimated at 1,000,000 dollars, or 3,800,u""
(152,0001.)
A " Beef Association " has been established!at
lug
Montrose. They advertise "boiling pieces" 40• per
arid " steaks" at sd.—Aberdeen Journal.

At Upper Tooting, on the 27th ult., Mrs. J
BIRT& hart,
Good
J. li.
of a son.
On the 29th ult.' at Milton House, St. John's-wood, the
lady of the Rey. D. Anderson, M.A., of a daughter. J.
On the 30th ult., at Kensington-square, the lady o'r
Goodere, Esq., barrister-at-law, of a son. lady of
On the Ist inst., at John-street, Bedford-row, the
F. K. Parkinson, Esq., of a son. ~r.... V.
On the Ist inst., at St. John's-hill, Battersea-rise,o-i'—
Fr
Oait, of a son. Tovlse'
Oa the Ist inst., at Streatham, the wife of J. .•- rt •
Esq., of a daughter.
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On the Bth of SeptemberMAßßlE
last, atD
Bellhary, East Indieg'ctsbre„,
Hon. D. Arbuthnott, son of Viscount Arbuthnott, ode}.lllnidg,
dineshire, N. 8., to Eliza, second daughter of T. F. l"
Esq., .M.D., of Wallington, Surrey. bV the
On the 30th ult., at St. George's, Hanover-square', -ace
Rev. H. H. Jones, M.A., Edward Colyer, Esq.'
Hall, Southfleet, Kent, to Caroline, second daughter o•
Albert, Esq., of New-cross, Hatcham, Surrey

DIED. the 2401
On the 16th of October, at Sierra Leone, Africa, in mixed
year of his age, F. Lemon, Esq., •f her blajastP
Commission Court. E. S'
On the 26th ult., at Hocklev-hill, Birminghsun'
Watson, wife of R. K. Douglas, Lsq'' s.
aged 60. Julia, the
On the 29th ult., at Weymouth, Dorset, aged 29, u—
wife of E. B. Washbourne Esq Gd
On the 28th ult., Dr. V. Wilson surgeon, Itisr7 srg:tersout
On the 29th ult., at St. Heliers, Jersey, Captain o•
R.N., aged 62. ed 72'
On the 30th ult., J. Steel, '
Esq., of Upper Claptont o.btar
On the Ist inst.. at Richmond, Surrey, Caroline, dau
of the late Mr. T. Hillyer, of the same place. .tvh it more,
On the 30th ult., Fanny, the wife of C. IL
Esq., of Lark-hall.rise, Clapham.

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London : Printed and Published by MUBDO „ro. 1124
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Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the co"'
Middlesex, Friday, December 3, 1847.

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