The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-16 00:00:00

WESTMINSTER PLAY.

According to ancient usage at this season of the year,
the young gentlemen of Westminster School on Monday
treated their friends and the elite of the public to a
comedy from Terence. The play selected was the
Adelphi ; or, Me Brothers. Considering that there were
many ladies at the representation the selection was not
the best that might have been made. There are few of
the sex who learn Latin now-a-days, and perhaps Lady
June Grey or the good Queen Bess might, after all,
gave found the difficult colloquial text of this writer an
obstacle to a perfect apprehension of those objectionable
passages and epithets in the play—more especially when
delivered, as it was last night, in rapid dialogue. It
may therefore be presumed that nobody but scholars
were in danger even when Sannio disclosed the infamy
of his hateful vocation. The characters in the play
were east as follows:
Micio
Demea
Sannio

... N. R. Smart
• 11. Vaughan Williams
... J. R. Armittead
R. G. H. Somersat
11. It. Barker
• ... R. Burton
• ... IL Clapcott
• ... W. D. Somerville
11. D. Nicholson
. F. H. Forshall
• .. T. B. Connell.
MUTES.

Asehinus
Syrus
Ctesipho
Sestrato
Cantharti
Gets

llogio
Dromo

Tibicina „, „, W. H. Horne
Parmeno F. W. Stokes.
The theatre is formed in the great Dormitory, of
which it temporarily occupies a third, and it is ap-
proached through a double range of beds. The stage is
very prettily arranged, the scenery good, and in keeping
with the date of the piece. The audience part is very
conveniently laid out, and there is a large gallery above
all for the lads. Nothing could be more correct or con-
sistent than the dress of the actors, nor could there be
anything more perfect than the young aspirants i❑ the
knowledge of their parts. It appeared to us that there
was no prompter—certainly he was never heard, slid
was never required. The whole performance, in this
respect, exhibited a splendid triumph of disciplined
memory, and the readings and accents—matterp of great
delicacy—were faultless.

At seven o'clock the Rev. Dr. Lydell, the head-master,
entered, accompanied by some friends, and he was most
vociferously greeted by the voung gods in the gallery,
who clapped their hands till the roof rang with the
echoes, the band strangely enough playing "See the
conquering hero comes." The curtain then drew up,
and the play proceeded. The plot rued be detailed no
further than to state that Demea, having two sons, gives
to his brother illicit) one of the youths. aEschinus, to be
adopted by him, as Micio has neither +Age or children.

The characters of the old gentlemen are strikingly
dissimilar, and they accordingly bring up the young
wen very differently. The urchin Cupid, however,
involves both the wild and adopted son and bis
better disposed brother Ctesipho in love and mischief.
The effect of these freaks upon the tempers of their
parents affords considerable amusement during the play,
and in the end the tyrannical father becomes emulous of
the popularity of his amiable-tempered brother, and
sanctions the union of his brother with a poor ill-used
girl, whilst the old bachelor marries to please Demes,
the girl's mother.
The part of I)emea was sustained with great truth
and force by Mr. 11. Vaughan Williams. The part of
Sostrato was excellently delineated by Mr. H. Clapcott,
who assumed all a fond mother's tenderness in that ex-
quisite plaint in the third act,' Me miseram quid credal;
jam ?" bearing the whole audience with him, and re-
ceiving immense applause. The old nurse was also a
finished piece of acting, though she had little to do. The
part was enacted by Mr. Somerville ; and Mr. 11. R.
Barker played the tricky slave Syrus with great spirit
and broad comic humour. Distinctions are almost invi-
dious, for every one did his utmost to contribute to the
success of the entertainment, which seemed to give great
delight to a vary crowded house.
We were rather surprised to find that, notwithstanding
Parliament is sittii:g, there were few, if any notables
present.

- At the conclusion of the piece the band of the Guards
struck np " God save the Queen." The curtain again
rose, and disclosed the whole force of the company with
the most pleasing effect, from the grouping of the figures,
the contrast of colours, and the classical, varied, and ele-
gant dresses of the performers.

PRICE OF SUGAR.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Taking the average of all the average prices of
West India Sugar, published each week in the Gazette,
Bitshreit
tripusrhee
ohpnaotts
stehso
from the sth of January to the 30th of November,
1847, inclusive, being forty-eight weeks, we have a vale.
posses-
sions foxn luxuriant
twenty-eightrihaa ssmgaw
harvestshillingshatabaabated
perthroughout
tohu cthwpo
rtiteet hlatet
mo-
ment; and it is also true, that the colonists have had
difficulties to contend against, through the scarcity of
money since the beginning of October, similar to those
experienced by all classes of her Majesty's sub-
jects. Sorely the great body of consumers in Great
Britain should benefit, and have a right to participate
in the immense crops of sugar, the plantations ha►e
yielded this season; the consumers can but have
their share of that advantage in price, while the
producers are sure of theirs in quantity. What can the
West Indians want or desire, that they would occupy the
valuable time of the Legislature, to the exclusion of
more important
affairs ? Do they hope to levy contri-
butions again from classes who have suffered equally
with themselves, by endeavouring to revert to protective
duties ? They ought to recollect they have already
been more leniently dealt with thaa the agriculturist.
of this country, inasmuch as they had five years allowed
them before the protection ceased, while the latter had
but thlee! Again, all the protection an Act of Parlia-
ment can secure them has been granted ; and yet, so
great is the quantity of sugar produced this year in the
British possessions, that the settlers are utterly unable
to maintain all the law has given them.

Vv
The fact is, all things progress excepting the West
Indian colonist. What he was a hundred years ago ho
is at this day, namely, alieni appetens sui projiteas.
I remain, Sir, yours obediently,
Mincing-lane, Dec. 14. B. S. R.

The Prince and Princess of Saxe Coburg have
arrived iwn
lia'adryisniorvoemlißstruisi sels.
about to make her appear-
ancAe, nweho, from her peculiar position in society—admired
equally for her beauty, wit, and talent—is likely to elicit
considerable attention. Her work is called " Leonora ;
a Love Story,"
residinge
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at iR nTiSEMENT.]—CARRIAGE FRRE.—Families
the country are supplied with Teas and
Coifthe lowest wholesale price, infreqeutao sntities nott
less than six pounds, delivered
carriage
of England. Orders must be accompanied byan3;el3mtirt-
tance, or if a reference be made in London, payment
will suffice on receipt and approval of the goods. A list
of prices and samples free, on application to G. T. Man-
sell and Co., wholesale tea-dealers, 2, Bucklarsbury,
Cheapside.
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LOVE," &c.
In 2 vols. post Bvo.,
LETTERS from the DANUBE.
By the Author of
" Gisella," " Second Love." &c.
May now he had at all the Libraries.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
Publisher in ordinary to her Majesty.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Un ler the Management
of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
S EVENING

Will be performed Shakspeare's Comedy of MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING.
After which, a variety of Entertainments.
To be followed by HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS.
To ceraclude with the Farce of TWICE KILLED. Mr. Euclid
Facile, Mr. Keeley ; Fanny Pepper, Mrs. Keeley.
Stage Manager, Mr. Fallen; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web;ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPM.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed, the celebrated Comedy of PAUL PRY. Frank
/lardy, Mr. Stoker; Witherton, Mr. Cullenford; Somers, Mr. Wor-
rell ; Colonel Hardy, Mr. Lambert ; Mr. Stanley, Mr. Thomas;
Harry Stanley, Mr. Boyce ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Grasp, Mr. 0.
Smith ; Eliza, Miss M. Taylor ; Marian, Miss Emma Herding ; Mrs.
'Sante, Mrs Yates ; Phoebe, His , Woolgar.
To be followed by a new Farce entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
GACY. Turnem Green, Mr. Wright; Bob Gills, Mr. Mmiyard ;
Lanty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Cullenford ;
Policeman, Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with the Farce, entitled THIS HOUSE TO BE SOLD
;.the property of tint late William Shakapeare), Inquire Within. Vila-
racters by Messy,;. Wright, Cullenford, Worrell, 0. Smith, Paul Bed-
ford, Mrc. Laws, &c., &c.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.
D'ors open at itali-paSt Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM TLIEATRE.
tinder the :Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
'Pills EVENING,

Will be performed a new Comic Drama, entitled THE TRA-
GEDY QUEEN.
To be fo lowed by the Comic Drama, entitled THE PRIDE Or
THE MARKET. Principal characters by Messrs. Buckatone, II
Murray, Granby, and Yarselle ; Miss H. Gilbert, Mrs. C. Jones, aid
Madame Vestris.
To conclude with a sew Comic Drama called PEGGY GREEN.
Dress Boxes, Is. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25. ; Gallery, is. No
half-price to any part of the house.
The icew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Cclosseum.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Madam& ANNA TIIILLON,
Tuts EVENING

A new Comic Opera, entitled THE AMBASSADRESS. Duke de
Va'berg, Mr. Bodda ; Benedict, Mr. Barker ; Fortunatus, Mr. Lef-
fler; Countess de Fierschomberg, Miss Villars; Madame Barneck,
Mrs. Selby; Charlotte, Miss Anne Romer; Henrietta Madame
Anna Thillon.
To ctmclude with the Comedy of THE HONEYMOON. Duke
Aroma, Mr. Cooper ; Count Montalban, Mr. C. Fisher ; Rolando,
Mr. J. Yining; Jacques, Mr. Compton • Juliana, Miss Cushman
Volante. Miss Susan Cushman.
Dress Circle, as.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33. Old Bond-street.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be presented the Comedie Vaudeville of LE PREMIER
MALADE. Charles Durocher, M. Josset.
After which. the admired Comedic of LA MARQUISE DE PEN-
NETERRE. Cinq-Mars, M. Montaland ; Le Marquis de Sennetet re,
M. Fechter ; Le Commandeer, 51. Cartigny; Henriette, Mdlle. Bap-
tiste ; Marion de L'Orme, Mdlle. De Varennes.
To conclude with LE SECRET DE MON ONCLE. Deajobert,
M. Henri Adix ; Einest Dupare, M. Montaland.
A detailed prospectus of the general arrangements, and of the
pieces which will be produced during the season, may be had at Mr.
Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-otlice
of the Theatre, which is open daily, from 11 to 5.
Boxes, Gs. ; Pit, 3s. Gd.; Amphitheatre, 35.; Gallery, 2s

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. F. Davidge, No. 1, Davldge-terrace, Kensington-road,
Surrey.
THIS EVENING, the performances will commence with the
celebrated Opera of

THE BO ND MAN'.
Principal characters by Messrs. H. Horncastle, Rafter, Maynard,
Jones, D. W. King, and Attwood ; Miss Poole, Mrs. R. Hughes, and
Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
To conclude Ni ith THE BEGGAR'g OPERA. Captain Macheath,
Mr. Rafter ; Peachum, Mr. Attwood ; Lockit, Mr. Maynard ;
Mr. H. Horncastle ; Mrs. Peachum, Mrs. W. Daly ; Polly, Miss R.
IsaacS ; Lucy Lockit, Mrs. H. Hughes.
A IliAlact entrance to the private boxes has' been made (which
have been re-litted). Private boxes may. be had .nightly of all the
Principal Librarians ; and at the Box-aid:v.4 of the Theatre, which is
open daily from Ten until Four.
Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,. Is. ; Gallery, 6d.

AsTLEY's ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
It.)prletor and Manager, Mr. ' Willtstn Batty.
Mr. Batty's performing • Elephants.
THIS . EVENI,N.G

The Grand Spectacle of THE CAMP OF SILESIA.
Entirely new Scents In the Arens; try the talented Artistes of
the Establishment, in the carious modes of equestration.
To conclude with a new Domestic Drama, called THE WHITE
FARM.
In preparation, a New Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, which
will exceed in splendour and effect all former productions at the
Amphitheatre,

Box-office open from 11 till 5
Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. W West.

.I.a; WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, DEC. 16.
TsznmomETEß, Lowest, 47 ; Highest, 48 ; Noon, 49.
BABA:METES, 29.94.—W1ND S.S.E.; tine.

MGR WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE TIIIS DAT.
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