The Sun.
London, England, 1847-07-03 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERAS
COVENT-GARDEN.
A second morning concert of vocal and instrumental
music was given at this theatre yesterday. The pef•
.ormance commenced with Rossini's Stabca Mater!
which was executed with all the effect to be expected
from the distinguished artistes, the magnificent chrtruse
lnd incomparable orchestra of that establishment. The
opening quartette, " Stabat Mater dolorosa," was sung
by Mdlles. Aiboni and Corbari, Signors Lavia, Rad
Tagliafico. Mario, who was prevented by illness frog
appearing at the last concert, gave the " Cujus
in his usually unrivalled style. This was followed bi
the duetto, " Quis est Homo?" sung with delicious effect
by Madame Ronconi and Mdlle. Alboni, and which wag
greatly applauded. The " Pro Peccatis " and " Eh&
Mater," by Tamburini, were given with great effect. The
quartett, " Sancta Mater," by Alboni, Corbari, Mario,
and Tagliafico, obtained its just meed of applause. The,
"Fac ut Portem," by Alboni; and " Inflammatus,'
by Grisi; and the quartett, "Quando Corpus," by Grisi,
Alboni, Mario, and Tamburini, were each encored. The
finale, " Amex)," was splendidly executed. A grand
miscellaneous concert succeeded, of which the following
is the programme:—
Overture—Leonora
Duo, Signor Marini and Signor Rovere,
"La di lei storia." (Chiara di Rosenberg) Ricci.
Aria, Madame Ronconi, " Havvi un Dio."
(Maria di Rohan) Donizetti.
Duo, Madame Persiani and Signor Salvi
" Egli m'odia." (Lucia di Lammermoor) Donisetti,
Seranata, Signor Mario and Coro, " Com'
e gentil." (Don Pasquale) Donizetti,
Duo, Madame Grisi and Mdlle. Alboni,
" Ebben ate ferisci." (Semiramide) Rossini.
Romans Signor Ronconi, "Ah non avea
put lagrime." (Maria di Rudenz) Donizetti.
Ttrzetto, Signor Salvi, Signor Revere, and
Signor Marini, " Papatacci."
(L' Italiana in Algieri) Rossini.
Beethoven's Grand Battle Sinfonia Beethoven,
The execution of the opening overture by Costa's band
was truly magnificent. The trumpet point, played be.'
hind the scenes, and the crescendo passage for the
violins, were most effective; an encore was loudly and
deservedly called for, but was declined. The duet by
‘') Marini and Rovere was sung with great spirit and hit-
-3 mour. Madame Ronconi sung the aria allotted to her
4 with much effect, and was deservedly applauded.
5 Madame Persiani's and Signor Salvi's duet, from Lucitt
di Lammermoor, was rendered with considerable mite
and skill. Mario's serenade, " Corn' a gentil," was snug
with his usual taste, and called forth an instantaneous
encore. But the gem of the entire performance was the
celebrated duet from Semiramide, by Grisi and Albonit
" Ebben a te ferisci," which was executed in such
manner as to produce a perfect furore. Ttig
Giorno d'Orrore !" was rendered with the most ex•
quisite beauty and expression, and was truly 6
treat for the musical amateur, such as is rarely
to be experienced. Ronconi's Romanza was very et•
pressively given, and he was called back at its conchur
sion to receive the plaudits of the audience. The trio
" Papataci," by Salvi, Marini, and Rovere, was sung
with much effect. Illness, it was understood, prevented
Madame Persiani from singing the air which was an•
flounced tor her from L'Elisir d'Amore. The perforuk.
ante concluded by the " Battle Sinfonia," which, such
as it is, was superbly executed by the orchestra, accord'
panied by two military bands, arranged on the stage.
As a composition we cannot say much in its praise ; and
the only portions which seemed to interest the audience
were the " Rule Britannia" at the commencement, and
"God save the Queen" at the conclusion, which was
magnificently performed by the three bands, and at which
'he entire audience rose simultaneously. The house was
iterally crowded in every part.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—A novel
and attractive exhibition took place at these gardens
yesterday. The Siege of Gibraltar was represented by
day-light for the gratification cf the juvenile visitors.
The idea was a happy one, and the effect produced on
the occasion was much finer than might have been ex-
pected, showing if anything that a daylight performance
has advantage over that given at night.
VAUXHALL GARDENS.—The first juvenile fête of
the season was given here on Thursday night. The
genial weather, with a well-arranged bill, collected
large amount of visitors ; and, in addition to the pro.
gramme, the Turner Family three interesting chile
dren—played some popular compositions on the harp,
violin, and violoncello. The equestrian talent of
Madame Caroline elicited great applause in the Rotunda
Theatre ; added to which were the fireworks, concert,
and illuminations. The latter were on a scale of unusual
splendour.
DEATH or A CHILD BY SWALLOWING A CHERRY.
STONE.—Qn Thursday afternoon the following extraora
dinary and fatal case was admitted into St. Thomas e'
Hospital. It appears that the deceased, a remarkably
fine girl, about seven years old, named Emily Harriet
Durban, whose friends reside in George-street, Croy'
don, on the morning of Friday last, when eating some
fruit, accidentally swallowed a cherrystone, and on the
following day, feeling some ill effects in consequences
complained to her parents, and Mr. Bird, the surgeon,
of Croydon, was called, and tried every means to extract
the stone, but without success. The little creature grew
worse, and ultimately, at the recommendation of Mr.
Bird, she was conveyed to the above hospital, and placed
under the charge of Mr. Barnewell, one of the resident
medical officers, who, with the assistance of the dresser,
was about to introduce the probe, but upon seeing this
the deceased made a sudden turn, and was seized with
convulsive efforts, and expired in a few moments. The
inquest will be held this evening.
ALLEGED MURDER IN SEVEN DlALS.—Yesterday
afternoon Mr. Bedford held an inquest at Charing-cross
Hospital on the body of Edward Meads, aged 36, a brass,
finisher, who, it was alleged had died from the effects of
a stab inflicted by a woman named Grantom, with whom
he cohabited. The particulars of the case have recently
appeared in the police reports. From the evidence it
appeared that the deceased and the woman had been in
tbe habit of quarreling, and that on Monday last a fight
was heard in the room they inhabited, after which Mary
Grantom came out of it with a knife in her hand, and the
deceased was found with a severe wound in his side. :Mr.
George M. Young described the nature of the injury the
deceased had received. He died at half-past two on
Wednesday morning. The deceased told witness that
his wife did not stab him, but that he did it himself by
falling on the knife he held in his hand. The jury re-
turned a verdict of "manslaughter" against Mary Ann
Grantom, alias Meads.
THE MIRFIELD MunDEns.--Various rumours have
this week been circulated respecting the nature of the
confession offered to be made by MiCabe. It has been
supposed by some that it would implicate one or more
females, while others assert that it would implicate Reid
as the man M'Cabe saw when he called at the house. Of
course no reliance can be placed upon such statements.
The police are still active in the prosecution of inquiries,
with a view to strengthen the chain of evidence at the
trial of the prisoners. Some additional evidence of
importance, it is said, has been already obtained. The
Secretary of State has offered a reward of 1001. and her
Majesty's pardon to any person, except the real mur-
derer, who will give information that will convict the
perpetrator or perpetrators of the horrid crime.
FATHER MATHEW.—The following are the par-
ticulars relating to her Majesty's grant of 3001. a year to
the Apostle of Temperance:—" A committee has been
lately formed in London, consisting of his Grace the
Duke of Norfolk, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Arundel
and Surrey, Marquis of Sligo, Marquis of Lansdowne,
Earl of Stanhope, Earl of Wicklow, Earl of Fitzwilliator
Lord J. Russell, Lord Morpeth, Lord Monteagle, Sec.,
for the purpose of creating a fund sufficient to purchase
an annuity of 8001. a year for this public benefactor, to
enable him to continue his unceasing exertions and most
useful labours for the welfare of millions. Her Most
Gracious Majesty the Queen, anxious to aid in the ac-
complishment of so desirable an object, has been pleased
to grant the sum of 300/. per annum towards this
praiseworthy object. With such an example of munifi-
cence before those who are anxious and able to promote
so desirable an object, we trust that the labours of the
noblemen and gentlemen who form the committee will
be speedily brought to a close in the realisation of the
contemplated fund."—Dublin Freeman's Journal.
ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY.—Lieut. J. D.Telfer
has been appointed officer of the company of Gentlemen
Cadets, vice Talbot, promoted ; Captain J. Travers has
been appointed assistant inspector of practical artillery ;
and Lieut. J. F. Travers instructor of surveying.
A CIDER DRINKER.—An old man, named Abra-
ham Hillard, approaching fourscore, who has lived in the
family of the Holmans, large farmers, at Glastonbury,
for the last forty years, as farm bailiff, has had through
the whole of that time one gallon of cider daily allowed
for his own drinking, from his master's stores, and
though he is now too aged to work, he is still seen going
for his favourite beverage. The father of the present
Mr. Holman, at his death, left in his will Bs. per week,
to be given to this faithful servant as long as he lived
this he (the old man) regularly has been paid, and his
daily potation of cider drawn for h:m also; during that
forty years this man must have received 14,600 gallons
or 270 hogsheads 20 gallons, which at 40s. the hogs-
head, would have realised 540/. and upwards.—Sherberne
Journal.

BIRTH.
OR the 26th ult., at Sydenham-S'
park, Mrs. George James
Bradly, of a daughter, still-born.
On the 29th ult., at Battersea•fields, the wife of Henry
Pariss, Esq., of a daughter.
On the Ist., at Kennington, Mrs. J. H. Florence, of a
daughter.
On the Ist inst., in Chester-square, the lady of Lieutenant-
Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps, of a soh.

MRRIED.
On the 28th ult., at Haw A
xwell, Yorkshire, S. H. S. Ingle-
field, Lieutenant Royal Artillery, to Charlotte, youngest
daughter of the late Colonel Coore, of Scruton Hall, in the
same county.

DIED.
On the Ist inst., Mrs. Wraight, of Guildford-street, Russell-
square, aged 78.
On the 23d ult., at Brussels, the Rev. John Grant Lawford.
On the 26th ult., Mrs. Catherine Brcad, relict of Mr. J.
Broad, of Drury-lane, aged 58.
On the 28th ult. at Adamsdown, near Cardiff, Lieutenant-
Colonel Edward Nichol], late of the 84th Regiment of Foot.
On the 29th ult , at Clapham-common, Surrey, Mrs. Mar-
garet Munday, aged 87.
On the 29th ult., at Walthamstow, Miss Catherine Eliza-
beth Laprimaudaye, aged 75.
On the 29th ult., in Devonshire-place, Sarah Serra, the
wife of Lieutenant-Colonel Hanmer.
On the 30th ult., Mr. James Crighton. of Leman-street.
Goodman's-fields, aged 82.
On the 30th ult., Charles Owen Cambridge, Esq., of Whit-
minster House, Gloucester, aged 95.

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