The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-25 00:00:00

GREENWICH. EASTER FAIR.

Yesterday the rain threw a damp upon the holiday
folks, and checked their ardour for the gay and
healthful enjoyments of Greenwich, which the youth-
ful part of scciety in London and its vicinity almost
invariably feel at the present season. April is pro-
verbial for its fickleness ; all its promises may be
retarded, sometimes blighted, by the return of cold
winds. Such seemed to be the case on the present
occasion ; and many of the shopkeepers who had cal-
culated upon gaining the means of paying their rent
by the sale of goods, found all their preparations
unprofitable. At Easter, in Greenwich, Deptford,
and the surrounding districts, the trading part of the
community may be said to be subject to hydrophobia.
All the arrangements in the fair were sombre. The
expectation
shows,x p ecta. tiaoond omf
made the
Easter limited the number ofe
pr ofitalaleo.; The lle whole " flit, stale, and
ordinaryun-
Terpsichore architect of the fragile
temples
usual, has raised his ex-
tensive booth in the design promoting the dance.
The manager of the well-known which bears the
occupies his old position,
name of " Richardson "
an old friend with
but he does not wear the aspect
a new face. All the external ornaments of his show
are old and dirty, reminding the spectator
de-
day of the drama. Most of the Kemblesto: the
and other renowned Thespians, which RichardsoneCooker,
a
in his itinerant company, have taken their final de-
parture from the stage of life, leaving blanks which
cannot be filled up. Those dangerous machines called
swings, which, like the revolutions of Europe, lift up
the people and depress them, are in full operation.
These symbols of the movements which uow preci-
pitate
kings and governments from the highest points
are dangerous,'and, for public safety, should be better
arranged. There is but little novelty in the fair, but
the town of Greenwich is placarded with pressing in-
vitations to concerts, balls, masquerades, and other
scenes of gaiety. Notwithstanding the rumour of
Chartist meetings, the steamers brought down a vast
number of passengers, but the business done was
small compared with the Easter holidays of former
years. Money is scarce, and the unsettled state of
public affairs is not favourable to the liberal expendi-
ture which confers a benefit on the fair folks.

COURT CIRCULAR.
Her Royal Hig • hness fne Princess Sophia is
indis-
posed, at her residence at Kensington.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia, attended
by his Serene Highness Prince Lowenstein, Colin
Portalis, and Major
morning on or Von Oehrlich, left town yester-
daya visit to the Duke of Wellington,
at his seat, Strathfieldsaye, Hants,
Mr. Pownall and Mr. Wilks had an interview with
Sir George Grey yesterday, at the Home-office, and
presented an address from the Middlesex Magistrates.
The Marquis of Lansdowne left town yesterday,
for his residence at Richmond.
Dispatches were received yesterday, at the Colonial-
office, from the Governors of the West India Colonies.
The Earl of Harewood had an interview yesterday
with Sir George Grey. Mr. Arthur Helps had also
an interview yesterday with the Right Hon. Baronet.

THE OLD WAR OFFICERS OE THE ROYAL NAI
Her Majesty has been: graciously pleased to presnt r.--
silver medal to thotoll,war officers of the Royal Navy,e a
as
a proof of her estimation of the valuable services which
these
gallant veterans have rendered their country,
'
The medal, which has just been issued by the Admiralty,
'
is abuut the size of a half-crown piece, and contains on
one sidc a sea-car, with a trident, decorated with olive
branches, drawn by sea horses, symbolizing at once the
exertions of the h, roes of Nelson, and their successful
rest;lt, and on the ether a bust in relief of the illustrious
donor. This flattering mark of distinction has been re-
ceived with the gratituote it deserved, by a body whose
loyalty is unsurpassed.
The total amount cf bullion sent from this coun-
t yto Ireland up to the present time to meet the
ruts upon the savings-banks is stated to have been about
700,0002

ITER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
.x.. The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to tne Opera, and the Pub-
lic are respectfully informed that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will
take place on TRURSDAY next, April 27, the particulars of which
will be duly announced.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
CIRQUE-.NATIONAL DE PARIS.
GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCES,
FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS.
The Managers of the Cirque National Do Parts having been soli-
cited by several families of distinction to repeat their Morning Per-
formances during the Easter Week, they have the honour to an-
nounce that these brilliant entertainments will be resumed on Wed-
nesday and Friday next.
Performance to commence at Two o'clock.
First Price as usual. No Second :Price. Private Boxes to be had
at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera. and the pub-
lic are respectfully informed that this Theatre will RE-OPEN THIS
EVENING, April 25, will be performed, Donizetti's Opera, en-
titled

LITCREZIA BORGIA.
Lucrezia, Mdlle. Sofia Cruvelli Orsini, Mdlle. Schwartz; Gen-
aro, Signor Garioni ; Gabetta, iiignor Bouche ; and Alfonso, Signor
Lablache.
To conclude ith the highly successful New and Original
GRAND BALLET,
In Four Tableaus, by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
FIORITA,
et la Refine des Elfrides,
Principal parts by Mdlle. Caroline Rosati, sfdlles. Esther Ansundon,
Thevenot, Julienne, Lamoureux, Jenny, M. Louis Dor, M. Di Mettle,
Venafra, Gourlet, and Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
Last Week but Two, the whole of the troupe of the Cirque Na-
tional being obliged to return to Paris on the 16th of May.
THIS EVENING
The Festival of Flowers—Le Pas des Flowers—Le Pas des Grosses
tetes —Rognolet et Passe—Carreau, &c., &c., by Mdlls. Caroline,ew-
Ma-
thilde, Florentine, Ducos, &c., &c.; MM. Francon', Loisset, :N
some, Leclair, Auriol, &c., &c.
Doors open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Unler the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented a new comic Drama, called OLD HONESTY.
Michael Bradshaw, Mr. Webster; Joseph Bradshaw, Mr. H. Van-
denhoff ; Sir Perkins Besborough, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Septimus Hook,
Bradshaw, Mrs.
Mr. Tilbury ; Toby Perch, Mr. Keeley ; Dame
Glover ; Mary, Miss Reynolds.
After which, a Grand Romantic Extravaganza, founded on
Horace Walpole's mysterious production. and called THE CASTLE
OF OTRANTO. Manfred, Mr. Keeley ; the Marquis Vincenza, Mr.
J. Bland ; Theodore, Miss P. Horton ; Odonto, N. Caulfield ; Hip-
polito, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Isabella, Miss Reynolds ; Matilda, Mrs.
Caulfield.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled LAVATER THE
PHYSIOGNOMIST ; and Good Judge too. Lavater, Mr. Webster ;
Agnes, Miss Fertescue.
Stap Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, is,
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the di re
HIS EVENINction of. adame Celeste.
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Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Lambert,
Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs.
Wright, P. &c.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner,
HOME. PBri:dcfioprald,
0. Smith,
Alter which, a new Piece, entitled THE FOUNTAIN OF ZEA ;
or, the Child of Air.
To conclude with THE COMRADES ; an Anecdote of the Span-
ish War. principal characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Boyce, Mun-
yard, Paul Legrand, C. J. Smith, Ryan, Miss E. Harding, &c.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is.
.I.,rs open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

BOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a Comic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND.
Characters by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellingham, Backstone ; Mrs.
Leizh Murray, and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
After- which, an entirely new and original Classical Extravaganza,
entitled THESEUS and ARIADNE ; or, the Marriage of Bachus.
Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, 11. Hall, S. Smith, F.
Cooke ; Miss Eitzwilliam, Miss Jane Coleman, Miss Marshall, and
Madame Vestris.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD
JUI /GE. Characters by Messrs. It. Roxby, Diddear, Parselle, Har-
ley, Meadows, Bellingham, Charles Mathews ; Miss Jane Coleman,
and Miss Lee.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
calf-price to any part of the house.
Tiie New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Vublic every day, from Ten till Six.

IRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell. 33, 01d Bond-street.
Last Appearance but Two of M. Lafont.
Mons. Lafont begs respectfully to announce that his benefit and
ispinight brit two of his engagement will take place at the re-open-
ing of the Theatre on WEDNESDAY next, April 26, on which occa-
sion will be revived (for that night only) the celebrated play of LE
CHEVALIER DE ST. GEORGES. Le Chevalier, M. Lafont; Le
Baron, M. Montaland ; Mdlle. De Presle, Mdlle. Paul Ernest.— In
addition to which will be produced also (tor that night only) the po-
pular vaudeville of JEAN ; ou, Le Mauvais Sujet. Jean, M. Lafont.
iiidhiatthmeart.rseiit3esh.e;irGsaulloeyryal,
L2sibrary,
With other Entertainments.
Boxeslensd'may .bGedo. b;
33, Old Bond-street.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
ROBERT HOUDIN.

Mr. MITCHELL begs to announce that the celebrated ROBERT
HOUDIN (ot the Valais Royal, Paris,) is engaTed to present a li-
mited number of his extraordinary SOIREES FANTASTIQUES at
the St. James's Theatre, which will be commenced on TUESDAY
EVENING, May 2, and continued every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday Evenings,
Full particulars will be duly announced.
Boxes and stalls. may be had at Mr. MITCHELL'S Royal Li-
brary, 33, Old Bond-street.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
air. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland- place.
TIIIS EVENING,
Will be performed LOVE'S TELEGRAPH.
After which, a Grand Ballet, entitled ESMERALDA ; or, the
hunchback of Notre Dame. Esmoralda, Mdlle. Aariol.
To conclude with BOMBASTES FURIOSO.
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

XOYAL SURREY THEA fRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.

Matchless Periormances- Unrivalled Company—and the only

Pantomime in London.
THIS EVENING.

Will be performed a Drama, entitled THE BOHEMIANS. Cha-
racters by Messrs. N. T. Hicks, E. F. Saville, R. Honner, Dale, J.
Herbert, H. Lewis, E. Jones, Mrs. R. Honner, and Miss E. Terry.
After which, by permission, "LADIES, BEWARE."
To conclude with a Grand Fairy Comic Pantomime, entitled CIN-
DERELLA AND THE FAIRY QUEEN; or, Hariequin and the
Little Glass Slipper. Columbine, Mdlle. Theodora ; Harlequin, Mr.
Maskell ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morelli ; and Clown, Mr. T. Barry.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrether.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Extraordinary attraction for the Easter Holidays.
First appearance these Five Years of the celebrated Mr. Van Am-
burgh and his unequalled collection of trained animals, amongst
which will be found the greatest novelty ever seen, a Black Tiger,
the first ever known to mingle with other animals, and has hitherto
been considered untamable.
THIS EVENIS3,
Will be presented a grand romantic Spectacle, written by Boyle
Barnard, Esq., expressly to introduce Mr. Van Amburgh in his
astounding performance, founded upon a passage in Eugene Sue's
celebrated novel of " The Wandering Jew," and will be producen un-
der the title of MOROK, THE BEAST TAMER. Armand Dugard,
Mr. Van Amburgh.
The Spectacle will be succeeded isy an incomparable routine of Mr.
Batty's Scenes of the Arena, in which Signor Chiarini and Mdlle.
Marietta Orsinago, from Italy, will have the honour of appearing.
The entertainments will conclude with a favourite Farce.
During the recess the Theatre has been entirely re-decorated.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communication can be attended to unless autheeti,
cated by the name and address of the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, APRIL
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 38 ; Highest, 46; NcioN.:',44,
BAROMETER, 29.86.—W1ND N.N.E.; eloudirk,4;;
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