The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-21 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY C: G S N, JULY 21, 1848.

SALES BY AUCTION.

ODDINGTON HOUSE, one of the distinguished seats of the county
of GLOUCESTER,. in a rich and favourite neighbourhood, in the
beautiful valley betwean Chipping Norton and Stow, adjoining
the lino domains of Dalesford and Adlestrop, and in the heart of
the Heythrop Hunt; with the Manors of Oddington and Bledington,
thriving Woods, Lake, and superbly timbered Grounds, and three
capital Dairy and Stock Farms adjoining, only twenty-six miles
from Oxford and twenty for Cheltenham.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, on
TUESDAY Jul 25, unless an acceptable offer shall be first made by
Private Treaty,

The above very valuable and most desirable FREEHOLD and
part tithe-free ESTATE of about 830 acres, and comprising a
spacious and handsome Stone Mansion, placed on a delightfully
sheltered eminence, upon a fine gravelly soil, with south and east as-
pects, for many years past the favourite residence of the late Dowager
Lady Iteade. It contains an elegant and noble suite of rooms, and
every appendage for a family of fortune; walled gardens, good
stabling, &c. The pleasure grounds are of extraordinary beauty,
opening to a smell but rich park, studded with groves, belts, and
groups of majestic timber, and embellished by an extensive lake, its
banks margined with plantations, interspersed with superb timber
and luxuriant shrubs, through which are gravelled and Curled
walks of great extent and variety, with the picturesque church of
Oddington at the south-west corner of the grounds. The woods,
which are in hand, with the residence, are highly ornamental, and
stored with most thriving oak timber, yearly increasing in value
from its rapid growth, and they form excellent preserves for game.
The farms comprise au unusual proportion of rich pasture and mea-
dow land, with very superior homsteads, and are let to highly-
respectable yearly tenants. The approach from Chipping Norton is
through the park-belts, and plantations of Adlestrop and Dalesford,
with handsome iron carriage gates upon the turnpike road, between
the picturesque neat little village of Oddington and ♦dlestrop Bridge,
where the Oxford and Worcester Railway passes in the lower
grounds, oat of sight from the mansion. Part of the manor farm,
occupied by Mr. Smith and Mr. Fodan, will form a separate lot, if no
offer is made for the whole estate before the auction. _ _

J. Williams, the estate carpenter, will si;oTliieestate, and de-
scriptive particulars may be had on the premises; at the chief
hotels at Oxford, Cheltenham, Chipping Norton, and Stow ; at the
Auction Mart; of Mr. J. Wickens, Chandos-street, Cavendish
uare ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, Water-
loo-place, Pall-mall.

The BEECHES, in a favourite healthy part of SUSSEX, a beautiful
FREEHOLD ESTATE, of nearly 570 Acres, surrounding a mode-
rate-sized Residence, within about One Hour's journey of
BRIGHTON, particularly rich in woodland and wild forest
scenery, and one of the best game domains for its extent in the
county ; with newly-built Stabling for a good hunting stud.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
submit to PUBLIC SALE, at the Auction Mart, on TUESDAY,
JULY 25, at Twelve, in Two Lots, (unless an acceptable offer shall be
made by private treaty),
A highly picturesque and valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, known
as the Beeches, in the parishes of Balcombe and Slaugham, about 18
miles from Brighton, a from Horsham, and 34 from London, ap-
proached through handsome plantations from the high road. It
comprises a Villa Residence, delightfully placed upon a fine
commanding south bank, looking over its handsome park-
like paddocks down a romantic valley, with an exten-
sive wood overhanging the opposite brows of the property,
and sheltering the residence and home grounds from the
north and east. The gardens, pleasure-grounds, various
out-buildings (particularly, the stabling, horse boxes, and other con-
veniences for a hunting establishment) are quite adequate, if the
purchasers should be induced, from its delightful situation and de-
sirable neighbourhood, to enlarge the house. The demesne consists,
on one side, of rich paddocks, with fish ponds, belted and studded
with plantations of lofty larch and other timber, intersected by ex-
tensive walks ; a valuable farm, in high condition, several remark-
ably fine thriving oak woods, and admirable covers for the game,
which have been strictly preserved ; and on the other side is a fine
improvable extent of wild forest-like land, bounded by a brook, part
in cultivation and part wooded, making in the whole about 570
acres, in a ring fence. On various parts of the estate are never-
failing springs (the wells only twelve to twenty feet deep) of the
purest water.
Particulars and plans may be had upon the premises ; at the chief
hotels and libraries at Bri:hton, Horsham, Crawley, &c. ; at the
Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Bray, Warren, and Harding, solicitors,
Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and
Son, land agents, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall.

KENT, on the borders of SUSSEX. In the beautiful country round

EDENBItIDGE.

Valuable FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, mid beautifully Timbered ES-
TATE, of about 30 Acres, in a highly picturesque part of the
county, admirably adapted for game, and approached by capital

roads.

MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, on TITSDAT, August 1,
at Twelve, (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made),
The Desirable and remarkably compact FREEHOLD ESTATE
of EDELL, comprising an ornamental Villa, erected by the late
Major-General Woodhouse, for his own residence, cheerfully placed
in the midst of a highly picturesque compact domain, of nearly 360
acres of sound pasture, arable, and hop land, divided into two or
three farms, with superior houses and suitable farm-buildings, hop,
oasts, and keepers' cottages. The surface is beautifully undulated,
well watered by rivulets and ponds, and intersected with ornamental
plantations, shaws, and woodlands, affording secluded picturesque
walks and excellent preserves for game, and full of the most thriving
oak timber, and the scenery on all sides is delightfully tarled and
extensive. About 14 acres, presenting a singularly inviting spot for
building, and a cottage and meadow detached, will be offered in
separate lots, if not required by the purchaser of Edell.
Particulars, with plans may be had at the chief laws at
Tunbridge, Tunbridge-wells, Edenbridge, &cc.; at the Auction Mart ;
of Messrs. White and Broughton, solicitors, Great Marlborough-
street; and at Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son's offices, in Waterloo-
place, Pall-mall.

SALES BY AUCTION.

The DELL one of the most admired bijoux of WINDSOR PARK,
and long distinguished fur its unrivalled and surprisingly maguiii-

cent view of the Castle.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON re-
respectfully announce that they are commissioned by the
noble Proprietor to SUBMIT TO PUBLIC SALE, at the Mart, on
TUESDAY, August 15, at Twelve (unless an acceptable offer shall be
previously made by private Treaty),
The above delightful and highly distinguished FREEHOLD TILL A,
at Bishopsgate, adjoining Engle&ld-green, a remarkably dry and
healthy spot, overlooking one of the most romantic portions of the
Park, through which Is the beautiful drive of only three miles to
Windsor. It contains an elegant and spacious suite of reception rooms
and carved oak library, and altogether accommolation for a large
family, with handsome conservatories, capital stabling and coach-
houses, &c., walled garden, complete farm-yard and cottage, en-
trance lodge, beautiful pleasuro grounds, lawn, and paddocks, in all
about 17 acres, alonndantly supplied with spring and soft water. A
cottage and about three acres, a little detached, might be a sepa-
rate lot. The whole is in the most perfect order, and the purchaser
may treat for the elegant and useful fittings and furniture with the
estate, so as to have immediate possession.
This enviable retreat can only be viewed with cards, which, with
particulars, may be had at their offices in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall ;
or of Messrs. Pemberton, Crawley, and Gardiner, solicitors, White-
hall-place.

OLICITORS' AN D GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
57, CHANCERY-LANE, LONDON.
Notice is hereby given, that Interest at the rate of Four per Cent.
per Annum on the paid-up Capital of this Society will be PAYABLE
at the Office, 57, Chancery-lane, between the hours of Eleven and
Three o'clock, on and after the 10th day of August next.
By order of the Board,
CHARLES JOHN GILL, Secretary.

Datod July 6, 1848.

PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION and BENEVOLENT FUND,
42, Moorgate-street, London.
FIRST DIVISION of PROFITS was declared 30th June, 1848,
being ONE per Cent. per Annum on the amount Assured equal to
THIRTY-THREE per Cent. on the Premium paid.
Every description of MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE effected
daily.
The Seventh Annual Report may be had on application.
THOMAS MULLINDER, Secretary.

July 5, 1848.

WEST INDIA PINE APPLES, ex " Trinity"
yacht, from WEST INDIES.
Messrs. KEELING and HUNT will OFFER, for PUBLIC SALE,
on MONDAY next, the 24th instant, at Three o'clock precisely,
5,000 PINE APPLES ;
And a quantity of PINE APPLES, growing in their original soil,
just landed from the above vessel.
To b.: viewed on the morning of Sale at the Warehouses of
KEELING and HUNT, Brokers,
Monument-yard and Pudding-lane.

SOYER'S EFFERVESCENT NECTAR.—In
consequence of the immense sale of SOYER'S NECTAR, the
Proprietors beg to inform the Public that being for a few days short
of the original bottle, a label, with Mr. Soyer's signature, secures the
authenticity of the genuine beverage, as manufactured only by them
at 40, Rupert-street, Haymarket. Retail price per dozen, 4s. ; in-
cluding bottles, Gs. Liberal allowance to the Trade.

TEAS AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
No. 2, BUCKLERSBURY, Cheapside.
Black, 2s. Bd., 35., 3s. 4d., 3s. Bd., 45., 4s. 4d., ss.
. Green, 35., 3s. 4d., 3s. Bd., 45., 55.• Go., 78'
Coffee, 93., 10d., Is., Is. 2d., ls. 4d., is. 6d., is. Bd.
alai
Delivered free of carriage to any part of England.
C ENGLAND.—Sin Pounds upwards ARRIAGE FREE TO ANY PART OF
of TEA delivered
carriage free to any part of Englapisl at the lowest wholesale price.
All orders not containing remittanca must be accompanied by a re-
ference to a respectable party in London.
MANSELL and Co., Wholesale Tea-Dealers, 2, Bucklersbury,
Cheapalde.

HORIZONTAL WATCHES, carefully finished,
with engine-turned cases, jewelled in four holes, go ing
barrel to continue the action of the Watch while winding, ars
offered, price in Silver Cases, 31. 10s. each ; or in Gold Catilld,
Six Guineas each. These elegant little Watches will be found to
perform very correctly, and a printed undertaking is given with
fixed terms en which the, will always receive any attendee
required.
T. COX SAVORY and Co., Watchmakers, &e., 47, Cornhill (sevet)
doors from Oracechurch-street), London.

A R R I A G E.
One half the wand are desolately single, and the other
supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em-
sitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un-
comprosing harry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness
and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set-
tlement. Honour and justice demand that health should form an item
in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes er
neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little
MEMOIRS 'On Single and Married Life," pub. in I vols., Is.
each (by oost, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively
refined, er prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered
oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining
them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but
tor the closet perusal of those more deeply interested, to whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on
the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or
together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other
ittle publications claim your attention (same price Is. eaeb,
by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and
Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely
pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the
mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's
life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob-
servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he
would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and
to keep always
an the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of
Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147,
Fleet•street ; Mann,
39, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other-
wise) front the author (who may be conferred with personally,
mornings and. evenings), 10,
Argyll-place Regent-street; and all
itook•tellers.

Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel.
ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS GENERATIVE INCAPA-
CITY, &ND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, Price 2s. 6d., or
by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps,
41HE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex-
cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury,
with remarks on Marriage, end the means of obviating certain dis-
qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and
L. PERRY and CO., 19, Berners-street Oxford-street, London.
Published by the Authors : sold by Stra;ige, 21, Paternoster-row ;
Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street • Starie, 23, Titehborne-
street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street.
PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul-
gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity.
It is illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.
PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in
the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for
their treatment. The consequences of early neglect and of the abuse
of mercury, are also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated
by Seventeen Coloured Engravings.
PART IV. treats of the Prevention of Disease by a simple ap-
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is simple but sure. It acts with the virus chemically, and destroys
is power an the system. This important part of the Work should
be read by every Yoang Man entering into life.
PART Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its
duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and
the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into.
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PUB LICA TIONS.

On Friday, July 28, will be published, In 2 vols. fep.
JJOME among STRANGERS. A Tale. By
MARIA HUTCHINS CALLCOTT.

London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

In Seven Volumes, with numerous Woodcuts, price 2s. each,
THE INSTRUCTOR ; or, Progressive Lessons
in General Knowledge. With Questions upon each Lessen.
Vol. I. Exercises and Conversations.—Vol. 11. Houses, Furniture,
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—Vol. VI. Ancient History.—Vol. VII. Modern History.
, London : John W. Parker, West Strand.

The Fourth Edition, Crown Bvo., 10s. Gd., of the

STUDENT'S MANUAL of ANCIENT HIS
TORY. By W. C. TAYLOR, LL.D.

By the same Author, Fourth Edition, 10s. 6d.,
The STUDENT'S MANUAL of MODERN HISTORY.
London : John W. Parker, West Strand.

Just published, in 62 Pages,
SUGGESTIONS for a REFORMATION in
the CHURCH of ENGLAND, and for the EDUCATION of
the PEOPLE of the EMPIRE.

By EDWARD MORRIS, M.D.
Whittaker and Co., Ave Marla-lane, and Ridgeway, Piccadilly
and sold by all Booksellers.

STRICTURES OF THE URETHRA: Prevalent and Dangerous

Errors in their Treatment.
Just published, price 55., (by post free, 65.,) Bvo., in cloth,
THE PATHOLOGY AND RATIONAL
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knowledge and manual dexterity in their use, when necessary, is the
source of most of the severe, loug•protracted, and complicated cases
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ROWLAND'S MACASSOR OIL

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urlant Tresses.

ROWLAND'S KALYDOR

is a preparation of unparalleled efficacy in improving and beautifying
the skin and complexion; and
ROWLAND'S ODONTO, or PEARL DENTIFRICE,
is invaluable for its beautifying and preservative effects on the teeth
and gums.
The august patronage conceded by our gracious Queen, and the se-
♦eral Sovereigns and Courts of Europe, and the confirmation by ex-
perience of the infallible efficacy of these creative renovating speci-
fics, have characterised them with perfection, and give them a cele-
brity unparalleled.
* * BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS.

Some are offered under the implied sanction of Royalty, and the
Government Departments, with similar attempts at deception. The
only genuine of each bears the name of "ROWLANDS' " preceding
that of the Article on the Wrapper or Label.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

BRISTOL, JULY 20.

STOCK EXCHANGE. —The intelligence from Ireland has
caused the share market to be dull. The sales were in Mid-
land 6 per cent. Stock at 119, and in Taff Vale Quarter
Shares, at 25,4.
LIVERPOOL, JULY 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—There is a very dull demand for
shares to-day, and prices are again lower. The sales are—
Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Junction (late C.
and B.), 221. Shares, 14—Eastern Counties, New 16/.
Shares, 34 p.—Lancashire and Yorkshire (late M. and B.),
Fifths, 1 dis.—Ditto, 10/. Shares, Preference, % p.—
London and North-Western, 127;4—Ditto, Fifth Shares, 6
p.—Ditto, Quarters, 134 p.—Midland Stock, 101—Ditto,
New Halves, 5% dis.—Shrewsbury and Chester (late N.
W. M.), 1 dis.—Ditto (Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Chester),
74 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, No. 4, Thirds, 23/4 dis.
York, Newcastle, and Berwick (N. and B. Extension),
No. 2, 134 p.—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 1% p.
MANCHESTER, JULY 20.

&Dam EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Birkenhead, Lanca-
shire, and Cheshire Junction, 31/. Shares, 7 7-16 dis.—
Lancashire and Yorkshire, Preference, 9-16 p.—Manchester,
Sheffield, and Lincolnshire (Manchester and Lincoln Union),
3 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, No. 4,2% dis.
BIRMINGHAM, JULY 20.

STOCK EXCHANGIL—The sales are—Ambergate, Notting-
ham, and Boston, 58s. 9d. dis.—North Staffordshire, 51s. 3d.
dis.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 514 dis. ex int.—
Ditto (B), 3LA dis. ex int.—Shropshire Union, 565. 3d. dis.
ex int.—South Staffordshire, 61s. 3d. dis.
YORK, JULY 19.

STOCK EXCHANGE.—The business transacted to-day was
as follows : —Great Northern, 6k—North British, Thirds, 2%
dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (late New Berwicks) 12.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, JULT 20.
STOCK EXCHANGL—The sales are—Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire, 101. Preference, p.—North British,
Thirds, 355. dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Exten-
sion, No. 1), 2 p.
GLASGOW, JULY 19.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Aberdeen, 22—Cale-
donian, New, 26s.—Dundee and Perth, Quarters, 345.
Edinburgh and Glasgow, 82—Edinburgh and Perth, 16s.
9d.—Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 63—Glasgow, Kil-
marnock, and Ayr, Halves, No 1, B—Ditto, Halves, No. 2,
71. 14s.—Glasgow and Greenock, Preference, 514—Great
Northern, 6/. 9s.—North British, Thirds, 555. 6d.—Scottish
Grand Junction, 6s.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Meyerbeer's chef d'ceuvre, the Huguenots, was pro-
duced for the first time at this theatre last evening,
on which occasion her Majesty honoured the theatre
by a visit in State. At eight o'clock precisely her
Majesty, accompanied by Prince Albert, entered the
Royal Box, which, on this occasion, was in the centre
instead of at the side of the boxes, an arrangement
which we hope to see adopted on all future occasions
of a State visit by her Majesty to any of our
theatres. The effect is more imposing, and her Ma-
jesty commands a much better view of the stage and
of the house. On the entrance of her Majesty the
National Anthem was sung, the solo parts being
given by Madame Castellan, Madame Viardot, and
Mademoiselle Alboni. Never, assuredly, since its
first production at the Academie Royale de Musique,
has the Huguenots been so magnificently int,rpreted.
Raoul, Marcel, Margaret de Valois, Valentine, and
Urbino, were performed by Mario, Marini, Madame
Castellan, Madame Pauline Viardot, and Alboni—
each seemed to be inspired by the worthiness of the
scene and the presence of royalty. Madame Cas-
tellan sang the pretty and difficult music allotted to
Margaret with facility and finish ; and Marini, as
Marcel, was rigid, earnest, and dramatic. The
famous "Pif, paf!" was encored. Alboni, who was
in admirable voice, received a similar compli •
ment in a new aria written expressly for
her by Meyerbeer. We have never seen or
heard Mario sing with more touching pathos
or dramatic energy. Throughout the opera hq
evinced a thorough appreciation of the music, and his
passionate acting in the great scene of the duo agree-
ably surprised his warmest admirers. He has now
proved himself a great actor as well as an unrivalled
singer. Madame Pauline Viardot has at length found
fitting scope for the exhibition of her tragic powers.
In the trying character of Valentine she exhibited
not only profound knowledge of the vocal art, but a
power of expression of the loftier emotions nearly
akin to those possessed by the great Malibran. We
have never witnessed greater tragic abandon than in
the wonderful scene to which we have above alluded.
The sestet, "De dritti miei," was admirably sung,
and the grand denunciation of the monks, with
the enaernble, was spontaneously redemanded,
amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the audi-
ence. " San Bris " was capitally acted by Tam-
burini ; and "De Nevers" was carefully sung by
Tagliafico. The scenery is charmingly painted, and
the action and various groupings of the characters
are exceedingly picturesque. Madame Pauline
Viardot and Signor Mario were called before the
curtain at the end of the third act and at the close of
the opera. Mr. Costa received a similar compliment.
Her Majesty left at the conclusion of Les Huguenots.
The royal box was one of the most magnificent
triumphs of artistic skill ever witnessed in an English
theatre. As already stated, it occupied the centre of
the house, affording the best possible view of the
stage to its illustrious occupants, while at the same
time, her Majesty and her Royal Consort were dis-
tinctly seen by the whole of the audience, except
that portion occupying seats in the amphitheatre.
The cost of construction was evidently entirely
overlooked by the lessees in their endeavours to pro-
vide suitable accommodation for the Sovereign. The
front of the house, to the width of thirty-three feet,
occupying the space of four of the centre boxes on the
grand tier, was removed and carried forwards in a
horse-shoe shape about five feet, thus forming a mag-
nificent saloon of an oval shape, capable of containing
with ease from twenty-five to thirty persons. The
interior of this saloon was lined with figured white
satin, grouped with flowers and gold, the roof being
fluted with the same rich material and rayed with
gold. Over this saloon, and extending across two
boxes in the next tier, was a canopy surmounted with
the imperial crown, and decorated with gilt spears,
and flags of silver tissue. The coup d'onl was com-
pleted by curtains of crimson and gold drapery, trim-
med with the richest lace, which fell from the canopy
in graceful folds.
The box, when occupied by the Court, formed
one of the most brilliant pictures that could possibly
be imagined, and its appreciation by the audience
was of the most unequivocal character. Her Majesty
came into the theatre by the usual royal entrance,
but the altered position of her box rendered it neces-
sary that she should make a longer circuit than usual,
and, in so doing, pass through the " crush room."
In order to avoid the possibility of intrusion, this
portion of the theatre was closed to the public last
night, and another entrance for the general audience
provided. In fine, we may add that the arrange-
ments for the !Royal convenience were of a nature
quite unprecedented in the annals of theatrical ma-
nagement, and it is gratifying to be enabled to add
that before leaving the theatre her Majesty expressed
personally to Mr Delafield and to Mr. Webster her
high sense of their Joint endeavours to promote the
enjoyment both of herself and her Royal Consort.
The suite of her Majesty and Prince Albert wore
accommodated in two boxes on either side the royal
saloon. Their names will be found recorded in another
column. In addition to the Queen and the Prince Con-
sort, the theatre was honoured with the presence of her
Majesty the Queen Dowager, who was accompanied by her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent and her Serene
Highness the Duchess Bernhard and the Princesses Anne
and Amelie of Saxe Weimar, and his Serene Highness
Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar. The suite of the
Queen Dowager included Lady Charles Somerset and
Miss Somerset, Miss Mitchell, and the Earl Howe. The
Duchess of Kent was attended by Lady Augusta
Bruce, the Baroness Speth, Lord James Murray, and
Sir George Couper. The general audience comprised
the Prince Lubomirski, the Duchess of Leeds and
Miss Lane Fox, the Duchess Somerset, the Duchess
Dowager of Bedford and Lady Rachel Rus-
sell, the Marchioness of Ely, the Marquis and
Marchioness of Waterford, the Marquis and Marchioness
of Sligo, the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne,
the Earl of Cardigan, the Earl of Besborough, the Earl
and Countess Granville, the Earl of Darnley, the Earl
of Durham, the Countess (Dowager) of Essex and
Miss Johnson Viscount and Viscountess Newry, Vis-
count Exmouth, Viscount Templetown, Lady Charlotte
Denison, Lady Marcus Hill, the Earl and Countess of
Rosslyn, the Earl of Cawdor, Viscount Lismore, Lord
Ward, Lord Walsingham, Lord Henry G. Lennox,
Lord George Manners, Lord and Lady Milford, Lord
Suffield, Lord George Lennox, Lady Hope Vere and
the Misses Hope Yore, Lady Lyndhurst and the
Honourable Miss Copley, Lady de Bathe and Miss
de Bathe, Lady Eddisbury and the Hon. Misses
Stanley, Captain and Lady Adela Ibbetson, Lord and
Lady Carington and the Hon. Miss Carington, Hon. A.
Willoughby, Hon. 11. Coke, Hon, C. E. Pepys, Hon. J.
Fortescue, Hon. Deleval Astley, Hon. D. Fortesene,
lion. G. Milles. Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Ashburnham, Sir
John and Lady Burgoyne, the Misses Burgoyne, Sir
W. and Lady Moleswortb, Sir Henry Webb, Sir Hussey
Vivian, Sir Yeregrine Arland and Miss Acland, Mrs.
Mountjoy Martin, Miss Burdett Coutts and party, Miss
Byrne, Miss Richards, Colonel B. Knox, M.P., Colonel
Blame, Captain Dudley, Captain Dudley Carleton,
Knox, Captain Davidson, Mr. S. Lano Fox, M.P., Mr.
M. Gore, M.l'., Mr. 11. Baring, M.P., Mr. Hope Vere,
Mr. H. Greville, Mr. Dodwell, Mr. Gregory, Mr. C.
Barry, Major Jones, &c.