The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-29 00:00:00

OLYMPIC THEATRE.

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personation of the cunning Venetian was one of the
best pieces of acting we have seen sit.ce the days of
" Young," and in good truth we well could understand
how the noble and unsuspecting Moor could be led away
by such a wily villain. The audience fully entered into
the spirit of his delineation of the character given by
Mr. Bennett, and most rapturously applauded him in
almost every scene, and on his presenting himself at the
tall of the curtain the house rose in a body, and seldom
bra theatre was such a scene witnessed. Press of mat-
ter prevented us giving an earlier notice, but we now
gladly embrace this opportunity seeing that he is about
to tale a benefit at this theatre on Thursday next.
when on that occasion will be produced Sheridan
Knowles' play of The Wife, in which Mr. Brooke, Mr.
Bennett, and Mrs. Mowatt will appear, and it is to be
hoped that the public will substantially support an actor
of such sterling merit.

AMATEUR. MUSICAL SOCIETY.
The seventh concert of the Amateur Musical Society
took place on Friday evening. The programme comprised
more works of the classical school than many which
have preceded, including Haydn's symphony in !E fiat.
Beethoven's symphony in A (one of the great composer's
richest and most masterly %mita); the overture and in-
troduction to Guillaume Tell, the overture to Euryanthe,
&c., which lest-Want d opened the concert. The ama-
teur orchestra executed the various movemints of these
works with ♦ery creditable precision, and were frequently
and deservedly applauded. A quintett and chorus by
Mr. IL Leslie closed the first part of the concert. It is a
work of considerable originality and merit; but its effect
was marred by the imperfect manner iu which some of
the vocal parts were given. The room was very well
attended. Amongst the distinguished company present
was his Royal iligtmess the Duke of Cambridge.

POLYTECIINIC INSTITUTION.
One of the greatest attractions at this institution is.
perhaps, the divrog.bell, liavtng for a very long period
afforded vast interest and amusement to its numerous
visitors, and, we may also add, the marine experiments
which arc daily exhibited in the basin; among these we
may mention a belt fur preserving ltfe from drowning.
invented by Captain Smith, R.N., which has proved
highly satisfactory; another a! o, which answers the
double purpose of a bed and life-preserver, invented by
Messrs. Taylor and Suns. Dover-road, Borou4h. This
mattress is stuffal with cork, which i, cut by machinery
is very small fibre, about the size of small twi:,e, and
cons(Auenily is nearly as soft 85 horse hair, and is well
adapted for the purpose, more particularly for shipping,
as they take up no additional room, and being articles
of daily use, are always at hand and ready for service
in the event of a calamity arising from accident, ship-
wreck, or fire. The buoyancy of the mattresses are so
great that they will with ease float more than twelve
persons, and in the waste of a ship will rt sist musketry or
canister and grape-shot. The directors of this establish-
ment deserve great praise for their liberality in support-
ing native industry and talent, which in many cases
would be wholly unknown. We also hear these gentle-
men are making great preparation for the Whitsuntide
holidays.

OPENING CRUISE OF THE SEASON OF THE ROYAL
MEaSEY YACHT CLUB.—On Saturday last, the 27th
in.tant, being the day on which her Majesty's birthday
was kept, the members of this club celebrated the event
by the yachts sailing in company on a day's cruise to
seaward aid back. The respected and worthy Com-
modore, Thomas Littledale, Esq., hoisted his broad
pendant on board of his flue yacht the Queen of the
Ocean, of 59 tons. The day was most delightful fcr the
event, with a light gaff-topsail breeze, which continued
stcady throughout the day. The fleet consisted, in ad-
dition to the Commodore's craft, of the Drift, 55 tons;
the Vision, 45 tons; the alinona, Bebe, Janette, Ranger,
and Gem, of smaller degrees of tonnage. The latter
yacht had on beard the Honourable Secretary, who
officiated as the Vice-Commodore on the occasion. The
yachts were munaeuvred by Acker's yacht signals from
the Commodore's yacht, repeated on board of the Gem.
The owners of each of the yachts had invited on board
a select party of their friends to enjoy the day's cruise,
and the distance sailed over was upwards of forty miles.
All expressed themselves highly delighted with the day's
enjoyment, and the fleet returned to the port of Liver-
pool at seven o'clock P.M.

- Principal contents of the Observer, May 28th:—
Upwards of three folio columns of her Majesty's birth-
day, drawing room, and illuminations; two columns and
a-half of the Great Free-labour Meeting at the London
Tavern, on Saturnay; Matylehone and St. Pancras
vestry meetings, near two columns; Convocation of the
Clergy, intended Address on Monday to the Qaeen, near
a column; a column and a half of Births. Marriages,
and llt atlis; shout one hundred useful advertisements;
and twenty-five columns of Foreign and Domestic
News. The extensive publication of the Observer com
mences at six o'clock on Sunday mornings. Monday's
edition, best for the country and abroad, at four o'clock
on Monday afternoon.
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN MARLBOROUGH-STREET.--
(THIS DAY).—This morning, about three o'clock, a firs
happened on the premises of Mr. Bradshaw, glass mer-
chant, Great Marlborough-strait. It originated in the
lower part of the premises. and Although Mr. Staples,
with two brigade engines, quickie arrived at the spot,
ofitre tae
yet such was the extent to which the flames reached
that they communicated to the ground-f1.,0r and draw-
ing-room. By four o'clock the fire was extinguished, but.
Ineoatitwacituutntgereoautld
lhoessobotfainvaedleoafblteheprcoapuesret3o'i theN
APPOINTMENTS.—Mr. Bromley, who was a first
clerk in the Admiralty, and who distinguished himself
by the zeal and ability with which he executed the
Public Ac-
arduous office of Accountant to the Relief Commission
in Ireland, has been appointed by theisTtroeabseursyoiSice.ctre-
uti 'W. Dudley_ Ryder,
Secre-
tary to the Commissioners for Audding
Ac-
counts, as reward for the efficient discharge of his
Solicitor-
General publicene r
al duties.fo r t h Jamese island
A Scotland,nti4
is to succeed Arthur
Esq., Assistant Secretary at Ceylon,
Bellew, Eq., as Queen's Advocate in that colony. Fre-
derick Sluier, Esq., is to be stipendiary magistrate at
Antigua. W. De Smidt, Esq., is appointed Secretary
to the Central Board of Commissioners for Public
Works at the Cape of Good Hope. Major Henry Piers
is to be resident Magistrate at Pulburgh, Cape of Good
Hope. Major James Barnes. to he Resident Magistrate
at Riversdale, and Captain J. M. Hill to be Resident
Magistrate at Picketberg, and Major George Longmore
to be Resident Magistrate at Massel Berg, Cape of Good
Ilope.—Observer.

KING'S COLLEGE TiosrrrAL.—On _Friday a meeting
0; the go' ernors rind committee of mansgenient was held
in the board-room of the institution, in Yo:tugal-street,
Lino)ln's-inn. The report tor the past year stated that
the number of in-patients was 1,253. ar.d 17,901 out-
patients. being a larger numher than any preceding year,
.nd making a total, since 1840, of 107,250 patients, of
whom, 96.810, including accidents and urgent cases,
were admit cud without any recommendation whatever.
The expenditure for the year was 4,4931. 15s. Sd.• the
peceipts. 4,447/. IP. 100., being an excess of expenditure
~f 461. 13s. 10d., and outstanding liabiliSits'of about 2001.
During the past year the permanent fund of the hospital
has been augmented by a legacy of 1,0017 L. consols, from
the late Miss Ann Colyer, of Furninghato, Kent. The
wards contain 120 Inds, the whole of which •op cm.
btantly occupied.