The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-04 00:00:00

undertakes, eminently successful, her portrayal of deep
emotion, griel; and love are unparalleled for softness,
tenderness, and natural grace; all these and more she
displayed last night in her embodiment of Clara
Douglas. The other characters in the comedy were
cleverly sustained. Mr. Webster appeared in his ori-
ginal part, that of Graves-his representation of the
honest-hearted and pathetic widower was extremely
unctions. Keeley's Benjamin Stout was as funny as be
can make a part when he likes. Mrs. Glover as Lady
Franklyn was excellent. Wigan's Dudley Smooth W',ls
also good. Her Majesty arrived at the commencement
of the second act, and on appearing in the box which
had been prepared for her, she was greeted by most
warm and enthusiastic plaudits from the audience, who,
regardless of the play, cheered en masse. Her Majesty
appeared in excellent health and spirits, and was evi-
dently much pleased with the performances. She was
accompanied by her Royal Consort and a brilliant suite,
At the conclusion of the play, Mr. and Mrs. Kean had
to reappear, and received the loud congratulations of
their delighted patrons, who expressed their satisfaction
by showering on to the stage numerous bouquets of beau-
tiful flowers. The [Vender was admirably given. Mrs.
Kean was the Violante—a character that she assumed
with infinite grace; and Mr. Kean, the Don Felix, in
which he displayed finished acting. Webster's Lizardo,
and Mrs. llumby's Flora, deserves a passing tribute of
praise. The house was crowded in all parts, and every
particle of room from which a view of her Majesty could
be obtained was occupied long before the commence-
ment of tha first piece. The performances were attended
with the utmost success.

LYCEUM MEATRE.
Au idea has generally prevailed among her ALajesty s
liege subjects that without a farce or comic drama is
of French construction, it cannot he a good one, that
opinion has gained ground so strongly that it is quite a
novelty now-a-days to have to record the success of an
original comic drama, sustained by English actors at au
English theatre. This fact, however, took place last
evening at this elegant theatre: a new comic drama, in
two acts, from the practised pen of Selby, was produced,
for the first time, with deserved success. It is entitled
the Tutor's Assistant. We shall not enter into a de-
tailed account of the plot, nor of the mishaps that befal
a tutor in his attempts to control the love of his pupil
for a certain Princess, the disguises that take place to
accomplish the wishes of the Prince, or the pranks that
are played upon the lady's governess, further than to say
all ends as should be ; the lovers are united, the tutor
and governess are appeased, and the curtain falls amid
the applause of a delighted audiepcc. Mr. Selby as the
Duke was good, Mr. C. Mathews as the Prince was as
full of spirit and vivacity as could be wished; Mrs. C.
Jones, as the Governess, wies admirable, her acting was
relished greatly. Miss J. Coleman sustained the part of
Agatha with good effect, her by-play was excellent ;
and Miss lloward made a pretty and fascinating Prin-
cess. At the conclusion of the performance Mrs. C.
Jones was called fur, and was led before the curtain by
Mr. C. Mathews to receive the applause that she so
richly merited. The house was well and fashionably
attended.