The Sun.
London, England, 1870-11-10 00:00:00

THE ALHAMBRA. PALM)

The decibion of the Middlesex magistrates, in with-
drawing the dancing licence from the Alhambra, has not
defeated, though it embarrassed the manager of that
famous place of amusement. He has proved himself a
tactician of real resource. Deprived of the means
of continuing the course of entertainment which
has been equally profitable and pophlar, Mr.
Strange makes no compromise, but boldly strikes out into
an entirely new line. He alters his building so as to in-
crease the space for promenade, adds fresh decorations to
an interior already lavishly adorned, transforms the stage
into a great orchestra; and offers the public a series of pro-
menade concerts upon a great scale. The result is highly
satisfactory. In the opinion of a great many people the
change will be a gain rather than a loss. The Alhambra
band, originally very strong, has been increased to 150
performers, the band of the Scots Fusilier Guards assists,
and there is besides a'company of vocalists. During the
present week the first part of the programme includes
miscellaneous selections for band, and instrumental soli,
songs, &c., winding up with a revival of the famous
Jullien's British Army Quadrilles. The admirable per-
fornaance of the Hanlon Brothers introduces the second
part, and affords the musicians a rest at this point.
Then follow the two war songs " The Watch on the
Rhine and " The Marseillaise." On the opening night
both these airs, sung • with great effect by German and
French artists respectively, were enthusiastically encored,
the French song in particular awakening the
most lively . demonstrations. The programme
finishes as it begins with a miscellaneous selection.
Many of the pieces performed this week are old favourites
at the Alhambra. The well arranged, and particularly
well played, selection from " Il Trovatore " never seems to
grow stale. The overture to " Zampa and Semiramide,"
Gounod's march, " La Reine de Saba," and others have
likewise established themselves here. In brief the selec-
tion is as judicious as the execution is good, and the
whole constitutes, a performance of a very
high order, and of a character which a Middlesex
magistrate could not object to witness. The
singing is good, though conducted under some dis-
advantage in a very large' area, and (in the case of the
war songs) against a powerful band; of the orchestra it
may be noticed that the addition en bloc of the
Guards' band gives the brass rather au undue
preponderance over the stringed instruments. Of the
arrangements for the comfort of visitors it is needless
to speak. The present style of entertainment is capable
of infinite variety, and ought to be a permanent success.
It deserves to be such.

NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
A soldier of the Gth Carbineers, named Powell, com-
mitted suicide on Sunday in Dundalk Barracks by cut-
ting his throat with a razor, while labouring under
depression of spirits produced by excessive drinking.
The committee of the Welsh Charity, Ashford, Middle-
sex, with the approval of his Royal Highness, the Prince
of Wales, president of the society, have intimated their
intention of electing upon the foundation two children of
Welsh parents who may have been lett orphans through
the late lamentable catastrophe to the Captain.
The flying squadron, under the command of Rear-
Admiral G. T. P. Hornby, is daily expected at Spit-
headfrom South America. It consists of the Liverpool,
35, screw-frigate, Captain J. 0. Hopkins (bearing the
rear-admiral's flag) ; the Phoebe, 35, screw-frigate,
Captain J. Bythesea, V.C.•' the Liffey, 35, screw-frigate,
Captain R. Gibson ; the Endymion, 21, screw-frigate,
Captain E. Lacy ; the Pearl, 17, screw-corvette, Captain
J. F. Ross ; and the Satellite, 17, screTcorvette, Captain
W.lll. Edve.
Greenwich Hospital pensions have been awarded to the
following officers :--£65 a year to Captain Thomas
Thompson, £5O a year to Commander Thomas Brydges
and. Commander William Seaward. Naval pensions
have been awarded to the following officers :--£65
year to Captain T. J. Keging and- Captain Thomas
Stuart ; and £5O a year to Commander Thomas Hunger-
ford, Commander Harry Gilt, and Commander Edward
Rose.
• The seven-pounder mountain gun is about to 'replace
the nine-pounder gun, manufactured for boat service in
*the 'oyal navy. The mountain gun,.being lighter, is con-
sidered better suited for the special service for which it is
required, The nine-pounders already made will became
available for the armament of field batteries of artillery in
lieu of breech-loaders, with which they are now princi-
pally armed. This gun is similar in construction to the
modern Muzzle-loader known as the Woolwich gun, and
weighs 8 cwt.
large draught, consisting of detichments belonging
to the Royal Horse and Foot Artillery, will leave W ool-
wicli for India about the 15th instant. The exact number
about to embark is not yet known, as the draught will be
increased by detachments from outlying stations.
Great activity prevails in Woolwich Arsenal with a
vie of perfecting the armament of the reserve forces
before the spring of 1871.

A despatch from St. Ives leaves no doubt that the
wreckage found in that vicinity is that of the ship
Geneva, which sailed from Liverpool for St. John's, New
Brunswick, on the Bth October. She has been lost with
all hands.

THE TnucK SYSTEM IN THE BLACK COUNTRY.—
The "special commissioner" of the BirniiNgham Daily
Gazette, writing on the Truck System in the Black
Country, says :—" Allow me to suggest that the Truck
Conimissioners in the coming inquiry should
endeavour to elicit from local witnesses the rela-
tive bearings to each other of " Tommy Shops"
and ; pawnshops. I have been acquainted for some
yeaT with the more populous parts of the Black
country, and I do not hesitate, from local experience, to
affirm that these institutions flourish bed side by side,
The closing of the " Tommy Shops," for good and all,
would have the effect of entirely shutting up two-thirds
of the pawnbroking establishments in the South.
Staffordshire district. In the township of Dar-
lastOn alone—where the " truck " is doing its
utmost to ruin the place—there is an aggre-
gate population of about eighteen • thousand. It has
now eight pawnshops, whereas three years ago, before the
"Tommy Shop " draw system assumed its present dimen-
sions, there were only three or four, and some of them
very inadequately supported. The ;workmen must have
money ; if they . cannot have cash at the " Tommy
Shop " draws, they .will rush to the pawnbroker with
their best clothes (if they have any) or any
negotiable bit of personal property they are best
able to spare. With a " Tommy Shop!' in the
field, the workmen who enter,on this course of trucking
and pawning, grow gradually impoverished, and seldom,
if ever, retrieve their position. - It is all downhill with
them. In the case of unskilled workmen and labourers,
•Cali bei
nthe wondered;so ealt then,
scale,t that mendis.
the system reduces- their actual earnings 2s. to 3s. per
\\-%%leieok; ria/i.eh'e•rtillen
heartened .and never loOlf,:uP4remaining •fOr the rest
of their days slOventy, indolent, careless, and improvi-
dent ?. •

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v INTER OVERCOATS, 19s, to £5.

BOY'S OVERCOATS, 76. 6d. to 456.

-141 MOSES and SON beg to remind the public
„i • that the cheapness of an article depends entirely on its
'nudity. and they Venture to s3y that their prices witl compare
favourably with those of any other 11.. ise i n England.

MuSES and SON'S
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OXFORD COATS, 17s. to 506.

CAMBRIDGE COATS las. to Ws.

KEICTCII JACKETS., L 5.. to 42e.

SUTLIERLA.ND JACKETti, 104. GI. to OW.

BUSINESS SUITS, 28s. to 60s.

FAMOSES and SON'S easy and accurate system
. of self-measare enables them to estectite orders by post
with out guan-AA.) of a faultless tit

1.1 '3, 0 SES and SON'S

FROCK CO iTS, 245. to 038.

DRESS COATS, 25e. to 00s.

MORNING TROUSERS, lls. 6d. to 21s.

DRESS TROUSERS, 12s. Gcl. to 265.

AIOURNING SUITS, 28s. to £5.

MOSES and SON invito special attention
Ti/• to their large stock of GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
11011F.S at iSs. to 20 Guineas ; the assortment is unequalled
for variety of materials and designs, and neatness and elegance
of finish.

MOSES and SON'S
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BOYS' CLOTHING :

KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, Os. (3d. to 40s.

ETON SUITS, 158. to 40s.

Blt. GIITON SUITS, 18a. to 48i.

DRESS SUITS, 258. to 635.

FMOSES-and SON supply every description of
. clothing, ready-made, or made to measure, for all ages,
all occasions, and all classes: also Hosiery and Drapery, Hats:
and Caps, Boots and Shoes, and complete outfits for all climates,
All Goods marked in Plain Figures.
Any tide exchanged if not worn or injured.
List of Prices, with Rules for Self-measure, Patterns, and
Fashion-sheet, gratis and post-free.
E. MOSES and SON'S Establishments are closed every Friday
evening at sunset till Saturday evening at sunset, when busi-
ness is resumed until Eleven o'clock.
The following are the only addresses of E. MOSES and SON

LONDON.
CORNER of MINORIES and ALDGATII.
ITEW OXFORD-STREET, CORNER OF HART-STREET.
OORNBR. of TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD and EUSTON-ROAD.

COUNTRY BRANOfI.

ea A DFORD. YORKSHIRE.

9-111 E ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH SCHOOLS
1 of INSTRUCTION,I6.I and 186, City-road, London, RC.—
Established 1868.—Evening Classes. The usual WINTER
BTENING CLASSES have now COMMENCED, whereby gen-
tlemen who are engaged during the day will have the advantage
of being instructed in every practical part of telegraphy.

T. EVANS LUICIDT, Soeretary.

HEATRE ROYAL I 11; Y-L A v
Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. aIIATTSIRYON. —This
Theatre having been re-decorated under the direction of Mr.
G. I. Phipps, F. 8.1., is now Open for the AUTUM Ni DRA MATIC
SEASON, THIS EVENING, Nov. 10. Doors open at half-past Sir,
commence at Seven o'clock, and terminate at half-past
Maven. Prices to the public parts of the Theatre from
4txpence to Seven Shillings. Private Boxes from One to Four
Guineas. Box-office open from Ten till Five daily.

YISISS NEILSON will appear in the character
of AMY ROBSART, in the Drama of that name,
EVENING, Nov. 10.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LAKE.

Ail R. T. 0. KING will appear in the character o,
1Y ♦ARNEY, in the new Drama, entitled AMY ROBSART,
THIS EVENING, Nov.IO.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE

PHO BUS'S FIX, in which the celebrated
YOKES FAMILY will appear at Seven o'clock THIS
RYENING, Nov.IO.—THRATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.

AMY ROBSA RT ; a new Historical Romantic
Drama, written by Andrew Halliday ; founded on Sir
AMY
Scott's celebrated novel "Kenilworth," with new and
characteristic scenery by William Beverly, at a Quarter to Eight
o'clock THIS EVENING. Nov. 10—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE.

AMY ROBSART; new drama: Characters by
Miss NEILSON, Misses Fanny Addison, Jesse Yokes,
omp, J. Mortin, and Rosina Yokes, at a Quarter to Eight
o'clock THIS EVENING, Nov. 10—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE. •

A MY ROBSART; New Drama, characters by
Messrs. T. C. KING, Morton, Tavares, J. B. Howard,
Brittain Wright, F. Moreland, F. Charles, J. Neville, Fawdon,
Yokes, F. Stanforth, H. Naylor, and Fred. Yokes, THIS EVEN-
ING, Nov. 10.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.

AROSBART; New Drama. The Overture and
Incidental Music selected and composed by W. C. Levey,
executed by an increased Orchestra and numerous Chorus.
The Ballet and Grouping of Crowds arranged by Mr. John Cor-
mack. The whole produced under the direction of Mr. Edward
Stirling at a Quarter to Eight THIS EVENING. Nov. 10.—
THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.

ADOMESTIC lIERCULES, New Farce, by
Martin Becher, at Eleven o'clock THIS EVENING,Nov. 16.
—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.

ADELPIII THEATRE ROYAL—SoIo Pro-
prietor, Mr. BENJAMIN WEBSTER ; Managers, Mr. B.
WEBSTER and Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON.—THIS EVENING, at 7,
THE GREEN BUSHES, OR ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
Miami, Madame Celeste ; supported by Mrs. Alfred Mellon,
Mrs. Billington, Mr. Billington, Mr. Ashley, Mr. John Rouse,
Mr. C. 11. Stephenson, Mr. C. Sennet, and Mr. Charles Wilmot.
And THE MILLINERS' HOLIDAY. Mr. John Rouse and Miss
Eliza Johnstone.

T. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Lessee and
Manageress, Mrs. JOIIN WOOD.— This Evening at
Eight will be presented (for the twenty-third time
In England) Victorien Sardou's great play, FERNANDE,
revised by Sutherland Edwards, Esq. Act I. Rescued, Act
11. Loved. Act 111. Won. Act IV. Triumphant. Cha-
racter by Messrs. Farlen, Leeson, Lin Rayne, Murray and
Lionel Brough ; Mrs. Hermann Veziu, Miss Larkin, Mjss Fannie
(+rough, Miss Turner, and Mrs. John Wood.—Doors open at 0.30.
At 7, TO OBLIGE BENSON, by tom Taylor, Esq. Messrs.
Harry Cox, Grainger, Mervin ; !times Marian Inch and 11.
liverard, At 8, FERNANDE. At 10.30, ONLY D, by John
Oxenford Esq. Messrs. Young and Grainger ; Misses Adair and
Turner.—During the vacation the family circle has been recon-
structed and decurated.—Box-oftice 11 to 0. No lees.

Ahis OYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. SWANBORODGFI.
'Evening, at 7, ON AND OFF, LIVING AT EASE.
Messrs. Crouch, Turner ; Mesdames Ada Swanborough,
E. Button, and P. Hughes. The New Hurly-Burly-Esque,
" THE IDLE 'PRENTICE." Messrs. Terry, Paulton, Fenton,
and Turner ; Mesdames Amy Sheridan, E. Button, Santley,
Lee, Goodall, &c.

AT.AUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND.-
Lessees— Messrs. 11. J. Montague, D. James, and T. Thorne.
THIS EVENING, at 7, CHISELLING. Mr. David James.
After which, at 8, the Comedy, in Three Acts, entitled TWO
ROSES, by James Albery. To conclude with the successful
Burlesque, DON CARLOS ; or, The Infante in Arms. Supported
by Messrs. H. J. Montague, 11. Irving, G. Honey, W. H.
Stephens, C. Oarthorne, and T. Thorne ; Mesdames Nelly Power,
Any irawsitt, T. Lavis, Phillips, and A. Newton.

GLOBE THEATRE, Newcastle-street, Strand.—
Lessee and Manageress, Miss Alleyne. TAMING OF
THE SHREW ; great success of Miss Alleyne as " Katharine ; "
Mr. Fairclosgh as "Petruchio." MARCO SPADA. Una-
nimous approval of Madame Colonna and Troupe in the
BRIGAND DANCE, at 8.45. An Original CornedY, together with
a New Ballet, will shortly be produced.

GLOBE THEATRE.—This Evening, at 7, THE
SECRET ; at 7.45, MARCO SPADA ; Mews. Walter
Lacy and Fairelough. Madame Colonna and Troupe in a
rand BRIGAND DANCE. TAMING OF THE SHR.EW! mhig
Alleyne and Mr. Eairclough. To conclude with BOARD AND
RESIDENCE.

THEATRE ROY: AYMARKET.—MR.
BUCKSTONE respectfully informs his friends and the
public that this Theatre is now Open for the Season. Sheridan's
Comedy of TIIE RIVALS being nightly received with enthu-
siasm, will be repeated until Friday, November 18th. On Satur-
day, the 19th, Mr. Gilliert's Fairy Comedy will positively be pro-
duced. UNCLE'S WILL, a great success, also every evening.
This evening (Thursday) and during the week, at 7, AN
ALARMING SACRIFICE. Mr. Buckstone, Jun., and Miss
Fanny Wright, After which, THE RIVALS, "Sir Anthony
Absolute," Mr. Chippendale; " Captain Absolute," Mr. Kendal ;
" Sir Lucius O'Trigger," Mr. Averil ; "Bob Acres," Mr. Buck-
stone " Faulkland," Mr. Howe ; " David," Mr. Rogers :
" Lydia Languish," Miss Robertson ; "Julia," Miss Caroline
Hill ; "Lucy," Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam. After Flitch UNCLE,
WILL. Miss Robertson and Mr. Kendall, Concluding with
MY HUSBAND'S GHOST. Box-office open daily froni 10
till 5.

OPERA COMIQUE.—Grand Entrance, 299,
Strand.
!deem's. Liana. SsaxLU, apd NORTO%. Leseeee.
Triumphant Sucoese of Mdllo. :LT,l2l:l‘ and her great French
Company. Crowded houses and delighted audiences in this
New and Beautiful Theatre.

nPFe-R A COMIQII
hl-610.

DATAZET ae a TRAVPT-LEB, TO-NIGHT
DIiTAZNI' as a PROFESSOR, To-NlGav ! !
Mdlle. DJA.ZIrr as a SPORTSMAN, To-NIGHT ! ! !
Mdlls. DgJAZRT as a TIMID BOT, To•NIOEIII I ! !
DATAZET as TUB MARQUIS OF LAUZUN, TO-NIGHT.

A.I?PERA COMIQUE.—MDLLE. DATAZET and
her Groat French Company in three new pieces to-night,
A. 1) NIGHT SOON PASSES, THE MARQUIS OF LAUZUN,
A CUP OF TEA. Notice.—At the request of many French
and American famillee, and in accordance with the custom in
French and Amerloan Theatres, ladies will be allowed to retain
their bonnets in the First Circle. Commence at 8.

DEEP 0' DAY.—Grand Irish Romantic Drama,
1 tten I.* iklmund 'Palomar TILI6 IliWilli°
(Tharada,y), XoT. 10.—PWC28.2,8

DEE'P 0' DAY.—The PATTERN PAM—lrish
I dig and Faotiou /tight. Nitwit/OA Ay SO) Mc*. Women,
and Childran.-413.INCLMS'8 rinfaTlLS.

PEEP DAY.—The OLD QUARRY, or FOIL
goneation Scene, THIS HYMNING
(Thursday). Nov, 10.-1,11,1)1(1:W5. THILLTRE.

TIRE GREAT ClTY.—Grand Realistic Drama,
in Two Acts, written by Andrew Holliday, 71118 IVY...T-
ING (Thursday), Nov. 10.--PRINCEBB'S TIIZATRZ.

1, DAME T USSAU ITS EXHIBITION,
BAKER STREET.

On view Portrait Models of the Emperor Napoleon 111, the
Empress Eugenie, and Prince Imperial ; King William of
Frussia, and Count von Bismarck. Admission, la.; Children
underlo years of age, 6d. Napoleon 8..00ms 6d. extra, Open
from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m.

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