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 society 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-
• ulated upon gaining the means of paying their rent
the sale of goods, found all their preparations
nprofitable. At Easter, in Greenwich, Deptford,
ar dthe 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
expectationshwo, of a wet Easter limited the number of
, and made the whole " flat, stale, and un-
profitable." The ordinary architect of the fragile
temples of Terpsichore,as usual, has raised his ex-
tensive booth in the design promoting the dance.
The manager of the well-known of
nftheatre which bears the
occupies name of " Richardson " also u.l)ti.es his old position,
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but he does not wear the aspect an old friend with
his of
the
show
doe
a new face. All the external ornaments
are old and dirty, reminding the spectator of
day of the drama. Most of the Kerablesthe
and other renowned Thespians, which Richard;°n°kleesd
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 Highness the Princess Sophia is
indis-
posed, at her residence at Kensington.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia, attended
by his Serene Highness Prince Lowenstein, Count
Portalis, and Major Von Oehrlich, left town yester-
day morning on a visit to the Duke of Wellington;
st his seat, Strathaeldsaye, Hants.
Mr. Pownall and Mr. Wilks had an interview with
Slr George Grey yesterday, at the Home• office, and
presented an address front 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.

Txa OLD WAR OFFICERS OE THE ROYAL NT
Ber Majesty has been graciously pleased topreaysvent—a 1
silver medal to the old war officers of the Royal N
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 about the size of a half-crown piece, and contains on
one side a sea-car, with a trident, decorated with olive
hi-Inches, drawn by sea horses, symbolizing at orce the
exertions of the heroes of Nelson, and their successful
result, and on the other a bust in relief of the illustrious
donor. This flattering mark of distinction has been re-
ceived with the gratitude it deserved, by a body whose
loyalty is unsurpassed.
Tl,e to•al ainow,t f buffioz: from
try to Ireland up to the present time to meet the
run upon the savings-bunks is stated to have been about
700,0001.

ITER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to tne Opera, and the Pub-
lic are respectfully informed that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will
take place on THURSDAY 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 De Paris having been soli-
cited by several families of disrinction to repeat their Morning Per-
formances during the Easter Week, they have the, honour to an-
nounce that these brilliant entertainments will be reamed on Wed-
nesday and Friday next.
Performance to commence at Two o'clock.
First Price as usual. No Second ce. Private Boxes to be had
at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility Gentry, Subscribers to the Otoera, and the pub-
lic are respectfully informed that this Theatre will RE-OPEN THIS
EVENING, April 25, will be performed, Dooizetti'sOpera, en-
titled
LL'CREZIA BOIIOTA.
Lncrezia, Mdlle. Sofia Cruvelli ; Orsini, Mdlle—Schwarz ; Gen-
naro, Signor Garaoni ; Gabetta, Signor Douche ; and Alfonso, Signor
Lablache.
To conclude ith the highly successful New and Original
GRAND BALLET,
In Four Tableaux, by M. Paul T,aglioni, entitled
FIORITA,
et la Reine des Elfrides,
Principal parts by Millie. Caroline Rosati, &Mlles. Esther Ausundon,
Thevenot, Julienne, Lamoureux, Jenny, M. Louis Dor, M. Di Mattia,
naf. Venafra, Gouriet, 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
totes -Rognolet et Passe—Carreau, &c., &c., by Malls. Caroline, Ma-
thilde, Florentine, Ducos, &c., &c.; MM. Franconi, Loisset, New-
some, Leclair, Auriol, &c., &e.
Doors open at halt-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
r rade 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. 11. Van-
denhoff ; Sir Perkins Besborough, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Septimus Hook,
Mr. Tilbury ; Toby Perch, Mr. Keeley ; Dame. Bradshaw, Mrs.
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, Mr. Caulfield ; Hip-
polito,Mrs. W. Clifford ; Isabella,
Caulfi eld. Miss Reynolds ; Matilda, Mrs.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled LAVATER THE
PHYSIOGNOMIST; and Good Judge too. Lavater, Mr. Webster ;
Agnes, Miss Fortescue.
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State Manager, Mr. Farren ; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web ;ter.
J. T. Archer, Boxbook keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, 3liss Woolgar, Mrs.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner, &c.
Alter which, a new Piece, entitled THE FOUNTAIN OF ZEA ;
or, the Child of Air.
To conclude with TIIE COMRADES ; an Anecdote of the Span.
.sh War. Principal characters by Messrs. Cullonford, Boyce, 3111/1-
yard, Paid Legrand, C. J. Smith, Ryan, Miss E. Harding, &c.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is.

,rs oren at Ilalf-pit Six, Performance to commence at Sevan.

ItOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrls.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles 3latlaews.
TII Ig EVENING,
WIII be performed a Comic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND.
‘!haracters by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellingham, Bnekstone; Mrs.
Loigh Murray, and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.. .

kfter which, an entirely new and original Classical Extravaganza,
entitled THESEUS and ARIADNE ; or, the Marriage of Bachus.
Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, H. Hall, S. Smith, F.
Cooke ; Miss Miss Jane Coleman, Miss Marshall, and
Madams Vestris.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD
Jill I 'I;E. Characters by Messrs. R. Roxby, Did.lear, Parselle, Har-
ley, Meadows, Bellingham, Charles Mathews; Miss Jane Coleman,
and Miss Lee.
es.s Boxes, ss. ; tipper Boxes, 4s. ; Fit, 29. ; Gallery-, ls. No
salt. Nice to any part of the house.
Tie ew Box-odlce, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
~.cry day, from Ten till Silt.

FRENCH PLAY S.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, 31r. John Mitchell, 33, O'd Bond-street.
La-t Appearance but Two ounce afont.
Mons. Lafont begs respectfully to anthat his benefit and
ls,tuight hut two of his engagement will take place at the re.open.
frig of the Theatre on WEDNESDAY next, April 26, on which occa-
sion will he revived (for that night only) the celebrated play of LE
R E ST. GEORGES. Le Chevalier, M. Lafont ;Le
Baron,,M. MonDtaland; Mdlle. Do Presle, Mdlle. Paul Ernest. —ln
addition to which will be produced also (tor that night only) the po-
pular vaudeville of JEAN ; ou, Le Mauvais Sujet. Jean, M. Latent.
With other Entertainments.
itcLto. ,:,.I.6:t.ans trimt,aly bs.6e obtained a
do.b; Amphitheatre,
t3r
l.itlr3esh.e,3
;11 Gallery,Royal L
2sibrary,
7,3, Old Bond-street.

ST. JAMES'S THEN FRE.
ROBE KT HOLDEN.

Mr. MITCHELL begs to announce that the celebrated ROBERT
HOUDIN (ot the Pa!als Royal, Paris,) is engaxed to present a li-
mited number ()this extraordinary SOIREES FiNTASTIQUES 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 euly announced.
Boxes and stalls. may be had at Mr. MITCIIELL'S Royal Li-
brary, 33, Old Bond-street.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Dlr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager,

Portland• place.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed LOVE'S TELEGRAPH.
After which, a Grand Ballet, entitled ESMERALDA ; or, the
hunchback of Notre Dame. Esmeralda, Mdlle.
To conclude with BOMBASTES FLRIOSO.
Dress Circle, Ss.: Boxes, 4s. ; Pit. 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.
Matchless Performances 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. llonner, Dale, J.
Herbert, 11. Lewis, E. Jones, Mrs. R. Homier, 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, Harlequin and the
Little Glass Slipper. Columbine, Mdlle. Theodore ; Harlequin, Mr.
3laskell ; Pantaloon, Mr. 3lorelli ; and Clown, Mr. T. Barry.
Manager anti Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrother.

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 EVENING,
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 bo succeeded by 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 authenti-
cated by the name and address of the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—SIIN OFFICE, APRIL 25.
THERMOMETER. Lowest, 38 ; Highest, 46; Noon, 44.
BAROMETER, 29.86.—W1ND N.N.E.; cloudy.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 55 min. after 5 I Evening •• 17 min. after 6

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