The Sun.
London, England, 1851-10-11 00:00:00

ASTLEY'S AWHITHEATRE.

The attractions of this most popular place of enter-
tainment continue to draw houses literally crowded to
the ro 1. Last evening, after the never-fading ilazeppa,
we witnessed some admirable scenes in the circle, which
yielded intense delight to the countless throng of spec-
tators. The performances of the Italian Brothers are
truly marvellous. Signor Cbiarini's milk-white steed,
Lily, is a most interesting specimen of equine intelligence
and docility. Maine. Clementine Souffler is an unsur-
passed, if not unrivalled, female equestrian; and the
glorious comicality of a burlesque imitation of Bloomer-
ism must be seen to be fitly appreciated. Mr. Batty is
indeed indefatigable in his efforts to cater to the vublic
amusement, and his spirited management is justly re-
warded by an ample share of public patronage and
applause.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
sm—llaving been absent from home. I vs..s not aware
till a few days ago of a paragraph in The Sun of the
24th ult.,esiur r aty
to say that 1,0001. had been given by the late
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fsotytigonwards the restoration of Lambeth Church.
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this is not the case; and we fear
lest some friends, who might otherwise assist us,
may be deterred frosa doing so by this statement.
We still want 2,000/.; but we have a sanguine hope of
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raising even this large sum, by the liberality of those
members of the Church, who, though not connected with
the parish, appreciate the substantial manner in which
the work is done, and the increased accommodation pro-
vided for the poor.—l am, Sir, yours, &c.,
CHARLES B. DALTON,
Lambeth Rectory, Oct. 10, 1851.

DEATE{ OF MR. ALEXANDER LEE.—This popular
ballad composer, we regret to state, died yesterday morning,
nt his lodgings in Lambeth. He was well known amongst
our vocalists as one of the best song composers of the day.
He was in his career connected, as musical director, with the
leading London theatres, and at one period was lessee of
Drury-lane Theatre in conjunction with Capt. Polhill. He
never recovered the shock of his wife's death, the late Mrs.
Waylett, which took place some months ago.
MR. WORRELL'S BENEFIT.—Thin useful and
agreeable performer has announced his benefit for Monday
evening next. Mr. Worrell is so well known to the fre-
quenters of the Adelphi Theatre, that we feel assured hie
appeal to public patronage and support will be liberally re-
sponded to, especially on the part of his brother Freemasons.
The bill of fare comprises, among other attractive pieces,
the Forest Rose and Bloomerism, two of the most thoroughly
amusing productions which have appeared for a long time
even at this most amusing of theatres.

PORTLAND BaEmovATEa.—During the heavy gales
of last week a portion of Portland Breakwater was washed
away. The staging is carried out a considerable way beyond
the deposit of stone, and there was nothing to protect the
end from the violence of the sea, consequently the heavy sea
washed down that portion where no stone had been deposited
although secured by connecting rods. The part where stone
had been deposited and which had formed itself into a mass,
staoloedfotrhe somegaletime, well.e,
The portion washed down stood the
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but when the storm was at its height, it
gave way to the extent in all of 330 feet. The piles were
washed down and many of them drifted away, others were
broken in two, and several left iu a standing position. The
amount of damage done will amount to between 1,000/. and
2,0001. The loss will fall on the contractor.

PARISI{ OF ST. ANN, BLACKFRIARS.—Yesterday
evening a public vestry of the above parish was held at the
school-room, Church-entry ; Mr. Rymer, churchwarden, in
the chair. The minutes of the last vestry meeting were
Harding, I) D.,
read, as well as some correspondence relative to the appoint-
ment of a rector for the joint parishes of St. Andrew by the
Wardrobe, and St. Ann, Blackfriars, vice the Rev. John
that the parish had appointed a successor, but that the Go-
Bishop of Bombay, from which it appeared
vernment claimed the presentation; caveats had been en-
tered on either side, and the matter remained in statu quo.
The overseers' accounts were audited and passed, The
vestry then proceeded to elect a pensioner to receive the
gift of 3s. 6d. a week, left by Peter Joyce, Esq., to residents
in the parish, the widows of tailors to have the preference;
and the choice fell on Margaret Mansell, who, although not
a parishioner, has been a resident in the parish for upwards
of live years. This closed the business of the evening.

A BLOOMER. IN THE STRAND.—Yesterday evenint;
about six o'clock, a lady and gentleman, the fcriner, with
the exception of the chapeau, dressed i: la B.'oomer, walked
down Ludgate-hill, and thence, on the left-hand side of the
street, through Fleet-street and the Strand, till they came
to the corner of Ilungerford-market. It was by this time
rather dark. They crossed the Strand at this point, and went
towards the National Gallery. The lady's costume during
her progress attracted considerable observation, but she was
not subjected to the slightest insult or molestation.
THE TINDAL STATUE.—The base of the pedestal
Conduit,
ground,
statue
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for the Tindal statue, weighing four tons, and conveyed by
four horses from London, arrived in this town on Monday
afternoon; but as it had to be adapted to the works of the
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or Tuesday next.—Chelmsford Chronicle.
ACCIDENT.—Mr.
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respectable and amiable man, received a severe fall from his
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horse on returning from the Cashel races, and while on the
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