The Sun.
London, England, 1856-03-17 00:00:00

THEATRICALS AND MUSIC.

On Saturday Mr. Roxby, the stage manager of Drury-
lane, waited upon Mr. Smith, and presented him with a
superb chased solid silver vase, forming a tea-urn ; but on
the top being removed, becoming an elegant receptacle for
flowers. The vase, which is elegantly chased, and weighs
130 ounces, bore on it the following inscription :
"Testimonial to E. T. Smith, Esq , lessee of the T. R.
Drury-lane, in commemoration of the successful and very
agreeable season commencing October 15, 1835, ending
March 15, 185 G."
Enclosed in the vase was the following letter :
" T. R. Drury-lane, March 15. '
"My dear Smith,—The accompanying vase will, I trust,
testify to the general of myself and the whole of
your company, the malignity of your scene-painters, and
the acrimony of your baud, towards yon, for your unvary-
ing brutality to us all during the past ruinous season.
" When you turn Feetotaller (which we feel must be
very shortly), you will perceive that the vase can be can-
vetted at the shortest notice into a tea urn. Should you
fall into difficulties, it would be superfluous to point out
to you the advantages of the spout. You are thus made
aware of our mutual hostility.
"For myself, I have only to assure you that I am y" our
constant and bitter enemy, "C. J. MATHEWS.
On receiving the.testimonial referred to, Air. Smith ad-
dressed a note to the donors, heartily thanking the ladies
aid gentlemen, artisans and workmen, of his company, and
the kind friends who had joined in the gift, for so elaborate
a present, in commemoration of the agreeable and success-
ful season just terminated; at the same time sincerely
trusting that for many years the same good feeling and
friendship might exist in all departments of the theatre,
and hoping that every season might terminate with the
same agreeable results ; re3ecting credit both on the ma-
nagement and all engaged in the establishment.
Wo may add that this is the tenth testimonial which
bas been presented to the present lessee of Drnry-laue
Theatre by the various companies who have appeared
under him since he undertook the direction of that theatre.

PICCO, THE BLIND SARDINIAN MINSTREL.—Fire con-
certs aro to be given during the week at the,Adelphi, in
which the principal feature will consist of the marvellous
performance of Picco upon his rude pipe.
SAGRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.— " The Messiah" is an-
nounced for performance by this society on Wednesday
next, the principal solo parts to be taken by Madame Ru-
dersdorff, Miss Dolby, Mr. Sims E,seves, and Mr. Weis.
ST. MARTIN'S HALL,—" The Messiah," under the direc-
tion of Mr. Hullab, is in be performed to-day at St. Mar-
tin's-hall, Miss Dalby, Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves, and Miss
Banks will take the solo parts.
CREMORNP. GADDENS.—It is intended, notwithstanding
the early return of Easter, to open these attractive gardens
lon Good Friday. On that occasion a promenade will take
place, and on Monday will commence a varied round of
amusement. As no ordinary risk is run by the lessee in
this early opening, we hope the patronage of the public
will afford him that remuneration which his energy
deserves.
A young pianist, M. Banr, has made his debut in Pari-
sian musical circles at a private concert in Brand's salons.
He produced a marked impression, and seems destined to
occupy a high rank in the profession, both as a pianist and
composer.