The Sun.
London, England, 1856-09-30 00:00:00

THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

" THE FOUNTAIN OF JOUVENCE."
The Summer Exhibition of Pictures at the Crystal
Palace finally closes on the 4th of October. The cele-
brated picture, "The Fountain of Jouvence," by M.
Haussouillier, which has created such an extraordinary
sensation in the world of art, was purchased about six
months ago by C. Morton, Esq., of the Canterbury Hall ;
and in the course of a few days the habitues of that ex-
cellent place of amusement will have an opportunity of
viewing a painting which has excited intense interest
amongst the higher circles.

"La Fontaine de Jouvence," by M. Haussoillier, is
a specimen of French Pre-Raphaelitism. The fountain
in which the old and the decrepit are made young and
beautiful forms the centre of the picture, and the limits
of two spheres. In the one we have a repulsive arid
desert, with snowy mountains in the distance, and in the
other green glades and umbrageous forests, such as the
faun and the hamadryad would delight to desport in.
The process of the renewal of youth is seen in its diffe•
rent stages—the greybeard panting for the juvenescent
fluid, the half-youthed sylph in the midst of the process,
and the perfect beauty with all her youth regained. But
how shall we describe the charms of the general corn.
position, as well as the colour and drawing with which
the details are executed ? The bare brown desert—the
satin-like snow—the fountain, which leaves Watteau
behind—and the depths of the forest, as fine, every whit,
as Titian or Annibale Carracci.

THE THEATRES.

DRURY-LANE.

Mr. Bourcicault's vivacious comedy of " London As-
surance " was performed hers last night, most especially
to give Mrs. Emma Waller an opportunity of displaying
her talents in comedy. Mrs. Emma Waller has a charm-
ing voice and laugh, and great natural vivacity ; and she
gave to the part the joyousness and innocence, the daring
spirit and the gentle grace, that make it, though so
spirited, so truly feminine a portraiture. The play was
effectively cast, and was much relished by a full audience.
Mr. Keeley played his old part of Dolly, Mr. Spanker ;
Mr. Tilbury was the hearty old Squire Harkaway. The
burlesque of " Pizarro " followed, and seems nightly to
increase in popularity.

IIAYMARKET.
Mr. Murdoch has so far made a hit here that tho
"Inconstant" is nightly repeated, and his Young Mira-
bel greatly admired. Last night Mr. Stirling Coyne's
original and very spirited drama of "Presented at
Court" was reproduced, and a young lady, Miss Emily
Sabine, appeared as the heroine, Mistress Franklyn.
This young lady is not quite new to this stage, having
appeared as Celia, in "As You Like it ;" and she is
evidently practised in her art. She has a pleasing voice
and manner, and is extremely intelligent, and enacted
the young city maiden, anxious to join in the splendours
of a Court, with oonsiderable vivacity. She is an ac-
quisition to the stage, and, doubtless, will make way with
her qualifications and earnestness. The revival was
much relished, and probably will continue to keep its
place in the bills, more especially as the audience cannot
see their favourite Buckstone in the " Inconstant."

ASTLEY'S.
The splendid spectacle of " Richard III." has now run
Nearly nine weeks, and the attraction continues as great
as ever, and from present appearances it promises to
outrival the success of " Mazeppa," which was one of
the greatest hits ou record. The death of the King's
war horse, White Surrey, elicits, as usual, a hurricane
of applause. The scenery of the spectacle is exceedingly
beautiful, and the costumes are very splendid and histo-
rically correct. The attendance last evening was im-
mense, and the applause bestowed upon the efforts of
the talented lessee, Mr. W. Cooke, was most enthusi-
rstic.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Lay.)

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, 21 12s to 51 5s ; clover
3/ 103 to 6/ 6s; and straw, 1/ 7s to 1/ 12s per load. Trade
dull.

CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 2/ 18s to 5/ ss; clover,
3/ lOs to 6/ N ; and straw, 11 8s to 1113 s per load. A
moderate supply and a fair demand.
WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 21 lOs to 51 5s ; clover,
3110 s to 61 6s; and straw, 118 s to 11 13s per load. A slow
trade.