The Sun.
London, England, 1860-10-30 00:00:00

LYCEUM.

The entertainments at this well-appointed theatre were
again, last evening, agreeably varied by the production of
the charming comedy of the " School for Scandal," which,
in point of construction and finish, as well as piquancy of
dialogue, deservedly ranks as one of the brightest efforts of
the English school of comedy. The part of Lady Teazle
was assigned to the talented young actress, Miss Gougen-
heim, Sir Peter being sustained by Mr. G. Vining, whilst
the Charles Surface of the evening was Mr. Neville,
Joseph Surface, Mr. Villiers, old Sir Oliver, Mr. Lyon,
Crabtree, Mr. Johnson, Sir Benjamin, Mr. Rouse, and
Snake, Mr. Butler. Mrs. Candour, in the hands of Mrs.
Keeley, was all that could be desired. Mrs. Rouse was
the Lady Sneerwell of the evening, and Miss Ternan,
Maria. The revival of a comedy such as the " School for
Scandal," has to contend with all the disadvantages of pro-
voking a comparison with the palmy days of the elder
Farren, of Charles Kemble, with Jones and Dowton, and
with the Chester and Vestris of a by-gone time; but it
would be ungenerous were we to deny to the perform-
ance of last night the attainment of a very high degree of
excellence. It was a very even and well-sustained per-
formance throughout, and exhibited remarkable ability.
The Lady Teazle of Miss Gougenheim was deserving of all
commendation; and we observed with pleasure that the
friendly suggestions which have been made have not been
lost upon this intelligent actress. A more subdued tone is
observable in this lady's delineation of character without
depriving the part of Lady Teazle of any of its necessary
vivacity and abandon. Every point was exceedingly well
made, and the audience evinced their gratification by con-
tinual and cordial applause. The Mrs. Candour of Mrs.
Keeley was, as we before remarked, all that could be de-
sired, and divided with the Lady Teazle of Miss Goughen-
heiro the honours of the evening.

Maria, in the hands of Miss M. Ternan, was an exceed-
ingly graceful and feminine performance, exhibiting a full
appreciation of the delicacy of the character itself, and af-
fording striking evidence of the talent of this promising
young lady, who is obviously capable of representing cha-
racters of greater pretension.

Mr. Yining's Sir Peter was a careful study, and in many
parts, especially in the celebrated screen scene, irresistibly
reminded us of the elder Farren. Mr. Neville's Charles
and Mr. Villiers' Joseph were skilfully played and with
great spirit, whilst Sir Oliver, in the hands of Mr. Lyon,
was a very hearty representation of the generous old uncle.
The subordinate parts were well filled, but do not call for
any special remark. As a whole, the performance reflected
the highest credit upon the corps dramatique of the Lyceum.
The dresses were superb. That of Lady Teazle was singu-
larly rich and elegant. Indeed, the appointments and
acoessories were completely in accordance with the prodigal
good taste which we always recognise in the management
of Madame Celeste.

The very brilliant and favourite drama of " The Abbe
Vaudreuil" closed theperformance, manifestly to the great
delight of a crowded house.

The Duchess Dowager of Norfolk has returned
to town from visiting' the Duke of Norfolk at Arundel
Castle. Lord George and Lady Adeliza Manners have ar-
rived in town on a visit to her grace.

The Earl of Carnarvon has left England for
Egypt with the intention of staying some months.

We are sorry to learn that the Earl of Aberdeen
during several days of the past week was much indisposed,
and on Thursday and Friday was extremely ill. The noble
earl was considered better on Saturday, and since then has
gradually improved in health.
The Lord Chancellor will return to Stratheden
House, Knightsbridge, to-day, from Wiltahire.

The Count and Countess Orloff Davidoff and
family have arrived at the Clarendon Hotel, Albemarle-
street, from Torquay.

The Count de Lagrange and the Baron deNieTre
have loft the Clarendon Hotel for Paris.

Colonel the Hon. Percy and Lady Mary Herbert
are expected in town on Wednesday from Powis Castle,
Montgomeryshire.

Mr. R. Mon okton Milnes, MY., and the Hon.
Mrs. Milnes are entertaining the following company at their
seat, Fryston Ha.l :—Viscount and Viscountess Palmers-
ton, the Archbishop of York, Mr. Beaumont, M.P., and
Lady Margaret Beaumont, Right Hon. W. Cowper, Colonel
Smyth,
Mx., Right Hon. John Parker and Mrs. Parker,
Sir John Ranasden, M.P., and Hon. Mrs. Ramsden, Via-
count Galway, m.p.,
Nrand Viscountess Galway, Lord Crewe,
t Pi, Wyvill,
M,P,, Mr, Manes Gaskell, MX., ke.

LATEST NEWS.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :

TURIN, OCT. 30.

A despatch from Naples announces that King
Victor Emmanuel had arrived at Sessa. It was
believed that no engagement would take place in
the territory between the Volturno and the Garig-
liano, as, on the arrival of General Cialdini's corps,
the enemy commenced withdrawing towards Gaeta.
Garibaldi had gone to the head-quarters of the
King.

ROME, OCT. 27.
General Lamoriciere has been created a Roman
noble.
A decree orders a medal to be struck in his
honour.

Mgr. Lacconi, the Papal Nuncio at Paris, has
arrived at Rome on leave of absence.

Mgr. Berardi has resigned the Secretaryship of
State. His brother has been dismissed from his
post in the Ministry of the Interior.
The Duke de Grammont has addressed a protest
to Cardinal Antonelli against the answer published
by General Lamoriciere in the official Giornale di
.Rom the note in the Illoniteur of the 15th inst.,
in re ce to the telegraphic despatch sent by the
Duke de Grammont to the French Consul at
Ancona.

PARIS, OCT. 29.

The Pattie says :--
Prince Metternich and Baron Hubner were re-
ceived yesterday by the Emperor.
It is asserted that Baron Hubner will leave to-. 1
night for Vienna.

BERNE, OCT. 29.

The result of the elections for the National
Council which took place yesterday is the triumph
of the national policy represented by M. Stompflis.
The Opposition party of Vaud obtained a majo-
rity over the Government.

MADRID, OCT. 28.

Marshal O'Donnell has declared, in to-day's
sitting of the Senate, that the Government of
Morocco had only asked for a longer delay for the
payment of the war indemnity.

The Marshal also declared that Rios Rosas is
about 'to proceed to Rome on a mission, but that
Spain is resolved to observe strict neutrality as
regards the affairs of Italy.