The Sun.
London, England, 1856-07-30 00:00:00

STRAND THEATRA

On Monday evening an original comedy, in three
acts, eutittled " That House in High-street," was
produced at this theatre. The principal character,
that of a hypochondriac, was exceedingly well
played by Mr. Stuart, who made his first appear-
ance at this house, and whose reception proved
that his high talents were fully recognised by the
habitues of the little Strand. Mr, George Cooke,
as a benevolent doctor, Mr. Basil Potter as a dash-
aud impetuous ensign, and Mr. Kinloch as a lady-
killing major, completed the cast as far as gentle-
men were concerned, and were excellently sup-
ported by Mrs: Woolledge and Miss Isabel Adams.
The success of the comedy was decisive, all the
dramatis personce being called for ; and the ap-
plause was redoubled when Mr. Stuart bowed his
acknowledgments a second time as its author. The
ludicrous burlesque on "La Sonuambula" con-
tinues to elicit shrieks of laughter.

THE COIIRT.—Her Majesty, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, and the royal family will remain at Os-
borne until the end of August, when the Court will pro-
ceed to Balmoral. Her Royal Highness the Duchess
of Kent, who is now residing at Frogmore Lodge,
will leave her Windsor residence on Friday or Mon•
day next to join her Majesty and the royal family at
Osborne. The duchess will remain at Osborne until the
Court departs for Scotland. His Royal Highness the
Prince of, Wales, it is understood, will remain at Os-
borne during the sojourn of his royal parents at their
northern residence, in order that he may uninter-
ruptedly pursue his studies. The Prince Alfred, who
continues to reside at the Royal Lodge, Windsor Great
Park, is making rapid progress in his studies, under his
tutor, Col. Cowell. The hours appropriated to his royal
highness's studies are from 10 in the morning till 1 in
the afternoon, and from 2 till 5 ; and he fills up his
leisure hours either in fishing in Virginia Water or
cricketing in the park, with the youthful members of
Col. Hood and M. Yan de Weyer's families, and the
Rev. Mr. Blunt. Prince Alfred will accompany his
royal parents to Balmoral.
Lord and Lady Brougham have left town for Broug
ham Hall. We are glad to learn that the noble and
learned lord continues to enjoy excellent health.
Lord Panmure left town for Edinburgh last night.
The present is the first recreation his lordsb phi". had
the opportunity of enjoying since he took Lie leale of
office.

The Lord Mayor will lay the foundation stone of the
new Asylum for Fatherless children at Croydon, un
Tuesday next, August 5.
The half•yearly meeting of the Cobre Copper Coca.
pany was held yesterday, and a dividend of 3/. per share
declared, there having been a large balance from the
last accounts.

LYCEUM THEATRE.—Mrs. Alfred Mellon—a lady who
under .her maiden name of Miss Woolgar, was so
universally and deservedly popular while at the Adel-
phi—has accepted an engagement with Mr. Dillon for
the ensuing season at the Lyceum Theatre.
Count RoBsi is spending the summer at Wilhelmsbad
with his family. "His eldest daughter," says the
Augsburg Gazette, "inherits the talents and charms of
her mother ; she is Henriette Sontag at eighteen."
The incumbency of Homerton, near London, has been
conferred upon the Rev. W. Browne Cave, M.A., vicar
of Hope, Derbyshire.
REFUSAL OF A CHURCH RATE AT GRAVHSEED.—A
Church rate of 2d. in the pound has been rejected at
Gravesend by a majority of 153 to 127. The rate would
have realised about 901., and the expenses of the church
will now have to be defrayed by voluntary contributions.
—South-Eastern Gazette.

The FrenCh Minister of Agriculture and Commerce,
on his return from the Agricultural Show at Chelmsford,
honoured Messrs. Baker's Pheasantry with a visit, for
the purpose of selecting some choice poultry for her
Majesty the Empress of the French.
Cot. LAKE.—The Ipswich, Express of yesterday states
that Col. Lake, one of the Eastern heroes, is now on a
visit at Christ Church Park, and that it is the intention
of the mayor and corporation to present an address of
congratulation from the town to him.
REBUILDING COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.—On Monday
morning a large body of workmen were engaged in clear.
ing away the debris, caused by the fire at Covent Gar-
den Theatre. The re-building will commence on Fri-
day next, the let August. An immense quantity of iron
13...,ams and supporters for the new building, manufac-
tured at Nottingham has arrived, and Messrs. Fox and
Henderson state that the theatre will be completed on
the lst February, 1857; thus allowing six months for
the building and deogations.