The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-25 00:00:00

SALISBURY AND YEOVIL.

The report of the
directorsvigosrtaoutessly, and they do not
that the works are
now being pus
opened between Salisbury and Gillingham in the
autumn. Two members of the London
being therefore anticipate any circumstance to prevent the line
forward
aeanrdlYSPoeurttb-eWf neates tern board (Captain Mangles, M.P., and
Mr. Castleman) have joined the Board, thus strengthen.
lug the relations which have since the commencement
remained uninterrupted between the two companies.
The meeting will be made special for the purpose of
authorising the directors to borrJw 133,3331. so soon as
one halt of the capital shall have been paid up. The
capital account to the 31st of December shows that
138,2221. had been received and 136,040/. expended,
leaving a balance of 2,1821.
0

'XFORD, WORCESTER, AND WOLVER-
HAMPTON.
The receipts of this company, including the Stour.
bridge Extension Canal, for the fortnight ending Fels.
14, have been 7,4111., while those for the corresponding
period of 1857 amounted to 7,5941. ; and the expendi•
ture, also including that of the Stourbridge Extension
3,6891. or
the
or corresponding
percl iogeent. periodcr
The of
sum 185 Canal, 3,704/., being at the rate of 49'98 per pent. ;
awmhioinenttehd tose ;
3fo,
16,4321., being receipts for the first fortnights of the
Of
half-year, added to the 7,4111. as above, makes a total
receipt of 23,8441., against 24,8381. for the corresponding
fortnights of the previous year. And the sum of 8,209/.
12s. 11d, being expenses for the first fortnights of the
half-year, added to the 3,7041. as above, makes a total
expenditure of 11,9151., being 49'97 per cent., es
against 12,3791. for the corresponding fortnights of the
previous year, or at the rate of 49'84 per cent.

•
THE FRENCH AND TRIM SOVIREIGNS.—The attach
moult of the French to their monarchs was not o',
nature to gratify reflecting men. It partook
otoo much
of instinct, and too little of reason ; too much f imagi.
nation, and not enough of affection. it reasnadlt,edbacroiamg
blind devotedness more thanJfrom choice
once conceived it to be the suoiniary- of every patrietiO
virtue, they wound up their minds rather than their
hearts to the fulfilment of this fancied duty. Wh, a,
prince was born they did not wait to know what hit
qualities might be, and whether he was likely to merit
their regard. They loved him At firat

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE.
Piccolomini, Spezia, Sannier, Belletti, Yialetti, Aldighieri,
Luchesi, and Giuglini.
THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, February 25 (the Last
Wight but One), LA ZINGARI, being the Italian version of
Balfe's Opera of The Bohemian Girl, by Madiles. Piecolomini
and Sannier ; Signori Belletti, Violetta, and Giaglinr.
SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (Last Night), IL TROVATORE.
To bs followed by the National Anthem. To conclude with
VIITM.ENEE.
Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6d; boxes (to hold four persons),
pit and one pair, 2/. 2s; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, U. 55.;
three pair, 15s ; gallery boxes, lOs ; gallery stalls, 34 6cl ;
pit, 3s 6d; gallery, 24.
Doors open at half-past 7—commence at S.
Applisations for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at
the Box.ofilee at the Theatre.

TRRATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, will be performed CLOUD AND
SUNSHINE. Mr, James Anderson and 3E83 Eldwortby.
Followed by the new grand pantomime, LITTLE JACK
ROSNER.
Commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beatrice, Miss Amy
Soda-wick ; Benedick, Mr. Howe.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD; or, Harle-
quin and the Spiteful Fairy. Harlequin, Mr. A. Leclercq ;
Columbine, Miss Fanny Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ;
Clown, Mr. Charles Leclercq.
Orehegtra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6e. each. (No charge for bodkin;.)
First Price. s. d. Second price• r. d
Dross Boxes 6 0 Drees 80xe5................ 3 0
- Upper Boxes .. 3 0 Upper Boxes ............... 2 0
Pit 2 0 Pit ............ . ............... 1 0
Gallery 1 0 Gallery ..................... 0 6

I
ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be performed Skakspere's Play of
A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand ~omie Christmas Pantomime
catitled. HARLEQUIN WHITE CAT ; or, The Princess
Blanche Flower and her Fairy Godmothers. The Princess
Blanche (White Cat), Miss Kate Terry ; Harlequin, Mr. Cor.
'sot ; Clown. Mr. Huline; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and
Columbine, Miss C. Adams.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI,
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed THE FAIRY
CIRCLE. Mr. and Hrs. Barney Williams.
After which, YANKEE COURTSHIP.
To conclude with LATEST FRONI NEW YORK.
Commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. —Sole Lessee
and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING, Feb. 26, Shakespere's Tragedy of
MACBETH. Lady I,lacbetb, Miss Helen Faucit ; Macbeth,
Mr. Charles Dillon. With Locke's celebrated Music.
To conclude with the Burlesque and Pantomime, LALLAH
ROOKH, and the PRINCESS, tke PERI, awl the TROU-
BADOUR ; or, Harlequin and the Ghebers of the Desert.
Supported by Mesdames. Charles Dillon, Buckingham White,
Bliss Webb, Maria Ternan, Esther Jacobs, and Woolgar ;
Messrs. Barrett, Calhaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L.
Toole. Clowns, Messrs. T. Matthews and R. Stilt ;
Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricketts; Pantaloon, Mr. A. Stilt ; Sprites,
Herr Zaleski and Sons ; Columbines, Misses Malcolm and
Lees. G.rgeous Feast of Lanterns.—Fenton's Grand Trans-
formation Scene.
Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7.
Box-office open from 11 to 5 daily.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, will be performed au original English
Play, RIGHT AND WRONG.
To conclude with PERILS BY LAND AND WAVE
WHIM. Shepherd, Potter, Widdicomb, &c.

CANTERBITRY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
lag company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Si'actions from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell,
Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, Miss Brulell, Miss Ray,
Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta ;
Herr F, Jonghmans, Mr. Henshaw, S. Jones, J.
Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, Mr.
130.dgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Bernard; Messrs.
T. Maclagan, W. T. Critchfleld and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock
preeisely. Sappers, dte., until twelve o'clock.
Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening.