The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-06 00:00:00

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elpif3l, ana :w _surrouw:. it
pAnoratwt 131,11. ti rt,,t !crag worthy of attention,
and the " Estoe.se Alps," a tnasterpiece of panoramic
art, is al-•o in of •An hour might be
root up ut tiAti to tert,tisig

1.98. AND MR-:. GERA AN REED'S ENFER.

TAIN Al ENT.
Mr. and Mrs. German aeeci'm E,,tertainment continue
to attract large audiences nighlly, at ti.e Gallery tf
tratton, R g,rit-,treet, and di interest tel in them by
th, puttoc appear to increas,-. ,tit ti-Je variety and origi-
ra.tv ,vntch tt-te versatile talents of these popular
artistes cun tartly invert them. Th-y will be found to
ire welt worthy of a visit.

CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS.
Thee charming peiformers havecotne to the welcome
resolution of delaying a little longer their contemplated
tour in the provinces. The popularity which they have
3,quired in London ha. been so great, and signified in a
nanuer so marked and gratifying, as to leave no doubt
that Ethiopian minstrelsy continues to please us During
the Easter holidays the nightly peiformances at the
Polygraphic Hall n ill be interspersed with several no-
vities. This afternoon (Tues ay), as yesterday, there will
be an extra performance.

PROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIBELL.
Professor Wiijalba Frixell itiitiated last night his
econd season at the St. James's Theatre, with startling •
trap-formations, preetidigitations, and marvellous
dexterity in making "our eyes the fools o' the other
ivribes," in his entertainment called, " Two Hours, of
Illusions."

MADANiE TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.
This favourite holiday resort received a deserved share
‘,f patronage yesterday. The new attractions, consisting
of " the Nuptial Group," her Royal Highness the
Princess Royal, in her superb bridal dress of Honlion
fixing the attentio❑ more especially of the fair sex.
Some visitors who had the privilege, on the auspicious
occasion, of the entree to the Chapel Royal, declaring that
it was the most exact fae-simile of the original costume.
Her Royal husoand, too, was pronounced a " speaking
likeness." The other groups had also their curious
admirers ; indeed, Madame Tussaud's is a thought-sug-
gesting, we had almost said an historical, exhibition.

CANTERBURY HALL.
There was an overflowing audience last evening at this
attractive place of amusement. The merry-rnakers found
everything in full working order, and the entertainments
passed off in the most admirable manner. The novelties provided by Mr. Morton were of a high order, far beyond
anything ever before attempted, except at high-priced
and fashionable concerts ; and it was pleasing to observe
how each one appeared to thoroughly enjoy himself. In
the Hall last night we should imagine there were nearly
3,000 persons present ; yet the most perfect silence and
order were preserved. The whole of the pieces contained
in the programme were listened to with the utmost at-
tention. Mr. A. Brabant sang Balfe's new song, "The.
Heroes of the Ranks," with great effect, and with Mr.
Jonghtnans created quite a furore in his father's ode-
•rated duet of " Airs well." Besides solo work, Mr.
Braham has lent valuable aid in the operatic selections ;
nis rendering of the music of Alanricio, in a new selection
from the " Trovatore," being perfect. A. new candidate
f r the favour of the audiences of this Hail has appealed
in the person of Mr. Woodhouse, who has been repro-
ducing some of those performances on the regulation
drum, which, in the last pantomime at the Princess's
rheatre, created frequently so much surprise and admi-
ration. He describes a battle on his drum 1
The comic portion of the performance has been enriched
by the addition of Mr. Maclagan, Mr. Critchfield, and
\lr. J. G. Forde. The former has recently arrived from
Glasgow, where he is a great favourite. Like Mr. Mac-
nay, the great negro melodist, whose " Hoop-drinclooden•
don" is nightly encored—his talents are versatile, for
he plays on fiddle and fiats ; but he most excels in
Scotch reels and sword dances. Amongst the host of
imitations that the success of Mr. Morton's experiment
has called forth, it is especially gratifying to find that
the Canterbury still maintains its pre-eminence, and is
t:le most extensively patronised hall in the metropolis.
The great secret, however, of Mr. Morton's success ap-
pears to be that wherever first-rate talent is to be found
it is immediately secured for the entertainment of his
supporters at any cost.

CREMORNE GARDENS.
Cremorne Gardens, last night, presented all its usual
attractions, and although the indefatigable exertions of.
Mr. Simpson and his assistants did not meet with that
amount of public patronage to which they are so emi-
nently eotitled, still a goodly number entered its pre-
(mints and shared its amusements. A more unfavourable
.Ivening could not be imagined ; the wind literally howled
through the trees and covered avenues.
Toe gardens, which have been once more handsomely
decorated, opened at three o'clock iu the afternoon, from
which period till a late hour last evening a continuous
'succession of gaiety was kept up. First there was a
popular selection of music by a miitary band, which
was followed by a vocal and instrumental concert. Next
came Dir. J. G. Ogden, so well known as the delineator
of Irish characters, who made his first appearance before
a Cremorne audience, and deservedly earned the hearty
applause with which his endeavours were greeted. The
feature of the evening was the ballet, " The Vine-dressers
of Como ; or, the Fairy and the Demon." The parts
were Kell taken up, some by old, and others by new
artistes. Dancing, originally intended to have taken
place on the Crystal platform, filled np the remainder
of the evening in the ball-room, while others were cap
tivated by the fireworks, or amused by the transparen-
cies, chromatic lights, &c., &c. In the concert the
efforts of Miss Ellice and Miss Fitzgerald were wel
sr.rthy of notice. Toe Indian heroes are prominent in
the transparencies.

Throughout the week the gardens remain open. On
Friday the Ashhurnham Pay lion will be occupied for
the purposes of a gun trial. In the course of the im
pending season the lovers of American flowers will b•
;ratified to learn that there will be a repetition o
Messrs. Waterer arid Godfrey's magnificent show which
two years ago was so universally aelmi►ed.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.-April 5.

(TROY OIIR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
ROYAL YACHT SQIIADRON INTELLIGSNOIL
There has been a strong muster of the members and
their friends at the Royal Yacht Squadron House dur
ing the part week, making busy preparations for the
cowing season.

The—number of candidates to be ballotted for at the
next general meeting in May is much larger than com-
mon—ten are already entered. The only two yachts
in the Roads are the Ales, Capt. Philiniore, and the
Titaja, R. Stephenson, E•q., M.P. Mr. M. Ralsey
hauled up Mr. Gee's schooner yacht Gh.riana, of
134 tons, on his patent slip. Oa Tuesday last be
launched the Warhawk, of 80 tons, built for J. W.
Cannon, Esq., of Dublin, and is building a yacht o
about 70 tons for Mr. Cusway, of Norfolk House,
r CJwes•
The following members were at the Squadron House
during the week :—The Marquis of Bath. Earl Gifford,
Lord Suffield, James Maxse, Eq., Capt. Pbilimore,
Geo►ge Bentiock, Eiq., Lord J,,hu Hay, Capt. Pon•
.on by, the Hon. F Craven, Colonel Browne, Spencer
de Horsey, R.q., F. Scott, Esq., Capt. Shusten, and
other visitors. It is understood that several more gen-
tlemen would join the club if they could purchase yachts
of about 60 tons, but all the yachts offered for sale are
of much greater tonnage.
EifiIIIONARLE INTELLIGENCE.

Several houses have already been taken. V. Cot rie,
Esq., bas taken No. 2 Parade ; J. B. Hepburn, Esq
Corb,t's house ' • A. Cowie, Esq., Beach Villa ;
Captain de Horsey, No. 4 Parade ; the Hon. W. H.
Petre, Park House, East Cowes Park ; Loder, Esq.,
Par,,da House, West Cowes; Joseph Gee, Esq., Busig.
ney House ; Bawtree, Esq., the 2.1 Cliff Cottage,
P. F. Bluett, aq., and family have arrived at Grantham
Lodge.