The Sun.
London, England, 1867-11-26 00:00:00

SHI7'HFIELD CLUB CA7TLE SHOW.

The preparations for the approaching cattle show,
which is to be opened at the Agricultural-hall on
the 9th of December, are now being made with
satisfactory expedition. The galleries of the hall
have been considerably enlarged by their extension
outwards to the pillars which support the groins of
the arched roof. The aspect of the interior, as con-
trasted with the appearance it has hitherto presented
during similar exhibitions in former years, will pos-
sess many features of novelty and interest. All the
exquisitely designed chandeliers (with the exception
of the great central reflector) erected by the Messrs.
Defries on the occasion of the visit of the Belgians
to London in July will, we are informed, be made
available for the illumination of the hall, and the
cheerfulness of the interior will be considerably en-
hanced by the decorations which are being arranged
by Messrs. Sanger for their equestrian displays at
Christmas. The list of entries closed on the Ist of
November, and we understand that it may be
favourably contrasted with the similar catalogues
which were drawn up in 1865 and 1866. This might
have been expected, for now the intensity of the
cattle plague, which made such ravages during the
last two years, has considerably subsided. The
catalogue comprises 56 classes—viz., 34 for cattle,
18 for sheep, and four for pigs. The show of roots
and agricultural produce is expected to be con-
siderably larger than that collected last year. The
number of medals and other rewards has been so
considerably increased, that the prize list of the
Smithfield Club is, we believe, second only to that
of the Royal Agricultural Society of England in
extent. Six silver cups will be awarded—two of
the value of £4O each—one for the best steer or ox,
and the other for the best heifer or cow ; three of
the value of £2O, the first for the best pen of Lei-
cesters, Cotswolds, or other long-woolled breeds of
sheep, the second for the best pen of South Downs,
Hampshire, and Wiltshire Downs, the third for the
best pen of Shropshire, Oxfordshire, or crossbreeds ;
and one of the value of £2O for the best pen of pigs.
Three gold medals will be offered for the competi-
tion of the breeders of best stock is cattle, and ten
silver medals for the best pens of sheep and pigs in
extra stock. The club cattle and stock must be at
the show-yard before 10 p.m. on Saturday, the 7th
of December, the implements, &c., sent in for exhi-
bition in the galleries must be placed before 3 p.m.
on the sth, and those in the arcade on the 6th.
The judging will commence at 9 a.m. on the 9th,
and at 2 p.m. the public will be admitted. The
show will remain open till Friday, the 13th of De-
cember. Most careful measures have been taken
that no infected animals be admitted to the hall,
and the committee have resolved on carrying out
the precautionary measures of 1865 and 1866, by
enforcing the 54th section of the Consolidated
Orders of Council relative to the cattle plague, in
the transit of cattle entered and admitted to the
show-yard. Disinfecting fluid will be used all over
the-area, and a competent staff of veterinary sur-
geons will be present to render their services in any
emergency. Everything promises that the approach-
ing show will be a most interesting exhibition.

A FALSE ALARM.—On Sunday morning, just be-
fore the church bells at Edinburgh began to ring for Divine.
service, a startling noise was hoard, resembling the dis-
charge of firearms in the open air. Ton or twelve shots
were heard in rapid succession, and in the quiet of the
morning, the reports coming from the south-west part of
the town, were heard even in the eastern and northern
districts. A vague apprehension of a Fenian outrage
spread through the town, and in the locality whence the
noise proceeded there was great excitement, and many ran
to find out the spot, and if possible discover the supposed
conspirators against the public peace. it was found that
the discharge proceeded from a railway bridge over the
Caledonian Railway, which, having to be removed in con-
nection with the improvements of the access to the Edin-
burgh station, had, for the sake of expedition, been blown
up with gunpowder, it being necessary to use the only
opportunity afforded for the purpose by tho cessation of
traffic on Sunday morning.
THE RAILWAY COLLISION AT KNOTTINGLEY.—
The Rev. Mr. Allan, of Mahon, who was the most seriously
injured passenger by the Scotch express, which ran into a
goods train between Wommersley and Knottingley on Fri-
day week, on the Great Northern, still continues seriously
ill. The rev. gentleman has injuries to the skull, and also
to the cervical vertebra), of a very unusual nature. Up to
the present time he has made no improvement, but hopes
of recovery are hold out by the medical men.
THE TEA TRADE, Nov. 25.---The deliveries in
London made up for tho week are 3,512,0171 b., being an
increase of 1,866,5051 b., as compared with the previous
week.

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HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, Nov. 25.
The Queen went out walking in the grounds this
morning. Princess Beatrice and Prince Leopold
also walked out.
Princess Louise rode in the Home Park, attended
by the Hon. Flora Macdonald.

Prince Arthur, attended by Major Elphinstonel
has left the Castle for Greenwich Park.
The Right lion. 11. T. Lowry Corry arrived at
the Castle yesterday and had the honour of dining
with the Queen and the Royal Family. The Dean
of Windsor and the Hon. Mrs. Wellesley, and the
Rev. Charles Vaughan, D.D., and Mrs. Vaughan)
had also the honour of receiving invitations.

THE THEATRES.

HAYMARKET.

Mr. Sothern's reign of popularity at the HaY"
market continues. Last night "Brother Sam" gag
reproduced, and in the hands of Mr. Sothern its
whimsicalities lost none of their original merriment,
He was as amusing as ever, and acted through'
out with remarkable freshness and vivacity. Al,
the old points were well given, and some new situa-
tions have been introduced with advantage. Mr.
Sothern was admirably supported by Mr. Buck'
stone, Mr. Compton, 111 r. Chippendale, and Mrs'
Lewin. The revival met with a capital reception,
and it promises to keep upon the line at all events
until the Christmas novelty.

PRINCESS'S.
Last evening Mr. Boucicault's celebrated Irish
drama was revived at this theatre, and its reproduc-
tion was attended with such extraordinary success
that a second run, equal in duration to that it
achieved on its first performance at the AdelPhio
may fairly be calculated upon. Since the first night
of its performance in London, now nearly five
years ago, it has been represented in all parts
of the world, and on every occasion it has
evoked the most enthusiastic and genuine
applause. We feel a real pleasure in record-.
ing the fact, because we were amongst these
who pronounced it on that occasion one of the
neatest and best dramas of modern times, and the
reputation it has achieved since that period fallY
bears out the opinion we then expressed. On the
present occasion it has been revived under the direc-
tion of the author, an announcement quite sufNcienit
to convey a correct idea of its completeness and
beauty, as it is admitted on all sides that Mr•
Boucicault is quite unapproachable in stage manage-
ment. New scenery has been painted for the drama
by Mr. F. Lloyds, and from its extreme beauty it is
apparent the artist's heart has been in the work, for
more beautiful specimens of the scenic art have never
been produced at any theatre. The brilliant moon'
light opening scene, with the distant view of Eilfe
home at Muckross Head, is perfection, and having
said that, we are at a loss for a term to adequately
describe the grand effect in the' water cave," where
Myles heroically plunges head foremost into the
water, and rises again bearing with him the appa-
rently lifeless body of the Colleen Bawn. This, the
great effect of the drama, elicited the unanimous
applause of a large and delighted audience, and
brought the act drop down amidst the greatest el'.
citetnent. The applause continued for a consider',
able period afterwards, and it was not until Mr. an,
Mrs. Boucicault, with Mr. D. Murray, who sustained
the part of Danny Mann, bowed their acknowledg-
ments that the enthusiasm was allayed. The
last act was excellently well done, and had it been
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the first night of the production of the drama instead
of its revival, the success it evoked could not have
been greater. The cast of characters was excelleult
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Of Mr. and Mrs. Boucicault, as Myles and i.rf
O'Connor, we can only say that both supported their
parts with all that skill which has stamped them
two of the greatest artists the stage possesses. Jr.
D. Murray's Danny M inn came quite up to exPee-
tation. Miss Elsworthy's Mrs. Cregan was 3:1
intense and telling performance, and we have also the
pleasure of complimenting Miss E. Barnett for her
excellent rendering of the part of Ann Chute. Mr'
Mellon made an excellent Father T a 'Tom, and Mr. ie
Neville and Mr. F. Shore as Hardress and X3ll'
Daly infused much spirit into their respective Parts.
The house was crowded in every part.

AMPHITHEATRE.
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The spirited managers of this attractive Place .r
amusement have made a complete change ain th
performances, and last evening we had the Olt
appearance of " The American Champions" in vault-
ing, horsemanship, battout leaps, trick acts, somer-
saults, performances with the barrel, globe 01!
horseback), horizontal bars, interspersed with tl's
truly wonderful performances of the trick hors
" Hiram," a pure white animal, whose intelligence'
grace, and docility must be witnessed to be fairni
comprehended or believed. The opening act -0
tumbling, by the entire company, showed a° 0
commencement the merits of the American tr°nPf,
in this department. %Vm. Conrad's tc Globe O-";
Horseback," as well as the " Barrel and Trarlebil'a
by Chas. Conrad, were specimens of agility 3/10
preservation of equilibrium that nearly upset
tit
preconceived notions of the peril of shifting
centre of gravity—a point which with the °,„
named gentleman seemed almost to reside in $ll4,
part of the sphere. Mdlle. Virginie showed t'a
most perfect control of her beautiful steed In
" trick act." The beautiful animal " Hiram" itiniPe;
dances, skips, in the most extraordinary raanl3.-ei
and concludes his performance by being o°l-0
round the arena iu a pedestal as still and erect Ilsg at
block of marble. The entire performance is of Pr"
class excellence, and deserving of the most atelv
sive patronage.

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We understand a young lady of great v%al,
talent, a pupil of the celebrated R. Allen, will short''
make her debut in London musical circles. a of
THE NEW LAW COURTS.—The demolishalo
the "shed" for the plans of the new law courts wao coon
tinned yesterday, and the place will in a few days resn
its former appearance.
ELY CATHEDRAL.—M. Abelard has now e°111.;
pletod a series of New Testament illustrative carvil32"stito
the canopies of the choir stalls at this cathedral. Ctfecl
north side some four or five more panels are still VV

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shire day a disturbance of a very gross character t°°-
place on the Heath at Newmarket. Two horses had clo°
iu collision with a third, which the Prince of Wales's "-ri:
vant was indiscreetly riding across the course just as
thatlionEtAhTerfe.:naibtriol:giell;
race was being run, and one of them was thrown t° "(
ground and appeared to be injured, when Mr. TeraPl`ttio;
gentleman residing at Harrow, but who was then styli.
with a friend, Mr. Benyon, at a village near New tided
interfered in getting it up, and shortly afterwards ha big
it over to a groom who claimed it as belonging "",„5,0
stable. Parry and Cannon, and a number of other) °°'-ot
who wow mounted, then came on the scene, and ma :,,111
attack upon Mr. Templar and Mr. Benyon, and 0013":,,ed
a cry of "Welchers" was raised, and both were Puici-ovol
by an excited crowd, and were repeatedly knocked bile
and otherwise maltreated (Mr. Templar especiallY) while
their way to the inclosura, where finally aln 01
tamed shelter from the violence of their pursuell'o,„; ionS
and Cannon appeared at the Newmarket Petty
on the 29th ult. to answer the charge of assault wit
tent to do grievous bodily harm, nod Mr. TeulPl3 1.
t.no,
trans-
then examined, and gave a detailed account of the
action, the substance of which was published at thoello_
and the case was adjourned till yesterday, uP°° thd for
derstanding that the defendants should be
trial,with the view of having the matter fully juvesti,rgover,
at the quarter sessions at Cambridge. Yesterday, 13?‘11
ap-
Mr. Salmon, of Bury, the attorney for the prosecutlo ;wee
plied for a further adjournment on the ground dna
coo
the last examination Mr. Templar's condition has bdeer of
worse, and he is now confined to the house by 31.1330i-
his medical attendant, serious symptoms Iluiripg tho
felted themselves with reference to the injuriesi°tt eaciS
head, arising from blows he received from the 1:u
having
of riding whips, and the injury to 010 groi:
.coated.
turned out more serious than was at first t'_lo. of
lilitehjef a()
The application was assented to by Mr. conunitte
:tiled
beh% fj)1:0-
Newitia.rket, and Mr. Leach, of Derby,
on
defendants, and the case was adjourned till Tues°,3o'lbeing-
-10, the defendants being liberated on bail in t"
time,