The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-15 00:00:00

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

The revival of " Faust and Marguerite" con-
tinues to attract full and fa,hionable audiences to
this house. Perhaps the talent of Mr. Charles
Kean has seldom been more aptly displayed than
as the all-powerful, wily, arch-fiend, in the mortal
shape of Mephistopheles. He identifies the sinister
malice of the fallen angel, with the plausible exte-
rior of human reason, in a manner that impresses
all who witness the personitioition, with a strong
sense of the actor's vivid conception.
One of the chief excellencies that distinguishes
the Lucifer of Mr. Kean is the total absence of all
attempt at vulgar, exaggerating burlesque, which
such a character might easily induce a less re-
fined actor to merge into. Let Mr. Kean
play what part he may, from Hamlet downwards,
we ate sure to find the "gentleman' predominating
in the histrionic development ; and in no instance
is this individual trAit more ostensibly displayed,
than tin his Mephistopheles, being at once suffi-
ciently crafty and terrible to qualify him for the
lowest Pandemonium, yet without betraying a
taint of coarseness that cou'd startle or offend the
most- iiistidiuus lawn-robed battier. rine whole
cast of the piece is in keeping with the correct
tas' e and judgment of the '• ruling power." Mr.
David Fisher is as go )d a Faust as the slender
materials he has to employ will allow him to be.
Mr. Catbcait's Valentine is earnest and vigorous;
and Miss Le cl*rq's Marguerite is charming enough to
afford a tangible excuse for human frailty. The Siebel
of Mr. Saker is, perhaps, rather too potently charged
with broad farce ; and a " toning down" would
give much greater effect to the part. Thelifortha
of. Mrs. Winstanley deserves especial notice ; for,
like every portraiture entrusted to the hands of
this talented actress, it is carefully and consistently
given. The " makeup" of the old woman is artis-
tically typical of the objectionable duenna position
she holds, without being severely repulsive ; and
her acting throughout, exhibits true professional
kuowl• dge and diligent study. The " side dishes'
of "Samuel in Search of Himself," and "The Stock
Exchange," are so very light, that the process of
brain digestion attending them, is not likely to
endanger the mental health of the consumers ; but
The Princess's does not pin its faith or is fame on
Farce,
and wins sufficient "golden opinions" with-
out paying court to Momus as well as Melpomene.

3118 S ARABELLA. GODDARD'S SOIREES.

Miss Goddard has attained that high degree of
perfection in the executive phase of music, which
stamps her as a first rate artiste, and the series of
soirees she is giving are among the most recherche
and gratifying attractions, to those who are not
prone to indulge in pleasures of an average class.
We attended the first concert of the second series
last evening at Willis's Rooms, and derived an
exquisite amount of delight from the combination
of the most eminent professional talent and the
selection of choice and classic subjects. Miss God-
dard and Mr. Sainton (violin) opened the concert
with a Sonata in E fiat, by Mozart, followed by
Hummell's last Sonata in D. The works of Hum-
mel! are well worthy of the attention of our finest
musicians ; and Miss Goddard has displayed
equal taste and discrimination in making us
better acquainted with this great composer.
Bach's "Euga Scherzando," in conjunction with
the great Fuge in A minor, were executed by Miss
Goddard in a style that left nothing to be wished
for. Her power of manipulation, delicacy of ex-
pression, and brilliancy of touch, place her in the
first rank of pianistes, and the applause bee:owed
on her performance, testified that her efforts were
thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed. A glorious
specimen of Beethoven's genius was afforded in
his Sonata in A, the difficulties of which were ren-
dered with facile ease and finish by Miss Goddard.
The concert was concluded with the Quartet in NI
minor by Mendelssohn, achieved by the united aid
of the gifted planiste, M. Sainton (violin), Herr
Goffrie (viola), and Signor Piatti (violoncello). A
greater musical treat we never experienced; a treat
which was fully participated in, by a crowded and
dish, guished audience.

The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and family wi/
leave Bovvhill, Selkirkshire, for Montagu House, White-
hall, on the 24th inst.
The Duke and Duchess of Montrose and Lady Agnes
Graham come to town early in the ensuing week for the
season.

Fiances Marchionness of Londonderry and Lord
Adolphus Vaoe Tempest, M.P., have arrived at the
Pavilion Hotel, Folke-itone, from Boulogne.
Marquis and Marchioness of Cloolmondeley ar-
rivtd on Carlton House-terrace 3eiterday, from tThol-
mor.deley Castle, Cheshire.

--- The Marquis and Marchioness of AilesburY hive ar-
rived in town, from Savernake Lodge, near Marl-
borough
Earl and Countess of Digby have arrived at
The
Claridge's Hotel,
Viscount and Viscountess Combermere have returned
to town from Combermere Abbey, Cheshire.
'Vi count Falmouth has left the Clarendon for Mere-
worth Castle, near Maidstone.
Lord Chew.uo 1343 arrived at the Pavilion Hotel,
F .Iktston e.