The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-24 00:00:00

MONT BL ANC TO-NIGHT AT 8, and
TO-MORROW AFTERNOON AT 3.

CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall.
TWO HUNDRED AND FORTIETH ENTERTAIN-
MENT.—Many Patrons of the Christy's having been unable to gain
admission owing to the limited numbers of Stet's, they have now
introduced an extra row, which will afford more comforts to their
uumenus patrons.—Evening at 8, and on caturday Morning,
commencing at 3. Prices—Boxes, 11. Is.; Stalls, 35.; Area, 25.;
Back, Is.

ADELAIDE GALLERY, Adelaide-street,
West Strand.— GRAND CASlNO.—Licensed pursuant to
Act of Parliament. with BIGNELL'S celebrated band ; formerly con-
cluded by the late EMILE LAURENT, now conducted by Mons. La-
neorrE, of Paris ; principal cornet-a-piston, M. Borricorrar ; I. eader,
Mr. CHARLES HALL. Admission, Is. Doors open at half-pastB.
The above band is at the service of the Nobility and Gentry for Pri-
vate Balls, &c., &c.—Apply by letter to R. R. BIGNELL, Argyll
Rooms, Great Windmill-street, St. James's.

DR. KAHN'S MUSEUM AND GALLERY
13 F sort NC E, 3, Tichborne-street, Haymarket.
LECTURES daily by Dr. KAHN, and by Dr. SEXTON, illus-
trated with Brilliant Experiments, Dissolving Views upon a new
principle, kc.—Open (for Gentlemen only) from 12 till 5 and from
7 till 10.—Admission, Is. Illustrated Hand-book, Sixpence. Pro-
gramme Gratis. Dr. Kahn's Nine Lectures and a Programme
scat post free on the receipt of twelve stamps.

ST. JAMES'S HALL INA.IIGURATION.—
The Opening of the Hall will be celebrated by TWO GRAND
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, in aid of the Funds of the MID-
DLESEX HOSPITAL, on Thursday Evening nest, the 25th March,
and on Saturday Evening, the 27th March, 1858, under the Special
Patronage of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, H.R.H. the
Prince Consort, K.G., the Duchess of Kent, 11.R.H. the
Duchess of Cambridge, H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, K G , H.R.H.
the Princess Mary of Cambridge, and also His Grace the Duke of
Northumberland, K.G., the President of the Middlesex Hospital.—
The following distinguished Artistes have been engaged for the oc-
casion : -Madame Rudersdoiff, Madame Weiss, Miss St Bbach,
Madame Sherrington Lemmens, Madame Borchert, Miss Dolbi',
and Miss Arabella Goddard ; Signor Luchesi, Mr. Montem Smith,
Mr. Lockey. Mr. Weiss, Mr. Santley, Mr. Thomas, Herr Deck, Sig-
nor Matti, Herr Monique, Mr. Benedict. and the Vocal Association
(consisting of 300 Voices). Programme for Thursday, March 25.
Part I.—" The National Anthem ;" "Hymn of Praise," Stens!, Issolm.
Part 11. Coronation Anthem, "The King shall Rejoice," Handel;
Cantata, "God, thou art great," Spohr ; Trio. "Benedictus "Cheru-
bini ; Solo and Chorus, "I cieli immensi narrano," Marcsllo ;
Motett, " Ave Verum," Mozart ; Final Chorus, " Hallelujah "
(The Mount of Olives), Beet oven.—Programme for saturday,
March 27th. Part I.—Overture, " Lsonora," Beethoven ; Quer-
tett, "Over the dark blue waters" (Oberon), C. M. von Weber
Aria. In diesen heil'gen Hellen " (Zauberfiote), Mozart ; Part-
Song for Eight Voices, "This House to love is holy" (first time of
performance), Meyer' eer ; Duet, " flans les defiles des Montagnes "
(Los Diamants de la Couronne). Auber ; Concerrstuck, Pianoforte ;
C. H. von Weber ; Part-Song, " Sleep, gentle lady," Sir H. Bishop ;
the music t Sbakspeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendels-
sohn. Mr. Albert Smith-has most kindly offered to intro-ince a song
between the parts. Part 11. - Festival ()cerium Bene Jet; Quartett
and Chorus, "Alai= ell cvviva" (Euryanthe), C. M vrn. mreber
Canzonet, "The Spirit's Song," Haydn; Solo, Violoncello. Platt!
Recitative, "The Queen's Greeting ;" Song with Burden," Beautiful
way (May Day). G. A. Macfarren ; Part-Song for Male V. ices,
" The Three Rose," Suabian National Air ; Duet, " 0 la belle im-
niantinente " (Betly), Donizetti ; Fandango, Violin, with Orchestral
Amompaniments (first time of performance), Molique ; Diiet," Sull'
aria" (Nozze di Figaro), Mozart ; Song, "I am a roamer" (eon and
Stranger), Mendelssohn ; Coronation March (Le Prophete), Meyer-
beer. Organist, Mr. George Cooper; Conductor, Mr. Benedict.
Prices of Tickets for each Concert :—Area Stalls, One Guinea; Re-
served Seats, Area and Balcony, Half-a-Guinea ; Unreserved Seats
in the Area and Balcony, Five Shillings; Upper Gallery, Halt-a-
Crown. Tickets may be obtain, dat Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and Co.,
Regent-street; Messrs. Chappell's, Messrs. Leader and Cock, New
Bond-street; Mitchell's Royal Library, 33 Old Bond-street ; Messrs.
Keith and Prowse. 48 Cheapside ; from the Secretary at the Hos-
pital ; and at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Doors will be opened
at Half-past Seven o'clock, and the performance commence at Eigb
o'clock.

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of grace.

THE LIVERPOOL and LONDON
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moderate, the settlement of claims liberal and prompt. The Losses
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OFFICERS PROCEEDING TO INDIA,
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The Directors also advance Loans on good security for temporary
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The Colonial have Agencies in every British Colony, where Pre-
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