The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-29 00:00:00

THE OXFORD.

As a mere sight, irrespective of the amusement, the
Oxford now presents a gorgeous picture. The hall has
been completely redecorated, from the entrance hall to the
remotest corners of the northern end of the building. The
embellishments are in what is known as the Italian style,
and the free use of primary colours presents an effect strik-
ing in detail, but very harmonious in combination. They
have been executed by Mr. Land, of Cannon-street, and
are the general theme of admiration. Seen from the eas-
the hall, palatial in its architectural propor-
tern gallery,tions,
has a magnificent appearance, and it would be
a fitting interior for any ceremonial however grand.
Mr. Morton asks for an expression of opinion upon
these decorations, and by general consent but
one verdict seems to be passed upon them—that
they are a great and successful artistic effort. A novel
feature has been introduced into what it is the fashion to
call the auditorium. A promenade has boon carried round

the outer circle of the hall, and thus a good opportunity is
afforded of moving about, whilst some luxurious settees in
crimson velvet give resting accommodation for those who
wish to look on. This alteration will probably meet with
the approbation of the majority of the visitors to the
Oxford. Since we last entered this hall two novelties
appearsx the entertainments. Every credit is due to Mr.
Jonghmans for his persistent endeavour to elevate the
standard of musical taste in the music-hall. After in-
troducing a great variety of first-class operatic music, heard
under his baton for the first time in this country, he had
the courage and the laudable ambition to place before the
audience Beethoven's music to tho "Ruins of Athens," for
the performance of which musical director and vocalists
(Miss Barrio and Mr. Marler being the principals) deserve
much praise ; but it is in no disparagement of Mr. Jongh-
man's desire to introduce the highest character of music
at the Oxford that we venture to think that a secularised
Exeter-hall would yield more conscientious attention to
Beethoven's beautiful strains than the Oxford Music-
hall, whose patrons prefer amusement to edification.
Our attention has been drawn to three first-class American
acrobats, the Brothers Hanlon, whose feats of daring and
agility are of extraordinary merit. If anything can dimi-
nish the dislike which the timid and the thoughtful feel
for physical displays which jeopardise life and limb, it is
the case with which they aro performed. In the case of the
Brothers llanlon the power they exhibit is in inverse pro-
portion to the apparent trouble of tho performance. They
crack jokes whilst they aro turning somersaults and taking
leaps, which aro of a magnitude to ruffle even tho serenity
of a Curtius.

ACCIDENT IN TILE HUNTING FIELD TO TILE
DUKE OF RUTLAND.— An accident occurred on Thursday
to his Grace the Duko of Rutland while out with his pack.
The meet was at the Three Queens, between Belvoir and
Stoke Rochford, and the horse of his grace, while in the
act of taking a fence, stumbled and fell, throwing his
rider with great force. Assistance was of course imme-
diately rendered, and his grace, who was so much shaken,
with difficulty remounted. He proceeded to Stoke, there
to await further convenience for his removal to the castle.
This is the third severe fall which the noble duke has
sustained.

CHILD MURDER. SENTENCE OF DEATH.
Letitia Dordy, a middle-aged woman, was yesterday, at
the Crown Court, St. George's Hall, Liverpool, found
guilty of the wilful murder of her new-born female child,
and Mr. Justice Mellor passed sentence of death upon the
prisoner.