The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-13 00:00:00

to desist, but they waved their handkerchiefs, and
shouted to the persons in the pit and gallery. The
defendant was the most violent of the lot, and he
was compelled to eject him from the theatre, and
take him into custody.
Mr. Burcham—Did you see the defendant
smoking ?
Herrington—No, sir, but when I entered the box
he smelt very strong of smoke.
Defendant—l did not smoke, but two of my
friends did, and I could not help that ; and I never
sat in the front of the box.
Mr. Burcham (to Herrington)—Was the defen-
dant sober ? _

Herrington—Yes, sir, he appeared to be so, as
well as two of his friends, but the other was under
the influence of liquor, and he was the best behaved
of the lot. (Laughter.)
Mr. Burcham—Was the prisoner shouting ?
Herrington—Yes, sir. He was calling out to the
audience in the pit as well as in the gallery. The
cries were " Turn them out, turn them out," and
for some time the uproar was so great that the
performances could not be gone on with.
Defendant—l was not very noisy, and I did not
smoke.
Mr. Burcham—lt is quite clear that your con-
duct was very disgraceful, and I am surprised that
a gentleman in your position of society should set
such a bad example. You must pay a fine of 20s.
The fine was immediately paid.

LAMBETH.—A poor woman named Newell,
living at 21, Stangate-street, Westminster-road,
applied to Mr. Norton for advice in reference to
her daughter, who had left her, house since Wed-
nesday last, and whom she had not seen since, or
been able to trace, in spite of constant inquiries.
She stated that her daughter, who was about 18
years of age, had previously been engaged as a
dancer at the Olympic Theatre. Afterwards she
got an engagement at her Majesty's Theatre ; and
in April last Mr. Massol, the ballet master, had her
bound as an apprentice to him for three years, the
terms being that she was to have £lB for the first
year, £2O for the second, and £22 for the third.
On the bankruptcy of Mr. Lumley some disagree-
ment took place respecting the agreement. Ulti-
mately the indentures were given up to Mr. Mas-
sol, on payment of £4 10s. By this time engage-
ments had been made at all the theatres for the
Christmas pieces, and her daughter was unable to
get occupation. Her daughter was much depressed
in spirits through this, and wrote a note to a lady
requesting her to make interest with Mr. Massol
to obtain practice for her. She left her home on
the Wednesday in question with the avowed
intention of delivering this note.
After hearing the poor woman's statement, Mr.
Norton expressed a hope that the publicity given
to the matter would have the effect of procuring
some information about her daughter, and handed
her a half-sovereign from the poorbox.

WANDSWORTH.—The young woman Ann
Collyer, late servant in the employ of Mr. Charles
Mellor, a very aged and infirm gentleman, of West-
hill, Wandsworth, was brought before Mr.
Ingham for final examination on the charge of
wilfully setting fire to her master's house on the
morning of Tuesday, the 28th ult., whereby it was
completely destroyed.
The full particulars of this mysterious case have
already appeared in this journal.
Mr. Haynes again attended for the prisoner, at
the instance of Mr. Mellor.
Mr. Taylor (chief clerk)—Is there any further
evidence ?
Payne (the officer)—No sir, none; all the wit-
nesses have been examined.
Mr. Haynes—ln that case, sir, I should like to
know what you intend to do in the matter ?
Mr. Ingham—There is no further evidence, and
as the case is complete I shall send the prisoner for
trial.
Mr. Haynes—As that is your intention, I shall
beg leave to reserve what observations I may have
to make for the other court.
Mr. Ingham—Very well, Mr. Haynes ; now let
the witnesses be sworn separately.
There were nine witnesses, and. Mr. Taylor then
proceeded to read over the depositions, which were
exceedingly voluminous.
Upon the completion of the case the prisoner was
fully committed to take her trial at the next sessions
of the Central Criminal Court.