The Sun.
London, England, 1866-11-21 00:00:00

Agricultural Prospects.

Last week opened with a fine day, after much rain dur-
ing the previous night. Monday morning was threatening
and doubtful, but it held up, and no rain fell until 4 p.m.,
after which time the evening was wet; wind, S.W.; ther-
mometer, 48 deg. in the morning, up to 52 deg. at midday;
barometer, 30in., and falling. Field work was proceeded
with in most counties and went on well throughout the
day. Tuesday morning was very wet, and the rain conti-
nued up to 11 a.m., the barometer down to 29.50 in. All
field work was of course stopped by the state of the wea-
ther. From Northumberland our advicos stated that "dur-
ing the past week we have had several heavy westerly
gales, but since Saturday the weather has for the most part
been fine." Wednesday proved a clear, fine, and breezy day,
which would enable the farmers to progress with field work,
and a good finish has been effected in the wheat sowing in
all the early districts, while what had been committed to
the ground first has come up strong and healthy. Taking
the uncertainty of the weather into account, the work has
been well accomplished on all the light soils, heavy clay
land being the exception, and that at times needed more
rain than had fallen to make it friable and fit for the plough.
Our advicos from Scotland stated that the weather had
been wet and boisterous," awl that in the northernmost
part gases had been very violent and haystacks overturned.
The fluctuations of the barometer have boon very remark-
able, and a sharp frost has been experienced. Fortunately
the bulk of the potato crop is lifted, so that there has been

little damage done." Another account states: "We have
now got our harvest concluded, after excessive labour,
front the weather being very unfavourable for harvest ope-
rations, scarcely two days dry being upon end, or with
damp foggy weather. Worse harvest weather has not been
experienced in this locality in the memory of the oldest
inhabitant. Previous to the hail storm we anticipated that
the cereal crops would be an average ; but we are now
forced to alter that figure, and say that thew crops are be-
low an average. The grain and the straw are very much
damaged by the rainy weather and thunder-storm. The
turnip crop is doing well, and will be a goodone. Potatoes
are a fair crop, but rather small in size and deficient in
quality, and not quite free from disease. The pasture grass
is still green, and will most likely continue so for some
time if the weather keeps open. We conclude by saying
that the prospects of the farmers are not very encouraging,
from one drawback or another." In another report it is
remarked : " Harvest operatiois were going on along the
coast here during the months of September and October
under very trying circumstances to the farmer. The
unsettled state of the weather rendered the harvest more
protracted than for many years past, and involved farmers
in additional expense and extra labour, besides a consider-
able loss in sprouting and heating. The bulk is nearly equal
to that of last year, but the quality both of grain and
straw is deficient. The delivery of oats is free, the weight
ranging from 34 to 41 lb. per bushel. Potatoes are a fair
crop as to quantity, but in many cases considerably dis-
eased. Turnips have advanced rapidly on the past two
months, and are still sound and healthy. Cattle are now
for the most part housed for the season, by which farmers
will shortly be in a position to give a more correct estimate
of the yield than could be ventured on at present."
Thursday was a dull morning, but the day held up until
3 p.m., when slight rain fell, and the night proved Bret.and
_
On this day the rains were incessant in Lancashire
Yorkshire, causing great floods and much loss to Pre. PeLY.
on the various rivers from Manchester to Waxe
day proved
Friday morning was threatening, and the
nto 29.50 in. Our
showery, with a very low barometer,o
down
on that day
advices from the East Riding
nightY was still favourable
stated : " The weather up to Isnot:
g must in some degree
for sowing, but the rain now
falling
bracing day, after a
cause delay." Saturday was
slight frost, wind blovringupstronagly from N. ; thermometer
to 44 at noon, barometer having
in the morning, 88 deg,
favourable day for out-of-door
risen up 30.10 in.
22-A.a
most suitable for thrashing wheat,
work, as also
will 0 more encouraged to bring this
and farmers now be.
prices having so improved, and pointing to
corn forward,
be still higher. The amount returned this week was 13,142
Ors. than that of last week, which is the more sur-
prising4rlossas deliveries of all grain aro generally increased
and large in the month of November; but this year may
be the exception. The supply of barley was only 345 qrs.
less than the previous week, but 4,150 qrs. more than the
wheat returned ; and of barley there is no doubt that as
much as possible will be brought forward whilst the de-
mand is so keen upon it, with the prices of the most select
malting so very high. The Burton ale brewers have assisted
the agriculturists most materially this season in starting off
barley so well, and this has been done without loss to
themselves, inasmuch as the public are to pay for it in the
enhanced price for their ale.—Mark-lane Express.

A COLLIER'S IDEA OF A WIFE'S DUTIES.—AN
AMUSING SCENE.—A few days ago a couple went to
be married at a village church near Wakefield. The bride-
groom was a miner and was evidently one of the most
ignorant of his class, and his intended spouse was one in
the same station of life. The ceremony proceeded unin-
terruptedly until the question was put—" Wilt thou have
this woman to be thy wedded wife ?" At this point the
man turned round to the woman, and to the intense horror
of the officiating minister, coolly asked her —" Wi to clean
mi booits ?" The bride vouchsafed no answer to the in-
terrogation, and although repeated three times, each time
with greater emphasis and force, before the clergyman re-
covered from his surprise, and ordered the " fratching
Pair" Out of the edifice. This was an eventuality as as-
tounding and as unexpected to the bridegroom as his own
conduct had been to the parson, but it had the effect of
bringing him to his senses, and he piteously begged of the
clerk to ask the minister to come back, promisinglieas
mostv
abjectly to go through the ceremony "all reef"
he
wor
nobbat an ignorant mon, he said, and didn't
doin' wrung. The fact wor he and his missis w
hanswdheardh rnhoen,yd
fettle
a rumpus about booit cleanin' job and he'd
,em.
The
ne'er wed her if she did'na promise to
clergyman was at last induced to return, and after reading
the couple a lecture on the sacredness of
they were about to go through, and the. solemnthe ceremonycharacter
of the building in which theywere, proceeded with the
service, and the two were made
(neon.
It is to be hoped
that when resumed the e, the " booit" con-
troversy being adjourn“ebd e
eic
itself will not be turned
into a powerful auxiliary°iu the diseussion.—Wakfield
Journal.

THEATRE ROYAL DRITRY-LANE.—
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. CIIATTERTON.
Unequalled Combination of Attraction.
THIS EVENING (Wednesday), Nov. 21, her Majesty's
servants will perform Shakspere's Play of AS YOU LIKE
IT. Rosalind, Miss Helen Faucit; Orlando, Mr. Walter
Montgomery ; Amiens, Mr. W. Harrison ; Jaques, Mr. T.
Swinbourne ; supported by the entire strength of the Com-
pany.
On Friday, Nov. 23, Lord Lytton's Play of THE LADY
OF LYONS. Pauline Deschappelles (her original charac-
ter), Miss Helen Faucit; Claude Melnotte, Mr. Walter
Montgomery.
On Thursday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 24, the per-
formances will commence with (2/Mho's romantic Play of
FAUST, adapted by Bayle Bernard. Mephistopheles, Mr.
Phelps ; Faust, Mr. Edmund Phelps ; Valentine, Mr. W.
Harrison ; Margaret, Mrs. Hermann Vezin ; Lisa, Miss
Poole. Beverley's magnificent scenery, with increased
Orchestra and numerous Chorus.
To conclude with, each evening, Shakspere's Comedy of
KATHARINE AND PETIZUCHIO. Petruchio, Mr. T.
Swinbourne ; Katharine, Miss Isabel Adams.
Notwithstanding the unparalleled success which has at-
tended the production of Goethe's Play of "Faust," Mr.
Chatterton begs to call the attention of the public to the
fact that it can only be performed for eleven nights more
previous to the Christmas Holidays—viz., Tuesday, Thurs-
day, and Saturday of each week up toThursday, Dec. 13—
in consequence of the immense preparations necessary for
the production of the Grand Christmas Pantomime on
Boxing Night, Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Doors open at half-past six; performances commence at
seven o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET;
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckstone,

r.VIIIS EVENING, A DANGEROUS FRIEND. Messrs.
Chas. Ma hews, Howe, Kendal, Gordon, Weathersby, &o. ;
Mesdames C. Mathews, Moore, Chippendale, Laws, 11111, (to.
Followed by ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. Mr. Chas.
Mathews, Mr. Compton, Mr. Rogers, Ur Clark, &O. ; Mes-
dames C. Mathews, Hill, Wright, Colman, Sidney, &c.
After which, OUR MARY ANNE. Mr. Howe, Mr. Clark,
Miss C. Hill.

Commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Fochter.

TIIIS EVENDIG. BRUTUS AND CiESAR. Miss
Elearade.

At a Quarter before 8, the new Drama, in Four Acts, THE
LONG STRIKE, written by Dion Boucicault. The New
Scenery by Mr. T. Greive and assistants. Messrs. S. Emery,
Widiicomb, Fitzpatrick, Dalton, D. Evans, Anderson,
Newbound. Stanley, Lomas, Moreland, Andrews, Reynolds,
and J. C. Cowper.
To conclude with TWEEDLETON'S TAIL COAT.
Acting Manager, Mr. H. Barnett. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

Box-office open daily from Ten till Five.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.

_ - -
THIS EVENING, at 7, VICTORINE ; or, I'LL SLEEP
ON IT. Miss Neilson (heri7th appearance here), and Mn.
Alfred Mellon ; Messrs. Billington, Paul Bedford, Ashley,
F. Shaw, and Romor.
To conclude with HELEN; or, TAKEN FROM THE
GREEK. Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss Furtado, Miss Emily Pitt ;
Messrs. Paul Bedford, It. Phillips, F. A. Shaw, Ashley,
Eburne.

RYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and "Alanager, Mr. Geo. Vinimr.
NIN •I'H APPEARANCE OF MRS. JOHN WOOD.

THIS EVENING, a Drama, in 4 Acts, founded on the po-
pular tale by Charles Dickens, Esq., entitled BARNABY
It L UGE, adapted to the stage, and expressly for this Theatre,
by Messrs. Watts Phillips and Vining. Characters by Mrs.
John Wood, Miss Augusta Thomson, Mrs. Henry Vining,
Mrs. Chao. Horsman, and Miss Katherine Roogers ; Messr-.
Calhaem, I'. Villiers, J. G. Shore, 11. Forrester, Charles
Ilorsman, E. Shepherd, H. Mellon, C. 11. Fenton, W. R.
Robins Chapman, &c. Is', The Mystery ; 21, The Re-
cognition ; 3d, The Riot, ; 4th, Caught at Last. Entirely
new Scenery by Mr. F. Lloyds, aria Music by Mr. Charles
hall. The Drama produced under the stage direction of Mr.
Vining.
To conclude with a favourite Farce.
Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ASTLEY'S
Under the Sole Management of Mr. W. 11. C. Nation.

LAST THREE NIG ItTs of the GOLDEN DUSTMAN,
which must be withdrawn to make way tur further novelties.
THIS EVENING, Wedn. sday, Nov. 21, To-morrow
and during the week, THE ORIGINAL Dramatic Adapta-
tion of Charles Dickens's latest Wen k, " Our Mutual Friend,"
as produced by Mr. W. H. C. Nation at the Sadler's Wells
Theatre, June 16, 1863, entitled THE GOLDEN DUSTMAN,
with Nes cenery and Striking Situations. Messrs. Fer-
nandez, Atkins, W. H. Stephens ; Mesdames F. Gwynne and
Nelly Nisbett.
Concluding with Frank Talfourd's sparkling Burlesque of
ATALANTA, with additional Rhyme to suit the Times by
W. H. C. Nation Misses Nelly Nisbett, Polly Marshall,
Louise Laidlaw, and Fanny Howard.
To prevent disappointment seats should be secured in ad-
vance. No charge tor bills or booking.

HOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL
Sole rroprietor and Manager, Mr. t2et ton Parry.

THIS EVENING, LtsiltklNS LOVE LETTERS. Mr.
Bolmore ; Miss C. Saunders.
After which, Boucicault's drama of FLYING SCUD.
3Vlessrs. Neville, Belmore, Blake, Garden,Vollaire ; Mesdames
F. Josephs, C. Saunders, B. Foote, J. Fiddes.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, NEM EIBOURS. Messrs. l'arselle,
Belford, and G. Murray ; Misses Swanborough, Johnstone,
and Hughes.
After which, will be produced a Grand Burlesque of
DER FREISCIIUTZ ; or, A Good Ca-t for a Plece.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson; Mesdames Swan-
borough, Itaynham, Johnstone, and Hughes.
To conclude with BOOTS AT THE SWAN.
Commence at Seven.

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