The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-22 00:00:00

STRANGE SCENE A 7' THE STRAND
711EATRE.
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Last night the greatest confusion was created at this
theatre by the conduct of a party of gentlemen, the occu-
pants of a private box. The curtain having rose upon the
new burlesque in which Mrs. Selby sustains the part of
Queen Elizabeth, a large funeral wreath of immortelles was
thrown to her, which produced such effect upon the lady
that she was compelled to retire before she could proceed
with her part. The audience rose and loudly demanded
the expulsion of the offenders, who, after some difficulty,
were ejected from the theatre.

This morning Mr. and Mrs. Charles Selby and Mr.
Swanborough, the stage manager of the theatre, attended
before Mr. Henry, the police magistrate, to ask his worship's
advice as to the best course to be adopted to obtain repara-
tion for the insult.

Mr. Charles Selby, on entering the witness-box, said—l
have taken the liberty of appearing here to ask your wor-
ship's advice under the following circumstances. Last
night, immediately on Mrs. Selby making her appearance
on the stage of the Strand Theatre, in the part of Queen
Elizabeth, in the Christmas burlesque, a large funeral
wreath of i,nmortclles was thrown to her by some parties in
one of the private boxes.
Mr. Henry—Did you see it thrown ?
Mr. Selby—No, sir.

Mr. Henry—We had better, then, hear Mrs. Selby.
Mrs. Selby said—Last evening, immediately on making
my appearance in the burlesque, a funeral wreath of inz-
mortelles was was thrown at my feet. I felt much hurt at
such an insult, and became so agitated that I was prevented
proceeding with my part for some time. Before I had
scarcely recovered from the effects of the first insult,
another of the objectionable wreaths of still larger dimen-
sions was thrown. I again became very much agitated,
which the audience perceived. I picked up one of the
wreaths and threw it indignantly aside, after which the
audience rose en masse and demanded the expulsion of the
offenders. The confusion was very great, and it was not
until Mr. Swanborough forcibly ejected them from the
theatre that quiet was restored. The parties, on being
asked, gave their cards, and it is to know the best course to
be adopted that we have troubled your worship.
Mr. Henry—You can summon -the parties for an assault.
Mr. Selby—My object is to obtain an ample apology.
The insult was publicly given, and the apology should be
as publicly published in the newspapers.
Mr. Swanborough, the stage manager, said—Last even-
ing the scene described by Mrs. Selby occurred at the
theatre. After having obtained possession of the wreath, I
proceeded to the box from whence it came, but before
reaching it I heard a loud commotion in front of the cur-
tain—the throwing the second wreath, I learnt, was the
occasion of it. I remonstrated with the gentlemen on their
insulting conduct, and ejected them from the theatre. I
was afraid to give them into custody, as I had been pre-
viously told that if I did so I should render myself liable
to an action for false imprisonment.

Mr. Henry—Do you think they were sober ?
Mr. Swanborough—l should say they were. They gave
me their cards, and I told them if they did not attend at
the theatre to-day I should take proceedings against them.
They said they would be there by 12 o'clock, so until after
that hour I cannot give their names, as I promised not to
do so. In the event of their not coming I will hand the
cards to Mr. Selby, and he can do whatever he chooses.
Mr. Selby—My object in attending, sir, was to loam
whether I could take out a warrant for an assault. It is
probable that these parties may come to the theatre at the
hour appointed, and may make what they may call' an
ample apology. They may call it the throwing of a bouquet
—which is looked upon as a compliment.
Mr. Henry-=-Yes, but then this is not a bouquet. This
is a funeral wreath.

Mr. Selby—Such an occurrence quite shocked Mrs.
Selby's feelings. I understand your worship will grant
me a warrant for the unmanly outrage.
Mi. Henry—Most readily. .
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Mr. Selby—lt is just possible the parties may attend at
the hour appointed, and make what they consider an
apology. They may say she's only an actress—that it was
a bouquet, and that they are very sorry ; but that will not
satisfy me.

Mr. Henry—Of course not. Mr. Swanborough has got
the names of the parties, who, he says, aro officers in the
army, and, if they don't come and do all you think proper,
return to this court and I will grant you a summons to
compel them to attend here.

Mr. Selby—l have to thank you, sir, for your attention.
We should not have troubled you if we had known you had
the power of granting a summons under such circumstances.
Mr. Henry—Oh yes, I havo ; but you are not
limited to that. Throe courses aro open to you. You havo
the option of taking out a summons from this court, and if
the offence is proved, a penalty of £5 may be inflicted ; you
can indict them at the sessions ; or you can bring an action
for compensation. I am quite ready to grant you the sum-
mons, if the parties should fail to keep the appointment at
the appointed time.

lia-ving thanked the magistrate, Mr. and Mrs. Selby re-
fired from the court.

At :the hour appointed the three gentlemen attended
at the Strand Theatre and tendered to Mr. Selby an ample
apology. The incident had, they said, merely been done
as a freak, without the slightest intention to insult Mrs.
Selby.

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

COVENT GARDEN.

The supplies of vegetables have been somewhat exten-
sive for the time of year, and the show of fruit is rather
large. On the whole, a fair business has boon transacted,.
at full quotations. Current rates are as follows :

FRUIT.

O. d. s. d.
Cherries, per lb.. 0 oto 0 0
Filberts, per lb .. 0 6to 0 9
Cobnuts, per lb 08to 1 0
Almonds, per bus 24 oto 0 0
Walnuts, per 100 2 . 6to 0 0
Figs, per d0z..... 0 oto 0 0
Strawberries, prpto oto 0 0
Gooseberries, sv. 0 oto 0 0
'Currants, per do. 0 oto 0 0
Plums, per do. .. 0 oto 0 0
Greengages, pr do. 0 oto 0 0
Raspberries, pr ptlo oto 0 0
VEGETABLES.
Greens, dz bunch 2 6to 3 01 Shallots, per lb 0 6to 0 8
Cabbages, pr do. 1 oto 1 4 Horseradish, pbn 1 6to 3 0
Savoy do., pr do. 1 oto 1 4 iParsley, per ditto 0 2to 0 4
Cauliflowers. pdz 4 oto 6 0 Celery, per ditto 1 oto 1 6
Brocoli, per 1 oto 1 6 Beet, per doz. 1 6to 2 0
Old potatoes,p tOn 2 10to 5 0 Parsnips, per do. 0 oto 0 0
New ditto, per lb 0 oto 0 0 Small salad, p. pn, 0 oto 0 0
Peas, per 4 sieve 0 oto 0 0 Mushroonis,p potl 1 oto 1 6
Turnips, dz bunch 4 oto 6 0 Artichokes, pr dz 4 oto 6 0
Carrots, pr bunch 0 3to 0 5 Cabbage letts,p sc 0 oto 0 0
Cucumbers 0 9to 1 0 Endive, per score 1 oto 1 6
Garlic, per lb
Sorrel, per sieve 0 oto 0 0 Tomatoes, pr Ii sv 2 6to 5 0
Spinach, hf. -sv 0 9to 1 0 Walnuts, per 100 0 oto 0 0
Brus. sprouts, 11. s. 1 3to 1 9 i Chillies, per ditto 0 oto .0 0
Old onions, dz bun 1 oto 1 0 Capsicums, per do 0 oto 0 0
New do., per bun 0 oto 0 0 Rhubarb, per bun 1 oto 1 6
French beans, h.c. 2 oto 4 0 Asparagus, pr do. 0 oto 0 0
Leeks, per bunch 0 2to 0 3 Sea kail, per pun. 0 oto 0 0

s. d. s. d.
Pine apples, peril) 3 oto 6 0
Colonial do., each 0 oto 0 0
Grapes, per 1b 2 oto 4 0
Foreign do 1 oto 2 0
Melons, each
Peaches, per doz
Nectarines, per dz 0 oto 0 0
Apples, per -bush. 2 oto 5 0
Pears, per sieve 0 6to G. 0
Oranges, per 100 3 6to 10 a
Lemons, per 100 3 6to 7 0
Apricots, per doz 0 oto 0 0