The Sun.
London, England, 1866-02-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 24, 1866.

CHRISTY MINSTRELS,
ST. JAMES'S HALL.
EVERT EVENING at Eight, WEDNESDAYS and
SATURDAYS, at Three and Eight,—The orig nal and veri-
tably legimate cintp,iTY MI NsTRELS. First Season in
London the'e five years The only company in existence
which possesses a legal claim to the title, from the fact otitB
being the only one which retains all the marked specialities
and distinguished favourites who originally gained the re-
putation of the company first in the United Stat, s, and sub-
sequently in this country, in 1857. No other company as-
suming the title of Christy Minstrels possesses a single in-
dividual member of the least distinction who belonged to the
original troupe. The Christys (after an absence of five years)
return to London with their band strengthened and Im-
proved in every respect, their entertainment being unani-
mously pronounced by the metropolitan press to be the most
sparkling in London.
Prices of Admission—New and luxurious fauteuils, 5;. ;
stalls, 3s. • area, 2s. ; gallery, ls. ; juveniles, under twelve,
halt price 'to stalls and area only. Fauteuils and stalls may
be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
street; or at Mr. Austin's, 23, Piccadilly. -Manager, Mr.
Frederick Burgess.

T HE OXFORD,
6, OXFORD-STREET, W.

The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (Limited).
THIS EVENING, and during the Week, EXTRA
PERFORMANCES by all the available talent. Opera,
Burlesque, Pantomime, Ballet, and Comedy Every
Evening, performed by the entire company, including
Misses Russell, Fitz Henry, Barrie ; Messrs. A. St. Albyn,
W. Williams, Spagnoli, &c. THE HUNGARIANS in
their new entertainment, entitled " Kauasz es Csardas ;"
Messrs. Duriah and Davies's illustrations of Negro Life ;
the ENCHANTED HASH, eleven characters performed
by Mr. E. Marshall, the entertainment written expressly for
him by Mr. W. T. Vandervell ; the wondrous JEAN
BOND ; and a host of other talent, for which see pro-
gramme and small biIIs.—EVERY EVENING.
Admission—Area, 6d.; stalls and balcony, ls. ; private
boxes, 10s. 6d.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION,
Baker-street.
NEW ADDITIONS.—In the Chamber of Horrors are
full-length Portrait Models, taken from Life, of CHAR-
LOTTE WINSOR and STEPHEN FORWOOD, alias,
ERNEST SOUTHEY.
Open from 11 a.m. till dusk, and from 7 till 10 p.m.
Admittance, Ono Shilling; Children under 10, half-price ;
Extra Rooms, Sixpence.

ARGYLL ROOMS, WINDMILL-STREET,
Piccadilly.
The ARGYLL BAND will perform THIS EVENING,
and during the week, " La Traviata," " Rowland a Ronce-
vaux," and "Il Lucia." Solos, cornet, euphonion, and vio-
loncello, by MM. AVEleney, L. Mosca, and E. Sloman, jun.
" Clotild%Valse," and "hour-in. Hand Galop."
Conductor, M. LUIGI CURTL
Doors open at half-past 8 o'clock. Admission, is.
Manager, M. GRENET.

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHAIRIDES OIL, which speedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair. 3s. 6d, ss. 6d., and i Os.
6d..; sent tree for 54, 84, and 148 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248,
High Holborn, London.

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured
in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO.
This preparation gradually dissolves the corn in a few hours,
removing the very root. Price 4s , sent by post for 60 stamps.
—248, High Holborn, London.

ETAIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn,
London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls
Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold
at 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d. ; sent free for 54, 84, and 144
stamps. Ross's Toilet Magazine, Is. 6d., or 20 stamps.

LtREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.—
IA ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a perfect colour
immediately it is used. It is permanent, and perfectly na-
tural in effe :t. Price 3s. Ed. ss. 6J., and 10s. 6d. ; sent by
post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.

THE WELLINGTON RESTAURANT,
ST. JAMES'S STREET.
Entrance, 160, Piccadilly.
BREAKFASTS, LUNCHEONS, AND DINNERS
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Charges moderate.
An Elegant DINING ROOM for Ladies and Families.

THE IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CREDIT
ASSOCIATION (Limited).
Capital subscribed, £5,000,000.
Paid up, £500,00. Best, 75,000.
CHAIRMAN—JOHN CHAPMAN, ESQ.
MANAGERS.
Henry J. Barker, Esq., and T. Fraser Sandeman, Esq.
This Association makes ADVANCES upon approved Mer-
cantile and other Securities, and RECEIVES MONEY ON
DEPOSIT at interest for short or long periods.
DEPOSITORS for periods of not less than Three Years
may procure, on application at the Offices, Utbentures of the
Association, bearing interest at 6 per cent. per annum, pay-
able quarterly by Coupon " to bearer" attached.
W. C. WINTERBOTTOM, Secretary.
27, Lombard-street,. London, E.C.

DEAFNESS.—TheSOUND MAGNIFIER, and
Invisible Voice Conductor. It fits into the ear, not
perceptible ; the unpleasant 'sensation of singing noises in
the head is entirely removed. It affords immediate relief
to deaf persons, and enables them to hear distinctly at
church and public assemblies. Every other kind of hear-
ing instrument. Messrs. SOLOMON, 39, Albemarle-
street, Piccadilly.

BIRD'S BOTANIC ESSENCE of LIQUID
BLISTERS, for general Lameness in Horses, is
beneficial in all cases of Curbs, Splints, Spavins, Strains in
the Back, Sinews, Sore Throats, &c., and when applied in
its undiluted state may be used as a common blister. Sold
wholesale and retail in bottles, 4. 6d. each, by the proprie-
tor, W. L. Bird, 42, Castle-street, Oxford-street, London,
W., and by all druggists and patent medicine vendors in
town and country. Also Bird's Cough Balls, for chronic
coughs, broken wind, &c. Bird Fever Drinks, for colds,
shivering, &c. Bird's Purging _Mite, and every description
of Horse and Cattlo Medicine, ready prepared from the
most approved recipes. Agent for Dublin, T. Johnson, 37,
Grafton-street.

(ARNAMENTS for the MANTELPIECE, &c.
'fl A large and choice selection of Parian, Majolica,
Porcelain, Bohemian Glass, &c. Novelty, beauty, and art.
Catalogues free. ARTHUR GRANGER, importer of fancy
goods, 308, High Holborn, London, and at the Borough
German Fair, 95 and 96, High-street.

CROXALL'S PATENT MIRROR and VEN-
TILATOR is a perfect mirror or looking-glass,
mounted in various ways in a rich gilt rim, is fixed in the
crown or lining of the hat, with metal forks, which can be
easily adjusted by hatmakers or by the wearers themselves.
Don't buy your summer hats without the Patent Mirror
Ventilator. To be had at all wholesale hat and cap ware-
houses. J. B. Croxall, manufacturer, Birmingham.

WANTED LEFT-OFF CLOTHES, regi-
mentals, old jewellery, books, and miscellaneous
property of every description, for which gentlemen. will
find the best possible prices given, in ready cash, and will
be waited on at any time, on addressing, prepaid, to
JAMES HUTCHISON, 25, Red Lion-square, Holborn,
W.C. Established 1840. Parcels from the country, the
full value immediately remitted by Post Office order.

PRIZE MEDAL, 1862 —Class 27 D.
IF you desire well - polished Boots use THE
ROYAL MELTONIAN BLAGKING ; it renders
them beautifully soft, durable, and waterproof, while its
lustre equals the most brilliant patent leather. Made only
Ey E. BROWN, who has been awarded the Prize Medal
in the Exhibition of 1861 for the superior quality of his
Blacking and Varnish. Patronised by the court and nobi-
lity, and to be had of all the principal bootmakers and
shopkeepers throughout the kingdom.—Manufactory, No.
67, Princes-street, Leicester-square, London, W.

RUPTURES.—The PATENT SELF-
ADJUSTING GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectu-
ally without any complications, is recommended by the
faculty for the cure and relief of hernia. The necessary
quality of a good truss is an efficient resisting power, with-
out unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desir-
able object is alone obtained in a truss unencumbered with
straps, spiral springs, or pad behind.—J. EGG and Co., 1,
Piccadilly, W.

.4FLLIMAN'S ROYAL EMBROCATION for
HORSES (used in the Royal and most leading
Studs), for sprains, curbs, splints, sprung sinews, over-
reaches, chapped heels, windgalls, lameness ; and also for
broken knees, cuts, wounds, sore backs, and shoulders,
bruises, sore throats, and influenza. Of all chemists and
saddlers, 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. 6d. A reference can be given
to the largest horse proprietors in most towns in England.
All gentlemen should keep it ins their stable. Testimonials
post free.

BILLIARDS.—D. HARRIS baying erected, by
order of the Directors of the Metropolitan Music
Hall Billiard Booms, Edgware-road, London, two of his
improved METALLIC BILLIARD TABLES, begs most
respectfully to call attention to the superiority of those
tables, which can be seen as above, and at the Manufactory,
3, Pall-Mall-place, Pall-Mall, London, where testimonials
can be seen from many of the nobility, gentry, and secre-
taries of club-houses who have favoured D. Harris with
orders for his Metallic and Slate Billiard Tables.
N.B.—Solo Maker and Patentee of the Tubular Ribbed
Metallic Billiard Table.

rfSHE SMEE'S SPRING MATTRESS
(Tucker's Patent, or " Sommier Tucker,") price from
255., received the ONLY Prize Medal or Honourable Men-
tion given to BEDDING of any description, at the Inter-
national Exhibition, 1862.
The Jury of Class 30, in their Report, page G, N 0.2,005,
and page 11, No. 2,014, say :
" The Sommier Tucker is perfectly solid, very healthy,
and moderate in price."
"A combination as simple as it is ingenious."
"A bed as healthy as it is comfortable."
To be obtained of most respectable Upholsterers and
Bedding Warehousemen, or wholesale of the Manufacturers,
WILLIAM SMEE & SONS, Finsbury, London, E.C.

SALMON AND TROUT FISHING.—
CHARLES FARLOW, Manufacturer, 191, Strand,
near Temple-bar, invites anglers to inspect his large and
varied STOCK of superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT,
and SPINNING RODS ; salmon, lake, and trout flies ;
improved reels and lines. Artificial baits in every variety.
Superior stout salmon and extra fine silkworm gut. Flies
dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and
made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent in London
for Phillips's Dublin Hooks, and Brown's Phantom Min-
nows. Prize Medal 1862.

FLEY'S SPORTING AMMUNITION—
.I comprising Patent Wire Cartridges for killing game
at long distances, Double Waterproof Central Fire Caps,
insuring the rapid ignition of the gun in all weathers, and
chemically prepared Felt Gun Waddings to prevent the
leading of the barrels. Breech-loading shot Cartridge
Cases, &c., &c.—ELEY BROTHERS, London. -Wholesale only.

THE ST. PANCRAS IRON WORK COM-
PANY, Old St. Pancras-road, N.W., Solo Patentees
and Manufacturers of
Patent Wrought-iron Stable Fittings.
Patent Economic Hay Rack.
Varnel's Patent Mangers.
Patent Collar Bar Iron Hurdles.
Gates, Conservatories, Iron Work.
Illustrated Catalogues Free.

CORDING'S WATERPROOFS
ARE THE ONLY ONES TO BE RELIED UPON.

CORDING'S ORIGINAL DREADNOUGHT
COATS.

CORDING'S 12oz.

HUNTING COATS.

CORDING'S CELEBRATED SNIPE
SHOOTING BOOTS.

CORDING'S FISHING BOOTS and
STOCKINGS.

CORDING'S GIG and BOX APRONS.

CORDING'S WATERPROOFS for the
TROPICS. 231, Strand, Temple Bar.

JOHNSON & CO., WHITE LEAD, PAINT,
tl and COLOUR MANUFACTURERS,
OLD FORD, BOW, LONDON, E.

JOHNSON & CO.'S WHITE LEAD,
£32 per Ton.

JOHNSON & CO.'S WHITE LEAD,
£3O per Ton.

OHNSON & CO.'S WHITE LEAD,
£2B per Ton.