The Sun.
London, England, 1859-02-05 00:00:00

!Tr OF LONDON THEATILE.

for the drama, under the title of " Waiting
Picturelto) Verdict," taken from Soloman's celebrated
t., has been produced at this well-conducted
eornshment with signal success. We never re-
-B:e4—aeterte,wistonessing such a complete triumph. In
tiZeral scenes there is scarcely a dry eye in the
impressive is the acting of Mr. W.
rle and Mr. Edmiston Shirrs. The latter gen-
:1:0401 is rising rapidly in public favour, whilst
47. Searle is firmly established. The acting,
410, of Miss Augusta Clifton is thoroughly
flPreciated by the audience, if we may judge
lyric;Ptlia the applause she nightly receives. The
ic acting of Mr. William Gommersal and
I •
th. A . Victor is a gem, perfectly' convulsing
4,e., audience, especially in their duets. Mr. Saville
and Mrs. Archer made the most of two very un-
fis qaant parts. The piece is admirably mounted;
'4le trial scene is the most perfect set ever witnessed
411n,the stage, and carried out most fearfully true to
l'e The picture is most excellently struck.
its elson Lee's 205th comic pantomime continues
for ''Ll'illPhant career. We advise all who wish
binl:o a first-class entertainment to visit the City
Lee
en Theatre, Messrs. Johnson and Nelson L
11:i'; capital caterers.

,t,_TEBF,IMONIAL TO THE EDITOR OF THE " LAW
t been to the " Editor of the
4447!w,,a.1esta:ejsutisreenial from
presented of
the Solicitors of. England
a ri.„1..,-"mes. It is a large silver centrepiece) consistingF.,,,
~..."'_'l43' chased vase standing on a square plinth, with o
,--4 els for the inscription and armorial bearings. It is sup-
ITew!ed by four heraldic horses in frosted silver. The in-
t:44°ll is as follows :—The Testimonial of the Solicitors
,„_ neand and Wales, to Edward William Cox, Esq., Pre"
i7vouOted in recognition of his unwearied and successful en-
rs, as Editor of " the Law Tunes," to promote the
elluelltal, moral and of
advancement of their branch of
Legal Profession. 1858. It was designed and menu-
-47:-'nred by Mr. Metcalf Ho it
of 202, Bishopsgate-
'o3et on whose taste and skill it reflects the greatest
menu-
re
4, Professor W. Stern dale Bennett's new cantata,
141111° 14aY Queen," will be performed at the St. James's
o-,,;' On Wednesday evening next, February 9th, on which
togiSit,en Mr. Sims Reeves will sing the tenor music for the Dr, iq'nle in London. This will be the first performance of
4ti h' ennett's extremely clever work since its representa-
-IZ,!`„tYindsor Castle, and there can be no doubt that the
htte-'„isE alreacii excited will ensure a large and fashionable
41;44.,tiee• he band and choir of the Vocal Association., rrnee-rize direction of M. Benedict, will number 400 per-
`ak,,,
eay, „,',L ACCIDENT.—An accident, we regret to
da,,, -.ezuled with fatal consequences, occurred on Thurs-
-143, 14 connection with the opening of Parliament. A.
Rre,4ll.aroed Margaret Bruce, who resided at Kingslant de-t
44(1 li was standing near the corner of Parliament-s re 0
ti•olvdi;dge-street, to witness the procession, where th
ancl
~,,h as very dense, when suddenly a rush took place,
Wao Le Was forced to the ground, and when extricated she
dek,,, an insensible condition She was taken without
stunf ‘e Westminster Hospital., and attended by the house
4'3°ll' W 4 PrnnolUteed life to be extinct.