The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-30 00:00:00

THE LAUNCH OP THE LEVIATHAN.

A. third, and we are happy to Bay, successful attempt
was made on Saturday partially to launch the Leviathan,
which ie now considerably advent...? 4. ner way to the
water. The intention to effect the launch was kept a
still closer secret than the second attempt, and even the
workmen in the yard were scarcely aware of the inten-
tb neintil the ship bad n.oved some distance. Since the
last occasion the buttresses of the hydraulic ram had
been considerably strengthened, and every precaution
was taken to prevent anything like disappointment again
occurring. The operations commenced about a quarter
past ten, under the direction of Mr. Brunel and Captain
Harri.,on. Their first efforts were directed to get the
head of the ship in a line with the stern, the fore part
being about 25 inches in advance of the stern towards
the water. The hydraulic presses were applied, and in
less than a minute the huge ship began gradually to
move, and in the course of half an hour she bad got
into a straight position, having moved rather more than
two feet forward. Tue more difficult task of forcing her '
down the ways was then commenced, and the strength-
ened buttresses for the hydraulic rams proved fully
equal to the pressure brought to bear upon them. The
four powerful hydraulic presses were simultaneously put
into action, and a strain put upon the chains. The ship
almost immediately obeyed the immense power which
bore upon her, and began to move gently down, a little
more than an inch a minute. One of the mooring chains
gave way at an early period, but this did not in the least
affect the progress of the ship. Tee presses and chains
were kept in full play, and the ship continued her move-
ment down the ways. At two o'clock she had moved
bodily seven feet two inches, in addition to the two feet
she had pr“giessed forward at her bows. The operations
were continued until half-past four, by which time the
ship had .noved altogether 15 feet 4 inches forward, .
and 13 feet aft, having travelled squally stem and
stern. Ater the vessel had moved a short distance, the
iron ways were carefully examined, and it was found that
on the spot on which the ship had rested for so long, the
metal had not become in the least laminated, and that
the supposed friction of the two oppesing iron surfaces
bad been greatly exaggerated. There was a very strong
opinion prevalent, after the failure of the second attempt,
that the cradle had become friction bound, and the coun-
tenances of Mr. Brunel and Capt. Harrison were seen
to brighten considerably when the Leviathan gave an
indication of vitality, and moved the first inch on its
course. The progress of the vessel was so completely
under control, and so gradual, that its advance could
not be distinguished except by the most minute obser-
vation. The plan adopted for recording the progress
was a very simple one. A long board at the stem and
another at the stern, placed parallel with the ways, was
marked in inches, and men stationed at each end
" sc,rod" the slow and otherwise imperceptible motion
of the huge mass as it moved onward. The entire dis-
tance to be travelled on the ways is about 300 feet, and
it its c xpected that on Tuesday evening or Wednesday
morning next the Leviathian will be safely moored off
Deptford dockyard. The operations will be resumed
' this morning, and continued without intermission until
the work is completed.

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Being

lIEA MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—
M. JULLIEN'S ANNUAL BALI
MASQUE, TO NIGHT 'MONDAY, Nov. 30. _ I

M. JULLIEN has the honour to announce that his GRAND
ANNUAL BAL MASQUE will, this year, take place at Her
:Majesty's Theatre, THIS EVENING, MONDAY, Nov. 30.
M. Jullien's present Bal Masque will be given with the
same splendour as has been displayed in those magnificent
fetes he has presented to the public on previous occasions ;
fetes which have unanimously been pronounced as unsur-
passed in Europe. It will take place at Her Majesty's
Ti: eatre—an establishment so famous for the splendid balls
which have been given within its walls under the most dis-
linonished patronage. M. Jullien is determined' that this,
his Nineteenth Bal Masque in England, shall equal, if not
excel, any of its predecessors in brilliancy and splendour.
The Orchestra will comprise 110 musicians—Conductor, M.
The newest and most fashionable music will be played, in-
cluding M, Jullien's " Indian Quadrille," which has achieved
such signal success during the present season, and several
new Waltzes, Polkas, and Quadrilles, composed expressly by
7M. Jullien for his Concerts and for this occasion.
The dances will be regulated by 14 Maltres des Ceremonies,
*hose arrangements will be strictly carried out.
No one will be admitted except in evening dress or fancy
costume. This regulation will be strictly adhered to.
The whole theatre will be ornamented with garlands and
wreaths of flowers, in gold, silver, and colours. For this pur-
'Jose Messrs. Chabot and Co., who were charged with the
decorations for the grand ball at the reception of the Empe-
ror Napoleon 111., Stuttgart, have been engaged at a great
expense, and will arrive in England expressly to arrange, at
Her Majesty's Theatre, a display, which will be seen for the
first time in this country.
Mr. Nathan, of Castle-street, Leicester-square, has been
appointed Costumier to the Bal.
Tickets for the ball, 10s. 6d. Tne prices of admission for
spectators (for whom the audience portion of the theatre will
he set apart) will be, dress circle, ss. ; gallery stalls, 2s. 6d.
Private boxes from 3/. 3s. and upwards. Persons taking
private boxes will have the privilege of passing to and from
the hall-room without extra charge. Ticket for the ball,
places, and private boxes, may be secured at the box-office of
her Majesty's Theatre ; of the principal librarians and music-
sellers : and at Messrs. Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.
The doors will be open at half-past 9, and the dancing com-
mence at half-past 10.
Refreshments will be supplied during the evening by M.
Spite tux, of the Opera Colonnade, and at 1 o'clock the supper
will be served.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
GREAT CLASSICAL CONCERTS.
A HAYDN NIGHT,
A MOZART NIGHT,
A BEETHOVEN NIGHT,
A MENDELSSOHN NIGHT, and
A WEBER NIGHT.
31. JULLIEN has the honour to announce that, in conse-
quence of the great number of persons unable to obtain admis-
sion during the last performance of the " Indian Quadrille,"
be has made arrangements to postpone his departure for the
provinces, and to give a few more concerts at Her Majesty's
Theatre. The great and unprecedented success attending
the " Indian Quadrille," and the other works lately pro-
duced, has prevented M. Jullien giving those classical nights
which ho was the first to introduce to the English public,
and which have always been received with such distinguished
favour by musical amateurs and the public generally.
In order to comply with the repeated requests of his nume-
rous patrons, M. Jullien has arranged for a SECOND SERIES
OF CONCERTS, which must necessarily be of very limited
duration, owing to his departure on his provincial tour
shortly before Christmas. They will commence on TUES-
DAY, Dec. I. It is M. Jullien's intention to give, during
their continuance, a " Haydn Night," a " Mozart Night," a
Beethoven Night," a " Mendelssohn Night," and a "Weber
Night," On these occasions the first part of the programme
will be selected solely from the works of one of these great
masters. The second part will be varied as usual
M. Jullien has the satisfaction of announcing that he
ba.s.suceeeded in retaining the services of that popular
vocalist, Madlle. JETTY TREFFZ. At the close of this
Second Series of Concerts, Madlle. Jetty Treffz will leave
London for Vienna, M. Jullien having been unable to
induce her to stay, even for his provincial tour. Soloists
of the highest celebrity are also engaged for each of the
Classical Nights, including the celebrated pianiste, Miss Ara-
bella Goddard, and the Hungarian artiste, M. Edonard Re-
lnenyi, solo violinist to her Majesty.
The magnificent decorations which were prepared for the
Tal Masque will remain during the continuance of these Con-
certs. The whole theatre will be ornamented with wmatiis
and garlands of flowers, in gold, silver, and colours. The
decorations have been prepared by Messrs. Chabot and Co.,
who w re c arged with the decorations for the grand ball at
the reception of the Emperor Napoleon 111. at Stuttgart,
and who were engaged, at a great dipence, fer the express
j urpose of arranging at her Majesty's Theatre a display which
will be seen for the first time in this country.
M. Jullien feels confident that he will receive, for his Second
Series of Concerts, a continuance of that distinguished pa-
tronage and support which have already been so freely ac-
c•irded to him.
A Mendelssohn Night will be given on Thursday next,
December 3.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
MIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
a new. Comedy, entitled AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Princi-
pal characters by Messrs. Buckstone, Compton, Chippendale,
W. Farren, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs. Buckingham White,
an Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam

After which, a new farce, by the author of Box and Cox,
entitled TAKE CARS OF DOWB, in which Mr. Buckatone
will 'enqtain an original character.
C.ncluding with THE FISH OUT OF WATER. Sam
Savotry, Mr. Compton.

- -
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Prioe. s. d. Second price. s, d
Dross Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes ... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pt
L wcr Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
tr pper Gallery 0 6No half-price to Upper Gallery.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THE EVENING, will be performed nakspere's Tragedy
of KING RICHARD 11. King Richard 11., by Mr. Chas.
Kean ; Queen, by Mr. C. Kean.

Preceded by a new farce, in one act, entiti.d A CARR
OF CONSCIENCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed THE MIDDY
ASHUR 'l. Miss Marie Wilton.
After which, a new romar.tic drama, called THE LEGEND
OF THE HEADLESS MAN, and in which Mr. Benjamin
Webster and Madame Celeste will perform.
Followed by the original Apropos Sketch, entit'ed THE
DRAPERY QUESTION ; or, Who's for India! Messrs.
Wright, P. Bedford, C. Selby; Miss M. Wilton and Miss
Mary Keeley.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr.
Dillon.—Under the joint management of
Miss LOUISA. TYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON.
THIS EVENING, will be pe.formed Balfe's new opera,
THE ROSE OF C a STILLS. Characters by Miss Lou'en,
Pyne, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Mr. Weiss,
Mr.. A. St. Albyn. Mr. G. Honey, Slr. Wallworth, and Mr.
W. Harrison. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon.
With other Entertainments.

Private Boxes, £2 128. 6d., £2 25., and £1 MI. 6d. ;
; Dress Circ'•e, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.;
Gallery, Is.—The Box Office is now open daily, from 11 to
5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, jun.l

OYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
t) Lessees. Messrs. Rob:on and Emden.
TUN EVENING, will be performed a new and original
cemcdietta, by Sterling Coyne, Esq., called WHAT WILL
THEY SAY AT BIIOMPTON a Mr. Robson,
After which, LEADING STRINGS.
To conclude with the original Extravaganza, by R,bert
R. Brongh, Esq., called MASANIELLO. Messrs. Rob-
son, Cooke, Danvers, tire. ; Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
Hughes, Bromley, and Mrs. Melfont.
Commence at half-past Seven.

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THIS EVENING, will be performed THE WIFE'S RE-
VENGE,

After which, INDIA, 1457. Messrs, Shepherd, Crcs-
wick, W. Smith, Vollaire, B. Potter, Widdieomb, Belmore,
Tappiuir ; Miss M. Eburae, Miss Webster, Miss Chalmers,
Miss Johnstone.

To conclude with WELLINGTON FIGGS.

lANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.--
k/ OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
nr company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
B.lections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, 'Sze.,viz.:—alias Russell,
Mrs, Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, Mrs. Palmyre, Miss Bru-
nch, and Madame Marietta ; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr.
Renshaw, R. Grover, T. Farrant, S. loneo, J. Barker,
Vir- Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. !lime, and Mr. St.
A byu ; Messrs. S. Collins, W. 1. Critcheeld, and E. Mack-
ney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master
; Director, Herr P. Jonghmans. commence at
&Yen o'clock precisely, Sappers, ice., until twelve o'clock.