The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-14 00:00:00

SPERMATOR.RHMA.
By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R.C.S.E.,
And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the
Cure of Strictures of the Urethra.

Just published, price 25., by post free, 2s. 4d.,

ON

" The aim of the author is to present a common-sense view
of the Causes, Nature, Consequences, and Treatment of this
Disease, as also to free these questions from the Professional
Fallacies, the Popular Delusions, and the exaggerations of
Quackery by which they have hitherto been surrounded, to the
destruction of the health and happiness of thousands. These
objects are discussed in a common-sense and highly practical
manner. "—Medical Circular.

London : H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street.

ON SPINAL AND OTHER DEFORMITIES.

PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS on the
CAUSES and TREATMENT of CURVATURES of the
SPINE. Third Edition, price 6s.
Just published, Second Edition, price ls. 6d.

CASES and OBSERVATIONS illustrative of the beneflcia]
results which may be obtained by close attention and per-
severance in some of the most unpromising instances of Spina;
Deformity, with numerous Engravings. And
FACTS and OBSERVATIONS on the PHYSICAL EDU-
CATION of CHILDREN, especially as regards the Preven-
tion of Spinal and other Deformities. With Engravings.

By SAMUEL HARE, F.R.C.S., &c.

"We unhesitatingly commend this work as a truthful and
trustworthy statement of the power of scientific surgery and
medicine over some of the most grievous hindrances to human
activity and industry."—Medical Gazette.
"The Author has had much success in his plan of treat-
ment, and we are of opinion that the principles on which he
acts, in the treatment of these affections, are correct."—
Lancet.

"Mr. Hare may take credit to himself for having effected
much good in the treatment of the cases described."—British
Medical Journal.

• " Air. Hare is, we think, a sound and successful pract.
[over."—Medical Circular.

London ; John Churchill ; and may be had of all booksellers.

HOUSEHOLD WORDS.—The result of an
application made this day to the Master of the Rolls,
on behalf of Messrs. BRADBURY and Evans, having been an
undertaking on the part of Mr. CHARLES DICKENS to alter
the statement put forth by himself in reference to "House-
hold Words," Messrs. BRADBURY and EVANS have to an-
nounce that it kisloaly Mr. DICKENS'S editorial connection
with that work that is about to cease.
March 26, 1859.

CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS.—St. James's Minor
Hall. The celebrated CHRISTY'S AtINSTRELS
will repeat their POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT EVERY
EVENING at Eight o'clock, and Saturday Afternoon at
Three.—Stalls, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; gallery, ls.—Tickets at Mr.
Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond=street.

THE VICTORIA CROSS.—On and after the
18th instant, the FIRST SERIES OF HISTORICAL
PICTURES, by M. DESANGES, containing. authentic Por-
traits, will be on Exhibition at the Victoria Cross Gallery,
Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, daily, from 9 till dusk.
Admission, One Shilling. Season tickets, Five Shillings.
Bearers of the Order admitted Gratis.

LONDON CRYSTAL PALACE, REGENT.
CIRCUS, OXFORD-STREET and GREAT PORT.
LAND-STREET.

This magnificent building is NOW OPEN to the public, for
the SALE of all kinds of USEFUL and FANCY ARTICLES.
The Photographic Establishment. Avigry, Conservatory,
General Refreshment Room, and Ladies' Private Refresh-
ment Room, with Retiring Room attached, are replete in their
several departments.
. ADMISSION FREE.

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, High
Holborn, formerly Casino de Venise.—This establish-
ment, pre-eminently distinguished for the elegance and
matchless beauty of its decorations, combined with the per-
fection of its management, is OPEN every EVENING.
The celebrated band, under the direction of Mr. W. M. Packer,
plays a nightly varied selection of the most approved classical
and modern music. Doors open at half-past 8; overture at
9 ; closing at :12 punctually. Admission ls.

ARGYLL-ROOMS, Windmill-street, Piccadilly.
These popular and celebrated rooms are open every
evening, with It. R. Bignell's Grand Orchestra, conducted by
that great composer, Mons. Antony Lamotte, of Pails.
Leader, Charles Hall. Mons. Boulcourt, the celebrated cornet-
a-piston player, performs nightly, with other talented
artistes. Selections from Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata,
Huguenots, Robert le Diable, and the new opera Martha.
Manager, R. R. Bignell. Doors open at half-past 8, close
ten minutes before 12. Admission, is. to Promenade.
N.B.—All applications for the above band for Concerts and
Balls, to be made to Mr. William Price, treasurer, at the
Rooms.

ALHAMBRA PALACE-A BULL FIGHT.
A SPANISH BULL FIGHT.

The Californian performers having acted as principals
in a Bull-fight in America for upwards of one hun-
dred nights, will undertake the same exploits in London.
The regular Equestrian performances, the same as last week,
will be prpduced in addition to the Bull-fight, which takes
place Morning 'and Evening. The Rocky Mountain Won-
ders appear at each performance.

Two Performance; Daily at two and quarter before Eight

Pit, ls. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Reserved Seats, 35.; Stalls, 55.; Private
Boxes, £2 2s. Children under Nine years of age, half-price.
Gallery, 6d.
Splendid performance during Passion Week.