The Sun.
London, England, 1861-03-11 00:00:00

ROY AL ENGLISII OPERA.

I The season terminated on Saturday night with
Auber's " Black Domino," the production of which
opera has certainly been one of the most legitimate
achievements of the present direction. The finished
and brilliant singing of Miss Louisa Pyue, as Angela,
and the admirable performances of the band and
chorus, under the guidance of Mr. Alfred Mellon,
were enjoyed more than ever on this occasion
ununorous demonstrations of approval—accompa-
nied by a loud call for the principal artists, suc-
ceeded by another, exclusively for Miss Louisa
Pyne (who was led on by Mr. Henry Haigh)—
following the descent of the curtain. Subjoined is
the farewell address which, in accordance with
annual custom, was submitted to the audience :
" Ladies and Gentlemen,—At the termination of our
third season at Covent-garden (and fifth of management in
London) we beg to say farewell to those kind friends who
have supported us through it. We did not think it neces-
sary before the season began to state the enormous addi-
tional outlay we had incurred to gratify our kind patrons
and the public, or to s t ourselves forward in any ostenta-
tious light whatever ; we, therefore, might be said to open
silently, deeming that our friends and patrons would now
have good faith in us, as we had in them; and that this
trust should not be disappointed, we considerably enlarged
our company, our band, and our chorus--made arrangemtnts
for the production of Mr. Balfe's new grand opera, "Bianca"
(written expressly for us), with all splendour, and entered
into numerous arrangements, scenic and otherwise, to give
effect to the most expensive pantomime that has ever been
undertaken ; these were concluded prior to our season
commencing, and induced the necessity of withdrawing
"Bianca" during the Christmas festival. Through all the
discouragement of a season which has proved adverse to all
public entertainments, we have exerted ourselves to the
utmost, keeping faith with the public, and never closing a
single night on any pretence whatever; the various novel-
ties, and our great repertoire, have been produced in every
instance with expense, care, and attention, and we have
endeavoured faithfully to ratify the promises made by us
when we (who were the first instigators) undertook the
onerous task of establishing a national opera, thereby
affording a hems for English composers and English artists.
We therefore still hopo that you will uphold us in our efforts,
and as we are about tdilventure on future seasons here, that
they may prove, by your liberal support, as prosperous as
the preceding ones have been. Several works by native
composers have been accepted, and will be produced with
completeness. Several eminent artists are added to the
establishment, and a difference will be made in the tariff of
admission. To quote a favourite bard—" Tis not in mortal
to ensure success, we can but study to deserve it.' Wishing
a kind farewell to all, we most respectfully bid you adieu.
" LOUISA PINE, Manazerk "
" HARRISON, •

" March 9.

ADVICE TO A POLITICAL LANDLORD

ON MANAGING*HIS TENANTS.

Of all his grumblings take no note,
Upon his farming virtues dote ;
His wishes and his whims promote,
But—clap the padlock on his vote.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—Her Majesty and
his Royal Highness the Prince Consort honoured this
theatre with their presence on Saturday evening, accom-
panied by her Royal Highness the Princess Alice, Coun-
tess of Caledon, Hon. Eleanor Stanley, Hon. Flora Mac-
donald, Lord Harris, Gen. the Hon. C. Grey, and Col. the
Hon. Arthur Hardinge,
We regret to hear that Field-Marshal Lord Sea-
ton is suffering from very serious illness.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam-
bridge and the Princess Mary are expected to leave St.
James's Palace at the end of the ensuing week for Cam-
bridge Cottage, Kew, for the Easter recess.

The Countess (Dowager) of Jersey arrived in
Berkeley-square a few days since, from Middleton Park,
near Bicester.

Viscountess Jocelyn and family left Cambridge
House on Saturday for St. Leonard's on-Sea.
Lord Creworne has taken a house in Curzon-
street for a term of years, late the residence of Colonel and
Lady Laura 111eyriek.
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.
The shipwrights employed on the Repulse, 91,
screw frigate, which is now in a forward state at Wool-
wich, have received orders to cease working on that vessel
for the present, as it is contemplated that some alterations
from the original design will be made in her construction.
According to statements from Dundee the liabi-
lities of Mr. James Crichton, flax merchant in Dundee and
London, whose suspension was announced on Tuesday,
are chiefly to London houses, and are said to bo upwards
of £BO,OOO, of which, however, a large portion is covered.
His nominal assets are stated to be over that amount, and
some persons entertain a hope that there will be no ultirriate
loss. Mr. Crichton was understood recently to be pos-
sessed of considerable capital, which he hgs lost partly by
bad debts, and partly by speculations in jute and hemp,
of which his stock almost entirely consists.