The Sun.
London, England, 1868-02-13 00:00:00

TVES7 ON'S MUSIC HALL.

Last evening being the conclusion of the engage-
ment of Mr. George Leybourne, it was arranged
also that it should be his benefit night, and such an
occasion drew together an overflowing audience.
The talented vocalist and composer was assisted by
nearly all the comic talent of the metropolis,
but the great feature of the evening was
the amateur contest for a valuable gold medal,
which Mr. Leybourne offered for the best amateur
comic singer from amongst the audience. Twelve
competitors entered, and the progress of the contest
was the source of the greatest hilarity to the com-
pany; the greatest fun being created by the at-
tempt of some of the amateurs to sing Leybourne's
own songs. The best singer amongst the dozen was
No. 11. He sang a song, " be a Learned Man,"
with such thorough comic power, that it was at
once clear that he would carry off the medal in
triumph. This afterwards proved to be the case,
as at the close of the competition the prize was unani-
mously awarded him, and he received it amidst the
applause of the entire company, which comprised
amongst it a number of professionals. Mr. Ley-
bourne introduced and conducted the comic contest
with the utmost good humour, and the novel en-
tertainment, taken in connection with some excel-
lent songs by the beneficiare himself, and from the
host of professional friends who came to his assist-
ance, rendered the evening's entertainment one of
the most enjoyable description.

MARKETS—(2 his Day.)

COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE.

SUGAR.—We are still without any appreciable change,
demand being dull for both raw and refined, but with only
m3derate supplies offering. Prices are free from any
quotable depression, although buyers have the turn of the
market in their favour.
COFFEE.—Purchases are made cautiously, owing to the
increased supplies brought forward, but for coloury
qualities rates are maintained, pale sorts alone showing
any reduction, and that only trifling.
TEA.—Holders aft, very firm, and stiffer rates are
asked, but not freely paid.
RICE.—The market is quiet, without change in prices.
OlLS.—Linseed firm, at 31s 9d ; and brown English rape,
35s Gd per cwt.

TURPENTINE.--American spirits firm, at 38s.
METALS.—Speltor and tin firm; copper dull, at late
quotations.

TALLOW.

Tho market is steady. Y. C., 42s 6d ; spot, 42s 9d
April to June ; 43s 9d last three mouths.
POTATOES.

The supplies of best qualitieTcontinue short, nor is
there any increase in the secondary sorts to affect prices,
which remain extremely firm.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

The supplies of fat stock to-day were moderato, and the
general trade firm.
Of boasts there Were 510, includirg 50 foreign. Sales
progressed steadily, and prices were well supported.
HAY AND STRAW.

There was an increased supply of hay stuffs at White-
chapel and Smithfield to-day, and only a dull trade, but
prices could not be quoted lower. Meadow hay, 50s to
84s; clover, first cut, BCS to 955; second cut, 45s to BUs ;
straw, 28s to 335. per load.
Of sheep 4,830 came to hand, 920 being from the Con-
tinent. The trade ruled steady with prices firm.
VEAL met a fair sale at quite late rates. 113 calves were
on sale, 81 being foreign.
Pork sold without quotable change. Pigs at market,
120, of which 20 were foreign.
Quotations—Beef, 3s to 4s 103 ; mutton, 3s to 4s 10d ;
veal, 3s 4d to 5s 2d ; pork, 3s to 4s.
COTTON MARKET.

LivEnrooL, Feb. I.3.—Market opens quieter, but quo-
tations unchanged; arrivals rather easier. Sales probably
12,0;0 bales.

GALLANT ACT OF A LADY.--On Sunday after-
noon, as the Rey'. Mr. Pangdestre and Mrs. Pangdestre
were taking a walk on St. Aubin's sands, Jersey, near to
St. Matthew's Chapel of Ease, they perceived a man, rather
uncouth in appearance, rush across the sand from the road,
run some distance into the sea, and then dAberately lie
down. Mr. and Mrs. Pangdestre hurried to the spot, and
Mrs. Pangdestre, without a moment's hesitation, plunged
boldly into the water to the rescue of the intended suicide.
She had to proceed as far as to her waist befure she could
reach the unfortunate man. Laying hold of him by his
coat, she succeeded in dragging him to the shore. Assist-
ance being at hand he was removed to the nearest house,
and restoratives being applied ho gradually recovered,
after which he left the house-, without disclosing eithOr his
name 9; the OUR of hid Attiopting the rash act.