The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-29 00:00:00

LYCEUM T.HEATRE.

Last evening Mr. C. Dillon made his first appearance
this season in Sir B. Lytton's beautiful play of " Riche-
lieu." Taken as a whole Mr. Dillon's conception of
the character of the wily cardinal was excellent. In the
earlier scenes of the play there was a want of lightness,
but as the action progressed, the actor warmed up, and
then came those bursts of passion and feeling for which
Mr. Dillon is so remarkable. In The fourth act he
created the greatest sensatim, and at the fall of the
act drop the applause and cheering was so enthusiastic
that before silence could be restored he bad to
appear and bow his acknowledgments. In the
celebratel passage in the closing act of the play, in
which the vascillating Logis implores the Cardinal to
resume the government of France, the acting of Mr.
Dillon rose to the highest point of dignity and grandeur,
and the curtain fell amidst the most enthusiastic cheer-
ing. The part of Julie was very gracefully sustained by
Mrs. C. Dillon, and Mrs. A. Mellon as the page acquitted
benelf with her usual ability. With a compliment to Mr
Barrett, for the artistic manner in which he sustained
the part of Father Joseph, our praise must end. The
gorgeous burlesque pantomime went off last night with
great eclat. The house was crowded in every part.

His Excellency Ferukh Khan, attended by Captain
Lynch and a numerous suite, left Claridge's Hotel
yesterday morning for the Euston station, and pro.
ceeded by the 9.15 a.m. train to Bangor, for the pur-
pose of inspecting the Britannia Tubular-bridge. His
excellency is expected to return to town this evening.
His Excellency the Sardinian Minister is staying on
a visit with the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, at
their seat in Dorsetshire.
The Duchess of Grafton and the Earl of Euston have
returned to town from Wakefield Lodge, Stoney Strat-
ford. Her grace and his lordship will leave Clarges-
street to-morrow for Euston Hall, Norfolk, to be present
at the funeral of the lamented Lady Charles Fitzßoy.
Tho Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury's party at
Hatfield includes the Duke of Wellington, Viscount
Chelsea, Lord Sandy!, Lord and Lady Rokeby, Lady
Cowley, Hon. Frederik Cadogan, Major-General Hall,
Sir F. Kelly, Mr. Bax, Mr. C. Parris, &c. The noble
nurquis on Christmas-eve caused a liberal supply of
beef, bread, and strong ale to be distributed to 200
workmen and labourers employed on the Hatfield

estates.
The Countess Craven and the Ladies Craven arrived
in town yesterday from Ashdow Park. Her ladyship
will leave Charles-street to-day on a tour of visits.
The Earl and Countess Howe are passing the season
at Gopeall Hall, Leicestershire, sorrounded by a family
circle.
The Earl and Countess of Westmorland are surrounded
by a select circle at Apthorpe, Northamptonshire..
The Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury are entertain.
ing a select circle at Sf. Giles' House, Dorset.
The Earl of Morley has resigned the colonelcy of the
South Devon Militia, which his lordship has held since
1845.

Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston are at Broad
landp, where they intend to receive a succession 0,
visitors during the holidays.

Viscount Combermere's Christmas gifts of warm
clothing and blankets were distributed on Christmas-
eve to the poor of Audlem, Aston, Wrenbury, Burly.
darn, Newhall, and other townships on his estates. Four
oxen were also provided to supply the cottagers with
Christmas fare, and the tenants generally are invited to
dine with his lordship next week, at the Combermere
Arms, Aston. His lordship maintains perfect health,
and goes out shooting almost daily.
Lord and Lady Ribblesdale arr'ved in town yester-
day, from visiting the Earl and Countess Howe, at
Gopsall

The Hon. W. Nassau Jocelyn has joined the Earl of
Roden at the Queen's Rotel, Upper Norwood.
Sir Michael and Lady Bruce have arrived at Maurigy's
Hotel, from, a continental tour.

Sir Benjamin and Lady Hall are pagsing the season
at Llanover, North Wales.

Lieutenant-General Shubriok has arrived at Maurigy'e
Hotel from Andover.

The mortal remains of the late Lady Charles Fitzroy
will be removed from town, to-morrow evening, foi
interment, on Thursday morning, at the family roans°.
leun3 at Euston

The Hon. Mrs. George Anson and the Misses Anson
came to town to-Jay, from visiting the Earl and Countes2,
Howe at Gopsall Hall.
We regret to announce the demise, at St. Leonard's-
on-Sea, on Christmas-day, of the Hon. Augusta Maude,
daughter of the late Viscount Hawarden. Her ladyship
had only attained her 27th year.
We understand that the title by which Mr. Charles
Compton Cavendish will b 3 called to the Upper House
is Lord Chesham.

FOOTUACING IN IRELAND.---The Mohkstown an) Pas
sage anon .1 footraces and naval and military sporty carne
off on St. Stephen's day (Saturday), on the Monstown
course, near Dublin. The day having been proclaimoc
a general holiday by the mayor, there were large crowds
of persons on the ground. The baud of the Royal Elthoree
militia attended. Mr. W. Johnson, late of the Rifle
Brigade, who once beat Col. Astley, and Mr. Taylor,
who was lately beaten by Col. Astley, but beat Mr.
Machell, were both on the course, but did not run. The
second race was won by a yard by Mr. Quaine, of Mal
low, Mr. Maohell being second. The De Vesci silver
cup was won by Mr. Machel'. by two yards, Mr. Quaine
being second. Mr. Machell also won the champion's
belt of all Ireland. Jumping and throwing weights
followed the running.

SUICIDE.—Last night an inquest was held on the body
of Richard Strigger, aged 33, a smith, who resided at 10,
Cold Bath-. quare. On the night of Saturday week the
deceased and his wife were heard quarrelling and shortly
after the latter informed the people in the house that her
husband had cut his throat. A surgeon was sent for,
who dressed the wound, and the deceased was taken to
St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where he died on Sunday
from a viclent bleeding of the wound coming on.
night
when her husband cut his throat ; that he was jealous
of her, and had quarrelled with her about stopping out.
Verdict, temporary insanity.

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