The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-24 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

Semiramide was performed here last night for the
first time this season. The house was tolerably well
attended, much better, it may be said, than could
have been expected considering the extreme and
almost insufferable heat of the weather. Grisi re-
sumed her old part of the heroine, and sung it in the
brilliant and unrivalled manner to which we have been
long accustomed. Further remark upon a perform-
ance so well known is unnecessary when it is stated
that there was no depreciation, even in a remote
degree, of any former excellence. The only novelty
of the cast was the Arsace of Madlle. de Meric, a
young lady of rising talent, but as yet scarcely quali-
fied to undertake a character of this importance. She,
however, acquitted herself in a moderately respectable
manner, and the house encouraged her with their
plaudits. Tamburini played Asaur, and Tagliafico
Oroe, and this fine, though heavy opera, was repre -
seated, as a whole,] with grand and striking effect.
Amongst the fashionables present we observed the Mar:
quis of Ailesbury, the Marchesa and Mdlle. Branca-
None, Earl Durham, the Earl and Countess of Oxford,
Earl and Cuuntess of 13eauchamp, Earl Darnley, Earl
of Belfast, Earl Gifford, Dowager Countess 'of Essex and
Miss Johnston, Countess of Glengall, Countess of
Malmesbury, Viscount Cranbourne, Viscount Mande-
ville, Viscountess Ebrington, Viscountess Lascelles,
Dowager Lady Wharncliffe, Dowager Lady Moleswortb,
Lord and Lady Foley, Lord and Lady Ponsonby,
Lord and Lady Francis Gordon, Lady Suffield, Lady
Charlotte Denison, Lady Frances Russell, Lady J.
Cuthbert, Lady Elizabeth Bulteel, Lady Webster,
Sir J. C. Hobhouse, M.P., and the Misses Hob-
house, Sir G. and Lady Armytage and party, Sir John
Walsh, Sir Henry Meux, Hon. T. Dillon, Hon. J. For-
tescue, Hon. Mr. Barrington, Hon. Mrs. Yorke, Colonel
Blane, Colonel B. Knox, Colonel Clitheroe, Major Jones
and party, Captain Steele, Captain Shenson, Captain H.
Olivier, Madame Ralli, Mdlle. Lizardi, Miss Burdett
Coutts, Miss Grant, Mr. Hildyard, M.P., Mrs. Hildyard,
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Winne, Mr. and Mrs. Ware Mr.
and Miss Do Horsey, Mr. and Mrs. Younge, Mr. J.
Loyd Clayton, Mr. C. S. Miles, Mr. Talbot Stanley, Mr.
Montague Gore, Mr. Raymond Booker, Mr. Mandeville,
Mr. Arceleckne, Mr. Burwood, Mr. J. Ray, &c.

Lock HOSPlTAL.—Yesterday a meeting was held
is the committee room of the above hospital at Westbourne-
green, the Hon. Arthur Kinnaird occupying the chair. The
principal feature brought before the meeting was a resolu-
tion expressive of regret and condolence in reference to
his late Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge. It may be
remembered that his late Royal Highness took an active
interest in the welfare of the charity, having investigated
and ascertained its purely moral intentions, and its Chris-
tian-like and thoroughly-humane workings. During the
past year an addition to the charity was made in the
erection of the "Royal Cambridge Wing"—an asylum de-
voted to the moral and industrial training of 80 additional
females. The entire cost (5,4501.), with the exception of a
small remaining balance, was defrayed by the munificence of
the late Duke of Cambridge, and the liberal response made
to a special letter of appeal furnished by his Royal Highness.
Resolutions of condolence and expressive of deep regret were
then unanimously adopted ; and a detailed report of the
proceedings for the past year having been laid before the
meeting, it ;separated with a cordial compliment to the
chairman.

THAMES GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA.—The en-
tries for the four-oared crews closed on Monday night. Four
cutters will contend, viz., the Sons of the Thames, the Chel-
sea Waterman (Wandsworth crew), the Chelsea Landsmen,
and the Unity. Amongst the names of the waterrnen are
Coombes, Newell, Doubledee, Mackenney, T. Cele, &c., and
many well-known landsmen. The races are appointed for
Friday next, over the usual course at Putney, the first heat
commencing at half-past three; and every preparation is
being made for the reception of the Nepaulese Princes,who
air: expected to honour the scene with their presence. The
below-bridge apprentices will also contend for a coat, badge,
and freedom, given by subscription for the first time exclu-
sively to them, and report speaks favourably of the perform-
ances of several of the parties. The committee are most zea-
lous in their arrangements to keep a clear course in the centre
of the river, and all boats will be requested to keep near the
shores, to prevent fouling the competitors.
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS.—A meeting
was held at the Mayor's parlour, Manchester, yesterday
afternoon, to receive a deputation from London, with a view
to getting additional subscriptions is aid of the schools erect-
ing by the Commercial Travellers' Association for orphan
children. The Mayor presided, and the deputation consisted
of Mr. John Bradbury, Mr. R. Schillingford, and Mr. A. L.
Saul (secretary). Mr. Potter, the Mayor, introduced the
deputation, speaking highly f their mission as one for a
very benevolent object, and as well deserving the support
of a commercial community like that of Manchester. Mr.
Bradbury then addressed the meeting, explaining that the
association commenced the subscription in 1845, and had
raised upwards of 6,0001. towards purchasing or erecting
suitable buildings for a school for 300 children, to be fed,
taught, and clothed from the age of seven to 14. He said
the amount sought to be raised was 12,000/. Mr. Saul
added some further explanation. Mr. Alderman Neild con-
cluded a speech, in which he spoke very highly of the pro-
posed schools as a national institution, deserving the support
of Manchester, by proposing, " That this meeting having
heard the statements of the deputation from the board of
management of the Commercial Travellers' School for
Orphan and Necessitous Children, is of opinion that the in-
stitution they represent, providing as it does for the destitute
orphans of commercial travellers from all parts of the empire,
is deserving the confidence and support of the
world generally, and has special claims on the pee.urn,aryTahe
and active support of this great teeming community." y. '
motion was carried unanimously.. Mr. Butterworth moved
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LONDON PENNY BANIK, COMMERCIAL-STREET,
WitixEcHAFEL.—This bank commenced business on the 30th
January last, 1850, and the results up to the 23d July, 1850,
were:—Deposits, 41,681/. ; depositors, 6,643 ; receipts,
1,549/. l Bs. Bd. The object of these institutions is to create
and foster provident habits; the result proves that they are
peculiarly adapted to attain the object.
The consecration of the Bishop of Montreal is ap-
pointed to take place in Westminster Abbey, on St. James's
day (Thursday, July 25;. The Abbey will be opened at
half-past ten o'clock, and Divine service will commence at
eleven. There will be Holy Communion, and the Offertory
on the Occa4i9tl will be devoted to the Coloiaig Bishoprics.

COMMERCIAL BANK OF LONDON.
The annual general meeting of the shareholders of
this bank was held yesterday, at the trankng-house of the
company, in Lothbury.
The following directors retired according to the pro-
visions of tim deed of settlement, namely—W. S.
Boyd, Esq.; Wm. Cooper, Esq.; M. Hunter, E3q.; and
Joseph Underwood, Esq. The three latter gentlemen,
being eligible for re-election, offered themselves as can-
didates accordingly. Charles Butler, E4q., of Sussex-
place, Hyde-park, also offered himself as a candidate.
Besides the directors, the following shareholders were
present:—Messrs. Joseph Marsh, Herbert Douglas, J.
W. Muskets, Herbert Taylor, John Showell, John Blea-
den, J. Gee, William Hooper, Charles Bleaden' William
Lee, George Hennett, Bubert Blackford, A. B. Cook,
Dr. &Vitae, David Taylor, Henry Birnewall, Thomas
Benson, Samuel Moores, and others.
THOMAS BARNEWALL, Esq., one of the directors, pre-
sided, and, on;taking the chair, called upon Mr. Cutbill,
the Secretary, to read the advertisement calling the
meeting, which was done, and also the annual report,
which was as follows:

" The directors have much pleasure in presenting to
their co-proprietors the tenth annual statement of the
affairs of the bank.

" It will be seen by the annexed balance-sheet that,
after writing off the bad and doubtful debts, and paying
the charges and current expenses GE the past year, the
net profits amount to 14,9.2/. 3s. Bd.. Out of these profits
a dividend at the rate of 61. per cent. per annum for the
half-year ending 31st December, 1849, has been already
paid; and the directors have now to declare a dividend
for the half-year ending 30th Jane. 1850, at the same
rate, to which they have the satisfaction of adding a
bonus of 7s. 6d. per share—both dividend and bonus
free fromincome.tax.
" After paying this dividend and bonus, and deduct-
ing the rebate of interest upon current bills, there will
remain a balance of 2,4681. Si. 7d., to be be added to the
reserve fund, increasing that fund to 23,1141. 12s. Bd.