The Sun.
London, England, 1845-04-28 00:00:00

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of a LETTER from WILLIAAI
C°PY
COURTNEY, Esq.
To Mr. THOMAS PROUT, 229, Strand, London.

Church Farm, Barton Stacey, near Andover Railway
Station, Hants, October 26, 1844.

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Open on the ENTIRELY NEW P ofRIpNCI
Aril, 1845,
ONW PLES,
and
OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, ...
• No. 29, LUDGATE-HILL,
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We confidently and positively
assert that our system will effect a
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that with
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be once tested to be universally encouraged. We are aware that
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volves inferiority of quality ; but we unhesitatingly say,
the facilities fortunately at our command, we can secure lowness of
prices wills every other concomitant advantage. The Establishment
of SAMUEL, BROTHERS, is the first
(we may say) in the world
which has originated the judicious plan to which publicity is now
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will be a source of pride to its Inventors, based as it is on the most
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We will now state in what the novelty consists, though simple in
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the same as would be charged upon the purchase of the material
by wholesale. We shall explain to our patrons the exact quantity
that will be necessary for the particular article of dress wanted, and
material
we shall charge separately for the making and trimmings. This
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would yards,ecst suppose
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MASSER. - _ __ ________
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RAILROADS.--The lines already traversing this part
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RKE T

TRE.

Time works Wonders is the title of a new five-act
comedy, from t'ee pen of Douglas Jerrold, produced at
this theatre on Saturday evening, with the most
triumphant success. The title is a happy one, and no
less true than happy. Time has indeed worked
wonders, for time has in this comedy given us a
sterling drama—one that will become a stock play,
which will last not only for a season, but for all time.
Douglas Jerrold has given us a work " that the
world will not willingly let die," and Mr.
Webster has produced the very best play that
has been produced at the Haymarket; and this
we say, with the full _recollection that Colman
was once managerof the theatre, and produced there
his John Bull and his Iron Chest, and that The Love
Chace and Money have been produced there during
the reign of the present enterprising lessee. Time
works Wonders is in every respect a sterling and an
original comedy. The author holds as 'twere the
mirror up to nature." From nature he draws his
characters, and every one will at once acknowledge
the truth of the porteaiture. His plot is well con-
ceived and admirably developed ; the interest is com-
pletely sustained through the five acts, and the climax
comes at the conclusion—not as is too often the case,
in these degenerate times, in the middle of the play. The
underplot is so skilfully interwoven with the main
plot, that it in fact becomes part of it, assisting and
sustaining it throughout. The incidents arise naturally,
and each act concludes with an interesting situation,
so that curiosity is excited and completely kept alive
in the intervals between the acts. The development
of the plot and the management of the situations and
incidents prove that the author is one who thoroughly
understands his craft. To speak artistically the
drawing is perfect. It is the work of
an accomplished artist. But when we come
to consider the character, and the dialogue,
we must award Mr. Jerrold much --higher
praise. It is a work of genius—if genius, in the
highest sense of the word—of one who post eases the
power of creation—that divine gift which is vouch-
safed to but few. The dialogue sparkles with wit
and brilliancy, but it is not a mere " sharp encounter
of keen wits ; ' there is al under-carrent of deep
thought (of that species of thought which is
the best of all, because it makes others think),
of kindly feeling, and of warm-hearted philosophy,
which, proves that the author is not a mere cold-
blooded Voltarian ridiculer of the follies and faults
of poor human nature, but one who can feel for and
with his fellow men—that he has not merely a shrewd
head, but better still a good heart. The scene of the
first act is laid at a country inn, in the neighbourhood
of Oxford, where we find Felix Goldthumb (Charles
Mathews) the son of a trunkmaker at Oxford, and
Professor Truffles (Strickland), a gentleman who tra
vels about the country with the solar system int t
box, domiciled for a thne. They are excellent friendsfo
the time ; for Felix, who has stolen away for a holiday
has money to spend, and the Professor, who loves to
dine at other people's expense, is very willing to as-
sist him in spending it. Their dinner of eggs and
bacon, the only fare the hostelry affords, is in the
course of preparation, when a carriage drives up
which attracts the attention of Felix. The carriage
contains Clarence Norman (Mr. 11. Moll), a young
Oxford student; Florentine (Miss Fortescue), a
baker's daughter, young, rich, and accom-
plished, with whom he has eloped from Miss
Tucker's boarding-school, and her friend Miss
Bessy Tulip (Madame Vestris), a warm-
hearted, giddy, thoughtless girl, who has accompanied
Florentine for the fun of the thing. The horses are
jaded and the post-boy refuses to proceed. Felix is
an old playmate of Florentine. Clarence asks him if
he can procure horses for their journey, and Fe:ix
having ascertained that his intentions are honourable
and his purpose marriage, promises to assist him.
The young men go off to seek horses. Truffles goes
into the kitchen to look after his dinner, and the girls
are left alone. A chaise drives up containing Miss
Tucker (Mrs. Glover), Olive (Tilbury),-the friend
of Florentine's father, and old Goldthumb (Farren),
the father of Felix (who has in his capacity of trunk-
maker sold trunks to Florentine for the elopement), in
pursuit of the runaways. The character of Miss
Tucker is admirably drawn ; professing humility, she
is the most despotic of tyrants ; pretending to teach
virtue she inculcates meanness and hypocrisy.
She is the very incarnation of ct ld-
blooded propriety, worshipping selfishness. It
appears that there have been in former days
sundry love passages between Truffles and Miss
Tucker, and the unexpected sight of the professor
interrupts an eloquent oration, which the worthy
governess was pronouncing en the impropriety of
marriage--Olive remonstrates with Florentine, and
endeavours to persuade her to return. She refuses—
she loves Clarence ; but when Olive tells her that
Clarence's uncle, on whom he is entirely dependent,
will send him forth a beggar, should he form a misal-
liance—the very intensity of her love makes her consent
to sacrifice her happiness, and she retires with Olive.
A lapse of five years takes place between the first
and second acts. The scene of the second act is laid
in the neighbourhood of the seat of Sir Gilbert Nor-
man (Mr. Stuart), the aristocratic uncle of Clarence.
Florentine, whose father is dead, resides in the neigh-
bourhood, and Miss Tucker, whose school has been
broken up, is living with her, as tyrannical and over-
bearing as ever, humoured by Florentine in every
whim, is the pest of the neighbourhood, yet constantly
complaining of her state of 'dependance, and eternally
dinning into the ears of every one with whom
she comes in contact " that she is quite
aware that people that live in other people's
houses have no right to say or do anything."
The fastidious Baronet, disappointed in his hopes of
making a figure in Parliament, is leading a secluded
life at his country seat, and Clarence, who has been
for five years on the Continent, is on the eve of re-
turning to his uncle, completely cured of his love-fit,
and thoroughly imbued with that worldly wisdom
which sees but two objects in life, rank and wealth.
Old Goldthumb, who has inherited a fortune, and
who, since he lined his trunks with the Roman his-
tory, has considered himself as a paragon of Roman
virtue, has taken a place in the neighbourhood,
and offended at sundry peccadilloes of Felix, has
sent him to Batavia, thoroughly convinced that
Felix is a " wonderful boy," and that, like the
sun he will rise in the East. Miss Bessy
Tulip, who had been originally sent to Miss
Tucker, from Trincomalee, for the purposes of
education, having been "finished" by the worthy Lady,
has returned to the East. Sir Gilbert Norman has
seen Florentine, has admired her, and at forty-five
years of age is desperately in love. Clarence returns
unexpectedly, and is received by his uncle most cor-
dially. Suddenly Sir Gilbert perceives Florentine in
the park sketching. A thunder storm arises—the
Baronet takes advantage of the opportunity to offer
Florentine a shelter in his mansion—she enters his
library and meets Clarence. No words pass between
them, but they have met and recognised each
other, and with this most effective and in-
teresting situation the second act concludes. The
remainder of the play passes in Florentines cot-
tage. The scene is a beautiful one. It is perhaps
the most chaste and elaborately elegant interior ever
represented on the stsge. After a lively scene be-
tween Patty (Mrs. Humby) the quondam servant of
Miss Tucker and Bantam (Mr. Buckstone) ex-game
cock, purveyor to the Univerrity of Oxford and now
valet to old Goldthumb, Felix and Bessy unexpect-
edly appear upcn the scene. Having met at the Cape
of Good Hope on their voyage out, they have there mar-
ried and returned to England, and have taken refuge
with Florentine until means can be found to break
the affair to old Goldthumb. Truffles has ma-
naged, on the strength of his learning and accom-
plishments, to domicile himself with Old Goldthumb,
in order to teach him how to spend his money like a
gentleman, and has met Miss -Tucker, who still in-
dulges in the hope of becoming one day Mrs. Truffles.
Clarence and Florentine have met and conversed.
He gives himself the airs of a mere worldly-minded
man of fashion. She, too proud to confess her affec-
tion, talks of her former attachment as the silly freak
of a giddy girl, who once had the side-ache, and fan-
cied it was love. They part. Sir Gilbert enters,
and offers Florentine his hand. He knows not that
she is Clarence's old love. She asks him of Cla-
rence. He tells her of Clarence's former attachment
and sneers at the baker's daughter. Clarence, he
says, is about to form a noble and rich alliance—
and in a moment of indignant pride she accepts him.
The fourth act is all broad comedy, we have the
loves of Truffles and Miss Tucker, and the tricks of
Felix, Mrs. Goldthumb, (Mrs.W. Clifford) and Bessy,
assisted by Truffles, to work upon the superstitions
and fears of old Goldthumb to make him wish for
the return of his son. The dialogue is full of wit,
the situations are most humorous, and most artisti-
cally has Jerrold managed by the force of contrast
to bring out into stronger relief the serious matter of
the preceding and succeeding acts. In the fifth act,
we find nature asserting her supremacy in the heart
of Clarence Norman. His old love has revived—he
seeks his uncle and remonstrates with him on the cold
creed in which he has taught him to put
faith. Sir Gilbert himself has discovered that
there a:e better things in nature than rank and
wealth. He has found out that even he, the
apostle of the calculating school, has a heart, and in
the enthusiasm of the moment bids Clarence seek out
his early love, and if she still remains true, marry her.
Sir Gilbert meets Florentine, she has had time for

reflection, she had mistaken pride for love, she feels
she cannot give him her heart, she at once tells him
that she can never wed him. Overpowered by
emotion he listens to her. He tells her ,he
sought a wife and not a victim, and releases
her from her vows. This is one of the most exqui-
sitely pathetic scenes ever penned. The situation is
a most effective one, and the language is equal to the
situation. The acting of Stuart and 3liss Fortescue
was beautiful—it completely rivetted the attention of
the audience-,-theY listenedln bteathleas silence to tha

close of the scene, and the theatre re-echoed with the
applause. The end is soon told. Clarence and Flo-
rentine are made happy. Goldthumb receives his
son and daughter-in-law with open arms. Miss
Tucker, as Mrs. Truffles, has at length a home of her
own, and ceases to be one of those " people who live
in other people's houses." The applause at the con-
clusion was most enthusiastic ; Jerrold was called for,
and bowed his acknowledgments to the audience
from the stage-box. To say that the play was
perfectly acted would be work of supererogation,
a glance at the cast would prove that such must have
been the case. The mounting was superb, and " the
Manager of the little Theatre in the Haymarket "
may boast, with truth, that he has produced the best
original English comedy that has been written since
the days of Sheridan.

ROYAL HIGHLAND SCHOOL SO-

LIETY.

The anniversary festival of this excellent charity took
place on Saturday at the Freemasons"Favern. The object
of the society is the promotion and extension of education in
the Highlands and islands of Scatland. It has existed for
nearly a century and a half ; supports 300 schools, and has
upwards of 20,000 children educated under its care.
The Marquis of L. took the chair. Nearly 100 gentle-
, i nICI,,WR to dinner, many of them wearing the High-
and t. o -tume.
The galleries were crowded with ladies, and the Duchess
Sutherland, the Marchioness of Lcrne, Lady Caroline Le-
veson Gower, and Lad/ A. Lennox, accompanied by the
young Marquis of Stafford, were present during a part of the
evening.
After the usual loyal toasts had been euly proposed and
responded to,
The Marquis of Loststs: gave the toast of the evening—
" Prosperity to the Royal Highland School Society," and
expatiated et considerable length on the great utility of the
school education of Scotland. He concluded thus--Aware
as I am of the importance (and no one is more ready to admit
it.) of the principles which have led to that division, and ap-
proving, as I individually do, of many of the positions of the
seceding party, 1 can understand no obstacles of reason in the
way of willing co-operation in the e-tablishment and sup-
port of schools. And, gentlemen/ when I look over the
names of those who are • contributors to this So-
ciety—when I look over the list which I have
at this moment in my hand—when I see there
many members of the Church of England, many members
of the Church of Scotland—and when I remember the vast
differences which must exist among them as to the princi-
ples which each conceives such membership to imply—and
when I see them all uniting in support of this Society—how
can I question that men can act together in supporting a
common education, who hold in their hands the same "con-
fession of faith," and even the same books of discipline ? You
will forgive me, gentlemen, for saying so much on this im-
portant subject, as it is the first time I have had any public
opportunity of doing so since the melancholy event which
has severed so large a body from the Established Church: I
have already detained you longer than I had at first intended,
and have only now to ask You to join with me in drinking
" Prosperity to the Royal Highland School Society.
This toast was drunk with acclamation.
Mr. STEWART, Q.C., then proposed "The Health of the
Noble Chairman, and prosperity to the `Roof-tree of
Argyll.' "
The Marquis of LORE returned thanks.
Many other toasts—national and convivial—were given,
and the evening was spent with the utmost cordiality.
Among the subscnptions announced were—the annual
omtribution of her Majesty, 501. ; the Queen Dowager,
101. 10s. ' • the Duke of Buccleuch, 50/. ; the Duchess of
Buckingham, 10/.; the Marquis of Lorne, 201.; Lord Sal-
toun, 5/. ; B. B. Cabbell, Esq., 10/. 10s. ; J. Matheson, Esq.,
M.P., la ' . 10s. • Mr. Stewart, Q.C., 10/. 10s. ; C. Cochrane,
Esq , 5/. ; S. J. Hansard, Esq., 5/. ss. • the Caledonian So-
ciety, 20/. ; J. Wilson, Esq. (annual), 2/. 25., &c. &c.
'file musical arrangements were admirable. Mr. Wilson
and Miss Steele had kindly proffered their valuable services,
and the former sung several gems of Scottish melody in
' that style which has won him such great and merited
- celebrity. Messrs. Broadhurst. Young, and Hatton also
delighted the company with alternate glee and song. We
may add that the band of the Scotch Fusilier Guards
• were present, and last not least, two veritable Highland
pipers, Macbeth, the Duke of Sutherland's retainer, and
Mackay, the Tiper to his late Royal Highness the Duke of
Sussex, marched through the room discoursing music if not
so sweet, at least so stirring, as fairly to rouse the national
feelings of some of the more excitable of the party to the
execution of a Highland reel.

THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION. —WOOLWICH DOCK
YARD, APRIL 25.—Admiral the Right Hon. Sir George Cockburn
G.C.8., Vice-Admiral Sir William Hall Gage, G.C.H , Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty, Sir John Barrow, Bart., late
second Secretary to the Admiralty, Lieutenant General Sir
Howard Douglas, Bart.. G C. 8., and G.C. M.G., arrived at her
Majesty's Dock-yard, Woolwich, yesterday, for the purpose of
witnessing the progress ot the Erebus, and Terror, vessels fitting
for the Arctic expedition. Their Lordships were received by
Commodore Sir Francis A. Collier, Knt., C.B, and K.C.H.,
Captain Superintendent, Captain Sir W:lliam Edward Parry,
Knt., Captain Sir John Franklin, Knt., K C.H., Captain
Fitzjames, Commander G. W. Smith, of her Majesty's Dock-yard,
Commander Henry Smith, of the Rattler steam-vessel, Lieutenant
James A. Macdonald, of the Lizard, Mr. Lang Master Shipwright,
Mr. Read, Assistant to Master Shipwright, Mr. William Jenkins,
Storekeeper, Mr. Thomas Lloyd, chief engineer, and Mr. Murray,
assistant to chief engineer. '1 heir Lordships visited the new
testing-room for anchors. and then proceeded to the west-end
of the dockyard, opposite the wharf-wall of which was sta-
tioned the Rattler steam-vessel, fitted with a screw propeller.
Their Lordships witnessed the manner in which the screw was
shipped and unshipped by tackle and chains suspended over the
starboard side ot the vessel, and then proceeded on board the
Erebus to witness the manner in which tl.e screw-propeller could
be taken on deck and replaced in its proper position. by letting
it down through a well formed in the stern of the vessel. Their
Lordships entered into conversation with Mr. jang, master ship.
wright, relative to the advantages of this mode of attaching and
detaching the screw, introduced by him. and the principle is so
simple and easy of accomplishment that any vessel in her Majesty's
navy may by its aid be fitted with a screw propeller, the objection
and difficulty of shippieg and unshipping it on the outside being
Completely obi fated. Their Lordships went below and witnessed
the construction of the tubular boiler and steam.forming apparatus,
which occupies but a very small space in the vessel, and by the aid
of a large pipe, about one feet in diameter, conveys hot water
under the deck to warm the men's berths, and all parts of the
vessel. The funnel of the furnace is near the side of the vessel
under the rigging, and is only about nine feet high. The pipe for
blowing off the steam is not three feet high above deck, and is near
the centre and over the boiler. Several other ingenious con.
trivances have been adopted to render the whole as simple and
perfect as possible. The decks of the Erebus and Terror are con-
structed on the diagonal principle, and about twenty feet on each
Bide of the bows of the vessels have Seen cased with strong sheet
iron. There is not any copper sheathing on either of the vessels,
as no danger is to be apprehended from the attacks of shell-fish or
barnacles, the ice soon clearing them from incumbrances of that
description. A large quantity of tea and other stores are already
en board, ane a transport vessel will precede them to the Orkney
leands with a large supply of necessaries to be taken on board at
the latest periods, as the consumption is provided for a lengthened
period. The greatest activity prevails amongst the officers and men
of the vessels about to be engaged in this enteresting enterprise,
and the whole of them appear enthusiastic in the performance of
their duties preparing far the rot age, and very sanguine of success.
After leaving the Erebus and Terror, their Lordships returned,
and on passing the Royal Albsrt of 120 guns, in progress of con-
struction, Lieutenant-General Sir Howard Douglas went along the
whole of the interior of that splendid vessel, accompanied by Mr.
Lang, who explained and pointed out the particularly strong manner
in which she is put together_ Their Lordships afterwards em..
harked the barge of the William and Mary yacht for the Royal
A gene', and left for town at five o'clock, P M.
'1 He MAILS.— SOCTIIANIPTOe, APRIL 27.—The
Oriental Company's steam-ship Great Liverpool came into the
docks to-cay from Alexandria, and landed her passengers, 116 in
number. She left Alexandria on the 911 s inst., Malta on the 14th,
and Gibraltar on the 20th. The Liverpool was detained 91 hours
waiting for the Indian mails. At Alexandria there were several
men-oewar belonging to the Pacha of Egypt; also as Gibraltar her
Majesty's sloop Scout, and her Majesty's steamer Medea, a Portuguese
man-of wsr, and a Danish brig_ot-war. The Liverpool has a full
• cargo of silks, &e. The same Company's steam-ship the Queen,
Captain Russell, arrived in the docks yesterday from Gibraltar,
and landed the Peninsular and other mails. She left Gibraltar on
the 17th inst., Cadiz on the 18th, Lisbon on the 21st, Oporto on
the 22d, and Corunna on the 23d. The mails were forwarded to
London by the two A.M. train this day. She has 27 passengers.
ADMIRAL SIR DAVED MILNE.—The termination of
Sir David Milne's period of service as Commander-in-Chief at this
port imposes the very agreeable duty of referring to the three
years during which the town of Devenport has been honoured with
his presence, aed at the same time induces sincere regret, that his
command should with this day cease. From the first arrival of the
gallant veteran in our borough, his acts have been one unvaried
rou..d of charity, benevolence, and hospitality. The interests of
the town have ever received consideration at his hands, while the
comfort and convenience and the safety of the public have no has
occupied his marked attention, The active part taken by hiln
the affairs of several of our most valuable charities, atoned the
goodness of his heart, and the fair and honourable di- charge of such
duties, when presiding over a public meeting, ~ot only recorded his
business-like habits, but manifested the Uprightness of his cha-
racter. Sir David, while he wee ever foremost in support of
charity, did not shrink froed identifying himself with the
prosperity of every intellectual and nigh. ly conducted amusement
that from time to time 'visited the town and neighbourhood. He
proved himself the warm friend of merit, wherever it could be
found, and the cordial assistance rendered by him to the institu-
tions of the borough Impose feelings of the deepest gratitu le upon
the recipients of his liberality. For ourselves, we can speak
Stutarongly of his urbanity and general courteous behaviour, whether
public or private life. In the discharge of our public duty, we
here attended various courts of inquiry at which the gallant
Admiral presidedeteleeheie s and on every occasion his impartiality was
distinguishable.pre-
We regret to say Sir David has
retirement troth the with illness, but it is our hope that in his
im-
portant c fatigues necessarily connected with an im-
°Minand, mut
speedily regain his wuniteathe comfort of domestic life, he will
health, and live yet many years an
ornament to the society In
pendent, which he inovese—Devonport lode-
STAT ALL.—The Lord Chamberlain caused cards
to be issued on Saturday last fora
of next month, at St. James's palacsetate ball on Monday, the 19th
ST
• hTzetutx•s WALBRooK —l3' •
performed yesterday in what may be truly called the ruins of St.
'vine serv"ce was
Stephen's, Walbrook. It will be remembered
last year the large belfry window, throughthat about this time
street, endangering the lives of some a decay, fell into the
another of the windows of this once-beautiful church
Some days age
street, and throughout Divine service church fell into the
yesterday the some-
what boisterous wind was ipouring through the apex ore on the
heads of the numerous congregation, while
in twain, was flapping with every blast,
and threatening
another window, rent
threatening these who
Oat beneath it. Comment cannot heighten the disgrace
which
attaches to those to whom the care of this temple of the
High is confided. Most
THE GREAT BRITAIN.—On Saturday the Grand
Duchess of Badea visited this noble vessel, calling on the way to see
the East and West India Docks, with the inspection of which she
gppeared highly gratified. On arriving with her suite at the Bruns-
wick Pier she was met by Capt. Routh, one of the Directors, and Mr.
Wrightman, superintendent of the Blackwell Railway, by whom
she was conducted to her Majesty's steam-yacht, the Dwarf, which
conveyed her Royal Highness on board the Great Britain. In the
absence of Captain Hoskin, Mr. Hedger, the chief officer, con.
ducted her Royal Highness through the vessel. whilst Mr. Harmer,
the engineer, attended to explain the machinery. So minute was
her Royal Highness in the investigation, that she even went
through the narrow passage in which the screw.shaft works, when
the vessel is in motion.
MALLS FOR THE CHANNEL ISLeNDS —On Satur-
day, a notice, issued by the
I:ioht Hon. the Peitmaster-
hief office St. Martin's- General, was posted at the c
le-
Grand, to the public, and as instructions to all
postmasters,
sub-postmasters, and letter recen -ors, that on and after that
day (the 26th inst.), the mails for the Channel Islands willv
Southampton,instead of from-I eymouth,
be conveyed from
made up_and dispatched )
as at present:, Thg.rnaila will be ~„
flow SouthsitnpLou on the awnings of Tuesday, inur,uay,
and Eistards7.

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed (for the first time this season) Donizetti's Opera,
L'ELISIR D'AMORE. Adina, Mdlle. Castellan (her first appear-
ance in that character) ; Giannetta, Madame Beßini ; Nemorino,
Cc.relli ; Belcore, Sig. F. Lablache; Dr. Dulcamara, Sig. Lablache.
Between the acts of the Opera the Danseuses Viennoises, under the
direction of Madame Weiss, will dance the Pas des Fleurs ; and in
the course of the evening, the Mazurka and the Pas des Moissonneurs;
and the celebrated Spanish danseuse, Dona Manuella Perea,
known as La Netia, and Don Felix Garcia, will appear in the
National Spanish Dance.
After the Opera the highly successful new Ballet Divertissement,
entitled KAYA ; ou, L'Amour Voyageur. Kaya, Mademoiselle Lucile
Grahn ; L'Amour, Fraulein Fanny Pragher ; Hermann, M. Di
Matta; and Knud, M. Perrot.
To I e followed by the last act of ERSANI. Elvira Madame Rita
Borio ; Ernani, Signor Moriani ; and Silva, Signor Fornasari.
To conclude with the principal scenes front the highly success-
ful Ballet of Eoline. Euline, Mdlle. Lucile Gratin.
ipplicatitns for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Bea-
, office, Opera Colonnade.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the l'ublic are respectfully
informed, that there will be an Extra Night (not included in the
Subscription),
ON THURSDAY NEXT, MAY I,
When will be performed Bellini's Opera I PURITAN'. Elvira,
Madame Grisi ; Henrietta, Madame Bellini ; Arturo, Sig. Mario ;
Riccardo, Sig. Fornasari ; Walton, Sig. A Giubilei ; Giorgio, Sig.
Lablache.
The Danseuses Viennoises (ender the direction of Madame Jo-
sephine Weiss) will appear in their most admired Pas.
With other Entertainments, in which Madame Anaide Castellan
and Sig. Moriani, will appear.
With various Novelties in the Ballet Department, and uniting the
talents of Mdlle. Gratin, Perrot, M. St. Leon, and Mdlle. Cerito.
In the course of the Evening a Divertissement, entitled LA
VIVANDIERE. La Vivandhre, Mdlle. Cerito ; Le Postilion, M.
St. Leon.
After which, the celebrated Spanish Dancers will appear In
various national Pas of Spain.
To conclude with the New Ballet Divertissement of KAYA ; ou,
L' amour Voyageur. Kaye, Mdlle. Lucille Grahn ; Knud, M. Perrot.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Pit Tickets to be made at the
3pera-otlice, Colonnade, Haymarket.
Doors open at Half-past Seven o'clock ;to commence'at Eight.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
THE DESERT, BY FELICIEN DAVID.
It is respeettUlly announeed that the LAST REPRESENTA-
TION of this celebrated Work will take place on MONDAY, May 5.
Preceded by a Grand Miscellaneous Selection of Choral and Vocal
Music from the most classical Authors, and executed by the dis-
itnguished Artistes of this Establishment.
The Orchestra and Chorusses will include upwards of 200 Per-
formers, the whole under the direction of Sig. Costa.
PROGRAMME.
PART I —Pastoral Symphony—Beethoven. The Hunting Chorus.
" Enryanthe"—Weber. " Les Hirondelles," Sig. Moriani.—David.
" Lascia Amor Segne Marte, Sig. Lablache—llandel. Churns,
" I Cieli immensi narrano—Martini. Duo, " Crudel perche Finora"
—Mozart. " Let the Bright Seraphim," Madame A. Castellan ;
Trumpet Obligato, Mr. Harper—Handel. " La Carita"—Rossini.
Overture, " Anacreon" —Cherubini.
PART ll.—The Deseit. The solo parts by Sig. Moriaxi.
PROGRAMME OF THE DESERT.
Part I.—Entrance to the Desert.

Glorification of Allah; grand chorus and orchestra—Arrival of
the Caravan—Departure of the Caravan—Tempest in the Desert—
Return of the Calm—The Caravan resumes its march.
Part 11.—Night.

The Evening Star—Halt of the Caravan—Hymn to the Night':
air sung by Signor Moriani—Arabian Fantasia--The Dance of (the
Almes—The Liberty of the Desert : grand chorus with orchestra—
Evening reverie : melody sung by Signor Moriani, with chorus and
orchestral accompaniments—Sleep !

Part lll.:—Sun-rise.

Call of the Muezzin; original Arabian melody, with the Arabic
words—The Caravan starts once more on its journey—The Cara-
van gradually disappears in the distance; grand chorus and orches-
tra—Silence in the Desert—The Song of Thanksgiving—Allah.
Grand chorus final.
Doors open at Half-past Seven ; to commence at Eight.
Boxes, Two, Three, and Four Guineas each, may be had on appli-
cation at the Box-office, Opera Colonnade.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE,
THIS EVENING _ _

Will be performed THE BRIDE OF LANIMERMOOR. Edgar, by
M. Duprez ; Colonel Henry Ashton, Mr. Burdini ; Arthur, Mr.
Barker; Raymond, Mr. Weiss ; Norman, Mr. IL Horncastle ; Lucy
Ashton, Madame Eugenic Garcia.
After which will be repeated, a New Comic Ballet, entitled

ROBER r AND BERTRAND.
Dances in the course of the Ballet : -
Pas de Deux, by Wiles. Adele and Louise.
A New Polka, by Mdlle. Polio and M. Gasperini.
Bolero, by Mesdames Louise and Adele.
La Lituana Pas Seul, by Mdlle. rolin.
A MAZURKA, by the Principal Ballet Performers.
Le Sevillianne, Spanish Dance, Mdlle. Polin and M. Gasperini

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. PARSONS (BOX-BOOKKEEPER;

ON THURSDAY, MAY 1,
Will be. performed LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolpho, Mr.
Stretton ; ElTino, Mr. W. Harrison ; Amino, Miss Romer ; Lisa,
Miss Betts.
After which, A GRAND CONCERT. Supported by Herr Staudigl,
Madame E. Garcia, Mr. Borrani, Mr. Burdini, Miss Betts, Miss
ltainforth, &c.
To be followed by a DIVERTISSEMENT, in which Mille. Polin
and M. Gasperini will dance their celebrated Polka.
To conclude with the Second and Third Act of DE t FREISCHUTZ.
Dress Circle, 7s ; Boxes, 5s ; Pit, 3s ; Gallery, 2s ; Upper Gallery,
Is. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be obtained of Mr. John Par-
sons, at the Pox-office of the Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LESSEE, MR. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, by Douglas Jerrold,
entitled TIME WORKS WONDER,.I. Goldthumb, Mr. W. Farren;
Felix Goldthumb, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bantam, Mr. Buckstonc ;
Miss Bessy Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, Miss Fortescue ;
Miss Tucker, Mrs. Glover ; Patty, Mrs. Humby.
After which, a New Grand Classical Extravaganza, entitled TEE
GOLDEN FLEECE. Principal Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews,
J. Bland, Madame Vestris, and Miss I'. Horton.
To conclude with THE THIMBLE RIG.

THEATI:E ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated a New and Original Drams, entitled THE
GREEN BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Connor O'Kennedy,
Ur. Selby ; George, Mr. Hudson : Wild Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Muster Grinnidge, Mr. Wright; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford;
Geraldine, Mrs. Yates ; Nelly O'Neill, Mrs. lltzwilliam ; Miami,
Madame Celeste.

After which, will be repeated a New Grand Empirical Exposition,
called ST. GEORGE AND TILE DRAGON. Principal Characters
by Messrs, Paul Bedford, Wright, John Saunders Selby ; Miss
Woolgar, Miss Brooks, and Miss E. Chaplin.
To conclude with MOTHER AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL.
Mr. Snugsby, Mr. Lambert ; Lieutenant O'Scupper, R.N., Mr. Paul
Bedford ; Mr. Felix Fluffy, Mr. Wright ; Emily, Miss Fortescne.