The Sun.
London, England, 1844-11-21 00:00:00

FINE ARTS.

OPENING OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE.
The subject of this Plate, which is from a Daguer-
reotype taken from the top of the Mansion-house, is
the opening of the Royal Exchange under the high
auspices of her Majesty and Prince Albert. The
Print represents the procession just at the moment it
is advancing in front of the Exchange, her Majesty's
carriage with her attendants leading the way, followed
by an imposing squadron of the household troops.
The group is executed with considerable skill and
judgment, and the whole forms a very animated and
graphic representation of one of the most interesting
public spectacles that have been witnessed in England
for many a year. The Print is published by Acker-
mann, and would show to advantage in a plain maple-
wood frame.

THEATRE ROYAL, DUBLIN.—" Quite refreshing,"
is a conventional phrase used by the small fry of critics,
when they would express their sense of aught that is
novel and pleasing, and, borrowing from their nomen-
clature, we may truly say—it is quite refreshing to visit
the theatre since the very judicious reduction in the
prices of admission. The excitement, the fun, the noise,
the pristine glory of the galleries have been restored,
and the crowds that nightly throng them to overflowing,
afford a sure proof that the people can appreciate thea-
tricals when placed within their means. We congratu-
late Mr. Calcraft upon the success of his experiment, and
aro fully convinced that this will be one of the most pro-
fitable seasons that he has experienced for years. Mrs.
Seymour, whose performance of Maritana we witnessed
for the second time last night, is an actress of great pro-
mise. Her person is singularly prepossessing, her car-
riage graceful, her voice melodious, and her style, formed
on the best models, is spirited, expressive, and, withal,
full of truth, never o'erstepping the modesty of nature.
In the interview with Charles, where she upbraids him
with his perfidy, the energy she summoned up, and the
swelling indignation with which, in the pride of virtue,
the poor singing girl rose superior to the King, could
not be surpassed. The burst of applause that followed
her fine delivery of the emphatic rebuke was richly de-
served. In the lighter scenes her animation, the ringing
happiness of her laugh, and the bounding gaiety of her
actions, were all in keeping. It appeared no wonder that
the King should have become the slave of such charms.
Miss Chalmers performed with her wonted ability,
being, as in every part she undertakes, effective and per-
fect ; and Mr. Barrett, as a courtier of the Polonius
order, with Mrs. Hill as his vain spouse, added to the
effect of the piece. After the curtain fell Mrs. Seymour
and Mr. Calcraft were loudly called for.—Dublin Even-
ing Packet.
THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY•LANE.—The admirers
of eminent talent, personal beauty, and general attraction,
will learn with deep regret that Mademoiselle Adele
Dumilatre's engagement positively closes on Tuesday
next, and that she has but four evenings more to per-
form. She will appear in the Beauty off' Ghent to-night,
and in The Corsair to-morrow, and will repeat those
characters on Monday and Tuesday next, on which
latter evening she bids us farewell. Balfe's new opera,
called The Daughter of St. Mark, will be produced on
Wednesday next, the 27th inst., being the anniversary
of the production of The Bohemian Girl.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—(FOR LADIES.)—Lady
Helena St. Clair will back herself against any young
lady of her standing in society, at Poonsh Painting, for
a pair of gold earrings. The Honourable Colonel Green-
borne is ready with the cash. Inquire at Almack's. Mrs.
Captain Meredith will work any lady of Ton, married or
single, at fancy knitting, or crotchet, for an Indian
shawl ;—cost unlimited. May be heard of at the Morn-
ing Post office. Emmeline Villiers will meet Adeliza
Blount any day, and do a Turk or a bouquet, which
ever she chooses, fur a dozen pair of kid gloves. A cer-
tain young clergyman (A. B. knows who) and a gallant,
ensign, will act as umpires. Mrs. Alderman Buddle-
worth says that she don't mind doing a bit of plain work,
from a pair of stockings to a shirt, with any woman in
England, high or low. Will also truss a fowl, or make
a blanket pudding, with anybody—for any money. Ad-
dress to the old house in the City.—Punch.
GRAY'S INN, Nov. 20.—The undernamed gentle-
men were this day called to the degree of Barrister-at-
Law by the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn—viz.,
John Fitzpatrick Villiers, Esq., and Charles Skinner
Troughton, Esq.
OPENING or Si'. °LAVE'S CHURCII—This edifice
was opened for Divine service last Sunday morning—
the Rev. Archdeacon Wilberforce, Chaplain to his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, preaching an impressive ser-
mon. The cost of the repairs is about 8,0001