The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-03 00:00:00

LYCEUM THEATRE.

A comedy (we use play-bill phraseology), in two acts,
under the title of Our New Governess, was produced
here on Thursday ; it is said to be from the pen of Mr.
Brooks, the author of the Lowilser Arcade. The plot is
simple enough, turning upon the efforts of a Chevalier
Cl'lndustrie, and two unwilling associates, to impose upon
and rob a simple-hearted old man, who has become sud-
denly possessed of wealth. The dialogue, although
somewhat dull in the first act, was fully redeemed by the
fun and fullness of punning in the last, some of the latter
being smart hits at the popular topics of the day, and,
being given with full gusto by the actors, told amazingly.
Mrs. Keeley, who plays a sort of petticoat Dr. O'Toole
(Irish Tutor), was, as usual, the life of the piece. The
only novelty in the character played by Keeley was the
extreme absurdity of his grief, who, under the persuasion
of having passed a forged note, is made the tool or vic-
tim of the swindler to conceal his imaginary crime ; it is
scarcely necessary to say that he played with his usual
drollery. Wigan displayed his accustomed nonchalance
in the part of Fitz-Duval, a gentleman about town ; F.
Mathews gave full effect in the part of the simple and
suddenly elevated tradesman. Stanton, who was the
lover of the piece, played with gentlemanly ease and
propriety ; a little more self-reliance and spirit will be
sure to make him a valuable actor. Mrs. Cato Biggs (a
sort of dramatic Mrs. Caudle) was admirably acted by
Mrs. Woollidge ; nor must we forget noticing a pleasant
hit at Malthusian theories and utilitarianism in the per-
son of an old maid, performed with much point by Mrs.
A. Wigan. The piece was highly successful.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
NEWMARKET, Tuunsnav NIGHT.
In consequence of numerous departures, there was but a
small muster at the rooms this evening, and little or no bet-
ting. The following quotations, therefore, must be received
as little more than nominal :
NEW:MAI:KM' STAKES.
8 to 1 cni Idas.
All are struck out, except Idas, Wood Pigeon, hedger,
John Davis, Fuzbos, and Winchester. John Davis is not bare.
This and the match between Garry Owen and Minotaur
are the only races for to-morrow. Espoir and the Bishop cf
Romford's cob receive forfeit.
CHESTER CUP.
6to 1 agst Fitz-Allea (t) -5 to 1 agst Queen of Tyne.
7 to 1 agst Semiseria (t) 30 to 1 agst Counsellor
15 to 1 agst Sorella 10 to 1 agst Winesour
16 to I agst The Era (t) 10 to 1 agst Intrepid
20 to 1 agst Cataract 40 to 1 agst Ratan
2 to 1 apt Idas

DERBY.
13 to 1 agst Alarm (t)
OAKS.
16 to 1 taken about Loons. No others mentioned.
(RECEIVED LAST NIGHT.)
Cataract's decline arose from a rumour that he pulled up
ame after a gallop on Wednesday. Fitzallen and Semiseria,
The Era, and Sorella, were in great demand, but, from the
departure of many of the subscribers, very little business was
done. Several hedging bets, at 2t01,9 to 4, and sto 2 were
laid against Idas for the Derby, and 8 to 1 offered on him for
the Newmarket Stakes. 1,300 to 100 laid against Alarm,
and 7,000 to 200 agst The Ironmaster.
FRIDAY'S RACES.
Match, T. Y. C. 150, 25 ft.—Colonel Peel's Garry Owen,
Bst 71b (Nat) beat Duke of Bedford's Minotaur, 7st 121 b (E.
Edwards).-5 to 4on Minotaur. Won by a head, after a
fine race.
The Newmarket Stakes of 50 sovs. each, h ft, for three yrs old
colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst 21b. D. M. (23 Subs. )
Lord Stradbroke's Idas walked over.
Mr. I. Day's Winchester saved his stake and received 50/.
Match, D. I. 200, h ft.—Sir P.. W. Bulkeley's Bishop of
Romford's Cob, 5 yrs, received forfeit from Lord Glasgow's
Amulet colt, 4 yrs, Sat 71b.
Duke of Bedford's Espoir, Bst 101 b, received forfeit from Mr.
Osbaldeston's Secutor, ist 31b ; T. Y. C. 200, 25 ft.
OAKS.
8 to 1 agst Mr. Worthington's Lancashire Witch—taken
No other betting.