The Sun.
London, England, 1829-03-09 00:00:00

SURREY THEATRE.

Chl Saturday evening an elegant silver cup was pre-
lented to Mr.•Rt.uszom, by the company of this theatre,
il..token of their regard for him as a Manager—but
men), on account of his firmness in resisting a system
which is- said to have been so successful in some of. the
minorter the theatres--that: of issuing shilling orders. Shortly
af per ces forman were over, the company, with a
Port
ceremon OrtiOa Of the au.d.ience, assembled on the stage to witness
thy.
.Mr. ELLISTON, on coming forward, was
greeted with loud applause; and Mr. RAYNER, who held
the eup in his hand, addressed him in a short speech, ex-
his the admiration and gratitude of the company for
IVrrn and disinterested conduct in opposing a system,
which
h, though it would have destroyed the character of
might have realized for him a competent pro-
vision for life. The cup was then handed to Mrs. EGER-
I") Who pr
sueeesi to Mr. it,
ELLISTON." and gave, "Long life, health, and
EutsTott,- who was evidently much affected by
this In
ark of 'approbation, returned thanks in a rather
ienngthy speech, the substance of which sto the follow-
-1 effect was not aware of thewrcumstance till
within the last forty-eight hours. Such a present, coming
ITe4IT such a company, had inspired him with the most
'', and sincere de. It consoled him for the losses
disaPpointmentirgratitu which be had met with in his theatri.
fns -ericatee r--and, like the fire stolen front Heaven, had in-
into dll sew life, revived the feelings of -youth, and
L honest love of fame, and ambition to please the
which he had enjoyed in his younger and better
days.
h With regard to the system alluded to, he would say
that
he perfectly concurred in the opinion of Mr. Ray-
-11"
aud he rest of the company. It was not only
aande,rading syste but one which tended to destroy
distinctiou's of rank, and
civilised
.acquire-
e' which must be observed in society. It
was
an incongruous system, and be should just think it as
eva!llPetent for him to obtrude himself into the company of
ph"lnge and Princes, as for a coalheaver, with his pipe, and
aPa his polony. in his hand, to place himself, side by
e, With those who usually occupied these boxes.
Thanks to the patronage of the public, and the exertions
61. those who surrounded him, there was no occasion for
beresorting to such a measure. The Surrey Theatre had
en, and must be, a prosperous concern. He did not
take the merit to himself, but attributed the greater share
is to the excellent company who had so cordially and
I°,_ successfully co-operated with him. Mr. Blewitt, he
of ell.rod, had suggested the idea of conferring that mark
44:ntir approbation. For this he returned him his hearty
Itsll a aa d
_"; his no less hearty thanks to the ladies and
n who bad so promptly seconded his wishes.
14:he following is the inscription on the cup
Presented to Robert William Elliston, by his Coir!-
Surrey Theatre, as a token of e,teew for his
Istid
°'ing tbe respecta ility of
b the Stage, in resisting the
finetion of shilling orders.
March 7, 1829."

1:64.1-I,IIG S COLLEGE.—The site of this building
11),.."'Y determined ; the edifice will stand on the eastern
dr.4414 Somerset-house, with entrances from the Qua-
C'hag-e aud.from the Strand. To acquire the latter, the
streernittee have already purchased the three houses in. .that
ge4ti' adjoining to Strand-lane ; and /11r. Smirke dill.
rima).loccupied in completing the designs for the accom-
42ette. %al of both the collegians and scholars.—Literary

L The
r.
otea t Colosseum, in the Regent's Park, has
brrattsferred by 11.1 r. Horner to a Committee of highly
.Pectabie
gentlemen for the benefit and advantage of all
0411-vcernediters. It is the intention of the. Committee to
affairs :A:fleeting of persons generally interested in the
then a Horner, who, we understand, is gone abroad,
.ith a nnthvrPpuesition will be made to them, accompaniedd
' recommendatiop, to finish this tasteful an orn
groundsrtd aaletued temple, and the various apartments
tskylzi connected with it, as soon as possible. The.
um, Conservatories, Saloons, and Library will, in
t 44tinte, continue open to the public as usual.
It
hi rd. was stated in the Star of Brunstuz'cle of Sa-
st-1 last, that the Association is but nominally dissolved,
4' that the rent and 'other machinery of the body are in
oe:ttive'operation as ever. In this statement there is not
Will Orel of truth. A few gentlemen met occasionally to
d' up • the accounts, dispose of claims anterior to the
s 4
Oral "lon, and settle the debts, &c., of the body. The
11.4, relit that came in since the Association was dissolved,
fort that the collectors had in their possession be-
lh4t
the dissolUticin had seen rfreetetb We are confident
gentlemen of the Committee will be gratified at
tndiv mm
idual kspecting their minutes in proof of what
siok,,tatrel stated in their behalf.—Dublin Freeman's
•
•
a"--;,I,IBILNG THE WIND.--Our readers may
ti we alluded last season to a singular and very
Pala,7Mde adopted by a Gentleman of high rank to
t: the zgipplies." We conclude the plan was success-
;"ly,:r a Nobleman of equal pretensions has adopted it
"t 5 r„,.e.,efltlY, as may be seen by reference to our auction
ZAholt4;7". The outline of the scheme will make the
1740tiiki"g During the Autumn the sum of
.lOpt, eras required' tonieet annse urgent claims. The
4'014
,ket, as usual, dull and unpropitious during the
Pressi," SepteMber. The case, however, • being of
da,
Propem6 liatere, a jeweller and goldsmith, whose fame art
4 -3, aft- 1.
ike wag applied to ; but h_e had.
topiti, attack of the city complaint ; money, he
re
„„ tot 4 Yeti scarce, hut he would with pleasure selld
`4:lia 7, extent of 30,000/. of diamonds, plate, an
%eke' taste and vertu. This offer was accepted, and
'11.4 ltibtllnxries being adjusted, a selection from the splen-
toki„ve
was immediately made and quickly dispatched
Willi,. 11 htme,°,r6"Robirts, who as promptly anticipated the
N,:,.n13 promising young Nobleman, by the advance
4 Pripatsm thousatal pounds. We have been favoured with
41t(tett;.'iew, and have no hesitation in saying it presents
There .i the most
splendid exhibition we have ever seen.
Isas Orkto infinite variety of every thing, as 'well useful
44 prw,rt4l, and. it is quite manifest that superior taste
ul
ell% ''ed over the selection. The public view coin-
ite4 L?rl Monday, and the sale on Thursday. The cele-
-44t, he Haynes's no less celebrated dressing-case (for
kllettZ,Pkild Love, in Bond-street, 1,060 guineas), is
t" sPiendid items of this sale.