The Sun.
London, England, 1842-02-08 00:00:00

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WILSON7VOCAL MR. S AND NARRATIVE
ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCOTTISH MUSIC AND SONG.—Last night
Mr. Wilson gave his fifth entertainment, which comprised a
review of the Rebellion in 1745, with the adventures of Prince
Charles. The songs were chiefly Jacobite relics, and illustra-
tive of the various points in the Young Chevalier's career
through Scotland, in 1745-6. The entertainment, independ-
ent of the songs, was one of the deepest interest, abounding
with anecdotes of all descriptions—tragic and humourous, his-
torical and dramatic. It was listened-'to throughout with
breathless attention ; and at the end, the audience testified the
gratification they had enjoyed by long-continued applause. The
songs were given, as usual, in Mr. Wilson's happiest style,
and several of them were rapturously encored ; others would
have been demanded twice, but through mercy for the sinker.
The Music Hall was crowded in every part by a highly fashion-
able and respectable audience ; and we feel convinced that the
longer Mr. Wilson continues his entertainments, the more po-
pular will they become, so interesting are they, as well as in.
structive. Last night's, for example, was as complete a history
of the rebellion in the '45, as could well be given ; and we
have no doubt that. this entertainment alone, would draw
crowded audiences for at least a dozen nights more. He sung,
in addition to the sot !.•;s in the programme, of which there were
twelve, " Flora 111`Iflonald's Lament for Prince Charlie," one
of the sweetest melodies we ever listened to. The programme
of next Monday's entertainment, contains a delightful variety
of choice old songs.
DEA F N ESS.-SOUnd Magnifiers, and Invisible
Operative Voice conductor., to enable persons at an advanced
age, and of old standing extreme deafness, to join in general
conversation, and to catch the sound of a distant low speaker
at a public assembly; they are the size of a very small gold
seven shilling piece, and when in the cavity of the ears, they
are not in the least perceptible nor more uncomfortable than
having a small piece of fine wool in its place ; they are composed
of a metal to collect sound, peculiar to the Messrs. S. and B.
Solomons themselves ; and although they are so extremely small
yet they enable those afflicted with extreme deafness, and
those who are only slightly dull of hearing to hear in every
respect equal to those of most acute hearing. Messrs. S. and
B. Solomons, 39, Albemarle.street, Piccadilly, opposite the
York Hotel, and 76, King William.street, City. Newly-Invented
Spectacles, immediately they are placed before imperfect vision,
either by day or candlelight, that mist and dullness which
appears before the eyes is at once removed, every object beccming
clear and distinct, so that the most aged defective eye-sight be-
comes bright and brilliant, and is brought to its youthful, natural
and original state. Those valuable inventions have gained the
! patronage of the Royal Family, and the unqualified approbation of
above 400 of the principal members of the medical profession, and
numerous individuals of high distinction, who have been greatly
benefited by their use. To be bad only at 59, Albemarle.street.
Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel, and 7fi, King William.streel
City.—No connexion with persons of the same name. '... _

STATE OF THE NOTTINGHAM HOSIERY
Joni LACE TRADES.—It is painful to state, that notwith-
standing the mouth of February has arrived, the demand for
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a fever for emigration prevails amongst the young men, and it
is only for the want of means to pay their passage that it is
not general. In the midst of this distress, we are sorry to
state that the manuf.cturers of both hose and lace are conti-
nually compelled, through the influene of the Corn-laws, to
meditate reductions in the wages. The wrought cotton hose
hands have submitted almost without a struggle to the reduc-
tion of 3d. per dozen an their wages. Another very large
house has given notice of its intention to reduce the price for
making cut-up hosiery.—Nottingliant Review.
The Lace Trade of Chard continues in a de-
'messed state, or rather is increasingly depressed. This trade
has occasionally been like a green spot in the desert, while all
around has been unproductive, but at present, we aret
esodtorrrol to
say, it partakes of the general gli4om. What is h
going to proscribe ? Unless some effectual remedy be shortly
administered, the patient will certainly be in an irrecoverable
state.—Somerset Gazette.
Some heavy
TRADE OF WAKEFIELD._,
e ely to involve
k
failures are reported here this week, whichake r
fie lild has hitherto
several parties in aggravated distress.
.Ibouring towns, but the
been favoured more than its it?ficult to say
i where the evil
blow is struck at last, and it is
are heavy sufferers.
may stop. Some of the corn-factors
Leeds Mercury.
(Monday.)--T H E POOR
WORSHIP-STREET
.
d donation of 51. from 41.
on receive a
Box.—Mr. Drought
be
applied
at the discretion of the
Magistrates Company, to
Skinners
Magistrates to the relief of the poor.