The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-15
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Censorship of the Theatrcs-" Oliver Twist f"
FOrbidden-The Church Crisis-YaclstinG AT.
fairs-Thc Cricket Scason-Ladics' Dress
Fashi0ns-IIints from the New York Hcruld-
The Tichbornc Baronctcy Claiuis-The Tcle.
graphs nnd Government.
LONDON, March %, 1868.
In amusement Circles the principal topic Of interest
is the rumored refusal OF the Lord Chamberlain to
sanction the production OF "Oliver Twist'-an adap-
tation by Mr.. John oxenford OF Dickens novel-at
the Queens theatre, on account OF the evil lessons
taught by the scenes at Fagins. This Is quite new
freak of morality. The Drury lane has closed, but
is to be reopened with Italian OPERA The French
company will reoccupy the St. James during the
summer. Bandmann, who is not a success, in spite
OF what some OF the critics say, his efforts at
the Lyceum this week and makes way for the Japa.
nese troupe Of Professor Rsley.
In politics everybody Is awaiting the grand strug
gle between the two parties In Parliament next
week over the dsestabshment OF the Irish Church.
You have already been Informed OF the prelimina-
ries by telegraph and before this reaches you the
telegraph will have recorded the result. 1t Is only
necessary to say therefore, that the matter has now
become party question and that DlsraeI will sue.
coed for the present. although the liberals will
triumph IN the future. Last night Earl Russell aired
his views upon the Alabama claims. They amount
TO this:-Engand has done enough In the way Of
ueuIuHty laws, the Jnlte1 STATES are quite rRnt 10
press their demands; all questions between the two
countries ought to be submitted 10 arbitration
together. II makes very little difference now what
Earl Russell thinks about anything He will never
again lead the liberal party.
The Maritime International Exhibition at Havre,
In June seems to have attracted attention In the
United states and until recently was overlooked
here. But II will be only second In importance to
the French Exposition and Americans are earnestly
invited to contribute. II any American yachts could
be induced TO come over they would be splendidy
welcomed The Prince OF Wales viii be present.
As the cricketing season approaches your readers
Will be interested In the London Times account OF
remarkable troupe:-"Mr. Kingston, that indefatga.
BILE ent,epreneW-to whom, among many other nov
sonal acquaintance with poor Aremus ward-has
engaged troupe Of black STRAIGHTFORWARD Australian
aborigines, who excel especially in the game
Mr. oTS syma 1S %o hS rs 6 Ssn with mem
his station at Lake Wallace and taught them the
game for their own amusement They are now
under the captalncy OF Mr. Charles Lawrence, OF
the original All England Eleven taken to Australia
by Messrs. Spiers and Pond some years ago. 1t Is
said these natives have obtained great proficiency In
the game. Out OF twelve matches they have played
lately they have been the vctors of eleven. One OF
their last matches took place before Prince Alfred
at Melbourne. Besides crcketng they are very ex.
pert In twisting the spear and throwing the boone
rang. In the latter peculiarly Australian accom-.
plishment they are very skilful. II Is said that
OF them can throw 1t nearly quarter Of mile and
bring Il back to his feet. Some OF the names Of the
team are very peculiar such as Bullocky, King Cole,
Dick-a-Dick Mosquito, Twopenny and Tarpot. They
are expected to arrive before very long, and doubt
less their match at Lords will be one othe events Of
the season.
vaence of blue In bonnets and dresses. All the mil
liners windows are dressed with blue Blue Is to be
color Of the season. But London is nearly year be-
hind Paris and New York. II is almost year ago
Bouogne races telegraphed that blue was the pre-.
valng color, and remember that some Of the other