6 $ 
THE FIELD. 
[Saturday, 
when Anderson was here, and SImkespcrc used to be nightly 
acted), altogether giving one the notion of an intelligent 
body of artisans who have come to be interested or amused 
at the performance; while the mob at the ci-devant Coburg 
seems to be collected together ns at a free and easy club, 
and the appearance of a considerable minority suggests to 
a prudent stranger the propriety of buttoning up his watch 
in the recesses of his breeches pocket. In short, I don’t 
know why it should be so, but the oudicnco ut the Victoria 
is about the lowest in London, and I can’t say that in my 
recollection the management has done much to elovatc their 
character. But the theatre fills nightly, and notwithstanding 
the low prices much money must be made here, and I sup- 
pose that is sufficient. 
The first piece was the highly interesting drama of 
“ Marion Hazelton, or the Child of the Wronged.” I did’nt 
see much of it, but qnito enough to let me into the secret of 
the plot ; for which, indeed, the very names were enough. Of 
courso it was on the old stock model" : there was the inevitable 
“ reprobate and heartless ” squire Martin Leigh, who per- 
secutes with his unsanctified addresses Marion, who is, of 
course, the adopted daughter of Walter Lester, “ a true old 
yeoman of Essex and also, of courso, is beloved by the 
young miller, Edward Lester ; and still more, of courso, has 
a brother, Lieutenant Hazelton, “ in H.M. army, recently 
returned from twenty years of foreign service,” who arrives 
just in time to preserve his sister from ruination by presenting 
several pistols at the head of the “ reprobate and heartless” 
squire. Then there is a comic Tom Tiller, who carries on 
an underplot with the “ sprightly villago lass ” Agatha ; and 
Jim Wheeler, who is the “ perpetrator of the squire’s dark 
deeds of villainy,” and Crum; a “man of cunning and 
deception," who becomes suddenly virtuous in the last scene, 
See. Sec. See. ; are they not all, and the story tlioy act, written a 
hundred times over in the chronicles of the Victoria Theatre ? 
So no more of them ; but pass we on to the pantomime, the 
“Seven Champions of Christendom,” of which, however, I 
have not much to say. It is a capital subject this “ Seven 
Champions,” and properly managed, would afford a magnifi- 
cent groundwork for spectacle and burlesque. What is done 
for it at the Victoria would have been esteemed oil very well 
a few years ago, but wo have so much improved our scene 
decorations lately, that to me (especially coming fresh from 
the brilliancy of the Surrey), it appeared dingy and ineffec- 
tive. The champions were badly dressed, St. James, of 
Spain, being the counterfeit of Guy Faux — and had little to 
say, and that little, stupid — and the best that can be siid of 
scenery and comic business is. that it was not bad. Certainly 
the Sphte, Leclerc by name, is a wonder of activity. I bear 
a personal animosity to sprites in general, but this one at 
least astonished, if ho did not delight me. When those 
“ talented performing dogs. Uncle Tom and Eva,” came on, 
I beg in to think I had had enough of the Victoria, and 
betook myself to a purer air than that of the theatre, with a 
certain degree of rejoicing. 
Having now visited nearly every Christ ■*’«*-- piece, I think 
I have a right to an opinion a. u> their relative merits, and 
thus I place thcat. 
F„. scenery and spectacle in general.— 1 , Princess's ; 2, 
Lyceum ; 3, Surrey. 
For regular pantomimic business.— 1, Drurv-lane: 2, 
Sadler’s Wells. 
But Clown, Harlequin, and Columbine, Drury-Iane. 
Number Nip, at the Adelplii, being neither a burlesque, 
nor a pantomime, cannot well be classed with the others. 
Never were such times for theatres— every house is crowded 
—at the Lyceum for instance, where seats in the dress 
circle are wisely let for the whole evening, you must 
apply a week before band if you want half a dozen places. 
I hope there will bo no complaints of salaries in arrear this 
season. * q. 
ADELrm. — On Thursday evening, Mr. and Miss Kceley 
played at Windsor Castle. Mr. Rogers, therefore, took Mr. 
Keelcy’s part in the “ Thirst ot Gold,” in London, and Miss 
F. Maskell played Miss Keeley’s role in “ Number Nip.” 
The houses have been full throughout the week, and both 
pieces still increase in attraction. 
Olympic.— On Thursday evening, considerable disap- 
pointment was occasioned at the doors of this theatre, by 
the announcement conveyed in large placards, that no per- 
formance would take place in consequence of the hasty 
summons of Mr. Wigan to Windsor, to take the character 
of Rolando in the “Honeymoon,” the play selected for 
representation before her Majesty. The telegraphic mes- 
sage, by an net of officiousness on the part of Mr. George 
Ellis, was addressed to Mr. Charles Kean, in Torrington- 
Bquare, instead of, as ordered by Colonel Phipps, to Mr. 
Wigan, thus causing such a loss of time in the delivery of 
the message ns to prevent Mr. Wigan from substituting 
another piece than that announced for the evening’s per- 
formance. Under this pressure there was no option left to 
the manager, and the theatre was closed accordingly. By 
the exercise of Mr. Ellis’s “own responsibility,” Mr. 
” ‘o an 1,aSi ?* c °urse, been a great loser, and whatever 
momentary irritation may have existed in the mind of the 
public on finding the theatre doors closed, we are quite 
sure that, after perusal of the subjoined announcement, it 
must have faded into sympathy for the manager “ Public 
notice*— The attention of the public is respectfully re- 
quested to the following message received at Euston- 
station, January 19th, from Mr. George Ellis, Windsor, to 
Charles Kean, Esq., 3, Torrington-squarc, London: — - i 
am instructed by Colonel Phipps to telegraph to Mr. 
W igan to come down immediately to act Rolando. I send 
to you direct, instead, on my own responsibility. Mr 
W igan is to close his theatre if necessary.’ All tickets and 
places taken for this evening can l.e transferred to any 
other, or the money returned. The performances an- 
nounced for the rest of the week will be resumed to- 
morrow (Saturday).” — Morning Pott, of yesterday. 
Astley’s Koyai, Am piiitheatke. — The day per- 
formance on Thursday was attended with increased success • 
the triple enUsruinment of tlio elephants, scenes in the circle’ 
ami Mr. Nnlson Lee’« equestrian pantomime of Billy Button' 
being an attraction beyond the reach of any other establish- 
ment to offer. The house is nightly crowded, a pi oof tlmt 
the success of the pantomime j» complete. We underfund 
M Kate Cooke is starring it at Bristol under most Uia- 
tmgui-h'.d patronage. 
Uauxlzuomi Theatre.— T he effort# of Mr. J. W. 
WaJIack to render Uu. theatre attract, ve to the inhabitants 
of th* densely populated quarter of the metropolis, have, 
w by most inspiriting ro- 
r i « P »^ nt l P °, 10 ' 1 thc Paotomime, “ Harlequin 
£ 2 . n? a lhe Joadskme drawing to its represen- 
tation nightly crowds. It is a most creditable specimen of 
this description of entertainment, and worthy to rank with 
those presented at establishments possessing greater moans 
and appliances. There is a good company of actors got 
together— among them are several favorites, and these lend 
officient aid in supporting Mr. Wallack and ills accomplished 
Judy in many of our standard plays. 
City op London Theatre.— This establishment, “the 
house of call for pantomime,” is carrying all beforoitat tlio 
Kast-eud, Mr. Nelson Leo’s own pantomimo being now 
considered the best in London. Parties still flock from oast, 
west, north, and 60 uth, to witness it. One reason why this 
pantomimo (independently of its merit and tlio grand scene 
“ The I’ulaco of Oriental Pearls ”) is likely to continue at- 
tractive for a lengthened period is, that the author, Mr. 
Nelson Lee, who attends to the working of it every evening, 
is continually introducing somo new trick or funny business 
for tlio clmractors, thus keeping alivo the various scenes by 
fresh local hits. The entire “ Fairy Court” will appear in 
now and splendid dresses on Monday, on which night wo 
are to bo presented with the “Struggle for Gold,” which has 
been in preparation for the last four weeks. 
The London Orchestra.— A “grand” concert was 
givoti on Thursday night, in the Hanovcr-equare Rooms, to 
a crowded audience, by a now society under the above 
denomination. It was really a “grand” concert, since there 
was an efficient orchestra, which performed several pieces 
of the gaeat masters, and, among others a symphony. The 
whole concert gave unanimous satisfaction. , 
A New Theatre in the East.— Mr. R. T. Smith 
the lessee of Drury Lane Theatre, has purchased tlio ex- 
tensive freehold estate on which Shadwell workhouse stands, 
fur the purpose of erecting a large and commodious theatre 
on the site thereof. The estate was sold by tlio Stepney 
Union, under an order of the Poor Law Board, at the 
auction mart, on Thursday. It comprises an area of 17,0(16 
feet, enclosed with brlcK walls and carriage entrance; tlio 
spacious building used as the workhouse, standing on 3,800 
feet of ground, and numerous other brick buildings ; also a 
large garden. 
St. Martin’s -Hall. — T he new music-hall being com- 
pleted, after a long and unavoidable delay, Mr. llullah 
seems in a fair way to reap the advantage of his enterprise 
and perseverance. The inaugurativo concert, at the begin- 
ning of December, was, ns every one knows, a profitable 
speculation ; in Christmas week the “ Messiah” attracted a 
largo audience, notwithstanding the formidable counter- 
attractions of the Sacred and London Sacred Harmonic 
Societies ; and on Wednesday night the “ Creation” brought 
together so crowded an assembly that a great many were 
unable to secure accommodation ; and the oratorio, in con- 
sequence, was announced for repetition next The 
fact is, that the price of the area seats being Is., it comes 
within the means of n nut number of persons, who are thus 
to enjoy, several times in tlio year, a rational and 
delightful amusement, which they would otherwise, in all 
probability, bp compelled to relinquish. There arc audiences 
for oratorios, as there are audiences for the lively music at 
the Casino; but, while the latter count in hundreds, tlio 
former count in thousands— a truth which should afford 
satisfaction to thc moral philosopher, since it speaks loudly 
in favour of the healthy mental condition of the people. 
Madame Tdssaud's Exhibition. — The Messrs. Tus- 
saud have just completed an admirable likeness of the 
Archbishop of Paris, dressed in his full ecclesiastical cos- 
tume, and represented as bestowing tlio nuptial benediction 
on tlio Emperor and the Empress of tlio French. The 
Emperor is in the costume of a lieutenant-general, and her 
Majesty the Empress is dressed in her bridal dress of mag- 
nificent lace. This group is highly interesting, and attracts 
great notice from the visitors. 
Equestrian Accident.— One of the troupe belonging 
to Madame Isabel’s circus was personating tlio character of 
the “Flying Indian” nt Rotherham, and was galloping 
round the arena at a furious rate. Thc horse stumbled, 
and threw its rider with such violence to the ground as to 
dislocate his left knee and elbow .— Derbythirc Courier. 
At La Fenice of Venice, “ II Trovatoro” has been highly 
successful, Mirate and Madame Albortini taking thc principal 
Donizetti’s “Don Sebastiano ” lias been coldly received 
at La Pergola in Florence, although executed by favourites 
of the Florentine public, Madame Gruitz, Baldanza, and 
Crivelli. 
HUNTING. 
(labor.— Lord Lonsdale objects to have the meets of his Foxhounds 
advertised, and tho wishes of masters of hounds aro always con- 
sulted In “The FrELn.” Tho fixtures ol tho Havrlors will bo found 
in their proper column. 
AQUATICS. 
R. K. Mr. Llpscombe’s patent improvements in tlio hulls of ships 
may be examined at his houso, a few doors west of Tomplo-bar, on 
the south side of the Strand. 
/lrffin— Tho original Yachting Magazine was published in 183fi, and 
called “ The Regatta Register." Hunt’s camo out in August, 1852. 
CHESS. 
f — In answor to a number of inquiries which have reached us touch- 
ing tho proposed match between Messrs. Staunton and Harrwltz, 
wc can only stuto at present that tho negotiations have come to a 
dead lock, owing to Mr. Havrwltz's objection to allow the adjourn- 
ment of games— a system solely introduced and much practised by 
Mr. Staunton. 
Amateur of S n Club — The games between Messrs. Staunton nnd 
llcydcbrant, which we are giving weekly, will bo reported in tlio 
order in which they were played. 
Alpha. —Vic quite agree with you in thinking that " the advantage is 
all on tlio side of thc student." \Ye believe the real nmateur of 
Chess will always consider that the trifling shilling stake, usually 
played for in all the London Chess Clubs, as but a slight equivalent 
for the benefits they derive from prnctice with a first-rate master. 
.8. /’. — You should procure some elementary work on the game. 
Senex . — You may have more than one White Queen on tlio board at 
once, although this rule did not obtain most likely when you wero 
In the habit of playing. 
.8. T. A.— Stale Mato may be effected In the manner described. 
li. l\ is thanked for his valued budget. 
POULTRY. 
Will A Breeder ami Exhibitor qf Silver Laced Bantams communicate 
bis uddress, in confidence, to Ranger , “Field" office, 4, Brydges- 
street, Co vent garden. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Sturnus (Winchester). — Index, title-page, and cover for “ Tin: Fim.r>,'’ 
will cost 3j. But for an accident they would have been ready this 
week. We hope to announce their appcurance in our next. 
5. J . — Thc Bosphorus connects thc Black Sea with tho Sea of 
Marmora; and tho Dardanelles connects thc Sea of Marmora with 
the waters of thc Greek Archipelago. The Bosphorus is sixteen 
miles in length, thc Dardanelles about fifty. 
Slumped.— Your dog is afflicted with maw-worms. Get half an ounco 
of Indian pink ( Spigelia Marvtandica), and infuse it in a pint of 
boiling water for two hours, then strain, and mix it in an equal 
quantity of good broth, which the dog will readily take after twenty- 
four hours' fast. This should be given nt night, and the next 
morning a dose of castor oil should be given, nnd In a few days tho 
Indian pink be repeated with the oil. if the worms are very strong, 
administer the medicine ns u drench, without tho broth. Let him 
have oatmeal and scalded greaves, mixed with some scraps from the 
kitchen, as bis general food. 
Constant Header. — We are making arrangements to give “A list of 
fairs in the ensuing week;” and meanwhile shall feel obliged to any 
of our readers who will call out attention to the dates, &c„ of fairs 
coming off in their own immediate neighbourhood. Perfection Is 
only to be attained by concert. 
J. II (Leeds). — The Archery will appear next week. 
II. (Plymouth). — Poullry list did not reach us till mid-day on Friday, 
nnd therefore too late. 
*»* Several replies unavoidably stand over for want of space. 
INQUIRIES. 
Cochin China (Aylesbury).— *• Sir,— Perhaps some of your readers 
will inform me which are tho true points in game fowl," 
Liverpool “ I shall feel obliged by any of your readers informing me. 
through your next, when guano was first imported into England 
Thc first arrival to this port was in duly, 1839; but I think there was 
an nmval in the Clyde long before this. What had come to London 
I could not find out here.” 
W.C.li. “Can any of your readers tell me what are the best books on 
munige-riding or breaking horses to the munege— where the books 
can be bought, and what is the price of them ? ’ 
ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES. 
Xenia.—' The eldest son of a knight does not attain thc knighthood at 
the father’s death. 
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. 
BIRTHS. 
On the IGth Inst., at Uxbridge, thc wife of G. H. Macjcauara, Esq 
lU'gcon, of a daughter.— On the tilth lust nt 
, ' . " Ai-if.K »■ isi,u, ui a son.— un mo ihhi inst., at St. 
James .--square Lady Lyttelton, of a son.— On the 18th inst., at 
Buckliurst-park, Lady Elizabeth Russell, of n daughter. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Statfe op Admiral Db Sacmarez.— The Painted Hall of 
the Royal Hospital, Greenwich, 1ms just received nn addition by 
the erection of n stntuo to Admiral Lord De Pauinarez, executed 
by John .Steele, Esq., It.S.A., of Edinburgh. It is of statuary 
marble, in one block, G feet 3 inches high, stands upon a pedestal 
of polished veined marble, weighs about two tons, and is placed 
in the principal hall, facing tiiat of Lord Exmouth. As a work 
of art it is greatly n.lmired, the attitude is remnrkubly good, tlio 
drapery is exceedingly easy nnd graceful, while tho features avo 
admirably delineated, and appear to have imparted to them nn 
expression which conveys to the mind of tho beholder nt onco tho 
character and disposition, the energy nnd vast internul resources 
of this truly great hero . — Kentish jferenry. 
Elopement op Arab Ladies. — Bcn-Ayet, the late minister 
of tho Bey of Tunis, writes a correspondent, has been to 
Marseilles to fetch his three wives, ond has brought them in 
triumph to Paris. Tlieso ladies have ndopted^the French cost- 
ume, and appear in public without veils. The Bey is furious. 
You are aware that he accuses Bcn-Ayet of having plundered his 
treasury to an immense amount. Since tho minister's flight his 
widowed spouses have been detained as precious hostages by tho 
Bey. The police never quitted thc door of their liouso, nnd ouly 
a few women were allowed to visit them. It appears, however, 
that they whiled away tho woary hours of captivity by trying on 
and learning to wear French dresses, and when they becamo 
perfect in thc art, they one day coolly wulked past the sentinels, 
who mistook them for visitors. Once nt large, they wero enabled 
by the assistance of their friends to obiuin a passport from tho 
French Consulate, and with this they sailed for Marseilles. The 
rage nnd disappointment of the Bey, whose health Ims long been 
ill ail almost desperalo condition, will, it is thought, bring on u 
Culol fit of apoplexy. 
Tnu Bottles Fodnd on tiib Rcssian Arctic Coast.— 
The Council of tho Royal Society have received u report from 
Lloyd’s to tho effect, that tho bottle transmitted to this country 
from tho shores of the sea of Kura is similar to those used by tho 
Norwegians ns floats for their fishing nets. 
The MoDSTAcnR, — Thc Durham borough police have adopted 
tho moustache. Thero is every probability that in a short timO 
the hirsute appendage will become quite general here.— Sunder- 
land Herald. 
Tub Three DnoMios. — Thc Memorial Dordelait has thc 
following curious story : — A young man wearing n glazed cap 
and a caoutchouc cloak presented himself on Baturduy in n 
restaurant of the Rue Muutrcc, nnd ordered a dinner. IIo re- 
mained threo quarters of on hour nt table, nnd ate like a man 
who has twice ns much appetito ns ordinary mortals; then ho 
paid his bill and went awnv. In about five minutes the snmo 
person re-entered, sauted himself at table, commanded a now 
dinner larger Hum tho first, und retired ufter linving consumed it 
ns quietly nsc >uld he. Tlio restaurateur was nstonished ot such 
voracity. IIo cried tliut it was a mirnclo, and related it to his 
waiters and servants ; but no sooner had ho concluded than tlio 
man rc-nppcaicd, ordered a third dinner, nnd dovuurcd it as if 
he had taken nothing for two doys. Tho restaurateur wont to 
his neighbours. Thc waiters assembled round him, regarded him 
u phenomenon, and dared not speak to him. Oil his departure 
tlio master of tho establishment, wishing to know who ho was, 
followed him. Jle went to n cafe, where lie joined two other 
persons who were seated at a table, on which wero three demi- 
lasses. Tlieso two poreonuges resombled tho ouo who onterod as 
rsOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS ol " : ‘ ,er resemble another drop. Thc restuuratour had 
RACING. * ‘ then tho explanation of tho mystery. Tho young men told him 
Sturnus — Autocrat Is engaged in the St*. Leger *l‘ a t ^ IC Y " elc , * jroc brothers, and wore all born nt tlio Biinio time; 
r nl »’ lftln °f simply a printartWor, which l . l,ey W , ei '° ^ ftVol,in S ,or « commercial firm ut I’uris. They were 
ihfl i., t, r " l " 1 ,,ui,| ber of “Tin. Fir.Lj,.” Tho x Instead dressed m the same wuy. They excite in tho strongest dogreo 
of tho m turned Empress Into Express. the curiosity of I he persons who see them together, and in our town 
Mr a —Wo nro Ain i COURSING. nothing elso is talked of thun tlioir miraculous resemblance, uiul 
t* your ruiXuiuwmrToTS. 110 "’ ° n<1 ^ I ^ I ’™"‘ Wl " ““ 
MARRIAGES. 
At Belleau, Lincolnshire, by hjs brothers the Revs. J. D. and R. 
Giles, EDWinn Giles, Esq., Lieutenant, I N , to Emilt, youngest 
daughter of thc late J. Atkins, Esq., of Ashcott-house, Somersetshire 
fhe bride was given nwuy by her eldest brother, W. Atkins, E*q._ 
On the 17th inst., at St. George’s Church, Camberwell, by the Rev. 
, B « V . Cn ’ M ’ A - tocumbent of St. Mary’s, Southwark, the 
1^'. a . , A P- F : of Ibe latter, to Elizabeth 
Jane eldest daughter of William Tree 
1,1 Butlelgli, Somer-et, by the Rev. W. 
Neville, asusted by the Rev. Seymour Neville, the Rev. C. 
AiirMrKi.i. .St. John Miu.mw, Esq., rector of Lapworth, third son ol 
the late J aulet St. John Miklmuy, of Jlaslegrove-housc. Somerset, to 
HABaiOT Louisa, youngest daughter of tho Hon. and Very Rev. tho 
Dean of y> mdsor and Lady Charlotte Neville Grenville. 
DEATHS. 
Courtney, formerly lector ot Sandorstead, Surrey.— On tin IGtli Inst 
mt^u'a'i' *!' " qu “ lc ’ Mr Wuru.^agedTS: 
nrx? * * ii 6t ‘ al Mrcathum-coinmou, M.utv Ann, the daughter 
s 0 m ^ A ni errn ?" M , u K« cr ldgc — On the IGth inst., nt No. 3, Ovington- 
square, Brampton, Daniel Bam., Esq., In the 71th y- ar of Ills age.— 
