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THE FIELD 
PLAYING AT DUCKS AND DRAKES. 
riUIEATRES. — THE BEST PRIVATE BOXES 
L roll EVERY THEATRE IN LONDON, may bu ncurod by ojipbca- 
I Ion to W. H. S a mb, Hot a i. Liunxiiv, St. J a m ck'n-xiii xkt. 
I ) u Y A L OPE It A , 
ll' Tho Director* Imvo llio honour lo n 
D It U It Y - LANE. 
unonnro Hint the SEASON WILL 
.vaaBBvn —--a. (EASTER MONDAY), April 17th, 
when will be proaonted Btulni's Opera, NOllMA. Nonun, Mailainc Cumdori: 
Olntiblo, Mndamo ■Soudliolmi Mill Ailolitliiv, Matlllo, Scdlozok; Polllo, simior 
I'abiHl (fiom Ln Sonin Milan): Floviu*. Signor Santl; ana Orovezo, Signor 
A riioldl (Primo Romo of tho Ornud Opera and Italian Opera of l’ftrlul. After 
tho opera. OOD HAVE THE QUEEN, by tho entire Company, To oonolude 
with a BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT. 
JVi, '"i - OnllorlM, l" ; I’lt, 11» .; Boxo«, .1" ; Drew Circle, Cm. : Stalin, 7* 
Private Boxen, 9 in. , 42*., and iWi,, may be lind and places taken at the Box-office 
Iwhteli In upon dolly from nlno HU nix), nnd of the priuolpal Muslcseller* and 
Llbmrlen. Doors will be opened at n quarter before seven, and performance 
cummonoo at liulf-paxt hcvou o'olouk. The Subscription will be foifouc hundred 
nigh In, nnd will commence on Monday, April 94th. 
r I THEATRE KOVAL, II AYAIAKKET.— Under the 
1 Management of Mr. Bockstonb. 
F.A8TBR MONDAY AND DURING THE WEEK. SPEED THE 
PLOUGH. MR BUCK STONE’S VOYAGE HOUND THE GLOBE (IN 
i Bit ESTER IQl ARE) , and WI1.LIKIND AND HYS DINAH. 
rjIHEATRE ItOYAL, ADELP1II. — Proprietor, Mr. B. 
X Wkhstril— D irectress, Madame Celkbib. 
Genuine and Novol Amusement for the Easier Holidays. 
The powerful now Legitimate Melodrama of TWO LOVES AND A LIFE. 
Adeiplil Company and Adclphl Effect* I A new Grand Easter and Eastern 
Spectacular Extravaganza. 
EASTER MONDAY, and during tho week, Will, 90th, 91st, a3nd,93rd, nnd 
94th nights of tho popular mid powerful new Melodrama, with new scenery and 
Adeiplil 0 (Toots, called TWO LOVES AND A DIKE, by the Authors of 
" .Masks and Know," Ao. Characters by Memos. Ll Webster, Koeloy, Leigh 
Murray, O. Smith, J. Honors, Pamdlc, C. J. Smith, 0. Selby, Ac ; Madame 
Coloste, and Miss Woolgnr. After whioh will bo produoed n new Grand 
Extravaganza, with new soencry, dresses, and decorations, by the Authors of 
’ ’ Ivnulioo,” '■ Enohunteit Isle,' 1 Ac, called THE OVEHLAND JOURNEY 
TO CONSTANTINOPLE, AS UNDERTAKEN BY LOltl) BATEMAN, 
with IxTxaKBiiNii Paiihoulahs or run F*m Sophia. Charaaters by 
Mudami s Kceloy, Woolgar, M. Koeloy, F. Miukell. K. Harding, Laldlaw, Ao. 
Ac. , Mr. Paul Bedford. Mr .1 liquors, Ac. Ao. Tho screaming new Faros of 
THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT on Thursday. 
Stage Mauagor, Mr. Lkioii Murrav. 
STLEYSS. —EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHI- 
THEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke, 
GREAT ATTRACTION AND POWERFUL NOVELTIES FOR THE 
EASTER HOLIDAYS. 
Mr. WILLIAM COOKE respectfully informs the Public that this highly 
popular Establishment will KE-OPEN on EASTEll MONDAY, April 17, 
with a NEW URAND NAUTICAL AND EQUESTRIAN SPECTACLE, 
embodying Novol and Extraordinary Effoote, that have been Weeks in prepa- 
ration, anil will bo produced on a Scale of Unusual Magnitude, with entirely' 
new ahd most uxtejislve Scenery, Machinery, Costumes, nnd Appointments. 
Written by Mi Nelson Lee. Entitled. A TALE OF THE SPANISH WAR : 
or, TilE llORSE OF THE WRECK The Ilorscs expressly trained by Mr. 
William Cooke. Followed bv au Entlro Change of the SCENES OF THE 
CIRCLE. Introducing the Star of the Arena, Miss Kate Cooke ; The World's 
Wonder, Mist Emily Cooke ; Tho Premier horseman, Mr. Alfred Cooke ; and 
Hie most Talented Equestrian aud Oymunsttc Artistes In Europe ; and Mr. 
William Cooko's MatoiilcM Trained Stud of llom-i and Ponies. Concluding 
with the Now Faroe of DALKYMP1.E VERSUS TUBBS. Box Office open 
from 11 till 4. 
Stage Manager, Mr. W. Wkst . 
I ) O Y A L O LY M PI C Til E AT RE. — Lessee and 
JV Manager, Mr. Alfred Wioan. Drompton. 
EASTER MONDAV, April 17th, and during the week, will be presented a 
Comedietta, in two acts, culled THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE. 
Mr. (Gilman, Mr I. Robson; Mr, Dudley, Mr. J. H. White ; Charles, Mr. 
Leslie; Frederick Vinocnt, Mr Viuecut; Mr. Jones, Mr. Franks; John, Mr. 
River*; Mr*. Dudley, Mra Cliat Wiley ; Sophia anil Alary (her daughters), Airs. 
T. G. ttM-d (late Nl is# P. Horton) and Miss Mar* ton; Airs, Orimnlev, Alls* 
Stevens; Mrs. Taylor, Alias Henry; Aliss Stokes, Alins Dormer; Alisa Aiuddox. 
Miss Burette. Auer wliivh, n new Cuuivdiutta, in one act, onUed TO OBLIGE 
BENSON. Mr. Denson la barrister), Air. Emery; Air Trotter Southdown 
tbi» friend), Mr. F. Robson; Mr. John Meredith (pupil of Air Benson). Mr. 
Leslie; Mra Trotter Southdown, Mia. Stirling; Mrs, Benson, Alias WyudUum. 
To conclude with THE WANDERING MINSTREL. Air Criucum, Atr. 
J. H. While: Air. Twocdle, Atr. Ilurwood Cooper: Herbert Carol, Air. Ymcvul; 
Jem Boggs, Mr. F Hobson; Mrs. Crinoum, Miss Stovcus, Julia, Miss Aluretou; 
Peggy, M)ss E Turner. 
The doors will open at seven; performance will begin at half-past gevon 
o'clock. Fuat Price— Stolls, 6s.; Boxes, 4s . Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is Second 
Price, at nine o’clock— Boxes, 2a.; Pit, Is ; Gallery, 6d. Private Boxes, £9 2 s 
nnd £1 Is Places, re taiunblo the whole evening, may be taken at tho Box- 
■ thee, where the payment of one shilling will secure from one to four scuta. 
Artists, Messrs J Doye4, aud J Wtlsou, Machinist, Mr. Suthvrland-P' 
rtics ' . Mr. T. Eallet; Alusical Director, Air. T. U Reed. Leader * 
A 
I-crtics ■ hi. a. BVivai ouwuir, nir. x. u. Reed; Deader, Atr 
Barnard; ‘ ostumes by Air Dommet and Mrs. Curl; Pommulor, Air W 
Wilson. The Box-office open from eleven UU five, under the direction of Air. 
Edm. O'Reilly’. 
Stage Manager, Air. Alviud Wioax; Acting Manager, Mr. S. W. Eunr.u 
DOYAL M ARYLEBONE THEATRE.— 
IV. Leasee, Mr. J. William Wallace. 
First night of the new BurlcCQue, which has been writteu expressly for tills 
Theatre.— First appenmnoe of Air Hoskins. 
On EASTER MONDAY, April 17th, aud during the week, will be presented 
the Drama, hi two o Is, c. fled CLARI, THE MAID OF A1 1 L A N , supported 
by Messis. W. Hoakiu* (from the Theatre Royal, Bodler’S Wells, his first np- 
I’earaucc). bhalden, Edgar, Bennett : Ales dames Cleveluud, Robertson, Garth- 
volte, and Wolcot. After which, with new teeuery, dresses, appointment!, aud 
mechanical effects, the new Burlesque, by J- D. Oollis, Esq., called THE 
MAGIC BRANCH, AND THE GOLDEN GLORIES OF FAIRYLAND, 
in which Alcsuro. Cooke, Shulders, Sen licit. Tanner; Alesdamcs U. Gordon 
Kobe rtson.AWy rti watte, 8. MassoB her first nppearance), Markham, Ross, ami 
nunieroua ,Orps Ballet, will appear. To conclude with THE SECRET- 
OK.j'ffB WOLE IN THE WALL 
<Rf>t ondhic April smh .the GRAND OPERA COMPANY will make their 
ETOjOTjarqnet', ip Mr. J K Duggan's Opera of LEONlE, in which Alesirw 
Hrnii Drayton, Elliot Gulcr;. Mesdames Susanna Lowe, and UordoD, Will 
' uutrtu the principal characters. The orchestra will be considerably augmented, 
emf cjhgjrucTvDl bo spared to represent Opera with the some care that has 
cluroetct&ed Ull producuop* at this Theatre. 
Acting- Maflxger, Mr Epwarb |l carat, 
EASTER HOLYDAY8 -ATTRACTIVE NOVELTIES 
DOYAL POLITEUHN1C INSTITUTION. 
It PATRON : -II, R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. 
The SEAT of the WAR, showing the principal places on the DANUBE, 
KALAFAT, WIDDIN, GIURGEVO, SEBASTOPOL, the entrance to the 
BLACK SEA, BATTLE of SINOPE and DESTRUCTION of the TURKISH 
FLEET, nnd other scenes (kindly' supplied by the p roprietors of the " Illus- 
trated London Nows'), EXHIBITED in a NEW SERIES of DISSOLVING 
VIEWS. 
LECTURES by J. II Pipper, Esq., on the CHEMISTRY of PAPER 
MAKING, nnd its duration with Colours, nnd on VOLTAIC ELECTRICITY', 
and the ELECTRIC' LIGHT, by Dr. BxcuuoFrxxn- Explanation of Models, 
Machinery, &e., &o. 
Open mornings nnd evenings, except Saturday evenings. Admission, Is. ; 
Schools, and children undor ten years of age, half-price. 
DOYAL PANOPTICON OP SCIENCE AND 
Tb ART, LEIGESTER-SQUARE. 
EASTER HOLIDAYS This INSTITUTION will be OPENED to the 
Public on MASTER MONDAV for MORNING EXHIBITION, from 19 to 8. 
Aud EVENING EXHIBITION, from 7 to 10 (Saturday oxeepted). 
Admission Is. Saturdays 2s- fid. 
Iv 
OYAL PANOPTICON OF SCIENCE AND 
ART, LEICESTER-SQUARE. 
GORGEOUSLY DECORATED SARACENIC HALL, ONE HUNDRED 
FEET IN DIAMETER AND NINETY-SEVEN FEET HIGH. Mngni- 
flo'ut ORGAN, containing 4004 Pipes, tho Bellows worked by Steam-power. 
Splendid FOUNTAIN, throwing a Column of Water ninety-seven Feet ln 
Height . Tbo most Olgnntic Electric Machine over constructed ; Machinery in 
Action; Steam Lathes: Planing, Shaping, Drilling, Slotting, and Punching 
Machines: Cylindrical Steam Perfecting Printing Machine; Pin nnd Needle 
Making Machine ; American Sewing Maclunes ; Silk Weaving Looms, of 
various descriptions ; Statuary, Veiled Figures in Marblo by MONTI and 
GVNDOLF1-, Picture Gallery; New Musical Instrument, the Euphotine ; 
Bett'a Printing Electric Telegraph ; and Booth and Wheatstone's Double Needle 
Telegraph, Ac. Ao. Ac. ; Working Model of Steam Hammer nnd Crushing 
Machine; Pridoaux's Patent Solf-Closing F " ~ 
and Economising FuoL 
Fumaoe-Yalve, for Preventing Smoke 
DOYAL PANOPTICON OF SCIENCE AND 
lb ART, LE1CESTER-SQUARE 
MU, W. T. BEST, the Organist of the Institution, will perform at intervals 
a soloclion of Classical and Operatic music, on the Grand Organ built for the 
Corporation by Messrs. Hill nnd Co. Programmes of the music to be obtained 
in tho building. 
DOYAL PANOPTICON OF SCIENCE AND 
•b ART, LF.ICESTER-SQUARE. 
On EASTER MONDAY will be exhibited, for the first time, the Optical 
Diorama, Illustrative of Handel's Scrcnata of Aoii and Gobites, with selections 
from the musio. Solos and Choruses with aocompanimcnts on tho Grand Organ. 
DOYAL PANOPTICON OF SCIENCE AND 
lb ART, LEICESTER-SQUARE. 
Duriug EASTER WEEK the Lecture Rooms of tliis Establishment will be 
opened to tho Public for Experimental demonstrations tn Voltaic Electricity, 
i nelu <Ung its application to purposes of light, blasting, oloctro-metaUuray, and 
magnetic phenomena, by J. T. StrangO. Lectures on English music nnd English 
o impose rs, the third of tho series, with vooal and instrumental Ulustrations, by 
Mr U. Asptnwall West, K.A. Mus. 
DOYAL PANOPTICON OF SCIENCE AND 
11' ART, LEICESTER-SQUARE. 
The PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES of this Establishment will be open 
to the publio free of extra charge, whoro specimens may t>e 6cen ln every style 
of 'he art, nnd portraits are taken irrespective of the weather. Full particulars 
to be obtained in the gallery. 
(j P E AT GLOBE. Leicester-square. — Turkey in 
V* Europe. LECTURES on the GEOGRAPHY of TURKEY in EUROPE 
and ASIA, and the Sumuindiug Countries of RUSSIA and PERSIA. Open 
rom 10 am. to 10 p.m. Admission la Schools half-price. 
M “ 
II. ALBERT SMITH’S MONT BLANC, including; 
the BERNESE OBERLAND nnd the SIMPLON, every evening at eight 
o'clock (except Saturday) ; nnd Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 
two. 'tails, :1a, which con be tuken at tbo Box-office every' day from eleven to 
lour : Area, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 
pONSTANTINOPLE, at the Egyptian-hall, is now 
V7 OPEN every day at half-past two o clock, nnd’every evening at eight The 
Lecture is delivered by Mr, CHARLES KENNEY or Mr J 11 STOC- 
QUELER, and has been written by Mr. Albert Smith and Mr Shirley Brooks. 
Ydniiiuion. i» ; rosorved seats, 2 a. 
■VI ELL GWYNNE TAVERN, near the Adelphi 
IN Theatre. Table d'Hote nt half-past live every day. Chops, 
Steaks, &c., until one in the morning. 
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
RACINC. 
M .— Over weighted, in our opinion. 
A. A —Alonzo did not accept for the Great Northern 
ll. — The bet Is clearly off. 
B — Canezou was at Orlando's paddocks last year. She was barren to 
him, and is now with Longbow. 
HUNTING. 
Huntsman .— Tho paper was duly posted by a trustworthy messenger. 
The fault of Its non-arrival is with the post-office, and not with us. 
COURSING. 
S. - The portrait has already appeared ln “ Tns Field." We will send 
you the paper to-morrow. 
CRICKET. 
B. —Had your report of the mutch reached us, we would gladly have 
laseit .il it. 
B. A'.— Mr. Dark, at Lord's ground, St. John's Wood, can, and would, 
we fed assured, answer any quest ion you way put to him. 
SECOND EDITION, 
%* For Latest , vide page 356. 
NEWS OF THE WEEK. 
The most important domestic event of the week has 
been the abandonment by Lord John Russell of the 
Reform Bill, which he introduced on the 13th of 
February last. Into the causes of this abandonment 
it is luckily not necessary for us to go, in a judicial 
capacity, but we may record the rumour that a con- 
siderable and influential portion of the Cabinet, in 
which number the Home Secretary is included, is un- 
derstood to have been opposed to the proceeding with 
a Bill which never found any great favour in their eyes. 
It is further said that Lord John Russell, who is known 
to have set his heart upon completing the work of reform- 
ing the representation, had made up his mind to resign 
if not permitted to press forward his bill. It is cer- 
tain that the question of Sir Edward Dering, whether 
the bill were to be proceeded with or not, might have 
been answered on Monday, the day for which it was 
fixed, for anything which appears in Lord J. Russell’s 
speech when he did answer it. But he craved delay 
until Tuesday, and then he entered into a statement 
of some length, the motives for which did not seem to 
lie upon the surface. He dwelt with unusual em- 
phasis (we happened to be present, and speak 
from observation) upon the fact that Lord Aberdeen 
composed his Cabinet upon the express understanding 
that it was to be a reforming one, and that the honour 
of every member of it was as deeply pledged as 
his own to the carrying such a measure as that 
iu question. He maintained the bill to be a good 
one, and that the war was not of itself a reason lor 
not pressing it ; but he added, that the House was 
indisposed to consider the subject, and the country was 
indiflerent, and therefore ministers had deemed it 
unwise to go on with the bill. A more painful incident 
followed. Lord John Russell thought it necessary 
to advert to the fact that some suspicion had been 
cast upon his motives (a coarse speech by a radic&l 
member, to the effect- that the bill was a “ sham," but 
supposed to be more particularly in his lordship s 
mind), and he proceeded to say — we borrow the ac- 
curate account of the Morning Chronicle — “ that as 
regarded the real friends of reform” — but at this 
point the noble speaker’s feelings overcame him, and 
as he used the word “ suspicion ” in reference to his 
motives, his utterance was choked, and the sentences 
which he struggled to pronounce were evidently gi ve " 
through tears. As soon as this was perceived, loud 
and cordial cheers, renewed and repeated, broke out 
from nearly all points. His lordship added, that if he had 
done any good to the cause of reform, he deserved 90I “® 
confidence; and if he had not that confidence he could 
be of no use to the country, and could not retain office. 
