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more prosperous by the employment of steam power in its various branches . This , indeed , it was that had drawn his attention to Watt's model . Gradually the engine came to be employed in Cornwall in draining tho mines , and there it proved a signal success , soon supplauting tho Newcomen eng ines . Bnt we need hardly pursue the firm further . Their slow but sure progress towards fame , in the face of all
obstacles , is matter of history . We must , however , add a few words as to Watt ' s great partner , Matthew Boulton . He was horn of good family , aud married into a good family , his wife bringing him a handsome fortune , so that , on tho death of his father , had he been so minded , Boulton mig ht havo retired from business altogether . Instead of thishe determined to engage in it still more extensively . He
, erected new premises at Soho , and had already obtained a high reputation in hi 3 trade when hia attention was drawn to Watt ' s invention . Boulton was a man of never-failing energy and of a most genial disposition , while his partner , Watt , owing no doubt to weakness of health iu his earliest years , was querulous . The two , however , got on well together . An Act of Parliament was obtained , granting an extension
of the patent rights to their ongine , so that they might havo a chance of reaping some pecuniary reward for all their toil and risk . Their sons were introduoed into tho business , and gradually they withdrew themselves from action , aud at length , full of years and honours , they died , Boulton in 1809 , and Watt ten years later , in 1819 . We havo thus given , in brief , an outline of these eminent men , two
greater than whom , or two who have rendered , greater service to mankind , are not to be met with in the roll of English worthies . And those who take any interest in the struggles against difficulty of our great men , will do well to read this volume . The author has done his work admirably , and for this , as well as for the interest naturally attaching to the lives of such men , we commend the work to the notice of our readers .
HOLI . OWAY ' S Pitts AND OrsTMEirr . —Throughout the summor theao remedies are always most applicable for the complaints which then prevail , and they ¦ will be fount ! most serviceable and invaluable for the relief of cliarrhcea , cramps , and flnglish Cholera . These remedies can always be used with perfect safety , by porsons of all ages and constitutions , and being compounded with tbe greatest care , and of the rarest of vegetable extracts , they arc unattended with any of those risks which mineral drugs possess . Professor Holloway has compiled a set of instructions for their use iu the various maladies to which humanity is subject , and by carefully and perseveringly attending to , and following out their directions , any ono can readily treat all ordinary maladies for themselves .
Obituary.
Obituary .
— . \ jt ~—BEO . JOSIAH PEEEIN .
IT is our painful task to record the death of Bro . Josiah Perrin , of the Queens Arms , Victoria street , Stalybridge , which took place on Sunday morning , 6 th Juno . Bro . Perrin , who was within a few days of being G 8 years of age , was a native of Ashley , near Altrincham , in Cheshire , but had lived for over forty years in Newton . He first commenced business as a grocer , in Muslin-street , bnt in two
or three years after that ho built tho Queen s Anns and shop in Victoria-street , where ho resided until his death . Ho was very attentive to business , and therefore very prosperous . He was possessed of a most genial disposition and affable manner , and his fnco was continually beaming with smiles , while his dry caustic
humour and witty remarks made him the best of company . He was Treasurer of the Fortitude Lodge , No . 4 G 1 , of the order of Free-Masons , of which he was one of the oldest members . Bro . Perrin ' s remains were interred on Thursday , in St . George ' s Churchyard , Hyde , with Masonic honours .
BEO . JOHN MALLALIEU .
At midnight on Sunday , 6 th June , Bro . John Mallalieu , of Carrbrook , breathed his last . He had for many years been Lord Stamford ' s head gamekeeper on tho Stayley Moors . His father held that appointment more than fifty years ago , and the deceased succeeded his brother in t' -. e wiine position . Bro . . MalJulien , who is tho brother of the assist ; . iir . overseer for the pa ;;> h of Stayley , was a
deservedly-respected member of the Muira Lodge , No . 324 , of the Order of FrmaH . auns , held at tho Wellington Hotel , Caroline Street , Stalybridgc . His remains wero interred iu St . Paul ' s Churchyard yesterday afternoon . Tho funeral procession left deceased ' s residence at Carrbrook at about three o' clock , and it was headed by abont a score members of the Crafc hum tho Moira , Fortitude , Eoyal Alfred , and Stamford and Warriugton Lod ges . Tho hearse
was followed by fonr mourning coaches , containing deceased ' s relatives and friends , and amongst tho . ^ e who paid respect to his memory wore members of tho Stayley Har . t , and several gentlemen in the employ of Lord Stamford . The funeral service was impressively read by Brother the Eev . J . M . Cranswick , Vicar of St . Paul ' s . There were not so many spectators as is usual on such _ occasions , which may be attributed to the inclemency of tho weather . "
CLUB HOUSE PiATiira CARDS . —Mogul Quality , picked Is 3 d per pack , 14 s per dozen packs . Do . seconds Is per pack , lis per dozen packs . If by post lid per pack extra . Cards for Piquet , Bfaique , Ecarte " , & c , Mend Quality lOd pei pack , 8 s per dozen packs—London : W . W . Morgan , 67 Barbican , B . C . a DE LA HUE ' SI ISIBBSAIIOKAI PIATIKG CARDS . —Portraits of the Royalty of Europe . Post free , 2 s 6 d . W . V 7 . Morgan , 67 Barbican , London , E . C .
The Drama.
THE DRAMA .
"A Nine Days Wonder" at the Court Theatre .
Recent Announcements . THE comedy with which Mr . Hare opened his campaign at the Court Theatre was a fair specimen of the dramatic writing of the present day . The characteristic of modern English drama is its want of colour and vigour ; our plays are inoffensive , it is true , and it is seldom that any piece is hissed off the stage on the night of its production , an occurrence which was not rare in the days of our
grandfathers ; but this immunity from severe censure is onl y purchased by a corresponding loss of capacity for warm praise . Tho pretty inanities of modern comedy , or the colourless creations of modern drama , are powerless to rouse an audience to enthusiasm . Our dramatic authors , in their endeavours to depict the repose of manner of society , appear to have forgotten that that repose is
artificial , and that human nature is the same in all ages . In this respect Mr . Hamilton Aide is not so great a sinner as most of his fellow authors . In his " Philip , " played some time ago at the Lyceum , there was no lack of dramatic situations , and his new play at the COURT has plenty of healthy interest . The first act is taken np in placing the characters in position . Mrs . Fitzroy , a widow , is staying
at the house of Mr . Vavasour , an old lover , and the visit appears likely to terminate in a wedding . Mr . Vavasour ' s daughter , Constance , has fallen in love with a young officer , Christian Douglas , and is afraid to communicate the fact of their attachment to her father . Then the interest of the play begins : on Mr . Vavasour ' s proposing to Mrs . Fitzroy , he is informed that she has a story of her
past life to tell him , the story being that sho had eloped from her husband with another man , who was afterwards killed in a duel by tho husband . Next comes Christian Douglas to propose for the hand of Constance j he , too , has a story to tell , relating to the disgrace bronghfc on his family by the misconduct of his mother ; in fact his story is identical with that of Mrs . Fitzroy , and it is evident to the
audience that sho is his mother . The discovery of their relationship is made when they first meet , and it is certain that one of the two must retire altogether from the house . Ignorant of the engagement between Christian and Constance , Mrs . Fitzroy throws herself on her son ' s mercy , and implores him to leave her in peace , to which , moved by her repentance and tears , ho consents . Constance ' s grief at his
apparent desertion of her discovers the real state of affairs to Mrs . Fitzroy , who , to make all the amends in her power , voluntarily retires from the field , and leaves Christian free to return . The weakest part of tho piece is its conclusion , though under tho circumstances no other is possible . The acting is generally good , Miss Hollingshead as Constance taking the honours ; her rendering is extremely simple
and natural . Mr . Haro is well fitted with apart , as the kind genial , Mr . Vavasour , and Mr . Kendal is good as Christian . Mrs . Kendal , as Mrs . Fitzroy , i 3 too young in make-np and appearance , but her acting leaves nothing to be desired . The play is by no means perfect but it is a distinct improvement on anything produced lately . Wo are thankful that , at least , we are spared the sham smartness of Mr . Byron , or the inane prettiness of Mr . Albery .
Mr . Burnand s burlesque , Patient Penelope , has been revived at the STRAND . At the OIVMPIC , Mr . Albery ' s comedy will finish its short life tonight , and on Monday , the Ticket of Leave Man will be revived , with part of the original cast . The speedy close of the season is threatened at the Bxm AKKEI the LYCEUM and the PRINCESS ' Theatres .
Railway Traffic Returns.
RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS .
The following statement shows the receipts for traffic on the undermentioned railways for the past week , aa compared with the corresponding week in 1874 : — Miles open . Receipts . Bailway . 1875 1875 1874 £ P .
Caledonian 739 55 , 181 52 , 917 Glasgow aud South Western . . 315 J 18 , 256 16 , 946 Great Eastern ... . 763 46 , 193 42 , 611 Great Northern ... . 523 55 , 162 50 , 563 Great Western .... 1 , 525 105 , 079 101 , 056 Lancashire and Yorkshire . . 430 G 3 , 623 60 , 167
London and Brighton . . . 376 £ 32 , 036 30 , 142 London , Chatham and Dover . . 153 £ 19 , 066 18 , 992 London and North Western . . 1 , 582 £ 168 , 867 167 , 816 London and South Western . . 626 | 47 , 550 37 , 0-12 London , Tilbury and Southend . 45 2 , 307 2 , 154 Manchester and Sheffield . . 259 £ 30 , 698 31 , 205
Midiand 970 | 108 , 195 101 , 322 Metropolitan 8 9 , 239 8 , 648 „ „ District ... 8 5 , 305 4 , 576 „ „ St . John ' s Wood . . 14 456 415
North British 839 43 , 597 38 , 914 North Eastern .... 1 , 393 124 , 386 110 , 129 North London .... 12 6 , 755 7 , 024 North Staffordshire Railway . . 190 9 , 475 9 , 377 „ „ Canal . . 118 1 , 596 1 , 557 South Eastern .... 350 35 , 163 35 , 116
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CHINESE CARVING . FOE Sale , an elaboratel y carved Set of Ivory Chessmen . The Kings stand 8 i inches high , the other pieces in proportion . Knights and Pawns on horseback , all mounted on stands , with concentric balls . Can bo seen , and full particulars obtained , on application to W . "W . MOBSAK , 87 Barbican , Mvt .
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more prosperous by the employment of steam power in its various branches . This , indeed , it was that had drawn his attention to Watt's model . Gradually the engine came to be employed in Cornwall in draining tho mines , and there it proved a signal success , soon supplauting tho Newcomen eng ines . Bnt we need hardly pursue the firm further . Their slow but sure progress towards fame , in the face of all
obstacles , is matter of history . We must , however , add a few words as to Watt ' s great partner , Matthew Boulton . He was horn of good family , aud married into a good family , his wife bringing him a handsome fortune , so that , on tho death of his father , had he been so minded , Boulton mig ht havo retired from business altogether . Instead of thishe determined to engage in it still more extensively . He
, erected new premises at Soho , and had already obtained a high reputation in hi 3 trade when hia attention was drawn to Watt ' s invention . Boulton was a man of never-failing energy and of a most genial disposition , while his partner , Watt , owing no doubt to weakness of health iu his earliest years , was querulous . The two , however , got on well together . An Act of Parliament was obtained , granting an extension
of the patent rights to their ongine , so that they might havo a chance of reaping some pecuniary reward for all their toil and risk . Their sons were introduoed into tho business , and gradually they withdrew themselves from action , aud at length , full of years and honours , they died , Boulton in 1809 , and Watt ten years later , in 1819 . We havo thus given , in brief , an outline of these eminent men , two
greater than whom , or two who have rendered , greater service to mankind , are not to be met with in the roll of English worthies . And those who take any interest in the struggles against difficulty of our great men , will do well to read this volume . The author has done his work admirably , and for this , as well as for the interest naturally attaching to the lives of such men , we commend the work to the notice of our readers .
HOLI . OWAY ' S Pitts AND OrsTMEirr . —Throughout the summor theao remedies are always most applicable for the complaints which then prevail , and they ¦ will be fount ! most serviceable and invaluable for the relief of cliarrhcea , cramps , and flnglish Cholera . These remedies can always be used with perfect safety , by porsons of all ages and constitutions , and being compounded with tbe greatest care , and of the rarest of vegetable extracts , they arc unattended with any of those risks which mineral drugs possess . Professor Holloway has compiled a set of instructions for their use iu the various maladies to which humanity is subject , and by carefully and perseveringly attending to , and following out their directions , any ono can readily treat all ordinary maladies for themselves .
Obituary.
Obituary .
— . \ jt ~—BEO . JOSIAH PEEEIN .
IT is our painful task to record the death of Bro . Josiah Perrin , of the Queens Arms , Victoria street , Stalybridge , which took place on Sunday morning , 6 th Juno . Bro . Perrin , who was within a few days of being G 8 years of age , was a native of Ashley , near Altrincham , in Cheshire , but had lived for over forty years in Newton . He first commenced business as a grocer , in Muslin-street , bnt in two
or three years after that ho built tho Queen s Anns and shop in Victoria-street , where ho resided until his death . Ho was very attentive to business , and therefore very prosperous . He was possessed of a most genial disposition and affable manner , and his fnco was continually beaming with smiles , while his dry caustic
humour and witty remarks made him the best of company . He was Treasurer of the Fortitude Lodge , No . 4 G 1 , of the order of Free-Masons , of which he was one of the oldest members . Bro . Perrin ' s remains were interred on Thursday , in St . George ' s Churchyard , Hyde , with Masonic honours .
BEO . JOHN MALLALIEU .
At midnight on Sunday , 6 th June , Bro . John Mallalieu , of Carrbrook , breathed his last . He had for many years been Lord Stamford ' s head gamekeeper on tho Stayley Moors . His father held that appointment more than fifty years ago , and the deceased succeeded his brother in t' -. e wiine position . Bro . . MalJulien , who is tho brother of the assist ; . iir . overseer for the pa ;;> h of Stayley , was a
deservedly-respected member of the Muira Lodge , No . 324 , of the Order of FrmaH . auns , held at tho Wellington Hotel , Caroline Street , Stalybridgc . His remains wero interred iu St . Paul ' s Churchyard yesterday afternoon . Tho funeral procession left deceased ' s residence at Carrbrook at about three o' clock , and it was headed by abont a score members of the Crafc hum tho Moira , Fortitude , Eoyal Alfred , and Stamford and Warriugton Lod ges . Tho hearse
was followed by fonr mourning coaches , containing deceased ' s relatives and friends , and amongst tho . ^ e who paid respect to his memory wore members of tho Stayley Har . t , and several gentlemen in the employ of Lord Stamford . The funeral service was impressively read by Brother the Eev . J . M . Cranswick , Vicar of St . Paul ' s . There were not so many spectators as is usual on such _ occasions , which may be attributed to the inclemency of tho weather . "
CLUB HOUSE PiATiira CARDS . —Mogul Quality , picked Is 3 d per pack , 14 s per dozen packs . Do . seconds Is per pack , lis per dozen packs . If by post lid per pack extra . Cards for Piquet , Bfaique , Ecarte " , & c , Mend Quality lOd pei pack , 8 s per dozen packs—London : W . W . Morgan , 67 Barbican , B . C . a DE LA HUE ' SI ISIBBSAIIOKAI PIATIKG CARDS . —Portraits of the Royalty of Europe . Post free , 2 s 6 d . W . V 7 . Morgan , 67 Barbican , London , E . C .
The Drama.
THE DRAMA .
"A Nine Days Wonder" at the Court Theatre .
Recent Announcements . THE comedy with which Mr . Hare opened his campaign at the Court Theatre was a fair specimen of the dramatic writing of the present day . The characteristic of modern English drama is its want of colour and vigour ; our plays are inoffensive , it is true , and it is seldom that any piece is hissed off the stage on the night of its production , an occurrence which was not rare in the days of our
grandfathers ; but this immunity from severe censure is onl y purchased by a corresponding loss of capacity for warm praise . Tho pretty inanities of modern comedy , or the colourless creations of modern drama , are powerless to rouse an audience to enthusiasm . Our dramatic authors , in their endeavours to depict the repose of manner of society , appear to have forgotten that that repose is
artificial , and that human nature is the same in all ages . In this respect Mr . Hamilton Aide is not so great a sinner as most of his fellow authors . In his " Philip , " played some time ago at the Lyceum , there was no lack of dramatic situations , and his new play at the COURT has plenty of healthy interest . The first act is taken np in placing the characters in position . Mrs . Fitzroy , a widow , is staying
at the house of Mr . Vavasour , an old lover , and the visit appears likely to terminate in a wedding . Mr . Vavasour ' s daughter , Constance , has fallen in love with a young officer , Christian Douglas , and is afraid to communicate the fact of their attachment to her father . Then the interest of the play begins : on Mr . Vavasour ' s proposing to Mrs . Fitzroy , he is informed that she has a story of her
past life to tell him , the story being that sho had eloped from her husband with another man , who was afterwards killed in a duel by tho husband . Next comes Christian Douglas to propose for the hand of Constance j he , too , has a story to tell , relating to the disgrace bronghfc on his family by the misconduct of his mother ; in fact his story is identical with that of Mrs . Fitzroy , and it is evident to the
audience that sho is his mother . The discovery of their relationship is made when they first meet , and it is certain that one of the two must retire altogether from the house . Ignorant of the engagement between Christian and Constance , Mrs . Fitzroy throws herself on her son ' s mercy , and implores him to leave her in peace , to which , moved by her repentance and tears , ho consents . Constance ' s grief at his
apparent desertion of her discovers the real state of affairs to Mrs . Fitzroy , who , to make all the amends in her power , voluntarily retires from the field , and leaves Christian free to return . The weakest part of tho piece is its conclusion , though under tho circumstances no other is possible . The acting is generally good , Miss Hollingshead as Constance taking the honours ; her rendering is extremely simple
and natural . Mr . Haro is well fitted with apart , as the kind genial , Mr . Vavasour , and Mr . Kendal is good as Christian . Mrs . Kendal , as Mrs . Fitzroy , i 3 too young in make-np and appearance , but her acting leaves nothing to be desired . The play is by no means perfect but it is a distinct improvement on anything produced lately . Wo are thankful that , at least , we are spared the sham smartness of Mr . Byron , or the inane prettiness of Mr . Albery .
Mr . Burnand s burlesque , Patient Penelope , has been revived at the STRAND . At the OIVMPIC , Mr . Albery ' s comedy will finish its short life tonight , and on Monday , the Ticket of Leave Man will be revived , with part of the original cast . The speedy close of the season is threatened at the Bxm AKKEI the LYCEUM and the PRINCESS ' Theatres .
Railway Traffic Returns.
RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS .
The following statement shows the receipts for traffic on the undermentioned railways for the past week , aa compared with the corresponding week in 1874 : — Miles open . Receipts . Bailway . 1875 1875 1874 £ P .
Caledonian 739 55 , 181 52 , 917 Glasgow aud South Western . . 315 J 18 , 256 16 , 946 Great Eastern ... . 763 46 , 193 42 , 611 Great Northern ... . 523 55 , 162 50 , 563 Great Western .... 1 , 525 105 , 079 101 , 056 Lancashire and Yorkshire . . 430 G 3 , 623 60 , 167
London and Brighton . . . 376 £ 32 , 036 30 , 142 London , Chatham and Dover . . 153 £ 19 , 066 18 , 992 London and North Western . . 1 , 582 £ 168 , 867 167 , 816 London and South Western . . 626 | 47 , 550 37 , 0-12 London , Tilbury and Southend . 45 2 , 307 2 , 154 Manchester and Sheffield . . 259 £ 30 , 698 31 , 205
Midiand 970 | 108 , 195 101 , 322 Metropolitan 8 9 , 239 8 , 648 „ „ District ... 8 5 , 305 4 , 576 „ „ St . John ' s Wood . . 14 456 415
North British 839 43 , 597 38 , 914 North Eastern .... 1 , 393 124 , 386 110 , 129 North London .... 12 6 , 755 7 , 024 North Staffordshire Railway . . 190 9 , 475 9 , 377 „ „ Canal . . 118 1 , 596 1 , 557 South Eastern .... 350 35 , 163 35 , 116
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CHINESE CARVING . FOE Sale , an elaboratel y carved Set of Ivory Chessmen . The Kings stand 8 i inches high , the other pieces in proportion . Knights and Pawns on horseback , all mounted on stands , with concentric balls . Can bo seen , and full particulars obtained , on application to W . "W . MOBSAK , 87 Barbican , Mvt .