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Public Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre.
were impersonated with inimitable skill . The German policeman was admirably " made up" by Mr . John parry , who , despite his other travesties , was perpetually en scone in the cumbrous uniform , imposing hehneb , and di gnified beard of the military moucliard ; bub his mosb successful " creation" was an old ) old man of the " Grandfather Whitehead" bype , ancl in this highly
finished portrait he may truly be said to have approached the standard left by Fan-on himself . Mr . German Reed is active and animated , as usual , and the well-arranged scene , beautifully painted by Messrs . T . and W . Grieve , gives a singular effect of distance to the " Lilliputian stage .
Notes On Music And The Drama.
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA .
A movement has labely been made to obtain the site of Saville House in order to build a new theatre for bouffe representation , aud provisionally arrangements were ab one time in progress with ono of the London managers . It was found , however , bhat bhore are many leases in connection wibh tho destroyed building , still to expire , and the tenanbs required indemnification to an
enormous amount . Still there is a rumour that a capitalist has bought , tho site for a theatre , in the direction of which Mr . Sothern will havo a prominent share . Wo are inclined to doubt the roport , bub shall be glad if ib is confirmed . —Orchestra . Tho building operations on tho site of tho Surrey Theatre have been arrested , and ib is said there are two
Richmonds in the field in the persons of Messrs . Shepherd ancl E . T . Smith , each solicitous of securing the new establishment . Tho same rumour stabos thab the latter genbleman has outbidden his rival by some £ -300 per annum , and thab bhe propi'ictor " halteth between two opinions . " —Ibid . Mr . Harbvigson , the young pianist who last year made a successful debut ab bhe Philharmonic Society ' s concerts , has now the honour of giving lessons bo her Royal Highness bhe Princess of Wales .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COUHT . —On Saturday last the King of the Belgians arrived on a visit to the Queen . The Queen came to town from AVindsor on Tuesday , and held her third Court for the season at Buckingham Palace , and received the principal members of the nobility . In tho afternoon her Majesty returned to Windsor . The Princess of AVales held the first drawing-room of the season on Saturday afternoon . There was a very
numerous attendance of tho aristocracy . The Princess Alice will represent the Queen on tho next occasion . The Prince of Wales has been out with his harriers , and tho Prince ancl Princess have visited several of the theatres . IIIPERIAI . PAKHAIIEXT . —In the HOUSE of LOIIDS on Thursday , 23 rd March , Lord Russell laid on the table a notification
from tho Government of the United States of their intention to terminate the Reciprocity Treaty and the convention regulating the armed force to be kept upon the American lakes . His Lordship felt that the United States were perfectly justified in the course they had taken with respect to the convention ; but , from observations made to him by Mr . Adams , he was
induced to hope that at some future time an arrangement would be come to , under which a small armed force might be maintained on the lakes by both nations for purposes of police . Ho also trusted that the Reciprocity Treaty might hereafter bo renewed , with certain modifications . He was most anxious that the two countries should remain , as at present , on friendly terms , but he could not help thinking that speeches recently
The Week.
delivered iu the House of Commons by hon . members who argued that the United States had been unfairly treated by England , would produce an undesirable state of feeling on the other side of the Atlantic . Ho proceeded to defend the course which her Majesty's Government had pursued from the breaking out of the civil war , ancl remarked that , while he had every reason to believe
that there was nothing in the relations between England and America to justify apprehensions of a war , the impartial policy of the Government had been impeded and endangered—on the one hand , by the partisans of the North , who were from time to time declaring that the country was unfriendly to the United States ; and , on tho other hand , by those who " were constantly
violating the neutrality of Her Majesty . " On Friday , Lord Malmesbury called attention to the case of a Mr . Docknall , who was illegally conveyed to an asylum at Sedgefield , upon tho warrant of Colonel Johnson , a county magistrate . The noble Earl strongly denounced the conduct of Colonel Johnson , and said that Mr . Docknall suffered so seriously from his
detention that he put an end to his existence . The Lord Chancellor promised to make an inquiry into the matter . On Monday , the royal assent was given by commission to several measures , including the new Irish " game law , " the Bill annexing British ICaffi-aria to the Cape ¦ colony , and the Bill protecting inventions shown at industrial exhibitions . The
Colonial Naval Defences Bill—a measure providing for the formation in the colonies of a force somewhat resembling the Royal Naval Reserve—was read a second time . On Tuesday , there was no business of interest to report . In the HOUSE or Comioys on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., Lord Robert Cecil gave notice of his intention to move the rejection of Mr . Goschen ' s Oxford Tests Bill when it comes on for the second reading . —Mr . Scully called attention to several eases of
flogging in prisons , and Sir George Grey promised to obtain a report respecting the case of a child of six years of age , who is said to havo received twelve lashes at Knutsford . —In reply to a question from Mr . Kinniard , Mr . Layard stated it was intended to establish consular courts in China , with properly qualified judges . —Lord Ilartington , in answer to a question , said the Government had rejected the , claims made by the
commanding officers in New Zealand to tho proceeds arising from the sale of lands captured from the insurgent natives . —Sir George Grey , in reply to Mr . Long , said he did not intend to propose an amendment to the Highways Act this session . —In answer to another question , the right hon . Baronet stated that Pelizzioni is to be put upon his trial for stabbing in the affray
of the Saffron Hill public-house . —In reply to Lord R . Cecil , Mr . Cardwell said that the Government did not intend to seek powers for compelling the whole of the British North American provinces to join the proposed confederation . He said tho matter would be left entirely to the various colonial legislatures . —Mr . Henuessy attempted to raise
a discussion on the lock out in the iron trade , but Sir George Grey pointed out the importance of avoiding premature conclusions on the subject . He recommended arbitration , but the Government could not interfere , as the law did not appear to have been violated on either side . —A long and interesting debate took place on tho vote for the'Jfortification of Quebec ,
resulting in the vote being carried by 27 S to 40 . —On Friday Lord Palmerston intimated that he should propose that the House adjourn for the Easter recess on the 7 th of April . —In reply to some remarks from Mr . Malins respecting the Thames navigation , Mr . Milner Gibson said he was willing to have the subject referred to a Select Committee . —Mr . Cardwell , in answer to a question from Mr . Aytoun , said the Government would not ask the sanction of Parliament for a guarantee to complete the
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Public Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre.
were impersonated with inimitable skill . The German policeman was admirably " made up" by Mr . John parry , who , despite his other travesties , was perpetually en scone in the cumbrous uniform , imposing hehneb , and di gnified beard of the military moucliard ; bub his mosb successful " creation" was an old ) old man of the " Grandfather Whitehead" bype , ancl in this highly
finished portrait he may truly be said to have approached the standard left by Fan-on himself . Mr . German Reed is active and animated , as usual , and the well-arranged scene , beautifully painted by Messrs . T . and W . Grieve , gives a singular effect of distance to the " Lilliputian stage .
Notes On Music And The Drama.
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA .
A movement has labely been made to obtain the site of Saville House in order to build a new theatre for bouffe representation , aud provisionally arrangements were ab one time in progress with ono of the London managers . It was found , however , bhat bhore are many leases in connection wibh tho destroyed building , still to expire , and the tenanbs required indemnification to an
enormous amount . Still there is a rumour that a capitalist has bought , tho site for a theatre , in the direction of which Mr . Sothern will havo a prominent share . Wo are inclined to doubt the roport , bub shall be glad if ib is confirmed . —Orchestra . Tho building operations on tho site of tho Surrey Theatre have been arrested , and ib is said there are two
Richmonds in the field in the persons of Messrs . Shepherd ancl E . T . Smith , each solicitous of securing the new establishment . Tho same rumour stabos thab the latter genbleman has outbidden his rival by some £ -300 per annum , and thab bhe propi'ictor " halteth between two opinions . " —Ibid . Mr . Harbvigson , the young pianist who last year made a successful debut ab bhe Philharmonic Society ' s concerts , has now the honour of giving lessons bo her Royal Highness bhe Princess of Wales .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COUHT . —On Saturday last the King of the Belgians arrived on a visit to the Queen . The Queen came to town from AVindsor on Tuesday , and held her third Court for the season at Buckingham Palace , and received the principal members of the nobility . In tho afternoon her Majesty returned to Windsor . The Princess of AVales held the first drawing-room of the season on Saturday afternoon . There was a very
numerous attendance of tho aristocracy . The Princess Alice will represent the Queen on tho next occasion . The Prince of Wales has been out with his harriers , and tho Prince ancl Princess have visited several of the theatres . IIIPERIAI . PAKHAIIEXT . —In the HOUSE of LOIIDS on Thursday , 23 rd March , Lord Russell laid on the table a notification
from tho Government of the United States of their intention to terminate the Reciprocity Treaty and the convention regulating the armed force to be kept upon the American lakes . His Lordship felt that the United States were perfectly justified in the course they had taken with respect to the convention ; but , from observations made to him by Mr . Adams , he was
induced to hope that at some future time an arrangement would be come to , under which a small armed force might be maintained on the lakes by both nations for purposes of police . Ho also trusted that the Reciprocity Treaty might hereafter bo renewed , with certain modifications . He was most anxious that the two countries should remain , as at present , on friendly terms , but he could not help thinking that speeches recently
The Week.
delivered iu the House of Commons by hon . members who argued that the United States had been unfairly treated by England , would produce an undesirable state of feeling on the other side of the Atlantic . Ho proceeded to defend the course which her Majesty's Government had pursued from the breaking out of the civil war , ancl remarked that , while he had every reason to believe
that there was nothing in the relations between England and America to justify apprehensions of a war , the impartial policy of the Government had been impeded and endangered—on the one hand , by the partisans of the North , who were from time to time declaring that the country was unfriendly to the United States ; and , on tho other hand , by those who " were constantly
violating the neutrality of Her Majesty . " On Friday , Lord Malmesbury called attention to the case of a Mr . Docknall , who was illegally conveyed to an asylum at Sedgefield , upon tho warrant of Colonel Johnson , a county magistrate . The noble Earl strongly denounced the conduct of Colonel Johnson , and said that Mr . Docknall suffered so seriously from his
detention that he put an end to his existence . The Lord Chancellor promised to make an inquiry into the matter . On Monday , the royal assent was given by commission to several measures , including the new Irish " game law , " the Bill annexing British ICaffi-aria to the Cape ¦ colony , and the Bill protecting inventions shown at industrial exhibitions . The
Colonial Naval Defences Bill—a measure providing for the formation in the colonies of a force somewhat resembling the Royal Naval Reserve—was read a second time . On Tuesday , there was no business of interest to report . In the HOUSE or Comioys on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., Lord Robert Cecil gave notice of his intention to move the rejection of Mr . Goschen ' s Oxford Tests Bill when it comes on for the second reading . —Mr . Scully called attention to several eases of
flogging in prisons , and Sir George Grey promised to obtain a report respecting the case of a child of six years of age , who is said to havo received twelve lashes at Knutsford . —In reply to a question from Mr . Kinniard , Mr . Layard stated it was intended to establish consular courts in China , with properly qualified judges . —Lord Ilartington , in answer to a question , said the Government had rejected the , claims made by the
commanding officers in New Zealand to tho proceeds arising from the sale of lands captured from the insurgent natives . —Sir George Grey , in reply to Mr . Long , said he did not intend to propose an amendment to the Highways Act this session . —In answer to another question , the right hon . Baronet stated that Pelizzioni is to be put upon his trial for stabbing in the affray
of the Saffron Hill public-house . —In reply to Lord R . Cecil , Mr . Cardwell said that the Government did not intend to seek powers for compelling the whole of the British North American provinces to join the proposed confederation . He said tho matter would be left entirely to the various colonial legislatures . —Mr . Henuessy attempted to raise
a discussion on the lock out in the iron trade , but Sir George Grey pointed out the importance of avoiding premature conclusions on the subject . He recommended arbitration , but the Government could not interfere , as the law did not appear to have been violated on either side . —A long and interesting debate took place on tho vote for the'Jfortification of Quebec ,
resulting in the vote being carried by 27 S to 40 . —On Friday Lord Palmerston intimated that he should propose that the House adjourn for the Easter recess on the 7 th of April . —In reply to some remarks from Mr . Malins respecting the Thames navigation , Mr . Milner Gibson said he was willing to have the subject referred to a Select Committee . —Mr . Cardwell , in answer to a question from Mr . Aytoun , said the Government would not ask the sanction of Parliament for a guarantee to complete the