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The Week.
The second prisoner was found guilty of a most violent and unprovoked attack upon another warder , from the effects of which ho had not beon able since to resume his occupation . He was sentenced to six years ' penal servitude . At the Surrey General Quarter Sessions there were only thirteen prisoners for trial . Tbe chairman , in charging the grand jury , said their labours ivould be very light . The grand jury then retired to their room . At one o ' clock the election of a chaplain took place , to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Rev .
Air . Hatch . There were thirty-five candidates , but the Rev . Mr . Hallward w-is , after a contest , chosen to fill the office . A coroner ' s inquest has been field yesterday morning on the bodies of All-. John Th .-iiue , linen draper , and Thomas Theobald , his assistant , whose deaths resulted from the fire that occurred in Mr . Thaine ' s shop , in Exmouth-sti-eet , on Christmas eve . A number of witnesses were examined , from ivhose evidence it appeared that the fire ivas occasioned by some goods becoming ignited iu one of the windows in ivhich they
were hung up for show . In summing up the evidence the coroner remarked upon the danger arising from the present mode of dressing out windows . The verdict of the jury was "That the deceased were accidentally burnt to death , resulting from a fire occasioned by carelessness in hanging the goods in the windows . " On Saturday evening a sad calamity occurred at Liverpool , by which it is feared twenty-three persons have lost their lives . Twenty-nine men , most of them riggers , got into a small boat to return to shore from a ship tbey had beon placing at her moorings , when the boat swamped , and but six of the unfortunate passengers were rescued . Charles Normingtoii , the murderer of Air .
Broughton , has suffered execution at York . The wretched criminal was but eighteen years of age . A Frenchman , known amongst half a dozen other names as Auguste Gustave Gllson , was brought before Air . Sclfe , at the Thames Police Office , charged ivith obtaining by fraudulent pretences au oil painting worth 4 i 240 , from AL Scbendell , an artist of Brussels . The amateur , it was stated , bad represented himself as cmployed by an English nobleman to purchase the picture ; but it is believed that the socalled employer is a peer of the Frenchman ' s own
creation . In the meantime Gilson is committed to Clerkeinvell Prison , to be brought up for further examination on Friday . An alarming collision of two passenger trains has occurred near the Tilbury junction of the Eastern Counties Railway . The one train had got partly round the junction when the other dashed into it , the engine striking the last carriage and smashing it , literally , to shivers . Providentially this carriage was empty . Some of the others , filled with passengers , were overturned and dragged along the line , while the engine crossed the
permanent way and became embedded in an embankment . Alany of the passengers are seriously injured , although it does not appear that , as yet , any fatal results have followed . At the conference of schoolmasters in the Adelphi on AA eduesday , tbe leading deliberations of that body had reference to the substitution of the title of " Literate of Oxford ancl Literate of Cambridge , " for the title of " Associate in Arts" in connection ivith successful middle class examination ; but ultimately , after a long discussion , it Avas resolved that the subject should be left to the universities themselves , as the more gracious course , leaving them to affix the moaning to the title to lie employed , and after the transaction of some general business the conference separated .
COMMERCIAL ; AND PUBLIC COMPANIES . —The accounts of the condition of trade in tho manufacturing districts continue to be of a satisfactory nature . Owing , however , to the circumstance of stock taking ancl balancing of accounts , which has been in progress during the last week , a partial cessation of activity has resulted . This is not expected to bo of longer duration than the turn of the Christmas holidays , the healthy tone of trade and the hopeful views entertained by the manufacturers generally giving fair promise of renewed animation in all tho
various seats of productive industry . The reports from Birmingham , . Bradford , Halifax , Leeds , Leicester , and Sheffield , represent business as quiet , but firm ; the Nottingham lace trade remains rather dull , but good spring orders are anticipated . From Huddersfield the reports are decidedly favourable , and trade is said to be extending and improving . AVolverhainpton exhibits general activity in the hardware department , but the trade in iron is said to bo quiet , several of tbe blast furnaces having been blown out . The Hull shipping and general trade is
represented to be increasing , but that of Newcastle has not in the least degree augmented , though what is passing seems to be of a steady character . At the half yearly meeting of the London Dock Company , a dividend of £ 1 10-f . l ? cent , on the company ' s stock for the six months was declared , but not free of income tax . The balance standing to credit of profit and loss on the 30 th November was £ 200 , 863 , out of which the proposed distribution is to be made ; this will absorb , £ 57 , 253 , leaving £ 143009 to be carried forwardThe balance of £ 200863 includes a
, . , snm of £ 161 , 093 , tbe amount of outstanding charges due to the company on warehouse goods . Although the payment is at a reduced rate compared with former years , the chairman , on behalf of tbe board , expressed his belief that the worst has been passed , and that the future will show i large increase in the tonnage and receipts .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
fjUNCESs ' s THEATRE . —At this elegant theatre the drama of ' ' Tim cTw ou t , lp ' Hearth" has for tho last three evenings superseded the W . oiiderful AVoinan , " in which Mr . Augustus Harris has so successfull y
proved his claim to be considered one of tho best actors of li ght comedy that Ave have . The Christmas entertainment at this house is a pantomime entitled "Jack the Giant Killer ; or Harlequin King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table . " It has a capital burlesque opening , written by Mr . Byron , ancl admirably acted by Miss Louiso Koeley , Air . Shore , Mr . Saker , Air . R . Cathcart , and Aliss Kate Laidlaw ; beautifully painted scenery , with a gorgeous transformation scene ; capitally arranged ballets , danced to perfection by Monsieur Espinosn , Aldlle .
Marietta Rosetti , ancl a charming coips de ledlef , and a harlequinade overflowing with fun , and supported by a most graceful and active harlequin , ancl one of the best clowns in London . The transformation scene is a marvel of scenic display . It is so excellently arranged that the most perfect harmony reigus throughout , and a gorgeous haze bangs over the whole , which , ivhile fully displaying the brilliancy of the scene , does not hurt the eye by too violent a blaze of splendour . Aliss Louiso Keeloy , as Jack , acted with the greatest spirit , ancl her exquisite singing
ivould alone repay a visitor . The harlequinade is supported by Mr . Cormack as Harlequin ; Miss Caroline Adams as Columbine ; Mr . Paulo as Pantaloon , and Mr . A . F . Forrest as Clown . Mr . Cormack is as active as ei'er ; Aliss Adams as graceful ; Mr . Paulo the much enduring pantaloon that ho always has been . Mr . Forrest combines agility with humour , and his pantomime is distinguished by a breadth of fun that is irresistible . The Princess ' s Rifle Corps of pretty ivomou perform the evolutions , ivhich have been arranged for them by Air . Oscar Byrne with much precision and effect . The clover little Delepierre children aro also engaged , and their concert forms an agreeable variety .
OLYMPIC THEATRE . —The entertainments this week bave been the somewhat stupid comedietta of the "Head of the Family , " which is relieved from insipidity only by the acting of the ever charming Mrs . Stirling . Tbe farce of the " Base Impostor" stills holds its ground , thanks to the ability | of Air . Horace AV'igan as an actor . The great feature of the evening ' s amusement has been , of course , the now burlesque , "Alfred the Great , " by Air . R . B . Brough , iu which , according to the taste of the daythe adventures of the patriotic monarch are
, turned into laughter moving farce . The author , however , has succeeded in constructing a most effective part for Air . Robson , and tho audience , who go to , be amused ancl not to discuss the proprieties of high art , are perfectly satisfied and immensely delighted with the peculiar humour of their favourite actor in this new character . The puns in "Alfred tbe Great" are more than usually numerous and atrocious . The dresses are superb , and the scenery is excellent ; the fun runs fast ancl furious , and AirRobson excels himself the Minstrel
. as King , "the author of Trial by Jury , " as be is termed in the bill . The songs are patriotic , sentimental , and humorous , and have full justice done them by Air . Robson himself , Aliss Nelson , ancl Aliss Hughes . In the course of the piece there is a beautiful scene of that famous i ^ lace the " Neatherd ' s Cottage , " which is one of the finest stage representations Ave have seen for many years . Air . Robson ' s thinking of his kingdom and burning the bread , is an exquisite effort of low comed . The concluding scenea sacred
y , grove , with a statue ancl altar of Odin , is neat aud excellently painted , aud the extravaganza concludes with a tableau , not very gorgeous but exceedingly neat , representing the Channel fleet under full sail , and concluding witli an emblematic and patriotic trophy , beautifully arranged . The management of this theatre do not aim at the dazzling splendour of their neighbours , but extreme elegance is the characteristic of the effects studied here , ancl in the new burlesque they have been more successful than usual .
LYCEUM THEATRE . —Alme . Celeste has this week resumed her character of Genevieve in tho " Sister ' s Sacrifice , " with undiminished ability and pathos . In addition to this attraction , thoaudience at this bouse have been delighted with some unrivalled Spanish dancing by the beautiful Dona Isabel Cubas and Don Juan Ximenes . Tho new entertainment produced for the holidays by Alme . Celeste is an " extravaganza pantomime , " written by Air . Francis Talfourd , and founded on one of the ivorld wide popular German tales of the brothers Grimm . Its title is " King Thrushbeard , the Little Pet
, and tho Great Passion ; or , Harlequin Hafiz and the Fairy Good Humour . " The harlequinade is the joint production of Air . Cormack ancl George Ellis . The legend , which boars a great resemblance to the plot of Tobin ' s " Honeymoon , " has been treated by Mr . Talfourd more in the vein of elegant extravaganza than with the broader humour of burlesque . He has travestied a scene from the "Taming of the Shrew , " aud he has filled iu a few lyrical parodies with considerable ingenuity and verbal felicit The dresses are most tbo
y . gorgeous , scenery , by Mr . AVilliam Caleott , superb , ancl the acting really excellent . Aliss Julia St . George as the King , aud also as the beggar , slugs and acts with great spirit ; and Air . John Rouse is the beau ideal of a determined , intemperate , absolute monarch . The transformation scene presents one of the prettiest conceivable stage effects . A grove of ferns , beautifully painted , with brilliant revolving columns in the distance , is discoverecl " ; gradually the ferns in the centre are raised , and from the wings aro lowered fairies in various graceful postures . As they descend they
are reflected in a large sheet of water , which spreads before the ferns . At the same time from the sides the good people are pushed forward reclining on mossy couches , and the transformation begins . The whole scene is beyond question the finest that has for years been produced at this theatre , if indeed it has ever been equalled in London . The harlequinade which follows is enlivened by the fun of Mr . IT . Marshall as Clown : jW'r , J , Alarshall as Harlequin ; Mr . Naylor as Pantaloon : and
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The Week.
The second prisoner was found guilty of a most violent and unprovoked attack upon another warder , from the effects of which ho had not beon able since to resume his occupation . He was sentenced to six years ' penal servitude . At the Surrey General Quarter Sessions there were only thirteen prisoners for trial . Tbe chairman , in charging the grand jury , said their labours ivould be very light . The grand jury then retired to their room . At one o ' clock the election of a chaplain took place , to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Rev .
Air . Hatch . There were thirty-five candidates , but the Rev . Mr . Hallward w-is , after a contest , chosen to fill the office . A coroner ' s inquest has been field yesterday morning on the bodies of All-. John Th .-iiue , linen draper , and Thomas Theobald , his assistant , whose deaths resulted from the fire that occurred in Mr . Thaine ' s shop , in Exmouth-sti-eet , on Christmas eve . A number of witnesses were examined , from ivhose evidence it appeared that the fire ivas occasioned by some goods becoming ignited iu one of the windows in ivhich they
were hung up for show . In summing up the evidence the coroner remarked upon the danger arising from the present mode of dressing out windows . The verdict of the jury was "That the deceased were accidentally burnt to death , resulting from a fire occasioned by carelessness in hanging the goods in the windows . " On Saturday evening a sad calamity occurred at Liverpool , by which it is feared twenty-three persons have lost their lives . Twenty-nine men , most of them riggers , got into a small boat to return to shore from a ship tbey had beon placing at her moorings , when the boat swamped , and but six of the unfortunate passengers were rescued . Charles Normingtoii , the murderer of Air .
Broughton , has suffered execution at York . The wretched criminal was but eighteen years of age . A Frenchman , known amongst half a dozen other names as Auguste Gustave Gllson , was brought before Air . Sclfe , at the Thames Police Office , charged ivith obtaining by fraudulent pretences au oil painting worth 4 i 240 , from AL Scbendell , an artist of Brussels . The amateur , it was stated , bad represented himself as cmployed by an English nobleman to purchase the picture ; but it is believed that the socalled employer is a peer of the Frenchman ' s own
creation . In the meantime Gilson is committed to Clerkeinvell Prison , to be brought up for further examination on Friday . An alarming collision of two passenger trains has occurred near the Tilbury junction of the Eastern Counties Railway . The one train had got partly round the junction when the other dashed into it , the engine striking the last carriage and smashing it , literally , to shivers . Providentially this carriage was empty . Some of the others , filled with passengers , were overturned and dragged along the line , while the engine crossed the
permanent way and became embedded in an embankment . Alany of the passengers are seriously injured , although it does not appear that , as yet , any fatal results have followed . At the conference of schoolmasters in the Adelphi on AA eduesday , tbe leading deliberations of that body had reference to the substitution of the title of " Literate of Oxford ancl Literate of Cambridge , " for the title of " Associate in Arts" in connection ivith successful middle class examination ; but ultimately , after a long discussion , it Avas resolved that the subject should be left to the universities themselves , as the more gracious course , leaving them to affix the moaning to the title to lie employed , and after the transaction of some general business the conference separated .
COMMERCIAL ; AND PUBLIC COMPANIES . —The accounts of the condition of trade in tho manufacturing districts continue to be of a satisfactory nature . Owing , however , to the circumstance of stock taking ancl balancing of accounts , which has been in progress during the last week , a partial cessation of activity has resulted . This is not expected to bo of longer duration than the turn of the Christmas holidays , the healthy tone of trade and the hopeful views entertained by the manufacturers generally giving fair promise of renewed animation in all tho
various seats of productive industry . The reports from Birmingham , . Bradford , Halifax , Leeds , Leicester , and Sheffield , represent business as quiet , but firm ; the Nottingham lace trade remains rather dull , but good spring orders are anticipated . From Huddersfield the reports are decidedly favourable , and trade is said to be extending and improving . AVolverhainpton exhibits general activity in the hardware department , but the trade in iron is said to bo quiet , several of tbe blast furnaces having been blown out . The Hull shipping and general trade is
represented to be increasing , but that of Newcastle has not in the least degree augmented , though what is passing seems to be of a steady character . At the half yearly meeting of the London Dock Company , a dividend of £ 1 10-f . l ? cent , on the company ' s stock for the six months was declared , but not free of income tax . The balance standing to credit of profit and loss on the 30 th November was £ 200 , 863 , out of which the proposed distribution is to be made ; this will absorb , £ 57 , 253 , leaving £ 143009 to be carried forwardThe balance of £ 200863 includes a
, . , snm of £ 161 , 093 , tbe amount of outstanding charges due to the company on warehouse goods . Although the payment is at a reduced rate compared with former years , the chairman , on behalf of tbe board , expressed his belief that the worst has been passed , and that the future will show i large increase in the tonnage and receipts .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
fjUNCESs ' s THEATRE . —At this elegant theatre the drama of ' ' Tim cTw ou t , lp ' Hearth" has for tho last three evenings superseded the W . oiiderful AVoinan , " in which Mr . Augustus Harris has so successfull y
proved his claim to be considered one of tho best actors of li ght comedy that Ave have . The Christmas entertainment at this house is a pantomime entitled "Jack the Giant Killer ; or Harlequin King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table . " It has a capital burlesque opening , written by Mr . Byron , ancl admirably acted by Miss Louiso Koeley , Air . Shore , Mr . Saker , Air . R . Cathcart , and Aliss Kate Laidlaw ; beautifully painted scenery , with a gorgeous transformation scene ; capitally arranged ballets , danced to perfection by Monsieur Espinosn , Aldlle .
Marietta Rosetti , ancl a charming coips de ledlef , and a harlequinade overflowing with fun , and supported by a most graceful and active harlequin , ancl one of the best clowns in London . The transformation scene is a marvel of scenic display . It is so excellently arranged that the most perfect harmony reigus throughout , and a gorgeous haze bangs over the whole , which , ivhile fully displaying the brilliancy of the scene , does not hurt the eye by too violent a blaze of splendour . Aliss Louiso Keeloy , as Jack , acted with the greatest spirit , ancl her exquisite singing
ivould alone repay a visitor . The harlequinade is supported by Mr . Cormack as Harlequin ; Miss Caroline Adams as Columbine ; Mr . Paulo as Pantaloon , and Mr . A . F . Forrest as Clown . Mr . Cormack is as active as ei'er ; Aliss Adams as graceful ; Mr . Paulo the much enduring pantaloon that ho always has been . Mr . Forrest combines agility with humour , and his pantomime is distinguished by a breadth of fun that is irresistible . The Princess ' s Rifle Corps of pretty ivomou perform the evolutions , ivhich have been arranged for them by Air . Oscar Byrne with much precision and effect . The clover little Delepierre children aro also engaged , and their concert forms an agreeable variety .
OLYMPIC THEATRE . —The entertainments this week bave been the somewhat stupid comedietta of the "Head of the Family , " which is relieved from insipidity only by the acting of the ever charming Mrs . Stirling . Tbe farce of the " Base Impostor" stills holds its ground , thanks to the ability | of Air . Horace AV'igan as an actor . The great feature of the evening ' s amusement has been , of course , the now burlesque , "Alfred the Great , " by Air . R . B . Brough , iu which , according to the taste of the daythe adventures of the patriotic monarch are
, turned into laughter moving farce . The author , however , has succeeded in constructing a most effective part for Air . Robson , and tho audience , who go to , be amused ancl not to discuss the proprieties of high art , are perfectly satisfied and immensely delighted with the peculiar humour of their favourite actor in this new character . The puns in "Alfred tbe Great" are more than usually numerous and atrocious . The dresses are superb , and the scenery is excellent ; the fun runs fast ancl furious , and AirRobson excels himself the Minstrel
. as King , "the author of Trial by Jury , " as be is termed in the bill . The songs are patriotic , sentimental , and humorous , and have full justice done them by Air . Robson himself , Aliss Nelson , ancl Aliss Hughes . In the course of the piece there is a beautiful scene of that famous i ^ lace the " Neatherd ' s Cottage , " which is one of the finest stage representations Ave have seen for many years . Air . Robson ' s thinking of his kingdom and burning the bread , is an exquisite effort of low comed . The concluding scenea sacred
y , grove , with a statue ancl altar of Odin , is neat aud excellently painted , aud the extravaganza concludes with a tableau , not very gorgeous but exceedingly neat , representing the Channel fleet under full sail , and concluding witli an emblematic and patriotic trophy , beautifully arranged . The management of this theatre do not aim at the dazzling splendour of their neighbours , but extreme elegance is the characteristic of the effects studied here , ancl in the new burlesque they have been more successful than usual .
LYCEUM THEATRE . —Alme . Celeste has this week resumed her character of Genevieve in tho " Sister ' s Sacrifice , " with undiminished ability and pathos . In addition to this attraction , thoaudience at this bouse have been delighted with some unrivalled Spanish dancing by the beautiful Dona Isabel Cubas and Don Juan Ximenes . Tho new entertainment produced for the holidays by Alme . Celeste is an " extravaganza pantomime , " written by Air . Francis Talfourd , and founded on one of the ivorld wide popular German tales of the brothers Grimm . Its title is " King Thrushbeard , the Little Pet
, and tho Great Passion ; or , Harlequin Hafiz and the Fairy Good Humour . " The harlequinade is the joint production of Air . Cormack ancl George Ellis . The legend , which boars a great resemblance to the plot of Tobin ' s " Honeymoon , " has been treated by Mr . Talfourd more in the vein of elegant extravaganza than with the broader humour of burlesque . He has travestied a scene from the "Taming of the Shrew , " aud he has filled iu a few lyrical parodies with considerable ingenuity and verbal felicit The dresses are most tbo
y . gorgeous , scenery , by Mr . AVilliam Caleott , superb , ancl the acting really excellent . Aliss Julia St . George as the King , aud also as the beggar , slugs and acts with great spirit ; and Air . John Rouse is the beau ideal of a determined , intemperate , absolute monarch . The transformation scene presents one of the prettiest conceivable stage effects . A grove of ferns , beautifully painted , with brilliant revolving columns in the distance , is discoverecl " ; gradually the ferns in the centre are raised , and from the wings aro lowered fairies in various graceful postures . As they descend they
are reflected in a large sheet of water , which spreads before the ferns . At the same time from the sides the good people are pushed forward reclining on mossy couches , and the transformation begins . The whole scene is beyond question the finest that has for years been produced at this theatre , if indeed it has ever been equalled in London . The harlequinade which follows is enlivened by the fun of Mr . IT . Marshall as Clown : jW'r , J , Alarshall as Harlequin ; Mr . Naylor as Pantaloon : and