Merlins cave and palace of Allegory lift Marylebone pantomime
The review praises a recent Marylebone pantomime for its lively sets from Enchanter Merlin's cave to the Palace of Allegory. Harlequin J W Collier and cast perform amid rapid transformations, jokes at chartists and a China theme, with a strong final run expectation and praise for the onstage bustle. The manager has redecorated the theatre, presenting The Saxon Maid and Mother Bunch as evening entertainments with robust audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Robbin de Robbin
Varance
Glorisna
Hyde-parkcomer
Harlequin
China
Clerkenwell
Ivery
Chartists
Surrey
Thames
Great Britain
J.W. Collier
Lessee
Mother Bunch
Epee
Jack
Victoria School
Mesers
Freer
Stirling
Mesdames Caimpball
Melville
Mr. Attwood
Mothers Goose
Hubbard
Red Cap
Dame Trot
Royal Adelaide Gallery crowd packs London Exhibition
Visitors from all classes crowd the Royal Adelaide Gallery with nearly 30 000 through four o clock. Police and orderly conduct noted as displays include a colossal burning lens and new microscope at the Royal Polytechnic Institution. Bankruptcy court sessions discuss petitions under the Insolvent Debtors Act with several adjournments and questions about joint filings and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reason
King John
Runnymede
Bower
Novet Osskerion
CanoLine
Fonddlanque
Chesterton
Cambridge
Barnes
Eden
Funblanque
Fonblanque
Merivale
Charles Marsham
Uxbridge
Fry
Marten
F. W. N. Bartey
Evans
Lewis
Lewis and Lewis
Beglie
Grinsell
Beg
Commissioner Evans
Foublanque
Extraordinary Chinese exhibition opens with public interest in peace
The June opening exhibition in London draws nobility and scientific men to see rare Chinese specimens. It showcases porcelain images idols and embroidery, praised as a fine collection illustrating civilization progress and inviting curious visitors without tricks or exaggeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
China
London
Marble statue of Madame Malibran shines in Lacken mausoleum
A white marble statue of Madame Malibran stands in M. de Berjot’s Lacken cemetery mausoleum. The circular interior with a cupola shows the cantatrice rising from the tomb as angels welcome her, lit by a central lamp. A bas-relief of the Genius of Music will be added to the pedestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Malibran
M. de Berjot
Lacken
Malibran
Basao
Police Reports and Trials Highlight London Courtroom Scenes
A crowded docket covers a woman suspected of insanity, a beggar’s assault on a constable, a self harm attempt by a youth, a Christmas box scam, a hunting whip theft, and murders and perjuries in Lyons and Corsica, with detailed testimonies, sentences, and notable figures.
Christmas Day Drunken Disorderly in Court
In a festive court scene on Christmas Day the defendants, mud-splattered and torn, laughed at their grotesque appearance and argued their right to drink. The judge, Mr Twyford, imposed fines on some and discharged or admonished others as the cases proceeded.
Deserter William Trotter Under Mutiny Act Charge
A young man named William Trotter faced a deserter charge under the Mutiny Act after military detainers brought him to London from leave to Woolwich. The magistrate noted ambiguity whether Trotter remained a deserter, as leave could expire before he rejoined. Trial adjourned with commitment to gaol in ordinary form.
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William Trotter
Woolwich
London
Bond
Douglas
India
England
Taylor
58Th Regiment
90Th
Tragic stabbing case at Mr Wright's shop in Whitecross Street
Witnesses describe a violent Saturday night incident ending in death. Deceased, a 30-year-old man, spoke of his killer as he collapsed after being stabbed in the breast. Suspects Meagan Cotter and others are in custody as witnesses recount a crowded shop and a christening nearby. The inquest continues with police testimony and remand set for next Monday.
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John Shamrock
Bagnigge Wells Road
Castle Street
Turnmills Street
Clerkenwell
Inspector Penny
G Division
Prieoner
Henry Barber
Whiting
Kirby Street
Halton-garden
Mr. Combe
Duke
Charles Griffiths
Robert Lakeman
Robert's Row
Islington
Lord Caldwell
Griffiths
Nhot
Staunton
Meagan
William Rochard Bland
Whitecross-street
Jack
Levi
Anl
Sr. Wright
Cotter
Ange
Singleton
John Rice
Whitecross-stree
Parry
Playhouse-yard
Parry's
Mick
Cotter Pre Pai
Murpen
Court of Assizes
Corsica
Bastia
Sylvestti Giovonnetti
Camino
Cape Corsica
Stu Cyr
France
Pepe
Rue
Giavourett
Giuseppi
Geagnini
Guiseppi
Giovonnetti
Fasci
Hin
Wich
Guapniui
Giavannett
Guagnisi
Ulead
Giavenuett
Stich Giuseppe
Pie
Havi
Fuser
Gaiseppy
Giwotie
Guidoui
Peking
Peking Wis
Wien
Geavernetii
Ami
Guigiini
Chet
Fassi
Pacci
Faci
Guaytini
Guagnini
Giagounetti
Viecourt
Witneas
Jerry Regan
Playhouse Yard
Meagans
Catherine Singleton
Frederick Wright
Golden Lane
Cecil
Goswell Street
Job
Witness
Tran
Elis
Michael Meagan
Tom Leary
Henry Williams
Hannah Cotter
Mesgan
Sorreat
Illegal Entry During Legal Process Leads to Trespass Charge
The defendant admits attempting entry but argues the act arose in executing a legal process and is jurisdictionally questionable. The magistrate notes the act was illegal but part of a legal process. defenses include the danger of mistaken entry and potential trespass. The scene reflects liability for unlawful entry and possible indictment for assault.
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Jenny
Jeremy
Progress of Machinery at the Pacha Manufacturing Firm
The town's Pacha manufacturing concern advances with planned improvements including 1 110 power looms and weekly cloth output reaching 20 25 yards. The note records a curious astronomical fact no new moon in February 1813, with events on January 30 March 1 and March 30.
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Pacha
Ae Br
Mareh
Infant Lecturer Arthur Harvey Impresses Audience
Eight year old Arthur Harvey of Halesworth lectured on astronomy at Fraulington with diagrams. His calm poise, memory, and precise details drew admiration from auditors, described as creditable and impressive for a young speaker.
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Arthur Harvey
Halesworth
Fraulington
Witridge
Norwich
Bequests by Princess Give Actors Large Sums
The Princess Jadincowski left 50 000 rubles to Karatiguin and 30 000 rubles to an unnamed actor for bringing her joy. The will notes the recipient as playing Gamin de Paris with Theatre Michel and mentions Russian theater circles. The executor says no contest to the legacy is anticipated.
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Jadincowski
Tulma
Russia
Laferriere
le Globe
Russ
Strange Tale of an American Marriage Breakup
A townsman and his wife traveled to America seeking prospects. They faced hardship and later the husband sought his wife again as she remained with a wealthy man and servants. The wife claimed she found a shop and would stay, while the husband returned home heartbroken, told as a cautionary Leeds Times tale.
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Jerusalem
Mount Teg
Ter
Mount Sion
Israel
Christ the Redeemer
Urim
Vic
Glazetts
Danver
Ricuard
America
West
Leeds Times
Filthy Recipe For A Cholera Mortus Toast
A macabre verse instructs mixing rotting animals and garden waste into a foul brew. The narrator urges repeated filtration to intensify the stench and taste as a mock toast to malodorous decay, ending with a claim that drinking it will cause cholera mortus.
Extraordinary Doctor Pill Returns to Lecture in London
An ornate promotion announces Doctor Sir Rhubart Pill's return to London on February 2 to lecture and demonstrate innovations in chestnut treatment, mud bath therapies, a new garter, sleep induction by stilet, and other curiosities. The program features Dr Gralam, Mr Deputy-Assistant Hospital Mate Bonham, Surgeon Chandos, Dr Inglis, Merry Andrew, Dr Goulburn, and various agricultural projectors.
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Rhubart Pill
London
Gralam
Asivat Hospital
Stitl
Merry Andrew
Lily
Goulburn
Henry Stanton
Asquire
Stanhope
Winknet
Caret
Specimens Show French Ads Sell Hams and Hair Growth
An excerpt reports on French advertising notes. One dealer boasts hams improve with longer curing and even claims they calm lambs if eaten constantly. Another ad promotes a hair growth remedy with a guarantee of payment only after the customer is covered with hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ams
Substitute for Coffee and Wages Table Fragment
Scrambled letters describe a substitute for coffee using sweet potatoes mashed and browned with coffee, and boiled again to imitate Havana coffee. The text also includes a crude wages table to calculate pay, with instructions on determining earnings from daily wages and kitchen tasks.
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Havana
Jno
V. Singer
Mustang
Hurrah for the Holly Evergreen Wreath Theme
A lyric urging celebration of the holly evergreen its wreath of red berries banishing melancholy and bringing merriment. It praises the Holly as a teacher offering sincerity and joy and calls for weaving berries into a wreath to brighten every minute.
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Sansa
Cowie
Anu
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Marylebone
British Museum
Royal Adelaide Gallery
Scientific Inquirer
Maximilian Seris
Germany
Atkin
Royal Polytechnic Institution
Cary
Goliath of Gath
Isle of Wight
Pascawen Ibtotson
LAW
Guildeall
Ax Alteseo Luwaric
Harriet Jay
Justice Room
Peter Egan
Finsbury Pavement
London-bridge
Chapman Marshall
Mrs. Jay
New Road
Commission
Amd
Leigh
Burton-crescent
Churchstreet
Camp
Marshall
King's Cross
Cemberwell
Sie
Pmean
Chey
Compter
Bawdep
Milton
Kent
Bow Street
Janes Haynes
Jardine
Whitehall
Re Stetion House
Prisuer
House of Correction
Cuanistwas
Thames Office
Robert Haye
Crance
Millhole
Rotherithe
Broderip
Robert Harrow
Jeant
Charles Smith
John Whiting
Lateman
Susannah Bevabeth
Iedevip
Flagar
Steed
Lanse
Charle's
Stepney
Mr. Broderip
Greenwich Police
Battlers
Stret
Turnbull
Court OF Assize
Lyons
Jacques Besson
von the Munpenr
M. Og Manicktianes
Galignani
Adessenger
Rhone
M.de Marcellange
Mme. de Marcellange
Count de Chamblas
M. de Marcellange
Mime de Marcellange
M. de Marcelange
Besson
Mme. de Marcellang
Bessin
Arzac
Puy-de-Dame
M.de Marceilange
Siailer
Madame de Marcellange
Marie Boudon
Arzav
M.de Marevllang
Bin
Arzuc
Madame de Marcelange
Trias
Bernard
Court of Cassation
Puy de Dame
Countess de Chamblas
Queen Square
Dia Avie Hy
Yiek
Ashi
Kate
Nes
Jake
Tou
Tua
Nur
Ivat
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