of the reader to the end, and for pathos, imagination, passion, and invention, "Catherine Irving" stands forth pre-eminently great. Her trials and love will be perused with pleasure by thousands who appreciate freshness of writing, combined with faithful pictures of life. THE COLDSTREAMS. By T. Litchfield, Esq. Mr. Newby does not allow the grass to grow under his feet; he is ever employed in producing novels of real worth, and few will reflect greater credit upon his judgment than the work under notice. At no period of our history could the exploits of the Coldstream Guards be read with greater interest than at the present. The gallant deeds of that heroic band who sustained their well-earned Waterloo reputation on the blood-stained field of Inkermann will live for ever in the hearts of their countrymen, proving that their motto, "Nulli secundus," is no empty boast. Independent, too, of the interest attached to the noble regiment, the story is most exciting, combining brilliancy of style, powerful description, varied interest, skilful narrative, with the highest literary merit. The publication of works of this kind produce the same effect upon the army that Dibdin's songs were wont to do on the sister service; they tend to raise the soldier in the eyes of his fellowmen, they produce a salutary effect on the morale of the military profession, they show the bravery and devotedness of the troops when sustaining the honour of their country. And now that regimental libraries are open to the non-commissioned officers and men of every corps, no establishment of the above nature should be without a copy of Mr. Litchfield's work. Out of respect to the memory of those brave guardsmen who now lie buried on Cathcart's Hill, let every one who estimates (and who does not ?) their services provide himself, or herself, with a copy of "The Coldstreams." ELSIE SEYMOUR. By A. Wygorn. Newby, Welbeck-street. The batch of novels which have cheered and beguiled many a weary hour on board a yacht weather-bound in the Thames has, with the exception of "Elsie Seymour," been duly noticed; and we have but brief space to comment upon the latter. Suffice it to say, the tale is exceedingly interesting; full of beauty, tenderness, delicacy, and feeling. The style throughout is forcible; and the principal scenes are sketched with considerable graphic ability. We can safely recommend "Elsie Seymour to all our readers for its vigour, simplicity, and truth. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS OF THE METROPOLIS. "I belong to the unpopular family of Telltruths, and would not flatter Apollo for his lyre."-Rob Roy. One of the great questions of the day is, "Have you seen Ristori ?" to which, in general, the affirmative reply includes "What a great creature!" Indeed, there do not appear to be two opinions on the subject; for one and all declare her to be the greatest star that has shone for many a long time. An actress of the stamp of Madame Ristori was pretty well sure to enlist the attention of a public like that of London: it cannot be wondered at, therefore, that the taste of the town should incline so strongly towards the LYCEUM THEATRE. All those play-goers whose remembrance carries them back to what they term "the palmy days of the drama," make no bones in asserting that the present actress of Italy even surpasses in tragic greatness the former actress of England -the Siddons. These performances of Italian tragedy alternate with ITALIAN OPERA, which, with the powerful company at the Lyceum, is well represented. One of the latest operas given, the ever sparkling and welcome" Barber," never was more gloriously represented. Signor Mario as the Count is at all times heartily welcome: now he appears really to outrival all his former successes. Then Ronconi, overflowing with good humour, never was more at home as the ever-sprightly Figaro. As for the Rosina of Madame Bosio, it would be difficult to select a more thoroughly pleasing representative of the character. Besides, there is the powerful addition of Herr Formes, whose performance completes the very strong cast; and, take it altogether, it would be impossible to match the present representation of Rossini's work at the Lyceum. The variations of the play-bills of other theatres are not of a nature to demand more than a passing notice. At the HAYMARKET Miss Oliver has made her first appearance, and Miss Blanche Fane her reappearance after a long illness. The former as yet has not had a part of sufficient note allotted her to call forth her abilities; the latter has resumed her enjoyable representations of "The Little Treasure," much to the delight of everybody. "The Horse of the Cavern" is not yet come to a dead stop at ASTLEY'S, although he must by this time feel a little jaded after the ground he has gone over so many times. Some most wonderful dogs and monkeys have been lately added to the attractions of the Circle, and contrive by their feats to raise the spirits of humanity just as the warmth of the atmosphere was causing them to droop. But after all, the heat causes people to adopt outdoor amusements to a greater degree, perhaps, than those of indoor. The consequence is, CREMORNE GARDENS come in for their full share of patronage; and what with flowers, the polkas, the Varsoviana, brandy-and-water, and numerous other attractions, the visitors find no lack of employment for their curiosity and taste. STATE OF THE ODDS, &c. SALE OF BLOOD STOCK, &c., AT TATTERSALL'S. MONDAY, MAY 26.-LORD SPENCER'S YEARLINGS. Bay colt (brother to Pumicestone) by Cotherstone out of Duchess of Lorraine (Lord Wilton) Gs. 350 Brown colt by do.-Treacherous (Lord Falmouth) 115 Bay colt by do.-Lady Betty (Colonel Gambier).. 65 Bay colt by do.-Kernel (Mr. Merry) 52 Bay colt by do.-Cloak (Mr. Fisher). 52 Black colt by Newcourt-Lady Gay Spanker (J. Day, jun.) Black colt by do.-Barb mare (Mr. Hensman) Ten of Mr. Milward's ponies fetched 522 guineas, of which sum Freedom realized 135 guineas. MONDAY, JUNE 3.-THE MARESFIELD (SIR JOHN SHELLEY'S) YEARLINGS. Chesnut colt by Collingwood-Soldier's Daughter .... Wild Wave b. f., by do.-Brightonia .... .......... 200 37 31 20 14 Bay filly by do.-Liberia ....... MR. NEWTON'S YEARLINGS. Consternation, three years old, by Alarm-Little Fairy 50 Ariosto, ch. g. (foaled in 1848), by Orlando-Preserve 50 THURSDAY, JUNE 5.-THE MIDDLE PARK (MR. BLENKIRON'S) YEARLINGS. Gs. Gs. 280 Bagenal Daly. 105 Freney...... 320 Newmarket.. 270 Sultan ...... 100 Shankton.. 330 Harkaway Freemason 290 Shamrock MONDAY, JUNE 10.-MR. GREVILLE'S YEARLINGS. Bay colt by Orlando-Little Finch (Mr. Howard) Brown colt by The Flying Dutchman-Forlorn Hope.. Bay colt (brother to British Remedy) by do.-Iodine's dam.. 220 190 175 .... 175 170 160 150 Bay colt by Bay Middleton-Despatch. Bay colt by do.-Ortez Bay filly by Cowl-Vanity Bay colt by Orlando-Manacle Bay filly by Orlando-Eulogy. Bay colt by do.-Alicia Brown filly by Alarm-Jamaica... Bay colt by Pyrrhus the First-The Arrow .......... .... 150 110 105 85 76 75 63 52 2726 Total of Royal Yearlings...... MONDAY, JUNE 17. The following horses, well known with the Quorn, Cottesmore, and Pytchley Hounds, the property of Mr. Crawford : The following weight-carriers, well known in the Vale of Belvoir, the property of Mr. B. Bromley : Claret Messrs. Lawley and John Stanley have retired from the turf, and all the horses and household effects of the latter have been advertized for sale. Middleton has been sold for £550, Tug o' War for £200, and The Darter for £220. We have it on the authority of Bell's Life, that the Messrs. Hall, of Neasdon, have failed for £266,000! The races are to be resumed at Boston, and £70 is already subscribed. The late Frank Butler's mother died at Newmarket on Sunday last. GOODWOOD CUP.-5 to 1 against Fisherman (offered). DERBY.-2000 to 100 against Bird in the Hand (taken) 2500 to 100 against Scheidam (taken) 12 to 1 against Swyndel Dhygga (taken) | 1000 to 30 against Zuyder Zee (taken) | 100 to 6 against Van Eyck (taken) EMBELLISHMENTS. MINCE PIE, WINNER OF THE OAKS, 1856. ENGRAVED BY E. HACKER, FROM A PAINTING BY HARRY HALL. --- TOPICS.-BY THOMAS TROLLOPE MILLS. 110 |