THE THEATRES.
Without any change in the performances, Her Majesty's Theatre keeps- the lead in dramatic and musical attraction: London contains more than one audience even for that great aristocratic house; unusual curiosity has been excited, and many beyond the circle of Opera habitues must needs go hear and see. All the performances have improved in smoothness. The new artistes maintain their ground; Gardoni, with decided favour—his- " Spirito gentll " is encored every night. Mr. Lumley's munificence in contributing all the resources of his estab- lishment for the benefit of the distressed Irish and Scotch, was rewarded by a brilliant audience on Thursday. The Queen honoured the effort, not' only with her sanction but with her presence; and, every box in the house having beeb taken, in a great measure by persons of distinction, the general appearance was very imposing—when all stood up for the national anthem, the effect was of unrivalled beauty. A short cantata, in English, to the text of" Give! " had been effused for the occasion; and composed by Signor Pugni, who now writes the music for most of the ballets. It was sung after La Favorite, by Sanc,hioli, Gardoni, Boucle, and chorus; and was pleasing, if not remarkably striking.
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