nounce it to be an extremely clever well-written volume. The style throughout is vigorous and clear; the descriptions of the various scenes which the author-owner visits are graphic and original; and the nautical portion of the voyage is worthy the pen of the old sailor. The observations on Norway are most sensible and instructive, and the last three chapters contain a great deal of valuable information for those who may feel disposed to follow in the track of the good yacht Cymba. Two maps and a very spirited sketch of the "peerless clipper" are given; we recommend every yatchtsman to possess himself of a copy. We have only space to add that Mr. Newby has published two firstrate novels-THE GABLES, by Miss Julia Melville; and EARLY STRUGGLES, by Mrs. Crawford. In a former notice, we offered Miss Melville, for we give her fame name, the highest compliment that could be paid to her literary excellences, and the present novel fully sustains those eulogisms. Mrs. Crawford is too well known as a writer to require more than to say she has, in the present instance, increased, if possible, her reputation. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS OF THE METROPOLIS. "I belong to the unpopular family of Telltruths, and would not flatter Apollo for his lyre."-Rob Roy. The new visitor who has just popped in will find his late friend has left him an ample legacy in the way of holiday-amusement for his young blood. Whatever disasters Old 'Fifty-seven may have encountered, he "dies game." The Christmas Entertainments now in course of presentation proclaim the scene-painter's part to be the most prominent of all. As this advance in scenic art is made manifest, so, on the other hand, the decadence of fun is equally palpable. Without staying to inquire very minutely into so serious a subject, we will just take a glance at what is "bobbing around." Of the Pantomimes, first to behold is the HAYMARKET'S "Sleeping Beauty of the Wood.' With the story admirably told and well carried out, Mr. Buckstone has, as pantomimes run, effected wonders. How the Princess Royal is christened, with fairies of all dimensions for her godmothers; how she incurs the hatred of the Spiteful Fairy, whose naughty disposition is evidenced in her prophecy that the Princess Royal shall die from a wound inflicted with a spindle; how the Good Fairy interposes, and changes the fate into a sleep of a hundred years, from which she will be awakened by a prince who will fall over-headand-ears in love with her-how all this is fulfilled to the very letter should be seen by all interested in the pleasant relations of Fairyland. Moreover, the representatives of the chief personages are admirably fitted for the parts allotted them. The most distinguished of these are Miss Louise Leclercq, who makes a most charming Princess Royal, and Miss Fitzinman, who, as Prince Tulip, carries out the prediction of the beneficent fairy, and releases the Sleeping Beauty from her century's trance. Not only does Miss Fitzinman look the part, but she plays it to perfection. She has a handsome face, and a figure remarkable for symmetry. With a clear voice and distinct articulation she combines a graceful and winning manner. The reverse of beauty being characteristically embodied in the Spiteful Fairy, it is but just to observe that the wicked old hag is represented with the utmost maliciousness by Mr. Clark. When the "funny business" commences, strange to confess, the interest decreases. Still, there are some tricks which are exceedingly well performed; and the manner in which Mr. A. Leclercq (as Harlequin) takes his fences, is especially deserving of mention. After all, the prime mover is undoubtedly the scene-painter, several of his illustrations being really magnificent. 66 Next comes "The White Cat" of the PRINCESS's, brought forward under the care of Mr. Morton, who has seized upon some of the most notable events of the day, from which he has contrived to extract enough to furnish all home for the holidays with material for merriment. The harlequinade" contains some rather happy hits at the foibles of the day-none more so than the scene wherein crinoline and peg-top trousers are taken off. One of the prettiest Columbines of the season is beheld in Miss Caroline Adams. Here, again, scenic splendour is a powerful adjunct to the success of the pantomime. So with DRURY LANE, the scenery carries off the palm. Without it "Little Jack Horner" would indeed be a dull boy. No doubt the modern histriographer, who has adopted Little Jack, has succeeded in working out his problem of intelligence and perseverance triumphing over ignorance and vice; but at the same time, although the lesson is an exceedingly moral one, it must be confessed that it is extremely tedious to witness. The very reverse is felt in witnessing the pleasant way in which Mr. Selby has treated "The loves of Cupid and Psyche," at the ADELPHI. In working out his happily-selected theme, the author is aided by the vivacity and archness of Miss M. Wilton and Miss M. Keeley, who appear as Cupid and Psyche. At ASTLEY'S, " Don Quixote" is the hero for the Christmas entertainment, and well he sustains the reputation he has enjoyed from time immemorial. Even in the Westminster Road a great advance is observable in the pictorial embellishments. The Pantomimic view now gives way to Burlesque, who reigns supreme at two theatres-the Lyceum and the Olympic. It is true pantomime is attached to the former; but it is so brief that it calls for no further comment than it is in the nature of things for it to be better. "The Doge of Duralto," at the OLYMPIC, by Mr. R. Brough, must not be named with his brother's burlesque at the LYCEUM, "Lalla Rookh" being far the better one. In this Mrs. Woolgar, Mrs. Buckingham White, Mrs. Dillon, and Mr. Toole take the most important characters; and very efficiently do they sustain them. Although not coming up to the mark of "Conrad and Medora," this burlesque is one of Mr. W. Brough's best. The aid rendered by Mr. Fenton is a brilliant illustration that the success of the Christmas entertainments is, in a great measure, attributable to the handiwork of the Scene Painter. STATE OF THE ODDS, &c. SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. By Messrs. Tattersall, at Hyde Park Corner, on Monday, Dec. 7: Triton, br. g., 5 yrs., by Weatherbit out of Commerce ..... Naughty Boy, 3 yrs., by Womersley, dam (1845) by Hampton Stadtholder, 2 yrs. (Brother to The Flying Englishman) The Cotton Lord, by Stockport out of Manilla Grey Chicken, 5 yrs., by Chanticleer out of Polish The Roman, 4 yrs., by Pompey out of Triangle.. None of Lord Exeter's were sold. .Guineas 105 28 22 21 20 10 6 By Mr. Wetherell, at Catterick Bridge, on Tuesday, Dec. 8: THE LATE MR. BOOTH'S STUD. Jeweller, 5 yrs., by Ratan, dam by Stotforth, grandam by Old President Dolly, 5 yrs., by Ratan Marigold, by Young Comus, dam by Woldsman, grandam by Hambletonian (covered by Weatherbit)... Bay colt, 2 yrs., by The Cure out of Marigold Miss Hudson, by Emilius (covered by Weatherbit).. Goldfinder, 7 yrs., by Yellow Jack, dam by Harkaway (bred in Ireland) .... Bay colt, 2 yrs., by The Cure out of Purity Bay colt, 3 yrs., by The Cure out of Purity Bay colt foal, by The Cure out of Marigold Purity, by Sportsman, dam by Forester, grandam by Tankesley (covered by Sir Harry Martin) 67 60 46 45 45 45 38 35 11 в Bay filly foal, by Pastor, dam by Stotforth...... Mr. Jackson had sold Saunterer to Mr. J. Merry for 2,100 gs. ; Lord Exeter his yearling colt, by Ambrose out of Miss Stamford, into the Danebury Stable; Mr. H. Hill, Beacon to Mr. Hodgman; Captain Pryce, Lymington into Holman's Stable; and Mr. W. Stebbing, the brood mares-Clarkia, Restoration, Desperate, and one by Sir Hercules out of Lucy Banks. EXPORTATION OF BLOOD STOCK.-Baron Kotze and Mr. Hart (private trainer to the King of Prussia) have recently purchased the following horses for his Majesty's studs, and they have been shipped from Hull by Mr. Attlay, of the Paragon stables:-Illuminator, by Melbourne out of Sunrise, 4 yrs. ; Bird-in-Hand, by Birdcatcher out of Testatrix, 4 yrs; Magnes, by Touchstone out of Latitude, 8 yrs.; Hermes, by Bay Middleton out of Dispatch, 4 yrs. : Michaelmas Maid, by Bay Middleton, dam by Little Red Rover, 7 yrs. (served by Pyrrhus the First); Miss Denham, by Melbourne out of Venus, 5 yrs. (served by Pyrrhus the First); Gruyère, by Verulam out of Jennala, 6 yrs. (served by Pyrrhus the First); Obscurity, by Melbourne out of Mystery, 5 yrs. (served by Ethelbert); Bessie, by Archy out of Rachel, 5 yrs. (served by Ethelbert); Syrup, by Venison out of Sherbert, 11 yrs. (served by Magnes); Tambourine, by Bay Middleton out of Hornpipe, 2 yrs. Mosquito, by Launcelot out of Martha Lynn, 5 yrs., has been sold to his Highness Prince Salkouski, of Risen Castle, Prussia. Mr. Purvis has purchased the following, and they have been shipped in the Clarion Bird for Melbourne-St. Hubert, Maria, Chabron, filly by The Flying Dutchman out of Cruiskeen Lawn (2 yrs.), and chesnut filly by Nutwith out of Midia (2 yrs.). The following have also been sent abroad :-Puck and Royal Hart, to the Cape of Good Hope; Rotherham, to Signor Christophe Stabilini, of Milan; Harum-Scarum (served by Loupgarou) and Plumage (served by The Trapper), to Signor Clerici, Lombardy; Siding and Humguffin, to Hanover; Bolton, Alas (served by Weatherbit), and Tyne (served by Alarm), to Count Paul Pallfy, in Hungary; Caveat (served by Alarm), Lady Bird (served by Vatican), and Lady of Lyons (served by Voltigeur), to the Duc de Fitzjames, in France; Rodomeli, Sicily (served by Turnus), and Coticula (served by Turnus), to Baron Maltzahn, Mecklenburg; Grey Pyrrhus, to Prince Esterhazy, in Hungary; Cintra, to Chantilly, by Mr. T. Carter, jun. ; and Nabob, to France, for Monsieur Schickler. A strong movement in favour of Clydesdale, for both the Two Thousand and the Derby, has been the great feature of the month. Mr. Howard's horses are altogether in force; and that neatest of goers, Sedbury, also coming again fast into fashion. Beyond this there is nothing to comment on. We have to record the death of the stallion Bay Middleton, at Danebury, early in the past month. As a race-horse he never was beaten, and his repute in the stud was almost equally high. REVIEW OF YACHTING SEASON 1857.-We have received a letter from "A Member of the R.L.Y.C. Sailing Committee," stating that their decision in the unsatisfactory affair at Great Grimsby was given in allusion only to the disqualification of the "Avalon," in having returned to the starting goal with one hand short. Therefore, there appears the more partiality on the part of the Grimsby Sailing Committee; though the Royal London are not exonerated from blame, in giving a decision (which they knew would be final) upon a mere off-shoot of the main dispute, and upon an ex parte statement. EDITOR. EMBELLISHMENTS. QUEEN MARY, THE DAM OF BLINK BONNY AND HARICOT. ENGRAVED BY E. HACKER, FROM A PAINTING BY HARRY HALL. Leviathan II.-Sales-Stud News-Sedbury Controversy - The Derby Nags-The late Mr. Dyson-The Horse Tamer-Sale of Trotters-Sir J. D. Paul's Hunting Sketches-Meltoniana-The |