(Mr. C. Fenton), on entering, fatigued and hungry, is taken into the service of Master Hugh Fitzwarren, afterwards Pantaloon (Mr. Naylor), and is plentifully abused by the illnatured cook. He, however, sends out his cat as his venture in the fair ship Alice, to Africa, and resolves to leave the service of Fitzwarren. On the road he is overtaken by sleep, and here old Dame Fortune appears as his good genius, and throws him into a dream of his future prosperity, the events of which are exhibited to the audience. Then we have the chimes, "Turn again, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London," which decides Dick on returning to London. Presently the result of his happy venture in his cat is brought to him by a retinue of bearers from the King of Barbary, but the old Fitzwarren claims the wealth to be for himself, as the cat he alleges was his property. Hereupon old Dame Fortune again appears, and the wished-for transformations take place,-Harlequin, being Mr. C. Fenton; Pantaloon, Mr. Naylor; Clown, M. Nicolo Deulin and Columbine, Miss Caroline Parker. : Gxhibitions. DIORAMA OF HINDOSTAN. The re-opening of this magnificent Diorama was attended by a vast assemblage of literary and scientific persons, and the ASIATIC GALLERY was filled to overflowing. This beautiful painting, which was so popular last year, bids fair to attract equal attention during the next season, and will be a great treat to all persons from the country during the cattle show, which takes place in the early part of December, in the Baker-street Bazaar, Portman-square, so that the visitor to the one, may see the other at the same time. This faithful representation of scenery so magnificent, of religious ceremonies so extraordinary, of customs and manners so interesting and strange, cannot fail to interest in a country like England, where almost every family has some relative or connection in the civil or military service in India. The Diorama depicts faithfully the manners and customs of the East; we learn the habits of the people, and glean more information in one hour and a half, most agreeably spent, than we could by perusing volumes of travels. This fiue painting is a beautiful illustration of a work recently published entitled "Wanderings of a Pilgrim in search of the Picturesque." Those who have read the work find amazing pleasure in the Diorama, and those who have seen the Diorama fly to the work to gain still more information respecting a country so magnificent and so singular. The scenes have been arranged by Lieutenant-Colonel Luard from his own original sketches taken during a residence of fourteen years in India-some of the sketches have been contributed by the masterly pencil of Mr. W. Prinsep, taken around Calcutta: they are most true, faithful and picturesque. Major White has given the field of Plassey and other views with great effect, and the other artists whose talents have contributed to form this beautiful Diorama, are the late Sir Charles D'Oyly, the late James Prinsep, Esq., the late Captain Prinsep, the late Colonel Edward Smith, the late George Chinnery, Esq., Welby Jackson, Esq., and the author of "Wanderings of a Pilgrim during four and twenty years in the East." To enhance the merits of the Exhibition, a lecture is delivered, elucidating the various points of interest, which is not only clearly written, but is at the same time excellently delivered. We may also add that the Hindostani music is appropriate, singular, and interesting. BURFORD'S PANORAMA OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, LEICESTER SQUARE. We were much gratified last month with the grand tableaux of the battle of Waterloo; of this revival there can be no second opinion. While the town seems still to echo the stamp of the soldiers' feet, and the murmur of the crowds that were gathered in our streets on the 18th Nov., the deeds of the Great Duke are revived in all memories, and especially that battle which gave Europe its long peace, is thought of, and talked about, and "fought over again" at every English fireside. We cannot take upon ourselves to say how many years it is since the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo was first exhibited, but we have little doubt it was sufficiently long ago for a new set of visitors to have arisen, and doubtless many even of the public who remember it will like to renew their impressions. Mr. Burford's panoramas are too well known to need praise from us, but we may observe that the "Waterloo" was originally painted from drawings taken immediately after the battle; and though, for the sake of effect, incidents which did not occur simultaneously are here represented together, the circular form of the exhibition permits the beholder to pass as it were, from one event to the other, aud thus realize the scenes in their historical order. It is well known that the great commander, whom England is now mourning, himself, praised this representation of his last victory, and was a frequent visitor to it when first exhibited. We must not forget that this panorama is only to be open for another six or seven weeks, at the expiration of which time it will undergo the usual fate of works of art of this description, and be painted out. MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION has this season vindicated the fame which it has long sustained as the first display of wax modelling in Europe, by several additions. The most remarkable and attractive feature is a memorial of him who filled all eyes in life and occupies in death so vast a space in memory-the Duke of Wellington. A chamber in which the hero is represented" in his habit as he lived," reposing on a tented couch, is among the novelties. The figure is remarkably well executed. The full field-marshal's uniform worn by the Duke, and the Mantle of the Order of the Garter, are interesting additions. The other wonders of wax, and the portraits of celebrities regal, liteerary, political, military, naval, civil, and even criminal need not be dwelt upon. Fine Arts. FINE ART DISTRIBUTION AND PRESENTATION OF ONE Hundred MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. At Mr. Webb's, 33, Soho-square.-To all who are connected with the Fine Arts, it must be obvious that as the cartoons are well worth 21s. each, or the set of seven, six guineas, there can be no speculation. To pianoforte sellers, the engravings will be an ornament to their show-rooms, and the pianos stock in trade; in fact, to every one, no matter what their calling, either the prints or pianos will be found a ready sale. All who desire to possess a musical instrument, cannot do better than buy Mr. W.'s engravings of the cartoons: or, which may be had on the same terms, if preferred, the beautiful engraving, after Sir David Wilkie's master piece in the National Gallery-viz: the celebrated picture of "The Village Festival," or Woollett's four admirable prints of "The Seasons," (published at 21s. each) for 30s.; the set with one order, for the four, or fine India paper copies for 42s. with two envelopes or orders for two each, for they may thus obtain an instrument for nothing; which if not approved of, may be exchanged for another by paying the difference, if any. Various Things from Various Sources. ASHBY'S PREPARED GROATS.-Few past seasons in the recollection of man, ever required an article of this description, more than the present; this kind of groat is prepared in a manner that renders it more nutritious, than any other article of similar character: we cannot confer a greater favour on families than introducing to their notice this excellent article. VALENCIENNES LACE-We are gratified to learn that the ladies of the Belfast Industrial Committee have succeeded in opening a new channel of employment for females, by giving instruction in the manufacture of Valenciennes lace. They have brought over from Belgium a teacher thoroughly conversant with the manufacture of this beautiful and valuable fabric; and we have been informed by the secretary of the committee that already a very excellent article has been produced by girls of the very poorest class under the superintendence of their instructor. It is an additional source of gratification to the committee to find that this lace meets with a ready market, as they have been informed by a London merchant that there is no limit to the sale, provided that a really good article is produced: Of this they have every reason to feel confident from what has been already done whilst the hands were only in training. This endeavour to give employment and means of support to our female population is highly commendable, and is deserving of the warmest encouragement that can be given to it. GENUINE CHICORY.-This is a most important article of consumption at the present time, and when really good, it is a boon, and conducive to health, but when of inferior quality it is worse than nothing. As an economical accessary to coffee, it is invaluable for the breakfast-table, and to persons of moderate income, offers an important saving. Among the numerous packages sold for chicory, that bearing the name of" Edwards Brothers" has been analyzed by us, and found to be quite pure. The Musical Directory, Register and Almanack for 1853.-Rudall, Rose, and Carte, New Bond-street,-This is one of the most complete annual works that has come under our notice for a long time; which from its tone and character, appears to us to be indispensable to the musical profession generally; it has also strong claims to the attention of the public, to whom it will form an inexhaustible source of useful information. THE GAZETTE OF THE BATTLE. NEWS of the war! such is the hoarse-tongued greeting News of the war! th' unconscious widow seizes How pale her cheek as draws the herald near! Longs for the sound which yet he dreads to hear. ; News of the war! oh! may that direful token MALEBRANCHE.-The great Malebranche was at times not only a fool, but an arch fool. He once fancied that he carried an enormous leg of mutton at the tip of his nose! A friend would accost him thus: "How is M. Malebranche to-day?" Very well, on the whole; but this horrid leg of mutton becomes insupportable by its weight and by its smell." "How? leg of mutton!""What! don't you see it?" If the person said " If the person said "No," then Malebrance was seriously annoyed. An ingenious friend proposed to cure him of that folly, or disease, call it which you will; he visited him, and at once pretended to recognize the unsightly object. The good father embraced his visitor, the first believer in his appendage; but the friend started back, crying, "Ha! your leg of mutton has struck me in the face; "at which Malebranche expressed much regret. The other went on. "I am surprised that you have not endeavoured to have that encumbrance removed! If you would only permit me-with a razor;-it is an operation quite unattended with danger." "Ah; my friend!-my friend! I owe you more than life! Yes!-Yes; by all means!" In a twinkling, the friend lightly cut the tip of the philosopher's nose, and adroitly taking from under his mantle a superb leg of mutton, raised it in triumph. "Ah!" cried Malebranche, I live, I breathe, I am saved! My nose is free, my head is free-but -but-it was raw, and that is cooked!" "Truly it is so; but then you have been seated near to the fire-that must be the reason! From that time, poor Malebranche was no more troubled by his leg of mutton, and he continued to be known, far and wide, as the great author of the Search after Truth. The following is a translation of a German ballad on a tipsy man; which has been set to music, and is often sung in Germany; it is rather droll in the original, and, perhaps, has not lost all its humour in being overset, as they call it, into English : Out of the tavern I've just stepped to-night : Moon! 't is a very queer figure you cut Then the street lamps, what a scandalous sight! All is confusion; now, is'nt it odd ? I am the only thing sober abroad; |