THE CLOSING OF THE CAVE. RECENT public improvements in the neighbourhood of Westminster have necessitated the abolition of that well-known establishment and house of call, the Cave of Adullam, and the question of compensation has naturally arisen for its compulsory destruction. On the one side the proprietors make a claim for heavy damages on the grounds that it was a thriving establishment, and had done a great deal of good in the part where it was, by acting as a sort of home for many of the destitute wanderers who have no other place to go to. Here they were always taken in and well looked after. It was likewise frequented by some of the most respectable among the neighbours, and in the tap-room a very intellectual society might be met with. They had been driving a roaring trade for some time past, though perhaps not quite so roaring as that carried on by the public next door, kept by Mr. DISRAELI. The house might have been profitably conducted still if it had not been for the undue interference of the police, who had frightened away some of its usual customers. Since then the trade had fallen off, and heavy losses had been inflicted on the proprietors. Under these circumstances, they prayed for a large compensation to be handed over to them by the Government. On the other hand, it was alleged that this was no case of hardship, or one calling for any compensation at all. The house had only been open for a few weeks, and had never attained any good position in the neighbourhood. When the proprietors first started it they were warned that it could not last, and that the ground they occupied would be required for other purposes. But still they persisted, and now, as was expected, they are unable to keep their customers together, and the goodwill of the business was worth nothing. The materials of which the house was built were mostly old building stuff worked up with new green timber and rubble, and had never been well cemented. It had been the resort of many of the idle and dissolute of Westminster, and was a noted house for the harbouring of deserters. For these reasons it was argued that the compulsory closing of the place was an advantage to the neighbourhood, and that no compensation was due: and a decision was accordingly pronounced in that sense. THE ASCOT BLOCKADE. DEAR OWL,-It really is a great bore to have to write even to such a pleasant correspondent as you (who are always ready to attend to the complaints and woes of modest maidens and shy young men), but I cannot put myself in either category, and I hope you won't be angry with me, or snub me for what I am going to say. But really, after several years of London campaigns, I did think that I was able to face any array of beauty, or rank, or fashion, unabashed. I found out my mistake sadly at Ascot last week, and I write in a humbled, chastened spirit, to say that, barring one or two well-known members of London Society, I don't think there is a soul who would dare to scale the steps of the Ladies' Stand at Ascot. What with the gauzy, noli me tangere style of dress adopted by the highest classes now, and consequent awful looks of the fair beings in question if one happens to "froisser" their habiliments, the ascent of those steps was not only a moral but nearly a physical impossibility. And the worst of it is, that apparently the seats in the front benches are looked upon as stalls at the Opera, or a seat in a railway carriage with your book or paper on it; for when, owing to the grosser charms of luncheon, a change occurs, and one of less dimensions occupies the favourite seat, you, thinking then that the steps are going to be clear, find to your dismay in a short time the new fair tenant ejected, and the original, ingenious and exquisite piece of French milliner's manufacture reinstated in all its glory, and the Malakhoff stronger than ever. You may say "What is the good of complaining without suggesting a remedy?" Dear Owl, the remedy is very simple, and one which I strongly wish to impress on the present amiable Master of the Buckhounds. Let him remove the present staircase, and erect another of greater width in the centre of the Ladies' Stand. By this means there will not be one single favourite place, and I shall be able to approach and address my fair friends at no greater distance probably than two or three seats off. I acknowledge my weakness, my want of energy and indecision of character last week, and therefore sign myself A LATE ASCOT FUNKER. AT A BAD BALL. YE distant swells, ye antique sires And ye that in the doorway crammed, Whose squeeze, whose prudes, whose flirts among Ah, hapless fate; ah, teasing maid; Where once my careless feet have strayed, Yet might some window opened now A momentary bliss bestow; To raise one inch the envious lid, Say, blameless COOTE, for thou hast seen Lo, in the room of cloaks below, The happy puppets of the show- Yet, oh, well may they curse their fate, To them I'll leave these scenes of bliss, THE TRESS. SHE gave the gift I love the best, I laid the folds within my breast, And bade them bring their mistress there. I've loved my love so long in vain, But never durst the truth declare; Unsought, she bids me to retain Those silken threads of golden hair. I place the folds within my breast, MOTTO FOR THE ADULLAMITES.-" Remember the Grotto.” THE LINE MR. LOWE OMITTED FROM " HOTSPUR."—"But out upon this half-faced fellowship." THE CLAIMS OF THE WORKING YOUNG MAN. THE close analogy between the social grievances of the working young man about town and the political claims of his confrère of the apron induces us to call attention to the degraded position of the former, under our present social Constitution, and to point out what we consider to be the only true remedy for this evil, namely, to give to the working young man a fair share in the laying down of those social laws which he is bound to obey, but in the enactment of which he has at present no voice. From carefully compiled statistics it has been ascertained that out of 658 representatives of fashion, 380, or more than onehalf, are made up of Peeresses or their married daughters, leaving 278 to represent the real commoners of England. When any of these 658 gives a ball, we further find that its constituents vary from 2,000 to 100. The average house rental may be fairly placed at £700 a year-equal, if gas, drains, police, and other rates are added, to £800 a year. We do not propose now to go into the question of how far it might be possible to group and otherwise redistribute these London seats, though it must have occurred to our readers how desirable it would be if two or three of the smaller houses were grouped together in such a way that one good ball might be substituted for half-a-dozen minor crushes. If this is ever taken in hand, we venture to hope that a different system will be adopted from that pursued by Mr. GLADSTONE— that occupiers of £8,000 a year will not be swamped, while those possessing an additional £2,000 are allowed to remain as they are-that Eaton-place will not be grouped with Grosvenorsquare, nor Carlton-terrace with Princes-gate. There is great difficulty in obtaining accurate statistics showing the number and moral condition of the young working man in a ball-room. It is evident that, when lounging with three others on a sofa, or crowding round a supper table, he is not so conspicuous an object as the portlier form of the Chaperone, or the more brilliantly attired young lady; yet we have managed to ascertain that the working young men at an average metropolitan ball bear to young women the proportion of four to five, and to all classes of four to seven. Now we maintain that, though the young man is to the young woman in the proportion of four to five, though his energies have to bear a heavier weight of taxation, and though each contributes fairly and equally to their mutual amusement, yet the power of organisation, the power of invitation, all that belongs to social legislation, rests with the latter, not with the former. We know it has been said that the existence of unions, or clubs, should be accepted as a proof that the working young man is unfitted to take a part in regulating the laws for the administration of amusement to Society. It cannot be denied that many a young man has to undergo severe intimidation on entering the smoking-room at White's, and perhaps at one or two other clubs; but, as a rule, they are conducted on strict social and economical principles, and are intended to soothe the hours of relaxation (from two till eight) of the much overtasked young man. We cannot here forbear from quoting the eloquent language used at the late meeting at Primrose Lodge by that great philanthropist, Lord BATTERSEA : stances have been a burden lightly cast upon her shoulders by him whom she now affects to despise ?" "Do not," he continues, "fear, oh ye Chaperones, that if you admit us to a share in the management of your affairs we shall be actuated by any hostility towards you on account of our long exclusion from your councils, or that for our own selfish ends we shall act together as a class, and combine to destroy that just influence which belongs to you as the mothers or grandmothers of all that we love and respect! Are not our hopes, like yours, centred in the happiness and well-being of those whom you so fondly and jealously guard? May it not possibly be that we take a yet dearer interest in their future in proportion as we rise in your esteem and share your responsibilities, and how can we do otherwise than persist in breaking once and for ever the barriers of your exclusive pretensions! And you young ladies! must you for ever go on in the same dreary round of the season? Are routine and the imperious demands of Fashion as laid down by the few ruling families always to govern your administration, or will you not rather seek the infusion of fresh blood to assist in devising such new sources of amusement as may strengthen and not impair your constitution?" 66 Finally," said his Lordship, "we would aid you in introducing timely reforms in those departments which most need it, and endeavour, above all, to reduce to a minimum the weight of that national debt of cards which presses on you so heavily, and that at a time when your supply of coal is exhausted, and your fires extinguished. Admit us to your councils, and we will aid you in the gradual extinction of these ruinous liabilities. Keep us out, and those unredeemed cards will surely bring you to the verge of repudiation, and you will become thenceforth ruined and despised meinbers of Society." CAPTAIN HAYTER'S EPIGRAM. Flumina" so exclaims HAYTER, the member for Wells. STABLE TALK.-We hear from the Government Stable that the late severe use of the whip has told upon some of the horses very much, and that they still bear the marks of their punishment. One of the grooms in the Rival Stable said that you might know a Government hack any day, 'cos they was all marked with the brand of. "Shame," interrupted an old whip, who was passing by. "You've just hit it," was the groom's reply. 1. 2 3. DOUBLE ACROSTIC. MOST unexpecte he appeared- a sort of waif and stray, Yet o'er the whole, composed of two, no one's allowed to rule, Could not one generous impulse save from death This hero, captive after years of strife, His country's freedom in his latest breath, The welcome altar where he gave his life? (A stream beside the city flows, Our trust is oft chimerical; That floated there, what tints the nose, Profane, pugnacious, clerical. 4. So stands near regal residence the monumental mill. Highborn, deserted by her spouse, his homage laying at the feet 5. 6. In doubts affecting genders, and which never can be solved, If I proceed beyond these words-to stop I am resolved. 7. My strongest hold is in seaweed, beneath the wild waves hid, "Is this state of things," says his Lordship, "just; is it logical, is it 8. The doughty knight to give up her he loved, and wed the Saxon. WE have received correct solutions from-Comhachag-A Lame Dog-C.Q.R. A. and I-also solutions from Toowhoo, Hampshire to whit, Outis, Bear's den, -The Hibernians-Terpsichore-Three Blind Mice-Chico-Velindra-and You Thiggum, No. Forty-one, and Tunworth and Co., who give Idaan as the last light. This we admit, as both Illanoon and Idaan pirates infest some portions of the Bornean Seas. We have also received sixty-six incorrect solutions; of these the great majority fail in the first light. ALMERSTON STATUE FUND. Pseveral gentlemen, members of both Houses of THE FURNISHING OF BED-ROOMS. GENERAL CREDIT and FINANCE COMPANY of LONDON (Limited).-Capital Parliament, and without distinction of party, havingEAL and SON, of Tottenham-court-road, have (nominal), £10,000,090. First and second issue subatly enlarged their premises, for the purpose scribed, £5,000,000. ore umplete arrangement of their £175,000. met this day at the house of his Grace the Duke space near the House of Commons. In order to include the largest number of persons in this token of public respect, it is proposed to admit no subscription beyond £5. The following gentlemen have consented to act as a Provisional Committee : The Duke of Cleveland, Earl Stanhope. Lord Belper. The Right Hon. General Peel, M.P. John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. Heal and Son's Illustrated Catalogue of Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bed-room Furniture sent free by post on application to Heal and Son, 196, 197, 198, Tottenham-court-road, London, W. W IRONMONGER, by appointment to his Royal communications may he addressed to him at No. 2, TImported by WATSON, BONTOR, and Co., URKEY and INDIAN CARPETS, Charles-street, Berkeley-square. When the subscription-list is completed the subscribers will be invited to hold a public meeting, and to elect a committee to carry their object into practical effect. May 26, 1866. (Signed) CLEVELAND, Chairman. Noble Mansion, Hyde-park-gate, South Kensington, Leasehold for 99 years from June, 1852, at a ground rent of £12 10s., with possession. Carpet Manufacturers to the Royal Family. Paid-up, £1,000,000. Reserve, W. P. Andrew, Esq., Chairman, Scinde, Punjaub, and T. Brassey, Esq., Jun., 4, Great George-street, West- Alexander Devaux, Esq. (Messrs. C. Devaux and Co.) John Bramley-Moore, Esq., Liverpool. George Worms, Esq. (Messrs. G. and A. Worms). The London and Westminster Bank. The company receives deposits for short periods at the ordinary rates, and for longer periods according to agreement. Makes advances on approved securities, negotiates loans, &c. R. J. BUTLER, Secretary. 27, Austinfriars, E. C. MESSRS, FOSTER respectfully announce for SALE, beg to inform their patrons that their ARRANGE at 5 per cent.: for three years, at 5 per cent.; and by AUCTION (by direction of Mortgagees, under a power of sale), at the Gallery, 54, Pall-mall, on FRIDAY, June 15, at twelve o'clock, No. 1A, HYDE-PARK-GATE, erected within a short time at a great outlay, which, with the adjoining house, form the grand and palatial pile of buildings on the north-west angle of Hyde-park-gate and Queen'sgate, the most attractive architectural feature in this NOUTHWELL BROTHERS, Photographers Royal, MENTS are complete for the season. The Establishment is replete with every convenience, and sittings may be ensured at a few hours' notice. 22, Baker-street, Portman-square. favoured quartier. The interior of the house is equally G Exclusively used in the Royal Laundry, imposing with the exterior. The rooms are lofty and expensively decorated, outer and inner halls, a grand staircase of noble proportions, lit from the roof, a dining room 26ft. by 19ft., a morning-room, with a side window commanding a charming view down Prince Albert-road, a splendid drawing-room 26ft. by 19ft., and nearly 14ft. high, divided by scagliola columns from a second drawing-room, with plate-glass French casements opening to a balcony sufficiently spacious for a handsome conservatory, four floors of capital bed-rooms above, with well-placed closets, and a separate stone staircase for servants; in the basement, excellent kitchen and the usual domestic offices. The house is most substantially built, the drainage perfect, the water reservoirs abundant even to the highest part of the house, the decorations appropriate and in good taste; in short, all the requirements of a family moving in the first circles have been studied and carried out. Possession can be had on completing the purchase. Particulars may be had of Messrs. Clarke, Son, and Rawlins, solicitors, 29, Coleman-street, City; and of Messrs. Foster, 54, Pall-mall, who will, on application, forward cards to view. DAMANTEAN ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Mr. ESKELL, Surgeon Dentist, 25, Hanover-square, has invented the method of fixing artificial teeth by atmospheric pressure that to remove would be impossible, except at the will of the wearer, fully restoring at prices within the reach of all. Consultations free. the powers of mastication and articulation. Supplied Mr. Eskell's Treatise on the Teeth sent free for six stamps. Mr. Eskell intimates that he is not connected its improving and beautifying effects on the com- P A X. MADAME VALERY'S NEOLIN HAIR WASH, for infallibly Restoring Grey Hair to its natural colour in two or three weeks. In proof, Madame V. requires no payment until successful in those cases treated by herself. In bottles, price 88. 6d. See Madame Valery's "Treatise on the Hair," post free, 18.-46, Wigmore-street, Cavendish-square, W. The DIRECTORS are prepared to ISSUE DEBENTURES on the following terms, viz.:-For one year, for five years and upwards, at 6 per cent. per annum. Applications for particulars to be made at the office of the Company, No. 7, East India-avenue, Leadenhallstreet, London, E. C. By Order. R. A. CAMERON, Secretary. HE SUNDAY GAZETTE, containing all the latest Telegrams and Expresses of Saturday, exclusive and early Political Information, and Comprehensive City Intelligence, the Professional News and Epitome of Public Opinion of Saturday, Sporting, Theatrical, Fine Arts, Legal, Medical, Clerical, Literary, Naval and Military, and Civil Service News, is published EVERY SUNDAY MORNING 16, WELLINGTON-STREET, STRAND, W.C. Now ready, demy 8vo., 16s., By HENRY BLACKBURN. Also an Appendix of Routes, Fares, &c.; the Ex- Printed and Published at No. 1, Catherine-street, Strand, in the County of Middlesex, by JOSEPH ONWHYN.-WEDNESDAY, June 6, 1866. ALMERSTON STATUE PA FUND. Several gentlemen, members of both Houses of Parliament, and without distinction of party, having met this day at the house of his Grace the Duke of Cleveland, St. James's-square, are of opinion that it is desirable to express the general respect for the character of Lord PALMERSTON, the sense of his public services, and sorrow for his recent loss, by the ERECTION of a STATUE in London, in the open space near the House of Commons. In order to include the largest number of persons in this token of public respect, it is proposed to admit no subscription beyond £5. The following gentlemen have consented to act as a Provisional Committee :- The Duke of Cleveland. Earl Stanhope. Lord Belper. The Right Hon. General Peel, M.P. The Right Hon. Spencer Walpole, M.P. The Hon. George Denman, M.P. Hastings Russell, Esq., M. P. Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P. Wentworth Beaumont, Esq., M.P. John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P. When the subscription-list is completed the subscribers will be invited to hold a public meeting, and to elect a committee to carry their object into practical effect. May 26, 1866 (Signed) CLEVELAND, Chairman. PRIZES, WEDDING BIRTHDAY PRESENTS.-At T. A. SIMPSON and CO.'S Establishment, 154, Regent-street, and 8, presented by the City of London to H.R.H. the ENSON, J. W., MAKER of the GOLD CASKET. Prince of WALES. ENSON, J. W., MAKER of the CASKET presented B by the city of London to H. R. H. Prince ALFRED J. W., PRIZE MEDAL, LONDON, ENSON, Beak-street, will now be found unusual Attractions and Novelties of every description, of the most choice and beautiful designs, manufactured expressly for sents, Volunteer and Archery Prizes, &c. their house, suitable for Wedding and Birthday Pre T. A. SIMPSON and CO., Goldsmiths, Jewellers, Makers, and Importers of Foreign and Fancy Mer Watch and Clock Manufacturers, Dressing Case chandise, 154 Regent, street, and 8, Beak-street, and Boulevard Sebastopol, Paris. A Diamond Merchant, respectfully solicits an RTHUR SANGSTER, Jeweller, Watchmaker, and inspection of his New and Extensive Stock of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, &c., all of the newest designs and best quality.-19, Cockspur-street, Pall-mall. N.B. Coral suites in great variety. her Majesty, 211, Regent-street, London, and EROY et FILS, Watch and Clock Makers to Palais Royal, Paris, invite an INSPECTION of their splendid assortment of WATCHES and CLOCKS, just imported for this season. CARRted the CARRIAGES on SALE at the ARRIAGES.-The attention of the public is Carriage Department, Baker-street Bazaar. In this HEDGES and BUTLER, 155, Regent-street, London, Establishment, which is far larger than any other of W., and 30. King's-road, Brighton, invite attention to their varied stock of WINES, amongst which will be found " Claret...... at 18s., 20s., 24s., 30s., 36s., to 84s. per doz. ANDREWS'S CURIOUS OLD DUBLIN WHISKY. a similar description, may be found almost every style of vehicle manufactured. New carriages, by good and tried builders, are warranted for twelve months. Of second-hand carriages, which are sent in by gentlemen as well as coachmakers, the stock is very extensive and varied, the prices being as a rule low, in BENSON, J.LONI Class 10. HONOURABLE MENTION, LONDON, Class 15. BENSON, J. W., WATCH and CLOCK PAMPHLET, post free for two stamps. order to effect ready sales. The business being strictly WATCHES, an agency, buyer and seller are alike protected, the seller only being charged with the commission of 5 per cent. The carriages are all priced in plain figures, and can be inspected without importunity to purchase. A public Sale, by Auction, takes place every alternate Tuesday, at two o'clock precisely. Carriages should be sent in on or before the Friday morning catalogue is issued on Saturday, and will be sent, post previous to the sale, in order to insure insertion. The This celebrated Whisky, selected from their oldest and ripest stock, was awarded the Prize Medal at the Dublin Exhibition, 1865. It can only be obtained direct from them; price, 20s. per gallon. No agents appointed. Cases containing one dozen bottles (two gallons), carriage free, to all railway stations in Eng-free, on application. The establishment thus affords Land, for 44s. K' ANDREWS and CO., 19, 20, 21, and 22, Dame-street, Dublin. INAHAN'S LL WHISKY v. COGNAC BRANDY. -This celebrated old Irish Whisky rivals the finest French Brandy. It is pure, mild, mellow, delicious, and very wholesome. Sold in bottles, 38. 8d. each, at most of the respectable retail houses in London; by the appointed agents in the principal towns in England; or, wholesale, 8, Great Windmill-street, Haymarket. HAMPAGNE.-Chalons-sur-Marne.-Rail paid to quarts, 36s.; two doz. pints, 40s. By THOMAS NUNN and SONS, Wine, Spirit, and Liqueur Merchants, 21, Lamb's Conduit-street, W.C. Higher qualities, 429., 50s., 58s., 66s., and 78s. per dozen. Priced lists on application. Established 1801. a capital market to those who may have carriages to dispose of, and such a selection to those about to purchase as is not to be found elsewhere. Carriages are also received for safe keeping by the week, being most carefully looked after and kept clean. The enand King-street. trances to the carriage department are in Baker-street CHARLES HAILING, Manager. NOUTHWELL BROTHERS, Photographers Royal, beg to inform their patrons that their ARRANGE MENTS are complete for the season. The Establishbe hours' may bis cepured at a few houconvenience, and sittings 22, Baker-street, Portman-square. BERG-LOADING CARBINES and RIFLES, on BROTHERS' PATENT, now ready. Retail prices, £5 5s. and upwards. This excellent invention is the most perfect and simplified breechloading rifle for sporting and military service. Price lists per post.-E. M. REILLY and CO., 502, sole manufacturers, New Oxford-street; also, near Regeutcircus. CHRONOGRAPH, REPEATERS. KEYLESS, J' SSS ILVER PLATE, designed expressly for PRESENTATION. ILVER PLATE for RACING, FIELD, or AQUATIC SPORTS. SILVE S ILVER PLATE for the SIDEBOARD, DINNER, and TEA TABLES. ILVER PLATE for INDIA. ILVER PLATE for DINNERS à la RUSSE. ILVER PLATE FLOWER and FRUIT STANDS. UDGATE-HILL, OLD BOND-STREET, WEST LBOURNE-GROVE, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD. |