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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Viotokia Thk.itke.—Our notice of n new
piece which has been produced at th's theatre, " The
Flowers of the Forest," has been held over. It first
appeared on Monday evening: before a very well tilled
house, niul, owuig to the unequivocal and well
deserved applause which w:is then bestowed, it was re
peated on Wednesday evening, and received with equal
delight by a nunuious and, apparent y, a somewhat
cri.ical audience. The title of the piece is merely a
figurative ox pros-, mil for a tribe of people g plies' who
are thus described as a race partial to roani.ng over the
earth, uncontaininated by ciiiiised intluenccs. The
piece \v;is well performed, especially >n the chief charac
ters. Its carcdul production may he fairly considered
another instance of the enterprise of -Mr l'oule, the
manager, an l lis desire to suppoit and encourage a
taste for enlightened recreation is well deserving due
acknowledgment on the part of the public. ILs un
tiring exertions, aided by h.s generally talented com.
pany, haye certuinly already achieved a degree of auc

cess, which contrasts very favourably with ^ many and j
past theatrical campaigns in this city. The pices j
above-mentioned, is unquestionably one of the most ;
meritorious, and, we might say, the most pleasing ,
to the audience that has been witnessed this season,

and with a good, prospect on its rc-appearance, of j
commanding overflowing houses. The artistic reputa- i
tion wh ch preceded Mrs Charles Poole's arrival in this |
colony, has been agreeably realised by her numerous j
impersonations at this theatre, but perhaps the natural
and remarkably pleasing style of her performance of the
Zingara girl had almost excelled it, or rather displayed

her talent in an entirely new and interesting class of j
character. For a truthful and powerful display of
human feeling, she is eminently successful, and, in
this respect, many critical opinions have been offered,
that she would contrast very favourably with some of
the finest actresses of the English stage. Mr "Warner
RUstaimH.1 the part of Ishmael in the "Flowers of the
Forest,'' with his usual and decided success. He dis
played in a remarkable degree the great requisites be
possesses for an actor, having a good figure, a fine
deep-toned voice, and fur more than average ta'ent. Mr
Mungall, as " lvinehin," was as rich in comedy as
over. As a humourist, he possessed one quality some
what unusual; he never indicates the slightest ap
proach to coarseness or vulgar t v, Miss St, (Jlair acted
with her usual buoyancy of spirits, yet manifested in a
mast ladylike manner. In conclusion, this piece may
be said to have been got up with great rare, and consi

derable stage effect, and well deserves the patronage of j
the Adelaide public.

Victoria Theatre.—Mr Warner took his
beuefit last night in the character of Othello. Although
slightly oveidone in some particulars, we are bound to

acknowledge that, on the whole, the performance was a I
highly creditable picture of nobleness, honesty, and in- 1
tense passion. The " valiant Moor's" love for "the
gentle lady" subduing the elements of his haughty
nature, till the soldier forgets himself in the lover, was

artistically shaded and thoroughly appreciated. The
struggles of his generous but too'relying soul, while
under the fatal influence of that " dcmi-devil" logo,
soenied to shake his swarthy frame like an earthquake.
Then, again, the intensity of his grief shown in his
affecting farewell to the plumed troops and the big

wars that—

" Make ambition virtue"—

seemed to come from a soul fraught with despair, and
made the house almost glad when the dagger closed the

mortal career of h:m who —

•' Loved not wisely, but too well."

The great fault we have to find with Mr Warner is, the
peculiar shiver which he puts on whenever he has to
depict powerful emotion. This " refrigerating " man
nerism .detracts from, rather than heightening, the suc
cess of this very persevering and rising actor. Mr
Graham's delineation of " the villain," although an
unequal personation, was generally very commendable,
and elicited frequent demonstrations of applause. The
Desdeniona of Mrs Poole gave much satisfaction ; and,
at the close of the tragedy, she, with Mr Warner and
Mr Gralram, had the honour of obeying an enthu
siastic " call." Mr Warner, iu a few pithy words,
thanked the house for its patronage, and said it would
be his study, by actions rather than by words, to show
how highly he appreciated it. The cutertainnients
closed with the farce ot the " Unfinished Gentleman,"
in which Mr Mungall, as Hilly Downey—an occasional
porter and shoeblack, adiffuser of knowledge, a philoso
pher, a citizen of the world, &c.—was highly amusing.
The rest of the chaiacters were well sustained.

Search for Coat, at Nailswoutii—We are
gratified to learn that this work is progressing, and that

the Superintendent is as sanguine as ever as to the re

Superintendent is as sanguine

suit. But as the most spirited undertaking will fail
without thtf sinews of war, we hope the subscribers and
shareholders will be prompt with their assistance.

A New Billiard "oom.—Ou Wednesday
aftrrnoon, Mr Bray, of the York Hotel, opened his new
billiard room, on which occasion many of the finest
amateur players were present, and made up a numerous
pool in honour of the event, and a purse of sovereigns

was added to the fortune of the winnets of the honour
of the first pool. Alter a well contested game, Mr E.
Polhill and Mr Abraham Lazar shared the division.

ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY. - The third sea-
son concert of this amateur society was given at Neales's
Exchange, on Thursday evening, and notwithstanding
the rival attractions of the Theatre, there was a very
numerous and elite attendance. The entertainment
commenced with an operatic overture, which was per-
formed by the numerous and complete band in a most
vigorous and somewhat effective style. The next in
the order of the programme was a ballad, which was
sung very prettily by Mrs. Wallace. A grand chorus
followed, which was well supported by numerous
singers. The subject was " Raise high your voices for
Alexander's feast," to which sentiment justice was
certainly fully rendered, the alto being very evident.
Miss Petman, who assisted on the occasion, sang a
selection from Meyerbeer with much pathos. Madame
Cranz, with her fine contralto voice, gave a des-
criptive song with rich effect, assisted by a skilful
accompaniment on the violin by Mr Chapman. The
first part of the evening's amusement concluded with

the finale from " Oberon," with occasionally brilliant

effect, by the full band and the chorus of gentlemen
amateurs. The instrumentail department evinced great
care, and, under the influence of the ably wielded
baton of Herr Linger, played with much unity of tone.
Possibly the violin department was comparatively in
too great force. The brass instrument accompanyment
was remarkably good, without being in the slightest
degree too powerful. Mr Vonderheid sung a solo in
the progress of the finale in a very effective manner.
The second part of the entertainment, which was of a
similar character, was probably the most successful,
if the consequent applause be a fair criterion.

Upper Wakefield.—At a meeting of trus
tees of the District Cemetery, held on Saturday last,
the resolution passed at the previous meeting, as to the
consecration of the ground, has not yet been confirmed.

Pile Drivint, at the Port.—In no leas than
three different positions, at Port Adelaide, is the wharf
frontage and accommodation being increased. At
Levi's Wharf, several men are engaged with an ordinary
driving monkey in building the sea wall; and already
several thousand tons of silt have been deposited liehind
it; making a very creditable, though unfinished, land
ing place, at which tliree 300-ton vessels may discharge
or take in cargo with ease. At the new dock, above
bridge, under the auspices of the South Australian
Company, a steam pile-driver performs its duty in good
Btyle ; and the frontage of main piles have been driven
for several hundred feet, while the sheet piling is in
rapid progress. At the opposite end of the Port, the
North Parade is rapidly advancing towards completion,
and will socn be stoppc J ; but throughout the work,
from one end to the other, the utmost expedition has
been used, bath in piling, and in making the land be
hind the frontage, by means of the spoon barges.

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