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THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. EDMUND FALCONER. The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre, having been. Re-modelled, Decorated, and Embellished in 4 1.41 11 y magnificent and costly style, is now open. Notwithstanding the immense expenses incurred in the a rrangements, the Prices of Admission will be as usual, and almilar to those of the principal London Theatres, viz.:— Private Boxes, 10s. Gd., 215., £1 11s. Gd., £2 25., £3 35., and £4 4s. Stalls, 6s. Dress circle, 4s. First Circle, 3s. 13 exes 2s. Pit, 2s. Lower Gallery, Is. Upper Gallery, 6 d. No Half-price. A MORNING PERFORMANCE of the PANTO 'LIME EVERY WEDNESDAY, at Two o'clock. THIS EVENING will be presented Mr. E. Falconer's Comic Drama, entitled NEXT OF KIN. Principal Characters by Mes.rs. S.alhaern, H. Sinclair, Neville, Warde, Rourke, Fredericks ;Mrs. Edmund Fel. toner, and Miss Portman. After which will be produced the Great Drury-lane ;Unual in the f orm o f an en ti re ly Novel, Original, Bur ',,sque, Grotesque, P oe ti ca l, Pi c t or ial, Pastoral, Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime entitled LITTLE GOODY TWO SHOES; or, HARLEQUIN and COCK ROBIN! " Little Bird with bosom red, Welcome to my Humble Shed, Daily near ray table steal, While I pick my scanty meal, Well rewarded if I spy, Pleasure in thy glancing eye." Old Poem. The novel Effects and Extensive Scenery by Messrs. GRIEVE and TELBIN, assisted by Messrs. DAYES, ZONES, D C. FENTON, E. LLOYDS, GRIEVE, Jun., TELBIN, Jun., and ANSON and SONS. The Ma llinery by Mr. TUCKER. The Costumes by Mr. MAY %ad Mrs. CLARKE. The Masks, Designs, and Personal A ppointments by the celebrated DYK-WYN - KYN ; com pleted under his direct supervision by Messrs. GLINDON , ' - ' II4I, LTON, and numerous Assistants. The Tricks, Pro terties, Changes, and Transformations of the Harlequinade Y Mr. BLAMIRE and Assistants. The Gas Appointments by Mr. HINCKLEY. The Scenes of the Harlequinade by ' 1 .,• BOLENO, J. CORMACK, and D. JOHNSON. The ` -T roupes, Tableaux, Action, and Grand Ballet, designed and ranged by Mr. OSCAR BYRNE. The Overture and T he composed and arranged by Mr. J. BARNARD. A 4 e Opening invented and written by E. L. BLANCHARD, i'atiler of "The House that Jack Built," "Peter Wilkins," ' Robin Hood," &c. 71 IE VILLAGE SCHOOL OF GOODY TWO SHOES. EARLY MORNING. Little Goody Two Shoes—Miss LYDIA THOMPSON. This dear little Girl, whose real name was Margery .uteanwell, once lived," &c.—Old Story. 8 ," Ilia kind Wife gave little Margery a nice pait of new "°e!; and she was so pleased with them, and so_f9n o d of ,covring them to every one she met, sayinz ff; -- Shoes,' that ...he gained - the name of ' Little Goody Two Shoes.' "—Old 6tory.- , - - ; The Raven, the Pigeon, the Cat, and the White Rabbit (her p e t s ) , M asters Q uor k , C oo, Mew, and Bunny. Pet Robin—Master Redbreast. Xi ttle Bop Blue (her Shepherd Swain) Miss HELEN HO WARD. Johan Stout (the Good Boy) Mr. J. ROBINS. - 1 -ontray Green (the Bad Boy) Mr. G. WESTON. D ay Scholars—Masters Wag, Lag, Fag, Brag, Dag, Nag, b ag, Mag, T ag , & c ., and Misses Nimble, Simple , Sam p le ; '‘lireple, Whi m p er , Simper, Niminy, Piminy, &c., &c. Sir Timothy Gripe (Lord of the Manor), Mr. TOM MATTHEWS. b Graspall (his Steward), Mr. SHAW. Villa Graspall Bumkin,Whackstraw,Oatcake,Chaw acan, Thatcher, &c. &c. The room in wh ' ich she taught her scholars was very V e rge, so that she could have her children stand in front of __r While she instructed them.—Old Story. In the proposal made by Sir Timothy to Goody Two Shoes, and what became of it. RITNTING LODGE ON THE BORDERS OF Th THE FOREST. - 0 Fairy Good Nature (assuming the form of Goody Peabody), Miss KATE SAXON. Gamekeepers, Messrs. Popp and Bang. Footman, Mr. Powdernob. Page, Master Buttons. Housekeeper, Mrs. Chickabiddy. Little Boy Blue meets with a particular friend, and t 0 general the Squire dooms the small Birds found on his Estate general destruction, and what ensues thereupon. SHE BRAMBLE BRAKE IN THE DEPTHS OF age THE FOREST.—SUNSET. "When good Little Goody Two Shoes had finished her i• "` sets of letters, she invited a great numer of her poor Corananions to meet together under b an old oak tree, and there she taught them."—Old Story. The Demon Envy, Mr. GLIN 0 ON. Raised and Malice (his attendants), Messrs. Scowl and The Growl. •-e Bad Boy's Compact with the Evil Genius, and what followed therefrom. HAUNT OF THE WOOD NYMPHS IN THE ENCHANTED DELL. May, Miss WORTH. Bluebell Cowslip Violet, W ild Thyme, Golden Broom, speedwell, Daisy, - Buttercup, Wood Anemone, Primrose, Co lvolvulus, Wild Rose, Traveller's joy,Celandine, Hearts ease, Fox Glove, &c, (her attendant Wild Flowers), by a host o f Coryphees. Pas de Forget-me•not, Miss LYDIA THOMPSON. Pas de Double Heartsease, The Misses GUNNISS. Ballet des Bouquets, invented and arranged by Mr. OSCAR BYRNE. WOODY AVENUE, LEADING TO BUTTERCUP MEAD. " All hail to thee, thou first of May, Sacred to merry sport and play, To wine and jest and dance and song, And mirth that lasts the whole day long." CELEBRATION OF MAY-DAY AND FESTIVAL OF THE MAY QUEEN. OUTSIDE OF LITTLE GOODY'S COTTAGE, MILL BROOK, AND ANCIENT BELFRY. " Who killed Cock Robin ? I, said the Sparrow, with , my Bow and Arrow."—Old Nursery Legend. T rue Sparrow, Mr. Take-an-Aim. The Fly, Master Buzzy. The Fish, Mr. Gillbut. The Beetle, Mrs. Gamp. The Linnet, Master Downey. The Owl, Mr: Whit-to-Whoa. The Lark, Mr. Higbflyer. The Rook, Mr. Blackcoat. The Bull, Mr. Roarer, with a Horn accompaniment. The deed done. Impressive fate of Little Cock Robin, a nd his marvellous restoration by Good Nature, who pro ceeds on her radiated Path of Prisms over the World. f, harlequins, M r . CORMACK and Mr. ST. MAINE. 'd° lll rabines, Madame BOLENO (her first appearance here these two years) and the :Misses GUNNISS. Pantaloons, Mr. G. TANNER and Mr. DEULIN els JOHNSON. Mr. HARRY BOLEN 0 (his first appearance here these two years) and Mr. C. LAURI. See te l .—GRAND HINT 0' NATIONAL (THEATRE) EXHIBITION OF FUN! The Meeting of all Nations—Gold Washing and Gold indi ag—Armstreng'sßreech-loader—theExhibitionßells and Belles of the Exhibition—Clown rings one of the Belles oa Bell e S avage —t h e M a j o li ca F oun t a i n —Cl own ' s new epottrizer—Cent. per Scent—Striking Two—the Exhibi • ..., 11C ittb—a Medicated Vapour Bath—a Piping Bullfinch (B argelNC Airs)—the Australian Obelisk makes a decided Mo pe —a Toad in the Hole—a Long Nap (2,000 years)—a d ed in the C oa l Hole—Froggy would a-Wooing go—a sud den of Strange Visitors and close of the Exhibition. scene 2 . - -EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF INTER NATIONAL LODGING-HOUSE. 1, I nvented and Produced by Boleno (Registered). ea tornimists—HAßßY BOLENO, Madame BOLENO. CORMACK, and TANNER. Tr ip Storm 'V alse—Madame BOLENO and Mr. CORMACK. ii l-4 andlady, Mrs. Graball ; Page, Master Bellbutton ; ) ' l 3 'lsentaid, not yet engaged ; Visitors, Cabmen, Sweeps, se-Black Brigade, &c., by Artists too numerous to Mention. - Loa -gings I Lodgings Lodgings I—Howe Full—A Fair b ai nple of a C a bb y ' s F a i r —A F ore igner all Abroad—Harry s ., 6l frio's return to his Old Quarters —Somebody's Luggage the °body s Lugge Oh, Dickens) —My Lodgings are on ar e cold ' ogrund—A ag Da ( mp Bed with Sheets of Water (which e always damp)—Bottling Spirits—A Policeman on Duty Sol 'ag down with the Dust—Clown and Pantaloon re the change their quarters—The new Bedroom Door— E xhibition Early-rising Bedstead—Clown makes an ZPreesion_Oh, rest thee my Babe—A Novel Email- Mather_ 1 ,, Put out the Light! Put out the Light—A Squally ategta--Clown gets rid of a Lodger—Both Child and Nurse t tlet f i sst asleep—Clown gives them a drop too much—a new and ri e 'd of getting off to sleep—forty winks—Harlequin Box (up)—'Tis when to sleep the World retires — the he unwelcome Visitor—The Shades of Night and eh N ight Shade—Look on this Picture and on this—List, be, list —I'm always with you—l'll warm yer—Oh, slum air~ darling, and sleep while you may—Visions light as D o ,„ th e Nurse—the Child—the Great Sensation Scene and —4ll l3ent. one 3 . -- SHELL-FISH SHOP, COBBLER'S STALL, AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE! P ant Invented by Mr. D. Johnson. Panto GUNNISS and Messrs. ST. Paa Trois ll &INE, DEULI JOHNSON, and C. LAURI. Sp N iritu—The Misses GUNNISS and N M. ST. MAINE. an d eat Trip —a Trip less Flat—Flat Fish, Flying Fish, ita`t_poroound Bait—taking in the Natives Childish Games, .d's frie nd days—Arrival of Fun—Sudden app wh i ',l 4 an old—Clown goes a fi shing—Gets a bite Roa ,.•:! 1 prove to be a nibble for him, Garotting wita Ven oore—the strong Arm of the Law—Clown in n .Fix— tri Escape --Clown gets a Ticket of Leave—the Indus t:ears Cobbler that Lived in a Stall—Clown finds a pair of eleL 3 a nd gets Awl for his pains—a Rally and a Jump— ho 4 has a taste for Music and Gives a Concert, in which 12 Wi l l play a S o l o on the smallest Banjo in the world and Clowetamen Garden Pots—Pataloon has Five Bars rest— hefn gets Drummed in and quickly gets Drummed Out t117;7 13-- A Supply of Natives—a fair Division—the head of s ee ° ree and everybody taken in and done for. ce ISLINGTON7AGRICULTRAL HALL, AND /0, GREAT DOG-SHOW, CAT-SHOW , V AND ; -•OW ER - SHOW. pa:invented and Produced by BOLENO (Registered). ccl haists—HAßßY BOLENO, EMMA BOLEN°, Plow CORMACK, and TANNER. t o 8 ers of Lo ve li ness an d Fl owers o f t h e Forest —going g_ihe Green B us h es —H ear t sease an d T u lip s —coming "Fs (pairs) —a clearing Pair—Fruits of Industry— cbarame, the Food of Love—l calculate not—Music bath the c° B-- -not so always—Where's the Police P—Opening of Impudent Do Show—Port Whine and Bark—an Padent Puppy —Ca rrots and a Turn-up—Clown gets ugnati e l ous—a Dog-MA—Dog cheap and dear Hound— to wr 3 keeps the Dog Watch, which he enters—the Way Sw oo at king—Clown and Pantaloon gone to the Dogs— t S ounds —Calculation, Multiplication, and. Vexation f or ' - ien's Cat Show—Cats-up and Cats down, and a Cat 9:10 Garotters—Descend ye nine—Dogs' Meat—Cats' C tats Jolly D og — a P a i r o f Tabbies—the Kill-Kenny for", --the Seat of War—How it will all end—a Prize Fight p ads % , 71' ,, a rize Cup—Catalessi—Ctacresi—a Ctastophe telt le to a Cataract of s the a Feline s Race, a and r thus ends the Catalogue. 'Scene „ S —(Comic)—EXTERIOR of MARINE STORES, PUBLIC -HOUSE, AND SAILOR'S HOME. Invnted by Mr. . Cormack. C. LAURI, D. JOHNsON, J ST. MAINE, and the ti a • Misses GUNNISS. utical Hornpipe, by M. ST. MAINE and the Misses GUNNISS. Se . t thief to catch a thief—and he wil g thewhole Seeg,, O r l'lsne"—A Sailor, half Seas over , m i stakes ` al l he Ila uld Aunt Sally proves herself, rayther— Shell cat Hand s wanted —and secured by Hook or by Crook—An (not and Modern 'Warriors—Hearts of Oak—Our Ironsides Qu estZ rcirawell.B ) Al good metal — the great Drainage 'Areiu'unT,-.io '4"rettY Poll of Wapping—ehe was such a aka t b , Q l4 WWI 44 tUt loaai tilat ICTO a N°. 21,995. Sailor"—" Home, home, Sweet Home"— The Sailors' Home—time to go home, but before doing so we introduce you to Last Scene.—(Danson and Sons.) ENGLAND'S GLORY AND RICHES BROUGHT BY HER OCEAN WAVES Box-office open from Ten till Six daily. Doors open at Half. past Six, commence at Seven. Acting Manager, Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON. CIANTERBURY HALL.- v THE THIRD EDITION of the celebrated Panto mimic Entertainment T fl l 4: ENCHANTED HASH, thirteen characters, including Harlequin, Columbine, Clown, and Pantaloon, sustained solely by Mr. F. Marshall, re-written by W. F. Vandervell, Esq., new characters and new dr:.'sses. UNSWORT IT, in his renowned Speech upon all the topics of the day ; and the following - Comic favourites : —Eugene, Arthur Lloyd, Frank Hall, and Miss Georgina Smithson. GRAND SELECTIONS from POPULAR OPERAS, as usual, conducted by Mr. Jongtmans. H 6 E . OXFORD STREET. X 9 R DP "NAZARETH," A New Christmas Song, music by Guorton, words by F Chorley, Esq., supported by the entire Company, B - Ad and Chorus. "La Circassienne " and "Nabuco " by Miss Russell, Miss Townley, and Miss ()eaten ; Messrs. Albert, Greene, Bernardi, and Huish—Conductor, Mr. F. Jonghmans. Drew Dean's Solos on the Flute—the Neapolitan Mins trels —Miss Caroline Parkes' Christmas Entertainment, "Little lied Riding Hood "—Mr. George Hodson (the re nowned Irish Comedian), Mr. T. M aclagan, Mr. W. Randall, Mr. A. B. Hollingsworth, Eugene (the great burlesque singer and dancer), and Unsworth (the original "Or any other man.") Commence at Six o'clock during the holidays. TURNHAM'S GRAND .CONCERT HALL, EDGEWARE-ROAD, W. OPEN EVE RY EVENING AT SEVEN. Operatic Selections.—Great success of Barnett's "Mountain Sylph," with full band and Chorus—Vocal and Instrumental Solos. Comic talent : Mackney, West ("or any other man"), and Taylor; Sam Collins; Mr. and Mrs. Brennan, and Harry Wall. 11r. Arthur Barnes (Champion Vaulter), •nd Madlle. Cerito, characteristic Dancer. atuacca virectur and Manager—Mr. CHAS. GREVILLE. MR. and MRS. GERMAN REED, with MR. JOHN PARRY, will RE-APPEAR on MONDAY EVENING Dec. 2 ), in their highly-ccessful Entertainment' THE FAMILY LEGEND, written by Tom Taylor, Esq.— After which Mr. JOHN PARRY will introduce (first time) a new Domestic Scene, entitled MRS. ROSELEAF'S " LITTLE EVENING PA RTY."—ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION, 14, Regent-street. A RGYLL ROOMS, Windmill-street, Piccadilly. C - 1 Open nightly for Promenade. There is added to the above elegant Establishment a Grand Conversation Saloon, Reading Room, and Smokin g Lounge. French, German, and English papers taken in. The musical arrangements under the direction of Mons. Boulcourt. The Band is composed of the best Musicians in the metro polis. Admission Is.—Manager, 31. Grenet. R OYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT GARDEN. Under the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W. Harrison. Sole Lessees. THIS EVENING, to commence with the Second and Third Acts of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. After which, the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, en titled HARLEQUIN BEAUTY AND TIIE BEAST. Doors open at half-past 6—Commence at 7. T HEATRE -ROYAL, HAY MARKET. Lessee, Mr. J. B. Bnckstone. THIS EVENING, at Seven o'clock, will be performed OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Asa Trenchard, Mr. Buck stone Lord Dundreary, Mr. Sothern. After which, a new and original Extravaganza, entitled RASSELAS, PRINCE OF ABYSSINIA; or, The Happy Valley. Rasselas, Miss Louise Keeley. Followed by A DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Rogers, and Miss Harileur. NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.-. Sole Proprietor and Manazer. Mr. B. Webster. THIS — EVENING, A TICKET OF LEAVE : Messrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, and Mrs. Billington. After which, MARGERY DAW. To conclude with (2.41 time)" GEORGE DE BARNWELL ; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy." Miss Wool,9;ar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Seaman ; Messrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bed ford, Stephenson, C. J. Smith. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Columbine, Miss Caroline Adams ; Clown, Mr. W. Hildyard Pantaloon, Mr. J. Paulo. The celebrated Arthur and Bertrand. Commence at 7. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Lessee and Manager. Mr ',lndus. THIS EVENING, TIME TRIES ALL: Miss Constance Aylmer. After which, the New Grand CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME " RIQUET WITH THE TUFT ; or, Harlequin and Mothe r Shipton." Mr. G. Belmore, Mr. C. Seyton, Misses Gray and Hudspeth, Mr. Milano, Mr. R. Power, Miss A. Collinson, and Mr. Half ord. THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM ; containing the Wonders of Nature and Art, shown by innumerable superbly executed Models, illustrating every part of the Human Frame, in Health and Disease, together with a variety of highly interesting Natural Preparations, Malformations, and Monstrosities. Open daily, from ii to 10 (for Gentiem , n only). Admission One Shilling. Entrances 29, George-street, tr.novpr-square, and 44.5, Maddox-street, Regent-street, London, W. Explanatory Lecture every Evening at Seven. Illus trated and Descriptive Catalogues sent, post free, for twelve stamps. Address the Secretary, as above. • HOTELS, &c. CHAPLIN'S HOTEL 'AND • SPREAD EAGLE TAVERN, 84, GRACECHURCH-STREET, LONDON. Comfort, combined with moderate charges, will be found at this Establishment. PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR FAMILIES. Sitting Room, Zs. per Day. Bed Rooms, Is. 6d. and 2s. per Night. A Night Porter in attendance. No INCREASE OF CHARGES. INDIA AND THE COLONIES. 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It is entirely devoted to desti tution in its most pitiable form—viz., that which is accom panied by sickness and disease, and is now of sufficient magnitude that, with adequate support, it may be rendered capable of admitting into its wards a very large proportion of the casual sick of this great metropolis. It requires but the funds in order to have 500 beds available for the reception of these the most wretched of our fellow-creatures. Moreover, it gratuitously affords medical advice and medicine to more, on the average, than 3,000 out-patients a week. The Weekly Board feel it their Imperative duty to make an EARNEST APPEAL to the public for continued support, to enable them to admit and relieve the distressing cases that daily present themselves. Contributions are received by the Treasurer, Edward Mas rerman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. 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Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of SHELLS, !JINERALS, ROCKS, and FOSSILS, which will greatly facilitate he interesting st u dy o f MINERALOGY, CON CHOLOGY, And GEOLOGY, at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 100 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY acd MINE RALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT. at 149, Strand, W.C. the performances the warmest applause was signi fied ; and the enterprising and liberal spirit in which they have been produced will be certain to receive abundant encouragement in a season of un surpassed brilliancy. The pantomime went off admirably. It is en titled " Harlequin Beauty and the Beast," and is from the fruitful pen of Mr. Henry J. Byron, and has been put upon the stage with really sumptuous magnificence. The transformation scene is one of the most gorgeous of its kind ever presented, and both in conception and in execution is extremely happy. It is painted by Mr. William Calcott, who was called before the curtain to receive the com plementary tribute of the house, expressed in hearty and sustained cheering as soon as all its beauties were brought forth. The transformation itself is managed very neatly and ingeniously. Prince Perfect becomes Harlequin (Mr. Frederick Payne), Beauty (Miss Louisa Laidlaw) becomes Columbine (Miss Bertha Adams), the Squire is transformed into Pantaloon (Mr. A. Barnes), and Muddlehead into Clown (Mr. Harry Payne). The two brothers Martinette are included in the pantomimic troupe as Sprites. The pantomime itself is smartly written, and is plentifully inter spersed with puns, :some of which are extremely good, and the whole course of the story as de veloped in the action is extremely well sustained, down to the splendid transformation scene. The petty larcenies of the Clown, and his man-of-all evrtrir, Pantaloon, aro full of that rough humour which is so appropriate for the occasion, and several of the tricks can boast of originality. The scenery, dresses, and appointments are all of the highest order, and nothing is wanting to realise to the full the most sanguine expectations of the holiday-keepers. R OYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION (Incorporated by Royal Charter). PATRONESS—Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. PRESIDENT—Vice-Admiral his Grace the Duke of Northum berland, K.G., F.R.S. CHAIRMAN—Thos. Baring, Esq., M.P., F.R.S., V.P. DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—Thomas Chapman, Esq., F.R.S., V.P. APPEAL. The Committee of Management have to state that, since the beginning of the year 1860, the Royai National Lifeboat Institution has incurred expenses amount ng to £27,260 on various Lifeboat Establishments on the Coasts of England, Scotland, and Ireland. During the same period the Lifeboats of the Institution have een instrumental in rescuing tue Crews of the follow ing Vessels : Barque Vermont, of Halifax, U.5.. 16 zenooner William Keith, of Carnarvon -. 2 Brig Flying Fish, of Whitby Smack Elizabeth Ann, of Lyme Regis .. .. 3 Steam Dredge, at Newhaven .. 9 Schooner Admiral Hood, of Rochester .. 6 Schooner Susan and Isabella, of Dundee .. 5 Schooner Rose, of Lynn Brig Prodroma, of Stockton .. 11 Brig Eliza, of Middlesborough • • .. 7 Brigantine Freia, of Konigsberg* .. 6 Brigantine Diana, of Fredrikshamn Brig Gloucester, of South Shields .. .. 7 Brig Lovely Nelly, of Seaham •• .• .. 6 Brigantine Nugget, of Bideford .. 5 Schooner Prospect, of Berwick Schooner Ann Mitchell, of Montrose Schooner Jane Roper, of Ulverstone Brig Pallas, of Shields .. 3 Ship Ann Mitchell, of Glasgow .. .. 9 Smack John Bulgy, of Yarmouth .. 5 Schooner Cathefme, of Newry Barque Niagara, of Shields • • .. 11 A Barge of Teignmouth Brig George and James, of London Brig Zephyr, of Whitby Coble Honour, of Cullercoats 3 Schooner Eliza, of North Shields .. 7 Barque Oberon, of Liverpool • • • • •• 15 Brigantine Nancy, of Teignmouth Smack Wonder, of Teignmouth .. 2 Brig Scotia, of Sunderland .. 6 Sloop Three Brothers, of Goole .. 5 Sloop Charlotte, of Woodbridge .. .. 5 Brig Ann, of Blyth 8 Spanish Barque Primera de Torreviega (saved ves sel and one of the crew) 1 Sloop Hope, of Dublin Schoener Druid, of Aberystwyth 5 Schooner Hurrell, of Penzance (saved vessel and crew) .. .. 4 Brig Anne, of Plymouth (saved vessel and crew) 8 Schooner Betsy, of Peterhead (saved vessel and crew) .. • • •" • • • • • 6 Smack Merrion Lass, of Aberystwyth (saved Veil and crew) .. • • •.• • • 3 Schooner Fly, of Whitby (saved vessel and crew 4 Sloop Thomas and Jane, of St. Ives Fishing-boats of Whitburn .. 16 Brig Arethusa of Blyth Schooner Dewi Wyn, of Portmadoo .. 8 Flat Cymraes, of Beaumaris .. 2 Schooner William, of Morecambe .. 5 Smack Gipsy, of Newry Schooner Margaret Anne, of Preston .. 4 Brig New Draper, of Whitehaven 8 Schooner William, of Liverpool .. 5 Lugger Nimrod, of Castletown • • .. 3 Brig Providence, of Shields 8 Brig Mayflower, of Newcastle .. 8 Schooner Village Maid, of Fleetwood 4 Barque Guyana, of Glasgow .. • • • • .. 19 Brig Roman Empress, of Shields .. 10 Brig San Spiridione, of Galaxide .. 2 Schooner Voador du Vouga, of Vienna 8 French Brig La Jeune Marie Therese .. 6 Barque Perseverance, of Scarborough .. 5 Schooner Elizabeth, of Bridgewater .. 4 Ship Danube, of Belfast Schooner Hortensia., of Hanover .. 4 Schooner Oregon, of Stonehaven .. 4 Brig St. Michel, of Marans .. 8 Schooner Epimachus, of Amsterdam .. 5 Barque Druid, of Sunderland Schooner Bellona, of Red Bay.. .. 1 Brig Pioneer, of Carnarvon 1 Schooner Princess Alice, of Ipswich .. 5 Brig Minerva, of Workington _ . 4 Schooner Elizabeth and Hannah, of Newburgh .. 6 Brig Sisters, of % hitby 9 Brigantine Matilda, of Stockholm .. .. 4 Brig Jane, of North Shields .. 10 Brio* Trial, of Poole Schooner Liberty, of Dublin .. Schooner Sylphiden, of Nakskov (saved vessel and crew) .. 7 Barque Frederick, of Dublin .. Barge Peace, of London Lugger Saucy Lass, of Lowestoft 11 Smack Adventure, of Harwich.. so Pilot cutter 'Whim, of Lowestoft •• 7 Barque Undaunted, of Aberdeen . 11 Wrecked boat on Blackwater Bank, on the Irish coast Schooner Skylark, of Folkestone .. 6 Brig Lively, of Clay, Norfolk .. .. 5 Schooner Rook, of Liverpool • • • • .. 3 Barque Robert Watson, of Sunderland .. .. 5 Schooner Auchincruive, of Grangemouth .. Schooner Friends, of Lynn .. 4 Schooner Eliza Anne, of Dublin .. 5 Brig Content, of Sunderland gmack Ellen Owens, of Cardigan .. Barque Cedarine, of Bermuda ..134 Smack Frodsham, of Liverpool .. .. 2 Sloop William, of Liverpool .. .. 5 Sloop Elizabeth, of Teignmouth .. 3 Portuguese Barque Cruz V. .. . .. 14 Ship Annie E. 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Mr. Falconer has made a bold attempt, and bid highly for public approba tion, in his liberal venture at the chief of our thea trical establishments, and we trust there is every prospect of his reaping an abundant success. The performances of last night were in full keep ing with the building ; and the pantomime, with its comic burlesque, or rather extravaganza intro duction, were admirably produced. Most judici ously the new lessee had secured the successful pen of Mr. E. L. Blanchard, who has transferred so many rhymes on to the stage, and expanded them into dramas with a charming interest for boys and girls, and with spectacular effects that delight all ages. So experienced a hand—and we use the word advisedly, for with such facility does this gifted author pen these productions that they seem to be to him what the work of cunning workman is—an instinct and a habit. No one of all his com petitors so completely enters into the spirit of the nursery rhymes, so deftly dwarfs himself to childish nature, and so completely understands the humour which children relish, and causes them to clap their little hands and to shriek with perfect delight at the gambols of Pussy and the quaint contortions of theßaven. With this is mingled a thoroughly genial nature, which loves to try and bring out all the pleasant and good.natured side of human nature, so that his extravaganzas ever bear a sweet and graceful moral. ing and Goldsmithia n story of " G oo d y T wo Shoes, " He has on the pr esent occasion chosen the charm interweaving in it the legends of Little Boy Blue, and the fate of Poor Pussy Cat who was put into the well by wicked Johnny Green and pulled out by Little Jacky Stout. The more spirit-stirring rhyme of the death of Cock Robin by the fatal arrow of the bold-faced Sparrow is also made good use of. The scenery, Grieve and Telbin ; which is very beautiful, by Messrs. l n willus trations and artisti c d t e h si e gn P s, hY b s y ign th ° e mic r a e Dykwynkyn ; the ballet arrangement, by Mr. Oscar Byrne; and the musical embellishments, b y y Mr.. Barnard, are all unusually extensive, novel, and effective. Thero is a double corps of the Harlequin ade, consisting of Messrs. Harry Boleno and C. Lauri for Clowns, Cormack and St. Maine for Harlequins, Tanner and Deulin Johnson for Pantaloons, and Madame Boleno and the Misses Gannis for Colum bines; and everybody will know that with such a power of humour, frolic, and dexterity the fun is well kept up. The hits at the recent events are numerous, and the late Great International Exhibition affords a ground plan for a great deal of the show and humour. Mr. Boleno, of course, has a bedroom ; and we can safely report that the sufferings which the Pantaloons undergo, the humour and atrocities of the Clowns, and the gyrations and bliss of the Har lequins and Columbines are by no means impaired; and whatever may be the state of affairs, publicly and politically, there is no symptom of suffering or decadence in these matters at Drury-lane Theatre. The great question on these occasions is, what sort of a transformation scene is there ? To this we can reply—there is none. But there is something quite as good ; for there is a capital theatrical and fairy reproduction of the interior of the Great Interna tional Exhibition, which, lighted up with the theatrical fire, and burnished into a phantom repre sentation, produces a most glowing scene. It drew down thunders of applause. The comic business starts from this point, and, as we have said, is kept up with unwearied spirit by the double com pany ; and " Goody Two Shoes" may be added to the long list of successful pantomimes this theatre has produced. COVENT•GARDEN THEA PRE. The opening of the Christmas season at this magnificent theatre was decidedly one of the most brilliant triumphs of " Boxing-night," though not greater than is due to the eminent merit of the management. Every part of the house was closely packed with spectators, and its vast and beautiful i n terior presented a spectacle at once imposing t the wonderful accommodating power of h t g, The efforts of Miss Louisa Py ne and me d e b r. o e H ily a ei r, and which forcibly impre sse d t h e mind the to retain the large meas ure o f popu l ar ity which they have so well earned during a long course of y ears were nev er more conspicu ously mind with apparent, nor could they possibly have met with a more cordial or more discerning an appre cilitip on the part of the audience, Throughout HAYMARKET. The success of Mr. Sothern, in pourtraying the absurdity of modern fashion has induced Mr. W. Brough to try his hand at a yet bolder stroke, namely, to burlesque Samuel Johnson's tale of " Rasselas," and even to represent the learned doc tor himself in the shape of a chorus, and make him explain his own tale under circumstances whereof he never dreamed :when he wrote it. The sub ject is, perhaps, one of the most difficult that could have been chosen to form the ground work of a burlesque, but it affords ample scope for the genius of the scenic painter, and Messrs. O'Connor and Morris have not failed to take advantage of the opportunity to produce scenery which, for taste and judgment, has never been surpassed. The opening scene, which repre sents " The Happy Valley," is a masterpiece of artistic excellence. In the foreground is a terrace, and behind it lies a chain of lakes, encircled by moun tains, the water gradually fading away in the dis tance and merging into the mist of the mountains, giving a grand idea of the extent of picture, and yet clearly indicating that it is encompassed by hills and is a country per se. We heartily:con gratulate Mr, O'Connor on his success, which was well appreciated by the audience. Notwithstanding that Mr. Brough has by no means tied himself down to the original story, and has drawn freely upon his imagination to give point and effect to the piece, there is a lack of plot; which is, however, compensated for by the spirit with which the principal characters are represented. Rasselas is cleverly perforned by Miss Louisa Keeley, who goes through the part with great ability and vigour; and Mr. Tilbury, in the charac ter of the chorus, represents Doctor Johnson in a supremely ludicrous manner. The Happy Valley is the abode of unhappiness, and the young Prince determines to leave it and see the world. After in vain seeking the assistance of science, and having failed to procure wings to aid his departure he has recourse to common sense and hard work; and aided by one Imlac (Mr. Compton) he cats a subterraneous passage through the mountain, and accompanied by his sister, Nekayrh (Miss Winter), and her maid, Pekuah (Miss E. homer), sets out on his travels. In the following scene, Doctor Johnson explains matters generally to the audience, when we again meet the wanderers at the Pyramids, where the maid Peknah is captured by a predatory Arab, Beni Zoug• Zoug (Mr. W. Farren). The prince tires of the world, and returns to the Happy Valley in time to save it from destruction, and in due course is made Emperor of Abyssinia by his grateful father, who abdicates in his favour, when he mar ries Dinarby (Miss Lucy Rushton) a wandering beauty, whom he picks up we do not exactly know where, and everybody is happy. The acting of all was excellent, Miss Louise Keeley entering heartily into the spirit of the discontented prince, and the other actors all portraying the various characters in their own particular style. The house was crowded at an early hour, and many deserved enoores were insisted on by a delighted audience. ADELPHI. As regards its Christmas entertainment, the Adelphi has been accustomed of late years to " vary the monotony of the proceedings," as Mr. Cox says, by presenting the public with pantomime and bur lesque alternately—pantomime one season and burlesque the next. Having probably found each a very good thing in its way, the manager this year varies the monotony still further by treating us to both together. The result is the " Gorgeous Burlesque of George de Barnwell," with the pantomime of " Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy" to follow. The so-called comic business is introduced with the usual transformation scene, but the introduction in this case is to be regarded as a burlesque proper, and not_simply an opening to the pantomime. As Folly, and after wards in the assumed charac ter of Lady Milwood, Mrs_ Mellon looked perfectly charming, and played with a power and force far above the ordinary standard of burlesque acting. Mr. Toole, looking like Gainsborough's Blue Boy semisteppedrvaaennecri;elermae aspectotnlroul.ci tnocs enco r es. toel f edlsf t p.ot h hhfw e oeei ‘nrn c ati a rhpro n o. pna v ptr: a heasa as the m ost ot I p Tfi nß o l hea u o:ous r sdrtg t efo r hohu a grta y gdeer e lnrai as d gcua toin t etno h ahred e ewp; auriaoptnnhvp melodra maticdcollkameui (nsii greatsegn B. e a ; n l l e M r b . y acquitted jrC. s.James, , a as more senses tha mt n ioa norniasec!eTs,r.ue- KlhaetetrKanelslfyo,rmasathemselves in a re presenting the Dryad's Home in the Fairy's Elfin Forest, is possibly, even in the se days, one of the most charming things of the kind ever produced. The unfolding of its endless beauties evoked the most uproarious applause, mingled with loud calls for Mr. Webster, who appeared, and bowed his ac knowledgments. The comic business has the advan tage in Mr. Hildyard of a most excellent Clown—a real grinning, mugging, filching, blundering Clown, such as old playgoers tell us Grimaldi was. And it is only just to say that he was most ably seconded by Mr. Paulo, who seems to have caugh t the s p irit of his Venetian prototype to perfection. Harlequin and Columbine were represented with much agility and grace by Mr. J. Lauri and Miss Caroline Adams, and the pranks of the legitimate personages of pantomime were supplemented by some marvel lous tumbling and juggling by the two French acro bats, Arthur and Bertrand. As a whole the Christ mas burlesque and pantomime at theAdelphi may be pronounced a great success, and the arrangements reflect credit upon the manager, and, let us add, the stage manager , Mr. Phillips. The house was crammed to the ceiling by a most hilarious audience. PRINCESS'S. The story of " Riquet with the Tuft," one of Mother Bunch's fairy tales, has supplied the man agement of this theatre with the materials for a very successful pantomime, which was received by a crowded audience with hilarious delight and un measured applause. The opening is written by PR1CE.....—..4d. STAMPED ....sd. Mr. E. L. Blanchard, and develops with comic fidelity the incidents of the well-known story, the plot of which it is unnecessary now to recapitulate. The dialogue is smart and witty, and abounds with puns of the most excruciating character. The acting was all that the most fasti dious could require. When we state that the scenery was painted by the inimitable Beverley, we do but convey an inadequate idea of the beauties and gorgeousness cf this department of the pantomime. On this occasion he has excelled his previous efforts, and astonished the audience into a rapture of ap- Planse, which resulted in his immediate and unani mous call before the curtain, To describe the tt ans formation scene, with all its effects, its artistic groupings, its marvellous developments, and its glo rious culmination, would bbillo anyone. All we shall say is that it is the most complete thing of the kind we ever witnessed. ST. JAMES'S. This pretty little theatre was opened last night under the sole management of Mr. Frank Matthews.' No pantomime was presented—perhap s it was thought not exactly adapted to the locality, but in its stead a fancy sketch was performed, in which the grounds of Fairyland are trodden ; for how could the exigencies of boxing-night be met with out ? The piece is entitled " G.)lden-hair the Good," and the author is Mr. H. J. Byron. , - The music is original, and cow-posed by Mr. F. Wallpratein. Mr_ Frank Matthews' representation of the misanthropical bachelor, the rapturous bride groom, and the disgusted husband, was well ren dered, and elicited much applause. The other cha racters, performed by Miss Herbert and Mrs. Frank Matthews, were also well sustained, and particu larly Spilleken, Gruntz's servant boy,' who was personated by. Mr. Johnson, an actor new to Lon don, but who has long filled a leading position in Edinburgh. The piece was put upon the stage with much taste, and the house was filled with a gratified audience. STRAND. This popular little theatre, conducted with a spirit and energy that deserve every reward, is still true to its original entertainments and its ori ginal author. Mr. H. Y. Byron, who first made his bow here as a burlesque writer, still bows as a writer of burlesque, having taken Sir Walter Scott's novel of " Ivanhoe" for his subject at this house this season. The writing of this bur lesque is in Mr. Byron's happiest style, containing less of what—for want of a better term—we are compelled to call word echoes, and more of those verbal repartees which approach nearest to pure wit. Some cf the puns are, as usual, very starling and dal ing—some are good because they are so bad, and others are absolutely good. Most of the parodies are happy ; and the practical business of burlesque is arranged with all the author's knowledge of the stage and keen eye for fun. The burlesque was put upon the stage with care and completeness, and the music was well arranged and selected. The house was crowded in every part. OLYMPIC g , Robin Hood; or, the Forester's Fate," is the title of the Christmas piece presented last night, at this favourite theatre. The drama is full of startling incidents; it is well got up, and the scenery by these superb artists, Messrs. Telbin and Danson, is mag nificent. 'rho extravaganza is smartly written by Mr. Burnand ; and when it is stated that the music is arranged and composed by Mr. Tully, enough will be said to show that excellence in that impel , . tant branch of the entertainment is achieved. The sylvan extravaganza appropriately begins with a beautiful scene representing Queen I.e.b and her special maids of honour. It is very enchanting. The Queen is personified by Miss Needham; Puck, " a very puck-ulian little sprite," Master Needham ; then we have no end of fairies, Hop, Mop, Snip, Pip, Trip, &c., cleverly sustained by Messrs. Cham bers, Davis, Hicks, Hayward, &c. Robert, Earl of Huntingdon, " who early in the piece appears as a peer," and subsequently as Robin Hood, was well played by Miss Latimer, a debutante at this theatre. She sang prettily, and was encored in one of her songs ; an honour which was also conferred on Mr. Atkins, another first appearance at this theatre, who played as Sir Gilbert De Mountfacon ; Mrs. W. S. Emden acted with her accustomed spright liness in the character allotted to her, and Mr. Horace Wigan ably represented Friar Tuck. The other personages in the burlesque were cleverly enacted by Mr. H. Cooper, Mr. H. Rivers, Mrs. St. Henry, Miss Hughes, Miss F. Haydon, Miss Con way, and Mrs. W. H. Stevens. The incidents brought forward in the extravaganza are familiar to most readers ; they are brought out in bold re lief, and tell very successfully. The scenery de serves particular eulogy, the opening scene already referred to—fairy gambols among sedges and water lilies; the grounds of Clare Castle; Sherwood Forest and country around Nottingham, are mas terly pictures, and their exhibition produced loud applause. An archery scene is well managed; suc cessful competition is rewarded with the fair hand of Marian, the daughter of Lady Clare, a noblewoman in pecuniary difficulties. By the author's skill Sir John Little becomes the Little John of the old story, well snpporting its interest. In the end Robin Hood, the outlaw, obtains the Royal pardon, is restored to his earldom, and the pseudo holder of ,the title is very properly disgraced. Queen Mab and her attendant fairies invest the piece with much grace and romantic beauty. It is a Christ• mas entertainment worthy of the character of the OlympieTheatre, which was ornwded to the ceiling. WESTMINSTER (LATE ASTLEY'S). The merits of Mr. Boucicault's remodelled theatre improve upon acquaintance. The house is long rather than broad, but the slightest sound on the stage can be heard at the back of the gallery. The upper part of the audience portion—the bal cony, boxes, and gallery—rises in three noble steps one above the other, adding to the effect of the house, and securing the comfort of the audi ence. The model which we believe Mr. Boucicault has copied is the chief theatre in New Orleans. The building is well situated for the West-end, as the new bridge forms a splendid thoroughfare toßel gravia, which is not a mile distant. • The pantomime prepared by Mr. Boucicault for his Christmas entertainment is the first return made for thirty years to the old style of pantomime, the story of the opening being largely told by action. It is called " Ladybird; or, Harlequin Lord Dun dreary," and deals with some novel passages in the life of that popular nobleman. Mr. Huline makes a very good clown, is active and funny, and the Harlequinade was amusing and spirited. Very few hitches occurred in the ma chinery fora first night, and the performances were over punctually by the hour promised—eleven o'clock. The house was crowded to overflowing in every part a few minutes after the doors were opened, and Mr. Boucicault apologised to those who had lost some of their reserved seats through the unscru pulous eagerness of the first comers. The farce of'` Parents and Guardians" was played before the pantomime. SADLER'S WELLS. The pantomime at this theatre is frill). the pen of Captain Horton Rhys, and it is entitled" The Rose of Blarney, or Harlequin Dannymanoranyother man." The harlequinade, which is throughout remark ably spirited, went off exceedingly well, except that the new Agricultural Hall would not let itself d ow n nicely from the sky—an awkwardness that of course appeared to grate considerably on the local prejudices of the Islingtonians. That mishap ie not ono that io likely to happen win, And m NEw ROYALTY (OR SOHO). " Harlequin Humpty Dumpty; or, Simple Simon and the Maiden Blueize and the Fairies of the Silver Dell," is the elaborate title of the pan tomime at this theatre. The story of the Christmas novelty turns upon the misfortunes of that unfortu nate gentleman who encountered a pieman, accord ing to the nursery rhyme, on his way to the fair, and further deals with the love-passages in the life of the blue-eyed maiden who has given her name to the title. The pantomimists are—Mr. Lauraine (Harlequin), Mr. George Beckett (Clown), Mr. Burgess (Pantaloon), and Mrs. Jenny Beckett (Columbine). The pantomime has been produced under the direction of Mr. Emery, the manager. THE SURREY. " Harlequin Old Mother Goose ; or, the Qeoen of Hearts that made some Tarts, and the Knave of Hearts who stole them," makes a capital title for the pantomime. Miss Julia St. George, who has been engaged for the opening, played and sang with all her usual grace and spirit. No expense or care has been spared upon this Christmas production by Mr, Shepherd, and it promises to have a long and pros perous run. VICTORIA. "Edward the Black Prince; or Harlequin and the Magic Feathers," is the name of the grand his torical pantomime with which the new lessees, Messrs. Frampton and F. Fenton, inaugurated their first managerial campaign. The characters in the opening are played by Miss Maria Daly, Miss C. Clinton, Mies Kate Lloyd, Miss Etty Cook, Mips Jones, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mr. G. Yarnoy, _qr. S. Howard, Mr. C. Harris, Mr. Meagreson, Wil kinson, Mr. StrettonMinVlathews, and Mr. Tan ner. In the pantomime part the Clown is Mr. Tanner; Harlequin, Mr. Maurice; Sprite, Signor Ethardo; Pantaloon, Mr. Williams; and Colum bine, Mdlle. D'Alberte. STANDARD. The pantomime at this theatre is called " Cherry and Fair Star; or, Harlequin and the Dancing Waters, the Singing Apple, and the Little Green Talking Bird." CITY OF LONDON. At this theatre Mr. Nelson Lee, the enterprising manager, has selected the well-known nursery rhyme " Sing a Song of Sixpence" as his Christmas pantomime, which is worked out in admirable style by the author of it. The plot of the piece may be simply stated as follows :—Cereale, the guardian of the corn and friend of the four-and-twenty black birds, has an enemy, Ergotina, who, to spite her, gives the King of Counting-house fame a magic powder that he might kill the blackbirds which had eaten his cherries. They therefore die and are put in a pie; but Cereale grieved, changes a country lad named Chickabiddi into a Prince, gives him a pocketful of rye, and tells him to proceed to Court and employ it, when the birds will come to life. The King sees him, admires him, offers him his daughter Gorgonatta, falls into a rage at his refusal, and the Prince escapes to the kitchen. In this re treat, on the pie being drawn from the oven, he empties his pockets, and the birds revive. The various well-known events, which are familiar in our nurseries as household words, then take place, and the piece ends by the happy marriage of the Prince to a lovely maid of all-work called Preciosa. The pantomime went off in the most rapturous man ner, and bids fair to have a long run. The artistes in the piece did their parts to the great delight of the numerous audience. The graceful dancing of Madame J. F.Alexandre, as Columbine, called down immense applause, while the drolleries of the vete ran Morelli as Pantaloon elicited equal bursts of laughter. Mr, William Matthews was a merry Clown, and the whole of the piece adds another tri bute to Mr. Nelson Lee's already well stored bud get as a successful contributor to the rational amuse ments of the people. CRYSTAL PALACE. This favourite resort of holiday loungers wog crowded yesterday with a multitude determined to enjoy all the beauties of nature and art provided by the managers . for a shilling. The amusements pecu liar to the season have not been overlooked by Mr. Bowley. The naves were brilliantly lighted with Parisian lamps by Messrs. Defries ; the great or chestra was gracefully decorated, and a large Christ mas tree, upwards of 100 feet high, was filled with toys for the gratification of the young visitors. M. Blondin gave some of his extraordinary and popular performances, and there was a continuous round of amusements from twelve o'clock till night, under the direction of Mr. Nelson Lee. The musi cal part of the entertainment was chiefly sustained by the orchestra, Mr. Levy, and the Bianchi family, and the comic part by Miss Kate Harley, Miss Lizzie Watson, Mr. W. Randall, and Messrs. Uriah and Parry.lMr. Arthur Barnes went through some clever gymnastic performances, assisted by Mr. Chadwick as a grotesque clown ; and Mr. E. Mar shall sustained a pantomime of eleven characters single-handed with marvellous activity, fun, and vigour. Everything seemed to give unbounded satisfaction to all present, and the present holidays promise to be highly profitable to the management. MUSIC HALLS. These popular 'places of entertainment have no occasion to grumble about a want of patronage. Most of them put forth special attractions at this holiday season, and are crowded with those visitors who seek for more variety than can be always got at a theatre. The Alhambra introduces us to an unrivallc d feast of first-class gymnastics, including Olmar, the Talliotts, and the Brothers Conrad. The Oxford shows its strength in operatic selections and general music, with character songs by popular comic vocalists. The Canterbury—belonging to the same pr oprietor s—follows in the same path, and is more or less imitated by Weston's, the Isling ton Philharmonic, Turnham's, the Raglan, and Highbury Bern. The London Pavilion gives good music and a graceful gymnastic performance by Little Corelli, besides a variety of other amuse ments. These halls are spreading rapidly in the east, west, north, south, and centre, and they pro- mise in time to outnumber our theatres. They are all well conducted, their managers are enterprising and liberal, and they deserve all the patronage they get. ST. JAMES'S-HALL. The Christy Minstrels gave their amusing en., tertainment last night with undiminished success. Many of their eccentricities are in the best style of faniastic humour, and their musical performances are eminently satisfactory. A burlesque scene, in which the Rocky Mountain Wonders and all other acrobats are caricatured, is highly ludicrous. EGYPTIAN HALL. Mr. Kennedy gave his entertainment on the songs of Scotland, at the small hall, last night, with great success. MR. YATES'S INVITATIONS. The Egyptian -hall is still a popular resort for fashionable audiences in search of amusement. Many judicious changes have been made in the en tertainment, and the imitations by Mr. Power and the descriptions by Mr. Yates arc frequently va• ried, and very warmly received. ARGYLL ROOMS. The music of Mr. Boulecourt attiacted a ve r y large attendance here, and every person present seemed thoroughly pleased with the entertainment provided for them by the spirited proprietor. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. This admirably-conducted establishment had its full compliment of holidaymakers, and with his usual enterprise and tact Professor Pepper had made suitable arrangements for their entertainment. The whole of the institution has been tasteful:y deco. rated NVith the trftditiongry holly And ChrisitnAl ,-+~. three Of t our t me with cr on r 1 50 p. 1 1 3. lent() anIA. e re' cting ne of f th e of not ss iog and vv°9 i into ons e. 3 $ 0 bae , her, I not d 49 o s to, 0 300 r du il; ll' 57 0 [las' spa sa Itgli t -*OO )0 1. 00 1 ' 'will Land 7ia ad A 0