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THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL.

The New Comic PANTOMIME Every Evenintr.
The THIRD JUVENILE NIGHT on THURSDAY NEXT
,ine nth instant, when the Pantomime will commence the En
Lertainments, and terminate by Nine o'clock.

This present TUESDAY EVENING, the sth inst.,
For the BENEFIT of Messrs. C. and F. LAURI,
THE RIVALS.
„Qa WEDNESDAY. NO PERFORMANCE, being Ash Wednesday.
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a THURSDAY, the Juvenile Night, the Performance will coin-
letice with the Pantomime, HARLEQUIN STEAM; or, THE
.‘,.!ILD SWAN AND THE KNOTTY ASII ! To conclude with theHAP-
rIEST DAY OF M Y LIFE.
On FRIDAY, for the BENEFIT of Miss MANSELL, the Colum-
"1„; a Favourite PLAY.
Ott SATURDAY, THE STRANGER.
To conclude with, every Evening, except Thursday. the grand
Local, Legendary, Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
HARLEQUIN STEAM;
OR, THE
OLD SWAN ! ! AND THE KNOTTY ASH ! i !
,The opening of the Ptomime, invented andwritten expressly
'er this Theatre, by one of the " Local Genus,"wr who, hoping to
;tch the "eye" of the public, will, if successful, turn out a
nantomirne Genius" on the first night of its representation. The
;•,.011fic Scenes
Dorrington, of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged
!T Mr. Wm. Pantomime Author and Artist to the
Aaeatres-Royal Covent Garden and Haymarket, London.
The Overture and Music of the Opening composed, selected,
and arranged by Mr. Bushez. The Scenery of the Pantomime
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designed and painted by Mr. R. Dearlove, jun., assisted by Mr.
rorge Dawson. The Machinery ty Mr. Benjamin Jones. The
Jeffries. The whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet
ranged and directed by Signor Lauri.
EXTRACT FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF " FAIRY
LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE."
Once upon a time—a long time ago—before " Leverpole" was
Monster
but a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying
ouster who, with a company of spirits as bad as himself, took
11: his abode in a wild part of the country, near to the said Aril-
Ile of Leverpole." It was a place shunned an account of its
111 repute. In the midst of this wilderness stood a tree, known
llthat time as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty
sim,
,Now, on the border of this wilderness, Nature, who is ever
.ountiftil, had placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abode
W a Fairy, who seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in tie shape
tr a Swan, and this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years
Ly successive generations, was, notwithstanding her exceeding
''antY, naturally called "The Oid Swan."
...Lams. BY THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME.—The said
Ahotty Ash still stands, and has given name to a village, but it
rew to be a very handsome tree after the bad spirits left the
neighbourhood, and a great many choice spirits have since taken
aD their abode there.
In regard to the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed
by the " Revington Pike," but the memory of the "Old
Swan" is still retained in the locality, in affectionate remem-
nnce of the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune
or them. Upon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded,
lind "as it is good to be merry and wise," an attempt has been
Shade to combine science with amusement in the form of a Panto.
edlnical Allegory, which, it is hoped, will excite and gratify
Cariosity in juvenile and inquiring minds.
THE ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER."
Phosphorus, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to over.
?Gene Crystaline, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised
by him, after having, as she thought, extinguished his flame by
the cold water on it, is released from his fiery embrace by
'ne appearance of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid
1111 rotection. Stam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter
trollp Blunderhead. e
who is the proprietor of an important do-
of
itath, inhabited by the " Somebodies '•" but the Baron being a
rest enemy to scientific progress, and withal very ambitious, re-
uses to match his daughter with any but a king. In this di-
La? ma, Steam, with the advice of the Water Queen, and taking
ience and Labour, his companions, with him, visits the
.;..kunciente 'Fishyng,t, Village of
vergerLevepole," inhabited by the
„Nobodies," and which is on the of destruction and decay.
Mere the poor Fishermen are almost starving, when Steam
arrives in a lucky moment, and to gain their aid in obtaining the
object of his affections, changes with his irresistible power the
ter
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girnemateerlciiaanigCeietLeintetlebyWitreladni."
fiat he seeks to dearive him of his power by capturing the Water
4tleen, and for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard
Winter to invade the ice-bound domains of her Majesty,. but here
his rao'e overcomes his prudence • for, forgetful of the effects of
ire amongst Ice, a rapid thaw takes place. in which Fire is over-
whelmed, and "put out." The I,Vater Queen is released from
her prison of Ice, and Steam, united to his beloved Sweetsmile,
eta the Pantomime going on.
PANTOMIMIC TRANSFORMATION.
harlequin Signor Lauri. Columbine Miss Mansell.
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pantaloon Signor C. Lauri. Clown Signor F. Lauri.
Shakspeare's Tragedy of MACBETH will shortly be produced at
this Theatre, in an entirely Original form of Dramatic and
Artistic Effectiveness.
..Admission :—Dress Boxes, -Is. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ;
Ntilery. Is.
The Box-office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for securing
setts in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may
5e had under the direction of Mr. SHUTTLEWORTH. Children in
arms not admitted.
The Doors wilt be opened at Half-past Six o'clock; to com-
nience at Seven.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
CIRQUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE,
under the direction of Messrs. RIMBERT and LAMBERT.
Patronized by his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon 111.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
OF THE FRENCH TROUPE OF EQUESTRIANS!
AMAZING!!!
First appearance of the celebrated Steed " MALADESTZA,"
called LE CHEVAL DE FEU ; or, THE FIRE HORSE! in-
troduced by the renowned Professor of Equitation, Mona.
Caron, from the Cirque Napoleon. The Steed " Maladestza "
is the most extraordinary animal ever witi.essed, and has been
brought from Paris, at an enormous expense, that he might be
first seen in England at thisTheatre, previous to his appearance
,„in London.
'His present TUESDAY EVENING, the sth instant, and the fol-
lowing days, the Entertainment will commence with
The Somersaults on Horseback, by M. Godfroy.
The £rial Scarfs, by Mad'lle Ritnbert.
Interlude by the French Clown, Mons. Van Catendick.
Mad'lle Melanie's graceful Act of Equitation.
M. Loyal, the Grecian Juggler.
The Voltege au Galop, by Mons. Kennebel.
The Graceful Equestrian, Madame Marietta Shelton.
THE WOUNDED TRUMPETER.
Mademoiselle Virginie Lambert, the Sylphide of the Circle.
Mons. Pusterle, the renowned Bare-back Rider.
Mademoiselle C. Aussude, the extraordinary Rope Dancer.
'THE BEHEADED MAN.
Comique Interlude by the French Clowns.
The Three Olympians.
M. Charles Stonette and his Son, the Clown Miniature.
To conclude with the
Wonderful Exercises of the Fire Horse " MALADESTZA."

...A. Series of grand MORNING PERFORMANCES every
witimasna.y and FRIDAY, commencing at Two o'clock. Doors
(Veit at Half-past One.

.s.Prices of Admission :—Dress Boxes. 3s. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d.;
ett, Is. 6d.. Gallery, 6d. Second Price: Dress Boxes, 25.; Side
Ilexes Is. 6d. ; Pit, Is.
The Box-office is open from Ten to Three o'Clock, daily, for
'securing Seats in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes.
Which may be had under the direction of Mr. Siturrixwortru.
Children in arms will not be admitted.
Doors to be opened at Half-past Six; to commence at Seven
o'Clock precisely.
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CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.
On SATURDAY EVENING next, the 9th instant, •
DUNCAN• MACMILLAN
Will give one of his celebrated

VENTRILOQUIAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
_To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission : Body, 3d.; Side
kialleiries, 6d.; Reserved Seats, Is.

NIGHTS WITH WORKING MEN.
HUGH STOWELL BROWN, Professor GRIFFITHS, and
&LEXANDER CROMAR. M.A., have kindly offered to spend
THURSDAY
EVENINGS with Working Men, in the CLASS-ROOM
Or the CONCERT-HALL, their objelit being to direct them to a
Loteful course of Home Studies. H. S. BROWN will attend on
THURSDAY next, the 7th instant. Subject :—" Social Economics :
vvhat to Read, and How to Read." To commence at Eight
O'clock. Admission, 3d.

FRENCH CLASSES.--A Class for Beginners will commence
OR MONDAY next, the 11th instant, when Professor L. P. G. LEA
Will deliver an Introductory Lecture on the French Language.
, Class for Advanced Pupils wilt open on FRIDAY, the 15th
Instant. Classes meet at Half-past Eight o'clock. Admission 3d.
„,..SINGING CLASSES, under the sunerintendence of Mr. and
*lre. SCARISBRICK, every FRIDAY EVENING, at Eight o'clock.
The instruction is on the most popular system, and the cheapest
Music is used. Admission, 3d.
The PUBLIC NEWSROO3I is open Daily, (Sundays excepted.)
Admission ld.
JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary.