The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25 00:00:00

No. 1729.]

IIEA.TRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL.

hC.• FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
'arlu, Local, Legendary, Comic Christmas PANTOMIME,
entitled,
HARLEQUIN STEAM
, - SWAN ! ! AND)R,TTIN KNOTTY ASH ! ; !
,aßow (Wednesday) the 26th instant, the Performances
etittencr with Colman's Comedy, compressed into Three

THE HT-LW;
;151i, for the first time in this The at ere, the grand Local,
`nendary, Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled,
HARLEQUIN STEAM ;
!te.o4, THE OLD SWAN AND THE KNOTTY ASH.
kleilling of the Pantomime, invented and written expressly
lkth heatre, by one of the " Local Genus," who, hoping to
Ihkie eye" of the public, will, if successful, turn out " a
ljtOle Genius" on the first night of its representation. The
kr7enes of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged
m. Dorrington, Pantomime Author and Artist to the
40yal Covent Garden and Haymarket, London.
4h...terture and Music of the Opening composed, selected,
/tibliltilted
and
Mr. Bushes. The Scenery of the Pantomime
Itttlicl painted by Mr. R. Dearlove, jun., assisted by Mr. Dawson. The Machinery by Mr. Benjamin Jones. The
'es and Masks by Mr. Bromley. The Dresses by Mr.
teil The whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet
6, and directed by Signor Lauri.

-4 FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF "FAIRY
LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE."
-un a time—a long time ago—before " Leverpole" was
but a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying
), with a company of spirits as bad as himself, took
in a wild part of the country, near to the said vil.
lole." It was w,place shunned au :account of its
the midst of this wilderneOltbod a tree, known
as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty

• the border of this wilderness, Nature, who is ever
had placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abode
Who seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in tie shape
And this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years
ye generations, was, notwithstanding her exceeding
lurally called "The Old Swan."
!ll'. THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME.—The said
'h still stands, and has given name to a village, but it
a very handsome tree after the bad spirits left the
Sod, and a great many choice spiriti have since taken
)de there.
to the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed
" Revington Pike," but the memory of. the '" Old
Still retained in the locality, in affectionate remem-
the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune
Upon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded,
to good to be merry and wise," an attempt has been
)rnbine science with amusement in the form of a Panto-
Allegory, which, it is hoped, will excite and gratify
!,t,t juvenile and inquirinz minds.
ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER."

'us, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to over-
.aline, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised
der having, as she thought, extinguished his flame by
cold water on it, is released from his fiery embrace by
ice of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid
in. Steam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter of
.ierhead, who is the proprietor of an important do-
tabited by the " Somebodies ;" but the Baron being a
inY to scientilc progress, and withal very ambitious, re-
stnatch his daughter with any but a king. In this di-
team, with the advice of the Water Queen, and taking
id Labour, his companions, with him, visits the
Fishynge Village of Leverpole," inhabited by the
," and which is on the verge of destruction and decay.
Poor Fishermen are almost starving, when Steam
a lucky moment, and to gain their aid in obtaining the
his affections, changes with his-irresistible power the
tyvillage to the "First Commercial City in the World."
Icing is so enraged at the greochangeeffeeted by Steam,
'leeks to deprive him of his power by capturing the Water
Ind for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard
invade the ice-hound domains of her Majesty, but here
overcomes his prudence; for, forgetful of the effects of
ngst Ice, a rapid thaw takes place, in nhich Fire is over-
, and "put out." The Water Queen is released from
n of Ice, and Steam, united to his beloved Sweetamile,
Pantomime going on.,
PANTOMIMIC TRANSFORMATION.
iu
Si Sigor Lauri.
...... gnorn C. Lauri. I CC°loirn bine .....
Si ss anse
i
nor F. Lauri.
ision :—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 35. ; Pit a.

•office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for securing
ie Dress Circle. and taking Private Boxes, which may
ler the direction of Mr. SHurrixwouTH. Children in

irs will be opened at Half past Six o'clock; to corn-
hven.

14AL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. R. COPELAND.
ets4,
QUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE.

kh To -mortnow (Wednesday), the 26th inst.,
APPEARANCE IN ENGLAND OF MESSIEURS
4)1. RIMBERT AND LAM BERT'S
.I.yi.TED FRENCH COMPANY OF EQUESTRIANS I

Wednesday), the 26th instant, the Evening's En-
commpnce, at Seven o'clock, with LA LUTTE
7RS, great Gymnastic Exercise, performed by
ttlemen of the Company._. _ _

by Mademoiselle ROSITA MASOTTA, in her
led the lERIAL SCARF. Comic Interlude by
LOWN, M. VAN CATENDICK. Le PASSES
executed by M. ANDRE. ATAR GULL, the

M. LEOPOLD LOYAL will appear as the
;GLER. The WALK ON THE BOTTLES,
Equilibrium, performed by M. FABIAN'.
DE HAUTE ECOLE, introduced by Monsieur
ibelton's COMIC INTERMEZZO. THE GAR-
-1 Act, executed on a rapid Steed, by
lame. THE NUMIDIAN COURSE, performed
Steed by Mons. Rimbert. COMIC POSE AND
renowned English Jester, Mr. Ch. STONETTE.
An interval of Fifteen Minutes.
Act 2.
'TROPE EXERCISES! by the unparalleled French
Zara Assude, (from the Cirque Napoleon.) The
' ROSES. Surprising feat performed on a rapid
Virginie Lambert. The CLOWN'S META-
)), M. Van Catendick. L'ECLAIR ; highly-
roduced by Mons. Gomer.
I by the admired Equestrian Mad'lle Marietta
'are-backed Steed. Mr. Stonette and his Two
anti LION. THE FOUR SEASONS. Graceful
CHANGING ACT performed by Mad'lle Emilie
DISCHARGED CLOWN. Comic Scene by M.
Monsieur Pusterle will next appear as THE
'AUR.
th THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD!
,LRIC QUADRILLE, executed by Mesdames
ie, Lambert, Marietta, Pusterle, and Messieurs
't, Caron, Gomer. &c.
by THE SIX CLOWNS ! Messieurs Stonette,
Kelton, Leon, Jean, Godfroy, and Aix.

RAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE will be
AY next, the nth instant. Doors to be open at
he Performance to commence at Two o'clock

Press Boxes, 3s; Side Boxes, 2s 6d ; Pit, is 6d;
:ond Price: Dress Boxes, 2s; Side Boxes, is 6d ;

r li;110, X-office is open from Ten till Three daily, for securing
the Dress Circle, and taking Pr:vate Boxes which may
g Under the direction of Mr. T. Stuttleworth. Children in
itt
ancedmitted. The Doors will be opened at Half-past Six ;
eta. at Seven o'clock.

I °ll-4-1, PARK THEATRE,
Ext raordi neal'itLl A M ENT-STREET.
r 4
Brilliant Attraction for the
ki, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
ilgement of the Lady„ott......._.lBieerLBi,
Pkt er troupe of Lions Ti g`= Madame LABA RERE,)
gears, Dogs, &c., from the
,reßoyal.
11,1 i, HE NEW LOCAL PANTOMIME!
' author of "Ye Siege of Leverpoie.” ~ orms head the
r,kt Great," &c., entitled
'LEQUIN JACK AND THE BEAN STALK ;
Li . Or, THE SPIRIT OF THE MER,s:Er.
oisrill• • . (The Spirit of the Mersey)..... Miss LAMBE.
it •141113ine. Miss LAURA POOLE.
P 4rleq Ili,. Signor LAVINE.
Ottiloon i Mr. FOSTER.
rl'Y Clowns, WM. WALBURN and FELIX SAFFERINI.
All a JUVENILE ARMY oerggY CHILDREN.
a)4
e °R)tow EvErii NG (Wednesday), the 26th instant—to com-
e,tBeven o'clock—the Tragedy of GEORGE BARNWELL.
'eh THE LADY OF THE LIONS and her Performing
~Concluding with the PANTOMIME.
i'', to the enormous expenses attending these extraordinary
118 the Prices of Admission will be—Reserved Boxes, 3s. ;
tc.:::id Private Boxes, 25.; Box, Is. 6d.; Upper Box, Is.;
Gallery, 3d.

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