The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-24 00:00:00

LITTLE 80-PEEP;
on
HARLEQUIN AND THE GIRL, WHO LOST HTR SHEEP.
The Scenery of the Pantomime painted by Mr. George
Dawson; the Pro•p-erties, Sheep, and Masks by Mr. Jenkins;
the Dances. arranged by Miss Smola and Miss IWGinty ; the
Machi•
_dory by Mt. Caltdtey.
Tiff bitTE HIST9Rf of LITTLE to-rttP.
Cal-prising the Incident's of the Pantotnime.
Litikle Bo.Peept Was A pre pi Shepherdess', residing in that
tAtitiful place called Areachd. Sbe We* a Very rood girl, but
One fault; and that was, she would often fall asleep in
t 4r6t-tlina, when she ought to have been tendibg her sheep.
liter goolui9CZler,%who was a Fairy, was very angry kith her,
and tried to cottltet her, but in vain ; till one day, S *sit',
who lived in a cavern near this beautiful place, having fallen"
in love with 80-Peep and been rejected by her, out of revenge
resolved to steal her sheep, efit elf their tails, and hang them
up on a tree to dry. 80-Peep, as tettal, having fallen asleep,
rendered the stealing of her sheep a 'evy easy matter for the
wolf and his companions. While she ictiz• sleeping, her god-
mother showed to her, in a dream, the consequence o f
laziness ; and then there appeared to her a group of beautiful
shepherdesses, who were living and playing, and sizetcing in
a grove of laburnums, and were happy as the days were long,
because in their time they had never been idle. When Bo-
Peep woke out of this dream she found her sheep had been
taken away, so she set out determined to find them;
when going along what should she see but the tails of all
her poor sheep hanging up, side by side, on a tree to dry.
She then met with a cowherd, to whom the wolf had given
the charge of her sheep, and with whom she drove a bargain
for getting them back, tails and all. When she had accom-
plished this, she returned home with them, where, assisted
by some kindly shepherdesses, she contrived to tack each of
the tails of her poor sheep in its place again. -Her lover,
Colin, a young shopnerd, undertook to watch the flock all
night, as 80-Peep was tired and wanted to go to bed. The
sheep being all carefully put into the fold, and watched by
Colin, 80-Peep prepared to retire for the night; but when
she had laid down, the wicked wolf appeared to carry her off
force---dragged her out of her bed, and, with the aid of
his companions, conquered Colin, notwithstanding 80-Peep's
favourite black Ram, and her dog Lion, came to defend their
mistress. In this extremity, she called upon her godmother
to help her, who immediately appeared in all her fair glory;
changed Colin into. Harlequin, 80-Peep into Columbine, the
wicked Wolf into Pantaloon, his Cowherd into Clown. She
then told 80-Peep, that if, after twelve months, she would
correct herself of going to sleep in the day-time, she would
consent to her marriage with Colin. It is needless to add,
Little 80-Peep did correct herself—was married to Colin, and
afterwards lived like the other shepherdesses—as happy as the
days were long.

TRANSFORMATION.
Harlequin Mr. Wilson.
(His first appearance at this Theatre.)
Mr. J. F. Forster.
Mr. Appleby.
Miss Bramah.

.
Clown
Pantaloon
Columbine

A GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE of the PANTOMIME
On NEW YEAR'S DAY, JANUARY 1, 1861.
Doors open at Half-past One, commencing at Two o'clock.

Doors opened at Half-past Six, and the Performances com-
mence at Seven o'clock precisely.
Admission—Dress Boxes, as.; Side Boxes, 2s. Id. ; Pit,
ls. 6d.; Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Dress Boxes, 2..5. ; Side
Boxes, Is. 6d.; Pit, Is.
The Box-office is open from Ten to Three for securing Seats
In the Dress Circle and taking Private Boxes, which may be
had under the direction of Mr. Geo. Weston.

ROYAL COLOSSEUM THEATRE,
PARADISE-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
sole Proprietor Met. HEATH.
Authorised to Perform Pieces of the Dramatic Authors' Society.

THIS EVENING (MONDAY), THE 24TH INSTANT,
And Every Evening until further notice, the performances to
commence with the popular Drama, entitled
NOTHING VENTURE NOTIIING WIN.
MR. W. WALFORD'S AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT.

After which,
THE GRAND NEW COMIC PANTOMIME,

ENTITLED

BLUE

BEARD;

,
HARLEQUIN AND THE QUEEN OF PEACE AND
FAIRY LAND.

The Scenery of the Opening Burlesque and Grand Transforma-
tion Scene by Mr. Crawford and Assistants. The Scenery of
the Harlequinade by Mr. Goodman and Assistants. The
Music arranged, composed, and selected by Mr. Stannard.
The Fairy Ballet by Mr. Saville. The whole of the extensive
Machinery by Mr. J. Ross and Assistants. The Properties
by Mr. Hunter, &c. The Masks, &c., by Mr. Rickards, of
London. The entire management of the Comic Business
by Mr. R. Harrison. The Costumes, entirely new, by Mr.
Jones and Assistants. The whole produced under the entire
direction of Mr. Heath, jun.
Abonelique Mr. J. W. Lawler.
Floretta Mrs. Irwin Gardiner.
TRANSFORMATION.
Harlequin Mr. Saville.
Columbine Miss Saville.
Harlequina Miss S. Richardson.
Clown Mr. R. Harri,on.
Pantaloon Mr. Goodchild.

MORNING PERFORMANCES THIS DAY (MONDAY),
AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, Stirs INST.

Doors open at Six o'clock, to commence at Half: past Six
Admission :—Front Boxes, Is. ; Promenade and Gallery, 6d. ;
Pit. 3d.

TEUTONIC HALL, LIME-STREET.
IS DAY (Monday), TO-MORROW (Tuesday, Christmas
Night), WEDNESDAY (Boxing Night), and THURSDAY
next, the 27th instant.
MORNING PERFORMANCE on WEDNESDAY (Boxing
Day), at Three.
The celebrated Female
CHRISTY MINSTRELS
Will give their
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
ENTERTAINMENT
OF REFINED NEGRO MUSIC I
Consisting of Songs, Duetts, Glees, and Choruses, harmonised
with Anecdotes of the most laughable character connected NI ith
the Negro Race of the West and Southern States, arranged by
the first Professors of America.
Admission :---First-class Seats, 2s. ; Second-class Do., is. ;
Third Class. 6d. Children and Schools Half-price to Front and
Second Seats.
Doors open at half-past seven, commence at Eight. Car-
riages ordered at Ten.
(Manager —Mr. Alec. Palmer. J Secretary... Mr. J. Erskine.

STAR COMMERCL&L H 0 TEL
AND CONCERT ROOMS,
WILLIAMSON-SQUARE, LIVERPOOL,
(OPPOSITE THE THEATRE ROYAL.)
BOLE Psorsurroa MR. E. BRAHAM.
MANAGER MR. J. SIMMONS.
THE OPERA COMPANY IS COMING.
Immense success of Miss MARIE POLSON. Engagement
of Miss EMMA WHITFIELD. from the Theatre Royal, Dub-
lin. The two great Comic Singers, Mr. J. H. SPIERS
and GUS GRANT, positively every night. Grand Pianoforte
and Patent Harmonium, Mr. CHARLES COOKE ; Violin, Mr.
SIMMONS. Engagements made :—Mr. GUTHRIDGE, Tenor,
Jan. 7 ; Mrs. SAUNDERS, Soprano, Jan. 14 ; Mr. D. SAUN-
DERS, Basso, Jan. 14.
Commencing at Half-past Seven ; Saturday at Seven.
No Charge for Admission; Gentlemen only admitted.
Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Cigars of the finest quality.
London, Manchester, and Liverpool papers daily.
N.B.—The Commercial Department is quite separate from
the Concert Rooms.
All Songs sung at this Establishment can be obtained of Mr.
Simmons.

ALBANY CONCERT HALL,
34, LIME-STREET.
most fashionable and unique Concert Hall in Liverpool.
Lessee and Manager Mr. LOFTHOUSE.
ADMISSION FRYE.
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION!
NEW ENGAGEMENTS. FOR THE CHRISTMAS
_HOLIDAYS ! !

The Lessee has much pleasure in announcing that he has,
at a considerable expense, succeeded in engaging those cele-
brated Artistes the SISTERS JANET and LEONORA
RICHARDS, Serio-comic Vocalists and Dancers, and elessrs.
EDWARDS and WELLS, the original Albany Minstrels and
Delineators of Negro Life, who will have the honour of making
their First Appearance this present Monday, supported by the
following array of talent :--Miss DUNSMORE, the talented
Soprano and Prima Donna of Liverpool Concerts; Mr. TOM
GLEN, one of the best Comic Singers and Dancers of the
present day ' • Mr. CHARLES SANSOM, the inimitable Buffo
Vocalist and Dancer.

THE BAND.
Leader Mr. RIVERS.
Pianoforte Mr. G. W. GODDARD.
Harpist Mr. T. WELLS.
Cornet Mr. J. YARWOOD.
Concert commences at Six o'clock punctually.
THIS DAY, and every day during the Holidays, there
will be a FASHIONABLE AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE,
commencing at TWO O'CLOCK, for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Although this Star Company is attendant with enormous
expense, the Admission will he Free as usual.

CANTERBURY HALL, RICHMOND-STREET,
(Two DOORS FROM WILLIAMSON-SQUAREO
PROPRIETOR, MR. .MARK GRAHAM; ACTING MANAGER,
MR. J. A. BROWNE ; CumnmAsr, MR. J. C. MACKAY.
The following Talented Artistes will appear nightly :
First Appearance and Brilliant Success of
Miss EMILY SANDERS,
Characteristic Vocalist and Danseuse.
Miss FLORENCE BALFE,
floprano and Operatic Duettist, from this Rotund° Concerts,

Dublin.
Miss SAULAN,
The celebrated Bravura and Ballad Vocalist.
Mr. FRANK MATTHEWS,
One of the best Comedians of the day.
Mr. BROWNE,
The eminent Baritone, from Manchester and Glasgow C !oneerts.
Mr. IL SHEPPERD
Will preside at the grand Piano-forte and Ale xandre's
Percussion Harmonium.
Concert will commence each evening at Seven o'clock.. N. 8.--
For Gentlemen only. Admission Free. All Refreshments of
superior quality.