The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-26 00:00:00

STORY OF THE PANTOMIME.

At that well-known period, "along time ago," in a country
village, situate in a remote part of Fancyland, there dwelt a
prudent pair, who were never at odds with each other. In
fact, so exemplary were they in their marriage state, that had
the Dunmow Prize of a Flitch of Bacon been established in
their time, there can he no doubt they would have obtained
it. As it was. they were rewarded for the singularity of their
'Scalded happiness by hating a present of Eggs mode themby a Geed Fairy. It #uSt not he imagined thdt theSe kgßit
*ere simply Eggi, to, be eaten Sod then thrown away. 1V,,0 :
these Eggs Were Fairy Eggs, all made of ..elit„and; pesgekSed
this singular property—tart Nshbeveras the owscrr pf them
could iteve WhatevAphe,a ed fin.; by Straitly throwing one on
th run i dbr king•i
I4lehtlen,.ther *ill Ri,;ii6RtelqitA,;;-,, op; 6,
rnould like a Fairy Gift like that ." But Fairy Gifts are onl!,`
valuable as the possessors know how to make a proper use of
them. Riches, without content, are hut a source of misery
^IA be better to be poor for as a great
i5....-uisometttur , .1.41 saes,. . • • • • 7
and good genius wrt,te—
" Poor and content, is rich and rich enough."
It is not to be sur,posed, from this digression. that the old
Collide in tp,teStion made a bad use of their tiolden Eggs—far
frohi it. They:Were as exeraOary itt protrerity as they bad
been in adversity ; blit a,ne* generatien sitrati up,. tura the}
had Thiee rarif: sonsnlwcl44,tlpiii; - adoptjng q. bitinnerk, .of
k
bits
ti.t.oes; 'became. "Fist Youno. Mri" •.The t *td.reaembled
bits Grandfather, and was considered" by his brot era " rather
slcAr."

Now, how these young men became sharers in their Grand-
fathe,'s•Fairy Gifts—how they acted wisely or otherwise in
the di-posal of them—is all set forth in the opening of this
Christmas Pantomime.

• • TRANSFORMATTON.
Harlequin Mr. Charles Green,
(His First Appearance at this Theatre.)
Clown III. JAMS bought y:
(His First Appearante tit this theatke:)
Pantaloon
Columbine Miss M'Ginty.

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A GRAND /HORNING PERFORMANCE OF THE
, t
On SATURDAY NE„X'r, DECEMBER lard,
bt'f) ti
jj~Affintskion: Dress Boxes, 45.; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ;
Gallei y, Is.
The Box-office is open from Ten to Three Daily for securing
Seats in the Dress Circle and taking Private Boxes, which
may be had under the direction of Mr. George Weston.
Doors open at Halt-past Six, to commence at Seven.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
GREAT CHARLOTTE•STREET,
Pttitorittbt; Mt: W. CtIPEtARD.
bitAyb ComiFEirßigiiiag

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THIS EVENING (WEDN:ESDA 26'sft INOTANT,f
To-morrow, (Thursday) 27th; ihstaikt,,Eltidpy,f gBt4,ips.taiato.ptid
SaYurda-c;l9ttrimpint, wijl be proilentecl a Drania, en'itled
A JNIZOMAN'S WIT AND A WIFE'S STRATAGEM.
N a tc, r Carew Mr. J. C. Cowper.
Anne Carew Miss L. Gray.
After which,
THE NEW GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
xTITLED

LITTLE ioThEEP;

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itAhLttitig Aith TIM Mt., WHO toss HMI SnEEP.

The Scenery -of tine. pontomime painted by fir. t George
Dawson; the Properties, Sheep, 4.11.4 xmu,tti Ity Mr, Jenkins! ;
the,Bance.s arranged byl,l4ss Braman end Misa M'GintY the
Machinery by Mr. Cawdrey.,
i• • 'pi, t.• i'T, ~ ---
mg vtuts HISTORY OF LITTLE 80-PEEP.
•• , COMPriiiing the Incidents of the Pantomime.
Little 80-Peep was a pretty Shepherdess, residing in that
beautiful place called Arcadia. She was a very good girl, but
Mi. one fault; and that was, she would often fall asleep in
the day-time, when she ought to have been tending her sheep.
Her godmother, who was a Fairy, was very angry with her,
and tried to correct her, but in vain; till one day, a wolf,
who lived in a cavern near this beautiful place, having fallen
ih lqte with BoT-Peep and .been relected b)• her, out of revenge
resolved to Steal her Meet:),
.eiit Off, their tail ,s and hang then
pp on a tree tp dry. BO:Peep,. having and
asleep,
tendered the
,gtpalipg of,.her4theep niattei: for the
wolf, and his rompan',onti: Whild she Was Sleeping, her god-
mother ahoxioct to her, in a dream, the consequence o f
laxinoav „afid then there appeared to her a group of beautiful
phephoi:desses, who were living and playing, and dancing in
bgrove of laburnums, and were happy as the days were long,
ecause in their time they bad never been idle. When Bo-
Prep 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.
Phe then met with a cowherd, to whom the wolf had given
the chatire lachtt sheol, and With Whom she drove a hal'gain
for getting thank back, tails and all. When she had aceoms
li§ht d 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 shcpnerd, 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
by 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 immediate.), appeared in all het fair glory;
changed Colin into •Harlequin, 80-Peep into Coltitnhine, the
wicked Wolf into Pantaloon, his Cowherd inn) Clown. She
then told ho-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 130.1)cep did correct herself—was marr:eß to Colin, and
afterwards lived like the other shepheirdeeees=a, happy tta the
days were long,

TRAT.Stk-IRMATIOI4.
ilitrleinin , • • ••%.,. Mr. Wilson.
(His first appearance at this Theatre.)
ttiedin •• , Mr. J. F. Forster.
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YintalObri Mr. Appleby.
VolUmbine Miss Bramah.
A GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE of the PANTOMIME
On NEW YEAR'S DAY, JANUARY 1, 1/361.
Doors open at Half-past One, commencing at Two b'eloek.
Doors opened at Half-past Six, and the Performances com-
mence at Seven o'clock pretitely.
Admission—Dress Boxes, 3s. • Side Hexes, 2s. rd. ; Pit,
Is. 6d.; Gallery,. 6d. Second irlcc--Dreas Boxes, 3s. ; Side
Boxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, Is.
The Box-of ite is open from Ten to Three for stenring Seats
in the Dress Circle and taking Prittte ridxts *hit% 11111 y bc•
had ender the direction of Mr. Geo: Weston.

ROYAL COLOBSEtni THEATRE,
PARAIHMEO.IREET, LIVERPOOL.
Sole Pitpi-iota MR. HEATn.
Alithohsed to Pektonn Pieces of the Dramatic Authors' Society.
HIS hVEN IN G (WEDNESDAY), THE 26TH INSTANT,
And EN•ety Evening until further notice, the performances to
commence with the popular Drama entitled
N0T111.4 VENTURE NOTHING WIN.
MR. Ws 'SVALFORD'S AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT.

After which,
THE GRAND NEW COMIC PANTOMIME,
ENTITLED

BLUE

BEARD;

OR,
HARLEQUIN AND THE QUEEN OF PEACE AND
FAIRY LAND.
_ _

The Scenery of the Opening Burlesque and Grand Transforma-
tion Scone 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 Propel ties
by Mr. Hunter, &c. The Masks, &t., 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.
Plor etta Mrs. Irwin Gardiner.
TRANSFORMATION.
Harlequin Mr. Saville.
Columbine Miss Saville.
Hatieq'uina Miss S. Richardson.

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Pantaloon Mr. Goodehild.
MORNING PERFORMANCES TIM DAY (MONDAY),
AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, 26rft INST.

Doors open at Six o'clock, to commence at Half-past Six
Admission :—Front Boxes, Is.; Promenade and Gallery, Gd. ;
Pit. &I.

TEUTONIC HALL, LIME-STREET.
rms EVENING (Boxing Night), and TO-MORROW
(Thursday), the 27th instant.
MORNING PERFORMANCE THIS DAY, at Tbree.
The celebrated Female
CHRISTY MINSTRELS
Wilt give their
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
ENTER TAINMENT
OF REFINED NEGRO MUSIC)
Consisting of Songs, Duetts, Glees, and Choruses, harmonised
with Anecdotes of the most laughable character connected .n ith
the Negro Race of the West and Southern States, arranged by
the f'rst Professors of America.
Admission :---First-class Seats, Is. ; Second-class Do., Is. ;
Third Class, 6d. Children and Schools Half-price to Front and
&cord Seats,
Doors open at half-past seven, commence at Eight, Car.
riages or,:tered at Ten.
Manger ..Mr. Alec. Palmer. l Secretary... Mr. J. Erskine,

'T AR COMMERCIAL H 0 TEL
AND CONCERT ROOMS,
WILLIAMSON-SQUARE, LIVERPOOL,
(OPPOSITE THE THEATRE ROTAL.)
SOLE PROPRIETOR MR. E. BRAHAM.
MANAGER MR. J. SIMMONS.
THE OPERA COMPANY IS COMING.
Immense success of Miss MARIE POISON. Engagement
of Miss EMMA WHITFIELD. from the Theatre Royal, Dub-
lin. The two great Comic Singers, Mr. J. li. SPIE RS
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 a: this Establishment can be obtained of Mr.
Simmons.

ALBANY CONCERT HALL,
34, LIME-STREET.
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mart fashionable and unique Concert Hall in Liverpool.
Lessee and Manager Mr. LOFTHOUSE.
ADMISSION FREE.
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION!
NEW ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAYS I I
The Lessee has much pleasure in announcing that he has,
at a considerable expense, succeeded in engaging those cele-
brated Artistes the SISTERS JANET wad LEONORA
RICHARDS, Serio-comic Vocalists and Dancers, and Messrs.
EDWARDS and WELLS, the original Al:oany Minstrels and
Delineators of Negro Life, who will have 'che honour of making
their First Appearance this present Mr,nday, supported by the
following array of talent :---Miss D GNSMORE, 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'Daacer.

THE BAND.
Leader
Pianoforte Mr. G. W. GODDARD.
Harpist Mr. T. WELLS.
Cornet Mr. J. YARWOOD.
Concert commences at Six o'clock punctually.
THIS DAY, and erery day during the Holidays, there
will be a FASHIONABLE AVTERNOON PERFORMANCE,
commencing at TWO O'CLOCK, for Ladies and Gentlemen,
Although this Star Company is attendant with enormous
expense, the Admission w;.11 be Free as usual.

CANTERBURY -HALL, RICHMOND-STREET,
(TWO DOORS FROM WILLIAMSON...AQUA/MO
FRO
RI
MR. 'ARK BRAHAM; Acrirra MANAORR,
XL J. A. BROW',gE ; CHAIRMAN, MR. J. C. MACKAY.
First Ap
The following T alented Artistes will appear nightly:—
pearance and Brilliant Success of
Miss EMILY SANDERS,
Characteristic Vocalist and Danseuse.
Miss FLORENCE BALFE,
Soprano and Operatic Duettist, from the Rotundo Concerts,
Dublin,
Miss SAULAN,
The celebrated Bravura and Ballad Vocalist.
Mr. FRANK MATTHEWS,
One of the best Comedians of the day.
Mr. BROWNE,
The eD Anent Bitritcale, from Manchester and Glasgow Concerts.
Mr. R. SHEPPERD
Will preside at the grand Piano-forte and Alexandra's
Percussion Harmonium.
o.meert will commence each evening at Seven o'clock. N. 8.-,
For Gentlemen only. Admission Free. All Refreshments of
0‘12449T cralit7o.

WASIII; iG FOR THE 101 ,LION I
tilrime-wAoßrnPEanßd no, ELVETREES' SOAP POWDER.
Ms unrivall Rd preparation entirely supersedes the
day. HA' v fortunately obsolete process of a family
washing
regenerator of this , &PER T'WEINETREES, the great modern
relic of the past, has invented his renowned
SOAP POWDER all that is required is to boil the
twenty clothes m t `whereby
11411tes and hang them up to dry. Patentee,
Harper Twelvet pees. the Great Steam-works, Bromley-by
Bow, London, E, siad by all Grocers and Druggists.
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