The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-29 00:00:00

Mr. W. Cooper.
Mrs. R. Power.
After Which,
A• GRAND .COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
(Writ' en expressly for this Theatre), entitled
HARLEQUIN- -AND THE BLACK HEN ;
OR, THE MET' OE TIIR-OpLIAN
Tne.oiiettlire,iinditiititi to IA Opening, and thb Musit of the
Comic Sceves, conibosed, .telcbted, and arranged by 1111.1,
DUNCANSON. Thl3 Scenery of the Paittoiiiiihe detigiied
and painted by Wt... GEORCit DAWSON; Assisted by MR.
PENN. The ;Ifirabinery . CAWDRE.Y.*The Proper-
lietbv itg.NRITAS: The Diesies 'by ;MR. and MRS.
• E S. Thb '*hole of the Dances arranged by MISS
.t• NT 'and MISS BRAMAII. The action of the Eallet
Arranged by. MISS M‘GINTY. . • ,

STORY OF TILE PANTOMIME. • •
At that well-known period, " a long time ago," in a country
village, situate in a remote part of Faneyland, 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 nd doubt they would have obtained
it. • As it was, they were rewarded for the tiingularity of their
wedded happiness by having a present of Eggs Made, them
by a Good Fairy. It must not be imagined that these Eggs
were simply Eggs, to be eaten and then. throWn away: ,No
these Eggs were Fairy Eggs; all made df Gold, and possessed
this singular property=-that *at the Owner of them
could have ',Whatever he asked for, by simply throwing one on'
the groiind and brblikink it. • -
The reatlel• bf these lines: will at once exclaim Oh, how
I Should like a Fairy Gift like that'!" But Fairy Gifts are only
imiliable as the possessors know how to make a proper uge of
them. Riches, without content, are but a source of misery
and disquietude ; it might be better to be poor, for as a great
and good genius wrote,- • ..

"Poor and content, is rich and rich enough•"
It is not to be supposed, from this digression, that the old
couple-in question made a bad use of their Golden Eggs—far
from it. They were as exemplary in prosperity as they had
been in adversity; but anew generation sprang up, and they
had Three Grandsons—two of them, adopting the manners of
the Wm's, became "Fast Young M' n." The third resembled
his Grandfather, and was considered by his brothers " rather
slow."

Now, how these young men became sharers in their Grand-
fathe,'s Fairy Gifts—how they acted wisely or otherwise in
the disposal of them—is all set forth in the opening of this
Christmas Pantomime.
TRANSFORMATION.
Harlequin Mr. Charles Green,
(His First Appearance at this Theatre.)
Clown Mr. James Doughty.
(His First Appearance at this Theatre.)
Pantaloon Mr. Sterne:
Columbine Miss M`Ginty.

THE SECOND GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE
ON SATURDAY NEXT, JANUARY s'nt.

Admission : Dress Boxes, 45.; Upper BOxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ;
Gallery, 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.

Y,AL A gi,pui THEATRE,
R OGREAT CIIARLOTTE-STREET,
Proprietor, Mr. \V. R. COPELAND.

THE NEW GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME.

THIS EVENING (SATURDAY), THE 29TH INSTANT,
And Evary Evening during the ensuing Week, will be presented
a Drama, en'itled
A WOMAN'S WIT AND A WIFE'S STRATAGEM.
Jasper Carew Mr. J. C. Cowper.
Anne Carew Miss L. Gray.
After which,
THE NEW GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
ENTITLED

LITTLE 80-PEEP;

OR,
HARLEQUIN AND THE GIRL WHO LOST HER SHEEP.

The Scenery of the Pantomime painted by Mr. George
Dawson; the Properties, Sheep, and Masks by Mr. Jenkins;
the Dances arranged by Miss Bramah and" Miss M'Ointy ; the
Machinery by Mr. Cawdrey.
THE TRITE HISTORY Or LITTLE 80-PEEP. •
Comprising the Incidents of the Pantomime.
Little 80-Peep was a pretty Shepherdess,. residingr-in that
• . beautiful place called Arcadia. She was a very good girls Mitt
had one fault; and that was, she would often 'listerp in
the day. time, when she ought to have beep tending her sheep.
. Mer 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
in love with 80-Peep and been rejected by her, out of revenge
resolved to steal her sheep, cut off their tails and hang them
up on a tree to dry. 80-Peep, as usual, having fallen asleep,
rendered the stealing of her sheep a very easy matter for the
wolf and his Companions. While she iVds sleepinir her Etidl
mother showed to her, in a &earn, the Bongeiti6niio f
laziness; and then there Appeared tti her a grtilli 6 beautiful
shepherdesses, who -Were living and Playing, and dancing in
a grove of labtriatima, 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 sheen had been
taken away. so she P‘. _
Tind -out determined to theni ;
wnen going 'along. what should she ,• see but the tails of all
her Met sheep hanging dp, side by shin, on a tree to 'dry.
efts theii filet vtiitli a COltherd, to whorti the wolf had given
the charge of her sheeji, and itith Whom Ahe drove a bargain
for getting "them back, tails and all. Whets she bad 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 abeptierd, 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 immediately appeared in all her it'air glory ;
changed Cohn into 80-Peep into Columbine, the
wicked Wolf into Pantaloon, bis Cowherd into Clown. She
then to'd 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
•t- afterwards lived like the other shepherdesses—as happy as the
days were long.
3i TRANSFORMATION.
harlequin Mr. 'Wilson.
(His first appeltranee at this Theatre.)
110: " • -Mr. J. F. Foriter.
Pantaloon- • • Mr. Appleby.
C • Miss Bramah.
KetliANti 11 ditiliNG PERFORMANCE of the PANTOMIME
tin NEW YEAR'S DAY,'JANUARY 1, 1861.
Preceded by the Farce of A PAIR OF PIGEONS. .
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, 3s. • Side Boxes, 28. ed..; Pit,
ls. 6d.; Gallery, Gd. Second Price—Dress Boxes, s. ; 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 Ma. HEATH.
Au thorised to Perform Pieces of the Dramatic Authors' Society.

THIS EVENING (SATURDAY), THE 29zit INSTANT,
And Every Evening until further notice, the performances to
commence with the popular Drama entitled
NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING WIN.
MR. W. WALFORD'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 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, Sm., 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. Aichardson. '
Clown Mr. R. Harrison.
Pantaloon - Mr. Goodohild.
Doors open at Six o'clock, to commence at Half-past Six
Admission :—Front Boxes, is.; Promenade and Gallery, 6d4
Pit. 3d.

OLAYTON-HALL, CLAYTON-SQUARE,
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY.
On MONDAY NEXT, the 31st instant, and following da, s,
01 MR. J. CARPENTER,
7lote CARPENTER FAMILY, and
• f MR. R. RUSSELL,
Will give their
VOCAL AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT,
Illustrated by a Grand PANORAMA, representing 10,000 miles
of Scenery; also,
ROUTE OF H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES.
THE CARPENTER FAMILY
Will, at each Entertainment; 'play Solos, Duets, &c., on the
Pianoforte, Violin, English and German Concertinas, Accor-
dions, Banjo, Guitar, &c., and sing a selection from the
following popular Songs, viz., ‘. I Love the Heights of
Brooklyn," " Nelly Gray," " Gently Down the Stream,"
"Where is Home," "Beautiful Star," "I am Ninety-five,"
" Gentle Annie," " Toll the Bell," " Beautiful Rainbow,"
&c. Also,
MR. ROWLAND RUSSELL,
The well-known Canadian and American Baritone,
Who will give a Descriptive Lecture, and sing a selection
from the following popular Songs, Pull Away Cheerly,r
" Rock'd in the Cradle of the Deep," "The English mi-
grant," "Far, Far upon the Sea." "Long Parted have we
Been," " The White Squall," " Death of Nelson," " The Old
Sexton," "Canadian Sleigh Song," &c.
To commence at Eight o'clock. Body of the Hall, Is.;
Reserved Seats, 2s. ; Gallery. 6d. Children Half-nrice.
Tickets may be had at the Hall, from Eleven till One o'clock
each day, and at Messrs. Smith's, Musicsellers, Lord-street.
MORNING PERFORMANCE on Wednesday and Saturday,
at Half-past Two. Doors open half an hour previous.

ALBANY CONCERT HALL,
34, LIME-STREET.
he most fashionable and unique Concert Hall in Liverpool.
Lessee and Manager Mr. LOFTHOUSE.
ADMISSION FREE.
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION!
NEW ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAYS !!
Presenting to the Public a Company with which, in strength,
beauty, and talent, the Management invite comparison and
defy competition. Nightly, as a proof of this, hundreds are
unable to gain admission. The Artistes engaged are :
The SISTERS JANET and LEONORA RICHARDS, Vocalists
and Dancers.
Messrs. EDWARDS and WELLS, the Albany Minstrels.
Mr. TOM GLEN,'Comic.
Miss DUNSMORE, Prima Donna:
Ir. CHARLES SANSOM, Comic 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 every evening, except
Saturdays, and then at Five o'clock punctually.
This Company is only engaged for a limited period, to make
room for other Artistes, who will be duly announced. Adrais-
Pion, as usual, Free.

CANTERBURY HALL. RICHMOND-STREET,
(TWO DOORS, PROM WILLIAMSON-SQUARE.)
PROPRIETOR, MR. MARK BRAHAM ; ACTING. MANAGER,
MR. J. A. BROWNE ; CRAIRMAN, 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, -
Soprano and Operatic Duettist, from the Rotundo Concerts,
Dublin.
Miss SAULAN,
The celebrated Brainara and Ballad Vocalist.
Mr. FRANK MATTHEWS,
One of the best Comedians of the day.
Mr. BROWNE,
The eminent Baritone, from Manchester and Glasgow Concerts.
Mr. R. SHEPPERD
_

Will preside at the grand Piano=forte and Alexandre's

Percussion Hannoniurn.

Concert will commence each evening at Seven o'clock. N. 8.--
For Gentlemen only. Admission Tree. All, Refreshments of
superior quality.

TAN LOWREY'S MALAKOFF MUSIC HALL,
_l_f CLEVELAND-SQUARE (bottom of Pitt-street).
Engagement of MR. and MRS. HUGHES,
The celebrated Comic Duetists.
MISS CLARKE Serld-Comic Vocalist.
MISS' HAGAN, the celebrated Sentilnental Vocalist.
GUS CONNELLY,
Comic Singer and Dancer, and the only true representative of a
Dancing Barber.
DAN, who is acknowledged by the Press •to be the best Irish
Comedian of the day, appears every Night at Ten o'clock.
CORNEY KANE, the Dublin Boy.
ADMISSION FREE!
Doors open at Seven, to commence at Half past Seven.
Ales, Wines, Spirits, &c., of the very pest quality.