The Sun.
London, England, 1855-12-04 00:00:00

QMITH'S GRAND BAL MASQUE at DRURY-
LANE, for the MILLION.
Reduced prices, but increased amusement.—Promenade, 7s. Gd. ;
private boxes, for two persons, 10s. 6d.; for four. one guinea ; djess
circle, 2s. 6d. ; boxes and galleries, is.
Mr. E. T. Smith, Lessee, respectfully informs the Nobility, Gen-
try, and Public, that a GRAND BAL MASQUE will take place at the
above Theatre on WEDNESDAY, December 12, on a scale of mag-
nitude and expense never before attempted. A superb salon de
danse, 400 feet in length, embellished and decorated with illuminated
bowers, variegated lamps, and novel devices. Enlarged orchestra,
well-appointed masters of the ceremonies, all the new dances, music,
kc. Tickets, 7s. 6d. each. to be obtained at the principal music-
sellers and librarians, and at the theatre. Several thousand varie-
gated lamps, by Duffell. The whole of the novel gas fittings under
the superintendence of Idr. Jones, of Bow-street, assisted by Mr.
Palmer. The decorations by Dickwynken, assisted by Mr. Need-
ham. The Bowers and scenery arranged by Mr. Tucker. The re-
freshments by Messrs. Scott and Watling, of Piccadilly and Pimlico.
Masters of the Ceremonies under the direction of Mr. Jarvis. The
police under Superintendant Hancock. The Box-office under the
superintendence of Mr. Chatterton.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee. Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING.

Will be performed the comic drama call:41 USED UP.
Followed by LITTLE TODDLEICI YS. Principal character by
Mr. C. Mathews.
Madame Labarrere's Troupe of Lions, Bears, &c.
To be followed by NITOCRI3. Characters by Messrs. E. F. Ed-
gar, Stuart, B. Sullivan, G. Wild, C. Vincent, &c. ; Miss Glyn, Mrs.
Selby, Miss De Vere, Miss Anderton, Miss Cleveland, gcc.

THEATRE ROYAL, H tTaIARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE BUSY BODY. Characters by Messr3.
Howe, Chlppe,nda e, Rogers, W. Farren, and Buckstone ; Misses
Reynolds and E. Chaplin.
After which, the Spanish Dancers.
Followed by THE LITTLE THEA.SURE.
To conclale with JOHN JONES.

I:•')YAL PROMESS'i kTftE, OXFO/D-STREtT.
Under the Management of Mr. CRAILYAI Kats.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed HO M STOUT YOU'RE GE rTrx.G.
After which, KING HENRY THE EIGHTY!. Qu Katha-
rine, Mrs. C. Kean; Cardinal Wolsey, Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with A. GAME OF ROMPS.
Will be performed DON'T JUDGE BY APPE VI:INCE&
After which, the comely of EVERY ONE HAS 1114 FAULT.
Characters by Mrs 0. Kean, Aeqsrs F. Matthews, Earley, C oiler,
La-y, Ryder, and Fisher ; and Mrs D tly, Misses Heath, Murray
anti K. Terry.
To conclude! with TIIE MULETEER OF TOLEDO.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste. ;
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed JANE r P RIDE Characters by Messrs. B
Webster, P. Bedford, Selby, Bland, Moreland, Garden, C. T. Singh,
ant Relay ; Madame Celeste, Miss Mary Keeley,
To conclade with TWIG 71 KILLED.

ROYAL LYCEUM TIIEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. J. 11. Anderson, 13, Norfolk-street, Strand.
LAST WEEK BU C T
Increased Attractions, and success In equal ratio
THIS, AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'Clock,

Will be presented, with entirely New an,l 9ta4niflcent .Xppoint-
Meats, MAGIC and MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arra.il;el In two
parts, by Professor Anderson.
After which, the startlin4 Illustrations of Spirit-Rapping. HALF-
A' -IIOUR WI CR TdE SPER.ITA, being the most surprising and
I ntereeting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.

Revival, in an Improved form, of the astoundlor novelty whi.h
tutted London 10 years ago, the GRE A.T GUN TRICK!
Prices of alailssion:—Pr.vate 11)xes, 11. Ils. 61. and I/. 13. ;
Orchestra Stalls, 43.: Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Boxes. 21.; Pit,
13. ; Gallery, 6.1. No Lla!f-price. Box-off: Le open from 11 to 5
daily.

Oran(' Mo7ninz Performance on Satvdsy Next at Two o'Clock
Doors open at lialf-past One.

ROYAL 3T2AND THEATRK,
Under the direction of Mr. Payne.

THIS EVE NUM,
WM be performed GUY M iNNEHIgG.
After which, a SP_s..NISq LLET, by the Spanish Dancers.
To conclude with THE SOLDIER'S PER.

OLYNIPIC THEATRE.
THIS EVSNING.
Will be yoerrormel S r ILL WATZRS DEEP.
Fol'owed by £S REWARD.
To conclude with CATCHING A ILERNIAID.

A.STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager. Mr. Win. Cooke. '
Fir3t Night of a New Egaestrian Spectacle.
Last Week of Mademoiselle CLEMENTINE SOULLIER.
THIS EVENING,

First Week of an Equestrian rtacle called TURPIN'S RIDE
to YURK, or the Heir of Rookwo id, with the wh le of Mr. W. Cooke's
highly•tr;iined Horses, the celebrated "Ride," and the Death of
Black Bess !
Atter which (the List Week) Mlle. Clementine Soullier's perfor-
mance in the WONDERS of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with an 011 a Podrida of Amusements.

N.B.—F.atensive preparations an; making for the Christmas Dar-
icquinade.
,to=-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Equestrian Director, Kr. W. Cooke. jun.