The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-29 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. -
Le.see, Mr. E. T. SMITH. —Acting Manager, or. Charles
Mathews,—Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby. fhe public is re-
spectfully informed that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for
the regular DR.a.MATIC aEASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T. Smith, on viondav, October 1, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Galer, Lucy Escott, Miss Lanza, and the Company will sing the
National Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Egg ptiau Drama, written by E. Fitzball, Esq., and which has for
xmcv .rds of IS months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
cal, and decorative departments of this theatre, will positively he
Produced, with the utmost regard to splendour and accuracy of de-
tail. In accordance with this resolution to secure the services, when-
ever available, of the most talented artistes of the day, the Lessee
has the greatest pleasure in announcing that he has engaged that
inimitable comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in a
series of new pieces, written expressly for him ; and to strengthen
the cast of which an engagement has also been made with the prin-
cipal members of the Lyceum Company. That distinguished tragic
actress, Miss Glyn, and that popular tragedian, Mr. Barry Sullivan,
Will be likewise found included in the arrangements of the forth-
Coming season, while the scenic department will be under the
Immediate superintendence of Mr. William Beverley. The Lessee,
In thus inviting attention to the long-promised Egyptian Drama,
which will be produced on Monday, October 1, feels it necessary
to state that, so connected as everything relative to Egypt is with
Mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare
neither trouble nor expenditure in order to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal and domestic history, habits, manners, and
customs of that extraordinary nation, at the Pharaonic period, and
to reproduce, as far as possib'e in scenic accessories, those colossal
masses of granite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose
enormous d mensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
fury of the elements, have been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and nrn-
ng sands which have been at once their tomb and their protection.
That nothina may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, ani illustr ,ted by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. Herodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries of
the Bfitish and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with Wu r authorities, have been carefully consulted to insure the
most rigid correctness in all the details and appointments; and in
thus reviving the associations of a people that upwardsexistecia
of
4,000 years ago the Lessee hopes to make the stage present
com-
bination of amusement and instruction hitherto unknown. Rather,
however, than speak himself of what has been done, he leaves the
laurels to be distributed by the public to those artistes who will
be found to have distinguished themselves, and confidently in-
to Judge of its merits and
'rites the critic and the antiquary
attest the fidelity of the most minute details. The ancient
an i ,modern authorities consulted by. and the whole of the
Egyptian accessories made and modelled under the entire
superintendence of Dykwynkin. The scenery, entirely new,
painted by Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
Aglio, and assistants. The gas fittings by James Palmer and as-
sistants. Th :striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Miss
Break .:and assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, &c., are all
new. -Yeeperty-Master, Mr. Needham, and assistants. To give
greater effect to which the orchestra (20 feet) will be covered and
added to the stage (the largest in the world). The incidental dances
arranged by Madame Louise. The overture and music by 11.
Laurent, Esq. Director, Mr. J. H. Tully. Machinist, Mr. Tucker
and assistants. The following artistes have been already engaged:
—Miss Glyn, Miss Anderton, Miss Cleveland, Miss M. Oliver, Miss
Talbot, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mrs. Selby, Miss Robertson, Miss
Wadham, . Miss De Vere, Miss Topharn, Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mr.
Stuart, Mr. C. Mathews, Mr. R. Roxby, Mr. E. Stirling, Mr. A.
Younge, tl r George Wild, Mr. Edgar, Mr. Swan, Mr. Vincent,
Mr. Robertson, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Craven, Mr. Templeton, Mr.
Laporte. The Ballet :—Madame bouise, Miss Rosina Wright, Miss
Charles, Mdile. Therese, Miss Smith, NI iss Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Corps de Baaet. The orchestra will be enlarged and complete.
A full and efficient chorus from the Royal Opera, and upwards of
310 auxiliaries will be employed in the procession and pageantries of
the Egyptian drama, presenting a coup d'ceil of surpassing magni-
ficence and grandeur, occupying the whole of the largest stage in
the world, the whole of the orchestra being converted into the stage.
In course of preparation a grand historical drama, by W. J. Robson,
Esq., author of " Love and Loyalty." The box-office, under the
direction of Mr. E. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

ROYAL OPERA, DRURY-LANE,

Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed LUCIA DI L4MMERMOOR. Characters by
Messrs. Elliot Ogler and H. Brabam, and Miss Lucy Escott.
Followed by the National Anthems of France and England, by
the whobt strength of the Operatic Company.
To conclude with THE DAUGIITER OF THE REGIMENT.
Characters by Messrs. Williams and Haltord, and Misses Forrest
and Dyer.
Prices of admission :—To the two galleries. 6d.; second circle of
Boxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 2s. 6d.; stalls, 45.; private boxes to
admit two persons, 10s. 6d.; four persons, one guinea. Box-office
pen from 10 to 6 daily.
Doors open at Half-past Seven. Commence at Eight.

ATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, THE PRETTY GIPSEY AND TIIE BULL.
FIGHTER.
To be followed by THE SULTAN.
To which will be added ONLY A HALFPENNY
Followed by a Spanish Ballet.
To conclude with JOHN JONES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.

Lessee, Mr. J. 11. Anderson, 18, Norfolk-street, Strand.
THIS EVENING,

Will presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, NIAGIC and MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by Professor Anderson.

Prices of admission:—Private Boxes, I/. lls. 6d. and 11. Is. ;
Orchestra stalls, 4s. Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,
Is.; Gallery, Gi. No Half-price. Box-odlze open from 11 to 5
daily.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Ce'este.
THIS EVENING,

Will be perforand VCCTORINE. Characters by Messrs L Mur-
ray,, C. Seiby. P. Belford, Wright, Psrselle, &c.; Miss Woolgar
Mrs. L. Murray, &c.
Atter which, HOW'S YOUR UNCLE ?
To conclude with SEEING WRIGIIT.

rOY kL STRAND THEATRE.

Under the direction of Mr. Payne.

THIS EVENING,
•
Will ho performeit THE CROWN PRINCE; or, The Buckle of
Brilliants.

After which, the Spanish Dancers.
'To be followed by TUE BIIIIP OF BENEVOLENCE.
To which will be added LES ALLIKS.
Followed by TUE GALICIAN FETE.
To conclude with STAGE STRUCK.

k4TLErS ROYA.T, AMPHITHEATRE.
%ewe and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
First Week of a New Military Spectacle.

THIS EVENING,
The P ALL of SEBASTOPOL ! written by J STOCQIIELEB, Esq ,
flu lv realising that glorious event. Mr. William Cooke's matchless
stua of horses. The ring and stage in one vast battle-field ; a host
of auxillaric,s . the Storming the Malakhoff, and every important
event carefully represented.
After which the SCENES in the CIRC '.E, with the Champion
aulter and the Premiers Vol tlgeurs du Monde.

tOT. from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
W.it.. acting ,rtnager. Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
Air. W. Cooke, jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

TEriii DAY—Morn. F rain. aft. 3 —Evening 10 rain. aft. 4
To-Nfoanow —Moru.s2 min. aft. 3—Evening 10 min. aft. 4

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, Sept. 29.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.

CB h zhest since noon yesterday.
this morning and during the night.
C3—this dal, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29'60—falling.
-YD, S.—Light breeze, cloudy and overcast. A good
de'al of rain fell last night.

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LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1855.

What will be the next move? That is the
question in every mouth, and the probable solu-
tions of the important and interesting problem
are canvassed with intense anxiety. A profound
silence is maintained on the subject from those
qualified to return authentic answers. The ma-
gical wires remain unused, or at least the infor-
mation obtained therefrom is not suffered to
transpire. There are consequently various ru-
mours in circulation, some of which may, and we
will add ought to be well-founded. But while
such profound mystery is maintained at head-
quarters it is impossible to speak with any de-
gree of certainty respecting these stirring events.
One thing appears tolerably cle .r, that any decisive
result, whether for good or for evil, would be
forthwith communicated. • As we yesterday
Stated, it is utterly impossible that any great
event could have occurred without the Govern-
ment being in possession of the fact. The chief
reason for its silence is clearly to prevent the
enemy from obtaining any information from
the' English Journals, of which he might
take undue advantage. But if there had
been an encounter of any description the
reason would cease, and the intelligence would
naturally be forthwith given to the public.
•‘ That reinforceMents have been despatched to
ripatoria is by no means improbable. It is the
c")''l'se which we long since suggested, and which
quid
naturally occur to the mind of any efficient
Oeneral, who had authority to carry his concep-
tions into execution. That the augmented gar-
rtion /night have made a demonstration by occu-
pying advanced positions is also likely. But
if there had been a sharp contest, whether it was
favourable to the Russians, as alleged by some of
our c‘mteniporaries on alleged Muscovite informa-
tion, • or to the Allies, as asserted by others on
pimilar grounds, the Government would have
heard of it some way or other, and the people
Would not be annoyed by canards calculated only
tor—the fam.'lY. of "Apella, the Jew," the " Royal
Marines," or • other persons of unbounded credu-
lity 1 When we take,into consideration the ap-