The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-16 00:00:00

Just published, Bvo., price 4s. 6d., neatly bound !a cloth, 55.,
THE PATENT LAWS of ALL NATIONS ;
to which is prefixed a concise History of the Measure:
ad opted to obtain the Patent Law Amendment Act, 1853.
By Mr. E. J. HUGHES,

the Patent-offices, 123. Chancery-lane, London ; 17, Cron-street,
Manchester ; and 14, Clayton-square, Liverpool, where the work may
be procured.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.-
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.--Greed Opera, Ballet, and Musical
Entertainment. —The great success achieved by Signor and Madame
Gassier, and the artistes who have appeared under the recent direc-
tion of the Royal Opera, has induced Mr. E. T. Smith to enter
Into arrangements by which he has secured the services, for a
limited number of nights, of the eminent artistes who have already
appeared, as well as those with whom negotiations were pend-
ing. Under Mr. Smith's direction the THEATRE will OPEN
Tillf3 EVENING, May 16, with the opera LA SONNAMBULA
Allina, Madame Gassier; Rudolpho, Signor Gassier. After thv
opera a Grand Ballet will be produced, in which Mdlle. Palmyra,
tilt_ first danseuse at the principal theatres of the continent,
appear. In addition to the above distinguished vocalists, Mr
E. T. Smith has engaged, at a considerable expense, Madame Arga
and Signor Armandi, from the principal continental theatres, who
will make their first appearance in England at th's theatre on Thurs-_
day, May 17, in the opera of Norma. In offering such aninarl'aye
talent to the public at the following reduced prices, and
admissions, Mr.
conse-
quence of the great losses accruing from issuing free
Smith is determined to discontinue the practice, and rely solely on
the support of the public. Prices of admission :To the two gal-
leries, 6d. ; second circle of boxes and pit, Is. ; dress circle, 2s. 6d. ;
sta'ls, 45.; private boxes to admit two Per socns, from 105.
10 to 6 dal y ; 6d.; four
fileper-
sons, one guinea. To be had at the box-o
and of the principal librarians and rausiesellers. Doors open at
half-past 7, and commence at 8 o'clock.
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THE A THE - ROYA.L, DRURY - LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—The GarAY DERRY DAY Bei
MASQUE, May 23.—Mx. Smith announces to the nobility, gentry, and
public this Grand Fete, on a scale of magnitude and expense never
before attempted. A superb Salon de Danse of 400 feet In length,
embellished and decorated with illuminated bowers, variegated
lamps, and novel devices. Enlarged orchestra, i
wel--aPPOinted Mas-
ters of the Ceremonies, all the new dances, music, &c., forming i
coup d'ceil of attraction and splendour without parallel. Tickets',
10s. 6d. each, to be obtained at the principal muslcsellers' and libra-
rians' ; and at the theatre.

LYCEUM THEATRE.-MADAME ANNA
THILLON'S FAREWELL of the STAGE will commencc.,
THIS EVENING, May 16, with Auber's celebrated Opera, THE
CsowNAmosina. Caterina, Madame Anna Thillon ; supported by
Miss J. Bleadon, Messrs. Leffler, 0. Sinners, Bowler, and T. Wil-
liams. with a complete Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by M.
Thillon. To conclude with a new Grand Ballet Divertissement.
Drees Circle, 58.; Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 23.; Gallery, Is. Private Boxes,
21. 2s. Tickets and places to be had at the Box-office from 11 till 6
daily ; and at Mr. Allcroft's Office, 15, New Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Bnekatone.

THIS EVENING.
Will In performed the new Play, entitled THE ACTRESS OF
PADITA.

ift.,ervrhich, a new Extravaganza, called THE NEW HAT-
IT SPRING MEETING, 1855.
To conclude with MAKE YOUR WILLS.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHA.m.ria KERN.
THI3 EVENING,
Will be performed AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY.
To ecnelude with KING HENRY THE EIGHTH. Queen Ka-
tharine, Mrs. C. Kean ; Cardinal Welsey, Mr. C. Kean.

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

Will be performed the comedy of PAUL PRY. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. C. Selby and Wright ; M. Keeley, Airs. L.
Murray, and Miss Woolgar.
After which, THE FETE OF N.' TIONS..
To conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING.

Will be performed STILL WATERS MTN DEEP. Characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, G. Vining, Danvers, Miss Maskell,
and Mrs. Melfort.

To be followed by the Fairy Extravaganza, called T El E YELLO
DW ULF AND THE KING OF THE GOLD MINES.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Cnier the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed OUR TELLY.

After which, KING QUEER AND lIIS DIUMITERS THREE.
To conclude with SALLY SMART.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING.
Those EQUESTRIAN PERT() tMANCES which eclipse those of
every Establishment in the world.
Also, an Interesting Ilippodramatic Spectacle called, THE FIELD
AGAINST THE FAVOURITE
After which, the matchless SCENES in the CIRCLE, executed by
first-rate artistes, including Mr. J. Henry Cooke
To conclude with the Ballet of KATE KEARNEY, or, the Lakes of
Killarney.
Vas: preparations are progressing for a magnificent spectacle at
Whitsuntide.

Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Kr. w. Cooke, jun.

lIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Taut DAY —Morning 48 min.a.fter 1 I Evening 9 min. aft. 2
To- 4ons.ow —Morning 29 min.after 2 I Evening 49 min. aft. 2

TED WRA,THBR.—Sus Omen, May. 16.
Tamtowarna, TRB SRADZ.
51—highest since noon yesterday.
45 —lowest this morning and during the night.
52—this day, at noon.
Beam/3mm, 29'81.
WIND, N.N.E.—Moderate, with dull weather.

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