The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-09 00:00:00

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CLERICAL, MEDICAL, and GENERA.L
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PROPRIETORS will
be held at the Office of the Society, on THURSDAY, the First day
of March next, at 1 o'clock precisely, at which meeting Five Direc-
tors and One Auditor (on the part of the proprietors) will be elected.
Any proprietor desirous of proposing a candidate for the office of
director or auditor, must send the name of such candidate to the
secretary, at least fourteen days before the day of meeting. The
ballot will commence at 11 o'clock and close at 2 o'clock.
An election of an Auditor (on the part of the Assured) will also
take place on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of February, between
the hours of 11 and 2 o'clock.
All persons assured for the whole term of life, and qualified to
vote, are hereby referred to the conditions endorsed on their policies
for information concerning the candidate to be proposed.
GEORGE H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary.
. 99, clreltSsell-street, Bloomsbury, London, Bth Feb., 1855.

DRAY-LANE.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduced Prices as nsual.-A Morning Performance every
Wednesday. at Two o'clock.
THIS EVENING, nB. 9,
Will be performed DOVES IN A CAGE.
After which, TOUCH AND TAKE.
To be followed by the entirely original, extraordinary, lite.
• MY. traditionary, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary
and fantastic domestic grand comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
JACK AND Ju.r„. or, Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Fie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The extraordinai y
properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. The choregraphic err o:gements by Madame Louise.
The overture and music composed and selected by J. H. Tully.
Leader, Mr. Hayward. The whole of the designs, models and sketches
furnished from the studio of Dikwynkyn, who for many weeks past
has been personally supervising their execution. The novel grotesque
burlesque opening invented and written by E. L. Blanchard, and ,1
the whole arranged and produced under the immediate superin-
tendence of Gtr. Edward Stirling. Principal ingredients in the 11
Christmas Bill of Fare : -The Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness.-Misanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Belford. Fog,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Qaarter-day (his Ministers of
Melancholy), Messrs. E. V. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load, E. V.
Day, E. V. Weight, and E. V. Bills. Azure Dlabolicals in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder;
Lightheart and Sunshine (her Attendants), Misses Honey and
Brown; Mrs. Glasse (the original " Cook's Oracle," and the well-
known adviser of the " First catch your hare," &c.), Miss Rosina
Collins. The receipt given to make a good pantomime, and its eon-
(section accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves.
"Sing a song of Sisceence,
" Pocket full of rye.
"Four-and-twenty blackbirds,
" Baked in a pie."-Ancient Nursery Legend.
Jack (the interesting hero of the olden story, who went up the hill
to fetch, Br-e.), afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano ; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine, Mdlle.
Bolen; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Lunis, and Richardson; Sssawberry. Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son. Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayier, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Evans, John Levines, S. Johnson, and Poberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphees. The Will and the Way-the Talismanic
Sixpence-The Change. Grand Ballet. Principal Dancers, Mdlle.
Therese and Annie Cushnie, Therese, Smith, &c. The Four-and-
Twenty Blackbirds, Masters Tweet Tweet, Toot Toe, Loodle Loodle,
&c. The Reading of the Will-
"J111 must not a husband take,
Till she a pie can make and bake."
Interior ears Cottage (by Moonlight).-Coal. Mr. Nobbs ; Bundle
of Weed, Mr. Halfpenny ; Coagreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue : Dutch Oven, Mynlieer Von Tan ; Rolling Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. Dc Bar ; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyer's Three-legged Iron Pot, Herr Potluck.. Cruet Castle in the
Table Cloth Territory (by Moonlight), and Golden Palace of King
Mustard.-King Mustard (afterwards Clown), Harry Boleno ; the
Empress Vinegar (afterwards Pantaloon), Herr Kohl ; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
and Mr. Sneezurns ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum ; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Zeats, Messrs. Indian Soy, Curry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalot, Sweet Herbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
bloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c.; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Nag. Grand Review-Ter-
rill,: Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes-Great
Progress of Jlll in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
fhe Province of Pickles (hy Sunset).-Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Fact s; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gil,-
kias, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, Ike.; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of he Stupendous Salt *Mine (by Moonlight).-Salt
rock (a bright White Sprite), Herr Willikind Moleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Rock of Salt-Treachery of Vinegar
-Upsetting the Pall above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing The Emerald Temple of Salad.-Magical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination of the,
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
Milano ; Columbines, Mdlle. rioieno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole ; Sprite, Herr Willikind afoleno ; Clown, the
celebrated Starry Boleno (bis first appearance in London for
many years) ; Aerial Evolutionists, by the inimitable Italian
Brothers. The Turk's Head Public-house and Hairdresser's
Shop.-Hairdresser, Mons. Pomade ; Publican, Mr. Billy Williams ;
Customers, Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed ; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman AI, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of tho
Great Rugged Russian Bear-How he Whines after the Porte, which,
belng rather old, turns out somewhat crusty-A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb-A Don-e Cossack-Pure Circassian Cream-How one
Sham 111 makes all well-The Great Bear turns out a Great Boar
-Russian Attachment to Grease-Clown Cuts his Customer's Hare
and afterwards Dresses it a la Soyer-The Great Moustache Move-
ment-A Close Shave -Clown shows his high attachment to the
Pole-Sudden Rise In Porter-An ILT.M.P.-A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock-A Bona Fide Traveller-Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
Mill, a Hight, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great Ameridan Baby Show.-Arrival of the Infantry-Sudden
Squall-Ma's upon the Eve of Battle-General Attack-Awarding
the Prizes--Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings-The Prettiest Baby
in the World-A Model Baby and a Spirit Child-The Wonderful
Effects of Dr. De Jongh's Cod Liver Oil-Clown's Great Prize Baby
-Fresh Arrival of 300 more Babies-The Judge Confounded - Great
Uproar-An Unwelcome Visitor to a Ladies' and Juvenile Party-
end Extraordinary case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office. and Pursell's
31sealt Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.-" Up-
Me ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"-A Holster
for one and a Lobster for two-A ainssultnan and a man for a
Muscle-Duty and Custom-A. Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake-
First Edition and Second Edition-Left Out for Want of Room-
Press of the Privilege and Privileges of the Press-" Oh, what a
row, a runmus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Cutemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Coscy, Strutalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of
Somerset-house.-Here we are-Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year -High Prices and Low Prices-Manchester Stuff-Enn-
fish Comforters-Stocks on Hand and Handsome Stocks-Ford's
Eureka Shirts-Reform In the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks-Transferelay at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.--Hosier, Mr. Stocken ; Shopman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toldles. Soy-er's Magic Kitchen.-Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Boyer; Kitchenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsall ; Guard:l:nen, Corporal Longshauks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podzer. Cupboard Lovers -Soy er's Last Soup -
Where's the Knives and Forks S-Boilcd and TJnboiled Lob-
sters-Headless Swains-Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup-Clown
Gone all to Pot-Harlemen Cots well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled-Clown and Pantaloon in a Stew-A Regular Broil-
Thou comest in such an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
te thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspeare)-Too Many Cooks Spoil the
(Clown's) Broth-The scene finishes in a very spirited manlier.
An Illuminated Page of the History of England.-Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Jallien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
double bands of the Fliglish are French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partant pour la Syrle," and " Buie Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sing
the spirited patriotic effusion, published in "Blackweod's Ifagszine"
for December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grena-
dier Guards, when the men get some drink for the flrst time at
Ba kiss's, Sept. 25th :-
"Come all You gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,
And drink be health of those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
Then fill the glass, and let it pass, three times three, and one more,
For the twen"eth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four."
Vestibule of the Temple of Victory-. The Tribute of England to
the Brave Patriots. Distribution of Laurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and
Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific night of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ocil never before witnessed on the Erglish
stage. Admission :-Stalls, 55.; dress circle, 45.; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 35.; second price, Is. 6d. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is.;
.ower gallery, is ; second price, rd.; upper gallery, 6d.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d., 1.55., 215., and upwards. Doors open at halt past 6,
Performance at 7 o'clock. Half-price at 9 o'clock. The box- office
open daily, from 11 till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chatterton. Notice.-The following pieces are approved and in
preparation, and will shor.ly be produced :-The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. ; a Drama, by Dion Bourei-
cault, Esq.; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq.; an Adaptation from
Meyerbeer's Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects ; to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
son) of Glack's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 9,
Will be performed the Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET.
Romeo, Mi. s Cushman ; Juliet, Miss Swanborough.
Followed by the new grand Christmas Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
80-PEEP; or, Harlequin and the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Little
80-Peep. Miss L. Thompson; Harlequin, Mr. Chapin° ; Pantaloon.
me. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby ; Columbine, Wits M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. enemas KEAN.
THIS EVENING, Fin. 9,

Historical Play, entitled LOUIS THE ELEVENTH. Principal
character by Mr. C. Kean.
After which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw.
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Desborough.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 9,
Wlll be porfornted AGGRAVATING SAM. Principal character
by Dir. C. Mathews.
After which will be produced the new and original Fairy Extra -
*agnazo. entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET and THE BUTTERFLY.
To be followed ley TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
kolfj"lee'oPolt from 10 until 6.
agent for Private Boxes, Mr. Allcroft, 15, New-Bond -street.

Madame Celeste.
. pr6"li'varalCr• 11- Webster.—Directress, 11111ATRE ROYAL ADELPH[.
?M MIMING, FEL 9,
Will be perform S
ed anew and eripi
logue, and eatiell JOUST pitibiCnal Drama,
To be folloWed by -.
—ow Grand DIVERTISSE SIENT.
preceded by a Pro-
Alter which,. ZONA VIDle ItAirzta..xits.
To
BELLEwhich will be added the
Veree entitled THE RAILWAY
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ROYAL OLIIIIPIC TRZATRZ.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wtga
THIS EN ENING, FEB. 9,

Will be presented the new Comedletta, called TIT FOR
Which
.31-essrs, F. Robson, A. Wigan, and Miss Maaken ,inAlter which, a new Fairy Extravaganza. entitled TIM yaErtarf•
DWARF AND THE KING CF THE GOLD MINES. enar--ieW
by Mr. F. Robson, Miss Julia St. George, Miss E. Onnonde ,r_s
Marston, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan. P .11./311
To conclude with A WIFE'S JOURNAL.

ROYAL STRAND TIIEATRE.
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.

TUTS EVENING •
NVUlhaperformed the popular Burletta, OUR NELLY. Principal
Character, lusslicbccca Isaacs.
After N'
..ur esque, entitled, BRAVE.
which, a new Operatic l' lALO., ZO TUE

To conclude with-the Farce of the THREE PAIR, OF LOVERS,

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AIIPIIITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING,
9Gth Representation of the glorious Spectacle, the VATTLE of the
ALMA, the tremendous success of which has placed: it among the
wenderihl phenomena of the day.
Aner which, the unique SCENES in the CIRCLE, invented by Mr.
William Cooke.
To conclude with the Equestrian Comic Pantomime of GULLIVER
the LILLIPUTIA.NS ; or, Harlequin and Lritanni a-
°Pets from Eleven till Four. Stage Malinger, 3.1 r.
West. Acat,
ccake. a at j manger. r. W. 11, Cooke. EqueStrfe Director,
un.

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HIGH WATER AT LONDON EItIDGE.
rive DAY —Morning 11 min.after 6 Eveninp 3O min.aft. 6
T.)-110aaow—Morning 51 min.after 6 1 Evening LI min.aft. 7

THE WEATHER.-81111 OITICTE, Feb. 9.

TIERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
36 - highest since noon yesterday.
31—'owcst this morning and during the night.
33 —this day, at noon.
BAROMETER went clown to 29'74; now up to 29'97.
Arm), E.—Rather fresh and gusty, with cold, dull
weather. It snowed all day yesterday, and up to a late
hour. The cold was intense.

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