The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-16 00:00:00

DRITRY-LINE.--.Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduced Prices as nsual.—A Morning* Performance every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.
THIS EVENING, JAN. 16,

her Majesty's Servants will perform TIIE BLIND GIRL, in two
acts; characters by Messrs. T. Mead, Belton, A. Young., Miss
Marriott, &c.:

Af,er which, TUE DEAD SHOT,

To be followed by the entirely original, extraordinary, lite-
rary, traditionary, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary
and fantastic domestic grand comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
JACK AND JILL; or, Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Raked in a Pie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper. Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The extraordinal y
properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. The choregraphic arrangements 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
the whole arranged and produced under the immediate superin-
tendence of Mr. Edward Stirling. Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas Bill of Fare :—The Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness.—Misanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Raiford. Fog,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Quarter-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, 31iss 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 con-
coction accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves
"Sing a sons of Sixpence,
" 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, &c.), 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 Cliflord, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Larne, and Richardson ; Strawberry, 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. Rex, Taylor, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Evans, John Levines, S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphees. The Wel 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 Too, Loodle LoOdle
&c. The Reading of the Will—
,
"Jill must not a husband take,
Till she a pie can make and bake."
Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).--Coal, Mr..Nobbs ; Rundle
of Wood, Mr. Halfpenny ; Conereve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue ; Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tau ; Roiling Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. Dc Bar ; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyer's Three-legged Iron Pet, Herr Potluck. Cruet Castle in the
Table Cloth Territory (by Moonlight), and Golden Palace of King
Mustard.—King Mustard (afterwards Clown), Harry Bolen° ; the
Empress Vinegar (afterwa• ds Pantaloon), llerr Kohl ; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
and Mr. encezums ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Zests, Messrs. Indian Soy, Carry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalot, Sweet Kerbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
Illoaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c. ; Horse Radish
(from the King's statue), by a Racing Na;. Grand Review—Ter-
rific Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes—Great
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutneo in
the Province of Pickles (Isy Sunset).—Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Facis S ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, &c.; 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 Muleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Rock of Salt—Treachery of Vinegar
—Upsetting the Pail above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing The Emerald Temple of Salad.—Magical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, tied " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
Milano; Columbines, 31011 e. Bolen° and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikind 3foleno ; Clown, the
'celebrated Harry Boleno (his first appearance in Lenden 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 A 1, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of tho
Great Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Forte, which,
being rather old. turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb—A Don-e Cossack—Pure Circassian Cream—How one
Sham m 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 M.T.eI.P.—A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock—A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
—A Mill, a light, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great American 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 011—Clown's Great Prize Baby
—Fresh Arrival of 300 more Babies—The Judge Confounded - Great
Uproar—An Unwelcome Visitor to a Ladles' and Juvenile Party-
-end Extraordinary case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-oflice, and Pursell's
Biscuit Raking and Confectionery Establishment, Conthill.—" Up-
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A Holster
for one and a Lobster for two—A 3fus.sulman 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 rumpus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty ; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Catemnp; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Stratalong, 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—Eng-
lish Comforters—Stocks on Hand and Handsome Stocks—Ford's
Eureka Shirts—Reform in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks—Twister-day at the Bank, and General Ilolyday at
Somerset-berme—Hosier, Mr. Stocken; Shopman. Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Mona. Boyer; Kitchenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
• Drlppingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers —Soyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives and Forks P—Boiled and Unbolted Lob-
sters—Headless Swains—Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup—Clown
Gone all to Pot—Harlequin Gets 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
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspeere)—Teo Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated leage of the History of England.—Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Jullien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
double bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
"Pedant pour la Syrie," and "Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sine
the spirited patriotic effusion, published in "Iliackwood's Magazine"
for December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grena-
dier Guards, when the men got some drink for the first time at
lealaklava, Sept. 28th :
"Come all you gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,
And drink the 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 twentieth 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 Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup (leen never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission :—Stalls, ss. ; dress circle. 45.; second price, Os.;
upper circle, 35.;
lower second price, Is. 6d. ; pit, 25. ; second price, Is. ;
gallery, Is.; second price, rd.; upper gallery, 6d.; private
boxes 103
• vtt 15a, 215., and upwards. Doers open at halepast 6,
OPeprernorse at 7 caeleck. Half-prise at 9 o'clock. The box-office
daily, yorp 11 till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chatterton.notice.—The follower-, pieces are approved and in
preparation, and will shortly be prad"uced —The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanc
, —eq. ; Two Dramas, by A, Es
q. a Drama, by Dion Bourne-
cault
A. Harris, Esq. ; an Adaptation from
Meyerbeees Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery. properties,
and effects; to he succeeded by an English version (by Mr. lteynold-
son) of Olttek's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

TIIEITRE ROYAL HAYMIRKF.T.
Under the management of Mr. Backstone.
A JUVENILE NIGHT,
when the Pantomime Will he over at Ten o'clock precisely.
TIIIB EVENING, JAN. 16.
gackatoua Will be per‘rinet lIOX ANI) COX. Characters by Messrs
sari Cesinst,..o rarel Woolas.
Followed by I ha new gray i Chr,stmao Pantomime, entitled LI T T LE
80-PEEP; or, uarle.olin an-t the Girl Who Lost her Sheep. Little
80-Peep, Ansi L. Thompson ; Ur, Chapino ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby columbine, Miss M. Brown.
To condole. with A. FI3II our OF WATER.

LOYAL PIIINCEW3 THEATRE, OXFORD-wrttErr,
Under tl,e Management of Mr. Cussa.ts ICsax.
THIS EVENING, JAN. 16,
Will be presented the original adaptation of Casimir
Historical Play, entitled LOUIS TIIE ELEVENTIL Principal
elur actor by Mr. C. Kean.
After which will be produce,' a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled. lIARLEQULN BLUE-BEARD ; or. Tho Great Bashavr;
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huhn° ; Pantaloon) Mr. Paulo ;
And Columbine, Miss Desborough.