The Sun.
London, England, 1855-12-28 00:00:00

GOLD.

(After Holbien's celebrated Picture in Hampton Court Palace.)
Scene VI.
GRAND CORRIDOR IN THE CHATEAU,
Leading to the Bed-chamber of the Monarchs.
Four Fine Normandy Lassies, Six Feet Two Inches in their
Clogs.
Scene VII.
THE OUTSIDE OF BLONDETTE'S FARM.
Blondette (a village Rosiere so purely innocent, that she
sees no harm in having three lovers at a time, two of them
being kings)—Miss Emma Home.
Cocinelicot—a rustic youth, whose name being translated
• vide " Spier's Dictionary")
signifies "Poppy." Hey never-
tueless, the reverse of Soporific, being particularly wide
awake. (He is one of the three lovers alluded to, who does
not happen to be a king, and takes his measures accordingly"
—Mr. C. Brown.

Scene VIII.
The Abode of the Fairy Queen in
THE GOLDEN GROVES OF GOOD HUMOUR.
(By Mr. Wm. Beverley.)
Ile Fairy Queen
General Transformation.
Harlequin Mr. C. BROWN.
Pantaloon W. A. BARNES.
(The Transatlantic Pantomimist.)
Columbine
.1 s Clown The GREAT FLEXMORE.
ADULTERATION BUILDINGS, TURMERIC-ROW,
REDLEAD-SQU'AME. '
A WWI of Alo sad s St9m/Ach•4chv Or id. Winint &Ole!

The Purifying of Old Father Thames—The Invasion of
London—The Russians set the Thames on fire—Foreign Fruits
and British Stuffs—Odd Importation of Bear's Grease—Sar-
dinians and Zouaves—The Illustrated London News—The
Humours of Good Humour.

THB APOTHEOSIS OF YE BELLE ALLIANCE,
Designed by M. Guerin.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE.

Mourners at One Altar—Victors on One Throne. The Coro-
nation with the Coronals of Valour by the Genius of Victory.

MORNING PERFORMANCE, on Dec. 20, at

Two o'clock.

Treasurer, Mr. Hingeton, to whom the Superintendence of
the Auditorium has been entrusted.
The Box-office is now open,- under the direction of Mr.
O'Reilly. Private Boxes (which may also be taken at the prin-
cipal Libraries), 31. 35., 21. 25.,11. ls., and 12s. Grand Bal-
cony, 4s. Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d. Amphitheatre Stalls, 2s. Pit,
2s. Gallery, ls.
Half-price at Nine o'clock. Balcony, 35.; Upper Boxes
is. 6d. Pit, ls.; Gallery, 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.
Acting Manager, Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS.
Stage Manager, Mr. ROBERT ROBBY.
The Box office open daily, from Ten till Six o'clock, under the
superintendence of Mr. Edward Chatterton.
The REDUCED PRICES at this Theatre as follow :—Pri-
vats boxes, to hold two persons, 10s. 6d. (Es. for each person
extra) ; on the grand tier, one guinea ; proscenium and stage
boxes, 2/. 25.; galleries, 6d. and ls. ; pit, 2s. ; upper boxes,
Is. 6d. ; first circle, 2s. 6d.; dress circle, 3s.
MORNING PERFORMANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
at Two o'clock.
Mr. Charles Mathews in Two PiCCOEI.
On FRIDAY, Dec. 28th; and Saturday, 29th,
LITTLE TODDLEKINS.
Principal character by Mr. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, and Miss M. Oliver.
To be followed by (third time at this theatre)
TRYING IT ON,
in which Mr. Charles Mathews and Miss M. Oliver will ap-
pear. _ _

After which will be produced an entirely Novel and Original
Inductive, Instructive, Anti-Hypochondriacal, Periodical,
Episodical, Magical, ragical, Logical, Chronological, Gra-
phical, Chorographical, Philosophical, Cryptographical,
Parabolical, Symbolical, Rhythmical, Mimical, Academical,
Mechanical, Technical, Pyrotechnical, Historical, Harmo-
nical, Heroical, Typical, Allegorical, Metaphorical, Chime-
rical, Satirical, Historical, Metrical, Symmetrical, Lyrical,
Musical, Practical, Poetical, Whimsical, Fantastic, and Side
Shakespearean new
GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
Which for many for many weeks past has engaged the ex-
tensive and Unrivalled resources of this esta'ollshment, and
which will now appear under the additional, traditional,
and peculiarly suggestive title of
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE ; or, Harlequin King Nonsense
and the Seven Ages of Man.
The Sepnery entirely New, painted by and under the super-
intendeuee of Mr. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs.
James, Wilson, Gompertz, and numerous assistants.
The Machinery by Mr. Tucker and assistants. The Pro-
perties,,Dgcorations, &c., by Messrs. Needham, Glindon, and
others. The Tricks by Messrs. Roe and assistants. The
Choregraphic Arrangements under the direction of Madame
Louise. The Masks and Personal Appointments designed and
executed by the celebrated Dykwynkyn, Artist in Panto-
mimic Physiolognomy, and Photographic Delineator of
Elves, Sprites, and Goblins to the Court of Fairy Land. The
Overture and Music composed and arranged by Mr. J. H.
Tully. The Comic Scones by Harry Boleno, Glindon, and
E. L. Blanchard. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening in-
vented and written by E. L. Blanchard, Author of " Harle-
quin Hudibras," " King Humming-top," " Jack and Jill,"
&c. ; and the whole arranged and produced under the super-
intendence of Mr. Robert Roxby.
First of the Seven Ages--" The Infant."
HALL OF NURSERY RHYMES,
In the dominions of King Nonsense.
Heroes of Nursery Literature.
Jack Sprat, Mr. Eatnofat ' • Simple Simon, Mr. Tom Noddy ;
Little Jack Horner, Master Plummy • Little Bo Peep, Miss
Fortywinks ; Little Tommy Tucker, Master Singsong ;
Humpty Dumpty, Mr. Eggshell ; Little Boy Blue, Master
Blowhorn ; Old Mother Hubbard, Mrs. Leaveabone ; The
Cat and the Fiddle (from an original Kit-cat Portrait), by a
distinguished Player ; King Nonsense (the Ruler of a great
many Lines), Mr. Glindon ; Spirit of Common Sense (on an
occasional visit), Miss Fanny Reeves; Baby in Cradle, Little
Toddlekins ; Routine and Redtape (banished to Noodledom),
Messrs. Musty and Rusty ; Old Friends and New Faces—
" They have their Exits and their Entrances."
Second Age—" The School Boy."
" Then the whining school-boy with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly
to school."

VILLAGE OF PRETTYWELL,
with distant view of the Village Church and surrounding
country. —Early Morning.
Young Hopeful (afterwards Harlequin), Signor Verroni ;
Hobbedyhoy (his schoolfellow—afterwards Clown) Harry Bo-
leno ; Dr. Birch (the Village Schoolmaster—afterwards Pan-
taloon), Mr. G. Tanner; His Pupils, Masters Fagg, Bragg,
Wagg, Nagg, fig, Magg, Stagg, and Tagg ; Rosa (Ward to
" The Justice," and afterwards Columbine), Madame Bolen° ;
Miss Starch, Governess at " Mrs. Howdydo's Establishment
for Young Ladies," in the Village of Pre ttywell-cum-Thankye).
Miss Buckram ; Her Pupils—Misses Prattle, Rattle, Giggle,
Sniggle, Goggle, Joggle, Fangle, Dangle, Sidle, Ogle, Romp,
Flirt, Slypuss, and Simperwell ; Hobson (the Village Carrier),
Mr. Packer ; Bun-woman, Mrs. Goody.
Sums summed up somehow—School Forms and Ceremonies,
Lessons not Lessened, and Cartoons for Young England—The
Plnm Cake and the Seedy Schoolmaster—Working the Oracle
and Playing the Truant—How Young Hopeful wants to catch
a Fish, and how Hobbedyhoy contrives to hook it—How the
Schoolmaster tries the rod, and how well somebody catches
it—How Young Hopeful blows his own trumpet, and the
Young Ladies' Establishment comes out all two, to, two too
—a Game at Cricket and Dr. Birch bowled out.
Third Age— " The Lover."
" Then the Lover,
Sighing like furnace with woful ballad
Made to his Mistress's eyebrow."
BLACKSMITH'S FORGE AND ROAD-SIDE INN (Sunset).
Hebb and Nobb (the Village Blacksmiths), Messrs. Batter
and Clatter ; afterwards Sprites, The Brothers Elliot ;
Doublestout (Mine Host of the " Leather Bottle), Mr. Arfa-
nar f ; Cuminsir (Head Waiter), Mr. Readytongue ; Yeseer
and Noser (his Assistants), Messrs. Cut and Run ; Cook, Mr.
Bastewell ; Boots, Mr. Tizzy ; Chambermaid, Miss Bobaday ;
Seri cant Kite (a Recruiting Officer—afterwards Pantaloon),
Deulin Johnson ; " The Justice" (ono of the " Great Un-
paid"—afterwards Clown), Tom Matthews ; Flipper and
Flunkey (his Footman) Messrs. Cringe and Crawley ; Re-
cruits, Messrs. Gawky, Gaby, Grimm, Glumm, Gabble, and
Grinaway ; Fifer, Mr. Tootle ; Drummer, Mr. Rowdydow ;
Clodhopper and Chawbacon (Agricultural Labourers), Messrs.
Bumpkin and Joskyn.
The sparks from the anvil amorous and hammer-us—The
Iron struck whilst it is hot—The Lover's Sonnet—The Jus-
tice's tongue and course of True Love—neither running
smoth—" List, list, oh, list l"—which he does—The conse-
quences thereof, and how Serjeant Kite, being the Author of
a great Military Work, gets a good Review.
Fourth Age—" The Soldier."
" Then a Soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honoar, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the butble reputation, even in the cannon's mouth."
OLD ABBEY RUINS (Evening).
The Trysting nee and the Lover's Reverie—" Oh, there's
nothing hall so sweet in life as Love's young dream."
Dream on, good youth, and show the world awake,
The wondrots change that only love can make."
The Spirit of Love, Miss Wadham—Cupid (her Messenger),
Master Mischief,
Hope, Joy, Desire, Happiness, Truth, Delight, Rapture,
Romance, dic., bf Misses Richardson, E. Richardson, L.
Honey, &c.
Rapid, Mechanical, and Marvellous Scenic Metamorphosis,
revealing
THE ABODE OF LOVE.
Illumined by the llectrie Light of One Hundred Bright Eyes.
Grand Ballet dAmour —Principal Dancer, Miss Rosina
Wright, assisted b; Mdlles. Therese, Marian Lees, &c.
Fith Age—" The Justice."
" And then the Justice,
In fair romd belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances ;
And so he glays his part."
JUSTICE HALL IN THE OLD MANOR HOUSE,
TWILIGHT.
Farmer Whackstraw, Mr. Grumblewell ; Constable, Mr.
Hardatafe; Villagers, Messrs, Gape, Grin, Stare, Shiver,
Tremble, Delve, &c. A memorable Sentence and a recent
Period put to it —The Country Squire and the Effects of a
great Cause—Hove the Justice loses his Heir, and how the
Fugitives become bawlel after.
Sixth Age The Lean-and Kippered Pantaloon."
The Pained Cottage of CM 107 NV inter—Firelight. Old Age

THE LIVERPOOL and LONDON FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Capital, Two Millions. Established In 1835.
Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament.
Offices : 37, Castle-street, Liverpool ; 20 and 21, Poultry, London;
and 61, King-street, Manchester.

TRUSTEES.
Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart.
Adam Hodgson. Esq. I Samuel Henry Thompson, Esq.
DIRECTORS IN LIVERPOOL.
CHAIRMAN—T[IOW AS BROCK.I.EBANK, Esq.
DEPUTT-CHAIRMEN —Joseph C. Ewart, Esq., and Francis
Haywood, Esq.
Secretary—Swlnton.Boult, Esq.
DIRECTORS IN LONDON.
Chairman—MATTHEW FORSTER, Esq.
Deputy-Chairman—George Frederick Young. Esq.
Resident Secretary—Benjamin Henderson, Esq.
DIRECTORS IN MANCHESTER.
Chairman—SAMUEL ASLITOc, E8(1.
E. R. Lanworthy, Esq. James Aspinsll Turner, Esq.
Edward Tootal, Esq. I Thomas Wrigley, Esq.
Resident Secretary—R. A. Kennedy, Esq..
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Insurances may- he effected in this department on terms as low as
those of meet other Companies.
Farming Stock Insured at 3s. per cent., free from the conditions of
average, and allowing a Steam Thrashing Machine..
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Premiums received on New Business were, in 1853, 6,9131 ; and
in 1851, 10,9671.
Annuities Immediate and Deferred.
Bonuses guaranteed when the Policy is issued.
No Stamp Duty charged.
Prospectuses and further information may be obtained at the Offices
of the Company, or from any of the agents.
Persons whose Fire Policies with this Company expire on the 25th
instant are respectfully reminded that receipts for the renewal of the
same will be found at the Head Offices in Liverpool, London, and
Manchester, and in the hands of the Agents.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company.
GUARDIAN FI
ASSURANCE

No. 11, Lombard•

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'S, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
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John Martin, Esq., M.P.
Rowland Mitchell, Esq.
James Morris, Esq.
Henry Norman, Esq.
Henry R. Reynolds, Esq.
John Thornton, Esq.
James Titlloch, Esq.
Henry Vigne, Esq.
ITORS.
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Lewis Lloyd, jun., Esq. John Henry Smith, Esq.
George Keys, Esq., Secretary,
'Samuel Brown, Esq., Actuary.

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COMPANY,

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TORS.

DIREC'
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AUDI

LIFE DEPARTMENT.—Under the provisions of an Act of Par-
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the Profits, with Quinquennial Division, or a Low Rate of Premium
without participatidn of Profits.
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all participating Policies which shall have subsisted at least one year
at Christmas, 1859, will be allowed to share in the Profits.
At the five divisions of Profits made by this Company. the total
reversionary Bonuses added to the Policies have exceeded 913,0004
At Christmas last the Assurances in force amounted to upwards
of 4,240,0001.; the Income from the Life Branch in 1854 was more
than 200,000/. ; and the Life Assurance Fund (independent of the
Guarantee Capital) exceeded 1,700,0001.
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and West Indies, the British Colonies, and the northern parts of the
United States of America, have been materially reduced.
INVALID LlVES.—Persons who aro not in such sound health as
would enable them to insure their Lives at the Tabular Premiums,
may have their Lives insured at Extra Premiums.
LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro-
vided such Policies shall have been effected a sufficient time to have
attained in each case a value not under 501.
ASSIGNMENTS OF POLICIES.—Written Notices of, received
and registered.
Medical fees paid by the Company, and no charge will be made for
Policy Stamps.
Notice is hereby given, That Fire Polici es which expire at Christ-
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Sams, No. I, St. James's. street, corner of Pall-mall; or with the
Company's Agents throughout the kingdom, otherwise they become
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Losses caused by Explosion of Gas are admittei by this Company.

STAR PACKETS from the TERRACE PIER,
GRAVESEND, 9, 2.
BRUNSWICK WHARF. BLACKWILL, on the arrival of the
following Trains from Fenehurch-street.loU, 314, weather permit-
.

The Packets will call at the Rosherville. Greenhithe, Purtieet
and North Woolwich Piers.
To or from Gravesend and 10d. .. ls. 2d.
Gravesend and Blackwell or Woolwich Bd. .. Os. W.
Erith and London.• • • • • sd. os. 10d
, Erith and Blackwell or W001wich...... sd, Os, Bd.
between Gravesend and Intermediate Piers., Os., Bd.
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