The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-19 00:00:00

THIS EVENING, FEB. 19,

Win be presented THE LADY OF LYONS. Principal charac-
ters by Mr. T. Mead, Belton, A. lounge, Hall, and Worrell; Misses
Marriott, Johnson, and Mrs. Selby.
To be followed by the entirely original, extraordhiary, 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 Baked In a Pie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Moist,. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The sxtraordinai 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. Halliard. 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 Diabolicals in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fame,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Can. Good Humour, Miss Alder ;
Llghtheart .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," &a.), Miss Roalna
Collins. The receipt given to make a good pantomime, and its con-
coction accordingly. Cottage ~3t* Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves.
"Sing a song of Sixpence,
" Pocket full of rye,
"Four-and-twenty blackbirds,
" Baked in a ple."—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.
Boleno ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Limbs, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry,
(Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c.
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, Kine,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayler, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Evens, John Levines, S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphies. 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 Too, Loodle Loodle,
Ecc. 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 ; Bundle
of Weed, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue ; Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Rolling Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. De 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
snd Mr. Sneezums ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum ; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Zests, 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-
rifle Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes_ areat
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutsue in
the Province of Pickles (by Sunset).—Chutnie (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Facies ; 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 Moleno. 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, and " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. —Harlequin, M.
Milano; Columbines, Mdlle. Bolcno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole ; Sprite. Herr Moleno ; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Boleno (his 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, Sinockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed ; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman Al, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of tho
Great Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old, turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey

Rhubarb—A Cpssack—Pure Circassian Cream—How_yne

Sham 11l 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—Clod chows his high attachment to the
Pole—Sudden Rise in Porter—An M.T.M.P.—A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock—A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
—A Mill, a *gilt, 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 Werld—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—
and Extraordinary case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office, and Pursell's
Biscuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.—" Cp-
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A Bolster
for one and a Lobster for two—A Museulman and a Man for a

Muscle—Duty and Castom —A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake—
First Edititn 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, Cutemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Strutalorg, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; Boareiman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of

Somerset-horse.—Here we are—Merry Christman and a Happy

New Year —High Prices and Low Prices—Manchester Stuff—Ene-
lish Comforters—Stocks on Hand and Handsome Stocks—Ford's
Eureka Shirts--Reform in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks—Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.--Hosier, Mr. Stocken ; Shopfnan, Mr. Early-
lutrd ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Soyer ; Kiteltemnalds, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers--Soyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives and Forks ?—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 (Soper, or rather Shakspeare)—Teo Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated Page of the History of England.—Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Juliien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
doable bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partant pour la eyrie," and "Pule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sina
the spirited patriotic effusion, published in "Blackwood's Magazine"
for December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grena-
dier Guards, when the men get some drink for the first time at
Balaklava, Sept. 28th :
" Come all vou 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 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
Flectrie Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ceil never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission :—Stalls, ss. ; dress circle, 45.; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 3s. ; second price, la. 6d. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, is.;
.ower gallery, Is.; second price, 6d.; upper gallery, 6d.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d., 155., 215., and upwards. Doors open at half-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 shortly be produced : —The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. ; a Drama, by Dion Bowel-
eault, Esq.; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq. ; an Adaptation from
efeyerbeer's Opera, L'Etoile du Word, with new scenery, properties,
and effects; to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
son) of Black's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL ILAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING. FEB. 19,
Will be performed the Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET.
Romeo, Miss Cushman ; Juliet, Miss Swanhorough.
Fc flowed 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,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby; ColumWne, Miss M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING, FEE. 19,
Will be presented Le original adaptation of Casimir Inelayigne's
Historical Play, entitled LOUIS TIIE ELEVEINTIL. Principal
character by Mr. C. Kea*.
After *filch will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw.
Ilarlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Desborough.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
ring DAy —Morning 44 min.after 3 I Evening 4 min.aft. 4
To-Mossow Morning 26 niin.after 4 1 Evening 46 lain. aft. 4