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

VENDER.

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.

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

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

MORNING PERFORMANCE, on SATURDAY, Dec. 29, at

Two o'clock.

Treasurer, Mr. Hingston, to whom tho 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), 3/. Ss., 2/. 2a., and 12s. Grand Bal-
cony, 4s. Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d. Amphitheatre Stalls, 2s. Pit,
2s. Gallery, is.
Half-price at Nine o'clock, Balcony, 34„; Upper Boxes
ls. 6d. Pit, is.; Gallery, 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.

Actin Manager, Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS.
Stage Manager, Mr. ROBERT ROXBY.
The Box office open daily, front Ten till Six o'clock, under the
superintendence of Mr, Edward Chattorton.
The REDUCED PRICES at this Theatre as follow :—Prl-
rate boxes, to hold two persons, 10s. 6d. (Is. for each person
extra) ; on the grand tier, one guinea ; proscenium and stage
boxes, 2/. 2s. ; 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 Pieces.
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-Hypochondriaoal, Periodical,
Episodical, Magical, Tragical, Logical, Chronological, Gra-
phical, Chorographical, Philosophical, Cryptographical,
Parabolical, Symbolical, Rhythssioal, 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 establishment, 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 Scenery entirely New, painted by and under the super-
intendence of Mr. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs.
James, Wilson, Gompertz, and numerous assistants.
The Machinery by Mr. Tucker and assistants. The Pro-
perties, Decorations, &e., 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. 11.
Tully. The Comic Scenes by Harry Helene, Glindon, and
E. L. Blanchard. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening in-
vented and written by E, L. Blanchard, Author of " Harle-
quin Hndibras," " King Humraing•top," " Jack and Jill,"
ese. ; 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 ;
liumpty 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 Redtaps (banished to Noodledom),
Messrs. Musty and Rusty; Ohl 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, Lessg,
Magg, Stagg, and Tagg ; Rosa (Ward to
" The Justice," and afterwards Columbine), Madame Bolono ;
Miss Starch, Governess at " Mrs. Howdydo's Establishment
for Young Ladies," in the Village of Prettywell-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
Plum Cake and the Scody Schoolmaster—Working the Oracle
and Playing the Truant—How Young Hopefulwants to catch
a Fish, aid 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-
narf ; Cumiusir (Head Waiter), Mr. Readytongue ; Yesser
and Noser (his Assistants), Messrs. Cut and Run ; Cook, Mr.
Bastewell ; Boots, Mr. Tizzy; Chambermaid, Miss Bobaday ;
Serjeant 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 !"—which he does—The conse-
quences thereof, and how Serjeant Kite, being the Anther 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 honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation, even in the cannon's mouth."
OLD ABBEY RUINS (Evening).
The Trysting Place and the Lover's Reverie—" Oh, there's
nothing half so sweet in life as Love's young dream."
" Dream on, good youth, and show the world awake,
The wondrous 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, &c., by Misses Richardson, E. Richardson, L.
Honey, &c.
Rapid, Mechanical, and Marvellous Scenic Metamorphosis,
revealing
THE ABODE OF LOVE.
Illumined by the Electric Light of One Hundred Bright Eyes.
Grand Ballet d'Amour—Principal Dancer, Miss Rosina
Wright, assisted by lines. Therese, Marian Lees, &c.
Fifth Age—" The Justice."
" And then the Justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances ;
And so he plays his part."
JUSTICE HALL IN THE OLD MANOR HOUSE,
TWILIGHT.
Farmer Wbackstraw, Mr. Grumblewell ; Constable, Mr.
Villagers, Messrs, Gape, Grin, Stare, Shiver,
Tremble, Delve,
e, Delve, /sc. A memorable Sentence and a recent
Period put to it—The Country Squire and the Effects of a
great Cause—How the Justice loses his Heir, and how the
Fugitives become bawled after.
Sixth Age —" The Lean and Slippered Pantaloon."
The Ruined Cottage of Old Age—Witter—Firelight. Old Age

GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
No. 11, Lombard-street, London.
DIRECTORS.

Esq., Chairman.
Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
etowart Marjoribanks, Esq.
John Martin, Esq., M.P.
Rowland Mitchell, Esq.
James Morris, Esq.
Henry Norman, Esq.
Henry R. Reynolds, Esq.
John Thornton, Esq.
James Tulloch, Esq.
Henry Vigne, Esq.
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A. W. Robarts, Esq. I Henry Sykes Thornton, Esq.
Lowis Lloyd, jun., Esq.
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Actuary.
Henryicuar .Smith, Esq.
Secretary.

FRANCIS HART DYKE,
HENRY lIULSE BEREN;
John Dixon, Esq.
Sir W. M. T. Farquhar, Dart..
Sir Walter R. Farquhar, Brt.
T.Hankey, Esq., M.P.
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John G. Hubbard, Esq.
George Johnstone, Esq.
John Labouchere, Esq.
John Loch, Esq.

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