The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-08 00:00:00

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C tICAL, MEDICAL, and GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
GENERAL MEETING of PROPRIETORS will
be held at • dice of the Society, on TIFURS DAY, the First d
ec-
ay
of Ytaros- tt 1 o'clock precisely, at which meeting Five Dir
byes and litor (on the part of the proprietors) will be elected.
Any prepr.i desirous of proposing a candidate for the office of
director or . or, must send the name of such candidate to the
secretary, at 1. ast fourteen days before the day of ineeling, The
ballot will commence at 11 o'clock and close at 2 o'clock.
An election of an Auditor (on the part of the As•urcd) will also
take place on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of February, between
the hours of 11 and 2 o'clock.
AU persons assured for the whole term of life, and qualified to
vote, are hereby referred to the conditions endorsed on their policies
for information concerniug the candidate to be proposed.
GEORGE 11. PINXICARD, Resident Secretary.
99. fdrelt Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London, Bth Feb., 1855.

THE EASTERN STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.
At the FOURTH ANN CAL GENF.R.A.L MEETING of PRO-
PRIETORS, held at the London Tavern, Bhiiopsgate-street, on
Wednesday, the ith day of February, lari"
HENRY T. H)PE, Esq., in the Choir—
The notice convening the meeting and the Report of the Court of
Directors having been read,
It was proposed by Tnos. Bisooon, Eoq., seconded by RICIIABD P.
rILICEIAED, Esq., and carried unanimously—
•' That the Report now read be received and adopted."
The following gentlemen, viz.. George Thomas Braise, Esq., Ro-
bert James Roy Campbell, Esq., James St. George Burke, Esq., end
John Edward Stephen', EN., were unanimously re-elected Directors
of the Company ; and
Captain Robert Michael Laffan, R.E., 3f.r., was unanimously
elected a Director, in the room of the late Charles Geach, Ez(l-
- Walter Cargill, Esq., and James Edward Coleman, Esq.,
were also unanimously re-elected auditors for the curreat year.
HENRY T. lIOPE, Chairman.
Moved by James Thompson, Esq., seconded by John Field, Esq.,
Ind carried unanimously,
" 1 hat the best thanks of this Meeting be and are hereby given to
the Chairman and Court of Directors, for their unwearied attention
to the interests of the Company, and to the Chairman especially, for
the courteous and efficient discharge of his duties this day."
JOHN YATES, Secretary.

DRIIRY-LANE.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Iteduc..d Prices as usual.—A Morning Performance every
Wednesday. et Twe o'clock.

THIS EVENING. FEL ti,
Will bo performed DOVES IN A CAGE.
After Which, TOUCH AND TARE.
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 JELL; or, Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The extraordinat y
properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. The caoregraphic 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
-fished from the studio of Dikwynkyn, who for many weeks past
es been personally supervising their execution. The novel grotesque
e openirg invented and written by E. L. Blanchard and
erracged and re^ ' uvi under the immediate superin-
tendence 4), = EdevF -• Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas I'IAI - ef Hypochondria in the Domains
Of Dulness.—Mteae. 'ropy tome Gloom), Mrs. Belford. Fog,
Drizzle, Trues, Spleen, Err", Quarter-day (his Ministers of
Melanchele), Messrs. E. V. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load, E. V.
Day, E. V. Weight, andßills. Azure Diabolical' in atteud-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Queke, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Anparition of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Car, Good Humour, Miss Alder;
Lightheatt 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 or Fah yland (by
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves.
"Sing a song of Sixpence,
" Pocket full of rye,
" Fonr-and-ewenty blackbirds,
" Belted in a pie."—Ancient Nursery Legend.
;seek (the Interesting* hero of the olden story, who went to the hill
to fetch, Sec..), afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano ; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Co'unehine, Mdlle.
Bolen° ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Anple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Len's, and Richardson; Steawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fandy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Cordon, Barnes, Emily lemeres, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Bose, Sidney, Emily Moote, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayier. Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Evans, John Levines. S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm elly), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a B'ooming
Selection of Coryphies. The W,ll and the Way—the Talismanic
Sixpence—The Change. Grand Ballet. Principal Dancers, Mdlle.
Therese and Annie Cnshnie, Therese, Omith, &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 Mooulight).—Coal. Mr. Nobles; Bundle
of Wood, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue ; Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Pin, Mr.
Smoothpeste ; Gridiron, Mr. Do Bar; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyer's hree-Legged Iron Pot, Herr Potluck. Cruet Castle in the
Table Cloth Territory (by Moonlight), and Golden Palace of King
Mustard.—Bing Mustard (afterward' Clown), Harry Bolero ; the
Empress Vinegar (afterwards Pantaloon), Herr Kohl ; Black Peeper
eat White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
and Me. Sneezurns ; Sweet 011, 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, Shelot, Sweet Herbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
Bloaters, Potted Anchovies, rotted Shrimps, &c. ; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Nee. (Brand Review—Ter-
rific Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes—Great
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode ce7 Chutnee In
the Province of Pickles (sy Sunset).—Chutnee (Chief of the pickles),
Mr. Fiery Face p e Cho Pielrlp Army, Mostar.. onions. walnut. Gher-
kin!, Cauliflower, Rei Cabbage, &c.; Small Jar, Master Pleceliill.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of he Stupendous Salt Mine (bet Moonlight) - 't
Rock (a bright Wlrite Sprite), Herr "".' ' "17 'hem,
danger of Jill i• elittine o, * • ... -teaser's- is
--Upsetting above, mei Evaporation of the Saline St, .
Columns, di eelnsing The Ereerald Temple of Salad —Maelcal
Union or f' Aweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination se" the
Loves e hle and Jlll. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
Milano embities, aftillee llo'eno and Miss Ellen Honey;
I .ut' Mt, Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikind efo'eno ; Clown, the
' ',ten Harry Bolen° (his first appearance in London for
'ey years) ; Aerial Evolutionists, by the inimitable Italian
rothers. The Turk's Head Public-house and Hairdresser's
.—Hairdresser, Mons. Pomade ; Publican, Mr. Billy ;
nen,. Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Tleardlese,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed ; the British Pls-
tic by themselves; Policeman Al, Mr. Vigilant. Apnmach of tho
Preat Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather obi, turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey
Don-c Cossack—Pure Circassian Cream—How one
Share 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 —Clown shows his high attachment to the
Pole—Sudden Rise in Porter—An 11.T.M.P.—A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock—A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
—I Mill, a Fight, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.en
;real American Baby Show.—Arrival of the Infantry u
Squall—Ma's upon the Eve of Rattle—General Attack—Awarding
the Prize Clown and Pantsdoon's Offspri
irngs—The Prettiest Baby
Wonderful
in the World—A Model Baby and a Spit Child—
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 mum of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprite.. Scotts Cy ster Shop, Newspaper-office, and leureeies
liscult Baking snd Coneectionery Establishment, Cornhill.—. tip_
suss ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A Holster
for one and a Loteter for two—A Mussulman 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 all Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Cutemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Strutalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of
Sonserset-house.—Mere we are—Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Tear—High Prices and Low Prices—Manchester Stuff—Eng-
lish Comforters—Stocks on Hand and Handsome Stocks—Ford's
Eureka Shirts—Reform in the Cisel List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks—Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holydey at
Somerset-house.--Hosier, Mr. Stocken ; Showman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Sayer; Kitehenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers—Soyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives and Forks?—Boiled and Unboiled Lob-
sters—Headless Swains—Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup—Clown
Gone all to Pet—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 Shakspeare)—Too Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated Page of the History of England.—Grand Alleeorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Jullien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
doable bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partaat pour la Syne," and "Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins. in which character she will sing
the spirited patriotic effusion, published in "Blackweod'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
Be klava, Sept. 281h:—
"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 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 Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ceil never before witnessed on the English
atilee. Admission:—Stalls, ; dress circle, 45.; second price, is.;
upper circle, 35.; second price, Is. 6d. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is.;
:9wer gallery, Is.; second price, 6d.; upper gallery, 6,1.; private
'"toss 10s. 6d., 155., 215., and upwards. Doors open at half-past 6,
serfonnance at 7 o'clock. Half-price at 9 o'clock. The box-office
Open laity, from 11 till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
‘e'lltertoti. Notice.—The following pieces are approved and in
preparation,pe and will shortly be produced :—The Grand Christmas
7,entiree, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. ; a Drama, by Dion Bourci-
tees43ete'r%!-,; Two Damas, by A. Harris, Esq.; an Adaptation from
and ereeolre! Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
see) of to. be succeeded by an English version (hy Mr. Reynold-
appear.
Ilan nx.;:kcy Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp..
many months in preparation, will also shortly

TBEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
131" r the management of Mr. Blackstone.
'MIS EVENING, Fast. 8.
Will he presented OUR llAnx A.. .
Followed by the new granaChristnats Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
or, Harlequin an 4 the Ohl. who Lost her Sheep. Little
80-PEEP;
so_reep, Miss L. Thompson Itarlentnn. Mr. Cha in° • Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Ur. ApplebY Colamblne.labils's M. Brown.
To be followed by BOX Alm COQ,
CTo conclude with POPPING TUE QUESTION.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
under the Management of Mr. Crwir.C), ;STIIEET.
THIS EVENING, fEn.
Historical Play, entitled LOUIS THE ELEVENTH T. .
character by Mr. C. Kean. • - nucipm
I After which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pant e
entitled, lIARLEQUIN B LUE-B E 1); or, The Great Irs,nh.lavi;
Harlequin, Mr.Cortnack ; Clown, Mr. Milne; Pantaloon, Paulo•
;
and Columbine, Miss Desborotigh.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Nfadamo Yectris..
THIS F.VENING, FEB. 8,
Will be Performed AOGItAVATING SAM. Principal character
by Mr. C. Mathews.
Atter which will he produced the new and original Fairy Extra-
♦aaanza, entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET and THE BUTTERFLY.
To be followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
Box-office open ftom 10 until G.
Sole agent for Private Boxes. Mr. Allcroft, 15, Naw-Bond -street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Dtrectrese, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENLNG, Faa, 8,
Will be performed a new and original Drama, preceded by a Pro-
e, and called JANET PRIDE.
To be followed by a New Grand DIVERTISSEMENT.
rt" which, BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS.
9 wtild,
SELLE. be added the Fuca entitled THE zeilmAT