The Sun.
London, England, 1855-12-08 00:00:00

THE BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL

On Monday next, Dec. 10, the Beethoven Festival will take place,
on which occasion the whole of the first part of the Concert will con.
sist exclusively of the works of Beethoven. The second part wit
be Miscellaneous, and include Songs by Madame Gassier, the Fall of
:Sebastopol Quadrille, &c.
MADAME GASSIER'S BENEFIT.

On Tuesday next, Dec. 11, the Concert will be for the Benefit of
Madame Gassier, on which occasion a molt attractive programme
will be performed.
M. dallien's Grand Annual Bal Masque will take place on Mon-
day, Dec. 17, 1855.

1 MtTU'S GRAND BAL MASQUE at DRURY-
.r LANE, for the MILLION.
Reduced prices, but increased amusement.—Promenade, 7s 64. ;
private box4S,-far two persons, 103. 6d.; for four, one guinea ; dress
circle, 2s. 6d. ; boxes and galleries, Is.
Mr. E. T. Smith, Lessee, respectfully informs the Nobility', Gen-
try, and Public, that a GRAND RAG MOSQUE will take place at the
above Theatre on WEDNESDAY, December 12, on a scale of mag-
nitude and expense never before attempted. A superb salon de
bttise, 400 feet in length, embellished and decorated with illuminated
cowers, variegated lamps, and novel device:. Enlarged orchestra,
well-appointed masters of the ceremonies, all the new dances, music,
Sec. Tickets, 7s. 64, each, to be obtained at the principal music-
sellemand librarians, and at the theatre. Several thousand varie-
gated lamps, by Duffel!. The whole of the novel gas fittings under
the superintendence of Mr. Jones, of Row•strect, assisted by Mr.
Palmer. The decorations by Dickwynken, assisted by Mr. Need-
ham. The Bowers and scenery arranged by Mr. Tucker. The re-
freshments by Messrs. Scott and Watling, of Piccadilly and Pimlico.
Masters of the Ceremonies under the direction of Mr. Jarvis. The
police und..r Superintendant Hancock. The Box-office under the
superintendence of Mr. Chatterton.

THCATKE ROTA! , DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performtd A GAME OF SPECULATION.
To be followed by MARRIED FOR MONEY. Characters b.)
Mr. Charles Mathews, Messrs. uobert Itoxby and A. Younge ; Mrs
P. Matthews, Miss st. Oliver, and Miss Mason will appear.
To conclude with a Ballet Divertissement.

THEAYRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Under the Management of Mr. Buckstone.
TEII3 EVKNING,

Will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS. Princi.
pal characters by Messrs. Buck tone, Compton, W. Farren, Howe,
tins Reynilds ant Chaplin, ant Mrs. Poynter.
After which, the Spanish Dancers.
10.,Ilowed by TIIE LITTLE TREASURE.
After which, a BALLET, by the Spanish Dancers.
To cone ale with A DIUMITER TO MARRY.

407A1. rafurß, OXFORD-STUECT.
Under the Management of Mr. Cal mas KZAW.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed DON'T JUDGE DT ATPE MANCE%
After cyldch, the comely of EVERY ONE HAS HIS FAULT.
Characters by Mrs O. Kean, afeisrs F. Matthews, ifarley, G.oper,
Lacy, Ryder, and Fisher; and Mrs D.ily, Misses Heath, Murray,
and K. Terry.
To conclude with THE MULETEER OF TOLEDO.

1111ATRE ROTA& ADELPHT,
Proprietor, Mr. S. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.

THIS EVENING,

WIU be eerform3.l JANE C P IIDE Characters by Messrs. B
Webster, P. Be ilea bforairm 1, Garden, C. J. Smith,
and Ke :ley ; Madame Celeste, Miss Mary Keeley.
To conclude with TWICE KILLED.

AOYAL SAND TIIEATRE.
Unicr the direction of Mr. Payne.
THIS EVENING,
Will be perforrne‘l GUY MANNERING.
After which, a Sl.A.Nfsrt BALLET, by the Spanish Dancers.
To cow :lade with THE SOLDIER'3 DAUGHTER.

RIVAL OLY4PIC THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,
Wr.l be performed THE SMOOT. FOR. SCANDAL. Characters
ty Afessrs. Eme•y, F. Vining, G. Vining, A. Wigan, Robson, &c. ;
Uri. A. Wigan, Mrs. Stirling, and Mrs Fitzallan.
To conclude with CATCHING A MERMAID.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessea, Mr. J. IL Artier3on, iS, Norfolk-street, Strand.
LAST WEEK BUT ONE.

Increased :attractions, and success in equal ratio
AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'Clock,

Will be presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, 111(41C and NEYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by Professor Anderson.

After wh!ell, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Rapping. !ULF-
A NT- fI,)(11? WE VII 'ME AMU 4, being the most surprising an 1
a wresting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatra.

Revival. in an improved form, of the astounding novelty 4v111.:11
t London 10 years ago, the GREAT GUN TRICK!
Prices of al.nission:—Private 11,:tes, li. 111. 61. and 11. Is. ;
Cfrchestra Stalls, do.; DCC39 Roxe4, Si.; Upper Boxes, 2g.; Pit,
14 ; Gallery, 61. Nt4 Ilalf-price. Eox-ofllce open from 11 to 5
d ail y.

Oran,l lfqrninz Perf;ir nanec on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock.
Doors open at Half-past Ono.

131LErS ROYAL ANWEICTII&ATRE,

f,as3Ais and NEanner, Mr. Wm. Cooke,
Fifth Night of a New Equestrian Spectacle.
Last Week of Mademoiselle CLENIENTrgt; SOULLIEIt.

THIS EVEN[ a,

First Week of an Equestrian Spectacle called TURPIN'S D
to YORK, or the Heir of Rook wo HI, with the wh le of Mr. W. Cooke'n
highly-tialned Horses, the celebrated " Ride," and the Death 01
lack Bess!

After which (the L‘st Week) Mlle. Clementine Soullier's perfor-
mance in the WONDERS of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with an 011 a Podrida of Amusements.
r.s•—Extensive preparations ara makin; for the Christmas liar-
lequinade.
loan fr4ea Eleven till Four. Stae Manager, Mr. W.
West. Equestrian Director, conk,.

HIGH WATER. AT LONDON MUDGE.
Tim DAY—horn. 43 min.. aft. -12—Evening 9 min. aft. 1
To-go:mew—Morn. 28 makaft. I—Evening 48 min. aft. 1

THE WEATHEU—SUN OFFICE, Pee. 8.
THERNIOMETER, I.N THE SHADE.
42 hihest since noon yesterday.
3g lowegt this morning and during the night.
30 -this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 29.70.
Vrrifr, N.W.—Light, with dull, cold weather.