The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-03 00:00:00

MIDLAND RAILWAY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the
nest ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the
7111dland F:ailway Company will be hold at the Station of the said
Company, at Derby, on We.dnes lay, the 2 lat. day of February',
1853, at half past One o'clock in the afternoon, for the transaction of
the general busincos of the Compaay; and at such meeting a resolu-
tion will also he submitted for the consolidation into capital stca.k of
2.5)0 50/. shares created by virl tic and under the powers of " The
Erewash Valley Railway Act, 1815," and alto Of 18,0t0 1001. shares
created by virtue and under the powers of " The Midland Railway
(Leeds and Bradlord Railway) Act, 1851," called "Midland Brad-
ford Shares," and also of so many of the 161. 13s 4d. shares created
by virtue and under the plwers of " The Midland Railway Caisital
Act, 1851," as shall have been fully paid up, and of so many of the
51. shares created by virtue and under the powers of "The Midland
Railway (Leicester and llitchin) Act, 1853," as shall have been fully
paid up.
Dated this 29th day of January, 1855.

JOHN ELLIS, Chairman.
SAMUEL BEALE, Deputy-Chairman.
By order. JOSEPH SANDERS, Secret iry.

DEURY-LAN E.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduced Peces as us:/al.—A Mornlng re.rforruauce every
Wedneclay, at Two o'clock.

THIS EVENING, FEs. 3,
Will be performed the Drama of THE WEDDING GOWN.
After which, the Farce of OUR Nunsr. DOROTHY.
To be followed by the entirely original, extraordinary, lite.
Cary, traditionary, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary
and tantastie domestic grand comic Christmas l'aittrniine, entitled
JACK AND JILL; or, Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Rakcd in a Pie. The extensive meeeerv, en.
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Coopet, Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The exfraordinat y
. properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and trans'ormations by Mr.
Needham. The choregraphic arr otgentents by Madame Louise.
The overture an I music composed and selected by J. IL Tully.
Leader, l%tr. Hayward. The whole of the designs, models, and sketches
thrashed 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 arrange I and pro Weed under the immediate superin-
tendence of Mr. Edword Stirling. Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas Bill of Fare : The flail of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness,—)lisanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. lialnird. Fog,
Drizzle, Tung, 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 R. V. Bills. Azure Dia-acids in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder ;
Lightheart and Sunaltine (her Attendants), Misses Honey and
Brown; Mrs. Glasse (the original "Cook's Oracle," an I the well-
known adviser of the " First, catch your hare," &e.), Miss Rosina
Collins. The receipt given to wake a good pantomime, and its con-
section accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves.
"Sing a song of Sixpence,
" rocket full of rye,
"Four-and-twenty blackbirds,
" Baked in a pie."—Ancient Nursery Legend.
Jack (the Interesting hero of the olden story, who went up the hill
to fetch, &c.), afterwards Harlequin, M. Mtlaeo; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine, Mille.
Bolero ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserres), Miss K.
Warrington; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Lunls, and Richardson : Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quin, e, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
'Toney, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, Kin',
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza. Richard-
f.,z,, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayler, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare
Evans. John Levlnes, S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Curyphees. The W'il 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,
&c. The Readingof the Will—
" Jill must not a husband take.
Till she a pie can make and bake,"

Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).—find. Mr. Nobbs ; 'Rundle
of Wood, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue ; Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Repine 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), Ilarry Boleno ; the
Empress Vinegar (aftcrwa, ds Pantaloon), Herr Kohl ;Black Pepper
and White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
2nd Mr. Sneezums ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Ceps'-
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
Rloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c.; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Nat. Grand Review—Ter-
rific Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes—Great
Progress of Jlll fin her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
the Province of Pickles (by Sunset).—Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Fact a s; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Glie,--
kins, Cauliflower, Rod 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 Sclad.—Magical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
lUilano; Co`umblnes, Mdllc. BcCeno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantalcon, Mr. Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikincl Moreno; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Boleno (his first appearance in London for
many years) ; Aerial Evolutionists, by the inimitable Dalian
Brothers. The Turk's Head Public-house and Hairdresser's
I'illop.—Hairdresser, MOll3. Pomade; Publican, Mr. Billy ;
Customers. Messrs. Itednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicho:son, and Tom Steed; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman Al, Mr. Vigilant. Aprroach of trio
reat Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old, turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Tut kcy
Rhubarb—A Don-e Cossack —Pure Circassian Cream—How ore
Sham 111 makes all well —The Great Bear turns out a Great 1:oar
—Russian Attachment to Gfease—Clown Cuts his Customer's Hare
and afterwards Dresses it a la Soycr —The Great Moustache Move-

ment—A Close Share —Clown shows his high attachment to the
role—Sudden Rise in Porter—An M.T.M.P.—A Patten Lo :A at 10
o'clock—A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
—A Mill, a light, a Regular Row, and Station-Muse for Two.
treat American Baby Show.—Arrival of the Infantry—iudden
Squall—Ma's upon-the Eve of Battle—General Attack--Awarding
the Prizes—Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings—The Prettiest Babe
in thl World—A Model Baby and a Spirit Child—The Wonderful
Effects of Dr. De Jonglis Cod Liver Oil—Clown's Great Prize Baby
—Fresh Arrival of 300 more Babies—The Judge Confounded - Great
Uproar—An If nrrelcomt Visitor to a Ladies' and Juvenile Party—
sad Extraordinary case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office, and Pursell's
31scuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.—"
Up-
onso ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A llo:ster
for one snd a Lobster for two—A Mussulmsn and a Man for a
Muscle —Dnty and C,:stona —A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake—
First Edition and Second Edition—Left Out Or Want of Ro.-in
r'reFs of the Prlvilego and Privileges of the Press —"Oh, what a
row, a rtinipv, what a riotinz." P.ak,r, Mr Crusty;

hfr:Seato: Maiter Yew,l.y, Christmas-ii ; Printers,

Typo ait Chapel: rditor, Mr. Cutentdown Critic, CUtemup; Pa -
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Ftratalong, Lotnize, Loiter, and Wall: •
about; Boarilinan, Mr. lioharlay. Ilostres Shep and New Wing
Somerset-house.—•Tiere we are—Merry Christina and a Ilaicpy
New Tear - High I'rices and Low Prices—Manchester StufT—Eaw-
Itch Com,orters—Stocks on Hand and ilanilsorne Stuck,—ford's
Eureka Shirts—fleform In the Civil List and l'netvil Treatment of
the Clerks--Transfer day at the Bank, and General Il !play at
Somerset-house —Hosier. 3fr Studies; Shorw7an. Mr. Earls--
bird ; Boy. Master Toddles. Soyer's Mazie Kitchen.— Chef de
Calsine, ][lns. Royer; Kitehenmaids, Misses Pasteaway no I
brippingsell ; Guardsman, Cori,oral Loneshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant [Wirer. Cupboard Lovers —Soy er's Last Soup -
Wll4 re's the Knives and Forks ?—lio!hel and Unhoiled Lob-
Stet's—Headless Swains—Loleter Patty a 4,1 Clitlet Soup—Clown
Gone all to Pot—llarlequin Gets well Towelled an i afterwards
Mangled—Clown and Pantaloon In a Stew—A Regular Broil—
hoe cowed In rush an ungnestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakapearo)—Teo Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in- a very spirited manner.
Au Illuminated Page of the Ilistory of England.—Grand .Ule• erica)
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs or the
Allied Forces. Young Junien's Allied Army Quadrille," by the
double-hands of the Engliiiti anel French. ..4 :oil save the Queen,"
" Partatit pour la eyrie," and Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
nett:tient, Miss Rebecca Collins. in which character she will site
the spirited patriotic effusion, published to "Blackwood's Magazine"
fot December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grona-
diet Guards, when the men got some drink for the first time at
lin eklava, Sept. 28th :
Come all you gallant British hearts that love the red and Line,
And drink the health of those brave lads who made the Russian,: rue.
Then fill the glass, and let it pass, three times three, and one more,
For the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-fiur "
Vestibule of the Temple of Victory. The Tribute of England to

the Bravo Patriot.. Distribution a Laurel Wreaths, Gorge,us and

Electric Scenic Climax, with Rerolving. Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup trceil never before witnessed on the Erglish
stage: Admission :—Stalls, ss. ; dress circle. 45.; second price, 25.;
upper eirc'e, 35.; second rrice, Is. 6d. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is.;
.ower gallery, Is.; second price, Cd. ; upper gallery, Gd. ; private
boxes, 101. Gd., 15e., 215., and upwards. Doors open at half-past 6,
Performance at 7 o'clock. Half-pric6 at 9 o'clock. The box office
open daily, from 11 till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chattertou. Notice.—Tho 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 Hoare!.
can't, Esq. ; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq. ; an Adaptation from
Afeyerbeer's Opera, L'Etolle du Nord. with new scenery, properties,
and etTeets ; to he succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
eon) of Muck's rphigenia in Tauride. The Grand 'Historical Egyp.
flan Drama, many months in preparation, ►ill alro shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Tinder the management of Mr. Buckstone.
TIII3 EVENING, FEB. 3,

Wilt be performed the comedy of P .UL PRY. Principal elm•
rasters by Meeere. Compton. Chippendale, VII lers. Rogers, tun! W.
Ferren; Mesdames Schott, Poynter, and Miss E. Chaplin.
Followed by the new grand Christmas Pantomime. entitled LI TTLE
80-PEEP; or, ITarleiutit ant the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Litre
80-Peep, Miss L. Thompion ; Harlequin, air. Chapin° ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby; Columbine, Mis 3 M. Brown.