The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-16 00:00:00

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EDWARD N. BRIGHT, Secretary.

DRTTRY-LANE.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduced Prices as usual.—A Morning Performance every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

THIS EVENING, FEB. 16,

Will be performed MARIE, THE PEARL OF CHAMOUNY.
Characters by Messrs. A. Yeunge, Belton, Halford, Lingham, Wor-
rell, and Walton; Misses Marriott, Arden, Love, and Mrs. Selby.
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 JILL ; 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 extraordinar 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. Halford. 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 Diabollcals in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparitlen of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder ;
Lightheart 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," Sec.), Miss Roslna
Collins. The receipt given to snake a good pantomime, and its con-
coction accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Smile), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of PreServes.
"Sing a song of Sixpence,
" Pocket full of rye,
• "Four-and-twenty blackbirds,
" Baked in a plc "—Ancient Nursery Legend.
Jack (the interesting hero of the olden story, who went up the hill
to fetch, Sec.), afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano ; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine. Mdlle.
Bolen ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Cliflord, Gower, Johnson, Love,
T.unis, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, Sec. ',Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Lanrance, Louise, Therese, Charles, Klee,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tavler, Matilda Cheniey, Martinet', St. Clare,
Ev ins. John Levities, S. Johnson, and etoberts ; Preserved Gineer
their warm ally), '' aster Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphees. The Will and the Way—the Talismanic
Sixpence —1 he Change. Grand Bal'et. Principal Dancers, Millie.
Therese and Annie Cushnlr, Therese, Smith, See. The Four-end-
Twenty Blackbirds, Masters Tweet Tweet, Toot Too, Loodle Lcodle,
&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' Meoalight).—Coal, Mr. Nobbs ; Bnndlr
of Weed, 3lr. llalpently ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Fellows, Mr.
Leathertongue : Dutch Oven, Mynlsser Von Tan ; Roiling Pit), Mr.
Smoothpeste ; Gridiron, tar. De Bar; Frying Pan, Mr. Broleir:re :
Soye;'s Three-legged Iron Pot, Herr Potluck. Cruet Castle in the
Table Cloth Territory (by efoonlight), and Golden Palace of King
Mustard.—King Mustard (afterwards Clown), Harry Bolen° ; tee
Empress Vinegar (afterwards Pantaloon), Herr Kohl ; Black Perrier
end White Pepper (eentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Plushy
end Mr. Sne.ezums ; 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, Sec.; Horse Radish
(from the Nine's stable), by a Racine Na;. Grand neview—Ter-
rifle Attack upon the Appetite, and Rely of the Relishes—e'reat
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chuteet in
the Pr .vines of Pickles (by Sunset).—Chntnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Facias ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gli
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, &e.; 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).— Stet
Rock (a bright White Sprite), Herr Willikind Moleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting spun a Rock of Salt—Treachery of Vinegar
—Upsetting the Pail above, and Evaporation of the Saline etalaeti re
Columns. disclosing The Emerald Temple of Salad.—efazical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
Milano; Columbines, Mdlle. riceeno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole; Sprite. Herr Willikind Moleno; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Belem (his first appearance in Lendon 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 William.,;
Customers, Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed ; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman A. 1, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of the
Great Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Forte, which,
being rather old, turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turl:ey
Rhubarb—A Don-e Cossack—Pure Circassian Cream—llow one
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 —Cown shows his high attachment to the
Pole—Sudden Rise in Porter—An Nf.T.M.P.—A Patten Lock at 10
o'eloek7A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger

—A Mill, a ip ght, a Regular Rory, and Station-house for Two.
Great American Baby Show.—Arrival of the Infantry-snd.len
tsquall—Ma's upon the Eve of Battle—General Attack—Awarding
the Prizes—Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings— The Prettiest Baby
in the World—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-Unwelcon”. 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 Purseirs
Biscuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, 'Cornhill.—" Up-
rouse ye then,,,inv merry men, it is our opening day"—A Itoister
for one aud-a-Ler for two—A mussulman and a Man for a
Muscle—Duty anal Custom -A Bride Cake and Wedding Cal. -
First Edition and Second Edition—Left Out for Want of Room
Frees of the Privilege and Privileges of the Press—" Oh, what a
row, a rumpus, what a rioting." Raker, Mr. Crusty ; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Cutemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Casey, Strutaiong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of
Somerset-house.--Here we are—Merry Christmrs and a Happy
New Tear —High Prices and Low Prices—Manchester Stuff—Eng-
llsh 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 ; Shopman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Moss. Soyer; Kitchenmalds, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks • Policeman,
Sergeant Dodger. 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)—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. Xoung " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
doable bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partant pour la Syria," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, In which character she will sing
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 got some drink for the first time at
Balaklava, Sept. 28th
Come all von gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,
And drink Me health of those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
Then 1111 the glass, and let it pass, three times three, and one more,
For the twentieth 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
rcene presenting a coup d'ceil never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission :—Stalls, ss. ; dress circle, 45.; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 35.; second price, is. 6d. ; pit, Is. ; second price, Is.;
ower gallery, Is.; second price, fd. ; 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 I 1 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 Rom, i-
cault, Esq.; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq.; an Adaptation from
Meyerbeer's Opera, L'Etoile do Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects ; to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
?on) of Gluck's Iphlgenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Ecyp-
f lan Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

Tim &TEE RGYAL HAYMARKET.

Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.
TII[3 EVENING, FEB. 16,

Will be performed the Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET.
Romeo, la's Cushman ; Juliet, Miss Swantorough.
Followed by the new grand Christmas Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
80-PEEP; or, Tiarlequin and the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Little
Ito-Peep, Miss L. Thompson ; Harlequin, Mr. Chapin° ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby ; Columbine. Miss M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Camas/ KEAN.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 16,
Will be presented the original adaptation of Casimir Belavigne's
Historical Play, entitled LOUIS THE ELEVIINTH. Principal
character by Mr. C. Kum.
After which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw.
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Desborougb.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Pates.
THIS EVENING, FEB 16,

Will be performed AGGRAVATING SAM. Principal character
by Mr. C. Mathews.

After which will be produced the new and original Fairy Extra.
'regattas, entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET and THE BUTTERFLY,

To be followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE,
-0111e4 apes from 10 until 6.
Sole agent for private Boxes, Mr. Aileron, 15, New-Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
PmPrieteeiltr.g.-wsbsta._Directregs, Madame Celeete.
Tins EVENING, FEB. 16,
win be Perrorniad a new and orlgi al Drama,
Logue, and called JANIZT
Pro-
To be followed by THE II • preceded by a
Cha by Mesas. P. Bedford and G. Lee ; Misses Woolgar and
111C•11OWN AND THE RAYADERE.
Keeley, and Mdlles. Maragolta aad
mow.

ROYAL OLTmpic
Lessee and Manager, mi.. A.
wile%
THIS EVENING, pin,. 16,
Will be presented the new Comedietta, called TIT n
which Xesers. F. Robson, A. Wigan, and Miss Masker alTaar.
Followed-by A LUCKY FRIDAY. win
Ater which, a new Fairy Extravaganza. entitled nip, yt„
DWARF AND THE KING OF THE GOLD MINES. Characters
Mine
by Mr. F. Robson, Miss Julia St. George, lliss E. Ormonde,
Marston, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direetfon of 31f $3 Rebecca Islam

THIS EVENING
"I bePerformed the popular Barletta, OUR NELLY. Principal
character, Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
After which, a new Operatic Burlesque, entitled, ALONZO THE
BRAVE.
To he followed by STATE SECRETS.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.

Lessee and Manager, Mr. Ws. Cooke.
THIS EVENING,
152 d Represenfaticm of the BATTLE of the ALMA, an announce-
ment which casts into the shale every notice of any contemporaneous
production.
" %IU peter which, the classic SCENES in the ARENA, invented and
direatedlrMr. William Cooke.
conclude with the Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime of GEL-
AL!,79/_.:....1, Elt and the LILLIPUTIANS ; or, Harlequin and tritannia.
qy _lO4-t-cttlce open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
1,4.3 r. H. coax, Equestrian Director,
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