The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-10 00:00:00

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
LONDON OFFICES
City-72, Old Broad-street (six doors from the Royal Exchange.)
West End-7, Charing-cross (opposite the statue.)
Direct Communication by underground wires with the principal
Towns of the Kingdom.
including delivery, and address not
Charge for Twenty Words,
counted :
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TotiverPool, Office, 2 Exchange-buildings 2s. 6d.
„ Manchester, „ Exchange-arcade ..... . ...... .••• • • 1
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Carlisle, „ 22, English-street
~ Birmingham „ 101, New-street .. ...... .. ls. Od.
~ Scotland—Glasgow, Office, 18, Exchangequare .. • • .. • •
Greenock, ~ Cathcart-square. • 4s. Od.
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Dumfries, „ High-street
7, Irela'nd —Dublin, „ 23, College-green • • .. M. Od.
Belfast, „1. Donegal-street
,i, 9,
Cork, „ Pembroke-street
7s. 6d.
Queenstown, „ The Quay}
PP it EDWARD B. BRIGHT, Secretar7.

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DRIIRY-LANE.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduced prices as usual.—A Morning Performance every
Wednesday. at Two o'clock.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 18,

vriu be performed DOVES IN A CAGE.
After Which, TOUCH AND TAKE.

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 extraordinai 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
bag 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 tho
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 Diabolicals 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 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 snake a good pantomime, and its con-
coction accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves.
Sing a song of Sixpence,
" Pocket 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. 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 Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Lents, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, Bine,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes. Emily Barnes, Richardson, Ellza Richard.
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Ulla Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayler, Matilda Chenley, Marti/fey, St. Clare,
Evans, John Levines, S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphees. The Will and the Way—the Talismanic
Fiapence—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 Reading of the Will—

"Jill must not a husband take,
Till she a pie can make and bake."
Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).-Coal, Mr. Nobbs; Bundle
of Wood, Mr. Halfpenny; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Rolling 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), Harry Boleno ; the
Empress Vinegar (afterwards Pantaloon), Herr Kohl ; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
Ind Mr. Sneezums ; 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, &c. ; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Nag. Grand Review-Ter-
rifle Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes-Great
Progress of Jlll in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
the Province of Pickles (by Sunset).-Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Fact w s ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red 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 Pall above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing The Emerald Temple of Salad.-Magical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, and a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
Milano; Columbines, Mdlle. Bo'eno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mt. Cole; Sprite. Herr Willikind Moleno; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Boleno (his first appearance in London 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 Williams ;
Customers, Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker ant, Baron Nicholson, and Tern Steed; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman Al, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of the
Great Rugged Russian Bear-How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old, turns out somewhat crusty-A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb-A Don-e Cossack -Pure Circassian Cream-How one
Sham 11l makes all well-The Great Bear turns out a Great hoar
-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 M.T..M. P.-A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock-A Bona Fide Traveller-Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
-A Mill, a Argh t, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
;rest American Baby Show.-Arrival of the Infantry-Sudden
Squall-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 011-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 case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office, and Pursell's
Msettit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhni.--.. Up-
miss ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"-A Ho'ster
for one and a Lobster 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 or the Press-. Oh, what a
row, arumpus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty ; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and 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
Somerset-house.-Here we are-Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Tear- High Prices and Low Prices-Manchester Stuff- Eng-
lish Comforters-Stocks on Hand and Handsome Rocks-Ford's
Eureka Shirts--Reform in the Civil List and ITne'vil Treatment of
the Clerks-Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Helyday at
Somerset-house --Hosier, Mr. Stocken ; Shoprnan. Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.-Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Soyer; Kitehenmalds, Misses Pasteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Lonzshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers -Soyer's Last Soup -
Where's the Knives and Forks ?-Boiled and Unbolted Lob-
sters-Headless Swains-Lobster Patty and Gillet Soup-Clown
Gone all to Pot-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 (Soper, or rather Shakspeare)-Teo Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth-The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
A n Illuminated Page of the History of England.-Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Jullien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
docible bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" natant pour la Syrie," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character
lint will st%
the spirited patriotic effusion, published in .. Blackw s Magazl ne
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. 28th
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 twent.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
F Metric 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
-stage. Admission :-Stalls, ss. ; dress circle, 43.; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 35.; second price, Is. 6d. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is.;
.ower gallery, Is.; second price, rd.; upper gallery, 6d.; private
boxes, 10s. ext, 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 11 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 Bourci-
cault, Esq, ; Two Dramas, by A. Hartle, Esq. ; an Adaptation from
lifeyerbeer's Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects ; to he succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
aon) of Glitek's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
Ilan Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL UAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Euekstone
TITER EVENING, FEB. 10,

Will be performed GUY MANNERIN G

Yellowed by the new grand Christmas Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
11n-PEEP: or, l!arlequin and the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Little
ro-Peep, Miss L. Thompson; Harlequin, Mr. Chapin° ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby; Columbine, Mini M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S T fIEATRE, OXFORD-ST BEET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.

THIS EVENING, Fee. 10,
To be followed by THE RIVALS. Principal characters by Messrs.
w. Lacy, Harley, Meadows, J. Vininz, H. Mellon, Addison, and
Everett ; Mrs. Winstanley, Mrs. W. Lacy, and Misses Heath and C.
Leclercq.
After which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw.
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Desborough.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria.
THIS EVENING, Faa. 10,

Will be performed AGGRAVATING SAM. Principal character
by Mr. C. Mathews.
Altar which will be produced the new and original Fairy Extra-
vaganza, entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET and THE BUTTERFLY.
To be followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
Rox-office open from 10 until G.
Bole agent for Private Boxes, Mr. Alleroft, 15, New-Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Pr°TerletoT, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
Will be .'"c
tegue, and called THIS EVENING, FE n. 10,
I'rtnea, s. n • l Drama, preceded by a Pro-
To be followed bj4ew and original y
.
NewNET PRIDE.
After which, BO
New Grand DIVERTISSEMENT.
3A FI
n, TRAVELLERS.
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To which will be added
BELLE. •-e Farce entitled THE RAILWAY

OLYMPIC THEATRE.
ROYAL
Lessee and manager, m,
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,I. I tesnstiTeil will
EVENING, iEß.,Wigan.
10,
appear.
Will be presented the new Comedietta, called TIT v,,, _
Which gessrs. F. Robson, A. Wigan
Alter which, a new Fairy Extravaganza i"ti
DWARF AND TILE KING OF THE GOLD IstlNEr YELLOW
ifr F Robson, Miss Julia St. George, mi, E. Or Characters
by • •F.
ton Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan. elide, Miss
Mars .
To conclude with A WIFE'S JOURNAL.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaac!.
THIS EVENING
Wut be performed the popular Barletta, OUR NELLY. Principal
character, Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
After which, a new Operatic Burlesque, entitled, ALONZO THE
BRAVE.
To conclude with the Farce of the THREE PAIR OF LOVERS.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Mana:er, Mr. Win. Cooke.
THIS EVENING,
97th Representation of the glorious Spectacle, the BATTLE of the
ALMA, the tremendous success of which has placed it among the
wonderful phenomena of the day.
After which, the unique SCENES in the CIRCLE, invented by Mr.
s, tr .I...3itilliam Cooke.
.. --, 7-,., ~ •"," T 9 conclude with the Equestrian Comic Pantomime of GULLIVER
e'tzi.i: ',, .„..; C:Vta,itie LILLIPUTIANS ; or, Harlequin and Britannia.
jiff, 3:- -"l'i• • ',Mice open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
_' :,.„.,,, j '. clting Manger, air. W. H. COOke, Equestriats Director,
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