The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-29 00:00:00

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TH EATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Surm. —Acting Manager, Pr. Charles
Mathe s , —Stage Manager Mr. Robert Roxby.—The public is re-
spectfulw ly informed that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for
the regular DRAMATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T. Smith, on Monday, October 1, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Gisler, Lacy EScott, Miss Lanza, and the Company will sing the
National Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Egyptian Drama, written by E. Fitzball, Esq., and which has for
upwards of 18 months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
cal, and decorative departments of this theatre, will positively be
produced, with the utmost regard to splendour and accuracy of de-
tail. In accordance with this resolution to secure the services, when-
ever available, of the most talented artistes of the day, the Lessee
has the greatest p:easure in announcing that he has engaged that
Inimitable comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in a
series of new pieces, written expressly for him ; and to strengthen
the cast of which an engagement has also been made with the prin.
dpal members of the Lyceum Company. '1 hat distinguished tragic
actress, Miss Glyn, and that popular tragedian, Mr. Barry Sullivan,
will be likewise found inc'uded in the arrangements of the forth-
coming season, while the scenic department will be under the
immediate superintendence of Mr. William Beverley.
In thus inviting attention to the long-promised Egyptian Drama,
Which will be produced on Monday, October I, feels it necessary
to state that, so connected as everything relative to Egypt is with
mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare
neither trouble nor expenditure in order to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal and domestic history, habits, manners, and
customs of that extraordinary nation, at the Pharaonic period, and
to reproduce, as far as possilre in scenic accessories, those colossal
anuses of granite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose
enormous dimensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
fury of the elements, have been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and furli
ng sands which have been at once their tomb and their protection.
'I hat nothing may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, an_t itittstrited by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel constraetion. llerodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries of
Vie British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with other atithorities, have been carefully consulted to insure the
Most rigid correctness in all the details and appointments; and in
thus reviving the assocfitlons of a people that existed upwards of
4,010 years ago the Lessee hopes to make the stage present a com-
bination of amusement and instruction hitherto unknown. Rather,
however, than speak himself of what has been done, he leaves the
1 tures to be distriouted by the p iblic to those artistes who
will
be found to have distinguished themselves, and confidently in-
vites the critic and the antiquary to judge of its merits and
attest the fidelity of the most minute details. The ancient
mid modern • authorities consulted by, and the whole of the
Egyptian accessories made and modelled under the eatire
Superintendence of Dykwynkin. The scenery, entirely new,
painted by Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
Aglio, and assistants. The gas fittings by James Palmer and as-
ristants• Th (striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Miss
Bradle_ .and assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, ikc., are all
new. leeoperty-Maiter, Mr. Needham, and assistants. To give
greater effect to which the orchestra (20 feet) will be covered and
added to the stage (the largest in the world). The incidental dances
arranged by Madame Louise. The overture and music by H.
'Laurent, Esq. Director, Mr. J. H. Tully. Machinist, Mr. Tucker
and assistant, The following artistes have been already engaged:
—Miss Glyn, Miss lnderton, Miss Cleveland, Miss M. Oliver, Miss
Talbot. Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mrs. Eelby, Miss Robertson, Miss
Wedham, Miss Do Vere, Misa Topham, Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mr.
Stuart. Mr. C. Mathews, Mr. It. Ronny, Mr. E. Stirling, Mr. A.
Younge, r George Wild, Mr. Edgar, Mr. Swan, Mr. Vincent,
Mr. Robertson, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Craven, Mr. Templeton, Mr.
Laporte. The Ballet :—Madame Louise, Miss Rosina Wright, Miss
Charles, Mcllle. Therese, Miss Smith, !lilies Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Corps de Billet. The orchestra will be enlarged and complete.
A full and efficient chorus from the Royal Opera, and upwards of
300 auxiliaries will be employed in the procession and pageantries of
the Egyptian drama, presenting a coup d'oeil of surpassing magni-
ficence and grandeur, occupying the whole of the largest stage in
the world, the whole of the orchestra being converted into the stage.
In course of preparation a grand historical drama, by W. J. Robson,
Esq., author of " Love and Loyalty." The box-office, under the
direction of Jr. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. Tile theatre will
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

ROYAL OPERA, DRETRY-LANE.

Lessee. Mr. E. T. Smith.

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed LUCIA DI LA.MMERMOOR. Characters by
Me:srs. Elliot G,iler and 11. Braham, and Miss Lucy Escott.
Followed by the National .tnthems of France and England, by
the whole strength of the Operatic Company.
To conclude with THE DAUGHTER OF THE BEGIMEIsT r.
Ch iracters by Messrs. Williams and Raiford, and Misses Forrest
and Dyer.
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Prices of admission:--To the two galleries. 6d.; second circle of
Boxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 2s. 6d. ; stalls, 45.; private boxes to
admit two persons, 10s. 6d.; four persons, one guinea. Box-office
0 pen from 10 to 6 daily.
Doors open at Half-past Seven. Commence at Eight.

kTRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Bnekitone.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed TELE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, TIIE PRETTY GIP3EY AND THE BULL-
FIGHTER.
To be followed by TUE SULTAN.
To which will be added ONLY A HALFPENNY
Followed by a Spanish Ballet.
To conclude with JOHN JONES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.

Lessee, Mr. J. H. Anderson, 18, Norfolk-street, Strand.
THIS EVENING,

Will IT presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, MAGIC and MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by rressor Anderson.

Prices of almlssion:—Private Boxes, It. I ls. 6d. and U. Is. ;
Orchestra Stalls, 4s. Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,
Is.; Gallery, 61. No Half-price. Box-office open from 11 to 5
daily.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.

Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Ce'este.

THIS EVENING,

Wlll be performed VICTOBINE. Characters by Messrs L Mur
ray', C. Selby, P. Bedford, Wright, Parselie, &c. ; Miss Woolgar
Mrs. L. Murray, Sr.c.
After which, HOW'S YOUR UNCLE ?
To conclude with SEEING WRIG LIT.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Talmo.
THIS EVENING,
Will he performed THE CROWN PRINCE; or, The Buckle of
Brilliants.

After which, the Spanish raIICCIT.
TP be ibitowed by TUE BU.![ OF BENEVOLENCE.
To which will be added LES ALLIF.S.
Followed by TTIE GALICIAN FETE.
To conclude with STAGE STRUCK.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.

Fir_t Week of a New Military Spectacle.
THIS EVENING,
The FALL of SEBASTOPOL ! written by J. 11. STOCQUELEB, Esq ,
Mr realising that glorious event. Mr. William Cookc's matchless
stud of horses. The ring and stage in one vast battle-field a hos
of auxlllaries ; the Storming the Malakhoff, and every important
event carefully represented.

After which the SCENES in the CIP.Cr.E, with the Champion
Vaulter and the Premiers Voltigeurs du Blonde.
Itox...ollte open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, ;un.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

TIM DAY—Morn. 52 min. aft. 3 —Evening 10 min. aft. 4
To-Moms:cow—Morn .52 min. aft. 3—Evening 10 min. aft. 4

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, Sept. 29.
TFIERMOMETEH, IN THE SHADE.

68—highest since noon yesterday.
63—lowest this morning and during the night.
68—this day, at noon.

BARO3IETER, 29• GO—falling,
S,-Light breeze, cloudy and overcast. A good
deal of rain fell last night.

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LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1855.

What will be the next move ? That is the
question in every mouth, and the probable solu-
tions of the important and interesting problem
are canvassed with intense anxiety. A profound
silence is maintained on the subject from those
qualified to return authentic answers. The ma-
gical wires remain unused, or at least the infor-
mation obtained therefrom is not suffered to
transpire. There are. consequently various ru-
mour:4in circulation, some of which may, and WE
will add ought to be well-founded. But while
such profound mystery is maintained at head-
quarters. it is impossible to speak with any de
gree Of certainty respecting these stirring events.
One thing appears tolerably cle ,r, that any decisive
resuly whether for good or for evil, would be
forthwith communicated. As we yesterday
stated, it, is utterly impossible that any great
event. could have occurred without the Govern-
ment being in possession of the fact. The chief
reason for its silence is clearly to prevent the
enemy from obtaining any information from
the Journals, of which he might
take • undue advantage. But if there had
been an encounter of any description the
reason would cease, and the intelligence woule
naturally be forthwith given to the public. Ezje:, I

That reinforcements have been despatched to
Eupatoria is by no means improbable. It is the
Course which we long since suggested, and which
Would naturally occur to the mind of any efficient
Gencral, who had authority to carry his concep-
tions. into execution. That the augmented gar-
rison:
;Jat have made a demonstration by occu-
pying advanced positions is also likely. But
if there had been a sharp contest, whether it wap
favourabl° to the Russians, as alleged by some of
our contemporaries on alleged Muscovite informa-
tion, or to the Allies, as asserted by others on
similar grounds, the Government would have
heard of it some way or other, and the people
would not be annoyed by canardg calculated only
for the family of "Apelia, the Jew," the " Royal
Marines," or other.persons of unbounded. credu-
lity When we take into comideratieu tlke