The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-08 00:00:00

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CLERICAL, MEDICAL, and GENERAL
LIFE AS 3U RANCE SOCIETY.
The ApTNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PROPRIETORS will
be held at the Office of the Society, on THURSDAY, the First day
of Starch next, at 1 o'clock precisely, at which meeting Fire Direc-
Sers and One Auditor (on the part of the proprietors) will be elected.
Any proprietor desirous of proposing a candidate for the office of
director or auditor, must send the name of such candidate to the
secretary, at least fourteen days before the day of meeting. The
ballot will commence at 11 o'clock and close at 2 o'clock.
An election of an Auditor (on the part of the Assured) will also
take place on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of February, between
the hours of 11 and 2 o'clock.
All, persons assured for the whole term of life, and qualified to
vote, are hereby referred to the conditions endorsed on their policies
for Information concerning the candidate to be proposed.
GEORGE H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary.
99, Greit Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London, Bth Feb., 1855.

THE EASTERN STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.
At the FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PRO-
PRIETORS, held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, on
Wednesday, the 7th day of February, 1855
HENRY T. II )PE, Esq., in the Chair—
The notice convening the meeting and the Retort of the Court of
Directors having been read,
It was proposed by Taos. BISGOOD, Esq., seconded by RICUARD P.
rItICBARD, Esq., and carried unanimously—
" That the Report now read be received and adopted."
The following gentlemen, viz.. George Thomas Brains, Esq., Ro-
bert James Roy Campbell, Esq., James St. George Burke, Esq., and
John Edward Stephens, Esq., were unanimously re-elected Directors
of the Company ; and
Captain Robert Michael Laffan, FLE., M.P., was unanimously
elected a Director, in the room of the late Charles Geach, Esq.
William Walter Cargill, Esq., and James Edward Coleman, Esq.,
were also unanimously re-elected auditors for the current year.
HENRY T. HOPE, Chairman.
Moved by James Thompson, Esq., seconded by John Field, Esq.,
and carried unanimously,
" That the best thanks of this Meeting be and are hereby given to
the Chairman and Court of Directors, for their unwearied attention
to the interests of the Company, and to the Chairman especially, for
th. day."

DRURY-LAIN h.
seduced Prices as ns
Wednesday. at Two o'cicck.

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THIS EYEI
Will be performed DOVES IN
After which, TOUCH AND T.e
To be followed by the entirely ono
lice-
rery, traditionarY, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary
end 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 extraordinat 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-
tendenee 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. For,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Quarter-day (his Ministers of
Melancholy), Messrs. E. V. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load,
Day, E. T. Weight, and E. V. Bills. Azure Diabolical* 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 make a good pantomime, and its cons
eoction accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sinarise), 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.
Zs& (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.
Bolero; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Lunis, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, B. Box, Taylor, Matilda Chenley, alartiney, 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
elixpenee-The Change. Grand Ballet. Principal Dancers, Mdlle.
Therese aid Annie Cushnie, Therese, Smith, &c. The Four-and-
Twenty Blackbirds, Masters Tweet Tweet, Toot Too, Loodle Loodle,
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 Weed, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congress Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Le,athertongue ; Dutch Oven, lifynheer Von Tan ; Rolling Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. De Bar; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyei'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
end Mr. Sneezums ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum; Harvey's Settee (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, &e. 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 Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
the Province of Pickles (icy Sunset).-Chutnee (Cnief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Fact. s ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. (Wong, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, fec.; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of be Stupendous Salt Mine (by Moonlight).- Salt
]lock (a bright White Sprite), Herr IVlllikind Moleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Rock of Salt- Treachery of Vinegar
-Upsetting the Pail above, and Evaporation of the :saLtne staiactite
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. Boleno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikind Moleno; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Boleno (his first appearance in Lenden for
many years) ; Aerial Evolutionists, by the inimitable Italian
Brothere. The Turk's Head Public-het:lse and Hairdresser's
Shop.-Hairdresser, Mons. Pomade ; Publican, Mr. Billy Willia-us;
Customer'', Messrs. Redeob, 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
Creat 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 males all well-The Great Bear tarns 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 -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 Might, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
-treat American Baby Snew.-Arrival of the Infantry-Sudden
Squall-)La'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 Jongles Cod Liver Oil-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 ease of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
Han Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office, and Pursell's
Mecnit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.-" Up-
case ye then, my merry men, it Is our opening day"-A Moister
for one and a Lobster for two-A Mussulman and a Man for a
Muscle-Ditty 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 of the Press-" Oh, what a
row, &rumpus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty; Fishmonger,
Mr. Stales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box ; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. CUtemdown ; Critic, Cutemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Casey, Stratalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; lioarelnean, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of
Somerset-house.--Here we are-Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year -High Prices and Low Prices-Manchester Stuff-Eng.
lish Comforters-Stocks on Band and Handsome Stocks-Ford's
Eureka Shirts-Reform in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment el
the Clerks-Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.--hosier, Mr. Stocken ; Sherman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.-Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Soyer; Kitehearnalds, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell; Guardsman, Corporal Longahanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers-Soyer's Last Soap -
Where's the Knives and Forks ?-Boiled and Unbolted Lob-
sters-Headless Swains-Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup--Clown
Gone all to Pot-Harlequin Gets well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled-Clown and Pantaloon In a Stew-A Regular Broil-
Thou eomest in each an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspeare)-Too Many Cooks Spoil the
(Clown's) Broth-The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illumine Page of the History of England.-Grand Allegorical
Tableau wi Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
.Alliett F s. Young Jullien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
doable bonds of the English and French. " God save the Queen,"
"part-Ant poor la Syrie," and "Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, In which character she will sing
the spirited patriotic elusion, published in "Blackweod'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
Ba. 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 twen"eth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four."
Vestibule of the Temple of 'ictory. The Tribute of England to
the Brave Patriots. Distribution of Laurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and
Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrill's Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'eeil never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission :-Stalls, 55.; dress circle, 45.; second price, Si.;
upper circle, as.; second price, is. 6d. ; pit, is. ; second price, Is.;
.ower gallery, Is.; second price, dd. ; upper gallery, 6d. ; private
boxes, dos. Gd., les. els., and upwards. Doors open at half-past G,
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 : -Tke Grand Christmas
pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. • a Drama, by Dion Bowel-
t!alt. Esq. ; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq.; an Adaptation from
eleYerbeee's Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
sari streets- to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
lime) Of slack's Ipkigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
InallY months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

r THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET. ____
-4d"
th° management of Mr. Buckstone.
Tlll3 EvEisnra, FEL 8,
Will be Dreeertted OUlt. MART ANNE.
Fellowed by the new
80-PEEP; or, Hanle,'
Sheep. Little
GARY
Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
; the Girl who Lost her
ro_peep, Alias L. TilDrnpn
Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barium; Clovrn, Mr. AippAlr,ll7l;l4o'o?lura;
To be followed by BOX Awn cox. 13(inhe3,Plirs;s M. Brown.
LTo conclude with POPPING TUE QIIZSTIONT.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, (;Xn,----------r„
Under the Management of Mr. ci ,A; c-:”,,,-STRE ET.
THIS EVENING, FEB. ,i--4 "'"X•
Play, en titled LOUIS THE ELEvENT,
character by Mr. C. Kean. l'rincleal
I After which will be produced a tiew Grand Christmas Pant ,
BLUE-11EARD; or, The oreat lac...nil.' si ~-
entitled, IL% T;LEQUIS
lfirimuiri, yr. corinAck : Clown, Mr. Hulinc ; Pantaloon, Nir, •
. Paulo
;
and Columbf-ne, Miss Desborough.

LOYAE, LI CEUJI TITEATIZE.

Under the MAtta;cment 01 Ircstrls..

THIS EVINING, FEB. 8,
he performed AGGRAVATING SANE. Prilcipal eh:tract( r
by 2dr. t'• Mathews.
Att,r which will be produced the new and original FairY b:trd-
vagailza, entitled vial CE PRETTYPET and THE 111.71"I'ERFLY.
To tni followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
Box-office open from 10 until G.
Sole agent for Private uomea, Mr. Al!croft, 15, Now-Bond-street.

THEATRE: ROYAL A.DF,I.PIII.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.--Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Ir=a 8,
Ot ill be perf,rined a new and original Drama, preceded by a Pro-
lotUe, and calla! JANET PRIDE.
To be followed by a New Grand DIVERTISSEMENT.
After Which, BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS.
43RI.Lx which will be added the Farce entitled THE RAILWAY