The Sun.
London, England, 1855-12-29 00:00:00

Between Guisnes and Ardennes.

Francis I.—(Next door neighbour of the aforesaid Henry
VIII., No. 1., Westminster, but who himself " didn't quite
live in Westminster" for an obvious reason—" he lived t'other
side of the water.") A monarch of the same ago as Henry,
and *early of the same size ; joint author (with Henry VIII.)
of the original plot of the gorgeous Drama, YE BELLE
ALLIANCE, now represented for the first time in a complete
state on the:Theatre of European Politics. A monarch with
a hooked nose (who, in consequence, always looks sharp)—
W, Shalders.
Pages,—Mesdemoiselles Fitzjerald, Bennett, St. Clair,
Webber, Gaveston, E. Gaveston, Prince, &c., &c.
Le Sire do Firmboisy.—(Lord Grand Chamberlain to the
French King)—Mr. H. Caries.

Queen of France.—Mr. Gough.
Maids of the Bed-Chamber of the French Queen.-3,lesdles.
Drapblanc, Contrepoint, Rideaufin, Oreilleriue.
Scene V.
THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD.

Introducing a Grand Pas de Rosiero, by Miss Emma Horne.
Mesdemoiselles Hicks, E. Honey, Gesselin, Ranee, Kendall,
Martinez, Rose, Losb, Gregory, Turtle, Ford,
Stewart, Page, Rouse, Brown, St. Clair, Granville, Wood-
Ward, and Tressidor.

English Courtiers.—Norfolk, Mr. Roba. Suffolk, Mr. Ab-
solon, Buckingham, Mr. Jay. Rutland, Mr. Andrews. Cum-
berland*, Mr. Sphinx. Northumberland, Mr. Cox. Essex, Mr.
James, Suesex, Mr. Thomas.
French Courtiers.—Chateau Margeaux, Mr. Thompson.
Chateaux, Lafitte, Mr. Rivers. Bordeaux, Mr. Abby. St. Jul-
lien, Mr. Charles. St. Estafet, Mr. Reynolds. Bourgoyne, Mr.
Waters.- De Chablis, Mr. Tower. Do Champagne, Mr. Scott.
ORANti TOURNAMENT of the FIELD of the CLOTH of

GOLD.
(Alter Holbien's celebrated Picture in Hampton Court Palace.)

Scene VI.
GRAND CORRIDOR IN THE CHATEAU,
Leading to the Bed-chamber of the Monarchs.
Pour Fine Normandy LAssies, Six Feet Two Inches in their

Clogs.
Scene VII.
THE OUTSIDE OF BLONDETTE'S FARM.

Blondotto villago Rosikv so purely innocent, that she
sees no harm iu having three lovers at a time, two of them
being kings)—Miss Emma Home.

C;quelfoOt—a rustic youth, whose name being translated
vide ".Spierts Dictionary") signifies " Poppy." He is, never-
tneless, the reverse of Soporific, being particularly wide
awake. (He is one of the three lovers alluded to, who does
not happen to be a king, and takes his measures accordingly)
*--Ittr. C. Brown.

Scene VIII.
The Abode of the Fairy Queen in
THE GOLDEN GROVES OF GOOD HUMOUR.
(By Mr. Wm. Beverley.)

rho Fairy Queen.

Miss E. Thorne.

General Transformation
Harlequin Mr. C. BROWN.
Pantaloon W. A. BARNES.
(The Transatlantic Pantomimist.)
Columbine Miss EMMA HORNE.
Clown,._ The GREAT FLEXMORE.
ADULTERATION BUILDINGS, TURMERIC-ROW,

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.
Acting Manager, Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS.
Stage Manager, Mr. ROBERT ROXBY.
Tito Box office open daily, from Ten till Six o'clock, under the
superintendence of Mr. Edward Chatterton.
The REDUCED PRICES at this Theatre as follow:—Pri-
vate boxes, to hold two persons, 10s. 6d. ('s. for each person
extra) ; on the grand tier, one guinea ; proscenium and stage
boxes, 2/. 25.; galleries, 6d. and Is. ; pit, 2s. ; upper boxes,
ls. fid. ; first circle, 2s. M.; dress circle, 3s.
MORNING PERFORMANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
at Two o'clock.
Mr. Charles Mathews iu Two Pieces.
On SATURDAY, Dec. 29th,
LITTLE TODDLEKINS.
Principal character by Mr. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, and Miss M. Oliver.
To be followed by (fourth time at this theatre)
TRYING IT ON,
in which Mr. Charles Mathews and Miss M. Oliver will ap-
pear.

After which will be, produced an entirely Novel and Original
Inductive, Instructive, Anti-Hypochondriacal, Periodical,
Episodical, Magical, Tragical, Logical, Chronological, Gra-
phical, Chorographical, Philosophical, Cryptographical,
Parabolical, Symbolical, Rhythmical, Mimtcal, Academical,
Mechanical, Technical, Pyrotechnical, Historical, Harmo-
Weal, Heroical, Typical, Allegorical, Metaphorical, Chime-
rical, Satirical, Historical, Metrical, Symmetrical, Lyrical,
Musical, Practical, Poetical, Whimsical, Fantastic, and Side
Shakespearean new
GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
Which for many for many weeks past has engaged the ex-
tensive and unrivalled resources of this establishment, and
which will now appear under the additional, traditional,
and peculiarly suggestive title of
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE ; or, Harlequin King Nonsense
and the Seven Ages of Man.
Tho Scenery entirely Now, painted by and under the super-
iutendence of Mr. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs.
James, Wilson, Gompertz, and numerous assistants.
The .Machinery by Mr. Tucker and assistants. Tho Pro-
perties, Decorations, &c., by Messrs. Needham, Glindou, and
others. The Tricks by Messrs. Roe and assistants. The
Chorographic Arrangements under the direction of Madame
Louise. The Masks and Personal Appointments designed and
executed by the celebrated Dykwynkyn, Artist in Panto-
mimic Physiolognomy, and Photographic Delineator of
Elves, Sprites, and Goblins to the Court of Fairy Land. The
Overture and Music composed and arranged by Mr. J. H.
Tully. The Comic Scenes by Harry Boleuo, Glindon, and
E. L. Blanchard. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening in-
vented and written by E. L. Blanchard, Author of " Harle-
quin Hudibras," " King Humming.top," " Jack and Jill,"
&c. ; and the whole arranged and produced under the super-
intendence of Mr. Robert Roxby.
First of the Seven Ages--' The Infant."
HALL OF NURSERY RHYMES,
In the dominions of King Nonsense,
Heroes of Nursery Literature.
Jack Sprat, Mr. Eatnofat ; Simple Simon, Mr. Tom Noddy ;
Little Jack Horner, Master Plummy ' • Little Bo Peep, Miss
Fortywinks ; Little Tommy Tucker, Master Singsong ;
Humpty Dumpty, Mr. Eggshell ; Little Boy Blue, Master
Blowhorn ; Old Mother Hubbard, Mrs. Leaveabone ; The
Cat and the Fiddle (from an original Kit-eat Portrait), by a
distinguished Player; King Nonsense (the Ruler of a great
many Lines), Mr. Glindon ; Spirit of Common Sense (on an
occasional visit), Miss Fanny Reeves; Baby in Cradle, Little
Toddlekins ; Routine and Redtape (banished to Noodledom),
Messrs. Musty and Rusty ; Old Friends and New Faces—
" They have their Exits and their Entrances."
Second Age—" The School Boy."
" Then the whining school-boy with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly
to school."
VILLAGE OF PRETTYWELL,
with distant view of the Village Church and surrounding
country. —Early Morning.
Young Hopeful (afterwards Harlequin), Signor Verroni ;
Hobbedyhoy (his schoolfellow—afterwards Clown) Harry Bo-
leno ; Dr. Birch (the Village Schoolmaster—afterwards Pan-
taloon), Mr. G. Tanner; His Pupils, Masters Fagg, Bragg,
Wagg, Nagg, Lagg, Magg, Stagg, and Tagg ; Rosa (Ward to
" The Justice," and afterwards Columbine), Madame Boleno ; •
Miss Starch, Governess at " Mrs. Howdydo's Establishment
for Young Ladies," in the Village of Prettywell-cum-Thankye),
Miss Buckram ; Her Pupils—Misses Prattle, Rattle,' Giggle,
Snigglo, Clogglc, Jogglo, Ponglo, Dane', Sidlo, Oglo, Romp,
Flirt, Slypuss, and Simperwell ; Hobson (the Village Carrier),
Mr. Packer ; Bun-woman, Mrs. Goody.
Sums summed up somehow—School Forms and Ceremonies,
Lessons not Lessened, and Cartoons for Young England—The
Plum Cake and the Seedy Schoolmaster—Working the Oracle '
and Playing the Truant—How Young Hopeful wants to catch.
a Fish, and how Hobbedyhoy contrives to hook it—How the
Schoolmaster tries the rod, and how well somebody catches
it—How Young Hopeful blows his own trumpet, and the
Young Ladies' Establishment comes out all two, to, two too
—a Game at Cricket and Dr. Birch bowled out.
Third Age— " The Lover."
" Then the Lover,
Sighing like furnace with woful ballad
Made to his Mistress's eyebrow."
BLACKSMITH'S FORGE AND ROAD-SIDE INN (Sunset).
Hobb and Nobb (the Village Blacksmiths), Messrs. Batter
and Clatter ; afterwards Sprites, The Brothers Elliot ;
Doublestout (Mine Host of the " Leather Bottle), Mr. Arta-
narf ; Cuminsir (Head Waiter), Mr. Readytongue ; Yesser
and Noser (his Assistants), Messrs. Cut and Run ; Cook, Mr.
Bastewell ; Boots, Mr. Tizzy ; Chambermaid, Miss Bobs.day ;
Sedeant Kite (a Recruiting Officer—afterwards Pantaloon),
Deulin Johnson ; " The Justice" (one of the " Great Un-
paid"—afterwards Clown), Tom Matthews ; Flipper and
Flunkey (his Footman) Messrs. Cringe and Crawley ; Re-
cruits, Messrs. Gawky, Gaby, Grimm, Glumm, Gabble, and
Grinaway ; Fifer, Mr. Tootle ; Drummer, Mr. Rowlydow ;
Clodhopper and Chawbacon (Agricultural Labourers), Messrs.
Bumpkin and Joskyn.
The sparks from the anvil amorous and hammer-us—The
Iron struck whilst it is hot—The Lover's Sonnet—The Jus-
tice's tongue and course of True Love—neither running
smoth—" List, list, oh, list !"—which he does—The conse-
quences thereof, and how Serjeant Kite, being the Author of
a great Military Work, gets a good Review.
Fourth Age—" The Soldier,"
" Then a Soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation, even in the cannon's mouth."
OLD ABBEY RUINS (Evening).
The Trysting Place and the Lover's Reverie—" Oh, there's
nothing half so sweet in life as Love's young dream."
" Dream on, good youth, and show the world awake,
The wondrous change that only love can make."
The Spirit of Love, Miss Wadham—Cupid (her Messenger),
Master Mischief.
Hope, Joy, Desire, Happiness, Truth, Delight, Rapture,
Romance, &c., by Misses Richardson, E. Richardson, L.
Honey, &c.
Rapid, Mechanical, and Marvellous Scenic Metamorphosis,
revealing
THE ABODE OF LOVE,

Illumined by the Electric Light of One Hundred Bright Eyes.
Grand Ballet d'Amour—Principal Dancer, Miss Rosina
Wright, assisted by Milks. Therese, Marian Lees, &c.
Fifth Age—" The Justice."
" And then the Justice,
In fair round Belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances
And so he plays his part."
JUSTICE HALL IN THE OLD MANOR HOUSE,
TWI LIGHT.
Farmer Whackstraw, Mr. Grumblewell ; Constable, Mr.
llardstaff; Villagers, Messrs, Gape, Grin, Stare, Shiver,
Tremble, Delve, &c. A memorable Sentence and a recent
Period put to it—The Country Squire and the Effects of a
great Cause—How the Justice loses his Heir, and how the
Fugitives become bawled after.
Sixth Age —" The Lean and Slippored Pantaloon."
The Ruined Cottage of Old Ago—Winter—Firelight. Old Age
(sans teeth, sans eyes, sans teeth, sans taste, sans everything),
Mr. Centenarian.
Seventh Ago—sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans every-
thing."

Sudden Talismanic Dissolving of the Snow to the
BRIGHT REALMS OF PERPETUAL SUMMER.
Double Pautemimic Transmogrification.
The Two Harlequins Signor VCITOIIi and Herr Furth.
The Two Columbines Mme. Boleno and Marie Charles.
The Two Pantaloons Messrs. Tanner and Deulin Johnson.
The Two Sprites •
The Brothers Elliott.
The Two Clowns •
Harry Boleno and Tom Matthews.
A SCENE OF INTEREST—TWO TO ONE—Boleno.
Buttered Peas—Cheese it—Taking the Pledge—Pop't up—
pop't in, and pop't out—Equal Division—Principal and In-
terest—How to evade the Act—Betting versus Cigars—
" What's the odds so long as you're happy ?"—Tho Right Tip
—How to raise the Wiud—The Odds to the Hod—List, oh,
list I—Wrong to-back-her, and no Returns—Settling Day, a
regular Settler—Gone for the Leger—ln for the Oaks- A
Bankrupt's Stock, and a Case of Bak, concluding with a
regular Smash.
A SCENE OF INDUSTRY.—BoIeno.
A sweet Place--Honesty the best Policy—Honey and Whacks
(Wax)—Rising Steps and Steps Rising—Catching Bees all a
Hum—lt Beeboves you to Beehave when you attack a Bee-
hive—Swarming and Warming—Enlarged Heads upon a New
Principle—Domestic Bees —Long Needles—Royal Summons
—Arrival of Queen Bee and Suite—Grand Charge—Tableau.
SCENE OF EXCITEMENT—PARIS EXHIBITION—A
CAFE BESIEGED.—BoIeno.
The Meeting of All Nations (Russian excepted)—Fraternisa-
tion—Cordiality of the Allies—" All the World's a Stage !"
—Arrival of the World and his Wife, and the whole of his
Family, commencing with their Eldest Daughter, the " Fa-
shionable World ;" followed by the " Sporting World ;" the
" Dramatic World ;" the " World upside down ;" the " Wide
World;" the " Wicked World ;" and the " World iu Arms."
Lodgings at a Premium—Not a bed to be had—" My Lodging
is on the cold (coal) Ground"—Clown and Pantalo; n go Down
to Bed—" A Sweet Good Night to all."
A SCENE OF CONFUSION (LAID IN BEDS).
"To bed, to bed"—" 'Tis when to Sleep the World retires"
—The Night Mare, which makes Clown a little hoarse—As
Thick as Three in a bed—A Night Concert, which dis-concerts
the Lodgers—" We won't go home till morning"—Putting
them on the Shelf—Natives and a Settler—The War Whoop,
the War Dance, and a Warming pan Accompaniment—Fire
Fin: tire !--The Mona in all Uproar Speedy Exit of !3011112,