The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-05 00:00:00

IOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,t
OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
On Monday, January r,th, will be performed ShaksPere's Comedy
the MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, and the New Grand
nristmas Pantomime of HARLEQUIN BILLY TAYLOR ; or The
flying Dutchman and the King of Raritongo.r, and the Pantomime.
Tuesday, 6th, The Iron Chest, Betsy Bake
WednosdaY, 7th, Hamlet, and the Pantomime.
Thursday, 6th, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and the Pantomime.
Friday, 9th, The Theatre will be closed in consequence of the Royal
Performance at Windsor Castle.
Saturday, 10th, Twelfth Night will
the be repeated asp layed at Wind-
sor Castle, by Royal Command, and Pantomime.

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Public are respe info
ctfullyinformed that
this new and elegant Theatre will positively be opened on Mormxv,
January 11th. with a TROUPE of MARIONETTES selected from
the principal Theatres of Italy. The performances will consist of
Original DTaraftS, Burlesques, and Ballets. Doors open at Half-past
Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
Private Boxes and Stalls may be obtained at Mr
Royal . MitchLibrar ell's Royal
Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. m's y, St.
James's-street ; Mr. C. 011ivier, New Bond-street; and at all the
prineipal libraries.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This National Establishment, having undergone the most costly
repairs and decorations throughout, a series of superb embellish-
ments having been introduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
a new centre chandelier suspended, is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS EVENING,
MACBETH, with the whole of Locke's music. Macbeth, Mr. An-
derson ; Maoduff, Mr. Belton ; Hecate, Miss P. Horton ; Lady Mac-
beth, Miss Glynn.
To be followed by a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN 110 GARTH ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentiees.
The whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
INTRODUCTION.
Sam I.
TRIE HAUNTS OF IDLENESS AND IGNORANCE.
How Idleness and Ignorance lay their heads together, and deter-
mine to cheek the fhrther advance of Industry and Knowledge by
the establishment of a manufactory of " fetters for the human intel-
lect," " clogs on the understanding," " stumbling-blocks in the way
of useful knowledge," &c. ; also the School of Idleness,
holyday all
the year round," " all play, no work." How Industry and Know-
"
ledge suddenly make their appearance in the enemy's camp, and
produce

Sena 11.
AN EXTENSIVE CHANGE ON THE PREMISES.
How the subject of the pantomime is resolved upon, arid being re -
Ho-
solved upon, the " work goes bravely en" with the immortal Fla
Earth's " Two London 'Prentices."
Scares
CITY SIDE OF BLEXKFRIARS-BRIDGE, 1751.
How the " two 'prentices" made their way to the city of London,
and at last arrived at their master's house, the
for the Golden Temasquerade
a Kettle,
on Ludgate-hill. Departure or the Figsby family
at rganelugh-gardens, and first introduction of the "two 'pren-
flees" under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.
SceNz IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.
How the •
to 'prentices" retire for the night, one to his virtuous
bolster and e other to his vicious courses. Visions of the fliture,
showing the difference bet,veen a pleasant dream and a nightmare.
Sczta V.
THIEVES' KITCHEN.

HoW the " id 'prentice" fs into bad com p any, becomes a high.
R le
man and a gentleman,all and takes the " oaths and his seat'
accordingly

SCENE VI.
THE SHOP.
Hot, the " indtistriom 'prentice" oversleeps himself, but makes uP
for lost time by the nearest approach to " perpetual motion eared
r
witnessed. How the " idle 'prentice" makes his appnce,
not only bolts with his master's till, but with his master's daughter
into the bargain.

SCENE VII.
CELLARS AND VAULTS.
How the .1 industrious 'prentice," at considerable personal incen-
yenienee, saves his master's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
finally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
is the " loetter man," but also introduces the audience to
Sczaz VIII.
THE FAIRY BEEHIVE,
With the Queen Bee and her Court.
How the " industrious 'prentice" receives the battle money, alias
thee,and of the fair Jemima. Re-appearance characters. and Know-
ledg and introduction of old friends in new
SCENE IX.
BEI,LOWSMAKERS, FIREWOLTERMAKERSRKMAKERS, AND
FI.
Rockets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Questiorand n debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps ;
(, Pyrotechnic, Hydraulic, and Aerial display.
Scams X.
110CVS FOCUS," AST SUN "MOON, GER, "MN," OPTICIAN, AND
SUN TAVERN.
Clown turned Conjuror—Consultation with the Stars nightly—
Set-to between the Sun and the Moon ; the former gets his " day-
lights" darkened, and the natural result is a total eclipse of the
sun, 1831.

SCENE XL
M-E5. BUDD'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG GENTLEXEN.
DOCTOR FROST'S ACADE SLY FOR YOUNG LADIES, &c.
Mr. Bndd, washerman and nurse ; Mrs. Bloomer, tailor, &c.
The world turned upside down—Flowers " all a blooming, all a
blowing "—A change comes over the state of affairs—Babies taken
in and done for—A lesson for ladles.

,SCENE XII.
STREET AT THE WEST END BY MOONLIGHT.
Coffee always hot—Admission to the stalls gratis—Clown in his
enos--" Set a thief to catch a thief "—Vegetarians at Christmas—
Retarn from the ball—New midnight polka, and a Boxing-night
revel is the streets of Loudon.
SCENE XIII.
IDXTERIOR OF THE BULL AND MOUTH INN.
Old English customs—The wat-box on the look-out—The
pepper box not to be sneezed at— ch"
Welcome, little stranger "
A. Christmas box that comes only once a-year, secured in a strong
Lea.

Sorsz XIV.
THE GREAT FIZ-NVIIISTLE RAILWAY.
Aecidenb and offences—Cheap travelling—Life Insurance Com-
pany -Paying dear for a whistle—" Fallacies of the faculty" —The
thrashiug machine of great service—Departure of the last trait' on
the Fix-whistle Extension Railway.

SCENE XV.
HABERDASHER'S SHOP AND COFFEEHOUSE.
A lesson to shopkeepers—" Cut your coat according to your
eloth"—How to turn out of bed—Reaping machine—The danger of
playing with loaded firearms (American ones especially) fully illus-
trated hi a revolution in England—Here we go round, round, round,
till we arslve at

SCENE XVI. AND LAST.
TRIUMPH OF INDUSTRY,
One of the most elaborate and extensive scenes ever introduced
on the English stay, and which none but the resources of this
theatre could possibly have prepared.
Box-othce open daily from 10 to 4.

PRICES OF ADMISSION.
The former scale of prices has been revised, and a rate of admission
adopted suitable to the convenience of all classes of soci6s ety:—
Dr•ss Circle
•. •• •
Upper Boxes
Pit .. • •
Amphitheatre
Gallery

.. 2s. 6d.