The Sun.
London, England, 1852-05-28 00:00:00

BATTY'S GRAND NATIONAL HIPPO-
DROME,
Opposite the Broad Walk, Kensington-gardens,
Will OPEN for the Season, on WHIT-MONDAY, May 31st, 18.52,
When en ASCENT will be made in. the itoyal Hippodrome
Balloon, by a celebrated Aeronaut.
Mr. 8., in announcing his Second Season, and gratefully remem-
bering the liberal patronage bestowed upon past performances, begs
leave to state that he has spared neither pains nor expense in select-
ing the best Artists from the principal Continental and Foreign
Amphitheatres, to realise the spirit-stirring scenes and exciting con-
tests of the Curiculum, for which the Romans were so famous; and
to ensure a perfect production of the various scenes, the celebrated
Henri Franconi, founder of the Parisian Hippodrome, has been en-
gaged, ander whose superintendence the numerous Stud of Trained
Horses, Ponies, Stags, Ostriches, Elephants, &c., will be introduced
from time to time, terming the most complete tout ensemble of
Antique Pastimes ever witnessed in England.
A splendid Brass Band will be in attendance.
Admission—Reserved Seats, 3.5. ; First Class, 25.; Second ditto,
h.; Third ditto,

ROYAL MARIONETTE 'IHEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
THIS EVENING, and every evening during the week,
A new Characteristic Address, by the Manager.
After which a new Piece, entitled THE HAPPY MANAGER. A
Dramatic Dificulty. In one act.
To be followed by a new and original Burlesene, called THE
SPIIIIT OF PUNCH ; or, The Arcadian Brothers.
To conclude with an entirely new version of the Grand Eastern
Spectacle of ALADDIN ; or, The Wonderful Lamp, produced with
all the vast resources of this small establishment.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
' 'A. Morning Performance To-Morrow. Doors open at Half-past
V we, and commence at Three o'clock.
The Ebony Marionettes are re-engaged, and will appear on Whit-
Monday.
There will shortly_ be produced several New Pieces, which are now
In active rehearsal.
Private Boxes and Stalls to be had at the Box-office of the
Theatre, and of all the principal Librarians.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Extraordinary Combination of Talent.
*Mesdames Sofie Cruvelli, D'Angri, and De Is Grange-
Signori Caizolari, Gardoni, F. Lablaehe, and Lablache.
TO-MORROW
Will be presented Bellini's celebrated Opera,
LA SONNAMBULA.
Amina, Madlle. Sods Cruvelli ; Less, Madlle. Feller ; Count Ro-
dolpho, Signor Belletti ; Elvina, Signor Gardoni.
To be followed by Grecco's celebrated Opera Ban,
LA PRO VA D'UN OPERA ;..Elll-A.
Corilla, Madame De la Grange; Federico, Signor Calzolari ; Gul-
letto, Signor F. Lablache ; Campenore, Signor Lablache.
To conclude with a new Ballet Divertissement by M. Gosselin, the
music composed and arranged by M. Vadaud, entitled
LA FETE DES ROSIERES.
By Madlle. Carolina Rosati, madlles. Rosa, Esper, Lamorenx, and
Allegriial ; MM. Di Mattia, Venafra, Gouriet, and Mathieu.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Opera
Box-office, Colonnade, Haymarket.

ROYAL
ITAL/Ax OPERA, COVENT-OARD EN.
. TO-MORROW
v, Li, be performed Bellini'S Opera,
I PURITAN- 1,
Elvira, Madame Grist ; Henrietta, Madlle. Cott. ; (leorgio, Signor
Marini
Signor So , Vatton, Signor Polonini ; Riccardo,
Signort -- il Bruno,
oueeei ; Arturo, Signor Ziario.
Composer, Director of Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The performances commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit may be had ,for the
Night or Season), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open
from Eleven till Five o'clock ; and of the principal librarians and
musicsellers.

TREATRZ ROYAL, HAIrvAltgET.
Mr. B Webster, Sole Lessee and Ma :a Old Brompton.
THIS EVENLNG,

Will be performed GOOD FOR NOTHING.
To be followed by an entirely new comic Drama, entitled MILD
YOUR OWN BUSINESS, by Messr, B. Webster, Leigh Murray,
Buckstone, and Keeley ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Reynolds, Bc.e.
Alter which a new Burlesque on a frightfully popular sabject, to
be called 0, GEMINI ; or, the Brothers of Co(u)rse. Characters by
Messrs. Bnckstone, Bland, Woolger ; Mesdames Buckingham, Col-
in'', Canlfleid.lloney, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPUI.
Lessee, Mr. B. Webster ; Directress, Madame Celeste.
T Ens EVENLIN.TG,

Will be performed SEA and LAND. Characters by Messrs. Paul
Bedford, Wright, Hughes, 0. Smith. Worrell, Emery; Misses Ellen
Chaplin, K. Fazwllham, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a devilish new Extravaganza, called MEPHISTO-
PHELES. Characters by Mr. Honey, Miss Fitzwilliam, and Miss
Woolgar.
After which, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO CAM-
B ?.R WELL ?

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the CORSICAN BROTHERS. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, A. Wigan, Ryder, Meadows, J.
Vining, J. Chester ; Misses taillips, Murray, Robertson, and C.
Leclercq.
After which A LUCKY FRIDAY, in which Mr. A. Wigan will
appear.
To concinde with a new and original Fairy Tale (compressed into
one act), entitled WITTIKIND AND HIS BROTHERS or, the
Seven Swan Princes and the Fair Melusine.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, .Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be produced a dramatic story, in eight acts, entitled A
CHAIN OF EVENTS. Characters by Messrs. Charles Mathews,
Frank Matthews, Robert Roxby, Belton, Baker, Suter, Horncastle,
Rost‘Te, Butler, and Bonner ; Madame Vestris, Miss Laura Keene,
Mrs. F. Matthews, and Miss Julia St. George, Miss Wright, Miss
Oliver, Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis,
Miss Grove, and Miss Foote.