The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-23 00:00:00

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS.
Crowded Houses Every Night.
First Week of the distinguished Vocalists from Italy, Signora
Barbieri Alleni and Signor Barri Tone.
The performances THIS EVENING and during th w
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commence with an INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS by the
After Valois, a new scene of Apropos, entitled the MANAGER'S
ROOM.
To be followed by the Musical Burlesque of BOMBASTES FU-

RIOSO.
To conclude with a new grand Ballet, called PAULINE ; or, the
Pupil of Nature.
Doors open at Self--past Seven, and sornmence at Eight o'clock.
A Xonalag Juvenile Performance To-Morrow, at Three o'clock.
Doors open at MaIS-past Two.
Private Boxes. 19. ; Balcony Stalls, 35.; Lower Stalls, 2s. ;
Baleony, 29.4 Amphitheatre, Is.
Prieline Boxes and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal
Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sam's Royal Library, St.
James's-street ; Mr. G. 011ivier, New Bond-street; at all the prin-
cipal libraries; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, Adelaide-
trait, West iltrand.

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Will be performed Meyerbeer's grand Opera of ROBERT THE
DEVIL. Robert, Mr. Fedor; Bertram. Mr. Drayton; Raimbaut,
Mr. Mangers ; Alberti, Mr. Dehaga ; the Princess, Miss Crichton ;
Ailed, Madlle. Evelina Garcia.
To eonclude wi HARLEQUIN HOGARTH ew Grand Christmas Pantomime, cated
;
Or, The Two London 'Prentices.
INTRODUCTION.
SCENE I.
THZ HAUNTS OF IDLENESS AND IGNORANCE. _ . _

lilow Idleness and Igioraace lay their heads together, and deter-
mLue to check the farther 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 useflil knowledge," &c. ; also the School of Idleness, " holiday all
the year round," " 411 play, no work." How Industry and Know-
ledge suddenly make their appearance in the enemy's camp, and
produce

Sczra 11.
AN EXTENSIVE CHANGE ON THE PREMISES.
How the subject of the pantomime is resolved upon, and being re -
solved upon, the " work goes bravely on" with the immortal Ho-
garth's " Two London 'Prentices."

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SCENE 111.
CITY SIDE OF BL a.OKFRIARS-BRIDGE, 1751.
Now the " two 'prentices" made their way to the city of London,
and at last arrived at their master's house, the Goldhe en Tea Keterade
tle,
on Ludgate-hill. Departure of the Figsby family masqu
at ltanelagh-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
tlossy under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.
SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.
Now the " two 'prentices" retire for the night, one to his virtuous
bolster and the other to his vicious courses. Visions of the future,
showing the difference bet •een a
NEpleasant dream and a nightmare.
SCE V.

THIEVES' KITCHEN.
How the " idle 'prentice" falls into bad company, becomes a high.
wayman and a gentleman, and takes the " oaths and his seat'
accordingly.

SCENE VI.
THE SHOP.

How the " industrious 'prentice" oversleeps himself, but makes up
for lost time by the nearest approach to " perpetual motion" ever
witnessed. How the " idle 'prentice" makes his appearance, and
not only bolts with his master's till, but with his master's daughter
into the bargain.

SCENE VII.
CELLARS AND VAULTS.
How the " industrious 'prentice," at considerable personal incon-
venienee, eaves his master's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
finally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
le the " better man," but also introduces the audience to
SCENE VIII.
THE FAIRY BEEHIVE,
With the Queen Bee and her Court,
How the " industrious 'Prentice' receives the battle money, alias
the hand of the fair Jemima. Re-appearance of Industry and Know-
ledge, and introduction of old friends in new characters.
SCENE IX.

BELLOWSMAKERSTERMA : FIREW
KERSORKMAKERS, AND
FIL.

Rockets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Question debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps ;
brand Pyrotechnic, Hydraulic, and Aerial display.
SCENE X.

"MOON," OPTICIAN, AND
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