The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-10 00:00:00

THEATRE of OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.

" SOIREES MYSTEIIIEUSES," Juvenile Amusements, by M.
and Madame Langlois, of Paris, and the celebrated Indian Juggler,
Djalma, with Dissolving Views, Chromatrope, &c., at Seven
'clock. Admission Is., Is. 6d., and 2s. 6d.
DIORAMA.—Every Day, from Twelve to Three. Prices of Ad-
mission Is. 64., Is., and 6d.
BAZAARS—Open daily from Ten a.m. to Ten var. Admission Free.
MAGNETOII) CURRENTS and the MAUNETOSCOPE. Dr.
Leger's Philosophical and Experimental Lectures every Saturday
ing,at Eight. Admission Is. and 2s.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This National Establishment, having undergone the most costly
repairs and decorations throughout, a series of snperb embellish-
ments having been introduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
a new centre chandelier suspended
EVENING, , is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS . _

THE BELLE STRATAGEM. Dorricourt, Mr. Anderson; Sir
George Touchwood, Mr. Cooper ; Hardy, Mr. Tilbury ; Flutter, Mr.
F. Vining ; Leticia Harding, Miss Fitzpatrick.
After which,

THZ YOUNG COUPLE. Henrietta de Vigny, Mbss Kate Bate.
raan ; Charles de Blonville, Miss Ellen Bateman.
To conclude with a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN HOGARTH ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentices.

The whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
INTRODUCTION.
SCENE I.
THE HAUNTS OF IDLENESS AND IGNORANCE.

How Idleness and Ignorance lay their heads together, and deter-
mine to check the further 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 iu the enemy's camp, and
produce

SCENE 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."

SCENE 111,

CITY SIDE OF BL-i-C—K-Fft-I.iPbS-13RIDGE,. 1751._

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How the " two 'prentic,es" made their way to the city of London.
and at last arrived at their master's house, the Golden Tea Kettle,
on Ludgate-hill. Departure of the Figaby family for the masquerade
at ltanelagh-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
tie's" under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.

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SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.

How 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 pleasant dream and a nightmare.
SCENZ V.
THIEVES' KITCHEN.

Row 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 SHCP.

How the " industrious 'prentice" oversleeps himself, but makes up
for lest time by the nearest approach to " perpetual motion" ever
witnessed. flew 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.

New the " industrious 'prentice," at considerable personal Mean-
venlenee, saves his waster's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
finally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
Is tie " better man," but also introduces the audience to
Semi VIII.
THE FAIRY BEEHIVE,
With the Queen Bee and her Court.

Hew 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.
Scemg IX.
BELLOWSMAKERS, FIREWORK-MAKERS, AND
FILTERMAKERS.

Rocket, 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.

"110 CITS Focus." ASTROLOGER, "MOON," OPTICIAN, AND

SUN TAITERINT:

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, 1851.

SCENI XI.
MRS. BUDD'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN.
DOCTOR FROST'S ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, So.
Mr. Budd, washerman and nurse ; Mrs. Bloomer, tailor, &c.
The world turned upside down—Flowers " all a blooming, all a
Mowing "—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
caps—" Set a thief to catch a thief "—Vegetarians at Christmas—
/Warn from the ball—New midnight polka, and a Boxing-night
revel in the streets of Loudon.

EXTERIOR OF THESCENE
BULLXIII AND MOUTH INN.
Old English customs—The watch-box on the look-out—The
Pepper box not to be sneezed at—" Welcome, little stranger"—
A Christmas box that comes only once a-year, secured in a strong
box.

SCENE
THE GREAT PIZ-WHISTLE RAILWAY.
Accidents and offences--Cheap travelling—Life Insurance Com-
pany —Paying dear for a whistle—" Fallacies of the faculty" —The
thrashing machine of great service—Departure of the last trans on
the Fix-whistle Extension Railway.

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

SCENE %PI. AND LAST.
TRIUMPH OF INDUSTRY,
One of the most elaborate and extensive scenes ever Introduced
on the English stage, and which none but the resources of this
theatre could possibly ha
ce ve prepared.
Box-offl open day from 10 to 4.

PRICES OF ADMISSION.
The former scale of prim has been revised, and a rata of admission
adopted suitable to the convenience of aU classes of society:—
Dr:•ss Circle •• •• •• • • • • 6s.
Upper Boxes • • • •
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