The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-12 00:00:00

110YAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN'.
On Monday, January 12th, will be performed Shakspere's Comedy
of the MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, and the Nerw Grand
Cnristmas Pantomime of HARLEQUIN BILLY TAYLOR, ; or The
flying Dutchman and the King of Raritong,o.
Tuesday, 13th, Twelfth Night will be repeated as played at Wind-
t Castle, by Royal Command, and the Pantomime.
Wednesday, 14th, Hamlet, and the Pantomime.
Thursday, 15th, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and the Pantomime.
Friday, 16th, Twelfth Night, and the Pantomime.
Saturday, 17th, The Iron Chest, and the Pantomime.

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Public are respectfully informed that
thelloyai Marione tte:T heatre will positively be opened THIS EVEN-
ING, January 12, for the representation of Operas,
of MARION-
Vaudevilles,
Burlesques, Ballets and Spectacles, by a TROUPE
ErrEs, from the Theatres of Naples, Rome, Milan, and Geneva.
The Scenery has been painted by eminent Artists, and the Costumes
designed from the most authentic sources. The Orchestra has been
selected from the two Italian Opera Houses.
The lerformances THIS EVENING will be preceded by an IN-
TRODUCTORY ADDRESS by the Manager.
Atter which, a new scene of Apropos, entitled the MANAGER'S
ROOM.
To be followel by the Musical Burlesque of BOMBASTES FU-
BIOSO.
To conclude with a new grand Ballet, called PAULINE ; or, the
pupil of Nature.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
Frivate Boxes, 11. Is.; Balcony Stalls, 35.; Lower Stalls,
Balcony, is.; Amphitheatre, Is.
Private Boxes and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal
Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. SATIV6 Royal Library, st
James's-street ; Mr. C. 011ivie.r, New Bond-street; a, all the
prin-
cipal libraries; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, Adelaide-
street, West Strand.

CHRISTMAS AMUSEIIENT FOR THE JUVENILES.
HUNGERFORD-HALL, STRAND.
UNRIVALLED COMBINATION OF ATTRACTIONS.
ANIMAL MAGNETISM.—SOIREES LASSAIGNE every Eve-
ning (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Admission Is., 25.,
and 4s. Stalls and Reserved Seats may be secured at Mr. Sams's
Royal Library, St. James's-street; at Mr. Ebers's, Bookseller to her
Majesty. :47, Old Bond-street; and at the Manager's °dice, Hunger-
Ord-hall.

THEATRE of OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.
" SOIREES MYSTERIEUSES," Juvenile Amusements, by
and Madame Langlois, of farts, and the celebrated Indian JugglMer,
Djalma, with Dissolving Views, Chromatrope, lac., at Seven
'clock. Admission is., I. 6d., and 28. 6d.
DIORAMA.—Every Day, from Twelve to Three. Prices of Ad-
Mission 13. 6d., is., and 6d.
BAZAARS—Open daily from Ten A.M. to Ten P.3E. Admission Free.
MAGNETOID CURRENTS and the MAGNETOSCOPE. Dr.
Lager's Philosophical and Experimental Lectures every Saturday
Mg,at Eight. Admission Is. and 23.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This National Establishment, having undergone the most costly
repairs and decorations throughout, a series of snperb embellish-
ments haying been introduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
new centre chandelier suspended, is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed FAZIO. Fazio, Mr. Anderson ; Blanca, Miss
Glynn.

After which,
THE YOUNG COUPLE. Henrietta de Tigny, Miss Kate Bate
man ; Charles do Blonville, Miss Ellen Bateman.
To conclude with a ew Grand Christmas rantoraime, called
HARNLEQUIN HOGARTH ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentices.
The whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
INTRODUCTION.
SCENE r.
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 in 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, thd " work goes bravely on" with the immortal Ho-
garth's " Two London 'Prentices."
SCENE
CITY SIDE OF BL&CKFRIARS-BRIDGE, 1751.
Now the " two 'prentices" 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 Figsby family for the masquerade
at Itanelagh-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
twee under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.
SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.

Prow 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 •eed a pleasant dream and a nightmare.

SCENE V.
TIIIEVES' 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 SEICP.

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-
venience, saves his master's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
inally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
Is the " better man," but also introduces the audience to
ScEiva 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 Jcmima. Re-appearance of Industry and Know-
ledge, and introduction of old
ScaNEfridnds in new characters.
IX.

BELLOWS3IAKEM, 71-REWORKMAKERS, AND
FILTER3IAKERS.

Rockets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Question debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps
brand Pyrotechnic, andHydraulic,e Aerial display.
t X.
" HOCHS FOCUS." ASTROLOGEIt,

"MOON," 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, 1951.

SCENE XI.

MBA. BUDD'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN.
DOCTOR FROST'S ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, &c.
Mr. Budd, washerman and nurse ; Mrs. Bloomer, tailor, &c.
The world turned upside down—Flowers " all a blooming, all a
blowlne "—A change comes over the state of atrairs--Babies taken
in and done for—A hassou for ladies.
SCENE XII.
STREET AT THE WEST END BY MOONLIGHT.
Coffee always hot—Admission to the stalls gratis—Clown in his
enre—" Set a thief to catch a thief "—Ve4etarians at Christmas--
Return from the ball—New midnight polka, and a Boxing-night
revel In the streets of London.
SCENE XIII.
EXTERIOR OF THE BULL 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 XIV.
THE GREAT FIZ-WHISTLE RAILWAY.

Accidents;nd 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 trail on
the Fix-whistle Extension Railway.

SCENE XV.
HABERDASHER'S SIIOP 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,
till we arrive at

SCENE YVI. AND LAST.
TRIUMPH OF INDUSTRY,
One of the most elaborate and extensive scenes e•er Introduced
on the English stage, and which none but the resources of this
theatre could possibly have prepared.
Box-office 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 society:—
Dress Circle
Upper Boxes
Pit .. • •
Amphitheatre
Gallery

2s. Gd.

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ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Farrell.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Shylock,.
Mr. 11. Farren ; Portia, Mrs. Mead.
To conclude with RED RUFUS ; or, Harlequin Fact, Fiction, an d
Fancy. Red Rufus, Mr. Shalders ; Clown, Mr. Edwards; Ilarlequna,
Mr. Forrest; Pantaloon, Mr. Tanner; Columbine, Miss Lees.

PUNCH'S PLAYHOUSE AND STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. W. R. COPELAND, Liver Pool.
The Warmest Theatre in Lendon.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed THE TWELVE LABOURS OF HERCULES.
After which, MY SISTER FROM INDIA.
To be followed by a new Chinese burlesque, called THE MANDA-
RIN'S DAUGHTER , or, Willow Pattern Plate. Characters by
Messrs. J. Reeve, Rogers, Romer, Attwood, Hudspeth ; Mesdames
Marshall, Sanders, Bell, Eglinton, and Maskell.:
To conclude with BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
The prices of admission are arranged as follow :—Orchestra stalls,
4s; Boxes (first circle), 35.; (second circle), 2s. ; Pit, Is.
Doors to be openel at Half-past Six+ and the performancaa tocommence at Seven precisely.
A second price will be taken to the Boxes only at Nine o'clock
—lnt circle, 25.; second circle, Is.
Private Boxes Ono Guinea and a Half each.
Stage Manager, Mr. E. Stirling.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tai' DAT —Morning 23 min. after 5 I Evening 47 min after 5
To-Moasow—Morning 13 min. alter 6 I Evening 38 min alter 6

W E ATIIE R.—SUN OFFICE, JA..NMARY 11.
raSICKOMETER, IN TER SHADS.
45 —highest since noon yesterday.
34—lowest this morning and during the night.
47—this day. at noon.
BAR0)11altr, went down to 29.11, three-quarters of an inch
since yesterday; now 29.17,
wow Westerly—heavy rain in the night, with dirty
weather; fine at noon; afternoon, rain.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12.
THERMOMETER, IA TIIII SHADE.
48—highest since noon yesterday.
41—lowest this morning and during the night.
47—this day, at noon.

29 32.

WLND W.S.W.-light breeze, with heavy rain all the

morning.