The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-03 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.

This National Establishment, having undergone the most costly
repairs and decorations throughout, a series of superb embellish-
ments having been *►troduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
a new centre chandelier suspended, is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS EVENING,
THE YOUNG COUPLE. Henrietta de Vigny, Miss Kate Bate-
man ; Charles de BlonvWe, Mss Ellen Bateman.
After which, THE SPOILED CHILD. Misses Bateman.
To be followed ley a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN HOGARTH ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentices.
The whDle produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
INTRODUCTIV.
Scalia I.
TILE ITAUN'TS 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 9f " fetters fbr the human Intel-
lect," " clogs on the understanding," " stumbling-blocks in the way
of weld. knowledge.," &C. ; also the School of Idleness, " helydaY all
the year round," .• all play, no wort." How Industry and Know-
ledge suddenly make their appearance in the enemy's camp, and
produce

Scams 11.
AN EXTENSIVE CHARGE 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 Ha
earth's " Two Londou 'Prentices."

SCENE 111.
CITY SIDE OF BLACKFRIARS'-BIIIDGE, 1751.

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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 or the Figsby family for the masquerade
at ltinelagh-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
lien" under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.

SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.

Flow 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-Teen a pleasaHt dream and a nightmare.

SCENE V.
THIEVES' KITCHEN,

How the" '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 lime 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 " rndustr:ous 'prentice," at considerable personal incon-
venience, eaves his isiuter's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
finally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
is the " better man," but also introduces the audience to

Scarfs VIII.
THE FAIRY BEEHIVE.
With the Queen Bee and her Court.

Row the " industrious 'prentiee" 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 11.
BELLOWSMAKERF, FIREWORKMAKERS, AND
FILTER3IAKERS.

Rockets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Question debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps ;
u rand Pyrotechnic, hydraulic, and Aerial display,

Emma X.

" lIOCUS TOMS." ASTROLOGER. '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, 1851.

Seim XL
MRS. BUDD'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN.
DOCTOR FIIOST'3 ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, Btc.
Mr. Budd, washerman and nurse ; Mrs. Bloomer, tailor, &c.
The world turned upside down—Flowers " all a blooming, all a
blowinx "—X change comes over the state of affairs—Babies taken
hi and done for—A lesson for ladies.

Scsigx
STREET AT THE WEST END BY MOONLIGiiT.
CoZee always hot—Admission to the stalls gratis—Clown In his
cups—" Eat a thief to catch a thief "—Vegetarians at Ct►ristmas—
Retirn from the hall—New midnight polka, aid a Boxing-night
revel in the streets of Loudon.

Scrms XIII.
EXTERIOR OY THE BULL AND MOUTH INN.

Old English customs—The watch-box on the look• out—The
pepper box sot to be sneezed at—" Welcome, little stranger"—
A chrlstmas box that comes only once a-year, secured in a strong
box.

scar: XIV.
THE (TREAT FIZ-WIFIISTLE RAILWAY.

Accidents and offences—Cheap travelling—Life Insurance Com-
pany -Paying dear for a whistle—" Fallacies of the faculty" —The
thraihfug machine of great service—Departure of the last train on
the Fix whistle Extension Rahway._

SCENE IT.
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 (America' ones especially) fully illus-
trated by a revolution in England—Here we go round, round, round,
till we arrive at

SCENE XVI. AND LAST.
TRIUM II OF INDUSTRY,
Ono of the most elaborate and extensive scenes ever introduced
on the English stage, and which none bat the resources of this
theatre could possibly have prepared.
Box-office open daily from 10 to 4.
PRICES OF ADmissios.

The former scale of prices has been revised, and a rate of admission
ad.,pted s.nitable to the convenience of all classes of society:—
Dr,.ss Circle
Upper hoses
Pit .. • •
Ainpititheatre
t3r.dlery

.. 23. 6d.

RALF PRICE,

Dress Circle
Upper Boxes
Pit
Amphitheatre
Gallery .. .. • • • . Os. 6d.
Private Boxes, £3 33.„.£2 25., and Al lls 6d. Orchestra Stalls, Bs.

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Stage Manager, M'. I. M. MORTON.
Director of Spectacle, Mr. W. WEST.
The who': under the management of
Mr. BUNN, LESSEE.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
TIES EVENING,
Will be performed a ntw Comedy, entitled TIIE MAN- OF LAW.
Marquis de la Seig
' liere, Mr. Lambert ; Raoul, Mr. L. Murray ; M.
Destournelles, Mr. B. Webster • Bernard, Mr. Howe; Baroness de
Yanbert, Mrs. Stirling ; Helene de la Seigliere, Miss A. Vining.
Aster which a new Fairy Burlesque, called THE ritiNcEss R
DIANr AND THE STORY OF MAYFLOWER. Characters by
Messrs. Buckstone, H. Bedrord, J. Bland, Caulfield, Clark, Fllmruert,
Mrs. Fitwilliam, Mrs. Buckingham, and Miss Collins.
To conclude with the Farce, called. THE TWO BONNYCASTLES.
Mr
• P. --canycastle, Mr. Backstone; Mrs. Bonnycastle, Mrs. Buck-
ingham.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII•
TI , ier the direction of —Mr • B. Webster.
The PoPillar Comedian,
In-
disposition, will appear This Evening.
Mr. Wright, having recovered from his
Rnormons success cf the Yankee Comedian, Mr. Josh Mabee.
THIS EVENII"4
Will be performed the °into Drama,(l Ploughboy,
ROSE! and the YA.NKREc OY Jonathan P
PLOUGIIB • miss Col-
'entitled THE FOREST
Mr. J. Silsbee • Bellamy, Mr. w a . Harriet Miller, lies ; Sally Forest, Miss R. Chaplin.
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After which MY PRECIOUS-BET
'lO conclude with a new and original Christmas Tale, called
Butt burg (our-
ILB RED RIDING HOOD. Wolfram, Baron of
ST - Mr. Bobtail, M r.livrizlhTt.:
named the Wolf of Biberich), Mr. Paul 'sword • Scragg
Bailer ; Trudchen (commonly called Li • , Hood), MISS
Little Red Riding Kathleen Fltswilliam. enheini, Mr.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEE ...._________
TRE, ozFoRp_sTREET.
Under the Management et hit.. e. K
THIS RVENDIO, -...
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Will be revived, the Flay IRON cumer„ Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, ,
Harleyy. Ityder, Addison, meadows,
C. Fisher; Misses Mary Keeley, Murray, and Franklnd.
With a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled RA.RLEQU'rS
BILLY TAYLOR ; or, The Flying Dutchman and the King of Ea-
ritongo. Harlequin, Mr. Cormaek ; Clown, Mr. Flexmore; Panta-
loon,
Leclerc Mr. Paulo; Sprite, Mr. Le Barr ; and Columbine, Miss Carlotta
Private Boxes, &c., to be had of all the Booksellers, and of Mr.
bralsingham
Oxfor treet;. from ef whEleven till Five om also places
o'clock
may be taken at the Box-oto.,
d-s.

ROYAL LYCEUM TUEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed

THE GAME OF SPECULATION. Principal characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, R. Roxby, B. Baker ; Mrs. C.
Morn, and 3liss M. Oliver._ _ _

To conclodo with

A new and original Fairy Extravaganza, by J. IL Planche, Esq.,
entitled THE PRINCE OF HAPPY LAND ; or, The Fawn In the
Forest. Characters by Madame Vestris, Miss St. George, Miss
Lanza, Miss Martindale, Miss Grove, Miss Ellis, Miss Resina Wright,
Messrs. V,. -Matthews, IL Baker, Suter, Horncastle, Butler, and
Vernon.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. rarree.

THIS EVENING,

Will to 'performed Tim HEIR AT LAW.
Co conclude with RED RUFUS ; or, Harlequin Fact, Fiction, and
Fancy. Red Rufus, Mr. Shalders ; Ctown, Mr. Edwards; Harlequin,
Mr, '.e'crrest ; Pantaloon, Mr. Tanner; Columbine, Miss Lees.

aiNCIT'S PLAYHOUSE A.ND STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. W. R. COPELAND, Liverpool.
The Warmest Theatre in London.
THIS TSVEN 041.
Will be performed THE TWELVE L &ROURS OF HERCULES.
After which. BP.EAKFAST FOR TWO.
To be followed by a new Chinese burlesque, called THE 3fAXDA-
grisr3 DAUGHTP.Ft , or, Willow Pattern Plate. Characters by
3iesars. J. Reeve, Rogers, Romer, Attwood, Hudspeth; Mesdames
Marshall, Sanders, Bell, Eglinton, and Maskell.
To conclude with a Farce, entitled THE FIFTH OF NOTEM-
Eim, by mess". Tilbury, Rogers, Hudspeth, Misses Saunders and
Haskell.
eh, prices of admission are arranged as follow :—preheats stalls,
45. hoses (flnit circle), 35.; (second circle), 2s. ; Pit, Is.
Doors to be opened at Hall-past Six, and the performances to
commencr3 at Seven precisely.
A secYond price will be taken to the Boxes only at Nine o'clock
nil'. sinks,
.record circle, Is.
Private Boxes One Guinea and a Half each,
Stage Manager, Mr. E. Stirling.

r, AMPHITIIEATRE.
'"TLEY''I R°l''t his Highnese
Voider the Patronage of her Majesty and Royal
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and
eatre in London.
Batty.
The nao.t suceutui
allnldapnoarlfuerlar,
Tb
The Last Night of Azaei.
Tills EVENING'
Willbe produced new
expresslypcle,
b ent, entitled
from the pen or E. Fltzball,
this establis
Esq. and written for
mhighly-trained
AZI.EL, in which will be introduced the
sam,,et her Majesty's
Opera ....
Horses am'. Camels that appewed in the
0 c , tile whole
Theatre, 7vith an addition of Ostriches, Zebras, &—' k." ,
Of the 7 ell known resources of Astley's. It has been pronoa iced by
put,lio opinion to be the *lost gorgeous and effective production ever
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q itr,,s4ed within the w•Ils of a theatre, assisted
with inagaildicent
Scenery and brilliant costumes.
'Win Batty's Grand Scenes of the Arena, embracing the ularigthtestit
lisquzstrian Compiny in Enrope, reprooented by Fore,lgn and '''''''''
M !le and Female Artists of superior talent.
A new Grand Pantomime, written expressly for this AniPitl"
theatre by Nelson Lee, Esq., founded on the ludicrous exploits of
Pirfggs, so facetiously set forth by the Inimitalle " Punch," entitled
lilt. and MRS. BlaGilS ; or, funch's Festival-311rib, Wit, and
Jollity. harlequin, Mr. llarvey ; Columbine, Mrs. will in ; Panta-
lool, Mr, ituckruali; Clown, Arthur Nelson, wbo will in the co::rsc
of each Eveninj play a number cf favourite airs on the Rock liar-
Ilaonlen.
u.,,,keys to be had at the Box-office
Tomfr Eleven till Four daily.
Stage Manager, Mr. hompson.

some wickedly disposed per-
O.
tear Saturday evening
or persons removed two gates from their hinges, sad
pl,,cei them across the rails of the Eastern Counties (Cam-
aidge) line, near the Burnt Mills. Happily, however, they
were discovered and removed, or the moat disastrous COZl3e-
quence4 might have ensued.—Essex Herald.

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