The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-16 00:00:00

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Public are respectfully informed that
the Royal Marionette Theatre was OPENED on MONDAY
last, January 12, for the representation of Operas, Vaudevilles,
Burlesques, Ballets and Spectacles, by a TROUPE of MARION-
ETTES, 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 performances THIS EVENING and during the week will
sommence with an INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS by the Manager.
After which, a new scene of Apropos, entitled the MANAGER'S

ROOM.
To be followed by the Musical Burlesque of BOMBASTES
FII-
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'll clock.
;
Private Boxes, 11. Is.; Balcony Stalls, ; Lower Stas, 2s.
Balcony, 25.; Amphitheatre, Is.
Private 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. C. 011ivier, New Bond-street; at all the prin-
cipal libraries; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, Adelaide-
street, West Strand.

CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENT FOR THE JUVENILES.
IfUNGERFORD-HALL, STRAND.
al, UNRIVALLED COMBLSATION OF ATTRACTIONS.
A—NI3iAL MAGNETISM.—SOIREF.S LASSAIGNE evcry Eve-
ning (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Admission Is., 25.,
and, 4s. Stalls and Reserved' Seats may be secured at Mr. Sams's
Hoyal Library, St. James's-street ; at Mr. Ebers's, Bookseller to her
Majesty, 27, Old Bond-street; and at the Manager's Ofllcs, Hanger-

THEA.TRE of OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.
SOLELEES idYSTERIEUSES," Juvenile Amusements, by M.
mei madame Langlois, ot Paris, and the celebrated Indian Juggler,
maxima, with Dissolving Views, Chromatrope, Br,c., at Seven
oetcAdmission is., Is. 6d., and 2s. 6d.
IMORAMA.—Every Day, from Twelve to Three. Prices of Ad-
minion is. 6d., Is., and 6d.
AzIARS —Open daily from Ten a.m. to Ten P.M. Admission Free.
MAGNETOID CURRENTS and the 31AGNETOSCOPE. Dr.
Leger's Philosophical and Experimental Lectures every Saturday
Jim en ing ,at Eight. Admission ls. and 2s.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This National Establishment, haying undergone the most costly
impairs and decorations throughout, a series of superb embellish-
ments having been introduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
a new centre chandelier suspended, is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS EVENING,
THE HUNCHBACK. Master Walter, Mr. Anderson ; Si
r
Thomas Clifford, Mr. Cooper; Julia, Miss Glynn Helen, Miss Fitz-
patrick.
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.
ScEus I.
THE HAUNTS OF IDLENESS AND IGNORANCE.
How Idleness and Ignorance lay their heads together, and deter-
!nine to check the further advance of Industry and Knowledge by
the establishment of a manufactory of " fetters for the human intel-
lect," " clogs oa the understanding," " stumbling-blocks in the way
of nsefhl knowledge," Sze. ; 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
paodace

SCENE 11.
All 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 BLA.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
Itanela g h-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
Wes" under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.
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 (awe,
0120 wing the difference bet -een a pleasaat dream and a nightmare.
Smuts V.