The Sun.
London, England, 1852-12-31 00:00:00

TREATER ROYAL, HAYBIARKET.

Farewell Beason of Mr. Benjamin Webster as Lessee and Manager

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular and highly attractive Comedy or
MASKS AXD FACES: or, Before and Behind the Curtain—lw
Messrs. Benjamin Webster, Leigh Murray, Stuart, and Parselle;
Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Leigh Murray, Miss Rosa Bennett, and Miss
J'anny Maskell.

After which. an entirely new Christmas Extravaganza, entitled
LEO THE TERRIBLE.
To conclude with THE TWO BONNYCASTLES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Miler the Management of Madame Warta.

ISIS lITZVINGt Dec. 31, will be performed the Comic Drama
sailed ♦ PHENOMENON 11( A SMOCK-FROCK, Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, I. Matthews, and Homcastle ; Miss F. Baker
amid Miss C. Mitchell.

Alter which (sth time). a new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
entitled THE GOOD WOMAN IN THE WOOD, in which Messrs.
P. Matthews, Suter, Hornce.stle, and Templeton ; Madame Vestris,
Miss Julia St. George, Miss Robertson (her sth appearance at this
Theatre), Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis, Miss Wyndham. Miss Eglin.
lon (her sth appearance at this Theatre), and Miss Rosina Wright
will appear.

To COnclade with LITTLE TODDLBKINS.
sole Agent tor the Private Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, 15, New
Dond•street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Open for the Season.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.

THIS EVENING, Dec. 31, the already popular Drama of SLAVE
LIFE ; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Cullen.
lord, 0. Smith, and Emery ; Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Miss
Harding, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which (sth time), a new Grand Christmas Pantomime,
called NELL GWYNNE ; or, Harlecnin Menge Monarch. Principal
Danseuse Mdlle. Auriol, and the inimitable Clown, Flexmore.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.

THIS EVENING

Will be performed Shakspere's Comedy of TWELFTH NIGHT.
Principal characters by Messrs. W. Lacy, Addison, Meadows, J.
Vining, Ryder, Everett, and Cathcart; Misses Murray and Mar-
shall, and Mrs. C. Kean.

To conclude with the new and original Grand Comic Christ-
mas Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN CHERRY AND FAIR
STAR; or, The Green Bird, the Dancing Waters, and the
Singing Tree. Harlequin, Mr. Cormabk ; Clown, Mr. Huline (sth
appearance here); Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; Columbine, Miss Car.
lotta Leclercq.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Farren.

THIS EVENING, Dec. 31, will be presented ABELARD AND
HELOISE.

After which, a new Grand Cemie Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled ROMEO AND JULIET; or, Harlequin Queen Mab and the
World of Dreams. Harlequin, Mr. Forest; Columbine, Miss Marie
Charles ; Sprite, Mr. G. Thompson ; Pantaloon, Mr. Tanner ;
Clown, Mr. Edward Edwards, who will introduce his wonderful
dogs.

Boa-office open from Eleven till Five, under the superintendence
of Mr. Edward Chatterton. -

ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.

Immense attraction of the Christmas Holidays. Fifth Night of the
new Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime. 34th Night of Uncle
Tom's Cabin. Entire change of Scenes In the Arena.
THIS EVENING, December 31, and during the week, the Enter-
tainments will commence with the highly sncces'ful Equestrian
Drama of UNCLE TOM'm CABIN, with all its original effects.
To be followed by unusually brilliant and novel Scenes in the
Circle, by the most eminent Artistes of the day.

To conclude with, for the Fifth Time, the New Grand Equestrian
Christmas Comic Pantomime, entitled FORTUNIO AND HIS
HORSE COMRADE; or, Harlequin and his Seven Gifted Men.
Produced on an unequalled scale of splendour, and in which thd
following talented Pantomimists will appear for the sth time here.
Harlequin, Mr. Melbourne Ellar ; Columb ne, Mdile. Christine ;
Clown, Mr. Gardner Boleno ; Pantaloon, Mr. Priorson ; Sprite, Mr.
R. Hemming.
Doors open at Half-past Six .vclock. To commence at Seven.
Bor-potice open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager. Mr.
W. West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
ma DIY —Morning 52 min. after 4 I Evening 14 min.aft. 5
o-Monaow—Morning 36 min. after 5 Evening 59 min.aft. 5

THE WEATHER.—Su OFFICE, Dec. 31.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
49—highest since noon yesterday.
37—lowest this morning and during the night.
45—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 30'23.
WIND, S.W.—Fine weather.

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

FRIDAY, DEC. 31, 1852.

State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude.

HASTINGS—S.S.W., gentle breeze—overcast.
SOITTHAMPTON—W., gentle breeze—rain.
FOLKESTONE—S.W., strong breeze—overcast.
TUNBRIDGE—S.W., strong breeze—overcast.
BASINGSTOKE—S.W., hard wind—partially cloudy.
GREENWICH—S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.

STEOOD—S.W., gentle breeze—overcast.
Swurnorr—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.,
COLCHESTER—S.S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
CAMBRIDGE—S., strong breeze—partially cloudy.
YARMOUTH— S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
The returns from the following places indicate the state
of the weather on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock :
MITLLINGAR— S.E., storm—rain.
HASTINGS—S.S.W., fresh breeze—partially cloudy.
LANCASTER—S., hard wfnd—scud, rain.
WHITBY—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
DARLINGTON—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy, frost.
SHAD—S., strong breeze--partially cloudy.

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