The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-14 00:00:00

CIRCULATION OF THE LONDON MORNING PAPERS—THE
MORNING ADVERTISER.
THE recent Stamp Returns of
the the circulation of
MORNING NEWSPAPERS in 1850, give the following

results :
MORNING ADVERTISER • • •• 1 ,549,843
Daily News . 1 152 000
Morning Herald 1 139 000
Morning Chronicle .. • • 912,547
• ..
Morning Post •• •• •• •• 828,080
Omitting the " Times," it will be seen what a proud position the
MORNING ADVERTISER occupies compared with any of its
morning contemporaries. In the beginning of 1851 the MORNING
ADVERTISER was permanently enlarged to a double sheet, since
the
which time it has met with a measure of success, both as regards
extent of its circulation and the number of its advertisements,
which has no varallei in the annals of English journalism. Were the
Stamp Returns to to given down to the present timeour,fou r tha relative
circulation of the MORNING ADVERTISER, o
contemporaries, assuming that their circulation had undergone no
diminution. would be as follows :
0
MORN-DIG ADVERTISER .. 2,75,000
Daily Mews • • • • • . . , •• •• 1,152,000
Morning Herald .. • • • • .. 1,139,000
Morning Chronicle ~ • • • • • • • • 912,547
Morning Post.. • • .. • • • 8'28,000
It only remains to be added that this vast addition to the circula-
tion of libe MORNING ADVERTISER, obtained in less than twelve
months, is the result of its progress in all parts of the country, and
among all classes of society. and is to be regarded as the best tribute
that could be paid to its thorough independence of all parties and
Governments and its earnest advocacy of the popular cause.
Published every Morning, at 127, Fleet-street, London.

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 dosing the week will
commence with an INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS by
the Manager.
Aker which, a new scene of Apropos, entitled the MANAGERS
ROOM.
To be followed by the Musical Burlesque of BOMBASTES
PU-
RIOSO.
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.
Private Boxes, 1/. Is.; Balcony Stalls, 3.8.; Lower Stella, 25. ;
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-streeta the prin-
cipal libraries; and at the Box-office of the Theatre,ll Adelaide-
street, West Strand.

CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENT FOR THE JUVENILES.
HUNGERFORD-HALL, STRAND.
UNRIVALLED COMBINATION OF ATTRACTIONS.
ANIMAL MAGNETISM —SOIR.F.S 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, 27, Old Bond-street; and at the Manager's Office, Hunger-
ord-hall.

THEATRE of OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.
" SOIREES MYSTERIEUSES," Juvenile Amusements, by M.
and Madame Langlois, of Paris, and the celebrated Indian Juggler,
Dialma, 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. 6d., Is., and 6d.
BAZAARS—Open daily from Ten A.M. to Ten p.m. Admission Free.
MAGNETOID CURRENTS and the MALINETOSCOFE. 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
Juvenile PEN for the SEASON.
Grand O
Night.
THIS EVENING,
The S ISS COTTAGE. Nantz Tieck, Miss Ellen Bateman ;
Lisette, Miss Kate Bateman.
After which,

HARLEQUIN HOGARTH ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentices.
The whole produced under the saperintendenee 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 usefhl 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, the " work goes bravely on" with the immortal Ho-
gartia's " Two London 'Prentices."

SCENE 111.
CITY SIDE OF BLACKFRIARS-BRrDGE, 1751.
How 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 nanelagh-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
tices" under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.
SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.
How the " two 'prentica" 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.
SCENE V.
THIEVES' 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.
TILE SELCP.

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.

Haw the "industrious 'Prentice," at considerable personal Incon-
venience, saves his master'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
VIII. the audience to
SCENE

THE FAIRY BEEHIVE,
With the Queen Bee and her Court.
How 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
SCE friends in new characters.
NE

BELLOWSMAKERLTERMAKES:IIREWORRSE3IAKERS, AND
FI.

Rockets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Question debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps ;
Grand Pyrotechnic, Hydraulic, and Aerial display.
ScksE X.
•' HOCUS FOCUS," AST
SUN R, "MOON," OPTICIAN, AND
TAVER.
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.

SCENE XI.
MRS. BUDD'S SEMINARY FOR. YOUNG GENTLEMEN.
DOCTOR FROST ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, &C.
Mr. Budd, washerman and nurse ; Mrs. Bloomer, tailor, Pico.
The world turned upside down—Flowers " all a blooming, all a
blowing "—A change comes over the state of affairs—Babies taken
in and done for—A lesson for ladies.
SCENE XII.
STREET AT THE WEST END BY MOONLIGHT.
Coffee always hot—Admission to the stalls gratis--Clown in his
eups—" Set a thief to catch a thief "—Vegetarians at Christ ma
ht
s--
Return from the ball—New midnight polka, and a Boxing-nig
revel in the streets of Loudon.
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 stinran a gestrongr "
A eh/lamas box that comes only once a-year, secured
box.

•
SCENE XIV.
THE GREAT FIZ-WHISTLE RAILWAY.
Accidents and offences—Cheap travelling—Life Insurance Com-
Lan_YZPaYing dear tor a whistle—" Eallacies of the faculty" —The
thrashing machine of great service—Departure of the last 'lawn on
the Fix-whistle Extension Railway.

SCENE XV.
HABERDASIIER'S sllol' AND COFFEETIOTISE.
A lesson to shopkeepers—. Cat your coat according to your
loth"—How to turn out of bed—Reaping machine—The danger of
Paying with loaded firearms (American ones especially) fully illus-
trated bV a revolution in England—Here we go round, round, round,
Sill we arrive at

SCENE XVI. AND LAST.
TRIUMPH. OF INDUSTRY,
One of the most elaborate and extensive scenes ever introduced
stage, and which none but the resources of this
thtreetiuglldishpossibly have prepared.
theatre To conclude with
THE YOU›.IO COUPLE. Henrietta de Vigny, Miss Kate Bate-
man ; Charles de Blonville, Miss Ellen Bateman.
Box-office open daily from 10 to 4.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.

The former scale of prices has been revised, and a rats of admission
adopted suitable to the convenience of all classes of society:—
Drsss Circle
Upper Boxes • • • • • • • • • • as.
Pit • •
Amphitheatre
Gallery

Dress Circle

.. 2s.