The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-07 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SHITH.—TO-MORROIV MORNING,
March 8, GRAND NATIONAL DE HONSTRATION in AID of a
FUND ter the support of the WIVES and CHILDREN of the
BRITISH SOLDIERS who have been scat as an expeditionary force
CO foreign service. The Lessee has placed the Theatre, tree of ex-
pense, for a Pperlovmance of the Tragedy of VIRGINIUS, in
which Mr. G. V. BROOKE (who on this occasion gives his services
gratuitously) will appear, under the immediate patronage and spe-
cial desire of the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, and civic authorities, and
the following illustrious patronesses, who have signified their inten-
tion *lt-attending on this occasion :
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge.
The Lady Mayoress.
Her Grace the Duchess of Hamilton.
Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort.
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose.
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset.
Her Grace the Duchess of Inverness.
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury.
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Blandford.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Kinnoull.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Besborough.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby.
The Right Hon. the Countess of She'burne.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Wilton.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Desalt.
The Right Hon. the Countess of Doncaighinore.
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Pahnerston.
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone.
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Ncwpo:t.
Lady Sophia. Deveaux.
Lady Colville.
Lady Raglan.
The Hon. Mrs. Anson.
Mrs. Disraeli.
Mrs. J. Stanley, &c.
By kind permission of the Colonel and Officers, the Band of the
Royal Household Cavalry will be present. The following Galaxy of
Talent have volunteered their services to the Lady Patronesses for
this occasion : —Madame Favanti, Misses Stabbach, Poole, Feather-
stone, and Cicely Nott, Mrs. A. N. Frodsham, Mr. St. Alban, and
the celebrated Distin Family, with their Sax Horns. The Orches-
tra and Chorus will be augmented f,r this grand occasion.

The Lord Mayor, with his usual kindness and generosity, has con•
sented to act as treasurer, and to whom subscriptions Inv be sent.
The entire receipts to be forwarded to the Lord Mayor and Lady
Patronesses, to form a public fund for the above purpose. Doors
open at half-Oast one, and commence at two o'clock precisely. —Sub-
scriptions received by the Commercial Bank of London, Henrietta-
street.
The Lessee also begs leave to inform the nobility and gentry that
this Theatre will be placed at the disposal of the Lady Patronesses
for a Fancy Fair, or Bazaar, on IVednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
April 12, 13, and 14, on which occasion the entire Pit will be covered
over for their accommodation; and all articles intended to be for-
warded as a piesent for this national purpose, will bo entered in a
book, with names and addresses of donors.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LA.NE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
The Last Week• but Three of Mr. G. V. BROOKE'S Engagement
previous to.his sailing for California and Australia.

THIS EVENING, MARCH 7,
Will be performed THE VENDETTA; or, The Corsican Brl-
thers. The principal characters by Messrs. G. V. Brooke and T.
Mead.

To conclude with MIDAS. The principal character by Miss
Featherstone. • •

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Under the management of Mr. Euckstone.

THIS EVENING, MAucu 7,

Will be performed a new comic drama, called IIA7sTELA.GH.
Characters by Messrs. Vandenhoff, W. Farren, Backstone, Tilbury,
and Rovers; Miss Reynolds, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Lee. ,
To be followed by THE HOPE OF THE FAMILY. Character
by Messrs. Chippendale, Compton, and Backstone ; Mrs. Fltzwilllam,
Miss E. Grey, Ste.
To conclude with MRS. WHITE.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S. THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
'Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING, MARCH 7,
►ill be performed THE RIVALS. Characters by Messrs. W.
Lacy, Harley,• Meadows, J. Vining, Mellon, and Addison ; Mrs.
Wlnstanley, Mrs. W. Lacy, Miss Heath, and Miss C. LeClercq.
After wkich will be presented the new Grand CHRISTMAS PAN-
TOMIME, entitled HARLEQUIN AND THE MILLER AND
HIS MEN; or, King Salatnaudar and the Fairy of the Azure
Lake. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon,
kir. Panto; and Columbine, Miss Desborough.

LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrls.
THIS EVENING, Mlacn 7,

Will be performed A BACHELOR OF ARTS. Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Baker; Miss F. Hughes.
After which, the original Fairy Extravaganza, called ONCE
UPON A TIME THERE WERE TWO KINGS. Characters by
Messrs. Rosby, F. Matthews, and Bland; Madame Vestris, Misses
St. George, Eglanton, Mason, Martindale, Ells, Wadharn, and
oote.

To conclude with PATTER VERSUS CLATTER. Principal
character by Mr. Charles Mathews.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL

Broprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.

THIS EVENING, 3IARat 7,

Will be presented the highly Popular New Nautical Melo-drama
In Live tableaux, with new scenery, the Sea of Ice, &c., new
dresses and appointments, called VIE THIRST OF GOLD; or,
VIE LOST SHIP AND THE WELD FLOWER OF MEXICO.
Principal characters by Messrs. B. Webster, Keeley, Paul Bedford,
Madame Celeste, &c.

To conclude with THE SERIOU4 FAMILY. Characters by
Messrs. B. Webster, Leigh Murray. Parsee, and Keeley ; Mrs. L.
Murray. Misses Woolgar, Fanny Haskell; and Laldlaw, and Mrs.
Keeley.

• ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING. Miner( 7.
Will be performed TO OBLIGE BENSON. Supported-by Messrs.
Emery, Robson, and Leslie ; Mrs. Stirling and Miss Wyndham.
To be followed by PLOT AND PASSION. Principal characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, F. Robson, Emery, Leslie, Whits, Franks.
and 11. Ccoper ; Miss E. Turner, and Mrs. Stirling.
After which, THE BENGAL TIGER. Principal characters by
Messrs. Alfred Wigan, and F. Robson ; and Mrs. Wigan and Miss
Marston.

STRAND THEATRE.

Sole Lessee, Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directress, Miss Rebecca Isaacs.

THIS EVENING, MARCII 7,

Will be performed THE HEART OF AN IRISTIMAN. Princi-
pal characters by Messrs. G. Hodson, Ilerbert, and Miss Noel.
Followed by the ANONYMOUS LETTER.
After which, THE WATERMAN. The principal character by
Miss G. Hodson.

To conclude with THE: CORKO TI.IN BROTHERS. Paddy and
Tim Mulligan (the Brothers), Mr. G. 11th1son.

Stalls, 55.; Ilexe.s, 35.; Pit, 11. 6d ; Gallery, 6d. ; Private Boxes;
11. 111. 6d., to be had of Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond•street.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMP lIITHEA.TRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
THIS EVENING, Maitcu 7,
And daring the week, will be presented the new, grand, and
romantic spectacle entitled THE WOOD MA Zei HORSE; or, The
False Knight—the Woodman's Horse by the pet steed, Beauty,
expressly trained by Mr. William Cooke.
After which, Scenes of the ARENA.
To conclude with the Domestic Drama of THE WHITE FARM.
Box-otlice open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tins DAY —Morning 2 min.after 7 1 Evening 25 min.aft. 7
To-Moaltow—Morning 58 min.after 7 1 Evening 37 min.aft. 8

THE WEATHER.-SUN °FRC; MARCH 7.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.

44—highest since noon yesterday.
36 —lowest this morning and during the night.
47—this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 30.43.
WIND, S.W.—Moderate breeze. Morning, hazy—
afternoon, sunshine.

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