The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-20 00:00:00

FRENCH PLAYS.
MR. MITCHELL'S BENEFIT.—WEDNESDAY NEXT.
Under the Gracious Patronage of Her Majesty.

R. MITCHELL respectfully announces' that'
_I3UL his BENEFIT is fixed to take place on WEDNESDAY next,
May 25th, 1853, on which occasion will be presented, for that night
only, the favourite Comedy of LE MARIA A LA- CAMPAG' it,
and (for the last time it can be repeated) LE P.ONEIOMME JAWS,
in which Mons. Reviler will repeat his admirable performance of

"Le Bonhoinmo Jadis ;" being also the list night but Two of the
Comedy Performances. Mr. Mitchell solicits the favour of tut early
application for boxes and stalls
Royal Literary, 33, Old Bond•street, 19th May, 1853.

THEARTE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Under the management of Mr. Bnekstone.
THIS EVENING, MAY 20,

Will be produced (6th time) THE MOUSETRAP. Characters
by Messrs. Tilbury, Chippendale, Ro;ers, Buckstone, W. Farren,
and Edwards ; Mrs. Poynter. M:sses A. Moulds, Louisa, HowarJ,
Mrs. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Stanley.
After which, ME. BUCKSTONE'S ASCENT OF MOUNT PAR-
NASSUS.

To—conclude with THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY. Sup-
ported by Messrs. Tilbury, Rogers, H. Cord, Compton, mid Buck-
stone ; Mrs. Stanley, Misses A. Vining, E. Bromley, and E. Chaplin.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.

Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, MAT 20,
Will be performed the Tragedy of MACBETH.
To conclude with BLACK-EYED SUSAN. Characters by
Messrs. I'. P. Cooke, Wright, Meadows, Manvers, Graham, Everett,
F. Cooke, and Saker ; Mrs. W. J.acy and Miss Murray.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING, MAY 20,

Will be performed A.S.S. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
Suter, and Rosiere ; Mrs. Macnsmara and Miss Wyndham.
After which, A FAST TRAIN—IIIGII PRESSURE EXPRESS.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Baker, and Suter.
To be followed by (2d time) THE LAWYERS. Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Roxby ; Mrs. F. Matthews,
Misses Robertson and Ellis.
After which, A DIVERTISSEMENT.
To conclude with TRYING IT ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Pro;rletor, Mr. B. Webster —Directress, Medium Celeste.
THIS EVENING, MAY 20,

Will be performed THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Cha-
racters by Messrs. B. Webster, Keeley, Leigh Murray, Parselle, G.
Honey, A. Wigan, Paul Bedford, R. Romer, Cull( Ilford, and H. Bed.
ford ; Madame Celeste, Mrs. Keeley, Miss Mary Kegley and Miss
Woolgar.
After which, A DESPERATE GAME.
To conclude with THE DANCING SCGTCHHAN.

ROYAL OLYMPIC; THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Farren.
THIS EVENING, MAY 20,

Will be performed TIIE MILLER OF DER%VENT WATER.
Characters by Messrs. B. Farren, F. Robson, Shalders, and G.
Cooke ; Mesdames Anderton and E. Turner.
After which, UNCLE CROTCHET. Supported by Mr. Far-
ren, &c.
To be followed by MACBETH. Supported by Mr. F. Robson
and Mrs. A. Phillips.
To conclude with THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Colo-
nel Frcelove, Mr. H. Marston ; Lady Freelove, Miss H. Gordon.

ASTLETS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING, MAY 20,

And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with an
entirely new Hippo Wants, (in Two Acts), with new scenery, cos-
tumes, and appointments, written expressly for this Theatre by Mr.
W. E. Suter, illustrating a Sporting Man's Career, and entitled THE
CHASE, or LIFE OJT THE TURF—In which will be represented
a FOX CHASE, with REAL FOX and HOUNDS, the Race,
Steeplechase, &c., &e.
To be followed by a display of Equestrian Achievements in the
ARENA, introducing the accomplished Artistes of the Establish-
ment and Mr. Cooke's highly-trained Horses and Ponies. In couse •
quence of the unusually brilliant Arena Performances, they will ter-
minate the Evenings' Entertainments.
Berr-ollice open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the Season.

The Zoological Collection contains a variety of interesting speci-
mens, and the Gardens throughout have been improved and
beautified. The Pictorial Representation is an extensive VIEW
of the BAY and FORTS of CfIUi.,A.N, painted by Messrs. Danson,
and at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on the
Br.tish fleet, explosion-ships, &c.—Grand Vocal nod Instrumental
Concert. Engagement of the eminent vocalist, Miss Cicely Nott.
Conductor, Mr. Godfrey.—An extra Military Band during the day-
time ; and at dusk a grand display of Fireworks, combined with the
Feast of Lanterns and other displays.—Doers open from 9in the
morning. Admission, is.

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1853.

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 laiiaide.
HASTlNGS—Calm—cloudless.
SOUTHAMPTON--N.W., strong breeze—cloudless.
FOLKESTONE—S.W., gentle breeze—overcast.
TUNBRIDGE—S.W. gentle breeze—overcast.
BASINGSTOKE—N.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
GREENWICH—S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
STROOD—W., gentle breeze—partially cloady.
SWINDON—Ti., light breeze—cloudless.
lenmonTiT—N.W., calm—itouclless.
LANCASTER—W., calm—partially cloudy.
WHITBY—N., gentle breeze—clor.dless.
DARLINGTON—N.N.E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
SNAP—S., calm—partially cloudy.
The returns from the following places indicate the state
of the weather on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock :--,
LimEuxex—E., calm—partially cloudy.
STROOD—N., gentle breeze—cloudless.
YARLIOUTH—E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
HOLYHEAD—E., gentle breeze—fine.
LANOASTER—S.W., calm—cloudless.
WHITBY—E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
DARLINGTON—N.E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tuts DAT —Morning 39 min. after 11 Evening 0 min.aft. 0
To-Monow—Morning 5 miu. after 12 I Evening 28 miu.aft. 12

THE WEATHER.—Sox OFFICX, MAY 20.
THERMOMETER, IN TAE SHADE.
71—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and during the night.
GO— this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.15.—going up.
Wnr. D, S.E.—Fino breeze, and sunshiny weather.