The Sun.
London, England, 1854-12-30 00:00:00

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FSSAYS, Selected from Contributions to the
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THE CHINESE EMPIRE : A Continuation
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ANCIENT
HISTORY.
By W. COOKE TAYLOR, LL.D.
London: John W. Parker and Son, West Strand.

DRURY•LAIIE.—Lessee, Mr. B • T. Smith._
Reduced Prices as nausd.- A Morning Performance every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.
THIS EVENING. D"°- 30,
Willbe preaonted THE LADY OF LYONS. Principal darer
tars by Mr. T. Mead and Miss Marriott.
Tcf be followed by the eutelr-' original,Pa te
."treerd.,l"*"'",
rary, traditlonary, comical, gastronomical,
Christmas
astrotsumean, and peculiarly culinary
and fantastic domestic ;rand iuin King ultra., entitled
JACK AND JILL; or, sseraq Mustard and the Four-
Baked in a Pie. The extensive scenery en-
tirelyand-Twenty Blackbirds Baked
Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon, Wilson,
new, by Nelers,:hinory by m
and Mears. The essrs. Tucker. The extraordinai y
rations, tricks
properties, decochanges, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. Tbo choregraPnic arrangements by Madame Lontle.
The overture 1 mule eemPulted and selected by J. H. Telly.
Lead.r,aer. Heyward. The whelk of the designs, models , and sketches
- &mussed from the studio of Dikwynkyn, who for many weeks past
• has been personallysepervising their execution. The novel grotesque
- burlesque oPslatlk invented and written by E. L. Blanchard; and
the waole arranged and produced under the immediate superin-
tendence of air. Edward Stirling. Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas Billet Fare : -The Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness,-Misanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Halford. Fog,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Quarter-day (his Ministers of
„..s3if ay, Eelenet_ 013), Messrs. E. T. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load, E. V.
E. Ir. Weight, and E. V. Bills. Azare Diabolicals in attend-
.
• 'lnce, Messrs. Croak, Qaake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Fiarry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder ;
Lightheart and Sunshine (her Attendants), Misses Honey and
Brown; Mrs. Glasse (the original "Cook's Oracle," and the well-
known adviser of the " First catch your hare," &c.), Miss Rosins
Collins. The receipt given to make a good pantomime, and its con-
'Section accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by,
Sunrise), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves.
"Sing a song of Sixpence,
"Pocket full of rye,
" Four-and-twenty blackbirds,
" Baked in a pie."--Ancient Nursery Legend.
Jack' (the interesting hero of the olden story, who went up the hill
to fetch, &A ), afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano ; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine. Mdlle.
Bolero; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifiord, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Lunis, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Money, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardsoa, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lila Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayler, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Evans, John Levines, S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent ; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of coryphees. The Will and the Way-the Talismanic
• sixpence-The Change. Grand Ballet. Principal Dancers, Mdlle.
Therese and Annie Cushnie, Therese, Smith, &c. The Four-and-
Twenty Blackbirds, Masters Tweet Tweet, Toot Too, Loodle Loodle,
&c. The Reading of the Will-
" Jill must not a husband take,
Till she a pie can make and bake."
Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).-Coal, bkr. Nobbs ; Bundle
of Wood, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue ; Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Rolling Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. De Bar; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyer's Three-legged Iron Pot, Herr Potluck. Cruet Castle in the
Table Cloth Territory (by Moonlight), and Golden Palace of King
Mustard.-King Mustard (afterwards Clown), Harry Boleno ; the
Empresi Vinegar (afterwards Pantaloon), Herr Kohl; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
and Mr. sneezums ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Cansi-
cora ; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury; the Army
of Zests, Messrs. Indian Soy, Curry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalot, Sweet Kerbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
Bloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c.; Horse Radish
(from the King's stab'e), by a Racing Na;. Grand Review-Ter-
rifle Attack upon the Appetite, dad Rally of the Relishes-Great
Progress of Jlll in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chntnee in
the Province of Pickles (by Sunset).-Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles), i
Mr. Fiery Fades ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, Sec.; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of the Stupendous Salt Mine (by Moonlight).- Salt
Rock (a bright White Sprite), Herr Willikind Moleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Rock of Salt-Treachery of Vinegar
-Upsetting the Pail above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing The Emerald Temple of Salad Magical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -Harlequin, M.
Milano ; Columbines, Mdlle. Beleno and Miss Ellen Honey ;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikind Moleno; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Boleno (his first appearance in London for
many years) ; Aerial Evolutionists, by the inimitable Italian
Brothers. The Turk's Head Public-house and Hairdresser's
Shop.-Hairdresser, Mons. Pomade; Publican, Mr. Billy Williams;
Customers, Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicho'son, and Tom S:eed ; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman Al, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of tho
Great Rugged Russian Bear-How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old. turns ut smewhat crusty-A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb-A Don-e Cossack- Pure Circassian Cream-How one Sham 11l makes all well- alba Great Bear turns out a Great Boar -Russian Attachment to Grease-Clown Cuts his Customer's Hare '
and afterwards Dresses it a la Soyer-The Great Moustache Move-
ment-A Close ,shave -Clown allows his high attachment to the
Pole-Sudden Rise in Porter-An ss.T.m.P.-A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock-A Bona Fide Traveller-Ginger Beer and cam without ger
-A Mill, a Exght, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great American Baby Show.-Arrival of the Infantry-Sudden
Squall-Ma's upon the Eve of B attic-General Attack-Awarding
the Prizes-Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings-The Prettiest Baby
in the World-A Model Baby and a Spirit Chll4l- The Wonderful
Effects of Dr. De Jongh's Cod Lirer 011-Clown's Great Prize Baby
-Fresh Arrival of 300 more Babies-The Judge Confounded-Great
Uproar-An Unwelcome Visitor to a Ladles' and Juvenile Party-
and Extraordinary case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office, and Pursell's
Biscuit Baking and Confectionery Estall'ishtnent, cornhill.-" Up-
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"-A Mister
for one and a Lobster for two-A Mussulman and a Man for a
Muscle-Duty and Custom-A. Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake-
First Edition and Second Edition-Left Out for Want of Room-
Press of the Privilege and Privileges of the Press -" Oh, what a
row, a rumpus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty ; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Cutemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Strutalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk.
about ; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of
Somerset-house.-Here we are-Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year-High Prices and Low Prices-Manchester Stuff-Eng-
lith Comforters-Stocks on Hand and Handsome Stocks-Ford's
Eureka Shiris--Reform in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks-Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.--Hosier, Mr, Stocken ; Shopman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.-Chef de
Caisine, Mona. Soyer; Kitcheamaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers--Soyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives and Forks?-Boiled and Unbolted Lob-
sters-Headless Swains-Lobster Patty add Giblet Soup-Clown
Gone all to Pot-Harlequin Gets well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled-Clown and Pantaloon in a Stew-A Regular Bret/-
Thou comest in such an anqnestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspears)-Too Many Cooks Spoil the
(Clown's) Broth-Tbe scene finlshes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated Page of the History of England.-Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of flue
Allied Forces. Young Jullien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
double bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partant pour la Syrie," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sing
the spirited patriotic eithsion, published in " Blackwood's Mag zine"
for December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grena-
dier Guards, when the men got some drink for the first time at
Balaklava, Sept. 28th :-
"Come all you gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,
And drink the health ot those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
Then fill the glass, and let it pass, three times three, sad one more,
For the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.
Vestibule of the Temple of Victory, The Tribute of England to
the Brave Patriots. D:stribution of Laurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and
Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ceil never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission : -Stalls, ss. ; dress circle, 4s. ; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 3s: ; second price, Is. 6d.; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is ;
lower gallery, Is,; second price, fd. ; upper gallery, Gd.; private
boxes, 10s. 6i., 155., 215., and upwarde. D‘,ors open at hal:-paat e,
performance at 7 o'clock. Half Trio al: 9 o'clock. The box-office
open daily, from 1 t till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chatterton. Notice..-The following pi ces are approved and in
preparation, and will shortly be produced : -The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Eso. ; a Drama, by Dion Bourci-
cault, Esq.; Two Dramas, by A. Esq. ; an Adaptation from
Ifeyerbser's Opera, L'Etolle da Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects;. to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr.Reynold-
son) of Gluck's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tiaa Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.
To conclude with the Farce of PERFECTION.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Ender the management of Mr. Mitckatone.
EVENING, Dac. 30,
Will be performed the Drama of THE KNIGHTS OF THE
BOUND TABLE. Characters by Messrs. Chippendale, Howe,
W. Farren, Compton, and Buckstone ; Misses Reynolds and E.
C haplin.
Followed by a new grand Chr;stmas Pantomime, entitled LITTLE
130-PEEP; or, Harlequin ant the Girl who Lost her Stieep. Little
80-Peep, Miss L. hompson ; Harlequin, r. Chapino ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby ; Columbine, altsi M. Brown.

POYAL PRINCESS'S TIIEATRE
Under the Management of Mr. Cw&p.i KEAN.
TRH EVENING, DEc. 30,

Will be performed TOE IRON C LIES?. Principal character by
Kr C. Kean.

After which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN' BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw,
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Moline; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo;
and Columbine, 311ss Desborough.

THEATRE EOYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor. Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celesta.
THIS EVENING, DEC. 30,

•
Will be performed an entire new Rustle Drama called PIERRE
TIIE FOUNDLING. Supported by Messrs. B. Webster and Kee-
ley, and Mrs. Keeley and Miss Woo'gar.,
After which, a new grand Eccentric Extravaganza, called ZIG-
ZAG: Travels et Messrs. Danube and P"uth.
To which will be added a new Farce, enttled THE RAILWAY
Bt;-

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATER.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
'IRIS EVENING, DEC. 30
Cha'Wrac Mb° Dftentee a new Corned Jetta, c tiled A WIFE'S JOURNAL.
ters b 3.
mid Messrs. Brown, Emery, Harcourt, and Leslie; and
A ter whlehs Miss Masked.
DWARF A/4 D 4111/Fairy Extravagithza. entitled THE YELLOW
ters by Mr. F. 1:o
txionE.ING OF THE GOLD MINE-1. Charac-
Miss Marston,
511,4140Z/4s Julia i• t. George, Miss E. Ormende,
, and Mrs. Fitzsllan.
To conclude with the btf
aiverr.. called A BuunTED BEING, in
which Mr. Robson

ROYAL LT TIIRATRE.
Under the managomeat of awo Yeetris. Sole Lome Mr.
. Mathews.

THIS EVENING, hu. 30
Wilt be pert, rmed AGGRAVATING gitm.
by Mr. C. Mathews. PrinclPal character
Will be produced a new mil original
THE Itur Fairy
titled PRIYCE PRETTYPET aud riaraganza, en-
Tote followed by TWO HEAL'S ARE BETTu THAv "Y•
Box-ottice open from 10 until G. ONE.
Sole agent for Private Boxes. Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond-street.

ASTLErS ROYAL AMPUIT3EA riot
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
Tremendous success of the Comic Pantomime!

MORITLIG PERFORMANCES will take place on the Monday
Mornings of January Ist, Bth, and 15th.
THIS EVENING,

THE BATTLE of THEAIf:II'

After which. the SCENES In the ARENA!

To conclude with an entirely nev;&riequinade by IN:felgon Lee,
with new music, scenery, dresses, tricks, transformations, &c., &C.,
called; GUL LI VEIL'S TRAVELS TII k 0 El TII6 lIORSE
ISLANDS ; or, Harlequin and Britannia!

Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West, Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Directcr,
Mr. W. Cooke, Jan.