The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-12 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.-
Mr. E. T. SMITH, Lessee, has the honour to announce that
be has placed the above-named National Establishment at the ser-
vice of the FUND in AID of the FAMILIES of the EXPEDITION-
ARY ARMY. In pursuance of this desirable object, a FANCY
FAIR will be hel d on the 13th of April,lunder the following Royal
and distinguished Patronage:—
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Rent
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge
The Right Hon. 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 Inverness
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset
Her Grace the Duchess of Richmond
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Blandford
Tne Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Right Hon. the Countess of Kinnoul
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall
The Right Hon. the Countess of Bessborongh
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby
The Right Hon. the Countess of Shelburne
The Right Hon. the Countess of Wilton
The Right Hon. the Countess of Desart
The Right Hon. the Countess of Donoughmore
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone
The Right Hon. the Viscowatess Newport
Lady Sophia Des-Vceux
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The non. Miss Anson
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley,
every appointment and appearance of the Theatre will be called
into requisition on this important and interesting occasion ; decora-
tions are preparing. The pit will be covered for promenade, and an
efficient band provided for the execution of choice and new original
music. Ladies desirous of aiding by their presence this benevolent
demonstration are respectfully reminded that they should make early
application for stalls. A book is now open in the lobby of the grand
entrance to receive contributions in the shape of articles intended for
sale on the occasion.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.
Lessee. !r. E. T. Smith.

Great Attraction for the Millton.—SMlTH'S PROMENADE

CONCERTS.

Passion Week.—For TWO NIGHTS ONLY: THIS EVEN-
DIG, Wednesday', APril and Thursday. April I3.—An Assem-
blage of Vocal and Instrumental Talent Unrivalled, in a Temple
Decorated for the Occasion. The Pit will be converted into a Grand
Promenade. forming a vast Arena for the Visitors. Among a host
of ap-
pearing the following eminent artistes will have the honour of
vocalists—Miss Poole, MISS Susannah Lowe, Miss Rall3-
3rd, Miss FeatherstoneElliot Galer, Mr. Ransford, and Mr.
Henri Drayton. Instruraentalists—Messrs. Distin, the celebrated
performers on the Sax Horns. Planoforte—Herr Carl Wohlfson.
Concertina—Mr. R. Blagrove. Flute—Mr. R. S. Pratton. Conduc-
tor of the Vocal Music—Mr. J. F. Duggan. The Orchestra will be
most powerful and complete, consisting of 70 performers. Conductor
of the Instrumental Music—Mr. G. Reward. The programme will
comprise all the most popalar selections of the day, vocal and instru-
ments], including the successful opera of Leonie. Pit promenade
and upper boxes, Is. ; dress boxes, 2s. 6d. • private boxes, 11. Is.,
158., and 10s. Doors will open at half-past 7, and commence at 8.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckatone.

This week being Passion Week, the Theatre will be Closed, and
will Re-open on Easter Monday, April 17, with a Comedy- After
which. an entirely new and original extravaganza, entitled Mr.
BUCKSTONE'S VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE (IN LEICES-
TER-SQUARE), written by J. R. Planche, Esq., Author of M.:.
Buckstone's Ascent of Mount Parnassus, and wlVcl win be produced
with entirely new scenery, machinery, dresses, and appointments.
Principal characters by Mr. Bucketone, Mr. W. Parrett, Mr. Clark,
Mr. J. Marshall, Mr. H. Marshall ; Mrs. Fit am, Mrs. Caulfield,
Miss E. Grey, Miss Lydia Thompson, Miss Laura Morris, and Miss
Featherstone, who is re-engaged at this theatre. With other En-
tertainments. The box-office will be opened on Saturday next, the
15th inst.

STRAND TIT.E A.TRE.

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

THIS EVENING, Aram 12,
Mr. G. Hodson's Entertainment of PADDY'S PORTFOLIO.
After which, Mons. Delavine and his two sons in their celebrated
Drawing• Room Entertainment.
To be followed by a Musical Melange, entitled THE GIPSY
HAUNT.
To which will be added Mons. Delavine on the Revolving Globe.
To conclude with Mr. Cox's Dissolving Views.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
The Public are respectlilly informed, that this popular establish-
ment will RE-OPEN on Easter Monday, April 17, with an entirely
new Grand Nautical Equestrian Spectacle, written expressly by Mr.
Nelson Lee. Various Novelties arc in preparation for the Scenes of
the Circle. Arrangements are pending for the appearance of emi-
nent Continental Equestrian Artbstes.
The Box-office will be opened on Thursday, the 13th instant, from
Eleven till Four.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tam DAY —Morning 25 min.after 1 I Evening 43 rain.aft. 1
To-Moaaow--Morning 0 min.after 2 1 Evening 17 min.aft. 2

THE WEATHER.—Sus Orme, APRIL 12.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
61—highest since noon yesterday.
43 —lowest this morning and during the night.
59—this day at noon.
EARONETICR, 3040.
WIND, E.N.E.—Strong breeze, and fine, clear, dry
weather.