The Sun.
London, England, 1854-01-09 00:00:00

VHS EVENDTG, JAN. 9.

Will be presented the highly Popular New Nautical Melo-drama,
in five taoleaux, with new scenery, the Sea of Ice, &c., new
dresses and appointments, called THE THIRST OF GOLD ; or,
THE LOST SHIP AND THE WILD FLOWER OF MEXICO.
THE
characters by Messrs. B. Webster, Keeley, Paul Bedford,
O. Selby, Parselle, Marsden, &c. ; Madame Celeste, Mrs: Leigh
Murray, Miss F. Masked, &c. ; with an entirely new grand specta-
cular legendary Christmas piece, in two acts, with new scenery,
dresses, machinery,
and appointments, called NUMBEd NIP, or
THE SPIRIT BRIDE. Principal characters by Madame Celeste,
Mrs. Keeley, Miss Woolgar, Miss M. Keeley, Miss Cuthbert, Miss
C. Harding ; Messrs. Paul Bedford, J. Rogers, Romer, G. Lee, &c.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, Jag. 9,
Will be performed THE FIRST NIGHT. Characters by Messrs.
Alfred Wigan, Leslie, Lindon, Harwood, Cooper, and Vincent ; Miss
P. Horton, and Miss Wyndham.
To be followed by THE CAMP AT THE OLYMPIC. Charac-
ters by Masers. A. Wigan, F. Robson, Morton, and Galli ; Mes-
dames A. Wigan, Stirling, P. Horton, Chatterley, &c.
Followed by THE WANDERING MINSTREL.

STRAND THEATRE.

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

THIS EVENING, JAN. 9,

Will be performed LA SONNAMBITLA.
To be followed by THE IRISH TUTOR.

After which, a new grand Comic Christmas Pantomime. entitled
HARLEQUIN AND KING NUTCRACKER; or, The World of
Toys. Clown, by 'he inimitable Fle.xmore ; harlequin, Mr. Bologna;
Pantaloon, Mr. Griffiths; Columbine, Miss Goward.

Stalls, 55.; Boxes, 451. • Pitt, 25.; Gallery, Is.; Private Boxes,
1/. Is., to be had of Mr. illeroft, 15, New Bond-street.

In consequence of the brilliant and Fashionable Assemblage of the
First, a SECOND GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE will
take place on THURSDAY NEXT, JAN. 12, commencing at two
o'clock, at

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Continued and brilliant career of unequalled Holiday Attractions,
superb Spectacle, incredible Feats of the wondrous Elephants, and
the moat gorgeous and successful Pantomime of the Season.
THIS EVENING, JAN. t',
(And during the week)
To commence with the Greatest Wonder in London, the PER-
FORMING ELEPHANTS.
Followed by a Reche'che Routine of Scenes of Equestrianism in
THE ARENA, supported by the Elite of Europe's Equestrian
Artistes.

Concluding with Mr. W. Cooke's immensely successful COMIC
PANTOMIME. written expressly for this Theatre, by Mr. NELSON
Lag, entitled BILLY BUTTON'S JOURNEY TO BRENTFORD ;
or, Harlequin and the Ladles' Favourite.
New scenery, dresses, decorations. and appointments, magnificent
Car of Industry, &c. Harlequin, Mr. H. Hemmings; Columbine,
Millie. Christine; Pantaloon, Mr. Lehman; and Two Clowns, Mr.
C. Adams and Mr. Croneste ; Sprites, Masters Gee and Bradbury.
The Ladies' Favourite by Mr. W. Cooke's Pet Steed, BEAUTY.
Box-office openfrom Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

.11AlLY .WBATHER TABLE.

MONDAY, JAN: 9, 1854,

State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock on Saturday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude.
•
FOLKESTONE—S., strong breeze—overcast.
TUNBRIDGE—S., strong breeze—overcast.
GREENWICH—E., strong breeze—rain.
STROOD—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
SWINDON—S. E., fresh breeze—heavy rain.
BIRMINGHAM—S.E. gentle breeze—foggy.
YARMOUTH—S., gentle breeze—overcast.
HOLYHEAD—S.E., strong breeze—heavy rain.
WHlTBY—S.E.,_gentle breeze—overcast—hard frost.
DARLINGTON—E., gentle breeze—overcast—frost and
ono*.

The returns from the following places silicate the state
of the weather on Friday morning at nine O'clock
:
FOLKESTONE—W., gentle breeze—overcast.
BIRMINGEAM—W., strong breeze—foggy.
LANCIA STER—S.E., calm—snow.
WErninir—S.E.l_geitle breeze—foggy.
DARLINGTON—N., gentle breeze—overcast—light snow.
SHAP—N.E., calm—snow.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tars DAY —Morning 8 min.after 10 Evening 40 min.aft. 10
To-Mortaow— Morning 15 min.after 11 I Evening 46 min.aft.ll

THE WEATHER..--Smi OFFICH, JAN. 8.

THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.

50 —highest since noon yesterday.
43—lowest this morning and during the night.
49 —this day at noon.

BAIIO3fETER, 29'07.
WIND, S.W.—Light breeze, and fine, thawing weather,

JANUARY 9.
50 - highest since noon yesterday.
40—lowest this morning and during the night.
43—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29.18.
WIND, S.S.E.—Light breeze, and muggy weather.

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