The Sun.
London, England, 1854-12-28 00:00:00

THE COMMISSIONERS of the METRO-
POLIS TURNPIKE ROADS North of the Thames will hold
a SPECIAL, MEETING at their Office, No. 22, Whitehall-place, in
the parish of Saint Martin•in-the-Fields, in the City of N estminster,
on FRIDAY, the 12th dayofJanuary, 1855, at the hour of One in the
Afternoon, far the purpose of considering whether any and which of
the several, toll-gates and side-bars now placed on and by the side
of the Ninth District of the sajd Metropolis Turnpike Roads North of
the Thames shall be removed and placed elsewhere, or discontinued ;
and whethei any other tollgates and side-bars shall be erected oa
or by tke sides of the roads in tha said District, and in what situa-
tions the same shall be placed.
- By order of the Commissioners.
J. L. PANTER, Chief Clerk and Secretary.
Metropolis Roads Office, Whitehall-place,
2Sth December, 1854.

GRIND BAL MASQUE and CHRISTMAS
FETE at the CASINO DE VE &USE, High Holborn.—The
Proprietor of the above magnificent and popular Establishment
respectfully announces that he will, at the suggestion of his sub-
scribers and friends, give a GRAND BAL MASQUE and CHRIST-
MAS FETE TO-DAY (THURSDAY, December the 28th) the
arrangements for which are of a most extensive and superb cha-
racter. Mr. W. M. Packer's renowned band will occupy the
orchestra, andperform a programme of dance music apropos to the
festive occasion.—Gentleman's ticket, ss. ; lady's ditto. ag- gel''
Doors open at half-past nine, to commence at ten o'clock punctu7.
—Mr. Nathan, Castle-street, is the appointed costumier.

T. DRITRY-LlNE.—Lessee, Mr. E•
Smith.—
Reduced Prices as usual.— A MorningThura
erformance every
day), Dec. 28,
Wednesday, at Two o'elock.—This Eveatn_f_(se of FAZIO. After
her Majesty's Servants will perform the_.?:l-7reextraordinary, lite-
which will be produced the entirely W. and peculiarly culinary
ray, traditionary, comical, gastronomical,
Pantomime, entitled
and fantastic domestic grand comae
Mustard and the Four-
JACK AND JILL; or, HarletenT_
ie.
The extensive scenery, en-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Bakere Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon Wilson
tirely new, by Messrs- lgisheb 'seessrs. Tucker The extra°, rdinat;
and Moore. The machl_ changes, and .
transformations by Mr.
properties, decorations, m
hie arrant by Madame Louise..
'Needham. The choregra-P
The overture and music composed and selected by J. EL Tully.
Leader,
The whole of the designs, models , and sketches
-
Mr. Hayward
furnished from the stu di furnished of Dtkwynkyn, who for many weeks past
has been personally supervising their execution. The novel grotesque
burlesque opening invented and written by E. L. Blanchard and
the waole arranged and produced under the immediate superin-
tendence of Mr. Edward Stirling. Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas Bill of Fare :—The Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness.—Misanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Belford. Fog,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Quarter-day (his Ministers of
Melancholy), Messrs. E. V. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load, E. V.
Day, E. V. Weight, and E. V. Bills. Azure Diabolicals in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, 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
Brews: Mrs. Gismos (the original "Cook's Oracle," and the well-
known adviser of the " First catch your hare," &c,), Miss Rosina
Collins. The receipt given to make a good pantomime, and its con-
coction 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, &c ),afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine, Mdlle.
Bolen ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love.
Lunis, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, Kin: ,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Taylor, 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 Coryphiftes. The Will and the Way—the Talismanic
Sixpence—The Change, Grand Ballet. Principal Dancers, Mdlle.
Therese and Annie Cushnie, Therese, Smith, Sec. 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, Mr. Nobbs ; Bundle
of Weod, 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
Empress 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. Capsi-
eum ; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Beats, Messrs. Indian Soy, Curry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalot, Sweet Herbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
Bloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c.; Horse Radish
(from the King's stab:e), by a Racing Na;. attend Review—Ter-
rific Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes—Great
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
the Province of Pickles (by Sunset).—Chataee (Chief of the Pickles),
3,1 r. Fiery Facies ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, &c.; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Dcor to Stand a
Jar. Interior of the Stupendous Salt Mine (by Moonlight).— Salt
Rocle(a bright White Sprite), -Harr Willikind Moles. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Rock of Salt—Treachery of Vinegar
—Upsetting.the Pail above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Co'umns, 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. Bolen and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole ; Sprite, Herr Willikind Meleno ; 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
Shep.—Hairdresser, Mons. Pomade ; Publican, Mr. Billy Williams ;
Customers, Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed ; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman A. 1, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of the
Greet Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Forte, which,
being rather old.,turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb—A Done Cossack—pure Circassian Cream—How one
Sham 11l mates all well—The Great Bear turns out a Great Boar
—Russian Attachment to Grease—Clown Cuts his Customer's Hare
end afterwards Dresses it a la foyer—The Great Moustache Move
ment—A Close Shave —Clown shows his high attachment to the
—Sudden Rise in Porter—An m.T.M.P.—A. Patten -Leek at to
o'clock—A. Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger ,
—A Mill, a I)lght, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great American Baby Show.—Arrival of the Infantry—Sudden
Squall—Ma's upon the Eve of Battle—General Attack—Awarding
the Prizes—Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings—The Prettiest Baby
in the World—A Model Baby and a Spirit Child —The Wonderful
Effects of Dr. De Jongh's Cod Liver Oil—Clown's Great Prize Baby
—Fresh Arrival of 300 more Babies—The Judge Confounded—Great
Uproar—An Unwelcome Visitor to a Ladies' 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 Establishment, Cornhlll.—"
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A Holster
for one and a Lobster for two—A 31ussulman and a Man for a
Muscle—Daty and Custom—A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake—
First Edition and Second Edition—Left Out far Want of Rce.m
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, Cntemup; Pas-
sengers, Meagre. 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-
lish Comforters—Stocks on Hand and Handsome Stocks—Ford's
Eureka Shirts—Reform in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks—Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.—Hosier, Mr. Stockers; Shopman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.--Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. foyer; Kitchenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers—foyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives and Forks?—Boiled and Unboiled Lob-
sters—Headless Swains—Lobster Patty sad Giblet Soup—Clown
Gone all to Pot—Harlequin Gets well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled—Clown and Pantaloon in a Stew—A Regular Broil—
Thou contest in such an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspeare)—Teo Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated Page of the History of England.—Grand Allej.oricdl
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Alltei 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 effusion, published in " Blackwood's Magazine"
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. 25th:—
"Come all you gallant British hearts that love the red and blue
And drink the health of those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
e
Then fill the glees, and let it pass, three times three, end 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. Distribution of Laurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and
Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific Flight of the Rana!' Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ce'l never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission :—Stall., ss. ; dress einem 43. ; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 3s:; second price, Is. 6d.; pit, 25.; second price, Is ;
lower gallery, Is. ; seeond price, d. ; upper gallery, 6,1. ; private
boxes, 10s. 61 , 158., 215., and upwards. Doors open at halt-past G,
performance at 7 o'clock. Half-price at 9 o'clock. The box-office
open daily, from II 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. Blanca ere, Esq. ; a Drama, by Dion Bourci-
mutt, Esq.; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq.; an Adaptation from
Meyertter's.Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects; to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
son) of Gluck's Iphigenia Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. latekstone.
Tilts EVENT:NG, 14c. 28,
will be performed the Drama of THE KNIGHTS OF THE
ROUND TARLE. Characters by Messrs. Chippendale, Howe,
W. Farren, Compton, and Buckstone; Misses Reynolds and E.

Followed by a new grand Chr'stmas Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
BO•PEEP; or, Harlequin and the Girl who Loit her Sheep. Little
80-Peep, Mlai L. hompson ; Harlequin, Mr. Chttpino ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Air. App'eby ; Colnn►bine, Mis, M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE
Under the Nianageme.nt of Slr. CaARLCI MEAN,
THIS EVENING, DEC. 28,

WI I be performed THE S I RANC;ER.
:lir. C. Kean.
After which will be produced a New GrAnd( hristmaA Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEA I,D; or. The Great ISashaw, ,
litelequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and COlllft Whe, 311ss I)esborough.

Principal character t y

TtIMATRiI. KOVAL ADELPLII.
Preprletor, Mr. B. Webstor.—Dlroctress, Madame Celeste.

1 1113 EVF.NINCI, DEC. 23

- - -
Will to pertl,rmed an entire new Rustic Drama called PIERRE
THE YOUNDLINO. Suoporte f 1"y Messrs. 11. Webster and Kee-
laT, and Mrs. Keeley and Miss Wcoigar.
After eh, a new grand Eccentric Extravaganza, called
VU-
Z'U: Travels et Messrs. l'anube and P"uth.
BELLE.
To whie.h will be added a nnv Farce, entitled THE RAILWAY

ROYAL OLYMPIC TUE ATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING. T)Ec. 28
Will be presenteilatteiComelletta,c4lled A WIFE'S JOURNAL.
by metiers Brown, Emery, tlarcaurt, and Leslie; and
Characters
and Miss Maskell.
Mrs. r rown,
wkich. a new F_adrizat ravaguisa entitled TFIF: YELLOW
A ter
...
.AND. Tili K 1 b THE WALD NIINEJ. Charac-
DWAn-r - s ~1,.. e.
Miss M MIAs Bromle ”son, m.l Jana George, Miss E. Ormonle,
ter3 by
arstcn. 33
i and Mrs. M 3 , Fitz Allan.
To conclude -,vith the Farce, can A. BLIGIITED BEING, in
n latch air. Holsson will appear.

ROYAL LITEUM THEATRE.
TJn.ler the management of Afaclame Vechts. !sae Ceske
Mr,
C. Mathews.

TiII4 EVENING, DEC. 28,
Will be perf,rmed AGGRAVATING SAJI. Principal character
by Ilr: C. Alathews. '
Will be produced a new and original Fairy Extravaganza. en-
titled PRINCE PRET TYPET and THE BUTTERFLY.
To be followed by TWO II EAOS ARE BETTER YUAN oxE.
liox-offlce open from 10 until G.
Sole agent for Private Boxes, Mr. Alleraft, 15, New Bond-street.

• ASTLEY'3 nOTAL A 'IPTITTUF.ATivir
LC-'41,e2 and Mana;or, qtr. William rooke.
Tremendous success of the Comte Pantomime!
MORSING PERFORMANCES will take place on the Monday

':.sforningd of January Ist, Ath, and 15th.
THIS EVENING,

THE BATTLE of TFIE ALMA!

After which, the SCENES In the ARENA!

To Notielode with an entirely new Harlequinade by Nelson Lee,
with new music, scenery, dresses, tricks, transformations, &c., &c ,
called, MILLI ✓ER'3 TRAVELS tfIhOUGH TII& HORSE
ISLANDS ; Or, Harlequin and Britannia!
Bo t-ocdOe open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. V.
West, A cling Manager, Mr. W. 11. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
3r. W. Cooke, Jan.