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

TIM COMMISSIONERS of the METRO-1
POLIS Ttritxrucz 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 Westminster,
on FRIDAY, the 12th dayofJannary, 1855, at the hour of One In the
Afternoon, for 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 District Of the sajd Metropolis Turnpike Roads North of
the Thames shall be removed and placed elsewhere, or discontinued ;
and whether any other tell•gates and side-bars shall be erected of
or by the sides of the roads in the said District, and in what situ-
tions the same shall be placed.
By order of the Coramissioaers.
J. L. PANTER, Chief Clerk and Secretary.
Metropolis Roads Office, Whitehall-place,
28th December, 1854..

GRAIW BAL MASQUE and. CHRISTMAS
FETE at the CASINO DE VERNE, Higk 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 SAL 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, is. ; lady's ditto, 3s. each.
Doors open at half-past nine, to commence at ten o'clock punctuall7•
—Mr. Nathan, Castle-street, is the appointed costumier.

DRIIRY-LANE.--Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.-
Reduc•ld Prices as usual.— A Morning Performance every
day), Dee. 28,
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.—This Evening (
her Majesty's Servants Neil perform the TragedyTh ufrsFAZLO. After
otre.ordinary,
which will be produced the entirely original, sx
culinary
lite-
pantomime, entitled
rary. traditionary, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly.
and fantastic domestic grand comic Christmas
Mustard and the titled
JACK AND JILL; or, Harlequin King
The extensive scenery, and-Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie.
en-
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cutlabo Cooper, Gordon, Wilso,
by Messrs. Tucker. The extraordinai y
and Moore. The machinery and transformations by Mr.
properties, decorations, tricks, changes,
Needham. The choregraphic arrangements by Madame Louise.
The overture and music composed and selected by J. H. Tally.
Leaden, Mr. Hayward. The whole of the designs, models ,and sketches
furnished from the studio of DikwYnhYll, 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 whole arranged and produced under the immediate superin-
tendence of Mr. Edward Stirling. Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas BM of Fare : —The Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness.—Misanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Milford. Fog,
Braze, Taxes, Spleen,
Indigestion, Quarter-day (his Ministers of
Melancholy). Messrs. Z. v
• Dent, E. V. Wet, E. Y. Load, E. V.
Day, B. T. 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 Mulnofir in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder;
Lightheart and Sunshine (her Attendants), Misses Honey and
Brews J yrs. Glasse (the original " Cook's Oracle," and the well-
knows adviser of the " First catch your hare," &c,), Miss Rosins
Collins, The receipt given to make a good pantomime, and its con-
P3ello. n accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by,
nggrise), 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 *ldea story, who went ap the hill
to fetch, &c ), afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano ; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine, Mdlle.
Boleno ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple. Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Danis, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose. Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lilla Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Taylor, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, M. 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—

...BR 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 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 Pet, 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 Pepperiy
and White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr.
and Mr. Sneezums ; Swpet 011, Miss Florence; Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum ; Harvey's Settee (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the-army
of Rests, Messrs. Indian Soy, Curry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalot, Sweet Kerbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
/gloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c. ; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Nag. fund 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).—Chatnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Facias ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, &c. ; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickier and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of the Stupendous Salt Mine (by Moonlight).—Salt
Rook (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
Coltman', 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, Mille. Beleno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole ; Sprite, Herr Willikind Stolen° ; 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. Redndb, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman Al, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of the
Great Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old, turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb—A. Don-e Cossack —Pure Circassian Cream—How one
Sham In makes all well—The 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-
xent—A. Close Shave—Clown shows his high attachment to the
Pole—Sudden Rise in Porter—An M.T.M.P.—A Patten Lock at 10
o'cleet---.A. Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
Mills e, Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great American Baby Show.—Ardval of the Infantry—Sadden
equall—Ma's upon the Eve or Battie—G.neral Attack—Awarding
The Prettiest Baby
the Prizes—Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings—
in the World—A Model Baby and a Spirit mud—The Wonderful
Effects of Dr. De Jongles Cod Liver Oil—Clown's Great Frlzeßaby
—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 Parnell's
Biscuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cernhill.—" Up-
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our openirg day"—A Holster
for one and a Lobster for two—A Ifussulm.in and a Man for a
3iugcle--Daty and Custom—A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake—
First Edition and Second Edition—Left Out fir Want of Rom
Press of the Pr;vilege and Privileges of the Press —" Oh, what a
row, arum/Ms, what a rioting." Baker, Mr Crusty; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box ; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Cutemim ; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Strutalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about ; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Ilosier's Shop and New Wing of
Somerset-house.—Here we are—Merry Christina, and a Happy
New- Year —High Prices and Low Prices—Manchester Star —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. Stocken ; Shopman, Mr. Early-
iscrd-; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Soyer; Kitchenmalds, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers—Soyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives and Forks ?—Roiled and Unbolled Lob-
sters—Headless Swains—Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup—Clown
Gone all to Pot—Harlequin Gets well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled—Clown and Pantaloon in a Stew—A Regular Broil—
Thou cemest in such an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspeare)—Teo Many Cooks Spoil the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An 11Iaminated.Page of the History of England.—Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Jallien's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the '
doable bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partaztt pour la Syrie," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will slug 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
Bmalit Comeva, t. 28th
lea
all you gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,
And drink the health of those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
Then fill the glass, and let it pass, three times three, end one more, For the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.
'Vestibule *1 the Temple of Victory. The Tribute of England to
the Brave Patriots. Distribution of laaurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and 1 Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific Flight of the Italian Brothers. The whole .
scene presenting a coup d'mil never before witnessed en 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, O. ; upper ;allery, 6d.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d., 155., 215., and upwards. Doors open at half-past 6,
performance at 7 e'clock. Half-price at 9 o'clock. The box-oftice
'pen daily, from 11 till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chatterton. Netice.—The following pieces are approved and in
preparation, and will shortly be produced :—The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. • a Drama, by Dion Board-
ualt, Esq.; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq. ; an Adaptation from
Meyerbeer's Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects ; to be succeeded by an English version (by Mr. Reynold-
eon) of' (}luck's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Fig DAT —Morning 45 min.after S j
E Evening 18 inin.sft.
10
Te-Mnsilor Morning 51 rain.atter 9 vening 23 min.eft

THE WEATHER.—Bus Onus. Dos. 28.
THIMMINTICE, Ilf TUB SIAM.
43—highest since noon yesterday..
35—lowest this morning and during the night.
40—this day, at noon.
• BABOWNE, 30"48--rising rapidly.
Wurn, N.W.—Light breeze, with fine frosty weather,
We had a slight fall of snow this morning.