The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-17 00:00:00

OFFICE OP THE GAS LIGHT AND COKE
COMPANY,

Horseferry-road, Westminster, 17th May, 1853.
Notice is hereby given, That a SPECIAL GENERAL COURT of
the PROPRIETORS of this Company will be held at the Company's
Gas Works, Horseferryroad, Westminster, on TUESDAY, the 7th day
of Jane next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, pursuant to the Act
of the 59th year of his late Majesty Sing George 111., for the Elec-
tion of three Directors of this Company for four years, in the room
of three Directors (all of whom are eligible to be re-elected), who
will then go out of office by efflux of time ; and should a ballot be
required, it will continue open for lour hours from its commencement.
And notice hal .ing been given of a motion to be made at this Meet-
ing, to request the Directors to reconsider their minute of Ist Aug.,
1851, the same will be submitted to the Meeting.
By order of the Court of Directors.
C. BURLS, Secretary.
N.B. The chair will be taken at Twelve o'clock precisely, and
none but Proprietors admitted.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL
GARDENS.—Open for the season Whit-Monday and four
folio vlng days.—The Zoological Collection contains a variety of in-
teresting specimens, and the Gardens throughout have been improved
and heautifled. The Pictorial Representation is an extensive VIEW
of the BAY and FORTS of CHU sAN, painted by Messrs. Denson,
and at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on the
Beti,h fleet, explosion-ships, Sec.—Grand Vocal and Instrumental
Concert. Engagement of the eminent vocalist, Ml4s Cicely Nott.
Conductor, Mr. Godfrey.— May-day Games and Rustic Spot May-
pole and ilaorris Dances. " Pop goes the Weasel," by 25 couple, con-
ducted by Mr. Flexmore.—An extra Military Band during the day-
time ; and at dusk a grand display of Fireworks, combined with the
Feast of Lanterns and other displays.—Doers open from 9in the
morning. Admission, ls.

THEARTE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Backslone.
THIS KVENINT4, MAT 17,

Will be produced (third time) THE MOITAETRAP. Characters
by Messrs. Tilbury, Chippendale, Rogers, Buckstonc, W. Farren,
and Edwards ; Mrs. Poynter. Misses A. Woulds, Louisa Howard,
31rs. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Stanley.
After which, MR. BUCKSTONE'S ASCENT OF MOUNT PAR-
To conclude with OUR MARY ANNE.

ROYAL PRLNCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, Met 17,
Win be presented CHARLES THE SECOND. Characters by
Messrs. W. Lacy, J. Vining, Addison, and Cathcart; Misses Murray
and C. Leclercq.
To conclude with BLACK-EYED SUSAN. Characters by
Messrs. T. P. Cooke, Wright, Meadows, Manvers, Graham, Everett,
F. Cooke, and Saker ; Mrs. W. Lacy and Miss Murray.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING, Mtr 17,
Will be performed A.S.S. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
Sitter, and Rosiere ; Mrs. Macnamara and Miss Wyndham.
After which, A FAST TRAIN—HIGH PRESSURE EXPRESS.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews Baker, rnd Suter.
To be followed by TRYING IT, ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews
To which will be added a DIVERTISSEMENT, in which Miss
Itosina Wright will appear.
To conclude with THE CRITIC. Characters by Messrs. C. Ma-
thews, F. Matthews, and R. Rozby ; Miss St. tieorga, and Mrs.
afacnamara.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster. —Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, MAT 17.

Will be presented THE ROUSED LION. Characters by MeSsrti.
B. Webster and Wigan ; Mrs. Keeley, and Mrs. L. Murray.
Alter which, A DESPERATE GAME.
To be followed by TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Keeley and Wigan , Mrs. Keeley, Mrs. Wigan, and
Miss Keeley.
To conclude with THE DANCING SCOTCHMAN.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager. Mr. Farren.

THIS EVENING, MAT 17,

Will be performed THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATER.
Characters by Messrs. H. Farren, F. Robson, Shaiders, and G.
Cooke ; Mesdames Anderton and E. Turner.
After which, UNCLE CROTCHET. Supported by Mr. Far-
re', &c.
To be followed by MACBETH. Supported by Mr. F. Robson
and Mrs. A. Phillips.

To colielticle with THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Colo-
nel Freelove, Mr. H. Marston ; Lady Freelove, Miss H. Gordon.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
NOVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THIS EVENING, MAY 17,
And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with an
entirely new Hippo Drama (in Two Acts), with new scenery, cos-
tumes, and appointments, written expressly for this Theatre by Mr.
W. E. Suter, illustrating a Sporting Man's Career, and entitled THE
CHASE, er LIFE ON THE TURF—in which will be represented
a FOX CHASE, with REAL FOX and HOUNDS, the Race,
Steeplechase, &c., &c.
To be followed by a display of Equestrian Achievements in the
ARENA, introducing the accomplished Artistes of the Establish-
ment and Mr. Cooke's highly-trained Horses and Ponies. In conso•
quence of the unusually brilliant Arena Performances, the will ter-
minate the Evenings' Entertainments. y
la-oftice open daily from Eleven to Foar. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.