The Sun.
London, England, 1854-12-26 00:00:00

NoRWICII ELECTION.
DAY OF POLLING, THURSDAY, the 28th instant.
The Liberal Electors from home are earnestly requested to return
to Norwich, and vote for Mr. HAMMOND, on Thursday next.
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NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE
SOCIETY.-ESTA.BLISHED 1797.

Capital, 550,0001.
It Is provided by the constitution of the Society that the Insured
Shall be free from all responsibility ; and to guarantee the engage-
Monts of the Office, a fund of 550,0001. has been subscribed by a
numerou.s and opulent Proprietary, which fund has been further in-
creased by the accumulation of an additional reserve, now amount-
ing to 96,8001. Returns of Three-fifths of the Profits of the Company
are periodically made to parties insuring, who have thus from time
to time received from the Society sums amounting in the aggregate
to nearly 380,0001.
The Rates of Premium are in ne case higher than those charged by
the other principal Offices making no returns to their Insurers.
The business of the Company exceeds 62,000,0001., and, owing to
the liberality with which its engagements have been performed, is
rapidly increasing. The Duty paid to Government for the yeas
1853 was 73,9711., and the amount insured on Farming S tock was
upwards of 8,974,6291.
This Office is wholly distinct from the Life Office.
For Prospectuses apply to the Society's Offices, 6, Crescent, New
Bridge-street, Blackfriars ; and Surrey-street, 'Norwich.

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DRURY-LANE.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.--.
Reduced Prices as usual.— A Morning
perform Lill& Performance every
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of )GE Dec.DORGE
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BARNWELL. George Barnwell. Mr.
Wednesday, at 2 o'clock.—To-morrow Evensint (Tuesday),
d
her Majesty's Servants will T. Mead Freeman, Mr.
',lngham; Thorogood, Mr. A. Younge ; Blunt, Mr. Walton ; Uncle
to Barnwell, Mr. Morelli ; Gaoler, Mr. Inchford ; Millwood, Miss
Jane Denson ; Maria, I original, extraordinary, lite-
rary, traditionary, .After
Miss Love :y am! May, Mrs. Selby.
which will be produced an
comical, egastronomical,ntir
and fantastic domestic grand comiic Christmas Pantcmime, entitled
Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
JACK AND JILL; or,
and-Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs, Tucker. The extraordinat y
properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. The choregraphic arrangements by Madame Louise.
The overture and music composed and selected by J. H. Tully.
Leader, Mr. Hayward. The whole of the designs, models and sketches
Air Mailed from the studio of Dikwynkyn, 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 Ifr. Edward Stirling. Princlpal 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 Diabolicala in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition ef 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
Brown; Mrs. Glasse (the original "Cook's Oracle," sill 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 ), teterwards Harlequin, M. Milano ; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with -Jack) afterwards Columbine. Mdlie.
Bolen° ; Marmalade (the Fairy Qw_en of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misse; Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Lunis, and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Qiince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Toney, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charle•, Kinv,
Sidney, Cordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. tiox, Tayler, Matilda 4,llsenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Fv ns, John Levities. S. Johnson, and Roberts ; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), M aster Pungent ; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphees. The Will and the Way—the Talismanic
Sixpence—The Change. Grand Baia. Principal Dancers, nine.
Therese and Annie Cushnie, Therese, Smith, &c. The Four-and-
Twenty Blackbirds, Masters Tweet Tweet, Toot Too, Loodie Loodie,
&C. The Reading of the Wir—

"Jill mast not a husband take,
Tilt she a pie can make and bake."
Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).-Cole, Mr. Nobbs ; Bundler
of Wood, Mr. HalPeenny • Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ;
Leathertongue ; Du'ch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Rollinif Pin, air.Broadrim;
Smoothpeste ; Gridiron, Mr. De Bar; Frying
Pan,
foyer's Three-legged Iron Pot, Herr Potluck. Cruet Mr.
In the
Table Cloth Territory (by Moonlight), and Golden Palace of Kin;
Mustard.-King Mustard (afterwards Clown), harry Boleno;
Empress Vinegar (afterwa• ds Pantaloon), Herr Kohl ; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
and Mr. eneezams ; sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Zests, Messrs. Indian Soy, Curry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
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;. Grand Review-Ter-
rific Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Religke-Great
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
the Province of Pickles (by Suuset).-Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Facies ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Ondans, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, &e.; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of the Stupendous Salt Mine (by Moonlight). - Salt
Rock (a bright White Sprite), Herr Willikind Moleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Hock of Salt- Treachery of Vinegar
-Upsetting the Pail above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing The Emerald Temple of Saled.-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. Boleno and Mist Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole ; Sprite, Herr Willikind Moleno ; 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. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman A. I, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of tho
(treat Ragged 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 11l makes all well-The Great Beer turns out a Great Roar
'-Russian Attachment to Grease--Clown Cats his Customer's flare
and afterwards Dresses it a la Soyer-The Great Moustache Move-
ment-A Close Shave-Clown shows his highAapttschment to thel
sa
Pole -Sadden Rise in Porter-An
.T.M.P.
o'clock-A Bona Fide Traveller-Ginger Beer anda43in weeten ctikouatto
ge
-A Mill, a leet,ght, a Regular Bow, and Station-house fur
Two. I
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 011-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-uillee, and Pursell's
Biscuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.-"
Up-
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"-A Hoister
for one and a Lobster for two-A Mussulman and a Man for a
Muscle-Duty and Custom-A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake-
First Edition and Second Edition-Left Out fur Want of RO' I/1 -
Press of the Privilege and Privileges of the Press -" Oh, what a
row, arumpus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel; Editor, Mr. Cntemdown ; Critic, Cutemup ; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Strutaleng, 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, Stocken ; Shopman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. foyer's Magic Kitchen.-Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. foyer; Kitchenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers-Soy er's Last Soup -
Where's the Knives and Forks?-Boiled 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 contest in such an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (foyer, or rather Shakapeare)-Too Many Cooks Spoil the
(Clown's) Broth-The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated 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 anti French. "God save the Queen,"
el Partant pour la Syrie," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regl neat, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sing
the spirited patriotic eftbsion, published in "Blackwood's Mari eine"
for December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grena-
dier Guards, when the men got some drink for the first time at
Balakiava, Sept. 25th :-
"-Come all you gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,
And drink the health ot those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
Then fill the glass, and let it pass, three times three, and 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 Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ce'l never Were witnessed on the Erglith
stage. Admission :-Stalls, es. ; dress circle, 4a. ; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 3s: ; second trice, Is. 6d.; pit, 25.; second price, Is ;
lower gallery, Is. ; second price, id. ; epper gallery, 6d.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d , 155., 215., and upwards. Doors open at halt-peat 6,
performance at 7 o'clock. Half-price a, 9 o'clock. The box office
open daily, from II till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chetterton. Notice.-The following pi ccs are approved and in
preparation, and will shortly be produced : -The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. ; a Drama, by Dion Board-
cault. Esq. ; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq. ; an Adaptation from
Meyerb 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 Iphigenta in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Jtacketone.
EVENING, Dan. 26,
WM be performed the Comedy of PRESENTED T COURT.
Principal characters by Niessrs. Buckstone, W. Farren,A and Howe ;
Misses Reynolds, E. Chaplin. Grantham, and Lavine.
Followed by a new grand Chr.stinas Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
80-PEEP ; or, Harlequin and the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Little
80-Peep, Miss L. Thompson; Harlequin, Mr. Chapino ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby ; Columbine, Misi M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of ltr, CHAarata KEAN.
THIS EVENING, Dec. 26,
Will be presented THE COURIER OF LYONS. Principal charac-
ter by Mr. C. Kean.

After which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw, ,
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clnwn, Mr.Hallne; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Deaborough.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, DEC. 25,
Will be performed an entire new Rustic Drama called PIERRE
THE FOUNDLING. Supported by Messrs. R. Webster and Kee.
ley, and Mrs. Keeley and Miss Woolgar.
After which, a new grand Eccentric Extravaganza, called ZIG•
ZAG : Travels et Messrs. Danube and Pruth.
To whisk will be added a new Farce, entitled THE RAILWAY
BELLE.