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

OFFICE OF THE GAS LIGHT AND COKE
COMPANY, _

Horseferry-road, Westminste'r, 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 Jrnie next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, pursuant to the Act
of the 59th year of his late Majesty King 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 skould a ballot be
required, it will continue open for tour hours from its commencement.
And notice having 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 SU.RREY ZOOLOGICAL
GARDENS.—Open for the season Whit-Monday and four
following days.—The Zoological Collection contains a variety of in-
ter,sting specimens, and the Gardens throughout have been improved
and beautified. The Pictorial Representation is an extensive VIEW
of the BAY and FORTS of CiIU4AN, painted by Messrs. Denson,
and at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on the
Ilr tish fleet, explosion-ships, &c.—Grand Vocal and Instrumental
cOncert. Ergagetrent of the eminent vocalist, Miss Cicely Nott.
Conductor, Mr. Godfrey.—May-day Gaines and Rustic Sports, May-
pole and Morris Dances. ' " Pop goes the Weasel," by 25 couple, con-
cocted 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 9 in the
morning. Admission, is.

TIIEABTE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Under the management of Mr. Buekstone.
THIS EVENIXO, MAY 17,

Will be produced (third time, TIIE MOUSETRAP. Characters
by Messrs. Tilbury, Chippendale, Rogers, Buckstone, W. Farren,
a" Edwards; Mrs. Poynter. M:sses A. Woulds, Louisa Howard,
Ali s. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Stanley.

After which, MR. RUCKSTONE- 'S ASCENT OF MOUNT PAR,
WAS US.
To conclude with OUR MARY ANNE.

ROY.tL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, MAT 17,
Will 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 Vestals.
THIS EVENING, Mar 17,
il be perfbed A.S.S. Characters by Messrs. F.
SutWer,l R and osierrem ; Mrs. Macnamara and Miss WyndhamMathews.*
After which, A FAST TRAIN--HIGH PRESSURE EXPRESS.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Baker, and Suter.
To be followed by TRYING IT ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews.
To which will be added a DIVERTISSEMENT, in which Miss
Rosins Wright will appear.
To conclude with THE CRITIC. Characters by Messrs. C. Ma.
thews, F. Matthews, and R. Roxby ; Miss St. Ueorge, and Mrs.
Macnamara.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, air. B. Webster. —Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, MAT 17,

Will be presented THE ROUSED LION. Characters by Messrs,
B. Webster and Wigan; Mrs. Keeley, and Mrs. L. Murray.
After which, A DESPERATE GAME.
. .

Tu be followed by TO PARENT 3 AND GUARDIANS. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Keeley and Wigan , Mrs. Keeley, Mrs. Wigan, and
Miss Keeley.
To conclude with TILE DANCING SCOTCIDIAN.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Farm.
THIS EVENING, MAY 17.

Will be performed THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATER,
Characters by Messrs. H. Farren, F. Robson, Shalders, and 43,
Cooke ; Mesdames Anderton and E. Turner.

After which, ir.-scul CROTCHET. Supported by Mr. Far.
ren, &c.

To—be followed by 31ACRETIL. Supported by Mr. F. Robson
aud Mrs. A. Phillips.

To conclude with THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Colo-
nel Freelove, Mr. 11. Marston ; Lady Freelove, Miss H. Gordon.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee anti Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
NOVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THIS EVENING, MAT 17,
And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with an
entirely new Hippo Drama (in Two Acts), with new scenery, cos•
times, and appointments, written expressly for this Theatre by Mr.
W. E. Suter, illustrating a Sporting Man'a 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 this ARENA, introducing the accomplished Artistes of the Establish-
ment and Mr. Cooke's highly-trained Horses and Ponies. In conse-
quence of the unusually brilliant Arena Performances, they will ter-
minate the Evenings' Entertainments.
Box-office open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.