The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-04 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION,

" Who'll kill the dragon ? I " Or me he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the "Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene 8. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
Dow the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarters ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished) ;, how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
only elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CHIVALRY.—HOW St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.

Harlequin.. • Mr. Howell, f C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Patna Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Faml lea furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNRIIANDLER'S SIIOP AND GRANARY.—MOTO ways than
one of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best " Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" In high preservation. Cabinet measures
and corn measures. A lot of " chaff " in both. Harlequin gives
Clown" the sack." Abundant specimens of the New Tariff.
Scene 12. SIAMESE VILLAS AND NURSERY GROUND. —" To be let, to-
gether or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
notice. " Get out of the way, Old Dan Tucker," and make way for
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. "A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. IVator always het. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, eliding in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for Be :Million. Magic Cards. How to "cut and shuffle."
Jack in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 1,5. THE STATUE AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

scene IQ THE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
" Look here upon tlii3 picture, and on this."

THEARE ,RKET.
Under the ManagTementßOYAL of Mr. It.,Web ster, sole Lessee.
TILES EVENING -
Will he nceormed a new ant original Drama, called THE
I:OtJND OF WRONG ; or, a Firesble -Rory. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster
Ducks, Mr. Buck,+tone; Harwood. Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; 3lary Ryland, :hiss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
Baya,kre," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.
After which (hy desire), the Farce of ncor,As FLAM. Nicolas
Fleur, Mr. Farren ; Shrimp, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Puddicombe,
Mrs. (Ain:rd.
To conclude with art Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, !Jigs P. Horton,
Mrs. 1,. S. BuckiNham, Miss Reynold+, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM
tinder tile Management of Mrs. Keeley. •
Triumphant success of Bon's new Christmas Piece. The new and
splendid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
THIS EVENING
WI be perfwmed a Drama, founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albeit
Smith, Fsq.. called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. NVoollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To ha followed by the successful Comedy of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS. In whie', Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime. entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Coker ; Fantaloon, Mr. (lough ; Columbine, Miss Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprite:, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

TIIEAT::E ROYAL, ELPHI.
UNDER TILE DIRECTION oF MAAD D AME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original rom antic, Drama, called CO-
TILE CORSICAN SisTER• characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith. &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hankins, will ex-
hibit their wonderful .lens Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled TILE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
Wills Bride. -Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. I'. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Callen'ord, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding., 31133 Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be per brined a Drama, in two acts, called MANCHE DE
'VA V. 'I he characters will be supported by :Messrs. Granby,
H. Hughes, J. 'Vining, S. Cowell, Hornier; Mrs. Stirlin4', and Mrs.
11. Hughes.
After which, a new and original Musical Romance. entitled
TILE SEVEN MAIDS Ok' MUNI :II ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Itcrtran 1, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejaiuly., Mr. Led! ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; • cornet
.-Iroslos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristlehach, Mr. Walton ; lineups,
Mr. Donner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Hormel*, Mucks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte; Uriel, Miss
Mar-hall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rican Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon. Mr.;
Paulo; Columbine, Miss liurbidgo; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS— ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Less,e, Mr. John Mitchell.
Last Appearance lett lwo of the eminent Comedien, M. PERLET.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Vaudevi•le, entitled LA DOT D'AU-
VEIV;NE. Pierre, M. Dumery; Jerome, M. Pagenier ; Madeleine,
Foliquet ; Felicite, Madame Dumery.
After which will be produced the popular Vaudeville of LE
SAVANT. In which will appear MM. Perlet, Langeval, Dorgebrct,
Pascal, Tourillon ; Madame Grassau, and Mdlle. Vallee.
To conclude with the favourite Comedy of LE PARRAIN. The
characters by MM. Perlet, Dumery, Pascal, Pagenier, Priston ;
Ange'e, Madame Dumery, Mdlle. Celina nugget, Madame
Grassau, and Mdlle. Leyder.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
Ralf past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

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