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London, England, 1847-03-17 00:00:00

leave to deposit a petition for a Bill, the standing orders ought '
not to be dispensed with.
8. That in the case of the Great Western Railway
(Branch to join the West London Railway, Widening and
Enlargement of the West London Railway, and Branches to
Hammersmith, and to join the London and South-Western
Railway near Lambeth) petition, fur additional provision,
the standing orders ought to be dispensed with:—That the
parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill.
First, second, third, fourth, fifth, ,ixth, and eighth resolu-
tions agreed to.—Report to lie on the table.

NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PRIVATE BILL-OFFICE.
The following Railway Bill is appointed to be read a
second time on Wednesday, March 17 :
York and Newcastle (Main Line Improvement, &c.)

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, :entry, Subscriber:, and the Public, are respectfully
1 nformed, that a GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCE will take
place TO-3101:110W EVENING, March 18, when will be performed
Itelllas Opera of

LA BONN AM B LA,
Awina, Madame Caitellatt ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alessio, Sig. tilubpei ; Elvino, Sig,. Ganloni.
After which, a Selection from Domzetti's favourite Opera, entitled
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.

In which Signor Frasehini will appear.
Tt, conclude with a new Billet, in Two Tableau, by M. Patti Mg-
Youi, the inu,ie by Signer Pugni, entitled
TnEA ; OU, FEE AUX ILEUI:S.

Principal characters by 31A11:e. C. Rosati,
M. Paul Taglioni, &c.
The followirm are the prices of Boxes an,( Stalls for this occa-
sion:—ltomei on the. Pit Tier, Four Guineas; on the Ground Tier,
.11,-c Guineas ; on the First Pair, Four Gaiiterts ; 011 the Second Pair,
Three-and-a-hlalf Guineas ; Pit Stalls, 2. ; Gallery Stalls, ss.
Applications to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre.

:Wile

Marie Tetglioni.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Established thr the purpose of rendering a more perfect perform-
ance of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this
country. Under the Direction and 31anagement of 31r. BEALE.
The• Nobility, Gentry, and Patrons of Music are respectfully in-
formed that the Ro) al Italian Opera «ill OPEN on TU ES DA Y, the
CUL of April.

Prospectuses to be had at the 111,x-office, Bow-street ; at Cramer,
Iteitic, and Co.'s, 201, Regeot-street • :ut,l at all the Libraries.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
Tho Nobility, Gentry, and Patr,-;ns of Music, are respectflilly in-
f t:tined that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is rroposed to produce, hi the conrse of tin Season, come of the
P7tahllshedworl-.8 of Chnaroaa, I,:czart,Rozzini, :tiz...ynteer, and others
cf the more rr_edern -Italian School, !rt.:eluding Opemn by Berlin!, Don!-
Seth, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the manatement has assembled
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent In Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Steffaiumi (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
14/ranee in this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
eonntry), and Mademoiselle Corbari.

TEtio-Rl.—Signor 3Lailo, Signor Salvator Levis. (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgli, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
lii/an, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. retersburgh,
nis first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Helicon!.

PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marinl (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
Ids first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
we in this country.)
PRIME BASSI COMIC' —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Ro'vere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
terthurgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoluetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Atualia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigiva

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuelo Slaw (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.

A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.

The ORCHESTRA. formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey. -

An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
in the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novello.
The BALLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
innounce that be has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseusea will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dunti-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand °pent, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
liaderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academic Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferler (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Itlasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curial (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of 11.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsohby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Terri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, In Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be bound improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
ran leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather ;
and by increased facilities for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. 0. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA. OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Pallebrad, Mr. Harri-
son ; .Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillis, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH (=ALLAN-
TP.I ES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell;
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LINE.
MR. PARSoNS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, BOX Book-keeper, respeetfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT i 9
hied for TUESDAY NEXT, arch 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had 61 Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

THEATRE IZOYAL, HAYMARKET.
rwler the Management at Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOE SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, ltuckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. llama], Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Bey-
. olds, &c.

After which, the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil Delight;.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, 7.liss P.tiorton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckin,,ham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.
To conclude with the Farce of MAKE YOUR WILLS. Ireton,
Mr. Tilbury; Plotter, Mr. Brindal ; Brag, Mr. Buckstone; Clara.
Miss Telbin ; Mrs. Foresight, Mrs. Stan ey.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Mauagement of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performeal the Drama of MARTIN CIWZZLEWIT.
'Votin Raney, Mrs. Keeley; Salrey (lamp, Air. Keeley ; Peeksiiiff,
g
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
TILE ENCHANTED FuItEST ; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters I•y Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bronvey,
disc E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laldlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

THEATRE ROYAL,
nder the direction of Maclaine Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. pectford ; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, %\'aye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.

To conclude with th,‘ rare of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
31r. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. 3lunyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox. sole I.,ossee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Bellini's Opera Feria, entitled NORMA. Pollio,
Mr. Barker; Oroveso, Mr. Lefler; Flavius, Mr. Wynn ; Adelgisa,
Miss A. Romer; Clotilda, Miss Rourke ; Norma, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOIIAN
SERENADERA.
l'o conclude with a new Drama, entitled DREAMS OF THE
HEART. ltrienne, Mr. Ryder; Clermont, Mr Hughes; Bouteville,
Mr. Vinnin. ; Montaran, r. Harris : Hermine, Mrs. Stirling ;
Baroness, Mrs. Foshroke ; Teresine. \liss Margh;4ll.
•

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. IDEA IRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF M. LAFONT.
TIIIA EVENING
Will be performed the Vaudeville, entitled PIERRE LE ROUGE.
Pierre le Rouge, M. Lafortt ; Jeanneton, Mdlie. Farguell.
To correlate with a new Comedic-Vanieville, entitled LEKAIN ;
Acteur celebre en Province. Dogard, M. A. Tousez ; Florine,
Alin.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. Stalls, 33.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.