The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-22 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE BEFORE EASTER.

TO•MOItROW EVEIsTING, Tucseay, March 20, will be performed

i3ellll,l's Opera,
LA SONNAMBULA,

Anthill, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame Rolari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alesslo, Sig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardoni.
Between the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORAL,Li, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Boslere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
lioni, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mille. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
E I ght o'clock.
On Saturday next, being the last night before Easter, will be
revived (first tine this avason) Verdi's Opera, ERNANI.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Established fur the purpose of rendering a mere perfect perform-
ance of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this
country. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry. and Patrons of Music are respectfully in-
ibrmed that the al Italian Opera will OPEN on TUESDAY, the
6th of April.
Prospectuses to be had at the Box-office„ 130 w-street ; at Cramer,
Beale, and Ca.'s, 201, Regent-street; and at all the Libraries.

ROYAL ITALIAN oPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established tor 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.
The Nobility Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfhlly in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will Olen the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the 'eason, some of the
sstablished works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
setti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
very department ; to which intent the manazement has assembled a
company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persbuti (her
first appearance In London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
Country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
enee in this country), and Signor Saivi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of tke Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
Ids first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala. Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonint (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMIC! —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoistetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconds Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (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. Novelle.
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
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danscuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
!etre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Benin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance ill this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Daderna (of the, Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
,:)pera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdlnanda Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
01:.era, Paris), and Monsleur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Bla.sis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

THE Tui,:Ant.E.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under ilia immediate direction and after designs of IS.
Albano, Esq., C.E,, with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Pon% sir)y.
The Manazement has happily secured the artistic skill of
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, in Paris), to enibellise
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approach,
to the Theatre will he found improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, wereby parties
can 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. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to lie obtained
at the Box Office, 114,w-str.et ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri-
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Ml•iss Rainforth; Ulla, Miss
IL 'sates.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal charaAers by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ; Males.
Baderna, Louise, Aftle, St. Loutn, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LINE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that hl ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixed for TO-MORROW, March 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Udder the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Glossmore, Mr. Holl ; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir Frederick
Blount, Mr. Brindall ; Mr,Benjamin Stout, Mr, Buckstone ; Evelyn,
Mr. Stuart; Graves, Mr. Webster; Captain Dudley Smooth, Mr.
Hudson; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton ; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortescue.
After which, the Interlude of POPPING THE QUE-5T10N.1
To conclude with the Original Graud Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil Delights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, lliss P.Horton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Manacement of Mrs. Keeley.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PRINTERS OF EDINBURGH

TILES EVENING

Will be performed the Drama of MARTIN CIitiZZLEWIT.
Voting Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gamp, Mr. Keeley ; Peeksnill;
:air. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To coAclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Viliars, Miss Bromley,
.diss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kin!och, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wtga:l.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING
Will ho performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Sitory. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith • the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Mlss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.
To conclude with the Fare, of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.
INCES6'S tl-MATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. bladdo4, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed the Grand Opera, entitled ANNE DOLE'YN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
I'eymour, Miss Rourke; Anne Boleyn, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To essclude with the Comedy of TILE DIC RKY WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A.:Romer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.
FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedie-Vaudeville of MATIIII DE ; ou,
Jalousie. M. Harbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, Farguell.
After which, the Comedic Vaudeville, entitled 3IARIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Latont ; Fleur des Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, 3ldlle. Fargueil.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 33. 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.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST, JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Gerrnon, will have the honour of repeat.
lug their Inimitable ENTERTAIN3IENTS, at the above Theatre.
THU MOYINING, Monday, March 21, commencing at Half-past
Two o'clock; also, TO-NIOKROW EVENING, Tuesday, March 23,
and Saturday, March 27 (being their last appearaxce before Easter).
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, r. W. Batt-, .
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal u.unily.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE; and other hlghly
attractive Entertainments.

Box-ottice open from eleven till 9vo o'clock.—Doors opea at six
and commence at half-put six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

The public is respectfully apprized, that the most splendid and
effective Novelties are In preparation for the opening of the Summer
Season, which commences on EASTER MONDAY, April 5, when
will be presented a gorgeous Equestrian and Dramatic Spectacle,
embracing the whole of the extensive resources of this E,tablishment.
Great care and attention will also be given to the accommodation of
the public In each department of the Theatre.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the same name), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor tHri's
story. Principal characters by Messrs. Lewis, Johnson, Ileslop,
Saville, Phelps. Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Tilling, and Mrs. Saville.
After which the Operatic Drama of MIDAS. Apollo, Miss Louisa
Lyons.

To conclude with an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
be Supported by the whole of the talented Company.
Box-office open from eleven till four o'clock.

Atheatrical benefit on behalf of the Printers' of
Edinburgh, will take place at the Theatre Royal, English
Opera House, Strand, this evening.
liz
ri cOnSPEIZALFOR CONSU?IPTION AND DISEASES OF
bolngaroltrhooems.o 0
nFriday evening a very fully attended meet-
ing of the above charity was held at the
, at Brompton
been di . The ordinary business having
sposed of, a reference was made to the extraordinary
numerous applications
few days. It
-. was
made for admission during the past
announced by the secretary, that among
several donations
sum of 2001. from the bequests recently received, was the
late Mies Lee, of Knightsbridge.
DARING ROnnEny
Wit;doon Thursday af:ertoon, in
broad daylight, the
Chappelismith's shop, Dean-street, Westminster:
a,Nwn,a,.;,°,f larn. d large cards of knive4
Aliitable mathematical show-cases with brooches
meets were stolen therefrom.
done by four well-
dressed men, who were seen about window and who
shortly after, were observed in Moody':
road, where they threw the glass-casesVensl
onto,
tons
liorseferry-
Wn a privy,
PLYMOUTH, MARCH 18.—The barquNevit'irog.wheriet
Capt. Autliony Simpson, came in tl‘hliosumlmorneinin,
teak, four months 20 days from
Rice
of Dundee, and Eveethorpe, left
loading the barque Leipsic,
of Quebec. Timber plentiful,e'b of
Hull, and ship Isabella,
not sufficient hands to cut it. Freights 51. 10s. per ton.
and provisions very dear. Spoke, off the Cape of Good Hope,
the brig Ripley, of and from Liverpool, 100 days out, bound
to Manilla, and, north of the equator, the ship England's
Queen, from Bombay for Liverpool. 1
A WINDFALL—A few days since it occurred to i
the occupier of a farm in this immediate neighbourhood, !
to try his luck in turning over the soil of a portion of
a potato-field which had, last year, it seem*, been aban-
doned by the then tenant, from the premature conclusion
that the crop would not repay the toil of digging, when,
10 I with a little perseverance, he collected some thirty sacks •
of excellent potates.—Dover Chrcmiee.