The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-15 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION,

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, (unified ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Leffler ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
' ton ; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn ; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss G. Smithson; Anne Boleyn, Miss Bassano.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rican Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Graild 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 Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS ETENING
Will be perfermed the popular domestic Melodranse, entitled LA
DAME DE SAINT TROPEZ. Georges Maurice, Mons. F. Le-
maitre ; Hortense d'Auberive, Mdlle. Clarisse.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 38.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING (Saturday), and on Tuesday next. Doors
open at Eight o'clock, aid the Performance commences at half-past
Eight ; and will (by desire) give a Grand Juvenile Performance
on Wednesday Morning next, Jan. 20. Doors open at Two o'clock.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; at all the principal Libraries
and Music-sellers ; and at the Box-office.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AAt PII [THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. The new Grand
Christmas Pantomime increases in attraction, and is pronounced to
be most magnificent for novelty, scenic, and mc,lutuical enects.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romande, en-
titled THE DEMON NORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.
To be followed by Batty's SCENES of the CIRCLE ; with
the performances of Laurentz Wahl; the great Belgian horseman.
To conclude with the successful Comic Equestrian Fairy Pantomime,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rechez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Ilar-
vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Latfarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
Box-office open Irons eleven till tiva o'clock.—Boors open at six
and commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL StIItREY THEATRE.
Lessee,Mrs. Frances Davidge.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE 11. kliD OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The clattra oters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
After which, Moncrieff's Farce, called TOBIT'S DOC I. Lord
Roeitcster, Mr. Johnson ; Master Smith, Mr. Tindell ; Jac ib Whit-
tington, Mr. Webb; Jcrmyn, Mr. Lewis; Nym, Mr. Hawkii is; Lady
Diana Clarges, A. rs. Saville ; Alice, Miss Terrey.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called TII E KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dream s. Har-
lequin, Herr Dculin ; Pantaloon, Her It. Dettlin ; Columbh le, Mdlle.
Theodore ; Clown, Herr N. Deulin ; Punch, Herr E. Detail a.

I ROY
ric VICORIIIEATRE.
Boxes, Is., lialf-pcA, L Cd. ; l' T A
T it, 6(1. ; Gallery, 3d.—" TI le Black
Doctor" receivQd by crowded audiences with thunders of applause,
tears, and enthusiastic cheering; and the great " Go-a-H ead Pan-
tomime' pronounced, by unanimous opinion and the pub- tic press,
the best production of the season.
cunt, Alm; G. Le., m. Tills EVENING
/Till be Perrorruad TIIE BLACK DOCTOR. In which 3 flu Vin-
Howard, Ilird, B,eari 138 L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. 1 '. Hicks,
pE,9duced a grand Christmas Pantomi me, all"
After which win be' I?°rman, &c., will perform.
titled THE BlltTlie .. Go.,_Read,„ and jneuficittlEanSdThEi,...l3ll ENGINE • Or, Ili irlequin
Clown,Mr, T. 'I tarry.
A CHANCELLOR'S Nov. . V.=
came, in his retirement, a grtat .'etstpdzlG.—"-Thurl low be-
one instance, was so interested in theer of novels; , and in
plot, that he dis-
patched his groom from Dulwich to
o'clock at night for the concluding. volumes', a iter re
might know the fate of the heroine Infer° t -' tat
r 3 11 Is to go
to sleep.

Who'll kill the draliOnT 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 THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
HOW 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 (fi,r particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. I'ayne and Wieland). llow 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 CUIVALRY.—TIONV 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, I C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon..... Mr. I'riorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S Snor.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." "Families 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. CORNCIIANDLER'S SLIOP 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 I)an 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 ♦ND TAILOR'S &WM—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ng." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISII AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for the 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 15. TILE STATUE As IT Is; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
nder the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers; -Reuben Uwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Bue'astone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortascue ;
Jenny, Miss Wouids.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Ilayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaame Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

After which, Planche's new Comic Drama, called WHO'S YOUR
FRIEND ? or, The Queensberry Fête. Viscount Leatherhead, Mr.
Tilbury ; Sir Felix Lovcl, Mr. Roll ; Giles Vairland, Mr. Webster ;
The Countess of Rosendale, Miss Bennett; Lady Bab Blazon, Mrs.
Glover; Mittens, Miss Cane.

To conclude with an Original Grand 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 Ilcynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Triumphant success of Boz's new Christmas Piece. The new and
splendid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed 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 Albert
Smith, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal chit.
sacters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster; and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the successful Comedy of TO PARENTg AND
GUARDIANS. In which 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. Collier; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

T IIEATrZE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTOIITILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiqucs.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

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Offices, Hall of Commerce, Threadneedie-street„London.

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