The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-16 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

" Who'll kill the dragon ? I"Orme 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.

Row 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

Scone 9. GRAND HALL or CIIIVALRY.—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, Clown •• • • Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
I.ER'S Sum—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
dies to the Clown's head. _ _

Beene 11. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANAIII/.—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 Snors.—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. INT-Eaton OF BRITISH 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 ont. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. THE STATUE AS IT Is; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

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

THEATRE ROYAL. HAYMARKET:
Under the Nisliagr.m,,t. of Arr. Tt Webster. cn 1 A T.PSRPD
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Cilossmere, Mr. Hell ; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir Frederick
Blount, Mr. Brlndall ; 3lr,Benjamin Stoat, 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.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Bityadere," " Italians in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise. _ _ .

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mra,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 eha-
"meters 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 PARENTS 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. Clough ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
TINDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
10MBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
ladame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
O. Smith, kc.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
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,
11r. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford,Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. 31. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNICH ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejambe, Mr. Leffler ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn ; Cornet
Groodos, Mr. Compton; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton; Bumps,
Mr, Honner ; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Honer, Flincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which a new Farce, entitled SCHOOLBOY FROLICS.
Sir Gabriel Gabbleton, Mr. Granby ; Captain Masterton, Mr.
Vining ; Albert, Miss Marshall ; John Wildgoose, Mr. Cowell ;
Clara Montresor, Mrs. Hughes ; Matilda, Miss E. IL.,nner ; Mary
Wildgoose, Miss Somers.

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 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 Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
On MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed LA MARE A.INE. M. de Jordy, lif, Mas-
guiltier ; Edouard, M. Berou ; Madame de -Neils, Mdlle. Vallee ;
Cecile, Mdlle. Leyder.
After which, the popular Drama of L'AUBERGE DES ADRETS.
Robert Macalre, Mona. F. Lemaitre ; who will, during the Piece,
dance "La -Valse de Faust."
Boxes, Gs., Pit, as. hd. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATPE
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell'
of flarrbingt. on,
White, Stanwood, and Gormon, will have the honour
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above rTpheatitreng,
Trils EVENING, 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 wedn"-
ellay Morning next, Jan. 20. Doors open at Two o'clock.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 24.; Amphitheatre, 2s.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may he engaged at Mitchell's
Ilbyal Library, 33, Old Bond-street; at all the principal Libraries
an d Music-sellers ; and at the Box-office.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Tither/ISO by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen,
Albert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Triumph Prince
Triumphant suc-
cess of the Christmas Novelties. Upwards of 30,000 persons have
witnessed the new Grand Comic Pantomime, pronounced to be
nitequalled for magnificence and mechanical effects. The Boxes
are nightly tilled by brilliant assemblages of rank, and honoured
by the presence or Prince George of Cambridge, Earl of
Strathmore, Lady Crewe, and a host of fashionables.
TIIIS EVENING
Will he performed a Brand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled TILE DEMON MORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Elt.
To be followed by Batty's SCENES of the CIRCLE ; with
the Performances of Laureatz Wain', the great Belgian horseman.
fquestrianlairy Pantomime,
To conicllitioderwoißttiTytheTsuirmessvfuEslC;otoriri,e
Harlequin and Ali Baba and
e Clown, r. Co
; iarlequin, Mr. W. Bar-
entitled
Pantaloon, Mr. a arini ; o umbine, Miss L
the Robber's Cav .
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Louisa Waite.
way ;

ROYAL SURREY THE;;itv
',wee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
-D
TIIIS EVENING
be performed an original Drama, entitled
The
hTellE charactersll.i OF
111WIDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEA will
ba ,upported by the whole of the talented Company.
titer wkich, Moncrioirs Farce, called TOBIT'S DOG. Lord
Roc 'hosier, Mr. Johnson ; Master Smith, Mr. Tindell ; Jacob Whit-
'sing ton, Mr. Webb ; Jerrnyn, Mr. Lewis ; .Nym, Mr. Hawkins ; Lady
Diar rat Clarges, Mrs. Saville ; Alice, Miss Terrey.
To •conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called THE KING
OF '1 'HE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin Herr Denlin: Pantaloon, Herr R. Deulin ; Columbine, 3ldlle.
Theod• Pre; Clown, Herr N. Deulin ; Punch, Herr E. Deulin.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Boxes,. • .13., Half-price, 6d. ; l'it, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d.—" The Black
Doc tor" received by crowded audiences with thunders of applause,
tear s, anal enthusiastic cheering; and the great " Go-a-Head Pan-
tom) time pronounced, by unanimous opinion and the public press,
preduction of the seasoe.
THIS EVENING
-tvili be per formed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
mu, 4 M. o. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks,
Bow. rd, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
Afi* rwiaieh will be produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
%tied Tuo BIRTH OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
gfid,"_aud tT9r mid hia Dien, Clown, Air. T. Derry,

This Day, In foolscap /Ivo, price 6s.
THE BATTLE OF NIBLEY GREEN : from
the MSS. of A TEMPLAR ; with a PREFACE, NOTES,
and OTHER POEMS; by J. B. KINGTON.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

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and the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every Tcruotr and FUIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
[hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favoars, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.
4111 Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds imme-
diately disposed of according to lustmetlons.
Ounces, Hall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street. London.

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