The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-06 00:00:00

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.
The Nobility. Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
establishn works of Chnaroma, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Eellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the manazement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied latent in Europe.
PRIMI 'SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madame Persian' (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).
CONTRALTI.—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—Signcr Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, 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
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
hilt first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIM! BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

PRIM BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signer Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —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).
Beconde Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini: _ _

geconde 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 he 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
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Blaster ; and, daring the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear :—Premieres Ilanseuse —Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertha (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Pari•). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Crose, Monsieur Delferier (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 (Basis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curnd (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 U.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsouby.
The Management has happily secured tile artistic skill of Signori
Ferri 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 found improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby 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 sea on, to be obtained
at the Box °dice, Bow-street ; 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, 31iss Rainforth ; Lillis, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALL AN.
TRIES. Principal ehara,ters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ; MdDes
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Renard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVE:sTING
WiU be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and Helen" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To concladc with the Original Grand Fairy Fatravaganza,
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 Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keely will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
RUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Auhert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates ; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
William.
After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce ; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL ? Honeybun, Mr. Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Iloneybun, Miss Harding ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, entitled ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss Rourke ; Anne Boleyn, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To be followed by the original Cornedietts, called ADVICE TO
HUSBANDS. General Leslie, Mr. Granby ; Frank Trevor, Mr.
Tining ; Mrs. Trevor, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE TWO RAIN-
BOWS James Rainbow, Mr. Branby ; Peter Rainbow, Mr. Compton;
Caroline, Mrs. Hughes ; Matilda, Miss Bonner. _ _

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S TIIEATIIE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the Comedic-Vaudeville of MATHILDE ; ou, I.a
Jalousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathible, Mdlle. Fargueil.
After which the favourite Vaudeville, entitled LES DEUX BRI-
GADIERS. Rameaudor, M. Lafont ; Francine, Mdlle. Fonquet.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of L 1 SCEUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tousez ; Charlotte, Mdlle. Fonquet.
Boxes, 0., Pit, 3s. 641. , Stalls, 35.; 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 V, E R E,NADERS, ST. JAM ES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Gannon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING (Saturday), and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Half-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. The
Perfonnances will 'commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, air. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
3lembers of the Royal Family.—Mr. BAT ry has formed an ar-
rangement (for twelve nights only) with M. Pablo Famine ; his
first appearance in Loudon with his highly-trained Steeds. The
Fox-llounds meet every Evening at Half-past Six,
THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE ROYAL Fox-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Men and Steed.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Tragedy of OTHELLO. Othello, Mr. 11.
Betty; lagn, Mr. Saville; Casslo, Mr. Predericks ; Desdemona,
Mrs. Saville ; Emilia, Miss Richardson.
To conclude with the new Dream, called RABY RATTLER; or,
The Progress of a Scamp. Characters supported by the whole Comic
strength of the Company.
Boa-office open from eleven till four o'clock.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
sexes, Is., Halt-price, 6d.; Pit, 6d.; Gallery, 341.
THIS EVENING
Will be pertbrmed the MAGIC HARP OF .ALTENBERG ; or,
The Grave of the Old Abbey Ruins. In which Messrs. Hicks, Dale,
Forman, Searle, Miss Vincent, Miss Pearce, Re., will appear.
After which, THE DUKE OF SHOREDITCH. Supported by the
entire Comic strength of the Company.
To conclude with GALE BREEZELY; or, A Tale of a Tar.

MR. D'ISRAELI'S NEW WORK, " TANCRED ; OR,
THE NEW CrwsADE."—The literary event of the Spring,
says a contemporary, will of course be D'lsraeli's" Tancred,"
but from the mode of advertising it, there is every proba-
bility that the preface will bear the usual "Coningsby " and
" Sybil " " Grosvenor Gate, May morning."
Our contemporary, however, appears to be a little at fault,
as we perceive the work is announced for immediate publi-
cation. The title would seem to forbid any suspicion of the
applicability of the book to present politics; but, for all that,
it is pretty generally inferred that the learned author would
not come forth in print at a time like the present, without
ut'ering something in his dashing way, that may serve as a
rallying cry for his party.
GUN COTTON AND MACIIINERY. Isaac Mickle,
Esq.,of Camden (New Jersey), is applying gun cotton to
use propulsion of machinery in L, factory. The engine is
constructed on the plan of the ordinary steam-engine, only
thrre are two cylinders, one working in the other. The gun
cotton is ignited
411; electricity, engendered and applied in a
novel manner.
Qty. degree of power may be obtained. It
is safer than the Ulna,
run it. ry steam-engine, and one person can

DESTITUTION IN THE HIGIILANDS.—A grand' Celtic
fancy and full• dress ball is announced to take place on Thurs-
o, in aid of the fund day, the 11th inst., at Willis's
col-
lecting for the distresseds:r!ohfnlilfeeras. festivalianagu i
sh eid i ao sf. theo u r
nitos.thtTecall:ii:ies
advantage of Prince Alb
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patrons, who consist or
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as well as Members of Parliament.. Wefoarr,ettsepgy.
nobility, together with the Lord Mayor
tial citizens,
to state that from the number of tickets applied
ceipts promise to be worth the effort,
SIiSPECTFD INFANTICIDE.—Yesterday morning,
as a labouring man was proceeding along the towing-path
of the Surrey Canal, he discovered the bcdy ofla newiy_bera
female child floating near the house of Mr. Hayward, of the
King's Arms Tavern. It was dragged ashore, and when
examined, the hands were found to he tied with a stout cord,
and the head was terribly mutilated by some weapon. A
surgeon of the district has seen the body, and is of opinion
that the child has been murdered.
Lady Charlotte Greville has taken a mansion in
Lansdowne-square for the season.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that THIS EVENING, Saturday, March 6,
will be performed Verdi's celebrated Opera, entitled

NINO.
Mims, Signor Coletti • Idaspe, Signor Corelli ; Arotasphe, Signor
Bonebe; Fencna, Mdlle. Fagiani ; Abigail, Mdlle. Sanchioli.
After wbich, a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaux, by
Paul Taglioni, entitled
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCONSTANT.
Coralia, 3fdlle. C. Rosati; the Knight Halebrand, M. Paul Taglioni;
Squire, M.•Geuriet ; Bertha, Mdlle. Petit; Page, Mdlie. Honore ;
Duke,. • • Gosselln ; Fraisondin, 31. Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di
Mattis.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
On• Thursday, March 11, a variety of Operatic Entertainments
will be presented, combining the talents of Mesdames Castellan,
Fagiani, Solari, Nascio, and Sanchioli ; Signori Fraschlni, Superchl,
Coletti, Bouche, Corelii, F. Lablache, and Cardoni.
The Entertainments in the Ballet will comprise the talents of
Mdlles. Rosati, P. Stephan, I3aucourt, Honore, Cassan. and M,
Taglloni ; MM. P. Taglloni, L. D'Or, and the whole of the Halle
Department.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,