The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-02 00:00:00

TfIEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LXNE.
The eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME CO3IPANY.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Ba:fe's Opera, entitled TILE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville Mr. Rafter ; orliere,
Mr. Horncastle ; La Valllere, Mr. Galli ; AEA I
enford, Mr. D. W.. King ;
Mal-a-Propos, Mr. Harley; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer;
Gilsette,
Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, bong a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music c.omposed by Mr. R. Hughes; the new and ex-
tensive Seenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Teibin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Bitimiie
rs theßa Ma-
-1
chiderY by Mr. R. Sion= ; the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, M;.
ils,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the super
n-
cadence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALTBA, TIIE ENCIIANTRESS.—Date and lo-
cality not exactly known, but considered by the Antiquarian Society
to have been discovered " somehow or other," " some time or other,"
near somewhere or other " Kalyba (the Enchantress, not by Balfe,
mistress of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," having
quite miscalculated her power), Mr. H. Horncastle ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (Illustrating a common expressiottof speech, with anything but
a common expression of countenance), Messrs. J. W, Morgan, Burt,
Connell, and H. Payne ; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, (the four Ele-
ments, with a strong love of mischief), by Dealers in each ; the
March of Intellect (travelling "incog." as." Young England," a true
bit of British blood, by Intellect out of Industry, dam by Science,
out of Perseverance, has never been beaten, and can be matched
against anything), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
pays a " flying visit" to Kalyba ; and how, being empowered by the
Committee on National Education, he gives the old lady sudden no-
tice
to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. INTERIOR OF INFANT SCHOOL.—Sehoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on the occasion.
Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND EARBACAN OF COVENTRY CASTLE.—
The Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
into the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni ; the Countess of Coventry (a good
housewife, and supposed to have been the inventor of the celebrated
"Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
from her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Mast& George (afterwards cele-
brated for a battle he fought with a dragon, but at present without
any knowledge of " arms," except his nurse's), Miss Marks ; Masters
Andrew, David. Patrick, Denis, James, Anthony (very youthful
nights, but destined, with their " cousin George," to astonish the
atives by and by as " The Seven Champions of Christendom"), Mas-
ers Coyle, Savell, Dix, Welsh, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
t. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
nearly his last " appearance in public on the occasion—how his
" cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to slob him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
NOTICE.—" Nothinge material to our historic" occurring during
a period of fifteen years, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KALTBA'S HOUSE OF CORRECTION !—St. George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. H. Payne;
St. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, %t. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same kidney!) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapin°, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his brother champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearance in public) are kept in durance vile, and on " very short
commons" by Kalyba—how Kalyba pops her affections on St. George
who " can't abide her"—in short, how—but we won't anticipate—
merely observing, that the upshot is the Downfall of Kalyba, and
the Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom !
Scene 5. DOTEII ROADS.—How the Seven Champions of Christen-
dom set out for their respective destinations—" the management
having, in the handsomest manner," made special arrangements for
that purpose with the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Com-
panies."
Scene 6. BANKS OF THE Nrtg.—Almanzor, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-an-Chief, &e., on his way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's daughter), Mr. T.
Matthews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim Pacha, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Frierson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. How Almanzor
came to Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-
tion to their being " bound in Morocco ;" and how St. George, not
having even " dipped" into the question of " lights," runs his
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN TOE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
Knso or Eover.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herself to the
digestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak for himself), Mr. Wielanel.
How this " marriage in high life" is suddenly interrupted by the
Dragon, who, not only forbids the banns'; but elopes with the bride;
thereby plunging " her illustrious parents and several families ofdis-
Unction at t*p west-end of the town into the deepest affliction," See
(vide Morning Papers).

lIOYAL FROCLANIATION.
" Who'll kill the dragon ? I " Or me he shall gorge ;
1, 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. TuE DEACON'S HAUNT IN TUE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarters ;" how St. Gorge follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
out. The Battle (fir particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
niy elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
hilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CHIVALRY.—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. Priorsou. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Svelte 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SlloP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Ilouses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.

Scene I I. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More 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 GROIIND.—" 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 housos."
Scene 13. TINMAN ♦ND TAILOR'S SROPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing." Grand Experiments In Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR or Barrisit AND FOREIGN Toy WlREnousE.
Jac
Toys for tt,e Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut and shuffle."
kin the Box and oat of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. THE 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, FIAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a sew awl original Drama, called TIIE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, • Nrireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. !Toward; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Moulds.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
Bayadere," " Habana in Algeria," " Gaillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

After which the New Comic Drama of STORY E LLING
'Novel Effects. In which 3lessrs. Farren, BuckstoTue, Miss Telbin,
aed Mrs. Humby will appear.
To conclu,le 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 Mrs. Keeley.
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 cha•
factors by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the Farce of MRS. IVIIITE. Characters by Messrs.
Turner, Kinloch, arid Oxberry ; Miss Villars, Mrs. Wigan, and Miss
Arden.

To conclude with a New Comic, Pantomime, entitled TIIE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Rough ; Columbine, MLss Laldlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. anti F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHt.
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 ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gyinnastiques.
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 Enuna Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

- - PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romanti2 Opera, in three parts,
entit:el THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss t eorglana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, Renner, &c.
In the course of the evening Profillsor 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 Chretinas Pantomime, entl-
tied The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE ;
or,
Pau The One-olumedi yGent. Harlequin, air. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
; Cb, Miss Burbidge Sprite, Mr. U. Marshall
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Last Appearance but Two of the eminent Comedies, 31. PERLET.
On MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed a new Vaudeville, entitled LA DOT D'AIJ-
VERGNE. Pierre, M. Dumery; Jerome, M. Pagenler ; Madeleine,
Mdlle. Fouquet ; Felicite, Madame Dumery.
After which will be produced the popular Vaudeville of LE
SAVANT. In which will appear MM. Perlet, Langeval, Dorgebret,
Pascal, Tourillon ; Madame Grassau, and Mdlle. Vallee.
To conclude with the favourite Comedy of LE PARRAIN. The
characters by MM. Perlet, Dumery, Pascal, Pagenier, Priston ;
Mdlle. Angelo, Madame Dumery, Mille. Celina Fouquet, 31tulame
Grassau, and Mdlle. Leyder.
Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. Gd. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the perfOrmances commence at Eight.