The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-12 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

" Who'll kill the dragon ? " Or me he shall gorge ;
L I says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."—Ohl 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 TOE 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 Cie 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 Si. 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 OP CIIIVALRY.—TIOW 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 ID. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
Lues SHOP.—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
Ries to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
one of being "in clover." Specimen of the very bast "Britannia
Metal," Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
*Mr 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 Han 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 SHOPS.—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 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 out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."

Scene 15. THE STATI,6 AS IT I 9; or, Wellington at liple-park.
corner.

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

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COVENT GARDEN

...
The nobility, gentry, and public are respectfully informed, that
the New Theatre will Open the first week in April, for the per-
formance of the Lyrical Drama, on a scale of efficiency in every
department never before attempted in this country. The Ballet
will include the names of the most celebrated Artists. The
Prospectus for the arrangements of the Season will be issued in due
eonrse. M. BEALE, Director.

January fO, 147.

THEATRE ROYAL. HAYMARKET.
Under the 3Ltnagement of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVIININS

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.
lindson ; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton ; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortescue.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Itayadere," " Italiana 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 MIAs 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 cha•
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.
After which, the Farce of MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs.
Turner, Kinloch, and Oxberry ; Miss Villars, Miss Turner, and Miss
Arden.

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.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADET.PIII.
r.NDER THE DIRECTION OF 1114 DAME 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 Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled TIIE 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.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, entitled ANNE I3OLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Leffler; Percy, Mr. Allen; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Ilarvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss G. Smithson; Anne Boleyn, Miss Basun°.
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. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed the Comic Vaudeville of LA DOT D'AU-
VERGNE.
To conclude with the popular Play of DON CESAR. DE BAZAN.
Don Cesar de Bazan, Mons. F. Lemaltre; La Maritana,lle.
Clarisse.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 6d.; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened,at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
IVIESSRS. LA.SIO.ND and Co., RAILWAY
SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support end patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY. at One o'clock, at the
Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
orerious 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 instructions.
Offices Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
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IHE WEATHER.—SIIN OFFICE, JANUARY 11.
TRERNOMETER, Lowest, 25; highest, 33 ; Noon, 32.
BAROMETER, 30.18.—WIND E., fine.

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