The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-06 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DIIURY-LANE.
'Vie eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.
THIS EVENING
Will be pert irmed Balfe's Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
14'argnis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Hoastfie; Ardenford, Mr. D. W. Ring ; Mal-a-Fropos, Mr.
Harley ;rtle Corinr,e, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs;
Frivol*, Mrs.
Aft& Villa, will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
'. ' 'Ara mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
• ••• L"IN AND ST. GEORGE i's9:3 THE DRAGON. The
• and Music composed by Mr. . Hughes ; the new and ex-
tents,* Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Teibin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ;
sthe Ma-
ohidery by Mr: R. Sloman ; the Dresses by Mrs. Hovey, Mr. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the superin-
endence of Mr. W. West.
Beene 1. ABODE OF ;CASABA, THE ENCIIANTRESS.—Date and lo-
agility 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 expression of 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 (travailing " incog." as," Young England," a true
bit of British blood, by Intellect out of Industry, dam by Science,
cut 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 suddec no-
tice to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. INTEBIOD. OF INFANT Senoot.—Sehoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a hatifaioliday on the occasion.
Beene 8. EXTERIOB. AND BABBACAN OF COVENTRY CASTLE.
The Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
tnto the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni; the Countess of Coventry (a good
housewife, and supposed to have been the inventor of the celebrated
" lieventry Cake"),'Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
do her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Master George (afterwards cele-
brated for a battle he fiSught with a dragon, but at present without
anAnowledge of " arms," except his nurse's), Miss Marks ; Masters
Andrew. David. Patrick, Denis, James, Anthony (very youthful
Itnigjats, but destined, with their " cousin George," to astonish the
natives by and by as " The Seven Champions of Christendom"), Mas-
ters Coyle, Savell, Dix, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
St. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his " first," and
Ineorly his " last " appearance in public on the occasion—how his
" cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to a ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
laer wing." _ .

Nothinge material to our historie" occurring during
aperiod of fifteen years, the author trusts that the audience will a1.,1M6
.,IM6 him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KALYRA'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, Andrefof Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
St. Denis of France, St. Jame., of Spain, st. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same kidney !) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapino, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his bro'her 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 3. Dovea Hoans.—llow 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. HANKS OF THE SIZE.—AIMatIZOT. King of Morocco (Ills
dwn Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on his way to
leg 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. Priorson.
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 tine question of " lights," runs his
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the flumel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
KING of EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. fiance, 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 jan- enables him to speak fer himself), Mr. Wielamt.
How this " marriage in high life" is sud,lenly interrupted by the
Dragon, who, rot only forbids the basins ; but elopca.with the bride ;
thereby plungia;." her illustrioutparents and several families of dis-
tinction at thelFest-end of the town into ese deepest affliction," &c.
(vide Morning Papers).
ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

.
" Who'll kill the dragon?
" Or me ho shall gorge ;
I
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dnagon."—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. TILE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN 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 (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
Scene 9. GP.AND HALL OF CHIVALET.—TIOW St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sat ra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of alit Friends
In New Characters.

Harlequin.... Mr. Howell, f C10wn.... 31r. T. Matthews.
,rantaloon..... Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN et:1111051TM AND TAOTMONGER AND CUT-
Lsa's SnoP.--Improved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
np to nature." "Families famished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
files to the Clown's head.

Scene U. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND OBANARY.—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 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. TINNAN AND TAILOR'S Snops.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
tng." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.
Scene 14. INTERIOR OP 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 16. TnE STATUE As IT Is; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene 14. TILE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
"Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARRET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Ntiebster, sole Lessee.

THIS EVEATING
Will be performed a new and ofiginal Drama, called TIIE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljamhe,
Yr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Ilarwood, Mr. Howard ; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Bayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

After which the new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
Courtington, Mr. Roll; Sir Arthur Loyd, Mr. Howe; Scereup,
Mr. Buckstone ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scereup,
Miss Julia Bennett.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
iriumphant success of Boz's new Christmas Piece. The new and
splendid Pantomime every esening. A great hit.
THIS EVENING

Mill 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 LIFB. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Fining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the Farce of MRS. WRITE. Characters by ICilessrs.
Turner, Ktalooh, and Oxberry ; Miss Wars, 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 Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

TREAT% ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE D TIQN OF MADAME CELESTE.
IS -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,
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIOXISTS, Mr.
John Lees end his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
bibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, foundtd on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DINCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr; Wright, Me. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullentord, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

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

Will be performed a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNL2II ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen:;
Capt. Bellejainhe, Mr. Leffler ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn ; Cornet
Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Horner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
B. Honner, Hincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which a new Comic Drama, entitled THE TWO RAIN-
BOWS. Characters by Messrs. Compton, Cowell, Granby; Mrs. H.
Hughes, and Miss E. Homier.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will -,-ro 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 011irstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paul° ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
M. PERLET'S FAREWELL BENEFIT, and positively his last
Appearance but One.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the favourite Vaudevile of LA FAMILLE
IMPROVISEE. Characters by MM. Dumer, Dorgebret, David;
Madame Grassau, Mdlies. Leyder and Celind-Fouquet.
After which Moliere's celebrated Comedy of L'AVARE. Har-
pagon (l'Avaro), M. Perlet ; the other characters by MM. Beroa,
Dorgobret, Langeval, Cartigny, Pagenier, Tourillon, Lucien, Felix,
David; Mdlles. Vallee, Angele, and Amelie Khin.
To conclude with the Comic Operetta of LES RUDEZVOITS
BOUReIEOIS. M. Dugravier, M. Cartigny ; Cesar, M. Dumery ;
Charlos, M. Berm; ; JasAiin, M. Pagenier ; Bertrai)d, M. Tourillon ;
Roine, Mdlle. Fouquet ; Louise, Mdlle. Vallee ; Jue, Mdlle. Khin.
Razes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Vie celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS (Pell, Harrington,
Wae, Stanwood, and Gormon) will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTERTAIN3IENT at the above Theatre, TO-
MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Timor(lay, and Saturday
during the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
tainment commences at llalf-past Eight. And will (by desire) give
a GRAND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE THIS MORNIXG.
Doors open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.