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

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed Beife's Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreeille, Mr. Rafteri ;
w.Mo kaliernge:
Mr. Homcastie ; LaValliere, Mr. Galli ; Ardenford, r. D.
Mal-a-Propo4 Mr. Harley ; Madame Corinne, 1138 Romer , Grisette,
Miss Rebeccasaacs.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, being a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. lliughes • the new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Te bin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Blamtre ; the Ma-
chidery by Mr. R. Sloman ; the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the superlia-
endence of Mr. W. West.
scene 1. ABODR OF KALYEA, THE ENCIIANTRISS.—Date and
_ lo-
Uty 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. 11. Horncastie ; 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 11. 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.—llow 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 SClLOOL.—Schoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on tha occasion.
Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND BARBACAN 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 ; Master 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
kndrew, 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 is 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
her wing."
NOTICE.—" Nothinge material to our historic" occurring during
a period of fifteen yenrs, the author trusts that the audience will al.
low him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KALYEA'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, it. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same kidney !) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chaplin), Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Ilaynes.—llow St. George
and his brother champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearance in public) arc 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 I
Scene 5. DOVER ROADS.—IIOW 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 VIE NILE.—AIDIRDZOr, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, Ace., on his way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's dati,ghter), Mr. T.
Matthews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (ratker a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim Paella, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Priorson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. How Ahnanzor
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 Ihnnel.
Scene 7. GRAND lIALL IN TOE PALACE OF PTOLEMY TrIE FIRST,
Klan OF 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. Wieland.
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 of dis-
tinction at the west-end of the town Into the deepest affliction," &c.
(vide Morning Papers).

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.
" Who'll kill the dragon? I " Or me 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 S. THE 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 oyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
my elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " fire
billing pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OP CRIVALRT.-11017 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, C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthewg.
Pantaloon..... Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES ♦ND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S Suor.—ltnproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." "Famines furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.

Scene I 1. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND ORANARY.—More ways than
one of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of " game" :n 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.---g. 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 ♦ND TAILOR'S SIIOPS.—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 OF BRIVISH AND FOREIGN TOT WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for tle 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. TIM STATUE As IT It ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. 11. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called TIIE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynn', Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard ; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mar? Ryland, Miss Fortesctio ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " Ln
Bayadere," " Itallana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or
Novel Effects. In which Messrs. Farren, Buckstone, Miss Telbin,
aed Mrs. Hamby will appear.
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 Reynold'', and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
TIIIS 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-
racters 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, Mrs. Wigan, and Miss
Arden.

' To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLT'S BALL. Harlequin— Mr. John -Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier; Pantaloon, Mr. (lough ; Columbine, Miss Laldlaw
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO--
LOME:IA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Tates ;
.htesers.:Wrlght, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Iliatons, 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,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, i►tiss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma 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 romantic Opera, in three parts,
entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
" Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss eleorgiana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, Honner, &c.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will g• 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 Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Ilurbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Last Appearance but Two of the eminent Comedien, M. PELLET.
On MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed a new Vaudeville, entitled LA DOT D'AIT-
VEIVINE. Pierre, M. Dumery ; Jerome, M. Pagenier ; Madeleine,
Fouquet ; Felicite, Madame Dnmery.
After which will be produced the popular Vaudeville of LE
SAVANT. In which will appear MM. Perlet, Langeval, Dorgebret,
Pascal, Tourillon ; Madame Grassau, and Mdile. Vallee.

To conclude with the favourite Comedy of LE PARRAIN. The
characters by MM. Perlet, Dumery, Pascal, Pagenler, Priston ;
Mdlle. Angele, Madame Dumery, Mdlle. Celina Fougact, 31 adame
Grassaa, and Mdlle. Leyder.
Boxes, 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.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS (Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon) will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTEItTAINSIENT at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
during the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
tainment commences at Half-past Eight. And will (by desire) give
a GRAND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE, on Wednesday Morning
next, Jan. 6 ; doors open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Grand Christmas
Holiday Fetes. THIS EVENING, a double rotation of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demon Horse ; or, The Twelve
Wishes and the Charmed Bit." Herr Neuparte, the great Datch
Bottle Equlllbrlst.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance,
tene-
titled THE DEMON MORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and h Chummed Bit.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand Ghristmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
the
entitled
Robber's Cave.E FORTY TIIIEVES ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
Clown, r. Rochez ; 'Harlequin, Mr. W. Ilar-
vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. LaffartniM Miss Louisa Waite.
and examence at half-past sit Box-office open from eleven till tiva o'clock.—Doors open at six
Broadfoot. o'cl..,ck.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.

ROYAL IlliltßEY
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called THE RING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin, Herr Deulin ; Pantaloon, Herr R. Dentin ; Columbine,
Theodore ; Clown, Herr E. Dentin.

ROYAL. VICTORIA THEATRE.
Reduction of Prices.—Boxes, Is,, Ilalf-price, Ed ; l'it, Ed.; Gallery,
3d.; Private Boxes, 24. Mr. N. T. Hicks as " The Black Doc-
tor." Great suceess of the new allegorical Railway Pantomime,
THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed-
wards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
After which will be produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled THE BIRTH OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
" Go-a-Head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
Pantaloon, Signor Osmonde; Harlequin, M. Lupino; Columbine,
Mdlle. Adele Lauri.

RUNNING MATclx.—Yesterday, the quarter of a
~.mile..ritee between Mills, of London, and Baker, of
tiiM Ati/efiarof -name off at Battersea, for 201. a side. At
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,start is took the load, which he maintained
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