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London, England, 1847-02-25 00:00:00

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Her Grace the Duchess of Hamil.
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Ills Grace the Duke of Richmond,
K.G.

The Lord Beaumont
The Lerd Marcus 11111
The Lord Sadys
The Lord Camoys
The Lord Norreys

His Grace the Duke of Lelnster
His Grace the Duke of Montrose

The Lord Walsingham
IThe Lord Saye and Sele

The Marchioness of Lansdowne
The .Marchioness of Allesbury
The Marchioness of Clanricarde
The Marquis of Lansdowne, K.G.
The Marquis of Ailesbury, K.T.
The Marquis of Clanricarde
The Marquis of Sligo
The Marquis of Granby .
The Marquis of Donegal
The Countess of Carlisle

The Lord Rossmore.
Sir John Guest, Bart., 3f.P.
Sir John Lowther,Bart.,
Sir Henry Webb, Bart.
Sir Henry 31eux,
Sir George Wombwell, Bart.
Sir Archibald Macdonald, Bart,
Sir Henry Bold Hoghton, Bart.
Sir John Shaw, Bart.
Gen. Sir Andrew Barnard, G.C.B.

The Countess of Jersey
The Countess of Tankerville

Sir Moses Monteflore. Hart.
Sir William Clay, Hart., :►I.Y,

The Countess Delawarr
The Countess of Clarendon
The Countess of Eglinton
The Earl Delawarr
The Earl of Eglinton
The Earl of Ducie
The Viscountess Palmerston
The Viscountess Dillon
The Viscountess Jocelyn
The Viscount Palmerston, G.C.B.
The Viscount Morpeth
The Viscount Castlereagh
The Viscount Dillon
The Viscount Chelsea
The Viscount Barrington
The Viscount Villiers
The Viscount Acheson
The Viscount Milton

Mrs. Packc Reading.
Mrs. llubert de Burgh
Mrs. Mountjoy Martin
Mrs. John Sanford
Mrs. Dodd
The Right Hon. Henry Labouchere
The Hon. Capt. James Macdonald
Henry Broadwood, Esq., 31. P.
C. W. Packe, Esq.
C. Barry Baldwin, Esq., M.P.
Broadley, Esq., M.P.
George Dodd, Esq., M.P.
T. S. I)uncomse, Esq., M.P.
Hubert De Burgh, Esq.
Captain W. Lyon
Captain Mountjoy Martin.
John Sanford, Esq.
Robert Parnther. Esq.

The Viscount Jocelyn 11. Brereton Trelawny, Esq.
The Lady Ernest Bruce A. Grant, Esq.
The following ladies have most obligingly consented to act as a
Committee for Superintending the Arrangements:—
The Marchioness of Ailesbury.
The Marchioness of Clanricarde.
The Viscountess Palmerston.

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Vs.EsENT.
The MARCHIONESS of AMESBURY.
The MARCHIONESS of CLARECARDE.
The VISCOUNTESS PALMEIISTON.
RESOLVED :
I.—That the most strenuous efforts be made by the Committee to
further the objects of the Charity.
IL—That the prices of Boxes be fixed as follow:
Grand Tier - Six Cfnine Two Pair - - Three Guineas
Pit Tier - - Five Ditto Three Pair - Two Ditto
One Pair - - Four Ditto Stalls - - - One Guinea

Until Tuesday next, after which the prices to be increased,

111. That the unanimous thanks of the committee be voted to Mr.
Lumley for having generoviy devoted the theatre to this charitable
object, and for havbog undertaken to defray the wnole of the pay-
ments and expenses of every kind, in order to leave the whole of the
receipts to be appropriated to the benefit of the charity.

IV. That application be made to the public journals to publish the
arrangements, and these resolutions, gratuitously for the benefit of
the charity.

(Signed) MARIE ELIZARETFI AMESBURY,
HARRIET CLANRICARDB,
E. PALMERSTON.

ROYAL ITALIAN OP 'v HA, COVENT GAlt

Established or the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Directors and Management of Mr. REALE.
The Nobilty Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposbd to produce, in the course of the ,eason, some of the
established works of Chnarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
onto more modern Italian School, including Operas by 'tenni, Doni-
-2etll, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every decartasent ; to which intent the mana,ement has assemb;ed
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madams Persian' (her
first appearance In London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. fiteffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap.
pearance in this couutry). . .

CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of jhe Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in:tl*o
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORI.—Slguor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavin, (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tull (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. 2eteraburgh,
Jits first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
j'RIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ilonconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, Itii first appear-
/Ince in this country.)

PRIME BASSI COMlCl—Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, hfs first appearance in this country), and Signor Agogino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne-3ladame Antoinetta Mullidori (of th• Theatre Le
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalla Linarl, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slane (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and .numerousi 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 compri.e among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the (Breeden 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 Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertln (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 Ocala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of tke Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand(' Croce, 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 Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dance—
Mr. O'llryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curini (of the San
Carlo Theatre*, Naples).

THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
dec."rated, under the Immediate direction and after designs of U.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention direoted to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonhy.
The Management has happily secured the 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 partied
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 season, to be obtained
at the Box Otlice, 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, Miss Rainforth ; Lillie, Miss
U. Isaacs.
After which the new Ballet, called THE PRETTY SICILIAN.
Count Arnett*, M. Croce; Rosella, Mdlle. Baderna.

THEATRE ROYAL. 111.1,1kItliET.
nder the Management of Mr. IL
TltlEarKNlNm, abater, sole Lessee.
Will be performed a new and original Comedy,y, calledTllE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters b
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover:: I.larrs-
II llumby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, miss Rey.
nolds, &c.
During the evening the Rand will perform the Overture, "Lae
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and ' Helen" Polkas; Walls,
by ',antler ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Dirs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING
Will be produced the Original Farce, called THE WIGWAM.
Characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, Oxberry, Keeley; Miss Arden,
Miss Turner, Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
After which will be produced a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.
To cone ode wi'h a new Comic Drama, called .£5OO REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Einery-, 11. Butler, Miss
Villars, and Miss Forster. •

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

Will be perfo:med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; 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-
After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
/30Yee; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with the Farce of A NABOB FOR AN HOUR. Mr.
V.?mPton. Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
~,44.nYard; Miss Leslie, Miss Harding , Nancy Scram, Mrs.
evm

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST, JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Will he perform
T-MORI-LOW EVENIN G,
Jalousie. M. Ded the Conutdie-Vaudeville of MATHIL DE ; on, La
arbert, I. Laront ; Mathilde, Mdlle. Fargueil.
To conclude with a new Vamleville, entitled LES DEUX BRIGA-
DIERS. Rameandor, M. Lafont ; Pranclne, Mdlle. Ponquet.
Itoxes, Gs. , Pit, 3s. (id. , stans, 215.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
bAlf.past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private flexes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
3 Bond-street ; and at the Rox-offlce.
Library-, 3 ,

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ETHIOPIAN gERENADERS, S
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN sERENAADEit—'o THEATRE
White, Stanwood. and Gernion, will tAfse,
at
the
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Ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINME
TIII3 EVENING (Thursday), and every Tuesday,llThurab;" Meat".
Sa-
turday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertaniaj'lt4
pience at Hall-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAI"NMe"I,I;
will take place on every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. Er-,,-
Performances will commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock,
The The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 4s. ; l'it, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBULA.
Itodolpho, Mr. Bodda ; Elvin°, Mr. Allen ; Allessio, Mr. Walton ;
Liza, Miss Rourke ; Teresa, Mdme. Ferron ; Amino, Miss Bassano.
To conclude with the Comedy of THE HEIR AT L4W.

UNDER TH% SANCTION or 11In MOST GRACIOUS MA-
_ .-TESTY THE QUEV..IIIk
Mgt MAJVINTYI6 THPATIIIE.
EXTRA NIGHT,
Far the Benefit of the Fund for the Relief of the Distressed Irish
and Scotch.
The Queen has been pleased to sanction a performance at the
above Theatre, in aid of the Fund for the Relief of the Distressed
Irish and Scotch, and has been pleased to approve of THIS
EVENING, Feb. 25. The performance will consist of Donizetti's
• 3iebrated Opera of:

LA FAVORITA.
Fernando, Signer Gardoni ; Alfonso X. 1., Signor Superchl ; Baidas -
san, Signor Bouche ; Leonora, Millie. Sanehloli , Ines, Mdlle. Nascio.
After which, a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaux, by
M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
CORALIA ; ou, LE CIIEVALIF,R INCONSTANT.
Coralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati (her third appearance); ;
the Knight Dui
M. Gouriet Bertha. 3ldlie
debrand, M. Paul Taglioni ; Squire
Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honore ; Duke, M. Gosselln ; Fraisondin, M.
Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di Mattia.
will be sun a L
In the course of the evening gLyrical Ode, written
and composed expressly for this occasion.
DANCES.—Second Tableau—Scene Dan ante des Caprices, by
:Mlle Rosati.
Third Tableau—Pas de la Nymphe des Eau et de Ses Compagnes,
by Mdlle. Rosati and the Corps de Ballet.
Fourth Tableau—Pas tie la Rosiere, by Mdlle. Taglioni ; Pas de
Deux, by M. P. Taglioni and Mdlls. Rosati; Deutche Rhein, Valse
ties Pages et des Demoiselles d'ilonneur, by the Corps de Ballet.
Fifth Tableau—liallabile des lialbardiers, by Mdlle. C. Baucourt,
Mdme. P, Stephan, 3fdlles. Honore, Cassini, Thevenot, Bertin,
Julienne, L'Amoureux, and the Corps de Ballet ; Pas de l'lncon-
btance, by Millie. Rosati, Mdme. P. Stephan, and M. Taglinni.
The Opera to commence at Half-past Seven for Eight o'clock.
PATRONS.
Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
Ills Royal Highness the PRINCE ALBERT.
Her Majesty QUEEN ADELAIDE.
Her Royal Highness the DUCHESS of KENT.
His Royal Highness the DUKE of CAMBRIDGE.
Her Royal Highness the DUCHESS of CAMBRIDGE.
Her Royal Highness the DUCHESS of GLOUCESTER.
His Excellency the LORD-LIEUTENANT of IRELAND.
Her Grace the Duchess of Richl The Lady Anne Becket
mon,l The Lady Charlotte Guest
Her Grace the Duchess of Marl- The Lady Lawley
borough The Lady Montefiore
Her Grace the Duchess of suthe r The Lord John Russell
land The Lord Campbell
Her Grace the Duchess of Leinster The Lord Ernest Bruce
Her Grace the Duchess of Mon- The Lordßobert Grosvenor

At a Meeting of the Committee at her Majesty's Theatre, this 19th
day of February :