The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-23 00:00:00

SKETCHES OF CANTAES.
Now ready, p-ice 2s. 6d., in cloth, gilt edges,
SKETCHES OF CANTABS.
By JOHN SMITH (of Smith-Hall), Gent.
London : t,eorgc Earle, 67, Castle-street East, Berncrs-street,

Oxford-street.
" at Mr. Smith's Sketches, and aro
We have laughed heartily
moved to recommend them to the reader who has a taste for real
mirth, sly humour, and gentlemanly good-natured satire. They have
much of the manlier of Mr. Thackeray, who is evidently a favourite
with the writer ; but they have nothing of common-place imitation
about team, and beneath their surface ofbanterand persiflage there is
a good spirit and useful intention. The little work comes opportunely
in ald. 01 the grave and excellent advice of the •Times,' on occasion
of the freshinen's commencement at both Universities."—Examiner.
" A maid entertaining little book we sarcely ever remember to
have read. Many a well-known character, and well-remembered
scene, is here depic'ed with great spirit, and will be recalled with
interest to the minds of those who have been familiar with such
scenes."—Oaserver.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
!Ir. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, OW Brompton.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Comedy. of MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING. Don Pedro, Mr. Vandenhoff; Benedick, Mr. J.
Wit,lack ; Dogberry, Mr. Keeley ; Verges, Mr. Buckstone ; Beatrice,
Mrs. Nisbett ; Hero, Miss Jane Mordannt.
To be followed by THE ROUGH DIAMOND.
To conclude with the successful and laughable Farce, called an
41.11: M LNG SACK IFICE. Bob Ticket, Mr. Buckstone ; Susan
Bweetapple, Mts. Fitzwilliam.
Due notice will be given of the appearaneeof Mr. and Mrs. KEAN.
The Box-office is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

TrmairtrA ROYAL. AA)ELPIII.
;:raler the .11rection 0; '.'4B.la.rae Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE SONS OF MARS.
To be followed by a new slippery sketch called MRS. BUNBITRY'S
SPOONS. Mr. 111.11 bury Barnes, Mr. I'. Bedford ; Bob winks,
Mr. Wright ; Job smith, Mr. 0. Smith; Mrs. Bunbury,
Matthews; Mrs. IliAhbury Barnes, Miss Brooks.
After which a new Farce,t ntitled A BIRD OF PASSAGE. Mr.
Carry Chick, Mr. Wright; Mr. Chaunt Ginger,"Mr. Paul Bedford ;
Mr. Charles Posher, Mr. Boyce; Eruest Hopeful, Mr. Worrell; Mrs.
Waters Bummer. Mrs. Frank Matthews.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS.

ROYAL LYCJWM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria.
Foie Lc me. Mr. Charley Mesita we.
TILTS EVENING,
Will be performed A LADY IN DIFFICULTIES.
To be followed by A WONDERFUL WOMAN.
Aftr which a new comic drama, called A P RACTICAL MIN.
To e
conclude with the comic Drama, called THE GARRICK

FEVER.
oress roxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
part of the house.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Aileron, 15,
New Bond-street.

PRINCESS'S THEAtc,I.I.
Vl*. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Tanager.
To conclude with THE SPITALFIELDS WEAVErt.
THIS EVENING will be performed Bells Opera, entitled LA
SOMNAMBUL. Count Rudolph, Mr. Weiss; Elvin°, Mr. Allen ;
& lesio, Mr. Wynn; Therese, Madame Feron ; Liza, Miss Julia
Bleaden (her fourth appearance) ; and Amine, Miss Louisa Fyne.
After which, a nevr Extravaganza, entitled THE FIRST
NIGHT.
To conclude with ESMERALDA.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
II .ider the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert,
Triumphant success of the new Equestrian Spectacle of the Prophet,
which has been nightly received with enthusiasm, and 7on unced
by the public press to be the mast gorgeous hippo-dramatio piece
ever produced at the Amphitheatre.
Unparalleled Equestrian Yeats.
THIS EVENING, ..
Will be performed Fitzball's grand Equestrian Spectacle, entitled
TUE PROPHET, in which Mr. W. West will appear.
,0 be int:owed by an Inimitable display of SCENES IN THE
C iItVL K. by the drat Wraestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with TEE DUMB DRIVER.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
True DAV —Morning, 4 Smin. after 5 Evening. 12 min. after 6
o-vi oitrtc w—ltt .r twig ,35 min... Air 6 I Evening, 1 min. after 7

TUE WEATHEII.—Stat OFFICE. OCT. 23.
TEIERMOMEIER, Lowest, 50; Highest, 55; soon, 6
BAROMETER, 30.16.
WIND S.W.—fine math T.

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