The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-11 00:00:00

soma noeLAMATION.
" Who'll kill the dragon ? I"Orme he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching right. Latest odds at
the " Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (takes). " May the best
Lan win."
Scene S. Tax DRAGON'S IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
Mow 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
eat. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
ezi/y elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilll'ag pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
itUdjence to
Scene 9. GRAND HALL Or CHIVALRY.—How St. George receives
tits " Sattle 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.
&SUS 10. Mum= IN CURIOSITIZS AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
L=ie's Suor.—lmproyed Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
tik to nature." " Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
7r4Port on the New Houses of Parliament. A. fashionable complaint
ties to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCHANDLRE'd SHOP AND GEANIIIT.—More ways than
*De of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best " Britannia
Instal." Plenty 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. (1*
•-••2IESE VILLAS AND NURSED'S GROUND.—" To be let, te.
tether or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
notice. " Get out of the way, Old Dan Tucker," and make way Mr
" Patent *lulls India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
siut and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINDICAN AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
In." Grand Experiment* in Gun Cotton, ending in an awflil Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR op BRITISH AND Foaziow TOT Waamnousz.—
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 IS, Tea STATV2 AC ST Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo,
" Look hers 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 Aoril, 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
coarse.
January 9, 1847. M. BEALE, Director.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Under the Management of Mr. is. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
31r. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Br. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
After which (by desire), the Farce of NICOLAS FLAM. Nicolas
Man), Mr. Farren ; Shrimp, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Puddicombe,
Yrs. Clifford.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
olyadere," " Italians in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.
To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
railed the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. J,. F. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Mumpb'ant 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., end adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albeit
Smith* Esq,. called TIIE 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 Viliars, Miss Turner, and Miss
Arden.

To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled TIIE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown, Mr,
J. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant !Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
'frill be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMRA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.
lletween the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lers and his three Pupils—the Masters Hankins, will ea-
AMR their wonderful Jetta 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,
Yr. 0, Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Aliss Marian Taylor,
Is Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

• PRI NC ESS'S T/I EATRE, OX FOR 0-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENINGgina
Will be performed a new and oril Musical Romance, entitled
TIM SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNICH ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Cfil. Bertrand, Ur. C. Fisher ; Capt. trArmincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejarnbr., Mr. Leffler ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
..rona, Mr. Campton; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton; Bumps,
Mr. Horner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
N. Howler. Ilincks, 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.
ilughest, and Miss E. Bonner.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMTNG and his ta-
lent..ed CHILDREN will go through their wonderthl performances.
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCMANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
•r, The One-eyed Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, 31Ise Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. FleXmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S 'r IIEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
will be performed the Drama, entitled DON CESAR DE
71AZIN. The character of Don Cesar de liazan by Mons. F. Le-
maitre; supported by MM. Langeval, Masquillier, Dumery, Car-
tigny, Pascal, BeKou, Fella. Dorgebret, Tourilion, Grenet, Lucien,
Sole, Palen* Mdlle. Clarisse, Madame Grassau, and Mdlle.
Vallee.
Boxes,. Gs.. Pit, 3s. ; Stalls, he.: Gallery, 23. Doors opened at
half-past at•ren, 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 ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre, TO-
MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
during the Christmas Holidays. Doors open at Eight, and the En-
tertainment commences at Half-past Eight. And will (by desire)
rz7,a, anGRAND DAT PERFORMANCE, on SATURDAY MORN-
eoni"l. Jan. 13. Doors open at Two, and the Performance to
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at
uhalf-Past Two.
Private 11,4:zeg, Is. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.
"Loyal Library ,alitalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
and Mu5tc,,n.4.3.• Old Bond-street; at all the principal Libraries
and at the liox-office.

ARTLEY'R ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. w, Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prince of Waits, and Royal Yam'lv. The new Grand
Christmas Pantomime increases in attraction., and is pronounced to
',almost magnificent for novelty, scenic, and mechanical effects.
Tilts EVENIXO
Will he performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance tn..
titled THE DEMON NORSE ; or, The Tavel
who,es
and.,
ti,,,,
charmed BIL
Batty's SCFES of the. CIRCLE ; with
To he followed by
the performances of Laureatz Wain', the great Iteigian horsetr,a,„
Ti eonciude with the successful Comic EquestrianPairy pe.,,fßim.,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin ar_mi Ay. Baha and
Clown, Mr. Iteth.",z Harlequin, air. W. Ilan_
the Robber's Cairo.
Mr. Laffarini; Columbine, Mists Louisa Waite.
vily ; Pantaloon,

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lase., Mrs. Frances Davie"
THIS EVENING, •
=lrtu be peeOrin•A er.iginal Dram.'entitled THE HAND OF
B_•Aigz, LIFE, STAKES, HLATII. The characters will
ported by tho whole of the, talente•A! Comsny.
To oonclado with a grand Miry P7tatornime, called THE KING
or TILE CASTLE ; or, Harloquir in the Land of Dreams. Has.
R. Denim ; Columbine,
loves. Herr Donlin ; Pantaloon,
Theodore; Clown, Aorr ti. Doulin ; Punch, Herr E. Detain.

LOYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Mzu, 13,, Half-price, 6d ; Pit. 6d.; Gallery, 3d.,
THIS EVENING
Will be perforMed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss lla-
ma,- Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Ricks,
/toward, Bird, Searle, Forman, Sze., will perform.
After which will he produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled TIM ElltTli OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harloquila
Not_a-galt."_aait Jes Millet sad his 3fen, gown, Mr. T. Bann

TATRE RYAL, DRURY-
The eithtellt PANTOMIME O
THEATRE, andLINE. the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.
THIS EVENING
Will be Performed Belle's Opera. entitled THE BONDMAN.
Ifarquis de VernonZMr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Hollicastle; Ardenford, Mr. D. W. King; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
riaricY; Madame Corinne,. Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Parole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which will be pred.r.Zed the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
Esinuk, being I, mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
ItAnLxquni- AND SIT. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
*Tonere aid Must* composed by Mr. R. Hughes ; the new and ex-
tensive Seenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Tslbin, and numerous as-
Me e_ ; the Trickles and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
elltdery by Mr. R. Sloman ' • the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
land a heat of auxiliaries. The wkole produced under the superin-
tiladisase of Mr. W. West.
Beene 1. Asoox OF KALTRi, TAM ENDKANTRISSI.--Date and la
sedity not exactly known, but considered by the Antiquarian Society
to have been discovered " Somehow or ether," " some time or other,"
ksear " someiyhere or other." Kalyba (the Enchantress, not by Balfe,
mistress Of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," hiVlng
miss I:W364le:dated her power), Mr. M. Horncastie ; Fiends and Fo-
lios (illustrating a common expression of speech, with anything but
oentraon expression of Countenance), Messrs. J. W, Morgan, Burt,
Connell, and H. Payne; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, (the four Ele- '
manta, 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,
oat of PerseVerance, has never been beaten, and can be matched
a.gainst, anyteing), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
rillll3ll lying visit" to Kalyba; and how, being empowered by the
Censmittee on National Education, he gives the old lady sudden no-
quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Ilene 2. ferneries or INFANT SCHOOL.—Schoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wig, Who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
half•holiday on the occasion.
Beene 3. EXTIZIOIL AND BARBACAN OF COVENTRY CASTLE.—
The Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
hinto the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni; the Countess of Coventry (a good
ousewife, and supposed to have been the inventor of the celebrated
Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
*ore her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Master George (afterwards cele-
brated for a battle he fought with a dragon, but at present without
im knowledge of " arms," except his nurse's), Miss Marks ; Masters
Andrew, David. Patrick, Denis, James, Anthony (very youthful
knights, but destined, with their " cousin George," to astonish the
'Awns by and by as " The Seven Champions of Christendom"), Mas-
t",. Seven, Dix, Welsh, Desborg, Francis.—llow the youthful
merge is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
mserlY his " last" appearance ie public on the occasion—how his
suusinc " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
Come to wish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
N°Tice.—" 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. KAL111•11 HOD3N or Coaaamort !—St. George of Eng-
land (a rtun'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. H. Payne ;
It. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
it. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy (all
Pretty much of the same kidney I) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks. Mr. Chapin, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and kis brother champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearaneci in public) are kept in durance vile, and on " very short
eeninraorte" by Ealyba—how Kalyba pops her affections on St. George
can't abide her"—in short, bow—but we won't anticipate—
reaeledy observing, that the upshot is the Downfall of Kalyba, and
Ike Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom
Seen. a. Dovla Roaos.—How the Seven Champions of Christen-
dom set out for their respective destinations—" the management
baying, in the handsomest manner," made special arrangements for
thattile. purpole with the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Con)
pan

&lane 6. BANKS or THE Nux.—Almanzor, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on his way to
Xing 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
eame to Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-
tion to their being " bound in Morocco ;" and how St. George, not
Laving even " dipped" into the question of " lights," runs his
sterAmer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.
ekiene 7. GRAND HALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
Tuts of EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herself to the
ellgestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak far himself), Mr. Wiel‘nd.
Dow 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).