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

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 • on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene S. THE DItAGON'3 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 tall
on:. The Battle (tin' particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
my eleya:es St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
billing pieces" of England, but at the same Gina introduces the
andience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CHIVALRY.—IICV St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the band of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March or Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.

liarlequin.... Mr. Howell, I C10wn.... Mr. T. -Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Beetle 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES ♦ND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SlloP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " ramifies furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCIIANDLER'S Snot AND GRANARY.—MOTe 'MISS 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 let 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 snake way fur
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
lint and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN ♦ND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
lug." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.
Scene 14. INTERIOR OF TIRITISII 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 conies."
Scene 15. THE STATUS As IT Is ; or, Wellington at Ilyde-park-
corner.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, ILLY3IARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a now and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulde.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
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. Farrell, Buckstone, Miss Telbiu,
aed Mrs. Hamby w;11 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 Beynoldo, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Will be
THIS EVENING
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 TIIE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
Teeters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, P. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the Farce ef MRS. WHITE. Characters by
Turner, Kinloch, and °sherry ; Miss VWars, Mrs. Wigan, and Messrs. 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.

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THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS 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, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees anti his three Pupils—the Masters Hanions, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gyinnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA (P.SELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
{Pills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, anti 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." MC) principal characters personified by Miss Ceorgiana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Lerner, Allen, Bodda, Walton, Homier, &e.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go 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 Chrsttnas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.--
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Last Appearance bet Two of the eminent Comedien, PELMET.
On MONDAY EVENING
Will he performed a new Vaudeville, entitled LA DOT D'AIY-
YEEGNE. Pierre, M. Dumery; Jerome, M. Pagenier ; Madeleine,
Mdlle. Fouquet ; Felicite, Madame Dumery.
After which will be produced the popular Vaudeville of LE
SAVANT. In which will appear MM. Perlet, Langcval, Dorgobret,
Pascal, Tourillon ; Madame Grassau, and 31tIlle.
To conclude with the favourite Comedy of LE PARRAIN. The
characters by MM. Perlet, Dumery, Pascal, Pagenler, Priston ;
Angelc, Madame Dumery, Mdlle. Celina Foncotet, Madame
(;rassau, and Mdlle. Leyder.

Boxes, Gs. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 3s. ; 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 ENTERTAINMENT 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 itoyal Family. Grand Christm is
Holiday Fetes. THIS EVENING, a double rotation of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demon Horse ; or, The Twelve
Wishes and tire Charmed Bit." Herr Neuparte, the great Dutch
Bottle Equilibrist.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON MORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes
Charmed Bit. and the
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
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Totled conclude With
the Grand Ghristmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
the Robber's Cave. TUE FORTY THIEVES; or. Harlequin and An Baba and
Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Her-
vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lair/trim ; Columbine. Miss Louisa
Waite.
Box •oftice open from eleven tin five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at half-past six
o'clock.—St Broadfoot. age Manager. Mr. W.

ROYAL SURREY
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Dayidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled TILE 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 TIIE KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in tho Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin, Herr Doulln ; Pantaloon, Herr R. Detain ; Columbine, lldlle.
Theodore ; Clown, Herr E. Dentin,

ROYAL VICTORIA TnEA.I,/
Reduction of Priem—Boxes, Is„ Half-price, 6,1 ; l'it, 6d.; Gallery,
ad.; Private Boxes, 24. Mr. N. T. Hicks AS " The Black Doc-
tor." Great success of the new allegorical Railway Pantomime.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which 3liss Vin cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed.svards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &e., will perform.
After which will be produced a grand Chritmas Pantomime, en-
titled THE rum( ol"rilE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
• Go-a-Head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
Pantaloon. Signor °monde; Harlequin, M. Lupine; Columbine,
Mlle. Adele Lauri.

RUNNING MATCH. Yesterday, the quarter of a
mile race between Mills, of London, and Baker, of
Mitcham, came off at Battersea, for 20/. a side. At
the start Mills took the load, which he maintained
throughout, and after a good race the former came in
the winner by ten yards, havinf; run over the quarter of 1
a mile in less than one minute's time.