The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-05 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

" Who'll kill the dragon ? " Or me he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, I 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
loan win."

Scene S. TIM DRAGON'S HAUNT IN TUE 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
oat. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
If essrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
only elerafes St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " fiie
shilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CHIVALRY.—How 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 Nrew Characters.

Harlequin.... Mr. Rowell, I C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LEa's SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
hp to nature." "Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
tiles to the Clown's head.

Scene 11. CORNCUANDLER'S SIIOP AND 0111,1ARY.—MOTe ways than
cne of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of "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. 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 make way fur
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
hi it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S SIIOPS.—The original little Tin
Nettle. 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 BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for the Million. 3fagic Cards. How to " cut and shuttle."
Jack In the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. Tna STATUS AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.
Scene IG. TIIE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
" Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. IL Webster, sole Lessee.
VENING
Will be perfarmed the ComTHlSedyEof LONDON ASSURANCE. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Farren, Tilbury, 11011, Webster, Brindal, Buck-
Atone, Hudson, Mrs. Seymour, Miss Bennett, and Mrs. Humby.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
itayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
Bailed the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Trannuil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
lira. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Matia,Tement of Mrs. Keeley.
Triumphant 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., and adapted to the state (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.
To be followed by the successful Comedy of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeiey will appear.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Co'lier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Latdlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATItE ROYAL, ADELPH t.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
1.
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
A, THE CORSlCANCharacters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils--the Masters Hellions, will ex-
bibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
Si LA OItIELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
11r. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford.Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
111!ss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. 31. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Opera, in thrae parts,
entiVet THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
tliselle." The principal characters personified by Miss (leorgiana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara FlGwer, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Betide, Walton, Runner, 84c.
In the course of the evening Professor HEM NIING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " Tl►e 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 Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
?aulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexrnore.

FRENCH PLATS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
I.essee, Mr. John Mitchell.
M. PERLET'S FAREWELL BENEFIT, and positively his last
Appearance but One.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed the favourite Vaudeville of LA FAMILLI
IM PRO VISEE. Characters by MM. Dumery, Dorgebret David ;
Madame Grassau, Mdlles. Leyder and Celina Fouquet.
After which Moliere's ee!chrated Comedy of L'AVARE liar-
paon (l'Avare), M. I'erlet ; the other characters by MINI.. heron
norgebret, Langeval, Cartigny, Poynter, Tourillon, Lucien, Felix,
David ; Mdlles. Va'lee, Angele, and Amel:e Rhin.
To conclude with the Comic Operetta of LES RENDEZVOUS
BOURGEOIS. M. Dugravier, M. Cartigny ; Cesar, M. Dumery ;
Charles, M. Berou ; Jasmin, M. Pagenier ; Bertrand, M. Tourillon ;
Mdlle. Fouquet ; Louise, Mdlle. Vallee ; Julie, Mdlle. Rhin.
Boxes, lls.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
ho 'f-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

EVIHOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADF:RS (Pell, Harrington,
?7,-tite, Stanwood, and Gertnon) will have the honour of repeating
Inimitable ENtERTAINMENT at the above Theatre,
;firs EYE:NINO, and every iu,sday, Thursday, and Saturday
dring the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
,ainment commences at Half-oast Eight. And will (by desire) give
a GRAND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE TO-MORROW Morning.
Doors open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Ntronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Unrivalled success
of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, acknowledged by :the press
and the public to surra,,s all othersfor magnificence and novelty.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON MORSE ; or, The Twelvo Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.
To be followed by Batty's SCENES of the CIRCLE; with
humorous performances by Mr. Henderson, as Clown.
tro conclude with the successful Comic Equestrian Fairy Pantomime,
endued TIIE FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ;- Harlequin, Mr. W. Her-
vey,c
nn ;.Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarinl ; Columbine Miss Louisa Waite
an I)
I -offi
mce open irom eleven till five o'clock.—Dr ors open at six
Br,,adfoot. en" halt-past six o'clock .
—Stage Manager, Mr. W.

ROYAL
SURREY THE ATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
cA Ds_ GA3I r„ LIFE, sT AK ES, DEATH. The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand ftiry Pantomime, called THE KING
OF THE CAS'I'LE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreamt. Har-
lequin, Hen Deulill : Pantaloon, Herr It. Deulin ; Columbine, Mdlle.
'awler° ; Clown, Herr ". Denlin ; Mr. Punch, Herr E. Deulln.

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ROYAL VICTORIA. TIIEATRI
Redaction Of Prices.—Boxes, Is,. lIMt-price, cd ; I'it, 6d.; Gallery,
;A.; Private Boxes, 2,. The Victoria again victorious. Decided
I,lccess et' tho new grand " Pantotnime." " The best
Pantomime ever pro.litzed at a minor Theatre."—" The oldest in-
habitant of Lambeth caniwt remember so excellent a Panto-
lahne."—Vide Public Pftss.
THIS EVENING

be performed TIIE 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.
.At ter which will be produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
tit cd THE BIRTH OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
o-a-Head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
pa laloon, Signor °monde ; Harlequin, M. Lupin ; Columbine,
241,1.1 e. Adele Lauri.

THE MEMORY OF THOMAS CLARKSON. - The
coloured citizens of Cincinnatti held a public meeting
on the 2d ult., and passed resolutions eulogistic of the
e Thomas Clarkson, and regretting his death. They
also resolved to wear mourning for thirty days, and re-
commended pastors of their churches to deliver dis-
courses appropriate to the occasion.

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rUERMOMETER, Lowest, 38; Highest, 42 ; Noon, 44.
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