The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-09 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The emlaent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.
THIS EVI-INI3 G
Will be performed Baife's Opera, entitled TILE BONDMAN.
Ma
rquis de Vernon ,'Mr. Weiss ;
- Floreville, Mr. Rafter , Morliere,
Mr. Horneastie; Ardenford, Mr. D. W. King; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, beMg a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. Hughes ; the new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transfonn,atfons by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
chidery by Mr. It. Sloman ; the Dresses by Mr*. Rovey, airs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced undet the superin-
tendence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYEA, TILE EticuAeraiss.—Date and lo-
cality not exactly known, but considered by the ,Antiquarian Society
to have been discovered "somehow or other," "some time or other,"
near " somewhere or other," Kalyba (the Enchantress, not by Belle,
mistress of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," having
vita miscalculated her power), Mr. 11. Horneastie ; Fiends Mid Fu-
ries (illustrating a common expression of speech, with anything but
a common expression of countenance), Messrs. J. IV, Morgan, Burt,
Connell, and H. Payne; Earth, Air, Fire, and *Water, (the four Ele-
ments, with a strong loye of mischief), by Dealers in each ; the
March of Intellect (travelling "Incog." as " Young England," a true
bit of British blood, by Intellect oat of Industry,_ dam by Science,
out of Perseverance, has never been beaten, and can be matched
against anything), Hiss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
nays a " flying visit" to Kalyba ; and how, being empowered by the
Committee on National Education, lie gives the old lady sudden no-
tice to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. INTERIOR OF INFANT Seuocm.---Schoolinaster, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on the occasion.
Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND BARBACAN OF COVENTRY CASTLE.—
The Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
into the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni ; the Countess of Coventry (a good
housewife, and supposed to have been the inventor of the celebrated
"Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
from her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Master George (afterwards cele-
brated for a battle he fought with a dragon, but at present without
any 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
natives by and by as " The Seven Champions of Christendom"), Mas-
ters Coyle, Savell, Dix, Welch, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
St. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
nearly his " last " appearance ia public on the occasion—how his
"cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to a lsh him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
NOTICE.—" Nothinge material to our -historic" occurring during
a period of fifteen years, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and conic again to
Scene 4. Keraaa's HOUSE OF Cosawrios !—St. George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. 11. Payne;
St. Andrew of Scotland. St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, N,t. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the Mlle kidney !) Mr. Sheath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his bro'her champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearance in public) are kept in durance vile, and on " very short
commons" by Kalyba—how Kalyba pops her affections on St. George
who " can't abide her"— in short, how—but we won't anticipate—
merely observing, that the upshot is the Downfall of Kalyba; and
the Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom !
Scene 5. DOVER ROAM—How the Seven Champions of Christen-
dom set out for their respective destinations—" the management
having, in the handsomest manner," made special arrangements for
that purpose with the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Com-
panies."

Scene 6. BANKS OF THE NlLE.—Almanznr, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on his way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptoleiny's daughter), Mr. T.
Matthews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim PachaAetter known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Priorson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. How Ahnanzor
came 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
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.

Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN TAE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
KING OF EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herself to the
digestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak fez himself), Mr. Wiellnel.
Bow this " marriage in high life" is su3•lenly 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).

ROYAL FROCLAMATION.
" Who'll kill the dragon ? I"Orme he shall gorge ;-
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dialgon."—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
man win."

Scene 8. TUE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " conntry
quarters ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall In, and then fall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How, the result of the last round not
only elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GIIAND ITALL OF COIVALBY.—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 New Characters.

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harlequin.... Mr. llowell, 1 C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. 1 Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SUOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Famides furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Hies to the Clown's head.
Scene I I. CORNCIIANDLEICS SII.OP AND GRA.NARY.—MOTC wayS than
one of being "In clover." Specimen of the very best " Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
and COTT'. measures. A lot of " chaff "in both. harlequin gives
Clown " the sack." Abundant spechnens 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 for
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND Tatton's Snors.—The original litt,le Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ng." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRIT'S!' AND Foams TOY WAREIIODSB.—
Toys for the Million. Magic Cards. Ilow to " cut and sh;uMe."
Jack in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. 1" See
the Conquering Hero comes."

i Scene 15. TUE STATUE As IT Is; or, Wellington at Hyderpark.
corner.

Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
" Look here upon this picture, and on this." 1

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ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA. COVENT GARDEN.
The nobility, gentry, and public are respectfully informe , that
the New Theatre will Open the first week in April, for th per-
formance of the Lyrical Drama, on a scale of efficiency in i 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
course. M. BEALE, Director.

January 9, 1847.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
tinder the Management of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessed.
THIS E VENLN

Will be performed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Cha •
raeters. by Messrs. Parrett, Tilbury, Moll, Webster, Brindal, Buck-
stone, Hudson, Mrs. Seymour, Miss Bennett, and Mrs. Humby.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Bayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

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 Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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TREATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Triumphant success of Boa's new Christmas Piece. The new and

splendid Pantomime every evening. A great lift.
THIS EVENING

Will be 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 THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Prhicipal elm -
aeters 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 Oxlierry ; Miss Villara, Miss Turner, and Miss
Arden.

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

TIIEATttE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

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Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called: CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
O. Smith, &c.

Betwei;nti;e pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONIST.S Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanions, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux 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,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford. Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNICH ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejamhe, Mr. I oilier ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristleach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Donner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Honner, Hincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte; Urlel, 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.
Hughes, and Miss E. Ilonner.
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 Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Pattlp; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
On MONDAY EVENING .
Will be performed the Drama, entitled DON CESAR DE
BA ZAN. The character of DOll Cesar de Bazan by Melts. F. Lc-
maitre;
supported by MM. Langeval, 3fasquillier, Dumory, Car-
tlgny, Pascal, Remit, Felix, Dorgebret, Tourillon, Grenet, Lucien,
Sofa, Pagenler ; Mdlle. Clarisse, Madame Grassau, and Mdlle.
Vallee.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 35. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.