The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-23 00:00:00

The Countess of Clarendon
The Countess of Eglinton
The Earl Delawarr

Mrs. Dodd
The Right Hon. Henry Labouchere
The Hon. Capt. James Macdonald
Henry Broadwood, Esq., M.P.
C. W. Packe, Esq.
C. Barry Baldwin, Esq., M.P.
H. Broadley, Esq., M.P.
George Dodd, Esq., M.P.
T. S. Duncombe. Esq., M.P.
Hubert De Burgh, Esq.
Captain W. Lyon
Captain Mountjoy Martin.
John Sanford, Esq.
Robert Parnther, Esq.
11. Brereton Trelawny, Esq.
A. Grant, Esq.
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The following ladies have most obligingly consented to act as a
Committee for Superintending the Arrangements:—
The Marchioness of Ailesbury.
The Marchioness of Clanricarde.
The Viscountess Palmerston.

The Earl of Eglinton
The Earl of Dude
The Viscountess Palmerston
The Viscountess Dillon
The Viscountess Jocelyn
The Yiscount Palmerston, G.C.B
The Viscount Morpeth
The Viscount Castlereagh
The Viscount Dillon
The Viscount Chelsea
The Viscount Barrington
The Viscount Villiers
The Viscount Acheson
The Viscount Milton
The Viscount Jocelyn
The Lady Ernest Bruce

♦t a Mooting of the Committee at—iier Majesty's Theatre, this 19th
day of February:—

PBESINT.
The MARCHIONESS of AILESBITRY.
The MARCHIONESS of CLARICARDE.
The VISCOUNTESS PALMERSTON.
RESOLVED :
I.—That the most strenneus efforts be made by the Committee to
farther the objects of the Charity.
IL—That the prices of Boxes he fixed as follow:
Grand Tier - Six Guine ,s Two Pair - - Three Guineas
Pit Tier - - Five Ditto Three Pair - Two Ditto
I
One Pair - - Four Ditto Stalls - - - One Guinea
Until Tuesday next, after which the prices to be increased.
111. That the unanimous thanks of the committee be voted to Mr.
Lumley for having generously devoted the theatre to this charitable
object, and for havi,,g undertaken to defray the vvnole of the pay-
ments and expenses of every kind, in order to leave the whole of the
receipts to be appropriated to the benefit of the charity.

IV. That application be made to the public journals to publish the
arrangements, and these resolutions, gratuitously for the benefit o
the charity.
(Signed) MARIE ELIZABETH AMESBURY,
HARRIET CLANRICARDE,
E. PALNIERSTON.

ROYAL ITALIAN OP,RA, COVENT GAR EN,

Established tcr the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric D,ama thlii has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct.on and Management of Mr. BEALK.
The Nobi ity Gentry, and Patr ns of Music, are respectfully in-
ormed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fir:4 week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the season, some of she
established works of Cimaro.a. Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bend, Dom-
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zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect•on
every department ; to which intent the mana ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied Talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRA.NL—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlie. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in:this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Sign r Mario, Signor Salvator Lr.vla (of the Imperial
heatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),

Signor Tul (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, In
3lllan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. retersburgh,
his tirst appearance on the Italian stage in England).
Pit EMI BASSI 13.-11:ITONI—Signor Tainbarini arid Signor Giorgio
Roneuni.

PRIM BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kli first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIME BASSI Ct(s3lff_7l —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, Ws first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalla Linari, Mademoiselle 'Angina
Bellini.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).

Director c;t* the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr, Costa.

A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
in the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle..
The B LLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear: —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vicuna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderns (of the Theatre La iicala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academ!e Royale de Pari4). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Momieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Parrs), and Monsieur Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Lender of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant. and coinf,table, it has beets entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction awl after designs of B.
Albano, Ei6q., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will he found improved, by a carriage way being
Waned immedlit.ely under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather ;
and by increased facilities for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence o, Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Crams r, Beale, and
C0..,' 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING
Will be produced the Original Farce, called THE WIGWAM.
Characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, Oxberry, Keeley ; Miss Arden,
Miss Turner, Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
After which will las produced a new Fairy Extravagamsa, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by t:,e whole talent of the Company.
To cone ude wi h a new Comic Drama, called £5OO REWARD.
Characters by 3ieisrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, 11. Butler, Miss
Pillars, and Miss Forster.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL
Under the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

WIN be perfonned the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, 11r. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; .711adaine St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-

After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce ; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; dilly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with the Farce of A NABOB 101 Z AN HOUR. Mr.
Frampton, Mr. Worrell; Sam liobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. Mitnyard; Miss Leslie, Miss Harding; Nancy Scraggs, Mrs.
Matthews.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW E VE3IING
Will be performed the Vaudeville of LE DE NION DE LA NUI r.
Frederic, M. Berou ; Osoar, M. Langeval ; Gillestlern, M. Cartigny ;
Mathilde, Mdlle. Fargeuil ; Caroline, Mdlle. Vallee.
To conclude with the admired Vaudeville, called PIERRE LE
ROUGE. Ilerre le Rouge, M. Lattint ; Jeanneton, lidlle. Fat-genii.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S 'THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
Lalli their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Past at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment commence at
1—".... Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT will take
417r011 THIS and every MONDAY MORNING during Lent.
o'clocknh antes will commence, each day, at half-past two
The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
Poxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
Will be performed THIS EVENING
ilenrY VIII., Mr. Bodd aa Grand Opera, entitled ANNE BOLEYN.
Percy. Mr. Allen ; Rochtbrd, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn ;. Lady Jane
sayntottr, Miss Smithson ; Anne Boleyn, Miss Rassano.
To conclude with the Comedy of SHE sTOOPS TO CONQUER.
characters by Messrs. Wynn. Granby, Vining, Compton,
Principalowell, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Fosbroke.
FLSher,

ASTLEY'S ROYAL
BE
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. A--
under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert_ anu other
Members of the Royal Family:.—Mr. BAT rye Fez_fiounda meet
every Evening at Ha THIS EVENINGst Six. during the week.
1114 nit Pentairned THE, ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's course
Of-Men and 81,eed".
Entire thiulge-of the SCENES of the CIRCLE, by the double
Company of Foreign Artistes.
To conclude with a um Farce, entitled DRAWN FOR THE
MILITIA.
Box-once open from eleven till dye o'clock.—Doors open at six
awl commence At lialf-paSt Six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Air. W.
Droaffoot.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri-
son; Mathias, Mr. Weiss; Matilda, Miss Romer; Lillia, Miss
R. Isaacs.

After which the new Ballet, called TIIE PRETTY SICILIAN.
Count Amede, M. Croce ; Rosella, 3ldlle. Baderna.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.'
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and ' ?Wen" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lancer ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
:.ailed 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.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed Sheridan Knowles's Play of WILLIAM TELL.
Gesler, Mr. Fredericks ; William Tell, Mr. 11. Betty; Agnes, Mrs.
E. F. Saville ; Emma, Miss Richardson.
To conclude with a new Drama, entitled BABY RATTLER ; or
The Progress of a Scamp. Characters supported by the whole
strength of the Company.
Box•ofce open from eleven till four o'clock.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Boxes, Is., HalGprtce, 6d.; Plt, 6d.; Gallery, 3d..
THIS EVENING

Will be performed THE CASTLE OF ST. ALMO. Principal
characters by Messrs. Hicks, Dale, Forman, Searle, Bird, Miss
Vincent, Miss Pearce, &c.
After which, BURIED ALIVE; or, The Illustrious Stranger.
Benjamin Bowbell. Mr. Forman.
To conclude with TIIE RUIXED HOUSE AT MILBANK ; or,
The Murder at the Lonely Creek.