The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-16 00:00:00

TITEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
GRAND JUVENILE NI(HT.
At the termination of the Pantomime the last two acts of TIIE
BONDMAN will he played, and 'tetwece the
elsen the celebrated
a thi.rdacts
will be introduced the most popular danc hum
Ballet of THE WAGS OF WAPPING.
THIS EVENING
Will be perfoimed the first act of the Opera of TIIF. BONIDI
MAN.
Mr: Marquis •de Vernon, Mr. Weies ; Florevelle Mr. Rafter ; ca ere,
Mr: Ho
no
Ardentord, Mr. 01. Hams'on (his first appearance,
since his indisposition); 1a
Os, Mr. Harley ; Madame Co-
rinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ; Frevole,Mrs. Ilu,ghes.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas I anto-
itnime. being a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE GON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. Hughes ;Dues new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
chtdery by Mr. R. Sloman ' • the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the superin-
tendence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYBA, THE ENCHANTRESS.—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 Balfe,
mistreap of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," having
quite miscalculated her power), Mr. H. Horneastle ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (illastrating a common expression of speech, with anything but
a common expression of countenance), Messrs. J. W, Morgan, Burt,
Connell, and H. Payne; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, (the four Ele-
ments, 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,
out of Perseverance, has never been beaten, and can be matched
against anything), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
vat's a " flying visit" to Kalyba ; and how, being empowered by the
Committee on National Education, he gives the old lady sudden no-
tice to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. INTERIOR OF INFANT Senoot.—Schoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on the occasion.
Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND DARBACAN 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 ce'ebrated
"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, Saveli, Dix, Welsh, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
St. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
nearly his " last " appearance is public on the occasion—how his
" cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
Come to a ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
ber wing."
Nonce.—" Nothings 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 come again to
Scene 4. )(ALMA'S nOUSE OF CORRECTION !—St. George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rarc'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, St. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same- kidney !) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapin°, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his brother 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 ROADS.—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. HANES OF THE NlLE.—Almanzor, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on his way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's daughter), Mr. T.
alattliews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim Paella, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Priorson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. Ilow Almanzor
came to Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-.
Lion to their being " bound he 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 TII3 PALACE OF PTOLEMY VIE FIRST,
KING OF EOYPT.—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 fer himself ), Mr. Wieland.
How this " marriage in high life" is suddenly interrupted by tile
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 I'apers).
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
man win."
Scene 8. TILE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How the Dragon introduees 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
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. GRAND HALL Or CIIIVALRY.—TIONV 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.

Harlequin.... Mr. Howell, I C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon..... Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding* the mirror
up to nature." " Familes 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. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—MOTO ways than
ene of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" :n high preservation. Cabidet 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 Han 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 TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little 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 BRITISH 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 comes."
Scene 15. THE STATUE as tT Is ; or, Wellington at ilyde-park.
corner.
Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
" Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, IL
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Glossmere, Mr. Holl ; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir Frederick
Blount, Mr. Brindall ; Mr, Benjamin Stolt, Mr, Buckstone ; Evelyn,
Mr. Stuart; Graves, Mr. Webster; Captain Dudley Smooth, Mr.
Hudson ; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton ; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortescue.
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.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.

Triumphant success of Boz's new Christmas Piece. -The new and
splendid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
THIS EVENING

Will he 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•
sacters 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. Keeley will appear.

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

T lIEATT.E ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER. THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING _

Will be performed an nrigina. I romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, 34c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymuastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GI-SELL-1.1, entitled TILE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr Cullen'ord,Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma !larding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.