The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-10 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, arc respectfully
Informed. that a GRAND EX IRA NMHT will take place TO-
MORROW, March 11, whin will be performed Donizetti's favourite
Opera,

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mad Castellon (her second appeaN•nce this season) ; Enrico,
Signor Coletti ; Ridebent, Signor Solari ; and Edgard°, Signor eras-
chilli (his second appeara'ice in this count*).
After which

A DIVERTISSEMENT,
In which will be presented a l'as de Car,ctere (composed by M. P.
Taglion!, the music by signor Puuni), entitled " La Slavonic ,ne ;"
and " Galop a Sept Temps," by Mdl.e. Ito-ati and M. P. Taglioni.
To be followed by the last act of Donizetti's Opera.
LA FAVORITA,
Fernando, Signor Gardoni; Boldacci,Signor Bouchi; and Leonora,
11.1I1e. Sanctiloll.
To conclude with the admired New and Original Grand Ballet,
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCCOZSTANT.
Coralia, 3ldlle. C. Rosati ; the Knight Puldebrand, M. Paul Taglionl;
Squire, M. Geuriet ; Bertha, Male. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honore ;
Duke, M. Gosselin ; Fraisondin, M. Venefra; Fisherman, 3,1.
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Mattis.

HER NIAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS F.VENING, Tuesday, March 9, will be performed, the first
time WS season, Donizetti's Opera,
LUCIA. DI lAMMEIIMOOR.
Lula, Mad. Castellan (her first appearance this season); Edgard°,
Signer: Fraschini (his first appearance in this country) ; Bldebent,
Signor Solari ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
To conclude with the Ballet of
COI:ALIA.

The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a inure perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama then has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobiiity, Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Clinarwa. Mozart, Rossini, Meyerteer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
sett', Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the wino-t perfection 1,1
every department ; to which intent the mana2ement has assemlied a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied t Went in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persian( (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTL—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—Signor Mario, Signor Saivator Levitt (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. l'etersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance In this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi. _ _ .

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, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIM BASSI COMIC! —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Fe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Second° Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linarl, Mademoiselle Luignin
Bellini.

lieconde Tenorc—Signor Enimanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Mater—
Signor Boneonsiglio. 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. Novello.
The BALLET, 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
enneunee that he has concluded an eneagetnent with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera. Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Benin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La icala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Greed
Opera. Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand° Croce, Monsieur Dellerier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense—
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of la.
Albano, Es)., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsoriby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Mellen, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way beim:
formed immediately 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
Loom will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Row-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

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 Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
B. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell; Minim
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Manwement of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. RANSFORD.
_ THIS EVENING

Will he performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
F.CI.IOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buekstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Forteseue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

During'the evening the. Band will perform the Overture " Les
Diamani de la Couronne," " The 13eatlfort Polka," " Albert" Waltz,
and " The Camehas Polka."

After the Comedy, a Grand Vocal and Instrumental CON-
CERT. Principal Vocalists:—Messrs. Ransford, N. J. Sporle,
H. Smith, John Parry, T. E. Williams, and Mr. Distln and his Four
Sons ; Miss Ransford, Miss Dolby, the Misses Williams ; and the
celebrated Lantum ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS will perform their
popular Entertainments.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
D.l ights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, ',Liss P. Horton,
s. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND G L'AEDIANi.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL
under the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENINO

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called TIM GREEN
P.USTIES; or, A hundred Years Age. lqurtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford • Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain bartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
willlarn.

To conclit•le with the Drama of THE CABIN BOY. Henri, Mr.
Worrell; Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith; Ballan•lier, Mr. Munyard ; La,-
gacette. Mr. P. Bedbrd ; ,fulien, Madame Celeste ; Jenay Laroche,
Miss Taylor.

PRINCESA'S THE \ TRE. OXFORD-STREET.
J. 31. Maddox, s.ile I,,see and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed- the Comic Opera, called THE CASTLE OF
AYMON ; or, The Four Brothers. Beaumanoir, Mr. Walton ;
Olivier, Mr. Allen ; Richard, Mr. Barker ; Renaud, Mr. Delavanti ;
Allard, Mr. Wynn ; Iron, Mr Leffler; liermine, Miss A. Romer ;
G.rtrude, Mrs. Foshroke.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN'
SERENADERS.
To conclude with the Comely of TIIII HEIR-AT-LAW. Principal
sharaeters by Messrs. Granby, Vinnin;, Compton, Fisher, Mrs. Fes-
broke, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Stirling.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATIt....
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Vaudeville. entitled UN MARI QUI SE
DERANGE. Durosel, H. Latina; Berth°lin, M. Cartigny; Amelie,
Mdlle. Vallee ; Anais, Mane. Fouquet.
After which, TIRIDATE ; ou, Comedic et Tragedie. Dabisson,
M. Cartigny ; Adrien, M. Berou ; Mdlle. Dumeanil, Mdlle. Fargueil ;
Louise, 3ldlle.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of L 1 SCEER DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tousez ; Charlotte, Mdlle. Fouquet.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 6d„ Stalls, 3s. ; 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 gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN' SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Gormon, will have the honour of repent-
ing Their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors oits, at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at halt-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. The
Performances will commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 4e. ; Plt, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s,

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Ender the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
. Members of the Royal Family.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE. The Royal Pa-
geant of Francis I. And the Performance of M. Pablo Fanque and
his highly-trained Steed, (his first appearance in London).
To conclude with THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of -Man and Steed.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
en : commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. J. lIIN•KLET.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the same narcte), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor t.irl's
Story. Principal characters by Messrs. Lewi :, Johnson, Ileslop,
Saville, Phelps. Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
After which, Dibden's Extravaganza, entitled DON GIOVANNI ;
or, A Spectre on Horseback. Don Giovanni, Miss Eliza Terry; Le.
porello (for the last time), Mr. Vale.
During the evening, Professor HEMMING and FAMILY will ap-
pear In a series of New and Classical Groupings.
To conclude with the popular and celebrated Melo-Drama of
JONATHAN BRADFORD ; or, the Murder at the Roadside Inn.
Ccelebs Scrummidge, Mr, Vale ; Jack Rattlebottie, Mr. It. Honner
Ann Bradford, Mrs. R. Ilonner.
Box-office open from eleven till four o'clock.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
li°le-3, Is, Half price, 6d.; Pit, CO.; Gallery, 3d. Private Boxes,
IL, is. and 111 s.

win be performed wtmwr RE, THE GIPSY HORSE-STEALER;
or, The Fortunes and Chances of War. Characters by Messrs.
Hicks. Dale, Searle, itird, ltavmond,
Forman, Howard, Miss % in-
cent, Mrs. Lee, Ills% rear,. &c.
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of thed O win), TH mQ
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cent will pertorm. Ahhey Ruins. In w M hich r. Hicks and Miss Yin-
To conCtide with THE 110177 E 1)00 ; or, Different Positions.
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Little additional information has been circulated
respecting the North of England Joint-Stock Ban,i,
pany (Newcastle), the notes of which were not paid'otT-
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turday by the London and Westminster Bank, the metropo-
litan house of agency. It appears, however, that the deposits
held by the concern amount to the large sum of 300,000/., so
that it is greatly to be hoped that arrangements may be by
some means devised for carrying on the business of the bank.
The inconvenience in the locality of the head office and in
those of its several branches will otherwise prove excessive.
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