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

ROYAL PROCLAMATION,

" Who'll kill the d r Lgon ? " Or me he shall gorge ;
I
I, says St. George, l'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds al
the "Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene 9. GRAND HALL or 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 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." " Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Ales to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
one 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 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. TI'SMAE AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. 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 TOT 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."
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Scene 15. file gTATUIII9 IT Is ; or, Wellington at ilyde-park.
sorner.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, HAARK ET.
Under the (Management of Mr. B Web
.ster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be perfarmed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Cha-
meters by Messrs. Farren, Tilbury, Holl, Webster, Brindal, Buck-
stone, lludson, Mrs. Seymour, Miss Bennett, and Mrs. Humby.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
Xayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
Isuaise.

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
sailed 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. TIN 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 stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
Smith, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
ratters 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 PARENTii AND
GUARDIANS. In whieh 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. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER TUE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMI3A, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Tates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters 'Unions, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jena 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 Ilarding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Opera, in three parts,
entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
" Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss eleorgiana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, Ilonner. &c.
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.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Fiexinore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, 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 FAMILLE
IMPROVISER. Characters by MM. Dumery, Dorgebret, David;
Madame Grassan, Mdlles. Leyder and Celina Fouquet.
After which Moliere's celebrated Comedy of L'AVARE. liar-
pagon (l'Avare), M. Perlin ; the other characters by MM. Berou,
Dorgebret, Langeval, Cartigny, Pagenler, Tourillon, Lucien, Felix,
David ; Mdlles. Vallee, Angelo, and Amelie Khin.
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. Khtn.
Boxes, 6e. ; Pit, 31. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 25. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETIIIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS (Pell, liarrington,
White. Stanwood, and German) will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
daring the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
tainment commenees at Half-past Eight. And will (by desire) give
a GRA ND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE TO-MORROW Morning.
Doors open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
rfitronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Unrivalled success
•f the Grand Christmas Pantomime, acknowledged by :the press
mid the publie to surpass all others for magnificence and novelty.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON NORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.
To be followed by Batty's SCENES of the CIRCLE ; with
humorous performances by Mr. Henderson, as Clown.
To conclude with the successful Comic Equestrian Fairy Pantomime,
entitled TIIE FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Her-
rey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and ennmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadroot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
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Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
C—CAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH.
characters will
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be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with
KlNG}grand fairy Pantomime, called TIIE
Olf THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dream,. Har-
lequin, Kerr Deulin ; Pantaloon, Herr It. Deulln ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Theodore ; Clown, Herr N. Dentin ; Mr. Punch, Herr E. Deulin.

ROYAL •TICTORIA TIIEATRE.
lipleiCetiOn of Prices.—Boxes, is„ Ilalf-price, 6.a ; Pit, Gil.; Gallery,
3d. ' Private Boxes, 2i. The Victoria again victorious. Decided
success of the new grand " Go-a-Head Pantomime:. " The hest
Pantomime ever produced at a minor Theatre:'—., The oldest in-
habitant of Lambeth cannot remember so excellent a Pat
Public Press.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
cant, Mrs. O. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed-
wards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
After which will he produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled TIIE BIRTH OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
" Co-a-Head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
Pantaloon, Signor Osmonde ; Harlequin, M. Lupine; Columbine,
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
late 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-
tourses appropriate to the occasion.

Scene 8. TILE 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
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