The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-08 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION

" Who'll kill the dragon ? I " 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 S. Tim DaacoN'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 tall In, and then tall
out. The Battle (tor particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
only elcveles St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shillb.g pieces" of England, but at the same tune inerodtices the
audience •

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CIIIVALRY.—IIow St. George receives
the " Rattle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Oki Friends
In Yew Characters.

Harlequin
Pantaloon,

Mr. Howell, .11*. T. Matthews,
Mr. Priorsou. Colitinbine Miss Hicks.

Scone 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CET-
SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments: " Holding the mirror
up to nature." A' Famhies 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. CORNCUANDLER S SHOP AND GRANARY.—VIore 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 N-uftsr.ax GROUND.—" To be let, to-
gether or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
notice. " Get out of the way, Old Dan Ttidker," 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. TINIIAN AND TAILOR'S BIIOPS.--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 OE 'BRITISH ♦ND FOREIGN TOT WAREIIOUSR.—
Toys for the Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut and shuffle."
Jack in the Box and oat of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes." .

Scene 15. Tux STATUE AS IT Ia ; or, Wellingtou at it do-park.
corner.

Scene 16. TINS STATUE •3 IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo,
" Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE noyAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. E. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called TIIE
POUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers; Reuben Cwynne, Mr. Wubster ;
Ducks, Atr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Forteseue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
To be followed by the Farce of MY WIFE'S MOTIIEn. Fria-
cipal characters by Messrs. W. farren, Holl, Brindal ; Mrs.
Glover, and Miss Julia Bennett.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
Bayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillatime 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. Bnckingliam, Miss Itcynold.t:, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Triumphant success of Bon's new Christmas I'iece. The 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 TILE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
acters 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 Oxberry ; Miss Villars, Miss Turner, and Miss
Arden.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled TIIE BUT-
TERFLY'S B.L. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier ; Sintaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Makers. C. and F. Lauri.

TIIEATnE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION' OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &e.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Minions, 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 BrMe. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Culienibrd, Madame Celcate, Miss Marian Taylor,
lijss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

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

Will he performed a ne;;;liiCiiiWinY:Musical Romance, entitled
TILL SET MAIDS OF MUNt Jlt ; or, The (host's Tower.
Col. Bertrusd, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Hellejamb^, Mr. 1 ether; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. W)nn ; • Cornet
Orosilos, Ms. Compton ; Baron Bristlel•ach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Bonner.; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Bonner, BMA!, -Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Grouts, Mrs. Fosbroke.

After which a new Comic Drama, entitled THE TWO RAIN-
BOWS. Cbaracters by Mews. Compton, Cowell, Granby; Mrs. 11.
Hughes, and Misl E. Homer.
In the coarse of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CIIILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rican POW' intro,lnet»g "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. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLATS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
The Last Appearance of the eminent Colnedien, M. PERLET.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
earth:lly ; Valero, M. Langeyal ; Ergaste, M. Lucien ; Ariste, M.
Dorgebret ; Un Commissaire, M. Masquillier ; Un Notalre, M. Pa-
genier ; Isabelle, Malls. Angelo ; Elecnor, Mdlle. Fouquet ; Lisette,
Mdlle. Rhin.
After which the Vaudeville of LE COMEDIEN D'ETAMPES.
Dorival, M. Perlet (who will sustain four different characters) ;
Madeleine, Mdlle. Amalie Rhin.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Assiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 641. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened al
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

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