The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-29 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION

" Who'll kill the dragon ? " Or me he shall gorge ;
I
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."--Old MS.
Armin-. 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."

Seen. S. Tla DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How MO Aragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " coantry
quart4sk ;" how St. George fol!ows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then tall
oat. 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, hut at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GR A 575) HALL of CIIIY ALA!' . —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, C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. I Columbine :Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S Snop.—lmproved Surgical Instrutnents. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." "Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Hies to the Clown's head.
Scene I I. CORNeRANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—MOre ways than
one of being "ill clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" :n 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 shortegt
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. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing." Grand Experlmonts in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

scene 14. INTERIOR ov BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WARELIOUSE.—
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 STerra AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT Wes ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
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Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Foljambe, Mr. Stuart ; Lichen,
.31r. Rogers; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buck-
stone; Harwood, Mr. Howe ; Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ; Jenny, Miss Would,.
After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
:Novel Effects. In which Messrs. Farrel), Buckstone, bliss Telbin,
aed Mrs. Hamby will appear.
To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, Ms Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. Jame., Bland, Miss P. Horto_p
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under tha Management of Mrs. Keeley,
THIS EVENING
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Will be performed a Drama, founded on floe New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albeit
Smith, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal clia-
vacters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, P. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Wooliidge, 3liss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ;
Mr. J. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laid-
law ; Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Laud.

THEATRE noyAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will 13, performed an original Passaatic Drama, called CO-
IOIOA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported ty
.Ifadaiae Celeste, Mrs. Yates; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
O. Swith, &c.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees awl his three Pupils—the Masters Haulons, will ex-
lilleit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy S
Ppectacle, founded on the Ballet
it IS LA GELLE, entitled THE HANTOM DANCEItS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. I'. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. CallenCord,Madame Celeste, Allss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, anti 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 or
Giselle.'"fhe principal characters personified by Miss Georgians.
inithson, Miss Ronrke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
:Marshall; Messrs. Letlier„kllen, Bodda, Walton, T. Hill, Ronne:,
l'eren, &c.
In the course of the evening Professor lIEM\IING and his ta-
Inted CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
IT, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; l'antaloon, Mr.
Faulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. IL Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flesinore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
Carnally ; Valero, M. Langeval; Ergastc, M. Lucian ; Artiste,
Frere de Sganarelle, M. Dorgebret ; Un Comini3saire, M. Masquil-
Ler ; Un Notaire, M. Pagenier ; Isx belle, Mademoiselle Angele ;
/Aeonor, Madame Fouquet ; Lisette, Mille. Rhin.
After which (for the last tune), the Vaudeville, called LE CO-
ZIEDIEN D'ETAMPES. Dorival, M. Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Assiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3e. Gd. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
It is respectfully announced that this Inimitable Entertainment
will be repeated THIS EVENING, and continued every Tuesday,
Thursday. and Saturday ; and, in complianee with numerous ap-
vications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE
TO-MORROW (Wednesday), e.ummencing at half-past Two o'Clock.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2a.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Pa'ronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prineo of Wales, and Royal Family. Grand Christm
Holiday Fetes. THIS EVENING, a double rotation of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demon Horse ; or, Thu Twelve
Wishes and the Charmed Bit." Herr lieuparte, the great Dutch
Bottle Equii thrist.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
ttled THE D DION RORSE ; or, The Twelve Wiskes and the
Charmed Bit.

New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand Ghristmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
eltitled THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
11:e Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. liar-
; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffariut ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
,iox-ottice open irom eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
sari commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager , Mr. W.
kroadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled TIIE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEA FR. The characters will
b, supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, callel THE KING
Oi? THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin, Herr Daulia ; Pantaloon, Herr R.Dettlia ; Columbine, Mdlie.
T:ieodore ; Clown, Mrr E. Deulin.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
tluction of Prices.—Boxes, Is,. half-price, Ed ; l'it, fid.; Gallery,
3,1.; Private Boxes, 21. Mr. N. T. Hicks as " Tha Black Doc-
tor. Great suceess of the new allegorical Railway Pantomime.
THIS EVENING Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
cent, Mrs. O. Lee, Rliss L. l'earce, and Mcasrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed.
wards, ird.
Searle, Forman, will perform.
titled
After Which will be produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
A OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
Go-a-llead,'' and OF
Miller Ws Men. Clown, .T. Barr
pantalon. Sio o,mocale ; and
Harlequin; M. Lupin° ;Mr Columbin y e,;
Ile. on. Lgnaurr. i

a rumour thanAzir,
COMMUNICATION 1,7" u --'l7
.---vAernment have
journal speaks of Liverpool
it in contemplation to discontinue their Government
pc.Aet establishment, and to avail themselves
present sailing
ne sed tender, made by the West India Royal
of the re-
ply, for the conveyance of the Southß,okyal Mail Corn-
nn 1 passengers to Barbsdoes, and for their transmission
mails
thence to Brazil by branch steamer?,
TILE LATE STORM AND INUNDATIONS AT ROME
utters from Rome of the 12th state that the disasters
occasioned by the overflowing of the Tiber bad caused
So much distress, that the Pope has appointed a com.
Inittee to open a subscription for the poor. The Pope
bas already contributed s awn equal to 20,000 francs
*em his privy purge.