The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-28 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a New and Original Comedy, called, A
BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK. Cyinon Foxell, Mr. Webster; More-
craft, Mr. W. Farren : Sir John Coverdale, Mr. Tilbury; Ernest
Coverdale, Mr. W. Holl ; Horace Waldgrave, Mr. Hudson ; Schnei-
dermann, Mr. J. Bland; Thomas, Mr. Brindal; Lady Coverdale,
Mrs. Glover ; Selina Coverdale, Miss Julia Bennett ; Emmeline,
Mrs. Seymour.
The Band will perform the Overture, " La Symphonie," the
Fantasie, " Fra Diavolo ;" the " Post Horn Galop," " Antoinette,"
Cellarius Waltz ; the " Chatsworth Quadrilles ;" and the " Brimow
Polka."
After which, an experiment will be tried upon THE BIRDS OF
ARIsTOPHANES : on which occasion they will be presented to
the public with new Names, new Feathers, new Songs, and new
Tales. Principal characters by Messrs. James Bland, 'Hudson,
ilbury, Brindal, Caulfield, T. F. M athews, and Miss P. Horton.
To conclude with the Farce, called HIS LAST LEGS.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY-

Last Six Nights of tiieTusqlrcelebrated General TOM THUMB

THI'S EVENING

The performances will commence with a New and Original Farce,
entitled A FRIEND INDEED !

After which, the Comedy of HONOURS AND TRICKS. Prin-
cipal characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, F. Vining, Wigan,
Ditidear,land Keeley ; Miss Villars, Mrs. A. Wigan, and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed (for the last Six Nights) by the Burlesque, en-
titled HOP 0' MY THUMB ; or, The Ogre and his Seven-League
Boots. Hop 'o My Thumb, General Tom Thumb.
To conclude with a New Extravaganza, entitled THE MARBLE
MAIDEN. Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. A. Wigan, Mrs. Keeley,
and Miss Laidlaw.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
THIS EVENING

Will be presented a New✓ Drama, in Three Acts, called, IN-
DUSTRY AND INDOLENCE; or, The Orphan's Legacy. St.
Amour, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Rollin, Mr. 0. Smith ; Sansonet, Mr.
Wright ; Mons. Delamare, Mr. Perkins ; Batifole, Miss Woolgar ;
:Sint, Miss Webster ; Cecile, Madame Celeste.
Aster which, a New Burlesque, entitled, PETER WILKINS ; or,
The Loadstone Rock and the Flying Indians. Principal characters
by Misses Woolgar, Emma Harding, Chaplin, Brooks, Taylor ; Mr.
Paul Bedford, Mr. Munyard, &c.

To conclude with a New Farce, entitled, DID YOU EVER SEND
YOUR WIFE TO CAMBERWELL ? Chesterfield Iloneyban, Mr.
Wright; Isaac Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs. F.Matthews,
Mrs. Iloneyban, Miss Emma Harding.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a New Drama, entitled ERNESTINE. The
principal characters supported by Messrs. Cooper, Wallack. Leigh
_Murray ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss E. Stanley, Miss May, &e.
To be followed by a DIVERTISSEMENT. In which "Messrs.
Gilbert, Marshall, and Flexmore ; Miss Bailin and Miss Marshall
will appear.
After which, THE VIOLET. Andre, Mr. Wallack; Trin-
quet, Mr. Granby; Armand, Mr. Leigh Murray; Blanche, Miss
3fay ; Blanchette, Mrs. Stirling,
To conclude with TEDDY THE TILER. Teddy Mullowney,
Mr. Collins.

ASTLEY': ROYAL AMPHITHEATIZE.
Proprietor, 31r. W. Batty.
Yatrontsed by her most gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince Albert,a
and the Priacess Royal. Unparalleled attraction. DI r. Leman
Rede's New Equestrian Spectacle of " The Arab and his Steed."
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Asiatic Drama of THE ARAB
AND HIS DESERT STEED ; or, the Pearl of the Euphrates.
IA which the whole resources of the Establishment Will be brought
bite requisition.
.41,,ewcoaniet picpe wuliavirtlcenes in the Circle. Double stud, &c.
AUSTLE • or,
The
reetlealvzwitecirrtama of the POST BOY OF ST.
tnowns io the Circle, Harry,
Box-office open Iron% eleven Lill 11,41. and
It°'heZ.
Waocis..-I,ooTis open
at nu
and commence at seven o'clock.

Day IDGE's ItoDYAL, suitat
Tiles."
Songs.
Immensa Novelty I Roars of laughter at .• On tla':'
Week of the Virginian Harmonists, with entirely
THIS EVENINCI
Will be performed THE LAse KISS ; erthe Soldier's Grave,
Messrs. Hughes, Johnson, Rogers, Cowell, Lewis,,
Ileslop,
wii_
Ram,on, Mesdms. Vining and Martin will support the principal
criaucters.
Po be followed by WHERE DID THE MONEY COME FROM ?
Fanchette, Miss Lydia Pearce.
After which,
a New Farce
Greenwich.
To E. Stirling, entitled, ON
THE TILES ; or, A Sight at re:4vich.D THE MAGPIE.
To conclude with THE MAID ADD

ROYAL
:•e VICTORIA' T 11 EATRE.
Gat Success of the New Drama of "Laid op in Port," and " The
Bride's Journey." Immense attraction and Novelty!
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an entirely new Drama, entitled LAID UP
IN PORT ; or, Sharks along Shore. Principal characters by Messrs.
F 'edericks, Saville, Raymond, Tindell, niggle, Searle, Barton ;
Miss Vincent, Miss E. Terry, &c.
After which, THE BRIDE' 4 JOURNEY ; or, the Escapes of
A lelaide of Dresden. In which Miss Vincent will perform.
To conclude with a New Drama, entitled THE FACTORY LADS;
or, The Workman's Saturday Night. In which the whole Company
will appear.

NEW STRAND THEATRE.
ENTIRE CIIANGE.—NOVELTIES AND MAGIC EFFECTS.
" La gaiete est la sante de l'ame,
La trisstesse en est le poison."
THIS EVENING
M. PTIILLIPPE begs leave to announce that, in consequence of
the Triumphant Successthat has attended his EASTER ENTER-
TAI NMENTS, they will be repeated every Wednesday and Sa-
turday Morning. awl every Evening until further notice.
M. PIIILLIPPE will commence the Entertainment by Lightin
Two Hundred and Fifty Wax Candles by a single Pistol Shot !
This unique and brilliant Experiment was originally performed by
Mons. Phillippe for upwards of 700 consecutive nights in Paris.
01ra-11,NPirliPpe will also have the honour or introducing HIS
fomionMs(YrilEß'S CAP, with all its laughable and rapid Trans-
The
CIII kRI Entertainments
- FAy._be varied by the Dancing of the
ItTfikeNmiincolitV., and the Olympic Gambols of the AME-
tYen:ngoartiling Perfinmance •
3e.;,,,gres:x2ts7.lvaiilttw:llll..ciommence at Two o'clock ; the
Gallery, 6d • Private Boxes,
and 10s. Gd. *

SIIAKSPEBB Soc/ET
Y• The fifth annual meeting
was held yesterday afternoon, in the
in
of the Royal Society of
Literature, St. Martin's-place, when, the absence of the Marquis
of Conyngham, the President, the chair
socitizt Mr. Tomline,
Collier, Esq., Director. The report, which w"as by
J.
Payne
the Secretary, represented the affairs of the
tinned progressive state, there being a balanee in handofy&;llin a c3odn.
which much exceeded the amount of debts, whilst the subscriptions.l6s—
of the year were 8121. 13s. lel., and the arrears due 5101. The
ordi-
nary business having been transacted, the Chairman drew attention
to the original mortgage deed of Shakspere's property in Black_
friars, once in the possession of David Garrick, and now the only
autograph of Shakspere in private hands, the last having been sold
to the City of London Library, at Guildhall. It had been offered for
sale to the British Museum for 200 guineas, but the purchase having
been declined, It was suggested that a subscription be entered into,
orderin is secure a document now invaluablo to the loym of dra-
matic art.