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

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed Belle's Opera, entitled THE BONDMA_\r-.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Horncastie ; La Valliere, Mr. Galll ; Ardenford, Mr. Harrison ;
Mal-a-groped, Mr. Harley; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grieette,
Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, being a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. Hughes; the new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
chidery by Mr. R. Sloman- ' the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. Tile whole produced under the superin-
eridence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYBA, THE ENCHANTRESS.—Date and lo-
cality not exactly known, but considered by the AMiquarlarr Society
to have been discovered "somehow or other," "some thne or other,"
near " somewhere or other " Kalyba (the Enchantress, not by Belle,
mistress of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," having
quite miscalculated her power), Mr. 11. Homeastle ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (illustrating a common expression of speech, with anything but
a common expression of countenance), Messrs. J. W, Morgan, Burt,
Connell, and H. Payne ; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, (the four Elez
Instils, with a strong love of mischief), by Dealers in each ;, the
March of Intellect (travelling " incog." as"." Young England," a true
bit of British blood, by intelleet out of Industry, dam by Science,
out of Perseverance, has never been beaten, and can be matched
against anything), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
pays a " flying visit" to Daly ha ; and how, being empowered by the
Committee on National Education, he gives the old lady sudden no-
tice to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. INTERIOR OF INFANT B,llooL.—SClloollllaSter, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on tli occasion.
Scene Z. EXTE:111,11 AND 11ARBACAN OF COVENTRY CASTLE.—
The Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
into the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni; the Countess of Coventry (a good
housewife, and supposed to have been the inventor of the celebrated
"Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
from her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Master George (afterwards cele-
brated For a battle he fought with a dragon, but at present without
any knowledge of " arms," except his nurse's), Miss Marks ; Masters
lendrew, David. Patrick, Denis, James, Anthony (very youthful
nights, but destined, with their "cousin George," to astonish the
ativea by and bY as " The Seven Champions ofChristendom"), Mas-
ers Coyle, Savell, Dix, Welsh, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
t. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
nearly his " last " appearance in public on the occasion—how his
" cousins; " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to a ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
NOTIOE.—" Nothinge material to our historie " occurring during
a period of fifteen years, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KALYBA'S HOUSE or CORRECTION !—St. George of Eng-
land (a rnm'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. 11. Payne;
St. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same kidney !) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapino, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and Lis brother champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearance in public) are kept in durance vile, and on " very short
commons" by Kalyba—how Kalyba pops her affections on St. George
who " can't abide her"—in short, how—but we won't anticipate—
merely observing, that the upshot is the Downfall of Kalyba, and
the Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom !
Scene 5. Dovaa ROADS.—How the Seven Champions of
&nh:M Christen-
dom set nut for their respective t iens—. themanagement
having, in the handsomest manner," made special arrangements for
that purpose with the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Corn-
panics."

Scene 6. BANKS OF TILE KILE.—.AInMIMI*, King of Morocco (1113
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-In-Chief, &e., on his way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's daughter), Mr. T.
Matthews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim Paclia, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Priorson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. How Almauzor
came to Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-
tion to their being " bound in Morocco ;" and how St. George, not
having even " dipped" into the question of " lights," runs his
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN TOE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
KIN 6 or Eorrr.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herself to the
digestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak for himself ), Mr. Wieland.
liow this " marriage in high life" is suddenly interrupted by the
Dragon, who, rot only forbids the banns-; but elopes with the bride;
thereby plunging illustrious parents and several families of dis-
tinction at the west-end of the town into the deepest affliction," &c.
(vide Vorning Papers).

ROYAL I'ROrLA RATION

" When kill the dragon ? I " Or me he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."—Old M.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the "Corner," LOOS to 9 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

SCens a. SITE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN Tun 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. Th• 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
Scene 9. GRAND HALL 01 CiiIVALRY.--HOW St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabre). Tie-
appearance of the March of intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.

Harlequin.... Mr. Howell, I Clown •• -. Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.-- Mr. Priorson. 1 Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CET-
Lan's SLlOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
np to nature." " Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parlia-iiient. A fashionable complaint
Sies t• the Clown's head.
Scene I I (70RNCUANDLEIV9 SnaP AND (1/tANIRY.—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 "chair" in both. Harlequin gives
Clown " the sack." Abundant specimens of the New Tariff.

Scene 12. SIAMESE VILLAS ANDriIIRSEILT 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 erastic 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 SIIOM—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an ?mini Catas-
trophe.
Scene 14. INTERIOR OE DRITISH 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."
Scene lb. TnE STATUE AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
turner.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, ILLYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will he performed a new and original Drama, called VIE
ROUND OF WRONtI. Sir Arthur Foijambe, Mr. Stuart; Lichen,
Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buci-
stone ; Harwood, Mr. Rowe; Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary ltyinlid, Miss Fortescue ; Jenny, Miss Woedds. -
After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
Novel Effects. fu which Messrs. Fsrien, litickstone, Miss
aed Mrs. Ihnnhy will appear.
To conclude with an Original Craml Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tram-Intl
.Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Ilort6n
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Will be performed a Drama, founded en the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof tihects) by Albert
Smith, Esq., called TILE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
ntcters 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 conclude with a Nell' Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown,
Mr. J. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Geugh ; Columbine, Miss Laid-
law ; Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
TINDER TIIE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS LIVENING

Will he performed an origintriomaa tic Drama, called CO-
MYRA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. ,Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
O. Smith, &c.

Betvreen the pieces the celebrated ZNTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hauions, will ex-
hibit their wonderftil Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled TILE PRANTOH DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Ctillenford,Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, 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 TILE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
" Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss Eeergiana
Smithson, 311ss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. Hill, Hornier,
Peren, &c.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented 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;
or, The One-eyed Gen!. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Ibirbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING - -
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
Cartigny ; 'Valero, M. LangeTal ; Ergaste, M. Lucian ; Artiste,
Frere de Sganarelle, M. Dorgebret ; Uri Commissaire, M. Masquil-
lier; Un Notaire, M. Pagenier ; Isabelle, mademoiselle Angeles
Zleonor, Madame Emmet ; Lisette, Mdlle. Khin.
After which (for the last time), the Vaudeville, called LE Co.
MEDLEY D'ETAMPES. Dorival, M. Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Afisiette, Monsieur l'erle t.
Boxes, Gs.; lit, 3s. fxl. ; Stalls, Is.; Gallery, 2s. Doers opened at
buff-past Seven, add 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 compliance with numerous ap-
plications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE;
TO-MORI:01V (Wednesday), commencing at half-past Two o'clock.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 23.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Grand Christmas
Holiday Fetes. THIS EVENING, a double rotation of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demon Horse ; or, The Twelve
Wishes and the Charmed Bit." Herr Neuparte, the great Dutch
Bottle Equt) .brist.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE I) MON HORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
caarrued

Newan ~ '''''' change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand Ghristmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
entitled TM: FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lafrarint • Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
i:ox-oftice open irom eleven till live o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Itroadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances I►avidge.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy 'Pantomime, called THE KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, ll,xlerptin in the Land of Dream:. Har-
lequin, Herr Denlin ; Pantaloon, Herr R. Denlin ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Theodora ; Clown, Herr E. Deulin.