The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-25 00:00:00

Scene S. THE DEACON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY,

.• • ALI I. 1111 • /SY... •
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarters ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite flashed); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
out. The Battle (fbr 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 OF CIIIVALRY.—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.

Pantaloon....

Mr. Trowel], elown •. • . Mr. T. Matthews,
31r. Frierson. I 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
flies to the Clown's head.

Scene 1 1 • CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.-11fore 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. Tixmas AND TAILOR'S Suors.—The original little Till
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 lIRITIsti AND FOREIGN To WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for We Million. Magic Cards. How to "cut and shuffle."
Jack in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. 'Vice
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. Tull STATre ♦S IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT WAS; or, W11111111;9I011 at Waterloo.
Look here upon this Nature, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
TO-MORROW EVENING -
._ _

Wlll be performed a new and original `Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Foljambe, Mr. Stuart ;
Mr. Rogers; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buck-
stone; Harwood, Mr. Howe; Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Forteseue; Jenny, Miss Wonlds.

After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
Novel Effects. In which Messrs. Farren, Buckstone, 3liss felbin,
aed Mrs. Humby will appear.
To conclude with (first time) an Original Grand Fairy Extrava-
ganza of 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.
TO-MORROW 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-
racters 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 New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin (Ist time), Mr. John Lauri ; Clown,
Mr. J. IV. Calier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laid-
law ; Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER TIIE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will he performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, TIIE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, roundest 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, Hiss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be per ormed a Drama, in two acts, called BLANCHE DE
VALMT. The characters will be supported by Messrs. Granby,
H. Hughes, J. Vining, S. Cowell, limner; Mrs. Stirling', and Mrs.
IL Hughes.

in the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
After which, a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI•JII ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejambe, Mr. Leffler ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristle!iach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Bonner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Homier, Hincks, :Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
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 PLAYS.— ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
On MONDAY EVENING Next
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
Cartigny ; Valere, M. Langeval ; Ergaste, M._ Lucian ; Artiste,
Frere de Sganarelle, M. Dorgebret ; Un Commissaire, 31. Masquil-
lier ; Un Notaire, M. Pagenier ; Isabelle, Mademoiselle Angelo ;
Eleanor, Madame Fouquet ; Lisette, Mdlle. Khin.
After which, LE PARRAIN. ➢l. Durand Rentier (Le Parrain),
Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Plilne-
Assiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, Gs.; Pit, 3s. 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 being Christmas--day,
there will be no performance; but this Inimitable Entertainment
will be resumed TO-MORROW EVENING, and continued every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ; and, in compliance with nu-
merous applications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PER-
FORMANCE on WEDNESDAY NEXT, commencing at half-past
Two o'Ciock.-- St. James's Theatre, Dec. 25.
Boxes, 49. ; Pit, 25.; 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. TO-MORROW EVENING (Bexing-Night),
double rotation of Equestrian and Gymnastic Novelties. The
"Demon Horse ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the Charmed Bit."
Herr Neuparte, the great Dutch Bottle Equilibrist.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON XORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand Christmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarint ; Columbine, MissLonisa Waite.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at Rix
and commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE lIA'ND 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, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin, Herr Deulin ; Pantaloon, Herr R. DeWitt ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Theodore • Clown, Herr E. Penni'.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
TO MORROW EVENING
Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed-
wards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &e., will perform.
After which will he produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled TIIB BIRTH OF' THE sTEim ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
Go-a-head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
Pantaloon, Signor Osmonde ; Harlequin, M. Lupino; Columbine,
Mdlle. Adele I.aurl.

IVESTMINSTER-llalD GE.---This bridge is now open
not only for foot-passengers,
tbut for carriages of all de
o say • scriptions. It is impossiblewhether the repairs
and alterations that have been made
theTade are of a charactcr
sufficiently durable to sustain
will be subjected, but the general appearance
traffic to which it
of the
bridge is very much improved. The whole of the clumsy
balustrades and the alcoves have been removed, and a
parapet of wood about the height of that of Blackfriars
bridge substituted. The footway has been widened, and
the footway and roadway arc now nearly on a level with
each other.