The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-27 00:00:00

OPERA

For the production of the established works by the great masters of
every school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
fur the first time in this country, engagements have been already
made with the following milieu, artistes

PRIME SOPRANI.
Mde. Grisi, and Mde. Persiani,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Steffanini, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),
3fdlle. Corharl, 3fdlle. Angiolina Zoja 'of the Sc Ala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mde. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Alboni.
TENORI.

Signor Mario, and Signor Salvi,
Signor Laves, Signor Luigi Mel (feem Scala, his first appearance
In this country), and
M. Boor (of the Academic Royale de Mushre, and of the Opera
Comique, in Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRI MI BASSI BARITON I.
Signor Tamburinl and S'gnor Ronconi.
PRI3II BASSI PROFONDI.
Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Cor-
radi-Setti, the celebrated bassoASSO is
COMIC°. daily eected).
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Signor Agostino ROTere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Signor Tagliafico and Signor Polonini.
Second° Tenore—Signor Seidl (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer,. and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comp,ising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in:a
future prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.

The powerful and numerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices - namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Maggioni. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.

THE BALLET.
The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
operas, will he strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the follms lug eminent dansvuses
will appear :L.-
Mde. Flora Fahbri (her first appearance), Ndlle. Leopoldine
Brussl (premiere danseui e of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
dansense of the Academie Royale de Musique In Paris, her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years), Mdlle. Thierry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Langher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Cc lest St Than, Mdlle. Honore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Silvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Goalie, &c.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Promincuse.s and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet —M. Appiani (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisseur de la Danse—M. OTryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor lieletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Cos-
tumiere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
Engagements are pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for thy. season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Box-office
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
and music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 1848.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Unlzr the 'NI anavem,:nt of Mr. B. Webster. sole lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEA.N.
THIS EYENIN

Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe; Sir Walter Amyett, Mr.
Charks Kean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster ; Harrington, Mr. Brin-
dall Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline Amyott, Mrs. Charles
Kean ; Maud ,Mrs. Keeley.
After whizir, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
THE WORLD UNDL lIGROU.ND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
4..nge Manager, Mr. Farrell; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
.irs open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ii hATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Under the direction o; Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
TIM OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Ulennaire,
Cullenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, awl Madame Celeste.
To be followed by a' new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockahot Yeomanry. Principal
.characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with a new Farm entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
4ACY. Turnem Green. Mr. Wright ; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
..anty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubbloct, Mr. Cullenford ;
Policeman. Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.

Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25., lathery, is.
Poors open at Ilalf-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Maragement of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING _ _

ATI be presented new Comic Drama, entitled THE TRA-
GEDY QUEEN.
After which, a Now Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH.
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, and Mrs. Mac.
samara.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; tipper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
calf-price to any part of the home.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Colosseum.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland• place.
Madame ANNA TIIILLON.
TII I S EVENING

Will be presented a new and original Operetta, entitled The
YOUNG GUARD. Don Guzman, Mr. Bodda ; Don Alvarez, Mr.
Barker; Donna Olcapia, MiLs Sara Flower; Estella, Mrdame Anna
Thiilon.
After which, a new comic Drama, called MY SISTER'S SECRET.
To be followed by a new Comic Pi ece, entitled THE SULTANA.
Solyman, Mr. Ryder ; Osmyn, Mr. Compton Yuseph, Mr. Henry
Roxalana, Madame Anna Thillon ; Elmira, Miss Pillars ; Ismena,
Miss Hodson.
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, lianequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, Ss.: Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, ls.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
Last Night but Two of the Engagement of Mons. Bocage.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed LA TAR TUFFS. La Tar Tuffe, M. Bocage.
After which, LES DEUX MENAGES. Bourdeuil, M. Bocage.
A detailed prospectus of the general arrangements, and of the
pieces which will be produced during the season, may be had at Mr.
theTheatre, which is o
It.itcheirs 'Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Boa-office
pen daily, from 11 to 5.
65.; Pit 3s Gil • Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s
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ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. F. Davidge, No. 1, Davidge-terrace, Kensington-road,
Surrey.
Under the Management of Mr. Bunn.
TIII3 EVENING, the performances will commence with the
celebrated Ooera o

THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
Characters by Messrs. 11. Phillips, King, Horncastle,
wood. M'Mahse. and Miss Poole. Rafter, Att-
To conclude with a new Pantomime, entitled ISATTLEDOOP. and
gRUTTLECOCK ; sr, Hanequiln Trap, Bat, and Ball.
A distinct entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
bive been re-fitted). Private boxes may be had nightly of all the
w
utclpal
Lii.rarians ; and at the Box-othze of the Theatre, which Is
open daily from Ten until Four.
Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; 6d.

ROY A T VICTORIA TIIEATRE,
THIS EN EN I. NG

me.srAlN KSIDE ; or,
Will be performed THE LTORTErIII;I2;T of II -
Orphan of Bermordcey. Characters by the
Hicks, Searle, ;Forman, Higgie; Miss Yineeict '-.- Dale, Henderson
Bur our;
, lira. Lee, and Ms;
After which DEAREST JOHN.
To conclude with the gra,rci sehoiest'e and strue..ive Pantomi *np
entitled THE WORLD 01 WONDERS; or, Harlequin Caxton in;;
he Origin of rrin jug'. with woiide frl ace' and decorative --.,,T.,
• tments Clown, M. Pap! Heiiing ; Pan.aloon, Mr. Morelli' •
Harlequin,
pom •
31. Lupin° : Sprite, Signor Molino; Co.umbine, mdue
Gutilli. . ~,t. 6d• • Gallery, 4il. No Half-price to any part
Boxes, Is. , ~, , ,
of the house.
Doors open at Six, to commen H
ce at Half-past Six.

ASTL., A",a kal "---------------7" AMPHITHEATRE,
- Y William Batty.
Proprietor and Al anagerming
Elephants.
Mr. Batty's perfo
d first.
will be playa
Leaper
when the Pantomime
Idiot (rand Juvenile Aright This Evening,
Tremendous hit of Lavater Lee,
there nmrn
in ed double
world will, cur-
named the Bounding Ball.—The greatestJumperthe- es in-
%M
ea every Evening in his extraordinary Gymnastic
ho
Iludlng his astounding double leap over twelve
leled since the days of the celebrated Ireland.
rses,
a Lfexaetrcuins par,
ai.
THIS EVENING,
The brand Spectacle o.' THE O.`.)P OF SILESIA.
Entirely new Scents in the Arena, by
the talented Artistes of
the ..stablishrnent, 111 the carious modes of equestration.
Te conclude with a Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime entitled
HARLEQUIN DOCTOR SYNTAX AND HIS DAPPER GREY
MARIS, in which those popular artistes Ilerr Dentin, Mdlle. Theo-
done, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Bradbury, as Harlegetn, Columbine,
Clown, and Pantaloon, which will exceed in splendour and effect
all former productions at the Ampletheatre.
open togmer.l I till 5
Mr. W West.
Actillifla°4l::
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DISTRESSING ACCIDENT NEAR LIVERPOOL.--On
Sunday evening a young man, nntned John Clayton,
was drowned in a pit at West Derby. He had been
skating during the afternoon, and rt.turned to the pit
aft( r getting his tea. lle had not been on the ico five
minutes when it gave way, and he immediately went
under. His father, who lived opposite the pit, was pre-
sent, and immediately plunged in and strove hard to ,
save him, but in vain. The father was himself dragged
out with dtffieulty, and it then appeared doubtful whe-
ther he would recover. He is now, however, considered
o t of danger. The deceased has left a wife and two
children.—Liverpool Courier.

tt t, ,71 WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Ninrninz.. 13 minutes after 6. 1 Evening .. 21 minutes eter 6