The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-15 00:00:00

Shooting Boxes furnished.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
MESSRS. LAMOND, SMALE, AND
LAMOND, Railway Share Auctioneers, beg to thank their
Friends and the Public for their continued support and patronage,
and to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every TuasnAT and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place all
favours, eont instructions, are respectfully requested is be
addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited for exa-
mination at least one day previously to their being offered ; and
advices of results will be forwarded by the first post after the sale,
an I the proceeds immediately disposed of according to instructions.
Offices. Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London.

HET. MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectinlly in-
formed that an EXTRA NIGHT will take place on
THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 21,

When will be performed Verdi's celebrated Opera, in Four Parts,

entitled,
I LOMBARDI : ALLA PRIMA cßocarA.
With new scenery, dresses, &c.; the scenery by Mr. Marshall,

Cr selda, Madame Grisi ; Sofia, Madame Bellini ; Viclinda, Mdlle.
Corbari: Oronte, Signor Mario ; Arvin, Signor Corelli ; Pirro,
Sig. Botch'; Acciano, Sig. Giubilei ; Pagano, Sig. Fornasari.
After which, a DIVERTISSEMENT. Comprising various Dances
and Pas de Caractere, by Mdlles. Ccrito, L. Tagiioni, Moncelet,
Cassan, Demelisse, and L. Grahn ; M. St. Leon, and M. Perrot.

With other Entertainments, combining the talent of lidlles. Cas-
tellon and Signor Labiache.
To conclude with the admired Ballet Divertissement (composed
by Didlle. Cerito), entitled LA VIVAND (ERE. Introducing the
Redowa, or, Original Polka of Bohemia, by Mdlle. Cerito and M. St.
Leon. . .

Applications for boxes, stalls, and tickets to be made at the box
enice, Opera Colonnade. Doors open at Seven, the Opera to com-
mence at half-past Seven o'clock.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, MAY 16,
Will be performed Verdi's celebrated Opera, entitled.
I LOMBARDI : ALLA. PRIMA CROCIATA.

ariselda, Madame Grisi ; Arrino, Signor Corelli ; Pagano, signor
Fornasari ; Viclinda, Mdlle. Corbart ; Pirro, Signor Boteili; Oronte,
Signor Mario. . _

To conclude with the admired Ballet of ONDINE. Ondine, Mdlle.
Cerito ; Matteo, M. Perrot ; Giannina, Mdlle. Louise Taglioni. In
the course of the Ballet will be introduced the admired Fete de la
Ilaelonne and U rand Tarantella, by the corps de ballet; the celebrated
Pas de Quarte, from "Le Lac des Fees," by Mdlle. Cerito and M.
St. Leon, supported by Mdlles. Demelisse and Moncelet ; a Pas, by
Mdlle. Taglioni ; and the Pas de L'Ombre, by Mdlle. Cerito.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be perforMed TFIE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Count Arnheim,
Mr. Berrani; Florestein, Mr. Harley ; Thaddeus, Mr. W. Harrison ;
Devilshoof, Mr. Stratton ; Arline, Miss Rainforth.
After which, the grand Divertissement of LA BAYADERE.
In which Mdlle. Louise, Mr. A. Webster, lea Sceurs St. Louin, &c.,
will perform.
To conclude with the Ballet d'Action, entitled PEROUSE ; or,
Th. Desolate Island. Principal characters by Madlle. Louise,
Madame Giubilei, Mr. W. H. Payne, Mr. Howell, Mr. T. Matthews,
Mr. Wieland, and Master F. Payne.

TELEATR'F: ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING

Will be perfermed Sheridan's Comedy of THE RIVALS. Sir An-
thony Absolute, Mr. Farren ; Capt. Absolute, Mr. 101 l ; Acres, Mr.
Webster ; Sir Lucius O'Trigger, Mr. Hudson ; Fag, Mr. Brindal ;
David, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. Glover; Lydia Lan-
guish, Miss Julia Bennett ; Lucy, Mrs. Humby.
The Band will perform the overture, " Edourdo e Christine," the
Fantasie, " Fra Diavolo ;" the " Post Horn Galop," " Antoinette,"
Celiarius Waltz ; the "Chatsworth Quadrilles ;" and the " Branow
Polka."
To be succeeded isy an Original Farce, called THE IRISH TIGER.
Sir Charles Lavender, Mr. Howe ; Paddy Ryan, Jt r. Hudson ;
Alderman Nfarrowtat, Mr. Tilbury ; Bilbury, Mr. T. F. Mathews ;
Julia, Miss Telbin ; Nancy, Mrs. Caulfield.
After which, a New Farce, called LEND ME FIVE SHIL-
LINGS. Mr. Golightiy, Mr. Itu,kaone ; Capt. Phobbs, Mr. Tilbury ;
Capt. Spruce, Mr. Brindal ; Mrs. Major Phobbs, Nibs P. Horton.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY.
Another brilliant Triumph ! " Robin Hood and Richard Cceur de
Lion" every Evening ; and " The Cricket on the Hearth."
THIS EVENING
Will be performed 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,
Dichlear, and Keeley; Miss Villars, Mrs. A. Wigan, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with a New Grand Operatic Romantic Burlesque Spec-
tacle, founded upon certain St .rtling and hitherto Unrevealed Pas-
sages in the Histories of ROBIN HOOD AND RICHARD CCEUR
DE LION. Characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Fairbrother, Miss M.
Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss E. Daly, Miss Howard, Miss Bromley
Miss Laidlaw, and Miss Grove; Mr. A Wigan, Mr. F. Matthews,
Mr. Keeley, Mr. Turner, and Mr. J. W. Collier.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELFHI.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a popular Comedy, entitled EXCHANGE NO
ROBBERY ; or, Who's to Father Me ? Sam Swipes, Mr. Wright ;
Mrs. Swipes, Mrs. F. Matthews ; Miss Melrose, Miss Chaplin ,
Lady ,ranberry, Miss Harding.
After which a new and Original Farce, called, WHO DID I f ?
or, WHAT'S IN THE WIND ? Vandyke Brown, Mr. Alright ;
Ramona Peewit, Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by the Burie7.que, entitled PETER WILKINS ; or,
The Loadatone Rock and the Flying Indians. Principal characters

by Misses Woolgar, Emma Harding, Chaplin, Brooks, Taylor ; Mr.
Paul Bedford, Mr. Mun) ard, Mr. Mitchenson, &c.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled THE PHANTOM
BRE.LKFAST. Supported by Mr. Paul Bedford. Mr. Wright, Miss
Woolgar, Miss Harding, Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Frank Matthews.

PRINCESS'S TTIEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
THIS EVENING
WIII be performed Shakspero's Tragedy of OTHELLO. Othello,
Mr. Macreaciy ; lago, Mr. Wallack ; Cassio, Mr. Cooper; Roderigo,
Mr. J. Vining; Dcsdec.ona, Mrs. Stirling ; Emilia, Mrs. Ternan.
After which, a New Ballet, entitled LES CONSCRITS DU
VILLAGE. In which Nt!ssrs. Gilbert, Marshall, Flexmore, Harris ;
Miss Baffin, Miss Marshall, Sec., will appear.
Ts conc:ude with a New Farrce, called TOOCompto MANY ; COOKGeo rgeS SPOIL
THE BROTH. Gregory Ganite, r. n , Mr.
Oxberry ; Fanny, Miss E. Stanley.

ASTLEY'i ROYAL AMPIIITHEATLE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the especial patronage of her most gracious Majesty, and
their Royal H ghnesses Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, an
the Priscess Alice. Uninterrupted career of success of -Ir.
Leman Rede's popular Asiatic Spectacle, which is nightly hailed
with the most enthusiastic applause.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Asiatic Drama of THE ARAB
AND tics DESERT STEED ; or, the Pearl of the Euphrates.
Introducing the double stud, &c.
New and popular Scenes of the Hippodrome. First appearance
of the astonis• ing French Artiste, Mons. Leonard Houck, aidcd by
the British Professors.
First Week of a Novel Grotesque BALLET. In which the prin-
drat Pantomimists of the Establishment will perform.
On Monday next, May 18th, M. Lelim Bridges, the famed eques-
trian, will appear.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
And commence at seven o'clock.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY TIIENTRE
Brilliant success of the new Play of " Bianca," received every even•
in; with increased approbation.
THIS EVEN I tit S..

Will be performed a NeWllay, entitled, BLANCA ; or, The Three
Trials. Characters by Messrs. Hughes, Maynard, Johnson, Lewis,
Cowell, Hes:op, Edgar ; 31Csdins. H. Vining, Martin, Dale, &c.
After which, GYMNASTIC EXERCISES by Ilerr Deulin and
Herr Nicole., ss Les Deux Chinois.
To be succeeded by the new Ballet of LE POSTILLION ET LE
TAMBOUR 3IAJOIt, by the Detain Family.
To conclude with TILE MAID AND THE MAGPIE.

NEW STRAND THEATRE.
ENTIRE CHANGE.—NOVELTIES AND MAGIC EFFECTS.
" La gaiete est la sante de Pama,
La tristesse en est le poison."
THIS EVENING
M. PI ILLIPPE begs leave to announce that, in consequence of
the Triumphant Success that has attended his EASTER E A TER-
TAINMENTS, they will be repeated every Wednesday and Sa-
turday Morning. and every Evening until fUrther notice.
M. PHILLIPPE will commence tha Entertainment by Lighting
Two Hundred and Fifty Wax Candles by a single Pistol Shot!
This unique and brilliant Experiment was originally performed by
Mona. Philippe for upwards of 700 consecutive nights in Paris.
M. Philippe will also have the honour of introducing HIS
GRANDMOTHER'S CAP, with all its laughable and rapid Trans-
Earmmtions.
The Entertainments will be varied by the Dancing of the
MARINI FAMILY, and the Olympic Gambols of the AME-
RICAN BROTHERS.
The Morning Pertormance will commence at Two o'clock ; the
Evening at a quarter to Eight
Buns, as.; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery. Gd. Private Boxes,
11. Is., and 10s. il,l

Under the Patron= of her Most Gracious Majesty,
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

,11.
VIEW of NAPLES,MONDAY ERUPTION Hof VESUVIUS, DESTRUC-
TION '
of HERCULANEUM and POMPEII, in the year 79. This
magnificent spectacle is revived in an unprecedented scale of
grandeur, the picture being more than twice the size of the former,
and represents, as accurately as can possibly be done, the Great
Eruption of Vesuvius In the year 79, when the Destruction of Her-
culaneum and Pompeii took place; produced under the direction
of Mr. Denson.
A richly ornamented GOTHIC. BRIDGE of STATUES has been
constructed, which
will be
_brilliantly Illuminated at Night.
The PROMENADE CONVERTS are again confided to Mr. God-
frey. The Band is most complete in all its departments, and includes
Many eminent native and foreign musicians.
The PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS, by Mr. Southby, are On the
Most complete and effective scale.
Preceding the Volcanic Display a novel exhibition will be intro-
duced, representing the Descent of Phoebus in the Chariot of the Sun.
Mons. Farinelli will descend from a Chinese Pagoda, seventy feet in
height, to the surface of the lake, where a Naiad's Car will rise to
receive him, and bear him to his chrystal home.
An Illuminated Marine Cave, and the Glass Conservatory, splen-
didly ornamented with festoons of lamps, enabling the visitors to
*low the matchless collection of Carnivore by gas-light.
Pawling of the Carnivore at flue ; the Pelicans, &c., at half-past
in ; Cossert at Az; With. Zruption at dusk. Admission,

COMPLETION OF THE STANHOPE MEMOIRS.
Now ready, in 3 vols., with numerous illustrations, 31s. 6d. bound,
TRAVELS of LADY HESTER STANHOPE.
Forming,
THE COMPLETION OF HER MEMOIRS.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlboroug;i-street.

SIR HENRY ELLIS'S NEW WORK.
DEDICATED TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.
On the 20th hist., 2 vols. post Bvo., with Portraits om Original

Paintings,

A NEW SERIES OF
ORIGINAL LETTERS ILLUSTRATIVE
OF ENGLISH HISTORY.
Including numerous Royal Letters from Autographs In the British
Museum, State Paper Office, &e.
With Notes and Illustrations
BY SIR HENRY ELLIS, K.H., 1.R.5., Sec. S.A., &e.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
Publisher in Ordinary to Her

BRITISH AND FOREIGN INSTITUTE.
ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Tussnair, the 9th
of Jttlle,The
when the Right Hon. the President will take the chair at
One o'clock.
The Members will dine together on the following day, to meet his
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge and the President and
Council of the Institute, and each member will have the privilege of
introducing a friend.
The remaining sories of the season will be given on the following
Thursdays :—May 28, June 18, and July 2.
JAMES S. BUCKINGHAM, Resident Director.