The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-19 00:00:00

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ZOOLOGICALRECRE4.TIONS.
By W. J. BF.ODERIP, Esq., F.R.S.
.4 We believe we do not e-ziaggerate in saying that, ainee the publi-
caticat of White's Nature', flistory of Selborne, and of the Introduc-
tion to Entomology, ,Yy Kirby and Spence, n• work in our language
is better calculated than the Zoological Recreations' to fulfil the
avowed aim of Its author—to furnish
,a hand-book whici h may cherish
or awaken a love for natural history."—Quarterly Re•ii 3w, Jan. 1848.
Henry Colburn, publisher, 13; Great Marlborougl i-street.

Non ready, and to be had of all Booksellers, in Two Vole., post
eve., 212.,

THE HISTORY OF
AURICULARCONFESSION.
By Count C. P. DE LASTEYRIE,

Translated, wißy C. th th
COCKS or'
E . spLs Eecial Sanction,
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" A competent authority Informed the publi,4 the other day that
the practice of confession was gaining ground 'in Protestant families.
Forewarned is forearmed ; and where the bane is discovered it may
be well to throw in an antidote, in the shape of a copy of this work."
—Examiner.
" The horrors and tragedies related in these volumes are full of
terrible interest."—Literary Gazette.
" The exposures in this work are terrible ; and if it be extensively
read, it is calculated to deal the sever est blow ever yet levelled at the
Romish Church."—Weekly Dispatch.
Richard Bentley, 147, ew Burlington-street.
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.)

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Un ler the Managtment of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Play,
Walter entitled TIIE
Amyott WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe ; Sir , Mr.
Charles Sean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster ; llarrington,
Charles
, Mrs Mr. Brin-
dell ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline Amyott.
Kean ; Maud. Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the laughable Farce of UNCLE JOHN. Uncle John,
Mr. re
n;
; Friend Thomas, Mr. Tilbury ; Edward, Mr. H. Van-
denhoff ; Hawk, Mr. Rogers ; Mrs. Hawk, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mrs.
Comfort, Mrs. Stanley ; Eliza. Mrs. L. S. Buckingham.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
FHB WORLD UNDERGROIJND ; or, the Geldea Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
Stage Manager, Mr. Farren ; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, as. ; Gallery, 25. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to eommence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING

Win be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
THE OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Clallenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be followed by a new Farce entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
qACY. Turnem Green, Mr. Wright ; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
i..anty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Callenford ;
Policeman. Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with an Italian Pantomime, entitled I'IERROT, the
Married Man; and POLICHINELLO, the Gay Single Fellow.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. , Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six. Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
AM be presented new Comic Drama, entitled THE TRA-
GEDY QUEEN. -
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH.
To conclude with a Romance ef Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, and Mrs. Mac.

Damara.
ss. ; Upper Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
Dress Boxes,
half-price to any part of the house.
The .LCew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, trom Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradvvell of the Colosseum.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duehese-street,

Portland•place,

Engagemant ct Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. Davenport, from America.

TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed Shakspeare's Comedy of MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING. Don Pedro, Mr. J. Fining; Don John, Mr. Courtney ;
Leonato, Mr. Cooper; Claudio, Mr. Conway: Benedick, Mr. Da-
venport ; Antonio, Mr. Neville; Berachio, Mr. C. Fisher; Dogberry,
Mr. Compton ; Conrad, Mr. Norton ; Balthazar, Mr. Mucklow ;
Verges, Mr. S. Cowell ; Priest, Mr. Wynn; Beatrice, Mrs. 3lowatt ;
Hero, Miss Susan Cushman ; Ursula, Miss Rourke ; Margaret, Miss
Somers.

Alter Which, a new Farce, entitled ABOVE AND BELOW.
Frank, Mr. Compton; Fanny, Miss E. Stanley.
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, 45.; Fit, 25.; Gallery, Is. •

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
Owing to the preparation for the New Play of " Diogene," there
will be no performanee This Evening.
On FRIDAY EVENING,
Will be performed a New Vaudeville, entitled LES IMPRESSIONS
DE MENAGE.
After which will be produced, a New Grand Play, entitled,
DIOGENE.
Diogene, M. Bocage; Alcibiade, M. Fechter; bkiperboles, M. Car-
tigny ; AspaSie, Mad. Rabut Fechter.
A detailed prospectus of the general arrangements, and of the
pieces which will be produced during the season, may be had at Mr..
Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office
♦f the Theatre, which is open daily, from 11 to b.
Doors open at Seven, to commence at half-past Seven.
Boxes, 63. ; Pit, 3s. (id. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 25

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Leone, Mrs. F. Davldge, Ns. 1, Davldge-terrace, Kensington-road,

surrey,

Under the Management of Mr. Bann.
THIS ETENING, the performances will commence with the
Celebrated Opera 01
LA *)NNAMBULA,
Amina, Mrs. D. W. Sing ; Elvino, Mr. D. W. s.ing ; Alessi°, Mr.
K. Honacasfte.
To conclude with a new Pantomime, entitled BATTLEDOOR and
SHUTTLECOCK ; or, Harlequin Trap, Bat, and Sall.
A distinct entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
►ave been re-fitted). Private boxes may be had nightly of all the
rineipal Librarians ; and at the Box-oftize of the Tkeatre, which is
3pen daily from Ten until Four.
Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 6d.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed TIIE LIGHTERMAN of BANKSIDE ; or, the
irphan •f Bermondsey. Characters by Messrs. Dale, Henderson,
Hicks, Searle, liorman, Illggie ; Miss Vincent, Mrs. Lee, and Miss
*urroughcliffe.
After which, the new grand scholastic and instructive Pantomime.
entitled THE WORLD OF WUNDEGS; or, Harlequin canton and
be Origin of Printing, with wonderful scenery and decorative ap-
pointments. Clown, Mr. Paul Herring ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morelli ;
Harlequin, M. Lupino : Sprite, Signor 3Iolluo; Columbine, Mille.
Lut lilt .
To conclude with THE JACKET OF mn.
Boxes, is. ; Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 4d. No Half-price to any part
of the house.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

ASTLEY'i. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. William Batty.
Mr. Batty's performing Elephants.
Grand Juvenile Eight Tomorrow Earning, when the Pantomime