The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-21 00:00:00

ILIX3TRATED TALE IN " THE MIRROR," Price Is.
On January 1, 1847, Chapters t., 11., 111., and IV., of
T" E MISER'S WILL;
Or, LOVE AND AVARICE. An English Tale.
By PERCY B. ST. JOHN.
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several eminent writers, and will be Illustrated in the first style of
\ art by Rine, Archer, and Walmsley.
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TNEATRE J OVAL, DRUItY-LANE.
Last Night but Two of Mademoiselle SOPHIE FL'OCO,
THIS EVENING

Will he performed the grans! Opera of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
Count Arnheim, Mr. Borrami ; Florestein, Mr. Harley ; Thaddeus.
Mr. Rafter ; Devilshoof, Mr. Stretton ; Queen of the Gipsies, Mrs.
Hughes ; Arline, Miss Raintorth.
After the Opera, will be presented a new grand Ballet, called
THE WAGS OF WAPPING (performed at the Academic Royale,
Parts, under the title of " Betty.") In which will appear Mdlles.
Sophie Fuoco, Louise, Benart, 3ladpine Giubilei ; MM. Huguet,
Adrien, Paul, Tell ; Messrs. Howell, Priorson, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Fo'jambe, Mr. Stuart ; Lichen,
Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buc'::-
stone ; Harwood, Mr. Howe • Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ; Jenny, Miss Moulds.
After which, an entirely new Comic Drama, entitled STORY
TELLING ; or, Novel Effects. Dr. Hardenberg, Mr. W. Farrell ;
Frederick Vandervelt, Mr. Caulfield ; Raps, Mr. Buckstone ; Grab,
Mr. Rogers; Theresa, Miss Telbin ; Rose, Mrs. Hamby.
Daring the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Cheval
de Bronze ;" " The Armen" (Polka) ; " Czarina" (Mazourka);
" Douro " (Walzer); and a New Overture.
To be followed by the petite Comedy of PERFECTION. In which
Messrs. Tilbury, Moll, Clark ; Miss Reynolds, and Mrs. Hamby will
perform.

To conclude with the Farce of HIS LAST LEGS. Characters
by Messrs. Hudson, Moll, Tilbury, Mrs. Clifford, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS 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 Albet t
Smith, Esq., called TILE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray (his first appearance here), Turner,
F. Matthews, F. Vining. Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
Daly, Miss May (her first appearance here), Miss Grove, Miss
Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the laughable Farce of 3IRS. WIIITE. Characters
by Mr. Turner, Mr. Oxberry (his first appearance in this company),
Mr. H. Butler ; Miss Arden, Miss Villars, and IVlrs. Wigan.
To conclude with the successful Comedy of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADA3IE CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded 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. Cullentbrd, Madame Celeste, Al iss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.
After which, the Comic Drama of THE MAID WITH TIIE
MILKING PAIL. Characters by Messrs. Wright, Selby, Boyce,
and Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with a Terpsichorean Barletta, calLd POWDER AND
BALL; or, St. Tibbs's Eve. Principal characters by Messrs. Lam-
bert, Worrell, Wright, Munyard, Mrs. Matthew, Miss Woolgar, and
Miss Brooks.

PRINCESS'S TII.•.'ATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. 31. Maddox, sole Lgssee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Comic Drama, entitled TILE TWO
RAINBOWS. Characters by Messrs. Compton, Granby, S. Cowell,
Henry ; Mrs. H. Hughes, and Miss E. [loaner.
After winch, a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI ; or, The Ghosi,'s Tower.
eel. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. orArmincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejainh, Mr. LeftLr ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; i ornct
Grosdos, Mr. Cvamton ; Baron Bristlaach, 31 r. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Horner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Honner, Mucks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uric', Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
To conclude with Goldsmith's Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO
CONQUER. Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Wynn ; Young Marlow, Mr.
Vining; Hardeastle, Mr. Granby ; Tony Lumpkin, Mr. Compton ;
Hastings, Mr. Roxby; Diggory, Mr. Cowell ; Miss Ilardcastle, Mrs.
Stirling; Miss Neville, Mrs.ilughes ; Mrs. Hardeastle, Mrs. Fosbroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Less 2e, Mr. John Mitchell.
TH EVENING
be performed Scribe's favourite Vaudwille, entitled LEs
GnrsErrEs. In which MM. Tourillon, David, Lucien, S ;
Madame Mdlles. Vallee, Rhin, Pascal, Peuquet, Leysler,
and Cordely will appear.
After which will be produced the celebrated Comedy, entitled
BERTRAND ET EATON ; ou, L'Art do Com,pirer. Le C‘aive
Bertrand de Rantzau, M. I'erlet. The other characters l,y Mdlies.
Brohan, Vallee, Madame Grassau ; MM. Langeval, Pascal, I'ePx,
Cartigny, Rhozevil, Pa,enier, Dorgebret, and Masquillier.
Boxes, Gs.; Pit, 33.6 d.; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated Ethiopian Serenaders, Pell, Harrington, White,
Stanwood, and Dermot', will have the honour or repeating their
inimitable Entertainment at the above theatre TO-MORROW EVENING, December 21, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday evening, during the Christmas holidays. Due notice be given of their first Morning Performance.
The progr will incittle "ld Joe," " Lucy Neal," " The Colaured Fancammey " skiff O
is on the shore," and the cele-
brated Ru lroad Overture.
The public is respectfully cautioned that the Songs and Melodies,
as sung by the above party, are published only at Mr. Mitchell's.
Doors open at eight, commence at half-past. B,)ixes, 45.; I'it, 2s. ;
Amphitheatre, IL—Private Boxes, Stalls, anti Places may be engaged
at Mlehell's Library, 33, Old Mond-street, and at the Box-oftice of
the Theatre.—Open from 11 till 5.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITHEATItE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
paironised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Pzince
Albert, and Royal ?may. Last Three Nights previous to the
Christmas Holidays.

THIS EVENING
Will he performed ;t grand new 3lagieal Equestria❑ Romance, e.
titled THE DEMON HORSE ; or, Th.; twelve Wishes and tl
Charmed Bit. In which Mrs. Batty and the Equestrian Ladies wi
appear on their trained steeds..

New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the popular romantic Drama of ROB ROY
MACGREGOR ; or, The Mountain Outlaw.
On SATURDAY next (B.xing-Night) a double rotation of Dines. trian and Gymnastic Novelties, and first night of the Grand Comic
Fairy Pantomime, written by Nelson Lee, Esq., entitled TILE
FORTY THIEVES ; or, Har'equin Ali Baba and the Robbers'
Cave, In addition to the present successful Spectacle.
Box-office open tram eleven till fiVQ o'clock.—Doors open at six
ant commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
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THE WEATHER.—SIIN OFFICE, DECEMBER 19.
TdERMOMETER, Lowest, 29; Highest. 40 ; Noon, 43,
BAROMETER, 29.88. WIND W.S.W., rainy.
DECEMBER 20.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 42; Highest, 45; Noon, 46.
BAROMETER, 29.84.—W1ND W.S.W., fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 33 minuteg after 3. I Evening .. 56 minutes after 3.

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