The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-31 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

" Whe'll kill the dragon ? " Or me he shall gorge •
I
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."2old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the "Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene 8. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarters ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished) ; how he and the Dragon fall in, and then tall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
nly eleva:es St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
billing pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND FULL OP CRIVALIM—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.

Harlequin...
Pantaloon

Mr. Howell, I Clown..
air. Prl' Columbl

Mr. T. Matthews.
Miss lliek

....• • Mr. sorson. Arm sticks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND 0:M-
-imi's SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
Up to nature." " Famides furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.

Scene 11 CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
one of being "in clever." Specimen of the very best " Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet inea.stires
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 fur
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage hortjedlturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. "A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing." Grand Experiments 1n Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF lIRITISII AND FOREIGN TOT WAREHOUSE
Toys for t!-e Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut and shuffle."
Jack In :he Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Coturicring Hero comes."

Scene 15. TnE SThTCE As IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene 16. LIE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo,
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

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THEAritE ROYAL, HAYMARKET-
['rider the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new an! original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Foljambe, Mr. Stuart ; Lichen,
Mr. Rogers ; Iteteien Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buck-
Stone; Harwood, Mr. Bowe ; Lady Char:otte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss p,rtsscue; Jenny, 3liss Woulds.
During the evening the lipid will perform the Overtures, "La
Bayadtre," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
Novel Effects. In which Messrs. Farten, Buckstone, Miss Telbin,
aed Mrs. Ilumby will appear.
To conclu-le with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tram-Jut'
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, 7.liss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM
Under the Manacement 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 Albeit
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,
After which, the Farce of 3111 S. WHITE. Cb iracters by Messrs.
Turner, Kiuloch, and Oxberry ; Miss Villars, Mrs. Wigan, and Miss
Arden.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Colley ; Fintaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

rfIEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN S,STER. characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &e.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Bastions, will cx..
hibit their wonderful .leux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GisELLF., entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
ilrl.le. Princ;pal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Belford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. C•illowiml, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
i,s Emma Darling, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox. sole Lioisi,e aml Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an oilginal romanti3 Opera, in three parts,
ennlet THE; NIGII•17 DANCER] ; founded on the Story of
" Trio Principal charti"t. rs personified by Miss neorglana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
3lar,hall; Messrs. i.etller, Allen, Bodila, Walton, T. Hill, Honner,
&e.
In the coarse of the even!ng Prof,ssor HEMIIING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime tit:: Hand w It perform " The Ame-
rican Polka," introducing " The Ita•lroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chratinas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BE kUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyel Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John 31 tchell.
TO-310R ROW EVENING
Will be performed the favourite Vaudeville of LA FAMILLE
INIPRO.'ISEE. Characters by 3151. Dumery, Dorgebret, David;
Xadame Grasssu, Leyder and Celina Fouquet.
After which will be protiuced the popular Vaudeville of LE
SAVANT. In which will appear MM. Perlet, Langeval, Dorgebrct,
Pascal, Tourlllon ; Aladame Grassau, and Mdlle. Vallee.
To conclude with the Comic Operetta of LES RENDEZVOUS
11011RGF.OIS. M. Dugravier, M. Cartigny ; Cesar, 31. Dumery ;
Charles, M. Berou ; Jasmin, M. Paynier ; Bertrand, M.'Tourillon ;
Rain% did le. Fouquet ; Louise, Mdlle. Vallee ; Julie, Mdlle. Khin.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 33. 6d. ; Stalls, 33.; 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 Germon) will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre, THIS
EVENING, Dec. 31, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
during the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
tainment commences at Half-past Eight. And will (by desire) give
a GR IND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE, on Wednesday Morning
next, Jan. 6 ; doors open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITIIEATRE
Proprietor. Mr. W. Batty.
ronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Ptince
Alftert, Prince of Wales, and if oyal Family. Grand Christmas
Holiday Fetes. THIS EVENING, a double rotation of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demon Horse ; or, The Twelve
Wishes and the• Charmed Bit." Herr .Nenparte, the great Dutch
Bottle Equilibrist.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON MORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.

New and entire change in the SCENES cf the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand GhristmasComic 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. Laituini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
isoz-ottlce open irom eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
Slid commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
liroadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee. Mrs. Frances Dayidge.
THIS IWENING
Will be performed an orlianal Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—a 131 F.. LIFE, STAKES, DEA The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called THE KING
or THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Laud of Dream:. liar-
kquln, Herr Dentin; Pantal,on, Herr R. Dentin ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Theodore ; Clown, H rr E. DeWitt.

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ROYAL VIOARE.
Auction of Priem —B xe os, C
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td ; I it, 6d.; Gallery,
34.; Private Boxes, 2,. Mr. N. T. Hicks as " The Black Doc-
tor. Great suceess of the new allegorical Railway Pantomime.
Will he THIS EVENING
Cant, THIS
THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin-
Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed.
wards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
After which will be produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled THE BIRTII OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
ZantaGo-a-HeSad," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
loost,Signor
Ndlle. Adele Lauri. Osmonde; Harlequin, M. Lupiuo; Columbine,

THE PRIVY Puzas.—The salary attached to the
sppointroent of keeper of her Majesty's privy purse is
0/, per annum. Major-Ckeneral Sir Henry Wheatley,
2,00
who is on the eve of retiring from that office in the
Queen's household, to be succeeded by Mr. G. E. Anson,
was keeper of the privy purse to his late Majesiy
William the Fourth.

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