The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-17 00:00:00

HAYMARKET THEATRE.

Story Telling, or Novel E Acts, is the title of a pleasant,
well- written farce, which was produced here last even-
ing, and announced for repetition amidst the unanimous
applause of a crowded house. It fully answers to its
title. We have a young lady, Theresa (Miss Telbin), in
love with an officer of light infantry (Mr.:Caulfield).
A story-telling soubrette (Mrs. Humby), who, as in
duty bound, exercises her craft in story-telling, to
assist the lovers, and who herself is engaged
in a flirtation with the drummer (Mr. Buckstone), in
the young officer's regiment. An old guardian (Mr. W.
Farren), to whom the young lady is ward, is eogagecLto
be married, and, to circumvent whom, the young lady,
the soubrette, the young officer, and the drummer; put
their wits to work and an old servant and spy (Mr.
Rogers), who is faithful to his old master the guardian,
and who tells him horrible stories of the proceedings of
the lady, the officer, the soubrette, and the drummer, to
'which stories the guardian turns an incredulous ear.
These are common materials, but the novel effects are
produced by the conduct of the guardian
himself, who is perfectly aware of the proceedings
of the young people, and who permits them to
get themselves, by their plotting and story-telling, into
all sorts of scrapes, and ends by giving his ward to the
young officer, telling them, at the same time, that if
they had chosen to have honestly told the truth, they
might have saved themselves a world of trouble, and a
vast deal of story telling. The, piece, which is very
short, was capitally acted by 1
Farren, Buckstone, Ro-
gers, and Mrs. Humby. The dialogue is carefully writ.
ten. The repartees are quick, smart, and witty, so that
there can be no doubt but that " Story Telling"will
have a longer life, that is accorded to the generality of
one act farces.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.—TME DEPARTURE OF
THE 31ST REGIMENT FROM CHATUAM.—Yesterday
morning the left wing of this distinguished regiment, re•
cently arrived from India, consisting of three companies,
marched at nine o'clock, in two divisions, from Chatham
Barracks, en route for Walmer, Kent. The strength of
the two divisions consisted of 7 sergeants, 3 drummers,
and 244 rank and file, and were under the command of
Major John Garvick. The head-quarters, under the
command of Lieutenant-Colonel James Spence, march
to-morrow morning on the same route. On the medical
inspection of the head-quarters, on their arrival here, it
was found necessary to send to the invalid depot about
60 men, to be discharged on pensions. The Stith Regi-
ment—The reserve battalion of this regiment, under
orders for embarkation for Gibraltar, consists of 2 staff
sergeants, 38 sergeants, 14 drummers, and 483 rank and
file, and is commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel P. S.
Norman. The battalion is expected to embark at the
end of the present month,

MRS. TROLLOPE'S NEW WORK.
Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
F ATHER EUSTACE,
A TALE OF THE JESUITS.
By Mrs. TROLLOPE.
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NEW SERIES.
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THE THIRD SERIES OF
THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS,
and OTHER POEMS.
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Edited by his SON.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington street.

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TREATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Honicastle ; La Valliere, Mr. Galli ; Ardenford, Mr. Harrison ;
Mal-a-Propos, Mr. Harley; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer ; Grisette,
Miss Rebecca Isaacs ; Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After the Opera, will be presented a new grand Ballet, called
TILE WAGS OF WAPPING (performed at the Academie Royale'
Paris, under the title of " Betty.") In which will appear Mdlles.
Sophie Fuoco, Louise, Benart, Madame Giubilei ; MM. Iluguet,
Adrien, Paul, Tell ; Messrs. Howell, Priorson, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, lIYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Wel be performed an entirely new Comic Draraa, entitled STORY
TELLING ; or, Novel Effects. Dr. Hardenberg, Mr. W. Farren ;
Fred crick Vandervelt, Mr. Caulfield ; Raps, Mr. Buckstone; Grab,
Mr. Rogers ; Theresa, Miss Telbin ; Rose, Mrs. Hamby.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Cheval
de Bronze ;" " The Annen" (Polka) ; " Czarina" (Mazourka);

" Douro " (Walzer); and a NeW Overture.
After which an original Comedy, entitled LOOK BEFORE YOU
LEAP; or, Wooings and Weddings. Mr. Oddington, Mr. W.
Farr en ; Mr. Rashleigh, Mr. Hudson ; Mr. De Vere, Mr. Holl ;
Mr. ;Brandon, Mr. llowe ; Mr. Hardman, Mr. Rogers ; Jack Spriggs,
Mr. Webster ; Tom Tilley, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Brown, Mrs.
Glover ; Claribel Oddington, Miss Fortescue ; Mary Oddington, Miss
P. Horton ; Elinor Mortimer, Mrs. Yarnold ; Fanny Hardman,
Miss Julia Bennett.
To be followed by the petite Comedy of PERFECTION. In which
Messrs. Tilbury, Holl, Clark ; Miss Reynolds, and Mrs. Humby will
perfo rm.
To conclude with the Farce of MAKE YOUR WILLS. Messrs.
Buckstone, Tilbury. Brindal, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Stanley will
sustain the principal characters.
Box-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction of
Mr. T. Archer, Box Book-keeper.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
CNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING _ _

Will he 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. Cullenford,Madatne Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.
After which, the Drama of THE CABIN BOY. Monsieur Henri,
Mr. Worrell ; Monsieur Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ; Coquin Ballandier,
Mr. 31unyard ; Largarcette, Mt. Bedford ; Julien, Madame Celeste;
Clara, Mrs. Emsley.
To conclude with a Terpsichorean Burletta, called POWDER AND
BALL ; or, St. Tibbs's Eye. Principal characters by Messrs. Lam-
bert, Worrell, Wright, Munyard, Mrs. Matthew, Miss Woolgar, and
Miss Brooks.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. 3L Maddox, sole Lussee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Opera, in three parts,
entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
" Giselle." The principal characters personified by Miss 6eergiana
Smithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. Hill, Honner,
Peren, &c.
After which an entirely new Comic Drama, entitled THE TWO
RAINBOWS.
To conclude with Goldsmith's Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO
CONQUER. Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Wynn ; Young Marlow, Mr.
Vining ; Ilardcastle, Mr. Granby ; Tony Lumpkin, Mr. Compton ;
Hastings, Mr. Roxby ; Diggory, Mr. Cewell ; Miss Ilardcastle, Mrs.
Stirling ; Miss 'Neville, Mrs. Hughes ; Mrs. llardcastle, Mrs. Fosbroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.— ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed Scribe's favourite Vaudeville, entitled LES
GRISETTES. In which MM. Tourillon, David, Lucien, Sole ;
Madame Deluc, 3ldlles. Vallee, Khin, Pascal, Fouquet, Leyder,
and Cordely will appear.
After which will be produced the celebrated Comedy, entitled
I3ERTRAND ET RATON ; cut, L'Art de Conspirer. Le Cemte
Bertrand de Rantzau, M. Perlet. The other characters by Mdlles.
Brohan, Val!ee, Madame Grassau ; MM. Langeval, Pascal, Felix,
Cartigny, Rhozevil, Pas.enier, Dorgebret, and Masquillier.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Re-appearance of the celebrated Ethiopian Serenaders, Pell,
Harrington, White, Stanwood, and Germon, who, will have the
honour of repeating their inimitable Entertainment at the above
theatre THIS EVENING, December 17, and of continuing the
same every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evening, during the
Christmas holidays.
The programme will Include " Old Joe," " Lucy Neal," " The
Coloured Fancy Ball." "My skiff is on the shore," and the cele-
brated Radroad Overture. Various novelties are in rehearsal.

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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. Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.;
Amphitheatre, 2s.—Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged
at Michell's Library, 33, Old Bond-street, and at the Box-office of
the Theatre.—Open from 11 till 5.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed TIIE BEGGAR'S OPERA. Captain Mac-
heath, Miss Louisa Lyons ; Filch, Mr. Webb ; Peachum, Mr.
Neville ; Lucy, Miss Terrey ; Polly, Miss Atkinson ; Mrs. Peachum,
Mrs. Daly.
After which a Comic Ballet d'Action, called L'AMOLTR ET LA
..'E)-o-utnt, lart.tt-t.'ttreternretiy- will
appear.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Prince
Albert, and Royal Family. Splendid Equestrian and Dramatic
Novelties. Continued success of " The Demon Horse and the
Twelve Wishes." The celebrated Dutch Bottle Equilibrist, &c.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON HORSE ; or Th 3 Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit. In which Mrs. Batty and the Equestrian Ladies will
appear on their trained steeds.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To cenclude with the popular romantic Drama of ROB ROY
MACGREGOR ; or, The Mountain Outlaw.
In active preparation, a variety of novelties for the Christmas
holidays ; among the rest, will be brought forward a Grand Comic
Equestrian Pantomime, produced on a lavish scale of splendour,
entitled TIIE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Hariequin and the Rob-
ber's Cave.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
ant commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, DECEMBER 17.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 28; Highest. 34 ; Noon, 35,

BAROMETER, 29.67.--. WIND N.B. fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Horning .. 36 minutes after 12. J Evening .. 0 minutes after 1.

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