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

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

" Who'll kill the dragon ? 1 " Or me he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, 1 I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
Eta "Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
Fan win."

_
6eene S. TILE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN TIIE DESOLATE Vsl LEY.
low the Dragon introduces the Prim,

ground not

t •larters;" how St.

igiifte• rown" of Egypt and the " five
:nglatal, but at the same time introduces the

:••:lieicce to

Scene 9. GRAND Hsu. or CHIVALRY.—How St. George receives
Vie " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
p ,pearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
; r New Characters.

Pantaloon....

Mr. Howell, I C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.

Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES ♦ND IRONMONGER AND Crr-
Ma's SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
op to nature." " Fainldes furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
lleport on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
fli3s to the Clown's head.

Scene 11. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—MOTC ways than
clic of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best " Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
1..1 corn measures. A lot of "chaff" in both. Harlequin gives
Clown "the sack." Abundant specimens of the New Tariff.
Scene 12. SIAMESEVILLAS AND NURSERY GROUND. —" To be let, to-
it'ther or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
Fotice. " Get out of the way, Old Dan Tucker," and mike way for
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
'int and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND Tamon's Snops.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
Grand Experiments In Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for the Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut unit shuffle."
Jack in the Box and out of It. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."

Scene 15. fun StaTuses yr Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene IC. THE SrAxtz AS 1T WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL. TIAYMAP.KET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
TUN EVENING

Will be pertbnned a new and original Drama, eallel THE
FOUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Fo'jambe, Mr. Stuart; Lichen,
1`! r. Rogers ; Reuben Owynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buck-
stone; Harwood. Mr. Howe; Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
t7;ifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Forteseue ; Jenny, Bliss Woulds.
During the evening the Bawl will perform the Overtures, " La
rayadtre," " Itallana In Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
-I,,rutise.

After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
l'ovel Effects. In which Messrs. Farren, Buckstonc, Miss Telbin,
nal Mrs. Humby will appear.
To concliple with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
c died the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the island of Tranquil
wsdights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Bin. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCECAt
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Drama, founded on the Now Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
inith, Esq.. called TUE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
r cters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
:14-leaclows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Drove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the Farce of MRS. IVHITE. Characters by Messrs.
Turner, Kiuloch, and Oxio,:rry ; Miss Vlllars, Mrs. Wigan, and Miss
Arden.

To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
"! iMFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Co'ller ; Psutaloon, Mr. Gough; Columbine, Miss Laidlaw ;
stcndant Spritta, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

TfIEAT?:E ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
Tins EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
1. )MBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
L. tame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs.. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
(7. Smith, &c.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
:ohn Lees and his three Pupils—tho Masters Banlous, will ex.
1 At their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM D.ANCERS ; or, the
is Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
•• 0. Smith, Mr. Cullen:l)rd, Madame Celeste,
.Miss Marian Taylor,
.1 ,1 Emma [larding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lussee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
ill be performed an original romantiz Opera, in thrae parts,
f, tied THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
ielle." 'Cho principal characti•rs persaiutied by Miss neoyelana
!:son, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
3 • hall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. HUI, Homier,
&c.
i a the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
k.ited CHILDREN will go through their woliderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
ri-an Polka," introducing "The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chratmas Pantomime, entl-
tl,l The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Pr.olo ; Columbine, Miss Burbldge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Cl Ara, Mr. Flexinore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John 311!chell.
TO-MORROW EVENING
V.lll be performed the favourite Vaudeville of L.' FAMILLE
D: PRO VISEE. Characters by MM. Dumery, Dorgebret, David;
31It lame Grassau, Leyder and Celina Fouquet.
After which will be pronuced the popular Vaudeville-of LE
SAVANT. In which will appear MM. Perlet, Langevul, Dorgebrct,
Pascal, Tourillon ; Madame Grassan. and Mdlle. Vallee.
To conclude with the Comic Operetta (f LES RENDEZVOUS
BOURGEOIS. M. Dugravier, M. Cartlgny ; Cesar, M. Dumery ;
Ch tries, M. Berou ; Jasinin, M. Pagenier ; Bertrand, M. Tourillon ;
Mdlle. Fouquet ; Louise, Mdlle. Vallee ; Julie, Mdlle. Khin.
Poxes, Gs. ; Pit, 31. fid. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
lut7f-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES, E.
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.
doing the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
tai, anent commences at Half-past Eight. And will (by desire) give
a GRAND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE, on Wednesday Morning
neat, Jan. 6; doors open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
Boxes, 45. ; Pit, 2a.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Pa ronlsed by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
iI! ert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Grand Christmas
17oliday Fetes. THIS EVENING, a double rotation of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demon Horse ; or, The Twelve
Wishes and the Charmed Bit." llerr Netipart,, the great Dutch
Bottle