The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-25 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION,

Harlequin
Pantaloon.

• Mr. Howell, Clown
Mr. P-'

Mr. T. Matthews,

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. UNDER TILE DIRECTION OF MADA3dE CELESTE.
TO-MORROW EVENING
LOMWiII be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
BA,
Madame Cel THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported 1.).
0 Smith, Btc. este, Mrs. Tates ; Messrs..Wrlght, Worrell, Bedford,
.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will es
hibit their wonderful Jens Gymnastiques.
After whi2ll a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLF.. entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, 31iss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be per^ormed a Drama, in two acts, called BLANCHE DE
VALMY. the characters will be supported by Messrs. Granby,
H. Hughes, J. Vining, S. Cowell, Bonner; Mrs. Stirling, and Mrs.
IL Hughes.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
•After which, a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS or MUNI ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejambe, Mr. Leffler; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
Cirosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristletach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Homier ; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
Bonner, Hincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas PantominacAnti-
sled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
raulo; Columbine, Miss Btubldge ; Sprite, Mr. B. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Fleamore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
On MONDAY EVENING Next
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, 3I Vartigny ; Valere, 3f. Langeval ; Ergasto, M. Lucian ; Artiste,
Trere de Sganarelle, 31. Dorgebret ; Un Commissaire, 3f. Masquil-
rer ; Un Notaire, M. Pagenier ; Is t belle, Mademoiselle Angele ;
Eleonor, Madame Fouquet ; Lisette, Mdlle. Rhin.
After which, LE PARKAIN. 31. Durand Rentier (Le Parrain),
Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Assiette, 3fontieur Perlet.
Boxes, Gs.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENATDERRE.
It Is respectfully announced that this being Christmas--day,
there will be no performance; but this Inimitable Entertainment
'will be resumed TO-MORROW EVENING, and continued every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ; and, in cornphanee with nu-
merous applications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PER-
FORMANCE on NEXT co Two o'Clock.— St. James's Theatre, Dec., 25.mmencing at half-past
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.
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ASTLEY'S ROYAL
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Pa'ronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Piinee
Albert, Prinee of Wales, and Royal Family. Grand Christmas
Holiday Fetes. TO-MORROW EVENING (Bexing•Night), a
double rotation of Equestrian and Gymnastic Novelties. The
"Demon Horse ; or, Tha Twelve Wishes and the Charmed Bit."
Herr Netiparte, the great Dutch Bottle Equilibrist.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
'Piled TilE DEMON NORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
t harmed Bit.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand Ghristmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
ley ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lafrarint ; Columbine, MissLoulsa Waite.
Box-office open trom eleven till live o'clock.—Doors open at six
sad commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
J:roadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
he supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called THE KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
-I,quin, Herr Deulin ; Pantaloon, Herr R. DeWitt ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Theodore ; Clown, Herr E. Dentin.

RoVAL VICTORIATI
TO MORROW EVENING
Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In Which Miss Vin-
cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Ed.'wards, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform.
Atter which will be produced a grand Christmas Pantomime, en-
titledGo-a-H TUB BIBTR OF TIIE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
. ed," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown, Mr. T. Barry ;
Pantaloon, Slgnor Osrnonde; Harlequin, X. Lupin° ; Colunalsine,
Ndlle. Adele Lauri.
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" Who'll kill the dragon ? I " Or me he shall gorge ;
I, says at. George, I I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the "Corner," 1,000 to 9 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene 8. Tux Da.teox's HAUNT IN TIIE 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 fall
out. The Battle (fbr particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
only elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CIIIVALRY.—Hor: St. George receives
the " Battl_, Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Chi racters.

.r. Priorson. Columbine 31iss hicks.
Scene 10, DEALEP. IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Families 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 CORNCUANDLER'S SHOP AND CR ANARY.—MOre ways than
one of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
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 horticulturally 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 in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF I3RITISII AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for the Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut and shuffle."
Jack in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. ".See
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. Tut STATUE AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.
Scene 16. THE STATEE AS IT WAS ; or, Wollin3tcn at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. E. Webster, sole L2ssce.
TO-MORROW EVENING
- ; Lanariotte ,
Clifford ; Mary Ryland, MissJrzuwe Forteseu uy
e;u Jenny, Miss Willoughby Woulds. Mrs.
After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
Novel Effects. In which Messrs. Farren, Euckstone, Miss relbin,
aed Mrs. Hamby will appear.
To conclude with (first time) an Original Grand Fairy Extrava-
ganza of the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss I'. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
TO-MORROW 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 Albei t
Smith, Esq.. called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
*acters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, P. Matthews. F. Vining
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin (Ist time), Mr. John Lauri ; Clown,
Mr. J. W. Co'ller ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laid-
law ; Attendant Sprites, Master,. C. and F. Lauri.

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