The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-09 00:00:00

ST. JAMES'S THEA ARE.

ROBERT HOUDIN (ot the Palals Royal, Paris).—The sur-
prising and interesting performances of ROBERT 11OUDIli, having
been received with the most enthusiastic adm ration, he will con-
tinue his extraordinary SOIREES F., NTA.Ticluzs at the St.
James's Theatre, This Evening, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday Evening, comprising Automates, Prestidigitation, Magic,
and original experiments, invented by Robert Houdin. Also, Second
Vue Escantdage de Roberts Houdin, Ills, and Suspension Ethereene.
Doors open at Eight, the Exhibition to commence at halt-past
Eight, and terminate before Eleven.
Boxes and stalls. may be had at Mr. tf ITCH ELL'S Royal Li-
brary, 33, Old Bond-street and at the Box-office of the Theatre,
which is open daily from Eleven to Five.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
3lr. J. M. _Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland. place.
THIS EVENING,

Will be presented a new comic Drama, entitled A FAIRY TALE.
Principal characters by Messrs. J. Vining, C. Fisher, Conway, Nor-
ton, Mrs. Stirling, and Miss Emma Stanley.
After which a new Commediett, entitled DOMESTIC BLISS. Mr.
Goodleman, Mr. Cooper; Adela, Mrs. Stirling; Rhoda, Miss Villars.
To conclude with a Grand Ballet, entitled ESMEIt.A.LDA; or, the
Hunchback of Notre Dame. Esmeralda, Mdlle Auriga.
Dress Circle, ss. Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; liallery, Is.

•411YAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.
THIS EVENING.
Will be presented THE *MEER RED MEN. Principal charac-
ters by Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Dale, Homer, Herbert, Jones, Huller,
Lewis ; Mrs. Horier, Mrs. Saville, Mrs. Hicks, Miss Terry, and Miss
Richardson.

Alter which, THE IRISH TUTOR. Dr. O'Toole, Mr. T. Barry.
To conclude witu THE BRIDE OF THE BLEEDING HEART.

Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrother.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Last Week but One of Mr. Van Amburgh's Engagement.

Immense hit of the Easter Spectacle. Overflowing houses to wit-
ness the celebrated Mr. Van Am surgh and his unequalled collection
of trained animals, amongst which will be found tke greatest no-
velty ever seen, a 131ack Tiger, the first ever known to mingle with
other animals, and has hitherto been considered untameable.
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented a grand romantic Spectacle, written by Boyle
Barnard, Esq., express:y to introduce Mr. Van Amburgh in his
astounding performance, founded upon a passage in Eugene Sue's
celebrated novel of "The Wandering Jew," and will be produced un-
der the title of MOROK THE BEAST TAMER. Armana Dugard,
Mr. Van Amburgh.
The Spectacle will be succeeded I.)y an incomparable routine of Mr.
Batty's Scen"
' of the Arena, in which signor Marini and dlle.
To
conclude
hagwoi,tfrom Italy, will have the honour of appearing.
a Legendary petite Spectacle entitled, THE
GOLD EN-FOOTED sT
ELD ; or the Charmed Horse of the Valley. During the recess the
Theatre has been entirely re-decorated.
Lox-gibes o
s. en from Eleven till Four.
Staa. manager, Mr. W. West.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communication can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by tue name and address c. the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.
..j. E.. J.''—On the 24th instant.

WEATHER.—SUNOFFICE, N,ky 9,
THZTIMoMITER, Lowest, 49 ; Highest, 69; Noon, 67.
BAROMETER, 30.24.
WIND E.N.E.; fine clear sunshiny weather,

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