The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-16 00:00:00

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PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVEN ING.-
Will be performed an original romantk; Opera, in three parts,
entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
" Glselle." The principal characters personified by Miss tleorgiana
Smithson, 3Ess Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. Hill, Homier,
Perm &c:
After which an entirely new Comic Drama, entitled THE TWO
RAINBOWS.
To conclude with Coldsmith's carnedy of SHE STOOPS TO
CONQUER. 5k Charles Marb.w, Mr. iVytir. ; Young Marlow, Mr.
Vining; Liaracastle, Mr. (irauby ; Tony l_rutioiLiti, Mr. Compton ;
Hastings, Mr. noxti:; ; Dig,,,,ry, Mr. CowelE ; =
sat ihmicastle, :‘lll4.
Nrr. " 'Frs. Ilardcastle, Mrs. Foshro::e.

FRE.NCII i•LAYs. -ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Mr. lIITCHELL begs to announce, that the Rehearsal of Scribe's
Play of BERTR NND ET RATON having been Int,rrupted by the
aidisposition of Mdlle. BROHAN, it h 58been found Impossible io
produce that Piece this Evening ; in consequence of which there
Will be no Performance be:ore Friday nest.
Wednesday, December 16.

ETHIOPIAN. SERENADERS, ST. .J.VMES'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 TO-MORROW EVENING, Dee. 17.- and of continuing the
same every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evening, during the
Christmas holidays. .
The programme will include " Oki Joe," " Lucy Neal," " The
Coloured Fancy Ball." "My skiff is on the shore," and the cele-
brated Ra 'road Overture. Various Novelties are in rehearsal.
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.

iJAVID4.3I.I', ROYAL stritßEY IHE ~TRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
Will be
THIS EVENING
performed ABELARD AND HELOISE. The cha-
racters will be supported by the principal talent of the Company.
After which a Comic Ballet d'Actlon, called " L'AMOUR ET LA
TOME. In which Mdlle. Theodore and the Deulin family will
appear.
The Infant Sable Wonders and Negro Melcallsts will sing their
favourite Songs.
To conchuic with the popular Drama of LORD DARNLEY.

ASTLE Y ')I 1..A1 RE
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 Equilibrlst, &c.
Will be THIS EVENINGtitled THE DE performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
ON HORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit. InM which Mrs. Batty and the Equestrian Ladies will
appear on their trained steeds.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude 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 lorward a Grand Comic
Equestrian Pantomime, produced on a lavish scale of splendour,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES or, Har:equin and the Rob-
ber's Cave.
Box-office open from eleven till flva o'clock.—Doors open at six
ant c)mmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ALARMING FIRE AT BERMONDSEY.—Last night,
shortly after eleven o'clock, a fire broke out in the pre-
mises, belonging to Mr. Olney, fellmonger, in Upper
Russell-street, Bermondsey. The flames were first dis-
covered by a policeman. An instant alarm was raised,
and information sent to the engine stations. In the
course of a few minutes the parish engine, with several
others, arrived. There being plenty of water cn the
premises, a couple of the engines were taken within the
gates of the works, and by leading the hose up the stair-
case the firemen were enabled to discharge copious
streams of water upon the flames, by which means the
furthers of
of the fire was stayed, but it was past
twelve o'clock before the firemen had succeeded in en-
tirely extinguishing the flames ; by that period the dry-
theing stove, three floors E
ver was nearly burnt out, and
wool loft adjoining seely d
the fire could not be aseertained.amaged. The
Cause of
, VatArrigielun ArrLza.Yesterday the un-
us
.• • •at this sea!on
.of a sale of West India
; • at keeling und Hurst's, m 3"..
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_llla.il Packet__ T_ay. There were
about 5O of. terrn,-2 13;rfl'3 and in eery
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MISS AUSTEN'S WORKS —Sense and Sensibility. Emma, Mans-
field Park, Sorthange. Abbey and Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice.
In 5 `•ols. neatly bound and embellished. 1!. 109.

SELF-CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE. By Mrs. BRUNT()
Two vols neatly bound and embellished. 12s.

MISS EDGEWORTH'S HELEN. fn one vol. neatly bound and
embellished. 6s.

.LX 11.
MARRIAGE, INHERITANCE, and DESTINY. In three vine,
neatly bound and embellished.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

RAILWAY sIIARES BY PUBLIC
mEssus. LAM()ND and Co., .itziLIVAT
SHARE AUCTIONEERS. beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support and patrosiage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway shares, &c.
take place TUE4DAY and Famar. at One o'clock, at the
[Tail of i'4.rlmerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, conttining instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
tequested to bo addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
Previous to their being offered ; ani advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, an t the proceeds imme-
diately disposed of according, to instrt:ctions.
Odlccs. Hall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street. London.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter; Morliere,
Mr. Horncastle ; La Valliere, Mr. Gall ; Ardenford, Mr. Harrison ;
Mal-s. Pr opus, Mr. Harley; Madame Corinne, Miss-Romer ; Grisette,
Miss Eebecca Isaacs ; Frivole, Mrs. Ilughes.
After the Opera, will be presented a new grand Ballet, called
THE WAGS OF WAPPING (performed, at the Academic Royale'
Paris, under the title of " Betty:') In which will appear !Sidles
Sophie Fuoco, Louise, Benart, Madame Giubilei ; MM. Iluguct,
Adrien, Paul, Tell ; Messrs. Howell, Priorson, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
.10H71rq.-,e.-ricaaentirelv now c. 0....
During the evening the 1-3-arid - de Bronze ;" " The Annett " (Polka); " Czarinain
tazourica);
Douro " (Wal V
zer); and a New Overture.
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After which an original Comedy, entitled LOOK.
13'A'nE :
LEAP; or, Wooings and Weddings. Mr. oddngton, Mr. W.
Farren ; Mr. Rashleigh, Mr. Hudson ; 3te. Vere,
S. Holl ; Mr. Brandon, 5, r. Howe;Mr Hardman,,mr. Rogers ; Jack Spriggs,
Mr. Webster; T( m mr. unastene ; Miss Brown, Mrs Glover; Ciaribel Oddfrigton, DatssFortescue; Mary Oddington, Miss
P. Horton ; Elinor Mortimer, Mrs. Yarnold ; Fanny Hartman,
Miss Julia Bennett.
To conc4zde with a Comic Drama, entitled USED UP. Sir
Charles Coldstream, Mr. Webster; Mary, Miss Julia Bennett ; Lady
Clutterbtzek, airs. Hamby.
Ilox-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction of
Mr. T. Archer, Boa Book-keeper.

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THEATBE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be 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, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and. Mrs. Laws.
After Which, the Drama of TIIE CABIN BOY. Monsieur Henri,
Mr. Worrell ; Monsieur Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ; Coquin Ballandier,
Mr. Munyard ; Largarcettc, Mi. Bedford ; Julien, Madame Celeste;
Clara, Mrs. Emsley.
To conclude with a Terpsichorean Burletta, call d POWDER AND
BALL; or, St. Tibbs's Eve. Principal characters by Messrs. Lam-
bert, Worrell, Wright. Munyard, Mrs. Matthew, Miss Woolgar, and
Miss Brooks.