The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-04 00:00:00

OPERA.

For the production of the established works by the great masters of
every school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
for the first time in this country, engagements have bee* already
pastae With the following eminent artistes :

PRIMI SOP I-U.N.'.
Mde. Grist, and Bide. Persian!,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Steffanini, and
Mdp. Castellan (her first appearance),
WHS.Abart, Mdlle. Anglo Una Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mde. Patellae Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Alboal.
TENOR
Signor itdario, and Signor Salyi,
Signor Laves, Signor Luigi Mei (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and
M. Roger (ef the Academie Royale de Mustque, and of the Opera
Comtque, in
PParisRIMI, hisßA first
SSI BARITONI.this country).
Signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.

pagner Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Cor-
radi-setai, the celebrated
BAS basso, is daily expected).
SO .
Signor Agostino Rovere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Sigucr TagHalloo and Signor Polonini.
Second° Tenore—Signor Soldi (from the Scala).
Director of the Masic, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in_a
future prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and aumerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices—namely, 40 ladies, and 62 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Diaggioal. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
THE BALLET. . _ .

The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. Daring the season the following eminent danseuses
will appear :
aide. Flora Fabbri (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Brost (premiere danseuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
damage of the Academie Royale de Musique In Paris, her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
lbw years), Aldlle. Thierry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. C«-lest Stephan, 31dlle. Henore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Silvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontie, &c.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Promineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appiani (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Reel,,seur de la Danse—M. O'llryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer • Signor Belett,i.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Ces-
tumiere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
_ . _

Engagements are pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for the season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Box-Oka
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
And music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden. dam. 22, 1848.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Us ler the Management ut Mr. 3. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the &:nedy oi.-L6NDON ASSURANCE. Sir
Harcoart Courtly, Mr. Farren ; Charles Courtly, Mr. Howe ; Mark
Meddle, Mr. Rogers; Max Harkaway. Mr. "Tilbury; Cool, Mr.
Brindal ; Mr. Spanker, Mr. Keeley ; Dazzle, Mr. Henry Farren ;
Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nisbat ; Grace Harkaway, Miss Julia
Bennett; Pert, Mrs. Hamby.
After which, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with WHO'S YOUR FRIEND ?
Stags Manager, Mr. Fan en; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web :ter.
d. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Sexes, 155. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Hqrs op.* at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction o: Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Wig Do presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
Tills OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Kaye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Ulennaire,
Callenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
lE lien Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be followed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude wills A NABOB FOR AN HOUR.

Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. , Gallery, Is.
Doors epee at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Save*

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame VestriS.
sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed A CURIOUS CASE. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, L. Murray, I'arselle, Honner, Ilughes, and Mrs. Stirling.
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH. Principal characters by Messrs. 11. Hall, llarley, Ker-
ridge. Madame Yestris, Miss K. Fitzwilliani, and Mrs. Macnamara.
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. liuckstone, and Mrs. Mac.

Diunara.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
bialf-price to any part of the house.
The icew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, Is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The interior of the house has been entirely redesigned by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Cclosseurn.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Oid Bond-street.
3IONS. BOC AGE'S BENEFIT.
THIS EVENING, _ .

'The Entertainments will commence at Dalf-past Seven, with
A new Comedie-vaudeville entitled US VOEU DE JEUNES
FILLE3. M Pichelin, M. Tourillon ; Octave, M. Montnland ,
.Andre, M. Josset ; Cecile, 31d11e. Mara ; Fauchette, Mdlle. Elize
Grange.
After which, Moliere's Comedic! of LE TARTUFFE. La Tartu e,
M. Bocage.
To conclude with LES DEUX MENAGES. Bourdeuil, M. Bocage.
Boxes, stalls, tickets, sad season prosectus, may be had at Mr.
XITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bopnd-stereset.
Boxes, 6s. ; l'it, 3s. Gd.; Amphitheatre, Is. ; Gallery, 2s

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
M. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland• place.
I:4agernant of Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. Davenport, from America.

'I 11 I s P.N I NG
~Villbe Presented Shakspeare's Play of AS YOU LILE IT. Duke.
Mr. Ryder ; Duke Frederick, Mr. Conway ; Jacques, Davenport ;
0" ',lO. Mr. Conway; Ameins, Mr. Barker; Rosalind, Mrs.
3lowatt
Miss Villars ; l'hcebe, Miss Somers; Audrey, Miss
Emma. Stanley.
to conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER. TkM.K ; or, Harlequin and the Feur Seasons.
Dress Circle, ss; B.xes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. F. Davidge, No. 1, Davidge-terrace, Kensington-road,
Surrey.
Under the Management of Mr. Bunn.
THIS EVENING, the Performances will commence with the
Celebrated Opera of

GTJSTAVIJS TILE THIRD.
Gustavus the Third, Mr. F. Vining; Count Ribbing, Mr. llorneas-
tic ; Count de Horn, Mr. Jones ; Col eel .Lidlenhorii, Mr. Rafter ;
Captain Ankerstrorn, Mr. 11. Phillips ; miss Poole ; Madame
.Ankerstrom, Miss. R. Isaacs.
To conclude with a new Pantomime, entitled rtATTLEDOOR and
SIIUTTLECOCK ; or, llarlequist,Trap, 1.1.vt, and Rail.
A distinct entrance Privy private boxes has been made (which
have been re-fitted). e boxes may be had nightly of all the
p:incipal Librarians ; and at the Box-otlize of the Theatre, which is
d . from Tell until Four.
ode" ];axes, es. ; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d.

ROYAL VICTORIA TH EATRE.
TIIIS VING
Will be performed JANE EYRE ; or, the Secrets of Th ,
Manor. Principal characters by Messrs. Hicks, Dale, Searie—iVel
gie, Forman Miss Vincent, Mrs. G. Lee, and Miss BurroughelifiW
To conclude with the grand scholastic and instructive Pantomno.
entitled TIIE WORLD OF WONDERS; or, Harlequin Caxton and
the Origin of Printing, %vial wonderful scenery and decorative ap_
pointments. Clown, Mr. Paul Herring ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morelli ;
Harlequin, M. Lupin° ; Sprite, Signor Molino; Columbine, Male.
Lntllli.
Boxes, is. ; Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 4d. No Half-price to any part
of the house.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

Pr•
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Mr. Batty's performing Elepl
T EVENG,
The Grand Syectacle ofHIS THE: CAMP OF SILESIA.
Entirely new Seems in the Arena, by the talented Artistes of
the Establishment, in the various modes of equestration.
To conclude with a Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime entilttE3.
i !
EIA.IILEQUIN DOCTOR SYNTAX AND HIS DAPPER G
MARE, in which those popular artistes Herr Dentin, Wile' Theo-
dore, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Bradbury, as Harlequin, Columbine,
Blown, and Pantaloon, which will exceed in splendour and elect
all former production-, at the Amphitheatre.,
Belt-oince open from 1l till 5
Acting and mage Itanai;er, Mr. W West.

DEATH OF DR. J'EFFRAY.—Our obituary records
the death of Dr.' James Jeifray, who for theli;
of fifty-seven years, occupied the chair of anatomy period
of
the University of Glasgow, and had reached,
when
he
died, the great age of 89. His death withdraws entirelye
into the depths of the past a generation of learned me
whose names, including those of Young, Jardine, and
Richardson, shed lustre on our university, and are held
in reverence by all who enjoyed the advantage of their
instruction. The professorship of anatomy is in the
gift of the Crown, and is oue of the most lucrative offices
n the university.—Glasgow Chronicle.