The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-29 00:00:00

OPERA.

For the production of the established works by the great masters of
ey ery-school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, end of compositions to be heard
for the first time in this country, engagements have been already
made with the following eminent artistes :
PRIMI SOPRANI.
➢ids. Grisi, and Mde. Persian',
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Steffanini, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),

Mdfle. Corbari, Mdlle. Anglelina Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mde. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Alboni.
TENORI.
Signor Mario, and Signor Sabi,
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Signor Divert, Signjr Luigi Mel Mara Scala, his first appearance

in this country), and
M. Roger (of the Academie Royale de Musique, and of the Opera
Comlque, in Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.
Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Cor-
radi-Setti, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).
BASSO COMICO.
Signor Agostino ROTere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Signor Taglianco and Signor Polonini.
Seconds) Tenore—Signor Soldi (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished profes-ors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in:a
!stare prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
Tho powerful and numerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices— namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglie. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Maggioni. 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. During the season the following eminent danseuses
will appear :

Mde; Flora Fab§ri (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Erussi (premiere danseuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
danseuse of the Academie Royale de Musique in Paris, her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years). Thierry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Langher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearante to this country), Mdlle. Celest Stephan, Mdlle. Honore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. bilvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontie, &c.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Promineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appian' (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisseur de la Danse—M. 0' Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Cos-
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-office
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
aid mush, publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 1848.

TII,EATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Vi ler the Manseement e: Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe ; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Charles Kean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Ran-
dall ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline Axeyott, Mrs. Charles
Kenn ; Maud Mrs. Keeley.
After whi,:b, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy. Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
nus WORLD UNDERGROUND; •r, the Golden Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
f3tage Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
ilexes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.

Dore open. at Half-past Six, Performance to eommence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction o: Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
71111 OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Kaye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Cullenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
V.llen Chiaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
Te be followed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockahot Yeomanry. Principal
sharacters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.

To conclude with a new Farce entitled THE TIPPERARYLE-
wLiCY. Tarnem Green, Mr. Wright; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
;.arty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Cullenford ;
Policeman. Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.. Gallery, Is. . _

Poore *pea at Half•paat Six, Performance to commence at Eleven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Cole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING

will be presented new Congo Drama, entitled THE TRA-
GEDY QUEEN.

After which, a New Fairy Extravagant, eititled TEE GOLDEN
*RANCH.

To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Princlpal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, and Mrs. Mac.

Dross Boxes, is. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, ls. No
salt-price to any part et the house.

The New Boa-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is *pen be the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Igradwell of the Colosseum.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, solo Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland-place.
Madame ANNA THILLON.
THIS EVENING

Will be presented a new and original Operetta, entitled The
TOLTITG GUARD. Don Guzman, Mr. Bodda; Don Alvarez, Mr.
Itarker ; Donna Olmpia, Miss Sara Flower; Estella, Mrdame Anna
Thillon.

After whist', a new comic Drama, called MT SISTER'S SECRET.
To be followed by a new Comic Piece, entitled THE SULTANA.
Belyman, Mr. Ryder ; Damp', Mr. Compton ; Yuseph, Mr. Henry ;
Roxalana, Madame Anna Thillon; Elmira, Miss Villars ; lamella,
Miss Hodson.
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, As.: Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
Last Night bet One of the Engagement of Mons. Bocage.
ON MONDAY EVENING,
Will be performed the admired Comedie-vaudeville of LE VI-
410MTE GIROFLEE.
After which, ECHEC ET MAT. Le Duc d'Albuquerque, M.
Bocage; Philippe IV., M. Montaland ; La Duchess de Sidonia-Ccell,
Ildlle. Baptiste.
*T• conclude with PARTIE A TROIS.
Be:ea, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
MITCHELL'S Royal Library' 33 Old Bond-street.
65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ;AMphitheatre, 31. ; Gallery, 5s

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Leese% Uri. F. Da'ridge, No. 1, Davidge.terrace, Kemingten-read,
urrey.
Under the ManSagement et Mr. Ruin.
THIS EVENING, the performances will commence with the
celebrated Opera of
THZ DAUGHTER OF THE RESIMENT.
Characters by Messrs. H. Phillips, King, Hemcastie, Rafter, Att-
wood. m.Mithen, and Miss Poole.
To conclude with a new Pantomime, entitled BATTLEDOOR aid
SHUTTLECOCK. ; er, Harlequin Trap, Bat, and Ball.
A distinct entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
have been re-fitted). Private boxes may be had nightly of all the
.pen daily from Ten until Four. rinepal Librarians ; and at the Box-Eliza et the Theatre, which is
c'
Is. ; Gallery, 6d.
Boxes, 2s. ;

ROYAL VICTORIA '---- r
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THIS EVENING .
bIDE ; er, the
Will beerformed TELE LIGHTERMAN o
•rphan of Bermondsey. Characters by Ai fII
Ricks, Searle, Forman, Hlggie ; Miss Vincent, ale. Henderson,
B arroughcliffe. Lte• sat Miss
After which DEAREST JOHN.
Te conclude with the grand scholastic and InstractiTe Pantomime
with wonderful sceneang
ry and corative ap-
entitled THAI WORLD OF WONDERS; or, Harlequin e kite. •
he origin of Printing, de
pointments. Clown, Mr. Paul Herring ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morelli -
Harlequin, M. Lupino ; Sprite, Signor Main° ; Colin:Mine, Imo'.
111 tilli .
Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 4d. No Half-price to any part
Boxes, IS. ;
of the house.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

THEATRE
1-Tanager, 11r. William Batty.
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rrovrietor and .
Tremendous hit of Lavater Lee, the r
Mr. Batty's perforMingenEolunephedandouble Leaper, sur-
named the Bounding liall.—The
G mnastic Exercises, in-
grredaitnearyst Juniper
yin the world will
',pea every Evening in his extraordinary
sinding his astounding double leap over twelve horses, a foat unparal-
leled since the days of the celebrated Ireland.
THIS EVENING,
The Grand Spectacle of THE CAMP OF SILESIA.
Entirely new Scents in the Arena, by the talented Artistes of
the Utablishment, in the various modes of equestratton.
To conclude with a Grand Equestrian Cowie Pantomime
E.AItI4.,__EQUIN
''...66. la which those popular artistes Herr Dentin, entitled
DOCTOR SYNTAX ADD HIS DAP3fPdIIERe. GTRhEe.Y.
'IC% Mr.
Anderson, and Mr. Bradbury, as Harlequin, Columbine,
' 4" Pantaloon, which will exceed in splendoer and effect
nil former productions at the Amphitheatre,
Box-office open from 11 till li
. Aug
and 'itage Manager. Mr. W West.

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AYLESBURY, Jex. 28. The adjourned Quarter
Sessions for this county was held yesterday, before Sir
Thomas Aubrey, Bart., Chairman, and a full Bench of
Magistrates. Mr. R. Barker breught forward his motion
for the removal of the Summer Assizes from Bucking.
ham to Aylesbury, which, after a short discussion, was
agreed to without a division, and a committee appointed,
consisting of the Chairman of the Quarter Sessions and
the Members for the county, who are to wait upon the
Home Secretary of State, in order that the necessary
measures may be taken to carry into effect the decision
of the magistrates. The Sessions were then adjourned
i'llEWS.i to the 17th of February, when a special Sessions will be
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p _ held, for the purpose of trying prisoners who have been
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1 ktr;:h..., ," which will take plane early in March, before Chief Barun
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