The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-30 00:00:00

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

" Who'll kill the dragon ? " Or me he shall gorge ;
I
I, says St. George, l'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the "Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

scene S. THE DRAGON'S ITACNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLTY.—
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarter's ;" bow St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
Only eleya:es St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilling pieces" cf England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HAL/. OF CDIVALRY.—How St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
In New Characters.

Harlequin.... Mr. Howell, I C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN eVRIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
Ilut's SlD:W.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Familes furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
]lies to the Clown's head.

Scene I I. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—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 for
" 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. listiratoa or BRITISH 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. Tax STATug AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.
Scene 16. Tay STATUE AS IT Wes; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
tinder the Management of Mr. IL Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Foljambe, Mr. Stuart ; Lichen,
Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buck-
stone ; Harwood, Mr. Howe ; Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary Ryland; Miss Fortescue ; Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Bond will perform the Overtures, "La
Bayadere," " Italiana in Alerts," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

after which the new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
Courtington, Mr. Doll ; Sir Arthur Lovel, Air. Howe ; Szereup,
Mr. Buckstone ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup,
Miss Julia Bennett.

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Mimi Julia Bennett.

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THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS 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 Albert
Smith, Esq., called TIIE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
*actere by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. 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, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown, Mr.
I'. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, air. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

TH EATKE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS ITENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs.:Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Ilanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which 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. I'. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be pwormed a Drama, in two acts, called BLANCHE DE
YALMY. Iho characters will be supported by Messrs. Granby,
H. Hughes, J. Vining, S. Cowell, Honner ; Mrs. Stirling, and Mrs.
H. Hughes.
After which, a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNICH ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejamly,, Mr. Leffler ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn ; cornet
Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Homier ; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
Z. HOnner, flincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Arne,
Clean Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE ;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flesmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Rill be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarello, M,
Corti ; Valera, M. Langeval ; Ergaste, M. Lucian ; Artiste,
Prue de Sganarelle, M. Dorgebret ; Un Commissaire, M. Masquil-
lier ; Un Notaire, M. l'agenier ; Isabelle, Mademoiselle Angela;
)lsonor, Madame Fouquet ; Lisette, Mdlle. Khin.
After which (for the last time), the Vaudeville, called LE CO-
MEDIES D'ETAMPES. Dorival, M. Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Aasiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, 69. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, Is.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETIIIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
It is respectfully announced that this Inimitable Entertainment
will be repeated TO-MORROW EVENING, and continued every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ; and, in compliance with nu-
merous applications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PEE-
BORMANCE THIS MORNING, commencing at half-past Two
o'Clock.