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

ROYAL PROCLAMATION.

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

Scene IL THE DRACHM'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
iluartess ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being qufts finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep Tour eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
only elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shllllng pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Seen• 9. GRAND HALL or CHIVALRY.—How R. 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 CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
ERR'S SHop.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Faini ies furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Lies to the Clown's head.

Scene 11. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
cno 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 lIIIRSEET GBOIIND.—" 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 ♦ND TAIL:3I3'9 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. INTERIOR OF ♦ND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for th• Million. Magic Cards. How to "cut and shuille."
Jack in ih• Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."

Scene 15. fait STATUS Al IT la ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park.
serner.

Scene 14. Tn STATUE ♦e IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HA.YmAREET.
Under the' Management of Mr. B. 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 Pand will perform the Overtures, "La
Itayathre," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

After which the new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
('aurtington, Mr. Holl ; Sir Arthur Lovel, Mr. Howe ; Szoreup,
Buckstone ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup,
'digs Julia Bennett.

Ts conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
tailed the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
relights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Jiss P. Horton.
Dirs. L. B. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

TILESTRE 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 Albeit
Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
meters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining.
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollilge, 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. Join' Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Ceaier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, MISS Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UIDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celesta, Mrs. Yates; Messrs.:Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
V. Smith, &c.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
J.,hu Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hantons, 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. P. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullentord, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will lea pa. 4rmed a Drama, in two acts, called BLANCHE DE
TALMT. ilia characters will be supported by Messrs. Granby,
M. Hughes, J. Yining, A. Cowell, Homier; Mrs. Stirling, and Mrs.
B. Flushes.

After which, a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVIN. MAIDS OF MUNlsiti ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Beliejamb, Mr. Leffler; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
3. osdos, Mr. Campton ; Baron Bristlet.ach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
11 r. Honner ; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
B. Honer, Hincks, 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 perlbrm " The Ame-
rican 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. H. Marshall ;
Ci Aril, Mr. Flezmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will 'be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
eartigny ; Valere, M. Langeval ; Ergaste, M. Lucian; Artiste,
Fi ere de Sganarelle, M. Dorgebret ; Un Commlssalre, M. Masquil-
lier ; Uii Notaire, M. Pagenier ; Isabelle, Mademoiselle Angelo;
121onor, Madame Fouquet ; Lisette, Mdlle. Klein.
Atter which (tor the last time), the Vaudeville, called LE CO-
IiEDIEN D'ETAMPES. Dorival, 3f. Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE.
Pique-
Assiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 25. Doors opened at
h'ef-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Tt is respectfully airlounced that this Inimitable Entertainment
Wit be repeated TO-M 4 )RROW EVENING, and continued every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ; and, in compliance with nu-
merous applications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PER-
FoRM,A.NCE THIS MORNING, commencing at half-past Two
lock.

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THE MIRROR FOR JANUARY, contains,
(with numerous Illustrations,)

THE MISER'S WILL.
An English Tale. By PERCY B. ST. JOHN.
1. The History of Philosophy. 3. The Prophecy; a Tale of Cra-
2. The Legend of Lady Artfrud. 1 cow.
4. Education in Greece.
THE DEATH WATCH. .
By JOHN OXENFORD.
5. Habakkuk Salanbacha, the 10. The New Year, two Pieces.
Merchant of Jericho. By Frances Brown and
6. Cinderella. By Fanny E. Fanny E. Lacey.
Lacey. It. The Eagle's Nest. By the
7. General Demetrius Kalergi. Editor.
K. Life Insurance. 12. The Christmas Books.
9. Mrs. M'Quicken. By Frances
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ilort of General Meeting, review!,
I, &c., the College of Preceptors.
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NATIONAL PROVIDENT INSTITUTION,
No. 48, Gracechurch-street, London, for Mutual Assurance
on Lives, Annuities, &c.
Enrolled under the Acts of Parliament relating to Friendly Societies.

DIRECTORS.
SAMUEL HAYHURST LUCAS, Esq., Chairman.
WILLIAM CASH, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Chas. Pritchett RoustUhl, Esq. Robert Ingham, Esq.
Jol,n Bradbury, Esq. Charles Lushington, Esq.
Thomas Castle, Esq. John St. Barbs, Esq.
William M. Christy, Esq. Samuel Smith, Esq.
John Felthant, Esq. I William Tyler, Esq.
Thomas Hodgkin, M.D.

MEDICAL DIRECTORS.
J. T. Conquest, M.D., F.L S. Thomas Bevan, M.D., F.L.S.
TRUSTEES.

William Cub, Esq. Samuel H. Lncaa, Esq.
John Feltham, Esq. I Samuel Smith, Esq.
BANKERS-11min. Brawn, Janson, and Co.
SoLlClToits—Messrs. Hardwick and Davidson.
CONSQL7ING Acruaar —Charles Ansell, Esq., F.R.S.

REPORT OF '_THE DIRECTORS FOR 1846, PRESENTED TO
THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS,
HELD AT THE LONDON TAVERN, BISHOPSGATE-STREET,
DEC. 16, 1846 ;
CHAALES LUSHINGTON, Esq., in the Chair.
The return of another Anniversary of this Institution &fords the
Directors the gratificaction of laying before their fellow Members a
highly satisfactory Report, showing not only a large Increase of Busi-
ness during the past year, but exhibiting in its various details the
prosperous condition of the Institution, far exceeding that of any
former period.

It is with feelings of lively satisfaction that the Directors con-
gratulate the Members at large on the high reputation the Institution
holds in public estimation, and on the extensive sphere of usefulness
it has already attained, including, as it now does, 4,372 Members.
This number comprises Members residing in all parts of the country,
and there is every prospect of the number being progressively in-
creased as the benefits of the Society become more and more widely
realized, so that at no distant day it may fully accompish the design
of its founders, in proving itself a truly National Provident
Institution.

In the course of the year just terminated, the large number of
1,00.5 Policies have been issued, the Annual Premiums on which
amount to 18,4411. ss. 3d. ; and 128 Proposals for Life Assurance
have been declined as ineligible.
The accounts have, as usual, been made up to the 20th November
tact ; and from the Auditors' Report, the Capital Stock of the
Society on that day appears to be 299,6751. 12s. 4d., being an in-
crease since last year of 55,2141. 19s. ld.
The Annual Income is now 88,9401. Bs. 2d.

The claims paid on account of deaths during the year amount to
15,0001. Is. 4d.
At the close of the ensuing year the assets and liabilities will be
investigated by Charles Ansell, Esq., Actuary to the Institution,
for the purpose of apportioning such surplus funds as may have ac-
crued since the last division of profits in 1842 ; and, from the large
increase of business since that period, the directors entertain sanguine
expectations of a satisfactory result.
The following statement shows the prtSgress of the institution since

its commencement:—

No. of
Policies
issued.

6556

X a. d.
8,021 12 2
14,600 0 0
19,934 19 4
25,497 4 2
31,051 10 10
36,357 1 4
39,360 9 7
44,219 17 0
5i,037 9 2
70,819 14 5
88,940 8 2

The gratifying result of the valuation of the liabilities and assets
of the Institution made in November, 1842, is exemplified in the fol-
lowing Instances, exhibiting the profit assigned to Policies which had
►een in existence from one to seven years:—

. ; • . . .
. . ,d • Reduction Equal to a
Reduction
c 4 rs ',.; e tt j Ii `....' In Pre-
ti CO :q 5 tg. -3,',... mium in pore
cent.
..6. ..4s. 4 ,-, at.., lieu of Original
A.~A
Tears. Years. ' X. X. s. d.'€... d.I X. s. d.
7 59 1,900 163 11 06300127 17 2 44
7 46 1,000 115 12 0 40 1 8, 16 3 i 40
7 33 2,0001177 10 0541820 11 6 39
7 32 500 44 70f13 2 11 6 1 4 39
6 62 2,000,227 19 0 97 11 8' 34 5 10 35
6 60 1,000 106 5 f 45 19 10 18 10 7 34
6 31 500 37 201217 6, 42 8 32
5 51 1,000 91 3 0 47 2 61 13 6 4 28
5 41 2,000 146 13 0 69 10 0: 18 11 0 26
5 30 600 37 2 0 15 8 0; 4 1 2 26
4 42 SOO 28 19 0 17 12 1 313 3 20
4 28 1,000 46 14 0 24 3 4 4 16 5 19;;
3 46 800 37 8 0 31 18 8 418 10 15%
3 25 2,000 G 9 6 0 44 3 0 6 14 11 15
2 63 3,000 140 15 0224 15 0 23 11 7 14:%
2 26 300 11 11 01 11 10 01 2 6 9N,
1 42 2,000 26 14 0 70 8 4 3 3 9 44

Membe
are remin
that time.

:rs whoce Premiums become due on the Ist of January next,
deli that the same must be paid within thirty days from

!at Diyision of Profits will be made up to the 20th of No'rem

The .Ne:
her, 1847.
Copies i
obtained a
Deeembi

of the last report, and every other Information, may be
it the Office, or of the Agents In the country.
er 23, 1846. JOSEPH MARSH, Secretary.

TO COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
A HOUSE, with an Established Trade in the Country, Is
open to an Engagement with a TRAVELLER of first-rato business
habits.

Address J. P., at Mr. Deacon's, 21, Walbrook.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE

IllEssit§.-LAidlib and Co:, RAILWAY
MARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &C.
take place every TUESDAY and FEnsAy. at One o'clock, at the
Oall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfidly
-equested to be addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
orerious to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
nrwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds Imme-
layely disposed .1 according to instructions.

Clad of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London.

fiE WEATHEIt—SuN OFFICE, DECEMBER 30.
i'ItERMOMETER, Lowest, 27; Highest, 39 ; Noon, 32,
BAROMETER. 30.61 —WIND E., fine.

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