The Sun.
London, England, 1848-12-06 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
Manager, Mr. BITNN.
GENERAL REDUCTION OF PRICES.

The repeated representations that have been mad eto the manage-
Meat respecting a reduction of prices, in order to meet the exigencies
of the.times, have led to its present adoption. In complying with so
general an expression of public feeling, it is only accessary to state
that precisely the same character of performance will be given, sup-
ported by the same artistes, and aided by all the gorgeous parapher-
nalia of the establishment, presenting a series of attractions on a
admission suitable to all classes, without any precedent in so
aTheatre.

SCALE OF ADMISSION.
Dress Circle in the Grand Tier Six Shillings.
First Circle • •••• • • • . Five Shillings.
Upper Boxes. .......• ••• • • • Four Shillings.
Pit ..... Ralf-a-Crowe.
Lower Gallery ...... •••••• .. One Shilling and Sixpence.
Upper Gallery One Shilling.
Private /loxes, One and Two Guineas; Stalls, Seven Shillings.

Half-price at Nin e O' clock.'
Dress Circle, 3s. ; Ntrst Circle, 2s. 6d. ; Upyer Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,
2s. 6d.; Lower Gallery, 15. ; Upper Gallery, 60.

THIS tVENLNG,
The EnterAinmenta will commence with a Grand Opera, entitled

QUEN TIN DUR WARD.
Luis the Eleventh, Mr. Borrani ; Charles the Bold, Mr. H. Corti;
Louis, Mr. Herberte ; Ludovic Lesly, Mr. W H. Payne ; Quentin
Durward, Mr. W. Harrison ; the Princess Jean, Miss Messent ; the
Countess Isabelle of Croye, Mrs. D. King.

To conclude with a Grand-Ballet, entitled
THIS DEVIL TO PAY.

Doors open at Half-past Six, performance to commence at Seven.
The Box-office is open from Ten till Five, under the direction of
Mr. John Parsons.

THEATRE RqTAL, HAYMARSE'r.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre has, during
the recess, undergone very extensive repairs and alterations and the
whole re-decorated.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE WIFE'S SECRET. Sir Walter Amyott,
Mr. Charles Kean ; Lady Eveline Amyott, Mrs. Charles Kean.
After which, an entirely new aad original Comedy, entitled THE
KNIGHT OF ARVA. The Knight of Arva, Mr. Hodson ; the
Princess Marina. Miss Reynolds.
To conclude with the Farce of DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Betsy, Mrs. Keeley.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
under the direction of Madame Celeste.
During the Recess this Theatre has been entirely re-decorated, the
original designs by Digby Wyatt, Esq., executed by Mr. Sang.
new Stage, Curtain, Act Drop, and Chandelier. An approved sys-
tem of Ventilation, &c., &c. The Private Boxes enlarged, Backs
added to the Seats, and Stalls rendered more comfortable.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed ST. MARY'S EVE. A Story of the Solway.
Torn Beggs, Mr. Wright ; Madeline, Madame Celeste.
To be followed by THE ENCHANTED ISLE. Alonzo, Mr. Paul
Bedford ; Prospero, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ariel, Madame Celeste.
After which a new Farce called SLASHER AND CRASHER.
Mr. Slasher, Mr. Wright ; Mr. Crasher, Mr. Paul Bedford.
To conclude with JOHN JONES. Guy Gsedluck, Mr. _Lambert ;
Eliza Melton, Miss E. Chaplin.

so-TAL LYCMJM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madam.: Vestria.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mry he - s.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE MERRY WIVES 0 WINDSOR. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Granby, F. Matthews, C. liathewsi, Cooper, Bel-
Ingham, Meadows, Selby, Hall, Binge, honor.. F. Cooke, Charles,
Miss Marshall, Madame Vestris, Mrs. Yates, MI ;s N. Fitzwilliam,
and Mrs. Macnamara.
To conclude with an APPEAL TO THE I ÜBLIC.
Dress i;oxes, 33.; Upper Boxes, ; Pit, 2. ; Gallery, is. No
half-price to any part cf the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington, sr, e t, is open to the
public every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THE...VD.:
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
Daring the Recess this Theatre has been re-decorated and embel-
lished in a superb and costly manner ty Mr Hurwitz. A new Chan-
delier has been fitted, and the best arranz, men is have been nude for
the due Ventilation of the Theatre, and the coauJrt and convenience
Of the audience.

THIS ETENING,

Will be performed a new Ballad Opera, entitled ROBIN GOOD-
FELLOW.

After which, a new Farm, entitled THE MODEL COUPLE, in
which Messrs. Oxberry, G. Cooke, Mrs. Selby, and Miss E. itanley
will perfrm.
To be followed by a New DIVERTISSEMENT.
To conclude with the Farce, entitled HIS FIRST PECCADILLO.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
HUMBOLTON'S SERENADERS.

This celebrated Troupe, whose performances hare excited univer-
sal admiration throughout the United States, will COMMENCE a
short Series of their popular ETHIOPIAN ENTERTAINNENT at
the above Theatre THIS EVENING, December 6, to be continued
every Evening during the week.

Tile Prograinme ',Will include a variety of original Songs, Glees,
&e., entirely new to this country, written and eomposed expressly
for this company.
Doors open at Eight, the Entertainments to commence at Half-
past Eight.

Boxes, 43. ; Pit, 2s. Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Li
brary, 33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box. office of the Theatre.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communication can be attended to twless autheati
cated by the name and address of the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—SuN OFFICE, DECEMBER 6.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 39; Highest, 47; Noon, 49
BARCMETER, 29.28.—W1ND S.W.; hazy weather.

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