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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The public is most respectfully informed, that this Fstabliehment
will Open for the season TO-MORROW (SATtRDAT), Oct. 3d, 1846,
and that, daring the recess, the most extensive alterations have been
made in every part of the Theatre ; the entire gas apparatus has un-
dergone a thorough renovation, and a New Front Drop has been
painted expressly by Mr. Grieve and numerous assistants.
The Entertainments will commence with Benedict's popular Opera
of THE CRUSADERS. Bohemond, Mr. Harrison; Raymond, Mr.
Borrani; William, Mr. Weiss ; Hassan, Mr. Stratton ; Ismael, Mr.
Ring; Almer, Miss Romer; Iseult, Miss Rainforth.
After which will be produced a new Ballet, in two acts, entitled THE
OFFSPRING OF FLOWERS. In which Messrs. Howell, Bretin,
Theodore, Mdlle. Fabbri, Madame Theodore, and Mdlle. Adele will
perform.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre, the interior
and exterior of which have, during the recess, been thoroughly re-
paired, re-painted, and ornamented, is now Open for the Season.
THIS Will be performed eolman's Comedy ofEVENING. THE POOR GENTLE-
MAN. Sir R. Bramble, Mr. W. Farren ; Frederick, Mr. Hudson ;
Lieut. Worthington, Mr. Stuart; Dr. 011apod, Mr. Webster; Stephen
Harrowby, Mr. linekstone; Humphrey Dobbins, Mr. Rogers; Miss
Lucretia Mactab, Mrs. Glover; Emily Worthington, Miss Fortescue.
After which a new Farce, called THE FORTUNE HUNTER ;
or, A Morning at Margate. Captain Mountgarret, Mr. Hudson ;
Griffin, Mr. Tilbury; Bompas, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss Griffin, Mrs.
W. Clifford.
To eonclude with the popular Farce, entitled LEND ME FITE
SHILLINGS. Mr. Golightly, Mr. Buckstone ; Capt. Phobbs, Mr.
Tilbury ; Mrs. Captain Phobbs, Miss Tel bin.
Box-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction of
Mr. T. Archer, Box Bookkeeper.

TIIF.ATRE ROYAL, . NDF.R THE MANAGEMENTLYCEUM OF MRS. KE
Third Week of a New Comic Drama. The New Grand Fairy Bur-
lesque Extravaganza, entitled " The Magic Horn," having been,
on each occasion of its representation, received throughout with
the most cordial marks of approbation and delight by crowded and
fashionable audiences, is, in consequence, respectfully announced
for repetition every Evening till further notice.
THIS EVENING
The performances will commence with a New Comic Drama,
TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Principal characters by
Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, and Keeley; Mrs. Woollidge, Mrs. A.
Wigan, Miss lucks, Miss Tnrner, Miss Howard, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a New Grand Operatic, Melodramatic, Romantic,
!airy Brzle,que Extravaganza, founded on the Opera of " Oberon,"
entitled 711 E. MAGIC HORN. Principal characters by Messrs.
F. Mathews, A. Wigan, Kinlich, Collier, Yarnold, Bender, Silver,
Richards, and Keeley; Miss Keeley, Miss ViLars. Miss Fairbrotll7,
Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Arden, Miss Forster, Miss Laidlaw, Miss
Bromley, Miss Howard, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conch.ile with TO mulgoNs ABOUT TO MARRY.

ITILATIIE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS F.VENINO
Will he presented a new domastie drama, entitled EUGENE.
CLAIRCIELE ; or, The New Found Home. Frederick Stan-
more, Mr. ; Mr. Rug'eigh, Mr. Cullefford ; Toffcy, Mr. rain
Bedford ; Hugh Matlock, Mr. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Torrey, Mrs. F.
Matthews ; Faiecnia Nta,larne Celeste.
To he followed by the popular Farce, entitleq, DID YOU EVEI:
SEND I: WIFE TO CAMBERWELL. ? Chesterfield Ilorpy.
bun, Mr. Wrl Lt ; Isaac Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs.
Matthews ; Tloneybrm. Miss Emma Harding.
To conclude with the Mythological Burlesque Extravaganza, de.
nominated "ME JUDGM EN r OF PA ,IS; or, The Pas de r.:p.
pins. The characters rersoitated by SeibY. 0. Smith, Olen
naire. Lindon, Ware, Butler, Williamson, Aldridge, Mitehenson
Alderson, Ryan, W.ight, Paul Bedford ; Miss Ellen Chaplin,
Taylor, Miss Harrison, iss Simpson, Mrs. F. Matthews, &c.

I RINCESS'S THEATRF„ OAFORD-bTREF.T,
THIS EVENING

Will he performed a new Drama. in three acts, entitle.] CLA-
RISSA HARI .OWE. lovela,e, i',. :Mathews ; jack .Macdonald,
Mr. Hughes; Joseph, lir. °ahem. ; Clarisga Harlow*, Mrs. Stirling.
To be followed by a New Comic Drama, in Three Acts, entitled
LOVE'S TELEGRAPH. Count Theodore, 11r. J. Vining; Anhui
de Solberg, Mr. C. Mathews; Baron rumpernickel, Mr. Compton.
To conclude with a new Farce, called TOO MANY CGOKS.
SPOIL THE. EROTII. In which Messrs. Compton, Oxberry,
Granby; Miss E. Stanley, &c., will perform.

STRAND THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Davidson.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new historical Tragedy, enti'lecl T 11,:
MAID OF WARSAW. Ulric Sobieski, Mr. Gregory; Brutanon.
Mr. Waldron ; Werter, Mr. Carle ; Cloton, Mr. Grafton ; Catoff,
Mr. Attwood ; Eva, Mrs. Percy; Zeta, Miss M. Glover.
To he followed by the Farce, entitled THE BLUE DEVILS.
To conclude with rhaksperc's Tragedy of TIIE MERCHANT
OF VENICE. Shylock, Mr. Gregory; Rassnnio. Mr. Rivers; Gm-
tiano. Mr. Grafton ; Lanncelot (yobbo, Mr. Attwood ; Salanio, Mr.
Carlo; Portia, Mrs. Percy; Nerissa, Miss Dorrington ; Jessica.
Miss M. Glover.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed Shakspere's Tragedy of MACBETH. Macbeth,
Mr. Macready ; Macduff, Mr. Cooper ; Banquo, Mr. Murray ; He-
cate, Mr. Neville; First Witch, Mr. Saville; Second Witch, Mr.
Webb ; Lady Macbeth, Mrs. Ternan.
To conclude with the in'elesting :Melodrama of JONATHAN
BRADFORD. The principal characters by Messrs. Sayble, Hesiop,
Neirille, Webb, Pelham, Tyndall, Lewis ; Mrs. E. F. Saville,
Miss Terry, &c.
Box-office open from eleven till four o'clock.

AciTLEY'n ROY AL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
LAST WEEK BUT ONE OF THE SIMMER gEASON.
Patronised by her iHost Gracious Majesty the Queen, Ptinct
Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the Princess Royal. Unabated
attraction. " The Merchant's Steed" still continues his trium-
phant course.

THIS EVENING
Will he performed the popular Drama of TIIE STEED OF SY.
RACUSE ; or, Damon's Flight. Damon, Mr. J. Harwood; Pythias,
Mr. J. Dale ; Calanthe, Mrs. M. Brooks. Assisted by the na-
morons Company, double Stud, &c.
After which, new and popular SCENES of HORSEMANSHIP,
by the extensive troupe of Foreign and British Artistes.
The whole to conclude with the laughable Afterpisce, called
BURIED ALIVE.
Box -oilice open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at seven o'clock.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Great success of the p3wertbl attractions at this Theatre.—" Breakers
Ahead," nightly received with load cheers of approbation. Roars
of laughter at the new burlesque of " Hamlet."
Will be performed a powerful and highly Interesting Nautical
Drama, entitled BREAKERS AHEAD ; or, ♦ Seaman's Log.
Luke, Mr. C. J. Bird; Allan, Mr. Florrington (first appearance In
London) ; Capt. Oakum, Mr. Archer; Black Graham, Mr. Searle ;
Barnaby, Mr. Forman ; Amy Graham, Miss Vincent.
After which, the Burlesque of HAMLET. Istrimlucing parodies
on all the popular airs of the day. liamlet, Mr. Forman;
Ghost, Mr. Searle; King, Mr. Rance ; Polonius, 315. Howard;
Osric, Mr. Burton ; Queen, Mr. Cooke ; Ophella, Miss L. Pearce.
To conclude with TIIF. RAVEN'S ; or, The Bride of the
Grave. Edith Grey, Mrs. H. Vining.

111 THE WEATHER.—Sur OFFICE, OCTOBER 2.
TiITRITOWITER, Lowest, 55; Highest. 64 ; Noon, 62.
BAROWITER, 29 82.—Wriin W., rain.

mGH WATER AT LONDON-BRUME THIS DAY.
Morning .. 27 minutes after 11. f Evening .. 56 !minutes after 11

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