The Sun.
London, England, 1851-02-25 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE!!
1851.
The following outline of the arrangements for the Season is re-
tflilly submitted to the nobility, subscribers, and patrons of the
Opera. It is presented with the confident hope that the successful
exertions made may be considered not unworthy of the forthcoming
brilliant Season, and of the high reputation and character of her
Xelesty's Theatre.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.
Soprani of high merit, who will appear for the first time in
England, are—
Mdlle. CAROLINE DUPREZ
(Of the Italian Opera, Paris) ;
Mdlle. ALAYMO
(Of the Pergola, Florence,
Madam an
BARd pBIE RrincipE al Theatres of Italy); and
e NINI
Of the Royal Theati eof Turin, the Pergola, Florence, and all the
principal Theatres of Italy) ;
Mdlle. FELLER, Mdlle. ZAGNOLL
The following artistes have been re-engaged :
Madame SONTAG,
Mdlle. PARODI,
Madame GIULIANI,
Mdlle. IDA BERTRAND, and
Madame FIORENTINI
(Who appeared at the close of last season).
As agapment has also been made, for a limited number Of nights,
with
Mdlle. ALBONI.
Signor GARDONI,
Signor SCOTT' (his first appearance),
Mr. SIMS REEVES, and
Signor CALZOLARI,
Signor COLLETTE,
Signor FERRANTI
oar the Italian Opera, Paris, his first appearance),
Signor SCAPLNI
(Of the Italian Opera, Paris, his first appearance),
Signor F. LABLACHE,
Signor LORENZO,
Signor CASANOVA
(Of the Italian Opera, Paris, his first appearance), and
Signor LABLACHE.
Other arrangements of great interest are in progress.
DIENCTOR. OP THL MCSIC AND CONDUCTOS,
M. BALFE.
Leader of the Orchestra •• • TOLBEQUE.
Leader of the Ballet ........ M. NADAUD.
Maitre de Chant des Chceurs.. • . •• Herr GANZ.
Great care has been used in the selection of the Orchestra.
The effect of the Choruses will be increased by the addition of
several
CHORISTERS FROM GERMANY.
The but founded hopes are entertained that M. MEYERBEER
will- superintend the production of a
NEW GRAND OPERA,
on which the great composer is at present engaged. The Opera
will comprise some of the most interesting Melodies of
THE CAMP DE SILIESIE.
An entirely NEW GRAND OPERA, composed by M. TFIALBERG,
the Libretto by M. Scribe, will shortly be produced ; and
A NEW OPERA, by M. AUBER,
ALBON now composing expressly for
Mdlle. I. •
A POSTHUMOUS WORK of DONIZETTI has likewise been
secured.
Various Novelties, in addition to the most admired works of the
16pertoire, will be produced on a scale of completeness adapted to
She brilliant season of 1851.
Madame FIORENTINI
yllll appear at the Opening of the Theatre in Auber's opera of
GASTAVUS.
Mdlle. CAROLINE DUPREZ
Will appear the first week In ApriL
Madame SONTAG
Wlll appear immediately after Easter.
Mdlle. ALAYMO
Will also appear immediately after Easter,
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mdlle. C IRLOTTA. GRIM,
Mdlle. AMALIA. FERRARIS,
Mdlle. MARIE TAGLIONI,
Mdlle. PETIT STEPHAN,
Meedlles. Tedeachi, Mathilde, Allegrini, their first appearance;
3feedlles. Rosa, Ausnndon, Julienne, Lamoureux, Lucille, Emilie,
and Jenny Paacales. And
Mille. CAROLINA ROSATI,
M. PAUL TAGLIONI.
M. GOSSELIN, M. CHARLES,
And a numerous
CORPS DE BALLET,
Selested from the French, Spanish, Mungarian, Italian, and English
Corps de Ballet. The libretto of a
NEW GRAND POETICAL BALLET,
To be produced early in the season, has been supplied by
M. DE ST. GEORGES.
It will include the whole available talent of the ballet; aid to give
every effect to its production, an engagement has been effected
with the greatest dramatic mime of Italy,
Mdlle. 3fONTI.
Maitre de Ballet,
df. PAUL TAGLIONI.
Sees-Maitre de Ballet, and Master of the French School of
Choregraphy,
M. GOSSELIN.
Wise= de la DAM; and Master of tile English School of
Ohoregraphe,
df. PETIT.
Composers of the Ballet Music,
Signor PUGNI and Mr. E. J. LODEIt.
Principal Artist to the establishment, Mr. CHAS. MARSHALL.
The Costume Department by Mr. COOMBES and Miss BRADLEY,
under the direction and superintendence of Mme. COPERE.
Principal Machinist, Mr. D. SLOMAN.
Read of the Property Department, Mr. BRADWELL.
Mille. FERRARIS
S 1 appear at the opening of the theatre in &NEW BALLET, com-
posed expressly fur her by M. Paul Taglionl.
Mdlle. C ARLOTTA GRIST
Wilt appear at the beginning of April in the character of Ariel in the
now opera of LA TEMPESTA.
Mdlle. ROSATI and Mille. MARIE TAGLIONI
will appear immediately after Easter.
Other Arrangements are in Progress.
The Subscription will consist of the same number of nights as last
season.
The Theatre has been thoroughly renovated, and artists of great
merit are now employed on the decorations.
The Season will open early in March with (first time at this
theatre) Auber's opera of
GITSTA.TUS;
in which
Madame FIORENTINI, Mdlle. FELLER, and
Signor CALZOLARI will appear.
An entirely New Ballet, by M. Pant Taglioni, entitled
L'ILE DES AMOURS.
Principal parts by
Mdlle. A. FERRARIS,
Mesdlles. Tedeschi, Ausundon, &c., and
M. PAUL TAGLIONI.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. James Anderson.
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented by her Majesty's 'rants

TEL OLD LOVE AND THE NEW. Sir Algernon Courtoun,
Coyer; Major Stock, Mr. Emery; Captain Sidney Courtoun,
Mr. J. Anderson ; Mr. liaythorn, Mr. Barrett : Miss Trimmer, Mrs.
Tertian ; Camilla Haythorn, Mrs. Nisbett ; Cherry Bounce, Mrs.
Walter Lacy. _ . .

IFI
After which, a new grand Operatic Spectacle, entitled AZ&EI.
THE PRODIGAL. Reuben, Mr. Yanlenhoff ; Azael, Ur. J. Ander-
son; Arnenophis, Mr. Ester; ; Encharis, Mr. Cooper; Sethos. Mr.
Rafter ; Jephtela, Miss F. Vining ; Nelte, Mrs. Walter Lacy ; Lla,
Madlle. Tictorine Legrain (Premier Sujet du Opera de Paris), who
has been expressly engaged for the occasion, and will make her
Math appearance in England.
SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY, INCIDENTS, &c.
Act I.
INTERIOR of REUBEN'S TEN!,
Opening at the Back to the Di'tant Desert—Sunset.
TYsi Travellers—the Evening Repast—the Gift—Departure of Azael
with the Caravan for Memphis.
Camels of the Desert.
ACT 11.
The GREAT SQUARE of MEMPHIS.
Arrival of Azael.
sacred Procession of Apis. The Offerings.
Lia, and Troop of Almees.
Grand Pas de Fascination by Madlie. Victorine Legrain.
Ilse ensemble by Madame Louise, Maddles. Falser, Julie, awl
Coryphees.

The Ilarnester—FaLse Diee—Azael's Prodigality—the Lore Token
VIE near ME M PHIS.
Reuben in search of his Son—the False Friend.
Interior of the TEMPLE of ISIS.
Orgie.
Grand Pai de Poignards by the Coryphees.
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Angel recovers the Stolen Scarf—the Secret Spring—Azad surprised
in the Sacred Temple—the " Human Victim."
The Doom of the Prodigal.
ACT
TENT of NEMROUD, the Camel Driver.
Arrival of Travellers —Degradation of the Prodigal—the Slave—the
False Friend—the Gift Restored—Despair athc Prodigal.
The Dream.
The VALE of AZAEL'S BIRTH.
The Harvest Festival —Azael mourned as Dead—Return of the

ProdLaL
Appearattee of the Spirit of the Desert,

YREATRE ROYAL, RAYMAKKFI.,
Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompten.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called PRE-
SENTED AT COURT. Charles the Second, Mr. Stuart ; Captain
Montagce, Mr Howe ; Rochester, Mr. Davenport ; Marquis de Fla-
mer, Mr. Selby ; Geoffrey, Mr. Blickstcne ; Anne Fraulilyn, Mise
Reynolds, Miss Middleton, Miss A. Vining.
To be followed by a new and original comic drama, called GOOD
FOR N,OTHING. Tom Dibbles, Mr. Buckstone ; Harry Collier,
Mr. Howe ; Young Mr. Simpson, Mr. Clark ; Nan, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with the Nautical Drama of BLACK-EYED SUSAN.
William, Mr. Davenport; Admiral. Mr. Rogers; Cai taro Crosstree,
Mr. Parsclle ; Gnathrein, Mr. Buckstone ; Jacob Twig, Mr. H. Bed
ford ; &MU, Miss A. Vining.

THEATRE RoyAL, Al/ELY/11.
Under the direction 01 Madame Celesta,
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed an entirely new grand. Drama, a act., entitled
SF.LPHEGOR THE MOUNTEBANK; or, The Pride of Birth.
Duke de Montbazon, Mr. Hughes ; Count de St. Cyr, qtr. Royce ;
the Chevalier de Bolac, Mr. 0. Smith ; Guillaume, surnamed 13e
phegor, Mr. B. Webster; Ajax, alias Mr. Merryman, Mr. Wright
Captain Pufferes, Mr. Worrell ; .Madellene, Madame Celeste ; Nini
Flora Aphrodite Stilz, Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by a new Extravaganza called LA TARANTULA ;
ar, the Spider King. Characters by Messri. Wright, P. Bedford, C. T.
Smith, Honey, Miss Woolgar, Miss E. Chaplin, Miss K. FitzwiWam,
Madame Celeste, &c.

ROYA.I. PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kea' and Mr. Keeley.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Comedy of THE PRISONER OF WAR
Characters by Mr. C. Kean, Mr. Keeley, Mrs. C. Kean, and Mn,s
Keeley.

Ts be followed by THE LOAN OF A LOVER, in which Messrs.
,j. Vining, Addison, Keeley-, and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
After which a new Comic Christmas Pantomime, called ALONZO
THE BRAVE AND THE FAIR IMOGENE ; or, Harlequin and the
Baron all covered with Jewels and Gold. Clown, Mr. Flesmors ;
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine,
Miss Carlotta Le Clercq.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathew%
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed

A ROMANTIC IDEA.
Attar which an entirely new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
to he sailed KING CHARMING; or, the Blue Bird of Paradise.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, Uorncastle, Suter,
I 4 " !_ilingham. and Honner ; Madame Vcstris, Mrs. Frank Matthews,
—" Falls, Mrs. C. Horn, Miss Bt. George, and Miss Martindale.
To conclude with
THE Ri
2 a NGDOVES, in which Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews
ker. Mrs. F. Matthews, and Miss M. Oliver will appear.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Farren.
Great hit of the historical Romance of Sextus the Fifth.
will be Perthr ze THIS EVENING,
d SE THE FIFTH ; or, The Broken Tow.
Alter which TEAT ODIOUS CAPTAIN CUTTER.
To conclude with CHAMBER PRACTICE.

AsTLXY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty and his Royal Highness
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Eltraerdinary series of attractive novelties.
THIS EVENING
Ths Grand new Spectacle of JOAN OF ARC ; or the Mail oT Or-
lease, with new and costly costumes.
Together with BattY's Splendid Scenes of the Circle.
To conclude with an entirely new and original grand Egnes-
trian Drama, entitled THE HORSE AND THU OASTLER ; or,
The Black Legend of Rotherhithe.
Boa-office open trom Eleven till Four.
Mr. T. Thompson,
Stage Manager,

TAILo s' BBNSYOLENT lINSTannual
ITUTION.—ihe
meeting of the subscribers and friends to this institution
took place yesterday,
at the Freemasons' Tavern; Mr. Ede-
ney in the chair. The report
stated that this institution was
steadily increasing. More than 1,1001. had been disbursed
in pensions during the past year, and there had been a con-
siderable acquisition of new subscribers. The amount of
18 Dd. of which
capital they now possessed was 14,774/. l
14,0931. 3s. Id. appertained to the permanent fund, le_ay.infca
balance in favour of the relief fiend amounting to 6811. las •
9d. Three additional pensioners were that day to be elected,
making the present number 63. Since the foundation of this
asylum 112 had been placed on its funds. The asylum was
in a most satisfactory condition, and, considering the ex-
treme age of the majority of the inmates, their general health
was very good. Looking at the present prospects of this in-
stitution, the board 'ally trusted that they should be in a
position to recommend a further election of pensioners in
July next. The receipts for the past year had amounted to
3,383/. 17s. Bd. The report was adopted ; and a resolution
*used, " That a petition on behalf of this institution should
tax Prtsesated to her blAjtoty, praiiLal for a royal charter of
Vitirstratien."