The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-16 00:00:00

FRENCH LLOYD'S. —REGISTER of'
CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN VESSELS,
The Register Veritas (French Lloyd's) containing. the Classifica-
tion of 31,000 Vessels of all nations, surveyed In. the Continental
hritlsh, and American ports, for the year 185 G, is now ready for
Issue.
Committee of Management at Paris, S, Place de la Bourse.
Agents in London, Messrs. Charles Devaux and Co., 62, Ring
'William-street.
London, January 11th, 1856

OTTOMAN CLUB, 14, Regent-street, 31st
December, 1855.—At the General Mc et ng of the Members
held this day,
an explanation was given by the Proprietor of the
Position and future pro+pects of the Club, which was considered
satisfactory. Certain alterations in the Rules of the Club were then
proposed, and the Meeting was adjourned till the 31st of January
next, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of confirming them, if
approved. . .

By order of tke Committee.
C. A. CUR WOOD. Hoe. Sec.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr, E. T. SMITH.
Acting Manager, Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS.
Stage Manager, Mr. ROBERT ROXBY.
The Box office open daily, from Ten till Six o'clock, under the
superintendence of Mr. Edward Chatterton.
The REDUCED PRICES at this Theatre as follow
Irate boxes, to hold two, persons, 10s. 6d. (.;s. for each person
extra); on the grand tier, one guinea ; proscenium and stage
boxes, 21. 25.; galleries, M. and ls. ; pit, 2s, ; upper boxes,
is. 6d. ; first circle, 2s. 6d.; dress circle, 3s.
MORNING PERFORMANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
at Two o'clock.
Mr. Charles Mathews in Two Pieces.
THIS EVENING, will be performed
THE GREAT GUN TRICK.
After which will be produced an entirely Novel and Original
Inductive, Instructive, Anti-Hypochondriacal, Periodical,
Episodical, Magical, Tragical, Logical, Chronological, Gra-
phical, Chorographieal, Philosophical, Cryptographical,
Parabolical, Symbolical, Rhythmical, Mimical, Academical,
Mechanical, Technical, Pyrotechnical, Historical, Harmo-
nical, Heroical, Typical, Allegorical, Metaphorical, Chime-
rical, Satirical, Historical, Metrical, Symmetrical, Lyrical,
Musical, Practical, Poetical, Whimsical, Fantastic, and Side
Shakespearean new
GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
Which for many for many weeks past has engaged the ex-
tensive and unrivalled resources of this establishment, and
which will now appear under the additional, traditional,
and peculiarly suggestive title of
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE ; or, Harlequin King Nonsense
and the Seven Ages of Man.
The Scenery entirely New, painted by and under the super-
intendence of Mr. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs.
James, Wilson, Gompertz, and numerous assistants.
The Machinery by Mr. Tucker and assistants. The Pro-
perties,. Decorations, &c., by Messrs. Needham, Glindon, and
ethers. The Tricks by Messrs. Roe and assistants. The
Choregraphic Arrangements under the direction of Madame
Louie°. The Masks and Personal Appointments designed and
executed by the celebrated Dykwynkyn, Artist in Panto-
mimic Physiolognomy, and Photographic Delineator of
Elves, Sprites, and Goblins to the Court of Fairy Land. The
Overture and Music composed and arranged by Mr. J. H.
T„.°ll3'. The Comic Scenes by Harry Helene, Glindon, and
B. L. Blanchard. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening in•
vented and written by E. L. Blanchard, Author of " Harle-
quin Hudibras," " King Humming-top," "Jack and Jill,"
4e. ; and the whole arranged and produced under the super-
intendence of Mr. Robert Roxby.
First of the Seven Ages•—" The Infant."
HALL OF NURSERY RHYMES,
In the dominions of King Nonsense.
Heroes of Nursery Literature.
Jack Sprat, Mr. Eatnofat ; Simple Simon, Mr. Tom Noddy ;
Little Jack Horner, Master Plummy • 'Little Bo Peep, Miss
Portywinks ; Little Tommy Tucker, Master Singsong ;
Humpty Dumpty, Mr. Eggshell ; Little Boy Blue, Master
Blovvhorn ; Old Mother Hubbard, Mrs. Leaveabone ; The
Cat and the Fiddle (from an original Kit-cat Portrait), by a
distinguished Player ; King Nonsense (the Ruler of a great
many Lines), Mr. Glindon; Spirit of CoMmon Sense (on an
occasional visit), Miss Fanny Reeves; Baby in Cradle, Little
Toddlekins ; Routine and Redtape (banished to Noodledom),
Messrs. Musty and Rusty ; Old Friends and New Faces
" They have their Exits and their Entrances."
Second Ago—" The School Boy."
" Then the whining school-boy with his satchel
And shining morning face., creeping like snail unwillingly
to school."
VILLAGE OF PRETTYWELL,
'with distant view of the Village Church and surrounding
country. —Early Morning.
Young Hopeful (afterwards Harlequin), Signor Verroni ;
Hobbedyhoy (his schoolfellow—afterwards Clown) Harry He-
lene ; Dr. Birch (the Village Schoolmaster—afterwards Pan-
taloon), Mr. G. Tanner; His Pupils, Masters Fagg, Bragg,
Wagg, Nagg, Lasso, Magg, Stagg, and Tagg ; Rosa (Ward to
" The Justice," and afterwards Columbine), Madame Helene ;
Miss Starch, Governess at " Mrs. Howdydo's Establishment
for Young Ladies," in the Village of Prettywell-cum-Thaukyn).
Miss Buckram; Her Pupils—Misses Prattle, Kittle,
Suiggle, Goggle, Joggle, Fangle, Dangle, Sidle, Ogle, Romp,
Flirt, Slypuss, and Simperwell ; Hobson (the Village Carrier),
Mr. Packer ; Bun-woman, Mrs. Goody.
Sums summed up somehow—School Forms and Ceremonies,
Lessons not Lessened, and Cartoons for Young England—The
Plum Cake and the Seedy Schoolmaster- Working the Oracle
and Playing the Truant—How Young Hopefulwauts to catch
a Fish, and how Hobbedyhoy contrives to hook it—How the
Schoolmaster tries the rod, and how well somebody catches
it—How Young Hopeful blows his own trumpet, and the
Young Ladies' Establishment comes out all two, to, two too
a Game at Cricket and Dr. Birch bowled out.
Third Age— " The Lover."
"Then the Lover,
Sighing like furnace with woful ballad
Made to his Mistress's eyebrow."
BLACKSMITH'S FORGE AND ROAD-SIDE INN (Sunset!.
Robb and Nobb (the Village Blacksmiths), Messrs. Batter
and Clatter ; afterwards Sprites, The Brothers Elliot ;
Doublestout (Mine Host of the " Leather Bottle), Mr. Arfa-
siert; Cuminsir (Head Waiter), Mr. Readytougue ; Yesser
and Noser (his Assistants), Messrs. Cut and Run ; Cook, Mr.
Ilsastewell ; Boots, Mr. Tizzy ; Chambermaid, Miss Bobaday ;
Serjeant Kite (a Recruiting Officer—afterwards Pantaloon),
Deulin Johnson ; " The Justiee" (one of the " Great Un-
Pahl"--afterwards Clown), Tom Matthews ; Flipper and
Flunkey (his Footman) Messrs. Cringe and Crawley ; Re-
cruits, Messrs. Gawky, Gahy, Grimm, Glumm, Gabble, and
Grinaway ; Fifer, Mr. Tootle ; Drummer, Mr. Rowdydow ;
• Clodhopper and Chawbacon (Agricultural Labourers), Messrs.
Bumpkin and Joskyn.
The sparks from the anvil amorous and hammer-us—The
Iron struck whilst it is hot—The Lover's Sonnet- The Jus-
• tioe's tongue and course of True Love—neither running
smooth—" List, list, oh, list !"—which he does—The conse-
quences thereof, and how Serjeant Kite, being the Author of
a great Military Work, gets a good Review,
Fourth Age—" The Soldier."
" Then a Soldier,
Pull of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation, oven in the cannon's mouth."
OLD ABBEY RUINS (Evening).
The Trysting Place and the Lover's Reverie—" Oh, there's
nothing half so sweet in life as Love's young dream."
" Dream on, good youth, and show the world awake,
The wondrous change that only love can make."
The Spirit of Love, Miss Wadham—Cupid (her Messenger),
Master Mischief.
Hope, Joy, Desire, Happiness, Truth, Delight, Rapture,
Romance, &c., by Misses Richardson, E. Richardson, L.
ROnay, Etc.
Rapid, Mechanical, and Marvellous Scenic Metamorphosis,
revealing
THE ABODE OF LOVE.
Illumined by the Electric Light of One Hundred Bright Eyes.
Grand Ballet d'Amour—Principal Dancer, Miss Rosina
Wright, assisted by Manes. Therese, Marian Lees, &c.
Fifth Age—" The Justice."
" And then the Justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances ;
And so be plays his part."
RISTIGE HALL IN THE OLD MANOR HOUSE,
TWILIGHT.
Farmer Whackstraw, Mr. Grumblewell ; Constable, Mr.
Ilardateaff; Villagers, Messrs. Gape, Grin, Stare, Shiver,
Tremble, Delve, &c. A memorable Sentence and a recent
Period put to it —The Country Squire and the Effects of a
treat Cause—How the Justice loses his Heir, and how the
Fugitives become bawled after.
Sixth Age —" The Lean and Slippered Pantaloon."
The Ruined Cottage of Old Age—Winter—Fireliglat. Old Ago
(sans teeth, sans eyes, sans teeth, sans taste, sans everything),
Mr. Centenarian.
Seventh Ago—sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans every-
thing."
Sudden Talismanic Dissolving of the Snow to the
MGM REALMS OF PERPETUAL SUMMER.
Double Pantomimic Transmogrification.
The. Two Harlequins Signor Verroni and Herr Furth.
The TWO Columbines Mine. Boleno and Marie Charles.
The Two Pantaloons Messrs. Tanner and Donna Johnson.
The Tw is Sprites ... rh e Brothers Elliott.
The Two Clowns rry Bolen° and Tom Matthews.
A SCENE OF INTEREST—TWO TO ONE—Boleno.
Buttered Peas—Cheese it Taking the Pledge—Pop't up—
Pop't in, mid pop't out—Equal Division—Principal and In-
terest—How to evade the Act—Betting versus Cigars—
" What's the odds so long as you're happy I"—The Right Tip
—How to raise the Wind—The Odds to the Hod—List, oh,
list !—Wrons to-back-her, and no Returns—SettNng Day, a
regular Settler—Gone for the Leger—ln for the Oaks—A
Bankrupt's Stock, and a Case of Bale, concluding with a
regular Smash.
A SCENE OF INDUSTRY.—BoIeno.
A sweet Place—Honesty the best Policy—Honey and Whacks
(Wax)—Rising Steps and Steps Rising—Catching Bees all a
Beehoves you to Beehave when you attack a Bee-
hive—Swarming and Warming—Enlarged Heads upon a New
riinciple—Domestic Bees—Long Needles—Royal Summons
--A rrival of Queen Bee and Suite—Grand Charge—Tableau.
SMNE OF EXCITEMENT—PARIS EXHIBITION—A
CAFE BESIEGED.—BoIeno.
Thfa Meeting of All Nations (Russian excepted)—Fraternisa-
tion*—Cordiality of the Allies—" All the World's a Stage !"
' rival of the World and his Wife, and the whole of his
• 'atui ly, commencing with their Eldest Daughter, the " Fa-
shieneable World ;" followed by the " Sporting World ;" the
" Dramatic World ;" the " World upside down ;" the " Wide
W. trig ;"
the " Wicked World ;" and the " World in Arms."
Lo'Sgings at a Premium—Not a bed to be had—" My Lodging
is 4 in the cold (coal) Ground"—:Clown and Pantaloon go Down
t° Bed—" A Swebt Good Night to all."
A SCENE OF CONFUSION (LAID IN BEDS).
"Tie bed, to bed"—" 'Tis when to Sleep the World retires"
Nightllare, which makes Clown a little hoarse—As
Thin k. as Three in a bed—A Night Concert, which die-concerts
the Lodgers—. We won't go home till morning"—Putting
then r on the Shelf—Natives and a Settler—The War Whoop,
the ' War Dance, and a Warming-pan Accompaniment—Fire !
Fire ! Fire The House in au Uproar—Speedy Exit of some
of th e Lodgers, which finishes with " Confusion worse con
fount tod."

THE WEST END AND THE CITY.
Scott't Tavern' Haymarket, and Samuel Brothers, Ludgate-
feasures and men—Hits and Skits at Everything and
Everyi t,hinl—lnns and Outs— Shoe-black Brigade—A Polished
Gentle man—Comic Duet between the Clown and a Blacking.
Bottio —Howlett's Hair Dye_A Dyer's Material —A Dire Art
for F. sehood framed— Coloured Imitations—The Sydenham
Trous t ra—Height of Fashion—Genuine Malt and Hops—All.
sopp,s Pale Ale—The East and the West—Scott's Lot, and a
Race i or Public Favour.
NUMBER ONE, LONDON.
A Vie it to Dakin's Tea Establishment, St. Paul's—" In to
apes e st"—Bohemians and Teetotallers—Groat Drawing Mate-
rials— -The Magic Chest and the Enchanted Teapot—Clown
gets T *vain it, and Pantaloon gets into Hot Water in conse-
Tleueti —Omnibus Companies on the Old System and the New
cyst on , and the System that don't assist 'em—Strong Opposi-
tion, I ind final discovery of the " Right Mon in their Right
Place "-.-Whack, bang, flip-flap, hey, presto, and Change to
LA ST SCENE OF ALL that ends this strange eventful

History."
bO. ell open at Half-past Six, anal commence at Seven.