The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-12 00:00:00

THE VOTE by BALLOT MOVEMENT.—
At
the great Meeting in favour of the Ballot,
held at the Lecture Hall, Greenwich, on Monday last, when
upwards of 1,000 of the electors of the Borough were present,
the Vice-President of the London Society for Promoting the
Arloetion of the Vote by Ballot (Charles Whitehurst, Esq.)
challenged the Editor of the Kenti.3h ..lfercury (J. Hooper
rlarbull), an opponent of the Ballot, to discuss the question
with him in his paper. The challenge was accepted, and the
First Letter in the Controversy will appear in the KENTISH
MERCURY on Saturday, Dec. 13, 18743.—T0 be had by
order of all Newsvendors ; and at the London Office, 4,Wine-
o (lice•court, Fleet-street. 48 columns. Published every
Saturday morning, price 3d.

lIER M AJESTY'S THEATRE.—
M. JULLIEN'S CONCERTS. Last
Night but Seven . —3oth time of the New Grand French
Quadrille.
Programme for THIS EVENING (Friday, Dec. 12):—
Part I.— Overture, William Tell —Rossini ; Quadrille,
from Verdi's Opera. Il Trovatore—Jullien; Adagio Cantabile,
from " The Scotch Symphony " (received with great applause
on the two Mendelssohn Nights)—Mendelssohn; Solo, Cornet,
the River and the Star, written expressly for and per-
formed by Herr Koenig Angelina ; Polka, My Mary Ann
(for the 28th time)—Jullien ; Air, Giorni poveri (II Tro-
vatore), Madame Eliza Poma.—Verdi ; Comtrto, Violin
(Andante and Allegro), M. Le Hon—Mendelsohn; Qua-
drille, (the 20th time), the French Quadrille, with varia-
tions for flute, flageolet, oboe, clarinet, ophicleide, and
cornet, performed by MM. De Polley, DeYong, Collinet,
Pratten, Lavigne, Hughes, and Kceuig; Finale ; Partant
pour la Syrie, Vive l'Empereur—Jullien.
Part 2.- Opera, Grand Operatic Selection from Verdi's opera
of" La Traviata," with solos by Herr Koenig, MM. Lavigne,
Pratten, and Hughes ; Cavatina, " Ah, quel giorno " (Se-
miramide) Madame Eliza Poma—Rossini ; Solo, Violoncello,
M. Demunck, jun.— Servals; Polka, Flirtation—Jullien ;
March, The Wedding March, from A Midsummer Night's
Dream Mendelssohn ; Solo, Bornbardon, Herr Jamaer
Jamaer ; GalopjEglinton—Koenig.
Conductor—M. Jullien. To commence at 8 o'clock. Prices
of admission :—Promenade, Is. ; Dress circle, 2s. 6a.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d., £lls., and upwards. Private boxes to be
secured of Mr. Nugent, at the box-office of
an the d
at thueatrlliene ;
at all the principal libraries and musicsellers'; J
and Ce.'s, 214, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRUM LANE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting MAI-lager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R.
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.
Last night but one before the Christmas Holidays.—
The eminent comedian Mr. Charles Mathews, and the talented
Dramatic Company, at the following reduced tariff of prices,
lower than any other west end theatre :—Galleries, 6d. and
ls. ; Upper Boxes, is. 6d. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle, 2s. 6d. ;
Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Private Boxes, 10s. 6d„
I'. Is., 1/. lls. 6d., and 2/. 2s. Doors open at half-past 6,
commence at 7. Second price at 9 o'clock.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MB. E. T. SMITE.
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's servants will perform (the
only time this season) the comedy entitled A BACHELOR
OF ARTS. Jasper (his original character), Mr. Charles
Mathews.
After which, the petite drama SOMEBODY ELSE. Hans
Moritz, Mr. C. Mathews.
To be followed by the laughable piece TWO HEADS
BETTER THAN ONE. Supported by Mr. Robert Roxby,
Mr. Tilbury, Mr. Templeton, Mr.Worrell, and Miss Wadham.
To conclude with an entirely new Ballet, arranged by Mons.
Petit, of her Majesty's Theatre, in which Mdlles. Emilie and
Jenny Osmont, of the Grand Opera, will appear, assisted by
a powerful Corps de Ballet.
On Boxing Night, the 26th inst., will be produced a Grand
Comic Christmas Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq.,
which, for gorgeous splendour and effects, will surpass all the
former pre-eminently successful efforts which have given to
this establishment a world-wide celebrity for pantomime.
The magnificent scenery by the inimitable artist, Mr. William
Beverley, and the pantomime produced under the direction
of Mr. Robert Roxby.

THEATRE ROYAL, IJAYMARKET.
1 THIS EVENING, will bra performed
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, with Mr. Murdoch as
Charles Surface ; Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Chippendale ; Sir
Benjamin Backbite, Mr. Buckstone ; Crabtree, Mr. Compton;
Joseph Surface, Mr. Howe ; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Rogers ;
Moses, Mr. Clark ; Sir Harry (with a song), Mr. W. Farren ;
Lady Teazle, Miss Reynolds ; Mrs. Candour, Miss Talbot ;
Lady Sneerwell, Mrs. Poynter ; Maria, Miss E. Sabine.
After which, the successful new farce, A FAMILY
FAILING, in which Mr. Bnckstone, Mr. Howe, Mr. Chip-
pendale, and Miss Blanche Fane will appear.
With Perea Nena and her unrivalled Company of Spanish
Dancers, in THE ALHAMBRA, being the last week but one
of their final engagement.
To conclude with THE DUMB BELLE.

THEATRE ROYAL, AD EL PHI.
Genuine Success.—Unprecedented Attrac-
tion.—Reappearance of Mr. Benjamin Webster, and re-
vival of the Great Adelphi drama of Janet Pride.—The grand
New Fairy Ballet Extravaganza, THE ELVES, in which
Madame Celeste will appear as the Statue Bride every night.
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THIS EVENING will be performed the celebrated d:ama
of JANET PRIDE. Messrs. B. Webster, Wright, Paul
Bedford, C. Selby, Parselle, Garden, Bland; Mesdames Celeste
and M. Keeley.
After which, with new scenery and appointments, the new
fairy ballet extravaganza, called THE ELVES, or the Statue
Bride, founded on the grand ballet spectacle, now perform-
ing with unexampled success at the Theatre Imperiale de
l'Opera at Paris, under the title of Les Elfes. Principal cha-
racters by Madame Celeste, Misses Wyndham, Mary Keeley,
Kate Kelly, Chatterly, Arden, Messrs. Weght, Paul Bedford,
C. Selby, Le Barr, &c.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
LAST NIGHT OF THE PRESENT SEASON.
Production of " The Cagot."
THIS EVENING (Friday), will be performed the new
and original English play, in five acts, entitled THE CAGOT;
sr, Heart for Heart. Supported by Messrs. Dillon, Stuart,
Barrett, Miss Woolgar, Mrs. Weston, and the entire strength
of the company.
After which the extraordinary Troupe of Bedouin.. Limbs
will go through their surprising performances.
Followed by DELICATE GROUND. Mr. C. Dillon, and
Mrs. C. Dillon.
Concluding with a Ballet, by Miss Rosina Wright and
Corps de Ballet.
The Theatre will close on Friday, Dec. 12, till Dec. 26,
when will he produced a new Grand Burlesque and Comic
Pantomime. Opening produced with all the splendour for
which Lyceum Burlesques halie been celebrated, and the
Harlequinade by eminent Pantomimic artistes, with mecha-
nical changes and effects.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING and durinrz the week
will be presented Shalcspeare'A play of A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which will he produced anew petite comedy, in two
acts, called OUR WIFE • or, The Rose of Amiens. Princi-
pal characters by Messrs. Ryder, Harley, Fisher ; Misses
Murrp7 ald 0. Leclercq.
Mendelssohn's celebrated overture to A Midsummer
Night's Dream will commence at 5 minutes before 7.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherfl Cre3wick...

THIS EVENING, OTHELLO. Othello, Mr. Creswiek ;
lago, Mr. Basil Potter; Ca 4310, Mr. Calvert ; Roderigo. Mr.
F. Charles ; Brahantio, Mr. Vollairo ; Desdernona, Miss A.
Biddies ; Emilia, Mrs. Brookes.
After which, A BLOW IN TIIE DARK.
Shepherd (his original part).
To conclude with SARAH'S YOUNG MAN

Viltra(!, Mr,

ROYAL OLYMPIC,' THEATRE.
Lesaeo, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, WIVES AS THEY WERE AND
MAIDS AS THEY ARE. Messrs. Addison, G. Vining ;
Mrs. Stirling, Misses Swanborough and Herbert.
And the new farce, JONES THE AVENGER. Messrs.
F. Robson, J. Rogers, and Miss Marston.
Commence at ha'f-past Seven.

TRA.ND T AN RE. —Man ager, Mr. T.
Pavne.—THlS EVENING will be performed
OVER THE WAY. Mr. Kinloch, Mesdames Woolidge and
E. Wilton.

'TWAS I; or the Kiss and the RAC. Mesdames Cuth-
bert, Gregory, and Woolido'e ; Messrs. Kin:och and Howard.
LADIES AT HOME• ' or, Gentlemen, we can do without
You. Mesdames Fitzinman, E. Jacobs, Lennox, Norbury,
Gregory, Baker, &e.
And BELPHEGOR (Travestie). Messrs. G. Lee, Howard,
and Clarke ; Mesdames Cuthbert, Woollidg,e, E. Jacobs,
and Willy Edouin.

Commence at Seven. Stall; 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls. ;
Gallery, 6€l.

A
.41LSTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING, Shakspeares Tragedy
of MACBETH,
with Equestrian Illustrations by Mr. W. Cooke's highly-
trained Horses, &e. Macbeth, M. James Holloway.
After which, the SCENES in the CIRCLE. Appearance
of Mr. W. Cooke, jun., (Ire.
To conclude with OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.
TO-MORROW, RICHARD THE THIRD.
Doors open at half-Past six commence at
Manager,atseveno'e Mr.loek
Pox office open from Eleven till Four.
W. West. Equestrian Directo , M W. Stagec 8. jun.

CA.NTERBITRY HALL, Westminster-r
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The foot--
lug company of Vocalists are engaged for the performanceo woi
Selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
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Glees, Duets, &c., viz. —Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield
s'
Miss Brunell, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr p.
Jonghmans, Ti. Grover, T. Raino. T. Farrant, S. Jones, .1.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. ICorrie : Masters Austin,
en:
Ben-
nett, and Corri ; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Mackney. Piano.
forte, J. IlaPraway, R. A. ; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pro
cisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock. In addition to
the usual Vocal Entertainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
i ons

HIGH WATER, AT LONDON BRID GE.
THIS DAT—Morn. 37 min. aft. 1—Evening 3 min. aft. 2
To-Sionnow—Morn. 28 min. aft. 2—Evening 51 min. aft. 2

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THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, DECEMBER 12.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
57,—highest sinee noon yesterday.
48—lowest this morning and during the night.
51—this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 23 33—falling.
WIND, Ws.w.
Heavy rain in the n—igßeht..ther fresh, with fine weather.

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