The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-29 00:00:00

TO HOLDERS OF POLICIES IN THE
EQUITABLE LIFE OFFICE.

BONUS SECURED.

Those persons who will be entitled to Bonus Additions to their
Policies, if they survive the 31st December, IS9, are informed that
such additions may be secured at the HAINID-IN-HA.NII) LIFE
OFFICE, upon most favourable terms, which may be ascertained
upon application to the Actuary.
Parties 'risking to avail themselves of this arrangement are
respectfully requested to signify the same without delay, in order that
the requisite number may be obtained and the scheme adopted forth-
with.

By order.

RICHD. RAY. Secretary.
Hand-in-Nand Fire and Life Office, 1. Ndry Bridge-street,
Blackfriar2, London.

rEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.—
_Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting Manager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R.
Roxhy. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.
GREAT ATTRACTION for the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
Second Night .of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the
most magnificent ever produced on the English stage.
The First Morning Performance of the Pantomime will take
place on WEDNESDAY; -Dect•--31-,- at- 2-o'clock.
. . . - •

THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform-

IMPSOI,I AND CO.

After which will be produted an entirely new and original
symbolical, hyperbolical, parabolical, and extra-physiog-
nomical grotesque, statuesque, and picturesque Grand Comic
Christmas Pantomime, which for some time past has employed
the unrivalled resources of this extensive establishment, and
which will be called or entitled, as it is entitled to be called,
SEE, SAW, MARGERY DAW ;
Or Harlequin Holiday, and. the Island of Ups add Downs.
The scenery entirely new, painted by and under the direc-
tion of Mr. William Beverley and numerous assistants. The
machinery by J. Tucker and assistants. The properties, de-
corations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Messrs.
Needham, Glindon, dec. The masks, models, and physiog-
nomical devices designed and executed by the celebrated
Dykwynkyn. The overture and music composed and arranged
by Herr Anschuez. The choregraphic arrangements under
the personal supervision of M. Petit. The comic scenes con-
structed by and under the direction of Harrrßoleno. The
peculiar grotesque opening invented and written by E. L.
Blanchard author of " Harlequin and the Seven Ages of
Man," " Jack and Jill," " Humming Top," " Fludibras,"
&c.,
and the whole arranged and produced under the direction of
Mr. Robert Roxby.
Ye anciente and. truthful legend on ye which ye pantomime
is story is founded :
"See, saw, Margery Daw,
" Sold her bed, and laid upon straw."
MSS. of Nursery Rhymes in British Museum.
egion of Reverses, in the Island of Ups and Downs. " Yea,
Great Globe itself."
" Here we go up, up, up,
" Here we go down, down, down ;
" Here we go backwards and forwards,
" And here we go round and round."

Juvenile Chorus of the earliest period, supposed to belong to
the One. Up, Mr. Topham ; Down, Mr. Low; Opera-
box, Kid Glove, Tiger and Brougham, and Porte-monnaie
(attendants upon Up), Signor Lorgnette. Herr Tightfitt,
Master Saucebox, and Monsieur Chinque ; Hard Up, Dupli-
cate, Distraint, and Rags (attendants upon Down), Mr. Friz-
hard, Mr. Popall, Mr. Qaodham, and Mr. Patchwell. An-
nual appearance of Holyday in her Emblematic Car. Holyday
(the Genius of the Season), Miss Marian Stanley ; Sport and
Pastime (her attendants), Misses Lovelaugh and Lightheart ;
Dame Necessity (who is on this occasion made a virtue of by
particular desire), Mrs. Selby. How Invention, the Daughter
of Necessity, is called upon to assist the development of the
story, while Holyday invites both Up and Down to enjoy
themselves. Holyday's Home in the Green Bower of Mistletoe
and Winter Garden of the Fairies.—Mistletoe (the Fairy
Queen), Miss E. Wadlaam ; Fairy Spirits of the Kisses that
have been given under the Mistletoe, by upwards of 100
Ladies of the Corps de Ballet. Grand Ballet —Miss
Rosina Wright, Mdlles. J. and E. Osmont, and the Co-
rypbees. The Golden Gates leading to the Palace of
Huggamuggi.—Herald (with a Proclamation), Mr.
Hornogold Guards, Messrs. Stiffneck, Headsup,
Eyesright, 'Shoulderarms, Stand-at-ease, and March-
well ; Tailor, Mr. Broadcloth ; Cobbler, Mr. Waxend ; Black-
smith, Mr. Anvil; the Princess Margery Daw (afterwards
Columbine), Madame Boleno ; Shilly and Shealy (her Maids
of Honour), Misses Ditbery and Dothery. How Margery
Daw has no notion of work herself, and the contempt she
shows towards those who do work. Interior of the Palace of
King Huggamugga. King Huggamugga (Sovereign of the
Land of Sixes and Sevens), Mr. Dawking ; Hurly-Burly (Lord
Chancellor), Mr. Bigwig ; Niminy-Piminy (the Lord Cham-
berlain), Mr. Noodledom ; Higgledy-Piggledy (Goldstick in
Waiting), Mr. Muddle ; other Members of the Court, Messrs.
Bow, Scrape, Cringe, Crouch, Tagnag, Menywag, Perriwig,
and Hatband ; Court Milliner, Madame Crinoline ; Drawing
Master, Professor Crayon ; Governess, Miss Frump ; Music
Master, Signor Hurdigurdi ; Maid in Waiting, Miss Sweet-
temper ; Chef de Cuisine, Mr. Cook : Prince Popinjay (of
the Land of Prettistory), Mr. Finefeather ; his Retinue,
Messrs. Glare, Dazzle, Gleam, Glitter, and Cutashine. How
the Princess is taught a wholesome lesson by Necessity, and
of the change that takes place in consequence. Cottage of
Necessity, with a Prospect of Hard Work in the Distance.

The Enchanted Workbox—The Sampler and the Exemplar,
and the pretty piece of work that-Margery Daw makes of it.
Inhabitants of the Workbox :—Row of Pins, Messrs. Sharp,
Bent, Crooked, Pinaday, Groatayear, &c. ; Regiment of

Needles (ready drilled), Messrs. La.rgeeye, Smalleye, Longsix,
Splitup, Snapoff, &e. ; Thimble, Master Tom Thumb ;
Worsted, Mr. Bawlaway ; Bodkin, Mr. Pierce ; Tape Mea
sure, Mr. Inchbald ; Hook and Eye, Messrs. How and Some-
bodyelse ; Shirt Buttons, Mr. Earlypurly ; Scissors, Mr.
Shearsteel. How Margery Daw makes an important discovery
and the audience also, and how, led by Necessity, she is com-
pelled to alter her opinions and change her position. The Mine
of Labour, leading to the Mine of Wealth .—Labour (the Parent
of Health, Wealth, and Happiness), Mr. Strong'i'th'arm.
What Margery Daw goes to see, what she saw, and•the re-
ward that Holyday bestows. Gr... u d Scenic and Mechanical
Effects, exhibiting (in processlf construction) the Fairy Fac-
tory of Fancy, completed with tti e assistance of Labour and
Imagination. Tableau. The Transformation : —Two
Harlequins, Herr Dentin and Signor Yeroni ; two Sprites,
the Brothers Elliott; two Pantaloer s, Mr. Barnes and Mr. G.
Tanner; two Clowns, Messrs. Harry Boleno and Flexmore;
the Gent, Mr. Halford ; two Columbines, Madame Boleno
and Miss Honey. The Ups and Downs of the Harlequinade,
showing the Ins and Outs and Turns About of the Pantomime
_ _

Rally ; Toy Warehouse, Butcher's and Baker's Shop
(Bolenos, Denlin, Tanner, and Halford).— A pink of polite-
ness—Clown very toyish—Getting a nutcracker, which turns

out a nobby toy—First and last toys for gambling—Marbles

versus dice—Despatches, loaded, and off they go -Harlequin
takes a private box—Clown takes Chatterton's situation as
boxkeeper Kite-flying—A game of Crieket, by which some
of the players get bowled out, and afterwards stumped,
which turns out a long stop—The uses and abuses of the crin-
oline—A Jack in the box—A box of regular British toys and
a basket of French bread (bricks)—Aldershott a size smaller
—Grand review of infantry—A military ball—Going in for a
ouster—Coming out with a roll—Clown make a peel to
baker's feelings—List, oh, List—Squaring a round of beef—
Clown takes a steak and gets a chop in return—Pantaloon
tries his hand at a game and loses by it —Cntland come again
—Clown takes a butcher's shop, which Harlequin makes too
hot to hold him. Tailor's Shop and Perfumery Warehouse (Ve.
rani, Barnes, and Honey). A gentleman in search of a tailor—
A suit that is quite the ticket—The Oude wrapper—Railway
wrappers—Transfer depot—Washing machine—extraordinary—
Something that won't wash—Cleaned out-- Scent in and sent out-
Foreign versus English toothpowder —Hungary water—A
Frangipani bouquet—Wonderful effects of the Pistachio nut-
powder —A case of real distress—Pantaloon in a fix—Fur
nished Apartments for Single Men (Bolenos, Deuliu, and
Tanner).—Clown and Pantaloon in high life—A domestic re-
volution—Turning the tables—To bed, to bed—A drop too
much Clown now begins to reflect—The looking-glass follows
his example—Two heads better than one—Clown takes a turn
on the sofa, which also takes a turn on its own account—
Multiplication altercation, which ends with a regular row in
the house, Judkia's Gas-regulating Machine and General
Patent Office and Stationer's Shop (Veroni, Barnes, and
Honey.)—Clown, being in Fleet-street, goes the pace rather
fast—The language of the eyes (I-talian of eourse) which
' everybody understands—Bath post versus London post—Re-
gulators Wanted : railway regulators, army regulators, gas
regulators, smoke regulators—Sewing, cutting, washing,
pressing, and ironing done by a turn—Clown makes a shift
Which makes Pantaloon a little shirty—A box of common
scents—A fresh supply of blacks from America —A Dred-ful
scene ensues. Mechi's Model Farm (Bolenos, Deulin, and
Tanner )—Harvest home —A rakish dance by rustic lads and
lasses—The milky way—Harlequin makes a pump of himself
—A strong smell of game—A farm-yard visitor—Clown finds
the pig a very great bore —Pantaloon finds the dog gets
greatly attached to him —Prize Poultry—Cochin China and
couch in England —Novel hatching—The old mail—Full in-
side—Clown off by the Express and Pantaloon by the
Rocket— Mappin's Cutlery and Shilling Razor Warehouse,
King William-street, City (the whole of the double
company will appear in this scene.)—Pantaloon proposes
to take a bus—Present and future—Weight of public opinion
—A change for the better—The people's own bus—When
fool meets fool then comes the tug of fan—Collision, crash,
smash, and dash—Garotte preventive—Moustache move-
ment—A pair of sharp blades—Clowns 'prove themselves a
case for cutlery—Holloway stopped by Holloway's oint-
ment—The duel —A cut direct—Forewarned, forearmed—
Public nuisances of 1856—0 h, my Crinoline—A high wind,
a regular blow up, and glorious termination to Ups and
Downs in Holiday's Fairy Home.
The reduced prices as follows, varying throughout the
house to suit every one Galleries, tid. and ls. t 1; Second
Circle of Boxes, ls. 6d. ; pit, 25. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. 6d. ; Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Private Boxes,
lOs. 6d., Is., lt. 6d., and 2/. 24.

ROYAL LYCEUM TREATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THJS EVENING, December 29, Will be produced an
entirely new and original combination of burlescm, and
pan-
tomime, entitled
CONRAD AND MEDORA ;
or, Harlequin Corsair and the Little Fairy at the Bottom of
the Sea. The burlesque opening by W. Brough, Esq.,
founded upon the ballet of Le Corsair, as produced at Her
Majesty's Theatre. The harlequinade upon things in gene.
ral. The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr• F.
Fenton. Characters in the opening :
Conrad (the Corsair) Miss Woolgar
Birbarto (his lieutenant) Mr. J. L. Toole
Seyde Pasha Mr. Barrett
Sing Smaul Mr. Holston
Yussiff Mr. S. Calhaem
Medora Mrs. Charles Dillon
Gulnar Mrs. B. White
Zuliem
Submarina...(hor first appearnce) Miss Jessie Ryder
Serena Miss Marie Wilton
Clowns Mr. Tom Matthews and
Mr. H. Marshall
„Mr. Stilt
, Mr. J. Marshall
The Brothers Nelson.
Miss Clara Morgan and
Miss Ladd.
To be preceded by THE CAGOT. Raoul, Mr. C. Dillon.
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super.
ntendenoe of Mr. Chatterton, jun.
carriages conveying parties to the Private Boxes to set
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-street.
A Morning Performance every Saturday, at 2 o'clock.

Pantaloon ..
Harlequin ..
Sprites .....
Columbines

THEATRE ROYAL,., AD EL PHI.
Great Attraction for the Holidays.
THIS EVENING, (Saturday, Dec. 27), will be performed
PAUL PRY Ey Mr. Wright.
After which will be produced anew and original union of
modern burlesque and old English pantomime (as originated
at this theatre), by Professor Wordspinner, Member of Every-
thing, with entirely new scenery, dresses, transformations,
dtc„ called

MOTHER SHIPTON
or, Harlequin Knight of Love, and the Enchanted Whistle.
Harlequin and Columbine (3 la Watteau), Madame Celeste
and Miss Wy-ndham; Clown, Mr. Garden ; Pantaloon, Mr.
Moreland; Scaramouch, Mr. Le Barr. Characters in the bur-
lesque by Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr, J. Bland, Mr. R. Romer,
Madame Celeste, Miss Wyndham, Miss Mary Keeley, Miss
Kate Kell., Miss Arden, 4c.

rINHEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, Dac. 27,
to commence at Seven with the comedy of

THE HONEYMOON.
In consequence of Mr. Murdoch's success he is re-engaged
for a few nights and will appear as the Duke Aranza.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BABES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Cruel
Uncle. The scenery of the opening story painted by Mr W.
Callcott. The music composed and arranged by Edward Fitz.
william. The pantomime produced under the direction of
M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Milano;Columbine, Fanny
Wright (her 2d appearance in that character) ; Pantaloon,
Mr. Mackay ; and Clown, Mr. Driver (his 2d appearance
in that character at this theatre). The first Morning perform.
auce of the Pantomime will be given on Thursday, Jan. 1,
and continue every Thursday throughout the holidays : com-
mencing at 2, concluding at 4.

ROYAL PRINCE SS'S TEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Dee. 27H, will be per-
formed THE CORSICAN BROTHERS.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, called
ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP;
or, Harlequin and the Genii. of the Ring. Harlequin, Mr.
Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Hnhne ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Co-
lumbine, Miss C. Adams.
On Monday, will be presented A Midsummer Night's.
Dream and the Pantomime.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS (EVENING, DELICATE GROUND. Messrs.
G. Vining and Leslie ; Mrs. Stirling.
A new Fairy Extravaganza, by J. R. Planche, Esq., called
YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs. F. Robson, Rogers,
Leslie, G. Cooke, Danvers. Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
St. Caese (her first appearance), Castleton, Bromley, Haskell,
a,nd Mrs. Melfort.
After which, CRINOLINE.
Commence at half-past Seven.

TRAND T HEAT RE.—Manager, Mr. T.
0.7 Payne.—This Evening will be performed

ROBERT MACAIRE.

To conclude with the immensely successful novel Burlesque
Pantomime of THE MAGIC MISTLETOE ; or, Harlequin
Humbug and the Shams of London. The Fairy Christmas,
Miss E. Wilton ; Good Humour, Miss Norbury ; Mercury,
Miss Cameron ; Humbug, Mr. Herbert ; Cant, Mr. Bolton ;
Baron, Mr. J. B. Johnstone • Sir Roland, Mr. Clarke ; Lord
Lover., Miss Craven; Addelpsto, Miss Cuthbert; Crambo,
Master W. Edouin ; Lady Agnes, Miss E. Jacobs ; Baroness,
Mr. G. Lee ; Furbilosa, Mr. J. Howard. Novel Harle-
quinade :—Clown, Miss Cuthbert ; Little Clown, Master W.
Edouin ; Pantaloon, Mr. J. Clarke ; Harlequin, Miss Craven ;
Columbines. Miss E. Jacobs and Mdle. Collison ; Premier
Danseuse, Mdle. Marie Charles.
New and magnificent Scenery, drc. New Curtain. New
Act Drop.
Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, is. ;
Gallery, 6d.
A morning performance of the Pantomime every Monday
at two o'clock.

TOP OYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lib Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.

THIS EVENING, DOUGLAS.
After which, HARLEQUIN AND THE SUMMER
QUEEN. Harlequin, Mr. F. Glover ; Clown, Mr. Buck ;
Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury; the Four Sprites, the Fillis Fa-
mily ; Columbines, Mesdames Marie and Agnes.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING, Shakspeare's Tragedy of MACBETH,
with its Splendid Equestrian Illustrations by Mr. W. Cooke's
Trained Horses. Macbeth, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the skilful SCENES in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with a new grand equestrian comic pantomime,
replete with fun, frolic, risibility, and extravagance, called
PAUL PRY ON HORSEBACK ; or, Harlequin and the
Magic Horseshoe.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at seven o'clock.
Fox-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke, jun.

CA.NTERBITRY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, dlc., viz, : —Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr F.
Jonghmans, R. Grover, T. Raino. T. Farrant, S. Jones, J.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Austin, Ben-
nett, and Corri ; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, J. Harroway, 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-
tions .

lIIGEI WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

TUTS DA!—Morn. 5 min. aft. 3—Evening 25 min. aft. 3
Tn-Moßsow—Morn. 46 min. aft. 3 —Evening 5 min. aft. 4

THE WEATHER--SIIN °BEIDE, DECEMBER 23.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
37 -highest sinew noon yesterday.
2S--lowest this morning and during the night.
34 -this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 29 66.
WIND, W.N.W.-Moderate, with fine, frosty weather.
Morning very cold and foggy.
DECEMBER 29.
35 -highest since noon yesterday.
32 -,owest this morning and during the night.
39 -tilk day at noon.
PAaomrrza, 30.13-3 great rise-nearly half an inch.
WIND, W.N.W. to N.W.-Light, with dull, frosty
weather.

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