The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-11 00:00:00

LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms of
the present year the National Lifeboat Institution has
contributed to the saving of 1,027 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 32 vessels from destruction. The Institution
also expended ..£29,63.5 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £2,444 for rewards.
The Committee of the Institution earnestly appeal to the
public for assistance to enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 186 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Last 10 nights of the Company's performing previous to the
Christmas Holidays. Notwithstanding the Triumphant and Bril-
liant Success of the DOGE OF VENICE, it cannot be performed
after Thursday, December 19, in consequence of the preparations
for the GRAND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMR. To be produced on
BOXING NIGHT.

THIS EVENING, her Majesty's servants will perform the new
Romantic Play, in 4 Acts, entitled THE DOGE OF VENICE,
adapted by Bayle Bernard, and Musically illustrated by Selections
from the Operas of "Marino," by Donizetti, and the "Duo Fos-
ea re" and Bravo "of Verdi and Mercadante, with New and
Magnificent Scenery by Mr. Win. Beverley. Principal characters
by Mr. Phelps, Messrs. J. C. Cowper, H. Sinclair, E. Phelps,
Barrett, James Johnstone, C. Warner, W. M`lntyre, C. Harcourt,
W. C. Temple, C. Webb, &c.; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Grattan,
&c. Increased orchestra and numerous chorus.

To conclude with each evening THE LADIES' CLUB. Mes-
dames Beatrix Shirley, Kate Hartleur, Grattan, Hudspeth, L.
Wilmot, Mrs. H. Vandenhoff ; Messrs. J. Rouse, Barratt, C. Webb,
F. Moreland, Harcourt, James Johnstone, W. C. Temple. Stage
manager, Mr. Edward Stirling.

Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7 o'clock.
On Thursday, December 26, will be produced the Drury-lane
GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS ANNUAL, entitled FAW FEE
FO FUM; or, Harlequin, Jack the Giant Killer. First Morning
Performance on Saturday, December 28, and every Wednesday
and Saturday, until February 15.
Bog-office open from 10 till 5 daily.

THEATRE ROYAL, lIAYMARKET.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Messrs.
Sothern, Raymond, Chippendale, Braid. Gordon, Rogers, Clark,
Coe, &c.; Mesdames Robertson, lone Burke, Chippendale, Dal-
ton, F. Wright, &c.
After which, TO PARIS AND BACK FOR FIVE POUNDS.
Mr. Buckstone.
To conclude with THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM. Messrs.
J. T. Raymond, W. Gordon, &c.
Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Directress, Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
THIS EVENING, at 7, MAN IS NOT PERFECT, NOR
WOMAN NEITHER. Messrs. G. Belmore, J. G. Taylor, C. H.
Stephenson, Miss E. Pitt, and Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
After which, 43d time, MAUD'S PERIL. Messrs. Billington,
G. Belmore, Ashley, Eburne, C. J. Smith; Miss Herbert, Mrs.
Billington, Miss Emily Pitt.
To conclude with UP FOR THE CATTTLE SHOW. Messrs
G. Belmore, Ashley, Miss E. Pitt, and Miss Harris.

OLBORN THEATRE ROYAL.
Sule Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Sefton Parry.
THIS EVEN I G, at 7, the highly successful Drama of FOR
LOVE. Mesdames Stephens, Henrade, C. Saunders; Messrs.
Montague, Price,Widclicombe. _

At 8, Bnrnand's new Burlesque, MARY TURNER; or, The
\Vicious Willin and Wictorious \Virtue. Mesdames Fanny
Josephs, Saunders, Wilmore, Clinton, &c.; Messrs. Robins, Mon-
tague, Garden, Wilmot, &c. Magnificent new scenery, dresses,
and appointments.
A OTE.—Seats may be secured a month in advance
Box-office open from 10 till 5; and all Libraries.

QUEEN'S THEATRE, Long-acre.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING the performances will commence with (at 7
o'clock) HE'S A LUNATIC.
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After which (by particular desire), the celebrated comedy, by
Torn Taylor, Esq., called STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. Prin-
cipal characters by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, W. H. Stephens, C.
-Wyndham, W. M. Terrot, C. Seyton, Miss E. Terry, and Mrs.
Alf red Wigan.
To conclude with the Comic Drama of THE FIRST NIGHT.
Achille Talma Dufard French actor), Mr. Alfred Wigan.

NEIV QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL
Mr. and MRS. ALFRED WIGAN every Evening.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S TIIEATRE
Sule Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.

'THIS•EVENING, THE COLLEEN' BAWN. Mr. Dion Bouci
cault ; Messrs. Dominick Murray, E. Atkins, G. F. Neville, J. G.
Shure, 11. Mellon, Gresham; Miss Elsworthy, Miss E. Barnett,
Mrs. Addle, and Mrs. Dion Boucicault. The wild scenery of
Kerry and the Water Cave have been painted by Mr. F. Lloyds
and assistants.

The Drama preceded by A LITTLE FLIRTATION, and fol
lowed by NO. 1, ROUND THE CORNER.
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7.
N.B.—Due notice will be given of the next representation of
ARRA 11-NA-POGUE.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE,
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Fechter.

EVENINU, at 8, ROMEO AND JULIET. Romeo, Miss
Vestvali ; Mercutio, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Friar Laurence, Mr
Ryder; Nurse, Mrs. Marston; Juliet, Miss Milly Palmer.
Preceded by, at 7, PERFECTION. Messrs. J. Neville, Dalton,
J. Francis, and Miss Maud Shelley.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE,
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs.Swanborough,.

EVENING, at 7, NOTHING TO NURSE. Dlr. Thorne
and Miss Newton.

After which, a New Comedy, KIND TO A FAULT. Messrs.
Parselle, Belford, and Turner; Mesdames Johnstone, Gwynne,
and Hughes.
To conclude with Byron's WILLIAM TELL WITH A E'EN
GEANCE. Messrs. James and Fenton; Mesdames Holt and
Weathersby.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
New Management.
Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. 11. Wigan.
THIS EVEN IN U, FROM GRAVE TO GAY. Messrs. IL Neville,
11. Wigan, Addison, and C. Mathews ; Mesdames L. Moore and
Stirling.
Followed by IF I HAD A THOUSAND A YEAR. Messrs.
11. Wigan, Cooper, C. Mathews, and Farrell; Mesdames L. Moore
and St. Henry.
To conclude with MY WIFE'S BONNET. Messrs. R. Souter,
H. Cooper, and J. G. Taylor; Mesdames L. Moore and E. Farren
Commence at Seven.

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