The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-16 00:00:00

LIFE BOAT SERVICES.—Daring 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 £29,655 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 bo thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.

ATEW ORLEANS, JACKSON, and GREAT
ill NORTHERN ILAILROAD COMPANY.—FIRST
MORTGAGE CONSTRUCTION BONDS, endorsed pay-
able iu storling in London.
Tho HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on tho abov
Bonds, due ou tho Ist January next, will be PAID on that
day and any sucoecding day, at tho counting-hooio of
Mssrs. J. HENRY SCIIHODER awl Co., 115, Loaden-
boll-tureot, between the hours of 11 and 2 o'clock.
Tito Coupons must be left for examination two clear
days b 'fore applying_ for payment.
London, Dee. 16, 1867.

r-XPOsITION UNIVERSELLE;
PARIS, 1867.
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BUTTON-HOLE MACHINES,
THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL FOR THIS BRANCH
OF MANUFACTURE.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Messrs.
Sotheru, Raymond, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers, Clark,
(ioe, &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, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Last 5 nights of the Company's performing previous to the
Christmax Holidays. Notwithsto nding the Triumphant and Bril-
liant Succe3s of the DOGE OF VENICE, it cannot be performed
after Thursd:ty, December 19, in consequence of the preparations
for the GRA.Vo CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME. To be produced on
BoXING NI HIT.

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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 Pos-
en re ant "Bravo" of Verdi and Mercadante, with New and
Mag-riLticent Scenery by Mr. Wrn. Beverley. Principal characters
by Mr. Phelps, Messrs. J. C. Cowper. H. Sinclair, E. Phelps,
Barrett, James Johnstone, C. Warner, W. 11PIntyre, C. Harcourt,
W. C. Temple, C. Webb, &e.; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Grattan,
&c. Increased orchestra and numerous chorus.

V.
To conclude with each evening THE LADIES' CLUB. Mes-
dames Beatrix Shirley, Kate Ilarflour, Grattan, Hudspeth, L.
Wilmot, Mrs. H. Vandenho if ; Messrs. J.13.0u:•e, Bsrratt, 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 FUJI; or, Harlequin, Jack the Giant Killer. First Morning
Performance on Saturday, December 2S, and every Wednesday
and Saturday, until February 15.
Box-office open from 10 till 5 daily.

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.

After which (by particular desire), the celebrated comedy, by
Tom 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.
Alfred Wigan.
To conclude with the Comic Drama of THE FIRST NIGHT.
Achille Talma Dufard (a French actor), Mr. Alfred Wigan.

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL,
Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED WIGAN every Evening.