The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-27 00:00:00

jJIFE BOAT SERVlCES.—llaring the Storms of 1
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 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. E. Chatterton.
irst Morning Performance of the Pantomime on
Saturday, Dec. 28, and every Wedin.sdny and Satur-
day until Feb. 13. Children and schools admitted at
reduced prices to the following parts of the Theatre :--
Stalls, dress circle, and first circle, for Morning, Per-
formance only.—THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), Dec.
27, and every evening until further notice, will be per-
formed a new and original Farce, by R. IL.4:ce, Esq., en-
itled HON EYDOVE'S TROUBLES. Characters by
Messrs. Jos- ph Irving, C. Warner, J. Moll-is ;
Mes-
lames Kate Harfleur and E. Melville. After which will
bo performed the Drury Lana annual grand Christmas
Pantomime, written by E. L. Blanchard, Esq., entitled
'.2%.\\T FEE I'O FUM ; or, Harlequin Jack the Giant
Killer. The gorgeously beautiful scenery by Mr. William
Beverley. The characters in the opening: Miss Poole,
Mesdames Edith Stuart, Kato Hai-deur, E. Mel-
ville, Carew, Blair, Omni, Amy Herbert, Hall, and
Anais Tourneur, premiere danseuso ; Mr. Joseph
Irving (his first appearance this season), Messrs. Moreland,
J. B. Johnstone, Naylor, Pennington, Mitcheson ; Master
Edward Lewis, Master Frederick Charles, and Master
Rassell, the livin; Miniatures ; Master Percy Roselle.
The ILtrlequinade includes the services of those popu-
-I•ir pantomiraists (forming a treble company),
Messrs. Boleno, C. Lauri, and Toni Dot, clowns ;
Messrs. Barnes, Morris, and Master Russel, pantaloons;
Messrs. Cormack, S. Saville, and Algar, harlequins ;
Messrs. Sidney and Jeliva, sprites; Milks. Fanny Lauri,
Adele Marion, and Eugenie Valckenacre, columbines.
The Juvenile Christy's Minstrels : Majilton the Gro-
tesque ; and the celebrated Skaters, Madame Fredreka
and Mr. Elliott. Stage Manager, Mr. Edward Stirling.
The masks, designs, and dresses, from designs by the
human usly-renowned Dyk-Wyn-Kyn. The music selected
and arranged by Mr. J. H. Tully. The dances and action
of the Ballet, and the general business of the children's
scenes, arranged by Mr. John Cormack. Costumes
by Mr. S. May and Mrs. Lawler. Private boxes,
one, two, three, four, and five guineas ; stalls, 7s. ;
dress circle, ss. ; first circle, 4s. ; balcony seats, 3s. ; pit
25.; lower gallery, Is. ; upper gallery, 6d. Box-office
open froort ten to live daily. Doors open at half-past six,
the perfoi.mance to commence at seven o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, II A YINIARKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Buckstoue.
THIS EVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Messrs.
Sothern, Raymond, Chippendale, Roger.;, Gordon, Braid, Clark.
Cue, &c.; Mesdames Chippendale, Robertson, Dalton, Wright,
Barka., /tc.
After which, the New BURLESQUE; Messrs, Rogers, Clark,
Wald, &e.: Mesdames Burke. Daßua, Wright. &c.
T. conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK. Mr. Clark, Mr
Gordon, &e

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