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

LIFE BOAT 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 £29,655 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £2,414 for rewards.
The Committee of the institution earnestlyappeal to the
public for assistance to enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 186 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will be thaukfLdly received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.

NEW ORLEANS, JACKSON, and GREAT
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.—FIRST
MORTGAGE CONSTRUCTION BONDS, endorsed pay-
able in sterling in London.
Tho tiALF-YEARLY INTEREST on the above
Bonds, due on the Ist January next, will bo PAID on that
day and any suceK.,din;.-,, day, at the counting-honse of
Messrs. J. HENRY SCHRODER and Co., 145, Leaden-
hall-street, between the hours of 11 and 2 o'clock.
1.1114 Coupons must be left for examination, two clear
days bifore applying. for payment.
London, Dec. 16, 1867.

EXPOSITION UNIVE RSELLE,,
PARIS, 1867.
WHEELER AND Ty ILSOIV,_

139, REGENT-STREET, AND 43, ST. PAUL'S
CHURUHYARD,
AWARDED,
OVER EIGHTY-TWO COMPETITORS,
TILE HIGHEST PREMIUM,
A GOLD MEDAL,
For th© Perfection of
SEWING MACHINES

and

BUTTON-HOLE MACHINES,
TEE ONLY GOLD
M MEDAL FOR THIS BRANCH
OF ANUFACTURE.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckatone.
THIS EVENLNG, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Messrs.
Sothern, Raymond, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers, Clark,
Coe, &c.; Mesdames Robertson, lone Burke, Chippendale, Dal-
ton, F. Wright, &e.
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
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 PANTOMI3fH. To be produced 011
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-
care" and "Bravo" of Verdi and Mercadante,, with New and
agnilicent Scenery by Mr. Wm. Beyerley. 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,
Itc. Increased orchestra and numerous chorus.
To conclude with each evening THE LADIES' CLUB. Mes-
dames Beatrix Shirley, Rate Harfleur, 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.
Box-office open from 10 till 5 daily.

QUEEN'S THEATRE, Long-acre
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
Tills EVENING the performances will commence with (at 1
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 Talmo. Dufard (a French actor), Mr. Alfred Wigan.

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

p OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
LI) Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
THIS EVENING, THE COLLEEN BAWN. Mr. Dion Bouci-
cault; Messrs. Dominick Murray, E. Atkins, G. F. Neville, J. G.
Shore, H. ldellon, Gresham; Miss Elsworthy, Miss E. Barnett,
Mrs. Addie, 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.
On Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 23 and 24, the performances
will be for the Benefit of Mr. J. Roberts, Acting Manager.
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7.
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N.B.—Due notice will be given of the next representation of
ARRAH-NA-POGUE.

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. Bolmore, J. G. Taylor, C. H.
Stephenson, Miss E. Pitt, and Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
After which, 47th time, MAUD'S PERIL. Messrs. Killington
G. Bolmore, Ashley, Ehurne, C. J. Smith; Miss Herbert, Mrs.
Billington, Miss Emily i'itt.
To conclude with UP FOR TIIE CATTTLE SHOW. Messrs
G. Belmore, Ashley, Miss E. Pitt, and Miss Harris.

HOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Set ton Parry.
Tti.LS EVENIAO, at 7, the highly successful Drama, of FOR
LOVE. Mesdames Stephens, lieurade, C. Sa.uuders; Meseti.
Montague, Price, Widdicombe.
At 8, Burnand's new Burlesque, MARY TURNER; or, The
WiCioll3 Willin and Wictorious Wirtue. Mesdames Fanny
Josephs, Saunders, Wilmore, Clinton, &c.; Messrs. Robins, Mon-
tague, Garden, Wilmot, &c. Magnificent new scenery, dresses,
and appointments.

IN-OTE.—Seats may be secured a month in advance
Boa-office open from 10 till 5; and all Libraries.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Fechter.
Tiffs EVENING, at 8, ROMEO AND JULIET. Romeo, Miss
Vestvali ; Mercutio, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Friar Laurence, Mr
Ryder; Nurse, Mrs. Marston; Juliet, Miss dilly Palmer.
Preceded by, at 7, PERFECTION. Messrs..l. Neville, Dalton
J. Francis, and Miss Maud Shelley.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, at 7, NOTHING TO NURSE. Mr. Thorne
and Miss IS ewton.

After which, a New Comedy, RIND TO A FAULT. Messrs
Parselle, Belford, and Turner; Mesdames Johnstone, Gwynn°,
and Hughes.
To conclude with Byron's WILLIAM TELL WITH A VEN-
GEANCE. Metisis. James and Fenton; Mesdames Holt and
Weatheraby.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
New Management.
Solo Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. H. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, FROM GRAVE TO GAY. Messrs. H. Neville,
H. 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 con;:lnde with MY WIFE'S BONNET. Messrs. R. Souter,
H. Cooper, and J. G. Taylor; Mesdames L. Moore and E. Farrel].
Commence at Seven.