The Sun.
London, England, 1866-12-15 00:00:00

LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the storms
of the past twenty months the National Lifeboat
Institution, by its life boats and other means, contributed to
the saving of 1,475 persons from different wrecks on our
coasts. The Institution also expended £48,000 in the same
period on its lifeboat establishments, in addition to granting
£3,530 as inwards.

The Committee of the Institution earnestly 'APPEAL to
the public for ASSISTANCE to enable them to meet the
continued heavy demands on the 172 lifeboat Stations of the
Institution.

Contributions are 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.—
Solo Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON.
THIS EVENING, FAUST. Mr. Phelps ; Messrs.
Edmund Phelps, W. Harrison, and Johnstone ; Mrs. Her-
mann Vezin, Miss Poole, and Mrs. 11. Vandenhoff.
To conclude with the Comedy of KATHARINE AND
PETRUCHIO. Petruchio, Mr. T. Swinbourne ; h.ath
rine, Miss Isabel Adams.
Doors open at half-past six; performances commence at
seven o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET,
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. uc tone,
THIS EVENING, A GA.ME :-.PECULATION.
Messrs. C. Ma hews, Chippendale, Kendal, Rogers, Clark,
Braid, &c.; Mesdames Fitzwiillam, Laws, Wright, Sidney.
Followed by ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. Mr. Chas.
Mathews, Mr. Compton, Mr. Rogers, ilr Clark, drc.; Mes-
dames C. Mathews, Hill, Wright, Colman, Sidney, sm
To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS. Mr. Compton.
Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
Bole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
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T EIJS EVENING, at Seven precisely, THE BARONET
ABROAD. Alias Roden.

Atter which, at Eight, A SISTER'S PENANCE. Miss
Rate Terry, Miss Hughes, Miss Emily Pitt; Mr. Herman
Vezin ; Messrs. Billington, Ashley, J. A. Shaw, Stephenson,
Aburne, and R. Romer.
To conclude with A PAS DE FASCINATION. Miss
Furtado, Miss Emily Pitt. Messrs. Eburne, Ashly, Romer,
C. J. Smith.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.-
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Pechter.
THIS EVENING, BRUTUS AND CIESAR. Miss
Hearade.
At a Quarter before 8, the new Drama, in Four Acts, THE
LONG STRIKE, written by Dion Boucicauit. The New
scenery by Mr. T. Greive and assistants. Messrs. S. Emery,
H. Widdicornb, Fitzpatrick, Dalton, 1). Evans, Anderson,
Newbound, Stan ey. Lomas, Moreland, Andrews, Reynolds,
and J. C. Cowper.
To conclude with TWEEDLETON'S TAIL COAT.
Acting Manager, Mr. H. Barnett. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.
Box-office open daily from Ten till Five.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, NEIGHBOURS. Messrs. Parselle,
Belford, and G. Murray ; Misses Swanborough, Johnstone,
and Hughes.
After which, will be produced the Grand Burlesque of
KENILWORTH : Messrs. 1 home, Jame&, and Fenton ;
Mesdames Swanborough, Johnstone, and Raynham.
To conclude with BOOTS AT THE SWAN.
Commence at Seven.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining*.

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THIS EVENING, at 8. a Drama, in I Acts, founded on the
popular tale by Charles Dickens, Esq., entitled BARNABY
It 111)(1E, adapted to the stage, and expressly for this Theatre,
by Messrs. Watts Phillips and Vining. Characters by Mrs.
John Wood, Miss Augusta Thomson, Mrs. Henry \ fining,
Mrs. Chas. Horsman, and Miss Katherine Rodgers; Messr..
S. Calhaem, F. Villiers, J. G. Shore, ii. Forrester, Charles
Ilorsman, E. Shepherd, 11. Mellon, C. H. Fenton, W. R.
Robins Chapman, dtc. Act Ist, The My story ; 2d, The Re-
cognition; 3d, The Riots; 4th, Caught at Last. Entirely
new Scenery by Mr. F. Lloyds, ana Music by Mr. Charles
Hall. The Drama produced under the stage direction. of Mr.
Vining.
Preceded by THE MISTRESS OF THE MILL.
Commence at Seven.

lIOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL.
Sole rroprietor and Manager, Mr. seam' Parry.
THIS EVENING, FAMILY JARS. Mr. Set ton Parry;
Miss C. Saunders.
After which, Boucicault's drama of FLYING SCUD.
Messrs. Neville, Delmore, Blake, Garden,Vollaire ; Mesdames
F. Josephs, C. Saunders, B. Foote, Haym.nd.

rip HEATRE ROYAL, ASTLEY'S.
A- Under the Sole Management of Mr. IV. H. C. Nation.
LAST TWO NIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
LAST NIGHT of THE GOLDEN DUSTMAN.

NOTICE.—Mr. W. H. C. NATION respectfully announces
that this Theatre must be Closed after the 17th lust. till
Boxing Night, Dec. 26, in consequence of the extensive pre-
parations necessary for the proauction of one of the Grand
Christmas Pantomimes for which tuis Theatre has such an
enviable reputation.
THIS EVENING, the ORIGINAL Dramatic Adaptation
cf Charles Dickens's latest Work, "Our Mutual Friend," as
produced by Mr. W. H. C. Nation at the Sadler's Wells
Theatre, June 16, 1866, entitled THE GOLDEN 1.,155T31AN,
with Ne,v Scenery and Striking Situations.

Concluding with Frank Talfourd's sparkling Burlesque of
ATALANTA, with additional Rhyme to suit the Times by
W. H. C. Nation • and the celebrated Children Danseuses,
Miss FANNY HIGG3 and Misses FLORENCE and ANNIE
WRIGH r, in their fascinating dance " THE POWER OF
LOVE."

Box-office open daily from eleven till four.
To prevent disappointment seats should be secured in ad-
vance. No charge for bills or booking.