The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-15 00:00:00

NEW POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.

It is stated that early in the season the mails for
the south of Ireland will be despatched direct from
Milford, in South Wales, to Waterford, instead of
passing through Dublin as at present. In the
course of a few weeks all the receiving houses in
Dublin will be abolished, with the exception of six,
which will be confined to the registering of letters
and the issuing of money orders. Iron pillar re-
ceivers, as in London, are to be substituted for the
abolished offices.

fife: LATE ASSASSISATION IN PARIS.

The ceremony of the purtication of the church of
St. liiienue-du M.ht t;.ok placd ou Tuesday morning,
and attracted an iuittte3e ci)o.c.,tmo of q:.ctaturs. Toe
following was the course of prtice.-(lmg,:

Tue :pen space in front of the chuicTi was sanded, and
in the centre, on a large carpet, was placed a feuteuil
for Mgr. de goanechose, the• Bishop of Evreux; who pre-
sided at the ceremony. The principal entrance to the
building as well as the two side doors were hung with
week drapery. A little before ten, the metropolitan
chapter, led try the archdeacon of Ste. Genevieve, and
accompanied by tile cures of the diocese and the supe-
riors, directors, and pupils of the diocesan seminary, left
the church of St. Genevieve an proceeded in solemn
silence to St. Etienne-du-Mont. The chapter and the
cures were in their full canonicals, with violet stole. A
body of the mounted municipal guard aid a detachment
of the infantry of the same force preceded the pro-
cessiob, and opened a passage for them through the
dense crowd. The clergy, on arriving, ranged them-
selves opposite the principal entrance and along the
sides of the open space. At this moment, the bourdon
of Notre-Dame was heard, and the ceremony commenced.
The bells of St. Etienne did 1.1,t ring out until the cere-
monial purification was over, and the altars bad been
daily prepared for the celebration of mass. The
Bishop of Evreux was in his full episcopal dress,
wearing the mitre and holding the crosier in bits
right hand. The ceremony commenced by the
sprinkling of holy water. A table, surmounted by
a cruciihx, and near which was placed a silver
'vessel containing the water, was arranged at the foot of
the steps of the principal door of the church. After the
11 severe was chanted, awl while this was being dune
the bishop commenced the procession round the church,
assisted by M. Surat, the Archdeacon to Genevieve, and
M. Eg!ee, vicar-general and master 01 the ceretnonies of
Notre Dame. The bishop sprinkled from time to time
the exterior of the church with holy water. In this pro-
cts,ion the bishop was accompanied only by the chapter
of Ste. Genevieve and the clergy of St. Etienne-du-Mont,
the crowd and the rest of the clergy remaining in their
places. The sprinkling of the exterior being finished
and the bishop having returned to his place opposite the
principal door, the chanting of the litanies by the clergy
of St. Etienne and the metropolitan chapter on their
knees commenced. At that moment the black hang-
ings at the doors were lifted up and the bishop and
others entered the church. The bishop then
sprinkled water, salt, ashes, and wine near the
threshold. The chanting of the litanies was followed by
the psalm Exsurgat Deus, and others prescribed by the
ritual. The bishop, accompanied in procession by the
clergy, then sprinkled various parts of the interior of the
church. The procession stopped at the part of the nave
where the crime was committed, and, kneeling, sang
three times the Parce, Dwaine. In the meantime the
altars were arranged, and a precession was formed to go
for the host and sacred vessels, which had been placed
in a building detached from the church. On their arriv-
ing they were placed on the principal altar, and a mass
was immediately eommenced. The ceremony then ter-
minated, and the clergy withdrew, the proceedings hay-
ing lasted from ten o'clock until after ',welve.
It is probable that a wish may exist at the Court o
Rome to make the public believe that the murderer
Verger is insane. It is certain that among several of'
the lower orders the crime has produced an off. c:, un
favourable to !,he clergy, and I have heard of one or two
priests being insulted in the streets. Such conduct,
justtine as it is, proves at all events the sympathy felt for the
dec ased.
It is reported that a letter was found on V •
srger ad-
tires
ed to the Emper.rpersueally, and which w• g imme-
diately given to his Majesty. The conctusiou is said to
be " L'Arebeveque est perdu, gare a vous," V, rger is
also said to have left at his late rectory in t're oiocese of
'rps a
la guillotine." (" I bsqueath my soul to immortality,
Meaux a sort of testatnema ly paper, whicli has been
transmitted to the police b.) tho B sh. The paper
says, "Je le4ue m, in attic 100
imiloir,ait6 ~:on corps
my body t the guillotine.")
Tue xtlibition of the Archl,isnop's- remains was cur-
tailed by two or three days. The et-owes were becoming
exposition
up
to
more numerous each day ; the angoage was in several
‘ille.:condittu not o
nh
thinkte
Sunday. e

RECEPTION OF A NUN AT BRIGHTON.—Ou Wednes•
day evening the reception of a nun took place in the
Roman Catholic church in Upper St. Jan.es'e•street, in
this town. The lady who has taken the veil is a Miss
B—, the daughter of an eminent judge, and a recent
convert from protestantiem. On such occasions the gor-
geous and mystically-beautiful ceremony of the Catholie
Church comes forth in full development. The precincts
of the altar were decorated with wreaths of h‘ lly and
ivy, while the altar itself was covered with gorgeous
flowers and wax lights and a rich cnoir6 antique cover.
Tho novice, who, from her hi,.;h position, her wealth,
her beauty and accomplishments, was the cynin.ure of all
eyes, received the " Bridal veil of co'ibaey" from the
bands of the Rght Rev. Dr. Grant, Bishop of South-
wark, who was assisted on the ucca,ion by the Very
Rev. Canon Reardon, the pastor of the parish, and the
Rev. Mr. Simpson, a recent convert from prott•stautism .
Too church was thronged to excess from an early hour
by a most respectable and fashionable audience, anxious
to witness the interesting and imposing cercui ny. At
the crisis, when the novice received the veil at the hands
_of the. bishop, and resigned her worldly na.-ne for the
adopted one of her patron saint, and, renounced the
world and all its vanities, and as the nuns came to em-
a; tic
oe.mx hpoorst,a_
di
i obny.
hTihMee.brace and receive her into the sisterhood, several
Csehvuerreahl,ladies
present, including some of the burst
into
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choir
met.Toshte
ebffi hc
Ipvep r o nAo uinttcae
greatly, Atriret),—Brigliton
Lowe, the organist, was
Guardian.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LA N E.-
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting Manager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R.
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.
Great Success of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the
most magnificent ever produced on the English stage.
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
Followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
After which will be produced an entirely new and original
symbolical, hyperbolical, parabolical, and extra-physiog-
nomical grotesque, statuesque, and picturesque Grand Comic
Christmas Pantomime, which for some time past has employed
the unrivalled resources of this extensive establishment, and
which will be called or entitled, as it is entitled to be called,
SEE, SAW, MARGERY DAW ;

Or, Harlequin. Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs.
The scenery entirely new, painted by and under the direc-
tion
of Mr. William Beverley and numerous assistants. The
machinery by J. Tucker and assistants. The properties, de-
corations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Messrs.
Needham, Glindon, &c. The masks, models, and pbysiog-
nomical devices designed and executed by the celebrated
Dykwynkyn. The overture and music composed and arranged
by Herr Ansehnez. The choregraphic arrangements under
the personal supervision of M. Petit. The comic scenes con-
structed by and under the direction of Harry Bolano. The
peculiar grotesque opening► invented and written by E. L.
Blanchard, author of " Harlequin and the Seven Ages of
Man," " Jack and Jill," " Humming Top," " Hudibras," &e.,
and the whole arranged and produced under the direction of
Mr. Robert Roxby.
Ye ancients and truthful legend on ye which ye pantomime
its story is founded :
" See, saw, Margery Daw,
" Sold her bed, and laid upon straw,"
MSS. of Nursery Rhymes in British Museum.
Anion of Reverses, in the Island of Ups and Downs. "Yea,
the Great Globe itself."
" Here we go up, up, up,
" Here we go down, down, down ;
" Here we go backwards and forwards,
" And here we go round and round."

:uvenile Chorus of the earliest period, supposed to belong to
the One. Un, Mr. Topham ; Down, Mr. Low; Opera-
box, Kid Glove, Tiger and Brougham, and Porte-monnaie
(attendants upon Up), Signor Lorgnette. Herr Tightfitt,
Master Satuebox, and Monsieur Chinque ; Hard Up, Dupli-
cate, Distraint, and Rags (attendants upon Down), Mr. Friz-
hard, Mr. Pop ill. Mr. Quodham, and Mr. Patchwell. An-
aual appearance of Holyday in her Emblematic Car. Holyday
(the Genius of the Season), Miss Marian Stanley ; Sport and
Pastime (her attendants), Misses Lovelangh and Lightheart ;
Dame Necessity (who is on this occasion made a virtue of by
particular desire), Mrs. Selby. How Invention, the Daughter
of Necessity, is called upon to assist the development of the
story, while Holyday invites both Up and Down to enjoy
themselves. Holyday's Home in the Green Bower of Mistletoe
and Winter Garden of the Fairies.—Mistletoe (the Fairy
Queen), Miss E. Wadham ; Fairy Spirits of the Kisses that
have beer► given under the Mistletoe, by upwards of 100
Ladies of the Corps de Ballet. Grand Ballet —Miss
Rosin Wright, Mdlles, J. and E. Osmont, and the Co-
ryphees. The Golden Gates leading to the Palace of
Huggamugga.—Herald (with a Proclamation), Mr.
Hornogold ; Guards, Messrs. Stiffneck, Headsup,
F-Yearieht, Shoulderarms. Stand-at-ease, and March-
well ; Tailor, Mr. Broadcloth ; Cobbler, Mr. Waxend ; Black
mnith, Mr. Anvil ; the Princess Margery Daw (afterwards
Columbine), Madame T3oleno ; Shilly and Shelly (her Maids
of Honour), Misses Dithery and Dothery. How Margery
Dew has no no+ ion of work herself, and the contempt she
shows towards those who do work. Interior of the Palace of
Xing Huggamugga. King Hnggamugga (Sovereign of the
Land of Sixes and Sevens), Mr. Dawking ; Huryl-Burly (Lord
Chancellor), Mr. Bigwig ; Niminy-Piminy (the Lord Cham-
berlain), Mr. Noodledorn ; Higgledy-Piggledy (Goldstick in
Waiting), Mr. Muddle ; other Members of the Court, Messrs.
Row, Scrape, Cringe, Crouch, Tagvag, Merrywag, Perriwig,
%rut Hatband; Court Milliner, Madame Crinoline ; Drawing
Master, Professor Crayon ; Governess, Miss Frump ; Music-
Master, Signor Hurdigurdi ; Maid in Waiting, Miss Sweet-
tlmper ; Chef de Cuisine, Mr. Cook ; Prince Popinjay (of
the Land of Prettistory), Mr. Flnefeather ; his Retinue,
aidesers. Glare, Dazzle, Gleam, Glitter, and Cutashine. How
the Princess is taught a wholesome lesson by Necessity, and
of the change that takes place in consequence. Cottage of
Necessity, with a Prospect of Hard Work in the Distance.
The Enchanted Workbox—The Sampler and the Exemplar, I
and the pretty piece of work that Margery Daw makes of it.
Inhabitants of the Workbox :—Row of Pins, Messrs. Sharp,
Bent, Crooked, Pinaday, Groatayear, &c. ; Regiment of
Needles (ready drilled), Messrs. Largeeye, Smalleye, Longsix,
Splitup, Snapoff, dec. ; Thimble, Master Tom Thumb ;
Worsted, Mr. Bawlaway ; Bodkin, Mr. Pierce ; Tape Mea
"rt. Mr. Inchbald; Hook and Eye, Messrs. How and Some-
bxlyelse ; Shirt Buttons, Mr. Earlypurly ; Scissors, Mr.
Sheersteel. How Margery Daw makes an important discovery
and the audience also, and how, led by Necessity, she is com-
pelled to alter her opinions and change her position. The Mine
of Labour, leading to the Mine of Wealth,—Labour (the Parent
of Health, Wealth, and Happiness), Mr. StrongTth'arm.
What Margery Daw goes to see, what she saw, and the re-
ward that Holyday bestows. Grand Scenic and Mechanical
Effects, exhibiting (in processor construction) the Fairy Fac-
tory of Fancy, completed with the assistance of Labour and
Imagination. Brilliant Tableau. The Transformation :—Two
Harlequins, Herr Deulin and Signor Veroni ; two Sprites,
the Brothers Elliott ; two Pantaloor s, Mr. Barnes and Mr. G.
Tanner; two Clowns, Messrs. Harry Boleno and Flexmore ;
the Gent, Mr. Halford ; two Columbines, Madame Boleno
and Miss Honey. The Ups and Downs of the Harlequinade,
showing the Ins and Outs and Turns About of the Pantomime
Rally ; Toy Warehouse, Butcher's and Baker's Shop
(Bolenos, Deulin, Tanner, and Halford).—A pink of polite-
ness—Clown very toyish—Getting a nutcracker, which turns
oat a nobby toy—First and last toys for gambling—Marbles
versus dice—Despatches, loaded, and off they go—Harlequin
takes a private box—Clown takes Chatterton's situation as
boxiceeper Kite-flying—A game of Cricket, by which some
of the players get bowled out, and afterwards stumped,
which turns out a long stop—The uses and abuses of the crin-
oline—A Jack in the box—A box of regular British toys and
a basket of French bread (bricks)—Aldershott a size smaller
Grand review of infantry—A military ball—Going in for a
buster—Coming out with a roll—Clown make a peel t 3
baker's feelings—List, oh, List—Squaring a round of beef—
Clown takes a steak and gets a chop in return—Pantaloon
tries his hand at a game and loses by it Cut and come again
—Clown takes a butcher's shop, which Harlequin makes too
hot to hold him. Tailor's Shop and Perfumery Warehouse (Ye.
mil, Barnes, and Honey). A gentleman in search of a tailor—
A suit that is quite the ticket The Oxide wrapper—Railway
wrappers—Transfer depot--Washing machine—extraordinary—
Some th ing that won't wash--Cleaned out—Scent in and sent out-
Foreign versus English toothpowder Hungary water—A
Frangipani bouquet Wonderful effects of the Pistachio nut-
powder —A case of real distress—Pantaloon in a fix—Fur-
nished Apartments for Single Men (Bolenos, Deulin, and
Tanner).—Clews and Pantaloon in high life—A domestic re-
volution—Turning the tables—To bed, to bed—A drop too
much Clown now begins to reflect —The looking-glass follows
his example—Two heads better than one—Clown takes a turn
on the sofa, which also takes a turn on its own account—
Multiplication altercation, which ends with a regular row in
the house. Judkia's Gas-regulating Machine and General
Patent Office and Stationer's Shop (Veroni, Barnes, and
Honey.)—Clown, being iu Fleet-street, goes the pace rather
fast—The language of the eyes (1-talian of course) which
everybody understands—Bath post versus Loudon post—Re-
gulators Wanted : railway regulators, army regulators, gas
regulators, smoke regulators—Sewing, cutting, washing,
pressing, and ironing done by a turn—Clown makes a shift
which makes Pantaloon a little shirty—A. box of com-r on
scents —A fresh supply of blacks from America— A Dred-ful
scene ensues. Mechi's Model Farm (Bolenos, Deuln, and
Tanner )—Harvest.heme —A rakish dance by rustic lads and
lasses—The milky way—Harlequin makes a pump of himself
—A strong smell of game—A farm-yard visitor—Clown finds
the pig a very great bore—Pantaloon finds the dog gets
greatly atteched to him —Prize Poultry—Cochin China and
conch in England Novel hatching—The old mail—Full in-
side—Clown off by the Express and Pantaloon by the
Becket— Mappin's Cutlery and Shilling Razor Warehouse,
King William-street, City (the whole of the double
company will appear in this scene )—Pantaloon proposes
to take a bus —Present and future—Weight of public opinion
—A change for the better—The people's own bus—When
fool meets fool then comes the tug of fun—Collision, crash,
smash, and dash—Garotte preventive—Moustache move-
ment A pair of sharp blades—Clowns prove themselves a
case for cutlery Holloway stopped by Holloway's oint-
ment—The duel—A cut direct—Forewarned, forearmed—
Public nuisances of 1856—0 h, my Crinoline—A high wind,
n regular blow up, and glorious termination to Ups and
Downs in Holiday's Fairy Home.

The reduced prices as follows, varying throughout the
house to suit every one : —Galleries. M. and ls. ; Second
Circle of Boxes, ls. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. 6d. ; Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls. is. ; - Private Boxes,
10. e. 6d., I'. Is., 11. lds. M., and 21. 2s.
A Morning Performance of the Great Pantomime every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

R OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING will be produced an entirely new and
original combination of burlesque and pantomime, entitled
CONRAD AND MEDORA;
or, Harlequin Corsair and the Little Fairy at the Bottom of
the Sea. The burlesque opening by W. Brough, Esq.,
rounded upon the ballet of Le Corsair, as produced at Her
Majesty's Theatre. The harlequinade upon things in gene-
ral. The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr. F.
Fenton. Characters in the opening :
Conrad (the Corsair) Miss Woolgar
Birharto (his lieutenant) Mr. J. L. Toole
Seydo Pasha Mr. Barrett
Sing Smaul
Yunsi ff
Medera ......... . Mrs. Charles Dillon
Oulnar Mrs, B. White
Zuliem Mrs. Melville
Submarina Miss Jessie Ryder
Serena Miss Mario Wilton
Clowns Mr. Tom Matthews and
Mr. H. Marshall
„Mr. Stilt
Mr. J Marshall
The Brothers Nelson.!
Miss Clara Morgan and
Miss Ladd.
To be preceded by WILLIAM TELL. Mr. C. Dillon.
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super.
ntendence of Mr. Chatterton, jun.
Carriages convoying parties to the Private Boxes to set
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-street.
at 2 o'clock.
A Morning Performance every Saturday,

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Columbines

TRANI) T EIEXT RE..—Mn%ger, mt. T.
Payne.—Thin Evening. ..ylll be performed

THE JEW'S DAUGHTER.

After which, the immensely successful novel Burlesque
Pantomime of THE MAGIC MISTLETOE; or, Harlequin
Humbug and the Shams of London. The Fairy Christmas,
Miss E. Wilton ; Good Humour, Miss Norbury ; Mercury,
Mies Cameron ; Humbug, Mr. Herbert ; Cant, Mr. Bolton ;
Baron, Mr. J. B. Johnstone ; Sir Roland, Mr. Clarke ; Lord
I•43vei., Miss Craven • Addelp ,to, Miss Cuthbert ; Crambo,
Master W. Edouin • Lady Afrnes, Miss E. Jacobs ; Baroness,
Ar. G. Lee ; FurbilosA, Mr. J. Howard. Novel Harle-
qnimade Miss Cuthbert ; Little Clown, :Kasten W
Edonin ; Pantaloon, Mr. J. Clarke ; Harlequin, Miss Craven ;
Columbines. Miss E. lacobs and Mdle. Collison ; Premier
Dansense, Mdle. Marie Charles.
To conclude with THE INTRIGUE.
New and magnificent Scenery, &c. New Curtain. New
Act Drop.
Commence at Seven. Stalls,
-B.; DM; 2s. ; Pit, Is. ;
Gallery, 6d.
A morning performance of the Pantomime every Monday
at two o'clock.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
) Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, THE LIFE CHASE.
Atter which, HARLEQ L'IN AND THE SUMMER
ciumgx. Harlequin, Mr. F. Glover ; Clown, Mr. Buck
Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury; the Four Sprite; the Filli~~Fa.
SHY; Golambinee, Hoedames Marie and Agnes.

THEATRE ROYAL, El AYMA.RKET.
THIS EVENI NG, to commence at Seven
with (by desire) the ceme,ly of THE INCONSTANT, in which
Mr Murdoch will appear as Young Mirabel.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BABES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Crael
Uncle. The scenery of tihe opening story painte by .llr W.
Callcott. The music coa tposed and arrangedby :Award F itz.
william. The pant .)mira,e produced
Milano der th
un direction of
M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Columbine, Fanny
Wright; Pantaloon, lAr. and Clown, Mr. Driver.
To conclude with A KISS IN Mackay;'THE DARE.
A Morning perform2gice of the Pantomime will be given
every Thursday throughout the holidays : commencing at 2,
concluding at 4.

-no OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
IN THIS EVENING will be performed
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, called
ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP;
or, Harlequin and thee Genii of the Ring. Harlequin, Mr.
Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Co.
lumbine, Miss C. Adams.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

Great Hit of A Night at i,otting-Hill.
THIS EVENING will be performed
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Paul Bedford will appear.
To conclude with the new and original union of modern
burlesque and old English pantomime (as originated
at this theatre), by Professor Wordspinner, Member of Every-
thing, with entirely new scenery, dresses, transformations,
itc., called
MOTHER SHIPTON ;
or, Harlequin Knight of Love, and the Enchanted Whistle.
Harlequin and Columbine (a la Watteau), Madame Celeste
and miss Wyndham ; Clown, Mr. Garden ; Pantaloon, Mr.
Moreland ; Scaramonch, Mr. Le Barr. Characters in the bur-
lesque by Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J. Bland, Mr. R. Romer,
Madame Celeste, Miss Wyndham, Miss Mary Keeley, Miss
Kate Kelly, Miss Arden, &c.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.

THIS EVENING, Shakspeare's Tragedy of RICHARD
THE THIRD, with Mr. W. Cooke's Splendid Equestrian
Illustrations. Richard, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the choice SCENES of Equestrian Skill in
the ARENA.
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To conclude with the irresistibly funny equestrian comic
pantomime, called PA UL PRY ON HORSEBACK ; or,
Harlequin and the Magic Horseshoe, in which Mr. W. Cooke
will drive Eight Golden-footed Steeds attached to the re-
splendent Chariot of Gold.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at a quarter be-
fore seven o'clock. .Box-office open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. IV. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W.
Cooke, jun.
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A Morning Performance every Saturday, at Two o'clock,

CANTERBURY KALL. Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, dlc., viz.: —Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunel!, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr F.
Jonghmans, R. Grover, T. Raino, T. Farrant, S. Jones, J.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Austin, Ben-
nett, and Corri ; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, J. Harroway, R.A. ; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre
eisely. Suppers, dm., until twelve o'clock. In addition to
the usual Vocal Entertainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
tions.