The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-23 00:00:00

ITER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Madame Sontag.
In consequence of the illness of Signor Coletti, the Opera of Don
Giovanni is postponed for this evening.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented Rossini's celebrated Opera,
IL BAItBIERE DI SIVIGLIA.
Rosina. Mdlle. Sontag; Ii Conte d'Almaviva, Signor Calzolari ;
Figaro, Signor Belletti ; Basilic), Signor F. Lablache ; Bartolo, Signor
Lablache.
In the Lesson Scene Madame Sontag will introduce Rode's cele-
brated variations.
Between the acts will be presented selections from the admired
Ballet LA ESMERALDA, comprising the celebrated Truandaise,
by Mdllo. Carlotta Grist and M. Charles.
To conclude with the highly successful Ice Ballet, by M. P.
Taejon', entitled
LES PL AIMS DE L'HIVER ; on, Lea Patineurs.
The principal characters by Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi, Wile. Marie
Taglioni, and Mdlle. Amelia Ferraris ; in the course of which the
admired Spanish Dance, La Ziagarella, by Mdlle. Marie Taglionl ;
a new grand Pas, by Mdlle. Amelia Ferraris; and a grand Pas de
Deux a la Ilongroise, by Mdlle, Carlotta Grist and M. Charles.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.
The Subscribers are respectfully informed that Signor Bancardl
will make his third appearance on Saturday next, April 20.
Doors open at Seven, the Opera to commence at Half-past Seven.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Second night of Zora.
THIS EVENING

will be produced (for the second time), with new scenery, dresses,
and decorations, :a grand opera, founded on Rossini's celebrated
work, " Mote in Egitto," with the alterations and additions by the
Composer, entitled

Z 0 R. A .
Anais, Madame Castellan ; Sinaide, Madlle. Vera ; Nicotri, Mdme.
d'Okolski'; Merismane, Signor Temburini ; Zora, Mon. Zelger (his
2d appearance at the Royal Italian Opera) ; Babies, Signor Las la ;
Osiris, Signor Tagliatdco ; The Oracle, Signor Polonini ;
signor Soldi ; and Amenofi, Signor Tamberlik.
The Divertisement in the third act will be supported by Monsieur
Alexandre and biadlle. Louise Taglioni.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. The dresses by Mrs.
Bailey and Madame Marzio. The appointments by Mr. Blamire.
The machinery lay Mr. Allen.
The Ballet arranged by M. Alexandre.
The spectacle arranged by Mr. A. Harris.
The doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the perform-
ances commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Bakes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
or season), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which will for the future
be open from Ten till Five.

Madame Grisl, Madlle. de 3feric, Signor Tamberlik, M. Zelger, M.
Massol, and Signor Mario.
A GRAND EXTRA NIGHT
On THURSDAY NEXT, April 25,
When will be performed (for the first time this season) Rossies
celebrated opera of
LA DONNA DEL LAGO.
liens, Madame Grist; Albina, Madlle. Cotti ; Malcolm Greme,
Madlle. de Meric ; Douglas, M. Zelger ; Serano, Signor Lavia ;
Rodrigo Dhu, Signor Tamberlik ; and Giacomo V., Signor Mario.
The Grand Finale of the First Act, representing the Gathering of
the Clans, will be executed by two Military Bands, in addition to tke
natal orchestra.
The Chorus of Birds will be assisted 137 the whole strength of the
Company.
To conclude with the second and third acts of Anber's Grand
and popular Opera,
MASANIELLO,
Including the Barcarole, by Signor Tamberlik; the Duet, by
Signor Tamberlik and M. Massol; and the celebrated Prayer and
the Tarentella in the Market Scene.
Fenella, Mdlle. Bailin ; Pietro, Mons. Massa ; Alphonso, Signor
Mei ; Borella, Signor Rommi ; Pescatore, Signor Roche ; Selva,
Signor Gregorio ; Masaniello, Signor Tamberlik.
The Ballet incidental to the Opera will be supported by Mons.
Alexandre and Mdlle. Louise Taglioni.
Composer. Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the performances
eommence at Eight o'clock precisely.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Last week but one of the engagements of the eminent comediens,
M. Samson and Madlle. Denain.
TOMORROW EVENING
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock precisely, with

HEUR ET MALHEUR.
After which, by desire, and positively for this night only, Mo'lire's
celebrated Play of

LE MISANTHROPE.
Alceste, M. Samson ; Celimene, Madlle. Denain.
To Conclude with the popular Comedy, by M. Samson, entitled
LA. FAMILLE POISSON ; ou, Les Trois Crispins.
Raymond Poisson, M. Samson.
The Box-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Nye
Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
s treet .

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The Lessee has great pleasure in stating that the growing attraction

Of the Grand Easter Spectacle of the
DEVIL'S RING,

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Together with the urgent recommendation from all quarters that it
should be continued, has induced him to make such arrangements
as will meet the general wish, and supersede, for the present, the
necessity of chasing the Theatre.
THIS EVENING,
Will he presented, by her Majesty's Servants.
The Comedy of THE ELDER BROTHA ; or, Love at First
Sight. Lord Lewis, Mr. Diddear ; Mirasnount, Mr. Emery : Brisac,
Mr. Davidge ; Charles, Mr. James Anderson ; Eustacc, Mr. Mon-
tague ; Angelina, Miss V andenhoff ; Sylvia, Miss A. Lonsdale.
Afier which THE DEVIL'S RISC, ; or, Fire, Water, Earth,
and Air. In Three Acts and Four Elements.

The following are the principal Scenes.
ELEMENT THE FIRST—FIRE.
A beautiful View of the
CITY AND HARBOUR OF CAI Axa IN SICILY,
With Mount Etna Smoking in the Back-ground.
CHARACTERS IN THE FIRST ELEMENT :

Arnuph, Mr. W. Montagne ; Rodolph, Mr. Frazer ; Herman, Mr.
S. Jones; Conrade, Mr. Clifford; Otho, Mr Everett; Adolphus, Mr.
Darcie ; :Rupert. Mr. Abbott ; Carleman, Mr. Brayne ; Herbert,
Miss F. Huddart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artand ; Host of the " World's
End," Mr. G. Watson ; the Enchanted Princess Evelinc, Miss E.
Nelson; Leela, Miss Rafter; The S✓irit Devil's Ring, Miss A. Lone-
dale; Whirilburg, Mr. Seymour; Go-dah,Mr. C. Fisher.

CAVERNS OF THE BRAZEN HAND.
TEMPLE AND SPIRIT OF THE DEVIL'S RING.

THE IXTERIOR OF THE CIIA_RCOAL BURNER'S ABODE.

TIIE REALMS OF FIRE.
ELEMENT THE SECOND-WATER.
FALLS OF NIAGARA IN THE NEW WORLD.
THE CITY OF TIIE FOUNTAINS.
BREAKING THE SECOND CHARM.

TART ASCEND UPON TIIE BOSOM OF TIIE WATERS

CHARACTERS IN THE SECOND ELEMENT

Herbert. Miss F. Huddart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artand; American
Settler, Mr. R. Romer ; Indians, Messrs. Henry and Tressidor ;
Indian Squaw, Miss Foster ; Spirit of the Waters, Miss Nell ; Queen
of the Naiades, Miss F. Grey ; Go-dah, Mr. C. Fisher.

GRAND NAIADE BALLET.
ELEMENT THE THIRD-EARTH.

DIAMOND CAITI4.B IN CALIFORNIA.

CHARAIITERS IN THE THIRD AND FOURTH ELEMENTS:

Herbert, Miss F. Hubbart ; Franco, Mr. S. Artaud ; The Black
Knight • Mucklow, Mr. Manderson : Gnomes, Messrs.
♦bbott, Henry, Ellar, Brayne, &c. ; the Princess Eveline, Miss E.
Nelson ; Leela, Miss Rafter ; Go-dab, Mr. C. Fisher.

THE SICILIAN VINEYARD.
A TERRIFIC COMBAT
INTWEBN HERBERT AND THE SABLE KNIGHT.
ELEMENT TIIE FOURTH-AIR.
TEE PALACE OF RAINBOWS!
HALL OF THE HUNDRED KNIGHTS.

The Triumphal Entry of Herbert and Princess Eveline in
A CAR DRAWN BY REAL HORSE'S.
GRAND MILITARY BAND,
AND DORGEO'US PROCESSION!

•
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
• Mr. B. Webster, Sole LesSEVEsee and Manager, Old BroraptOn.
THININu,
Will be performed a new drama, called
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.
Dr. Primrose, Mr. Webster ; Squire Thornhill, Mr. H. Vanden-
hoff ; Mr. Burchill, Mr. Stuart ; Moses, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs. Prim-
rose, Mrs. Keeley ; Olivia, Miss Reynolds ; Lady Blarney, Miss P
Horton; Miss Skeggs, Mrs. Fitzwillianc.
To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.
Cedric the Saxon, Mr. J. Bland ; Sir Briant de Bore Guilbert, Mr.
Selby; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Buck-
n Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley ; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ;
Rebecca, Mlas P. Horton.
The Box-office is under. the direction of Mr. L T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
'Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
EVENING,
Will be performed theTHIS celebrated Drama of THE HARVEST
HOME. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, Paul
Bedford, 0. Smith ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
PLAYING FIRST FIDDLE ; or, Follow my Leader Principal
Characters by Messrs. P. Bedford, Lambert, Madame Celeste, Miss
woolgar, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY. Characters by Messrs.
Ip/right, Bedford, Worrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
THIS ETENLNG

Will be repeated (20th time) a Lyrical, Comical Pastoral, entitled
c yMON and IPHIGENIA, altered from the text of David Garrick.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Harley, F. Matthews, It. Roxby,
T. Cooke ; MISS St. George, Miss Kenworthy, Miss H. Gilbert,
Kra. Hamby, Miss Oliver, Miss Manners, and Miss Martindale.
To be followed by THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters by
Messrs. F. Matthews and F. Cooke; Madame Vestris, Miss Julia St.
forge, 3fiss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macmunara, miss
Martindale, and Miss E. Homier.
To conclude with A PRACTICAL MAN.
All applications for Private Boxes must be ma de to Mr. Aileron
15 New Bond-street.
The Box-office, adjointnl the Theatre, in Wellington-street, is
open daily from Ten to Six o'clock, under the superintendence of
lib T. F. Bennett.

PRLNCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,
Anber's Opera of
Wnl be repeated (is its complete form)
GUSTAVUS VIE THIRD.
Gustavus, Mr. W. Harrison ; Oscar, Miss L. Pyne ; Ankastrom, Mr.
Welts ; Ribbin Mr. G. Barker ; De Horn, Mr. R. Latter; Christian,
Mr.
Wynn ; Countess Ankastrom, Mdlle. Nan ; Arvedson, Madame
Masfatren ; Principal Folic Mdlle. Celeste Stephan.
Atter which a New Grand Tale of Enchantment, with splendid
Scenery, Costumes, and Appointments ; extensive Machinery, &c.,
entitled
'l2Pa CIITTEN OF THE ROSES ; or, The Sorcerer of Candahar.
?rinol
characters by Messrs. Ryder, Forman, Honey, Craven ;
Louisa Reward,
Howard, Miss Saunders, and Miss VNlars.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITEIEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Immense Positively the last 5 nights of thatattraction. extraordinary American Eves-
trims, Young Hernandez, the wonder of the world.
THIS EVENING
Th. Eptierrainments will commence at Seven o'clock,
Fitzball's enormously successful new le of
Enchantment, entitled with
grand Easter Spectacle
THE OU R SONS
produced,
OF ; or The Hays of Charlemagne.
Mostgorgeously AYanlirintroducing Living
Camel, Zebra,
and all the vast resources of this Theatre.
To be succeeded by an incomparable routine of Batty's Feats of
the Hippodrome, supported by the accomplished Artistes of the
Establishment.
To conclude with the interesting Melodrama of
MEG MURDOCK ' • or, the Fatal Glen.
On Friday, Young Hernandez's Farewell Benefit in London, when
he will appear for the first time in an Equestrian Sketch of Napoleon
Buonaparte, being positively the ,last night but one of his per-
formance.

Box-office open From Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

On Saturday last there arrived in Bull, by train,
from Darlington, eight bulls and four heifers, of the Durham
breed, from the eminent breeders, Mr. R. Thornton, of Staple-
ton, and Mr. R. Emmerson, of Evyholm, which were shipped
for the Belgian Government—OW Advertiser.