The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-23 00:00:00

IL MATRIMONIO SEGRETO.

Paolina, Signor Calzolari ; Count Robinson, Signor F. Lablache ;
Geronimo, Signor Lablache.
In the course of the .Evening, Madlle. Fiorentini will sing, In the
National Costume, the celebrated Cancion Espanol°, La Calesera.
To conclude w.th the Ballet Divertissement,
LES DELICEi DU SERIAL,

By Madlle. Amelia Ferraris, Madlle. Petit Stephan, Madlles,
Julien, Rosa, Lamorenx, Aussandon, and M. Charles, !cc., Rte.
applications Am' Boxes, otalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
office of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Last Night of the Season.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be produced, the first Act of Hellions celebrated Opera,
NORMA.
To be followed by Donizetti's Opera,
L'E LISI II I)'AMORE.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor. M. Costa.
The Performances will commence at 'Light o'clock.
All persons haling claims on the It ,yal Italian Opera are requested
to send them today, and to apply for payment at the Treasury of the
Theatre To-morrow, at Twov'clock.

I'HEATRE ROYAL, RAYMAAKET.
Mr. R. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brampton.
For a few nights only, Adeiphi onipany and Adelphi Pieces.
THIS E VENI NG,

Will be performed the Comedy of PAUL PRY. Harry Stanley,
Mr. Boyce; Witherton, Mr. Culleuford ; Colonel Hardy, Mr. Lam-
bert ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright; Marian, Mille Harding.
After which a new and original Zoological Extravaganza, called
THg HIPPOPOTAMUS. Mr. Tiddywink, Mr. Wright; Sergeant
Bal bus. Mr. Paul Bedford; Mrs. Tiddywiak, Miss E. Harding.
To conclude with THE ENCHANTED ISLE.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street, St. James's.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street
SIRS. FANNY KEMBLE'S READINGS OF HAKgPEARE.
Mr. MITCHELL has the honour to announce, that owing to the
distinguished and increasing success of Mrs. Fanny Kernble's Read-
ings, they will be further continued To-Morrow Evening, and a
Morning Reading (pos.tively the last). oa Monday, August 26. The
Plays are selected in conclusion of Mrs. Fanny Kemble's presen'
engagement in London.

THIS EVENING
Shatspease's Play of " Richard the Second."
And the last Reading on Monday Morning, August 26, Henry the
Fourth. Part I.
Morning Readings at Half-past Two.

Evening Reading to commence at half past Eight o'clock precisely.
stalls 75.: Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 35.; Amphitheatre, 2s, Private
Boxes One Guinea, One Guinea and a-hall; and Two Guineas.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Same Royal Library, St. James's-street ;
Messrs. Ebers', Andrews', Hookhain's. Allerat's, Leader and Cock's,
Chappell's. Hammond's, and 011ivier's Libraries, Bond-street ; Cra-
owes, and the Carlton Library, Regent-street; and at the Box-orlice
of the Theatre, which J.: open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPLUTHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre In London.

Crowded Houses to witness the attractive and magnifieent Spectacle
of Mazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties it the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis.

THIS EVE.)TING,-

Will be produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
awl the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique.
To conclude with the favourite Afterpiece of JACK JUNK.
Box-office open From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager. Mr. W. West.

ITader the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Another splendid Elephant.
Promenade Concert, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select Programme
of Ancient and Modern Music.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioiarale Pic-
ture representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army the largest Picture in the World! with innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
D arson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
inferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents Loin the Queen.
The Musical Department is conducted by Mr. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer for the gratification of the
Subscribers and the Public, the most Splendid Military Band in the
Kingdom 11 Selected from the Bands of her • Ma3esty's Horse and
Foot Guards, and the most eminent Artistesin the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully Maintained ! The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Lazarus,
Prosperre, Egerton, Crozier, Webb, Holt, Re.
Durieg the. evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the ceieerated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps ! Showing a general view of the !legion of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its far-tamed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army is firstseen " en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arms,
and amid tee clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
7runke of Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
ind the (indent Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
plains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired teak d'artifice of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a ntaznificeat Transparency flay feet in height,
painted by Kenn's. Denson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
hononr, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscation of various coloured
Ares.

The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr.-Thos Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Boteherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.

Admission. Is.

st(m WATER Al LONDON BRIDGE.

Tins DAT —Morning 19 min. after 2 I Evening 37rnin. after 2
To- Koaxow Morning 53 min. after 2 I Evening 3 min. atte, 3

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, AUGUST 23.
THERMOMETER, IX THE SHADE.
63—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and daring the night.
62—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29.97.
Wnill W.S.W.--fine, but cloudy.