The Sun.
London, England, 1850-12-26 00:00:00

DARING BURGLARIES.

One of the most daring burglaries which has dis-
graced Herefordshire was perpetrated in the parish of
Longtown, during the night succeeding Saturday
last. Between twelve and one o'clock Mr. Pritchard,
a freeholder, living in the above parish, was awakened
by a noise which he considered, and considered truly,
was that of persons attempting to break into his
premises. Mr. Pritchard, who had no clothing on
but his shirt, immediately proceeded down stairs, and
saw three men outside his house, who said that they
wanted bread, and bread they would have. Mr.
Pritchstd told the men that, if they would keep quiet
he would give them a loaf of bread and some cheese,
but he had no sooner told them so than they smashed
in one of the windows, the broken glass falling upon
him. They immediately afterwards said that it was
money they wanted, and money they would have.
They had with them an axe and a shovel, and with
these weapons they immediately commenced a bat-
tery upon the door, which they broke open. One
of the burglars then kept guard at the door, whilst
the other two entered the house and proceeded
to search for money. At the commencoment of
their search a circumstance occurred which showed
the quickness of woman's thoughts even in the
midst of danger, and proves the adage true,
that " while man is deliberating woman is acting."
The villians who entered the house observed Mrs.
suspicions
theliune shed. badil However,, not
Pritchard go to a cupboard, and told her that she
had gone there for the purpose of removing money,
but
sp silcilem assured
s were lulled.
cupboard, Mrs. Pritchard contrived to remove some
gold, which she threw into a sack of barley meal.
The men, however, succeeded in finding a£s note,
a sovereign, 2s. in silver, and a bank receipt for 6001.
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The audacious villains then sat down and regaled
themselves with the best fare which Mr. Pritchard'sl
house afforded, and " ate, drank, and were merry.,
During the time they were thus
Prichard contrived to make his escape from the
house; and having on no other clothing than his
shirt, he went to the house of Mr. Griffiths, which is
about half a mile distant from his own, but which,
we believe, is the nearest residence to it. Soon
after he Lad escaped from the house the villains mis-
sed him ; and no doubt thinking he was gone
to seek assistance, they decamped with their
booty. On his return for for asaist&nre, the
villains had fled. At the time they entered
the house there were no other persons therein
except Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard and a little girl. Each
of the gang had a handkerchief tied round his head
so as to conceal his features, the eyes, nose, and
emmth being only just distinguishable. They are said
to have all worn short round jackets.—Hereford
Times.

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The Performances (during the Holidays) will commence at Half-
pst Six precisely. Doors open at Six.
This EVENING THURSDAY, December 26th, 1850,
Will be presented by her Majesty's Servants Shakespere's Play of
THE WINTER'S TALE.
Leontes (King of Sicily), Mr. James Anderson ; Mamilius (his son),
Miss C Nelson : Camillo, Mr. Neville : Antigonns, Mr. Cooper;
Cleomenes, Mr. H. Butler ; Dien, Mr. Henry ; Phocion, Mr. Simp-
son; Thasins, Mr. Abbott; Keeper of Prison, Mr. R. Romer;
Mariner, Mr. Beckett; Polixenes (King of Bohemia), Mr. Cathcart;
Florizel (his Son), Mr. H. T. Craven; An Old Shepherd (reputed
Father of Perdita), Mr. d. W. Ray; Clown (his Son), Mr. S. Artand ;
Arehidamns, Mr. Williams ; Neatherd, Mr. Bisson ; Antolyeus (a
Rogue), Mr. Emery ; Hermione (Queen to Leontes), Miss Vanden-
hoff ; Perdita (daughter to Leontes.and Hermione), Miss F. Yining ;
Pauline (Wife to Antigonns), Mrs. Ternan ; Emilia, Mrs. Barrett;
Lamle, Mrs. Bissen ; Hero, Mrs. Simpson; Mopsa, Miss Eliza
Nelson ; Dorcas, Miss Decamp.
After the Play " God save the Queen" will be sung by the whole
of the Company.

After which (first time) au entirely New Grand, Historical, Em-
blematical, Acrostatical, Gastronomical, Metaphorical, Musical,
Poetical, Vocal, Municipal, Juvenile, Pantomical Pantomime, by the
popular author of Za-re-zl-zo-zu," E. Fitzball, entitled
HARLEQUIN and HUMPTY HUMPTY; or, _ Bobbin de Bobbin

and the First Lord Mayor of Lufun.
Humptye Dumptye sate on a walle,
Humptye Dumptye had a greate falle,
Alle ye king's horses and alle ye king's maxim,
Coulde not pute Humptye as he was agetine.—Old Song.
Bobbin the Bobbin, the Big Bellied Ben,
He ate more meat than fourscore men,
He ate a cow, he ate a calf,
He ate a butcher and a half,
He ate a church, he ate a steeple,
He ate the priest and all the people.—lbid.
The Overture and Music composed, adapted, and arranged by Mr.
Henri Laurent.

The Dances arranged by Madame Louise.
The Scenery designed and painted by Messrs. Jones and Cuthbert,
assisted by Messrs. Nicholson, Adams, &c.
The Properties, Tricks, and Decorations by Mr. Phillips.
The Costumes by Mr. Palmer and Mrs. Clarke.
The extensive Machinery by Mr. James Sloman.
The Pantomime produced under the superintendence of Mr. W.
West.

Richard, the First Dickey - - Mr. J. Chester.
The Lord of Gilsland—Thomas de Veen - Mr. Simpson.
The Earl of Salisbury - Mr. Abbot.
Sir Kenneth of Scotland - - Mr. Macbeth.
Sir Mordecai Minories - - - - Mr. J. Moses.
The Grand Saladin - - Mr. Henri.
Big Ben, of Highgate, alias Robin de Bobbin - Mr. De Gros.
Godfrey Guzzleale - - - Mr. S. Jones.
Baron Pomme d'Amour Heap Tax - Mr. Jonsin Deulin.
(afterwards Pantaloon).
Hugh Bucklersbury (afterwards Clown) - - Mr. Mason.
Hal Fltzhearts of Oak (afterwards Harlequin) - M. Deulin.
Young Blonde! - Mr. Reevesini.
Simon Siendershanks - - Mr. Beckett.
Gog and Magog - - - MessrS. Greenwood.
Humpty Dumpty (afterwards Sprite) - Signor Parkini.
Mande, " the Fay re Mayde of Chepe" - - - Mr. Watson.
(afterwards Columbine).
- - - - Master Whacks.
Ten other Brothers and Sisters r Masters A. B. C. D. E. Symmelur.
t iIiSECS I. J. K. L. M. Verilyke.
The Old Woman of Finchley - - Mr. R. Romer.
Fairy of the Well - Miss Julia Bleaden.
Barons, Lords, Templars, Knights, &c. &c.
Soldiers, Aldermen, their Wives, and other Turtles, Ladyes of
England., Ballet Dancers, Morris Dancers, Well-bred Quadrupeds
and Jerusalem Ponies, Lions, Bulls, and Prize Pigs, Dragons and
other Playful Animals, Twenty Thousand Saracens, by the' cele-
brated A uxiliary Family.
Finsbury Fields (Moonlight),
witk distant view of the Tower. How Big Ben's band of rebels,
though wide awake chaps, aro discovered asleep—how the old
woman of Finchley arrives in her Patent Arial Machine—how,
having travelled through the air, she obliges us with another after a
draught—how she summons her Court of Elves ! who appear them-
selves in a twinkling, and court her commands—how they are in the
da-k as to her intention, and how she enlightens them—how, having
arrived from a planet, they plan it, at any rate, to separate the Fair
Mayde of Chepe (which is most foul) from her true lover Hal, and
give her to big Ben—how the Elves, being told to put on other at-
tire, they all retire—how Sergeant Guzzleale inflicts corporal punish-
ment on his band—how the lightest blows do not fall on the heaviest
sleepers—how these heads lead to a continuation of oar tale—how
Hal, the Fair Mayde of Chepe, and apprentice Lads and Lasses, with
their Maypole, come to "dance by the light of the moon"—how soon
they dance to another tune—how Hal and Maude, having seized this
opportunity to declare their passion, are presently seized with a ven-
geance—hew this, though an evil, is not the Evil May Day ! being
about three centuries before—how the Fair Mayde of Chepe is too
dear to Hal topart with—how Hal stands his ground till he is floored—
how, in despair, he calls upon the Wishing° Stone,
which proves a regular brick—how one fight is stopped by a Zoo-
phyte effect—how the very trees speak, setting all agog who cut
their sticks, without axing for their leaves, branching off in all direc-
tions —how a long " skilly" ," shall he" argument is cut short by a
spirited movement—how the old woman still hatching new means
of vengeance is surprised by a Fairy Nest—bow she becomes chicken
hearted and takes wing— how Humpty Dumpty takes pleasure in
pursuing her to

Chubbs

The Chancellor's Closet.
How this is a rising scene, for every one is getting up--kow the
ablutions of the Lord Chancellor are attended by unexpected evolu-
tions —how, in arranging his dress, what a dressing he gets—how he
determines to Sally forth to his bewitching Maude, and how Maudlin
he is—how he intends to surprise her, but how he is astonished him-
self—how the old woman would have " two beautiful trees" cut down,
and how he would have the forest cut up—how her inducements
prove a hoax—how this is a black joke for " 'tis not all gold that
glitters"—liew the Chancellor's rage gets the better of his reason—
how he sinks exhausted with terror, and the scene with machinery.

A Room behind the shop of Old Bucklesbury's House.
" How the course of trite love never did run smooth"—how Maude
and Hal are roughly treated—how they think papa is out, but how
much more out they are—how, everything going wrong, Hal pro-
mises to write; and how a stop is put to his intentions by a note of
interrogation—how papa denounces Hal, and announces another
su tor, who don't suit her—how the Chancellor makes strong love,
though weak in effect—hew he first nurses himself with hope and
then the babby with pap—how the old woman of Finehley comes to
intercede for Big Ben, but does not succeed—how Humpty's laugh
produces a cry, which leads to other cries, a domestic scene of con-
fusion, and to

The Hills of Highgate.
How Big Ben's band, though they have a conductor, arc in want of
a leader, being in a sad state for " merrie men"—how, althJugh
discord reigns, Guzzleale pours forth a meloly—how the rest pause
for awhile, and how wily he is, and begs them to note (and they
give him attention) that Big Ben cries he will play " first fiddle,"
that is he will be first Lord Mayor of London—how this produces a
" horse laugh," as it sounds like " blowing his own trumpet"—how
he old woman of Finchley appears in a terrible hurry—how she in-
forms them • f the arrival of Richard, and that it will be all dicky
with them if they don't run to her standard —how this is the major
part of their doii•gs—how they meet with some one else, which is a
minor portion of their march, and how they ultimately resolve to
their original motive.

Splendid View of Old London Bridge, conducting to an Antique
Court, prepared for the receptim of Richard the First on his return
from Palestine.

How Richard arrives over London Bridge under a vast escort,
which in those days consisted of Knights mocnted on their battle-
steeds, and surmounted by their battle-axes, attended by Heralds,
Pursuivanta, Standard-bearers, English, Irish, and Scotch Troops
(who made the Moors Troop), Archers Pikeinen, andlmen (re-
gular stickers), Templars, Men-at-Arms (who have footed it all
the way), Attendants. Esquires, Pages (all of which we have from
the best books), together with innumerable others; and in adtlition
to a very fair Body Guard, Richard brings with him a division of
20,0)0 Moors as prisoners ! at least he intends to do so ; mad shou d
any of them be missing, it will be found that a number (after all
amounting to nothing are unavoidably absent from indisposition —he
has, however, Saladin, his Chief Officer, and all the rest too. How
Richard is up in the stirrups and down in the mouth--how he
thought to take his subjects by storm, but how calm they take it—
hew the City Keys are not the only things laid at his feet—how he
receives the Municipal Stall; and then " tips them a stave"—how he
orders the sports to proceed, but how he proceeds to sport himself
haw the Fair Mayde of Chepe finds a Beau in the King—how Hal
and the Chancellor both quiver, and how this leads to a narrow
escape for Hal- how Big Ben demands the hand of Maude at the
foot of the throne, and, to crown all, how Richard "wishes he may get
it"—how Big Ben challenges his rivals to the Fight, though he
eou'd eat 'em—how the Chancellor.:won't, for fear of a " Liekillg"—
and how Hal will.

" How Humpty Dumpty had a great fall,
And all the King's horses, and all the King's men,
Can't pull Humpty Dumpty up ?gain."
How Hal, having obtained a Magic Cutting Sword, cuts like magic
to the encounter.

Terrific Combat ! with° Horrific Effects !

How Hal wins the day, and the fair Maude simultaneously. How
the King wishes them joy at the Bridal, and bow the Old Woman of
Finchley, don't a bit. How she determines they shall not get the
whip-hand of her, but give Hal full change for bis sovereign, which
leads to another change. Well i and ultimately to the Change o
Characters.

Harlequin
Columbine - - - Mdlle Theodore.
Clown - - - - Mr. Seymour.
Pantaloon - - - - Mr. Jonsin Deull:,.
Sprite
Mansion to Let—Nursery and Seedsman.

Trap for Harlequin and traps for others—spring Flowers and
Spring-guns—Shocking bells and a Belle shocked—Pretty Misses
and ugly hits—Property to be sold and purchasers too—a Deed
signed, and a deed indeed—Nursery plants in endless variety.
Exterior of Glass Palace, Hyde-park—National Exhibition, 1851.
A Chinese Toy for the Exhibition - - Master Clark*.
Universal Cement, universally applied—ltalian Works versus
French manufactures—General Thrashing-machine versus Illus-
trious Visitors—Change of effect and effect of change.
Grand Zoological and Aerostatical Exhibition and Monster Balloon
Ascent.
011 and Colourman's and Bird Fancier's.
One trip leads to another—Clown in a pickle—Harlequin preserved
—Patent transmigrating machine—Clown's demonstration of (h)or-
nithology—Rare birds done brown—Prices up and goods down—
Police ! police! and a rattling row.

Dairy, and Chimney-sweep's Establishments.
New milk and new love, the cream of the joke, a sweeping conclu-
sion—Sporting pleasant, and unpleasant sporting—Shooting at the
pigeon, and killing the crow—An old friend, and a new style—" Be-
ware of the bull!" maddening thought— Takin; to arms, and taking
to legs—Bull baiting—Baiting the dogs—" Taking the bull by the
horns " and getting them—Toss for first innings, and obtaining it—
Clown and Pantaloon getting out of hot water, get into cold—Power
of oftice, and officer in power—Bull knocked clown and taken up by a
Parochial functionary— Hoo-ray !
. . _

Exterior of humane Society's Branch Establishment.
Bath for one, and blankets for two—" Pil go no farther "—",Take
me to my mother "—Very wet and very dry—Setting dAvn and
standing up—Weak legs and strong supporters—Borrow one and
carry two—lf you can.
Ilumane Society's Apartment !
" Two naughty boys that could not swim"—" They are very bad"—
Turning up noses at turn-up beds—Water gruel and gruel and water
—Go to bed—Send for the doctor—" Throw physic to the dogs"—
Refreshment for two, enough for eight—Pork chops and stout, versus
the nightmare—Uncomfortable symptoms, and symptoms of comfort
—Cupbong going up.ard love, and love of cupboara—flran,:y going down, and
everythi